Friday, March 27th, 2020
FM Qureshi expresses condolences over the loss of precious lives in Canada due to COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic conversation today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, François-Philippe Champagne. Well being of Pakistani nationals in Canada and the Canadian nationals in Pakistan as well as the impact of the COVID-19 on global economy and health sectors came under discussion. The Foreign Minister offered condolences over the loss of precious lives in Canada due to COVID-19. He appreciated the efforts of the Government of Canada to contain the outbreak of the pandemic. The Foreign Minister soughtRead More
Queen’s aide tests positive for coronavrius at Buckingham Palace
LONDON – A royal aide at the Buckingham Palace tested positive for the novel coronavirus while the Queen was still at her palace in London. The 93-year-old monarch and Prince Philip have been shifted to the Windsor Castle indefinitely. According to reports, she is healthy and all her engagements have been cancelled. Following this, every member at the royal palace who came in contact with the aide has been sent into self-isolation. The person, who has not been named, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. Buckingham Palace has saidRead More
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
LONDON, MAR 27 – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Friday that he is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” he said on Twitter, posting a video message. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus,” he wrote. “Be in no doubt that I can continue thanks to the wizardry of modern technology to communicate with all my top team to leadRead More
Flour millers demand increase in wheat quota
ATTOCK, MAR 27 (DNA) – The flour mills association Taxila, Wah chapter on Friday demanded increase in wheat quota to meet the growing demand of the flour in district Rawalpindi which is facing paucity of atta due to outcome of lockdown aftermath of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) epidemic. Office bearers of Pakistan flour mills association (PFMA) Punjab chapter led by Sheikh Zeeshan Saeed while talking to newsmen here on Friday has said that as many as 147 points established for smooth supply of flour to the masses in twin cities ofRead More
China bans entry of foreigners as imported coronavirus cases increase
BEIJING, MAR 27 (DNA) – China announced a ban on the entry of foreign visitors into the country after the number of its imported coronavirus cases jumped to 54.Non-nationals living in China with valid visas and resident permits will be blocked from returning to the country after midnight.The ministry said it was a “temporary measure that China is compelled to take in light of the outbreak situation.”Many Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, have also imposed a compulsory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals from abroad.
Air chief donates one month salary in corona fund
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – As an earnest gesture towards a noble cause, Pakistan Air Force decides to contribute in the Corona relief fund. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force would donate one month salary in the fund, which has been established by the government to fight the pandemic. Keeping the precarious situation of the country in view, it has been decided at the Air Staff level, that all rank and file of PAF would contribute in the fund. Besides the AirRead More