Friday, May 8th, 2020
Pakistan reports 599 coronavirus fatalities, 26,435 cases
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan confirmed five more deaths from novel coronavirus in one day as the nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 599 and positive cases to 26,435, Dunya News reported on Friday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 598 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Pakistan has so far conducted 257,247 coronavirus tests and 11,993 in last 24 hours. PROVINCE-WISE DETAILS Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. TillRead More
Zalmay Khalilzad, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa
*Rawalpindi, 08 May 2020*: Mr Zalmay Khalilzad, US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation including Afghan reconciliation process were discussed. COAS reiterated that our support towards peace process is a manifestation of our goodwill towards the cause. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region.
COVID-19 RELIEF WORK : Pakistan President thanks Azerbaijan for support
President Arif Alvi phones Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev; greets him for successful NAM summit DNA ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi held a telephonic conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to discuss matters related to the Covid-19 Pandemic, and enhancing bilateral cooperation to jointly address the situation. President congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his timely initiative and successful convening of the Non-Aligned Movement’s Summit-level Contact Group meeting on the theme “United against COVID-19” on 4 May 2020. In this regard, President briefed President Aliyev aboutRead More
Emirates operates special flights to repatriate Pakistanis from UAE
DUBAI (DNA News) – Emirates airline operated special flights to repatriate Pakistani nationals from the UAE. These special flights to Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar facilitated travel for residents and visitors wishing to return home. Flight EK612 carrying passengers from Dubai International airport arrived in Islamabad at 1630 hours on 07 May, and EK608 arrived in Karachi later on 07 May at 1810 hours. The last one of these three special services is flight EK636, which will be operated from Dubai to Peshawar on 10 May, landing at 1510 hours localRead More
Pakistan reports 594 coronavirus fatalities, 25,837 cases
LAHORE (DNA News) – Pakistan confirmed 35 more deaths from novel coronavirus in one day as the nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 594 and positive cases to 25,837, Dunya News reported on Friday. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 1,764 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Pakistan has so far conducted 257,247 coronavirus tests and 11,993 in last 24 hours. PROVINCE-WISE DETAILS Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.Read More
Sindh always respected federation’s decisions: CM Murad
KARACHI (DNA News) – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Friday said the province always respected the federation’s decisions and changed its policies according to the relaxation provided by the federal government in the coronavirus lockdown. Murad Ali Shah addressed a news conference and said the provincial regime had imposed the lockdown after contemplation. He urged all to take precautions to counter the pandemic as it is not over yet. “People, especially heart and diabetes patients, should stay at home and wear masks along with other protection if visitRead More