Friday, March 27th, 2020
Educational institutes to remain closed till May 31
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Ministry of education has issued the notification ordering all educational institutes across the country to remain closed till May 31. According to the notification, government and private schools, colleges as well as madrassahs will remain closed till May 31. These holidays will be considered as annual summer holidays. The notification says that this decision was taken on account of the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the country in the meeting between all provincial education ministers. The notification has been forwarded to governments of allRead More
Covid-19 could only overthrow with cooperation of masses: Omar Ayub
HARIPUR, MAR 27 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Power, Omer Ayub Khan Friday said that with the cooperation of masses we can overthrow the threat of coronavirus from the country. In amessage to the people, the minister further said that owing to the coronavirus outbreak in the world, covid-19 has become an alarming danger and the people should stay at their homes for the protection of their loved ones. Omer stated that the federal government has provided a huge relief to the masses in the wake of coronavirus from theRead More
PIA cancels special flights to Toronto, London, Manchester, Birmingham: Sarwar
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Aviation Division Ghulam Sarwar Khan said that keeping in view the sporadic spread of Corona Virus around the world, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cancelled flights to Toronto, London, Manchester and Birmingham till April 5. In a press statement, the Minister said that the decision was taken in the National Coordination Committee held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad Friday. The Aviation Minister said that these flights will be rescheduled after the 4th of April. Furthermore, flights toRead More
NCC decides to lift ban on goods transport
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday chaired the third meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) in Islamabad to review the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. According to details, all the chief ministers and federal leaders participated in the meeting via video link. The NCC meeting discussed the condition of the communication process in the country due to lockdown, while attendees also informed meeting about the steps taken by the government in curbing the virus. Sources said the meeting decidedRead More
Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Pakistan
WASHINGTON, DC, (DNA) – Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued the following statement: “The authorities have continued their reform efforts to address Pakistan’s economic challenges, but progress is being threatened by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and the deterioration in global economic and financial conditions. Prime Minister Khan and his government have swiftly approved an economic stimulus package aimed at containing the spread of the virus and providing support to affected families and businesses. Similarly, the State Bank of Pakistan has adopted a timelyRead More
Pakistan to benefit from experience of Chinese doctors: Firdous
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (DNA): Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that Pakistan will fully benefit from the knowledge, experience and expertise of the Chinese doctors regarding coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet, the special assistance said the discipline with which China controlled the pandemic is an example for the world. She said we thank our great friend China for sending medical facilities, equipment and doctors to deal with the challenge of COVID-19. Standing by each other in every difficult time is a glorious traditionRead More