Thursday, May 7th, 2020
Patients suffering from other diseases being ignored due to coronavirus: Dr Faisal
ISLAMABAD (Dna) – Prime Minister s Focal Person on COVID-19 Dr Faisal on Thursday said that the patients suffering from other diseases were being ignored due to novel coronavirus pandemic. In a media briefing, after National Coordination Committee meeting regarding COVID-19, in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that the prevention of coronavirus is in our hands. The focal person urged the people adopt precautionary measures. “We have ventilators and other facilities otherwise the pandemic would get out of our hands.” Dr Faisal said undoubtedly, tally of corona cases has gone upRead More
Hamamad Azhar outlines plans to gradually reopen industries
ISLAMABAD (Dna) – Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has outlines plans to gradually reopen industries on Thursday. In a media briefing, after National Coordination Committee meeting regarding COVID-19, in Islamabad on Thursday, that it has been unanimously decided to open allied industries of the construction sector, which include paint and pipe mills, tiles, electrical and industry and hardware stores across Pakistan. Hamad Azhar said that the shops of essential commodities have already been opened and pipe mills, paint manufacturing, ceramics, tile shops will now open. In addition,Read More
Coronavirus death toll reaches 564 in Pakistan, 24,073 persons infected so far
LAHORE (Dna) – In Pakistan, thirty-eight deaths due to coronavirus and 1,523 new confirmed cases have been reported during past 24 hours. The nationwide tally of COVID-19 patients has jumped to 24,073 while the death toll has reached 564. PROVINCE-WISE DETAILS According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center, Sindh remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Till now 9,077 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Punjab, 8,640 in Sindh, 3,712 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1,495 in Balochistan, 521 inRead More
Markets to open for five days a week: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday said that the markets will open for five days a week. Giving detail of the decision taken at the NCC, he said that small markets and shops in mohallas and rural areas will be allowed to open from Fajar to 5 pm. The minister said the entire business, except outlets of essential items like food and medicines will remain closed in two days of the week. Asad Umer said that selected OPDs of the hospitalsRead More
EU extends Rs 26 bln COVID-19 package
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, HE Androulla Kaminara met with Prime Minister Imran Khan today to reiterate the EU’s commitment to support Pakistan during and beyond the Covid-19 crisis. She presented the 24.5 billion PKR Covid19 package that the EU has put together in support to Pakistan. Ambassador Kaminara and the Prime Minister also discussed how Pakistan and the EU can further benefit from a stronger political partnership in light of the political, economic and security developments. Ambassador Androulla Kaminara said: “A longstanding friend andRead More
Pak, Uzbekistan ties to be cemented further
During the negotiations, the parties discussed measures to prevent the further spread of coronavirus infection, eliminate its negative consequences on the economies of both countries ANSAR M BHATTI ISLAMABAD: Abdul Razak Dawood Prime Minister Adviser on Commerce has expressed desire to cultivate even deeper business relations with Uzbekistan. He expressed these views during a video meeting between him the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Sardor Umurzakov. The meeting that took place on Thursday was facilitated by Embassy of Uzbekistan in collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and CommerceRead More