Sunday, June 7th, 2020
Will saliva ban threaten cricket’s kings of swing?
LONDON – An International Cricket Council board meeting on Wednesday could see the global governing body uphold a recommendation to prohibit the use of saliva in order to stop the transmission of the coronavirus. Bowlers traditionally get the ball to move or swing in the air, thereby making it harder for batsmen to hit, by applying shine to one side via sweat — which can still be used — or saliva. However, as a temporary measure to combat COVID-19, the ICC’s cricket committee has suggested banning the use of saliva.Read More
Pakistan rejects IMF demand of freezing govt employees’ salaries
ISLAMABAD – Government of Pakistan has rejected the demand of International Monetary Fund (IMF) to freeze salaries of government employees. According to sources, IMF, during budget talks with Pakistan via two online digital meetings, has called for spending cuts in the next budget. On the other hand, Pakistan says that it cannot cut the salaries of government employees as it is necessary to protect government employees and pensioners from inflation. The government will unveil the budget on June 12 and struggles to strike a balance between continuing with the fiscalRead More
Nida Yasir’s advice on how to stay healthy in coronavirus
KARACHI – Morning show host Nida Yasir and her husband Yasir Nawaz have shared some tips and tricks during a live session on Instagram that can be used to keep oneself healthy in case of coronavirus. Nida, Yasir and their daughter have all contracted the coronavirus and have been living in self-quarantine at home for the past 13 days. In the meantime, Nida and Yasir are keeping their fans informed about their health and activities through social media. Nida and Yasir celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary during quarantine two daysRead More
Public to be punished for failure to wear masks: Mirza
People will now be punished for not wearing face masks when going out in public, especially in shops, mosques and while using public transport, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said. “We already made the use of masks compulsory before but we have seen that people are not following the government’s SOPs,” he said in a media briefing on Sunday, adding that the authorities will now strictly monitor the public. Mirza said that a check on SOP implementation has already begun in markets, factories and mosques. “ActionRead More
Government’s decision on a tax-free budget is commendable: Ajmal Baloch
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Ajmal Baloch, President All Pakistan Traders Association and Traders Action Committee Islamabad. Secretary Khalid Mehmood Chaudhry, Malik Rabinwaz, Shehzad Abbasi, Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Syed Altaf Hussain Shah, Yousuf Rajput, Chaudhry Aftab, Zafar Iqbal Gujjar, Chaudhry Ghaffar, Raja Khurram Niaz, Chaudhry Irfan, Raja Javed, Raja Shahid, Chaudhry Reyast Ali, Raja Ambassador, Iftikhar Abbasi, Chaudhry Shafiq, Zahid Hussain, Muhammad Fayyaz and Mehboob Khan attended a meeting via video link. The meeting approved proposals from businessmen for the federal budget. Expressing his views on the occasion, Ajmal Baloch saidRead More
COMSATS, WHO Telemedicine Maternal Health Training for Doctors
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 7 /DNA/ = The prevailing corona pandemic has strongly underpinned the significance and practicality of digital tools and mechanisms with telehealth being the most recognized one as health systems around the globe are under increasing stress. These changing trends in healthcare systems towards digital means have further underscored the need for knowledge, skill development and capacity building of telehealth providers. Realizing this emerging demand, COMSATS has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO), Pakistan, and the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Government of Pakistan, forRead More