Sunday, April 19th, 2020
Citizens Foundation launches a TV show for children
Islamabad, Pakistan – 19th April 2020:- The Citizens Foundation is producing and presenting a 45-minute colourful and engaging show for kids by the name of “Ilm Ka Aangan” (The Learning Courtyard). The show will be aired every Sunday at 11 a.m. on PTV Teleschool – a dedicated TV channel for virtual learning launched by the Ministry of Federal Education Pakistan. This programme is structured around early childhood education that TCF follows in its classrooms nationwide. Successive episodes will engage children through theme-based videos, activities, storytelling sessions by renowned actor Sania Saeed, physical exerciseRead More
ICC warns fixers may be working hard during lockdown
DUBAI, APR 19 (DNA) – Elite level cricket may have been suspended because of the coronavirus but the sport’s anti-corruption chief has told players to remain aware of approaches by potential fixers. There has been no major cricket played since last month and there’s no certainty as to when any first-class, franchise or international matches will resume. But Alex Marshall, the head of the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption unit, said it was wrong to assume this would lead to a decline in approaches from criminals who have long targeted cricketRead More
Pakistanis stranded abroad can use govt website for flight info
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – The government has set up a web portal for Pakistanis stranded abroad. They will now be able to access flight information on covid.gov.pk by going to the air travel section. The website was initially set up by the government to inform people about the coronavirus and keep them updated on the number of cases and deaths around the country. The website has a counter that is updated periodically throughout the day. Dr Moeed, the special assistant to the prime minister on national security and strategicRead More
NDMA sends 150,000 masks to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – The National Disaster Management Authority has sent another batch of medical equipment for doctors and paramedical staff in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the authority’s spokesperson, 150,000 surgical masks, 4,171 N-95 masks, 30,000 protective suits, 13,700 gloves and 400 shoes have been dispatched to the province. The batch includes 21,487 surgical caps, 16,322 shoe covers and numerous other medical equipment for paramedics. Face shields, thermal guns and goggles are also a part of the batch. The NDMA will be dispatching these supplies to other provinces withinRead More
NDMA provides equipment to GB hospitals
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (DNA):National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has provided third consignment of protective equipment for doctors and medical staff in hospitals of Gilgit Baltistan (GB). According to NDMA spokesperson, the protective equipment was being supplied nationwide whereas medical goods were given to hospitals in Gilgit-Baltistan this morning. “The goods supplied today include 345,500 surgical masks and 962 N-95 masks, 6,929 protective suits, 3,161 gloves and 175 pairs of ICU shoes, 4,958 surgical caps, 3,767 shoe covers and 1577 protective gowns,” he added. He said that 2000 Bio HazardRead More
US assures Shehbaz of support in fight against COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – US Ambassador to Pakistan Paul W Jones has assured that the United States stands with Pakistan in its fight against the novel coronavirus. In a letter addressed to Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, Jones said that the American government will be sending aid of $8.4 million to Pakistan for emergency coronavirus assistance. “The US will provide three new mobile labs so that Pakistanis living in virus hotspots can be tested, treated and monitored to stop the spread,” the letter read.Read More