ISLAMABAD, APR 4 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that media’s role in preventing the spread of the Corona virus is of paramount importance. He said that Pakistani media has been extremely responsible while reporting the spread of corona and in awareness campaign to prevent the spread of pandemic. He expressed these views in a message commending the media representatives who have committed themselves on frontline in providing information and awareness to public against Corona virus. The Speaker said that the media’s responsible role in preventing theRead More

LAHORE, APR 04 (DNA): Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed optimism that Pakistan will come out of corona pandemic situation successfully with the resolve and discipline of the nation. He said that the battle against coronavirus is a long one. Addressing the ceremony of ration distribution and relief fund at Governor House in Lahore on Saturday, the premier said COVID-19 pandemic is a test and difficult situation for the nation and people can overcome it through precautionary measures. “These are testing times and we have to stand united to fightRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 04 (DNA) – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Dr. Sania Nishtar has asked citizens to send an SMS carrying their CNIC number to 8171 to check their eligibility status to get cash grant Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program in the wake of COVID-19. In an explanatory video message, she said 12 million deserving families will get a cash grant of 12,000 rupees each to buy daily items. She said it is a one-time assistance and 144 billion rupees have been allocated for theRead More

  LAHORE, Apr 04 (DNA):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday visited a quarantine facility set up at Expo center which has the capacity of about 1,000 persons. The prime minister visited different sections of the facility and was briefed by Punjab health minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid, PM office media wing in a press release said. On the occasion, Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar also accompanied the prime minister.

LAHORE, APR 04 (DNA) – Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Saturday said developed countries with mature economies were struggling in the face of massive fall out of corona virus pandemic, but assured that Pakistan government,despite its limited resources was tackling the issue boldly by taking effective timely measures and planning. He said Pakistan Army and the government were on the same page regarding the matter of lock-down due to pandemic COVID-19 (Corona Virus).He was addressing a press conference held at the PR headquarters here on Saturday. He said that stance ofRead More