April, 2020
WHO chief lauds Azerbaijan efforts against COVID 19
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended the President of Azerbaijan for his strong efforts in the battle against COVID-19 at the national, regional and global levels, and for uniting and supporting efforts at all three levels Baku, DNA Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has highlighted Azerbaijan`s contributions to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic both globally and regionally. Speaking at a press conference, he noted that discussions on the fight against coronavirus were carried out at a recent meeting through videoconference held on the initiative of the PresidentRead More
COVID 19: PAK amy toops helping civil admin
Troops are busy in relief efforts and distribution of more than 350000 army assistance packages (containing basic food items ) purchased through contributions of Army’s announced salary donation for COVID-19 affected people in various areas of Pakistan to daily wagers, handicapped, labourers , widows & needy people including far flung areas RAWALPINDI (DNA) -Pakistan army troops are assisting civil administration in containment efforts of COVID-19 across the country. Troops are busy in relief efforts and distribution of more than 350000 army assistance packages (containing basic food items )Read More
Steps taken for protection and wellbeing of Kazakh people
I ask some citizens to refrain from conspiracy gossip. Yes, there are lapses in the work of state bodies, including systemic ones. We see them, we are learning lessons, and in the post-quarantine period we will take the necessary measures. But most government workers are working honestly and even selflessly. The crisis has shown that Kazakh citizens are a nation of true patriots. With your interested participation, we will be able to achieve all the goals. There is no doubt about that. Kassym-Jomart Tokaev Since MarchRead More
CPNE welcomes new team at Federal Information Ministry
KARACHI, APR 28 (DNA) – The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has welcomed the new changes at the Federal Information Ministry with Senator Shibli Faraz taking charge as Information Minster and former DG ISPR Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa being given an honorary position as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information. In a joint statement issued here on Tuesday, CPNE President Arif Nizami and Secretary General Dr. Jabbar Khattak said that Pakistan’s media industry is currently facing an existential crisis owing to issues related to freedom ofRead More
UAE sends medical, food aid to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD APRIL 29 (DNA) 0,– The United Arab Emirates sent an aid plane containing 14 metric tons of medical and food supplies to Pakistan to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The aid will assist approximately 7,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. Commenting on the aid delivery, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, said: “As part of the bilateral cooperation that has underpinned the brotherly relations between our two countriesRead More
Coronavirus: ‘One billion’ could become infected worldwide – report
One billion people could become infected with the coronavirus worldwide unless vulnerable countries are given urgent help, an aid group has warned. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said financial and humanitarian aid were needed to help slow the global spread of the virus. It said “fragile countries” such as Afghanistan and Syria needed “urgent funding” to avoid a major outbreak. “There remains a small window of time to mount a robust response,” it warned. There have been more than three million confirmed cases of Covid-19 worldwide with more than 200,000Read More