Saturday, July 18th, 2020
Dexamethasone trial results confirm COVID-19 benefits but also risks
The keenly-awaited full results from a UK trial of the steroid dexamethasone were published Friday, confirming its life-saving benefits for COVID-19 patients on ventilators but suggesting it may cause harm if given too early. A total of 2,104 hospitalized patients were assigned to receive six milligram daily doses of the medicine for up to 10 days, and 4,321 to receive usual care, with the rate of deaths compared after 28 days. Among patients on ventilators, the rate of death for patients on the drug was 29.3 percent compared to 41.4 percent onRead More
Deputy Chairman of Milli Majlis: Armenia violates all norms of international law by committing provocations
BAKU, JUL 18 – “Currently, the whole world is fighting against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Azerbaijan is one of the most supportive states, and the World Health Organization appreciates the steps taken by our country and sets an example to other countries for its efforts to defeat the disease. However, in such a difficult situation, the Armenian state have already begun to commit provocations on the borders of our country since July 12. Till today, Armenia has been carrying out its provocative activities in the direction ofRead More
Bolan Medical College employees stage protests, block roads in Quetta
Students and employees of Bolan Medical College took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the government by blocking access to Quetta’s Manan Chowk. The protesters chanted slogans and warned that if their demands are not met, they will go on an indefinite hunger strike. They want the institution to be converted back into a college. “Forty days ago we were promised that some progress will take place on our demands, but nothing has been done yet,” an employee of the college said. People said that because of theRead More
250,000 Pakistanis brought back home from around the world: PM
A total of 250,000 Pakistanis from all around the world have been brought back home so far, Prime Minister Imran Khan said. “Despite massive disruptions in global air travel, we have fulfilled our promise of bringing back stranded Pakistanis and our overseas workers,” the premier tweeted on Saturday. After the coronavirus pandemic spread, Pakistanis stuck abroad were brought back to the country through special flights despite the country’s airspace closure. The government has also started a special portal to provide jobs and financial assistance to people returning to Pakistan. PMRead More
ZEE Entertainment to bring Pakistani content on ‘Zindagi’ ZEE5
ISLAMABAD, – Keeping the consumers’ evolving entertainment needs at the fore, Media & Entertainment Powerhouse ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) today announced the return of its much-loved content brand Zindagi, on its digital entertainment platform, ZEE5. Zindagi’s shows have been highly appreciated by audiences for its realistic appeal, superlative character portrayals, captivating performances and its ability to satiate the evolving content preferences of the viewers. Catering to this strong level of global consumer demand, Zindagi is returning with a bigger promise to not only offer its rich original content library,Read More
Daraz offers customers a digital solution with Qurbani Ghar Bethay
DNA Lahore – July 18th, 2020: With Eid-ul-Adha fast approaching, Daraz, the leading ecommerce platform in the country, is offering customers in Lahore and Karachi a digital solution with the Qurbani Ghar Bethay campaign. As millions across the country continue to practice social distancing and remain hesitant to visit mandis to purchase animals or to have sacrifices at home, Daraz is offering a convenient platform through which they can purchase Qurbani products from trusted and reliable butchers of their choice. The animals will be sacrificed on behalf ofRead More