Sunday, April 26th, 2020
People still haven’t grasped the coronavirus threat: Firdous Ashiq
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 – People still haven’t understood the gravity of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus yet, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said. In a media briefing on Sunday, she reiterated that best way to fight the deadly pandemic was through teamwork between the government and the public. “We have been doing our work, but the public is still not practicing social distancing and self-isolation,” PM’s aide lamented. It is very necessary to follow these protocols to safeguard yourself and thoseRead More
Khursheed Shah’s family quarantined after employee tests coronavirus positive
SUKKUR, APR 26 – A man employed by PPP MNA Khursheed Shah has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The man has been shifted to a quarantine centre and Shah’s family has been quarantined in their home in Sukkur. DHO Shabbir Dayo confirmed the news. The Sukkur deputy commissioner said that after the man tested positive, Shah’s house was sprayed with disinfectant. The house has been shut off and the entire area sealed. The members of his family currently in Sukkur will be tested for the coronavirus. Shah is himselfRead More
PIA passengers protest violation of social distancing rules during flight
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 – PIA passengers protested against the national carrier after the rules of social distancing were not followed during a flight to Toronto. The Civil Aviation Authority has issued strict SOPs to the airline that need to be implemented during all its special flights. The precautionary measures were issued to contain the coronavirus spread. PIA, however, made passengers sit next to each other instead of leaving a one-seat gap. The passengers complained that the airline was charging a whopping $3,000 for flights that previously cost $1,400 but stillRead More
Azerbaijan is one of success stories in fight against COVID-19: Hikmat Hajiyev
BAKU, APR 26 – Azerbaijan is one of success stories in the fight against COVID-19, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmat Hajiyev said in an interview. “Azerbaijani government has been taking certain actions since mid-January. It is because of the strategic vision demonstrated by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and also risk assessment and threat perception with regard to COVID-19. As a result of this, we can say that Azerbaijan is in a better situation. It is oneRead More
More Canadians fly back this week: Envoy
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – Canadian HC Wendy Gilmour has said 9 special flights to Canada have been arranged since 2 April with thanks to PIA. She said next from Lahore and Karachi will operate this week. She asked the interested Canadians to get themsleves registered in case they were interested in travelling to Canada thru these special flights. She thanked Pakistani authorities for extending full support. She hoped they will get similar support in coming days also.=DNA ============
CPIC launches relief for needy trapped in lockdown in Islamabad, Gwadar, Karachi
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – With the advent of holy month of Ramazan, CPIC, one of the largest developer and real estate companies, has launched a food ration distribution campaign to help the most vulnerable families in Islamabad, Karachi and Gwadar. Each ration pack includes three-month food supplies including wheat flour, rice, sugar, lentils, ghee, dates, Rooh Afza and tea. In addition, 50,000 surgical masks are also being distributed to Doctors, Nurses, key workers & those most at risk. Talking to media, CPIC board member Lt. General (R) Sabahat HusainRead More