Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
World coronavirus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures
The global death toll from the new coronavirus has surpassed 800,000, according to count on Saturday, with numerous countries ramping up restrictions in an effort to battle an eruption of new cases. Western Europe, particularly Spain, Italy Germany and France, has been hit with infection levels not seen in many months, sparking fears of a fully-fledged second wave. And in Asia, South Korea became the latest country to announce it would boost restrictions to try to stem a new outbreak, after largely bringing the virus under control. Across the world,Read More
DG SPD calls on PM Imran to discuss strategic plans
ISLAMABAD: Director General, Strategic Plans Division Lt Gen Nadeem Zaki Manj called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad, a statement from the PM’s Office read on Saturday. DG Manj apprised the prime minister about the initiatives of the Strategic Plans Division. The prime minister lauded the role and contribution of SPD to the country, the statement added.
591 more test positive for coronavirus, 4 die in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 591 new coronavirus cases and four deaths over the past 24 hours, bring the number of confirmed infections in the country to 292,765 and fatalities to 6,235. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 24,956 samples were tested for Covid-19 during this period, resulting in the emergence of 591 new cases. Of the total confirmed cases, 275,836 patients have recuperated from the infection, thereby bringing the number of active cases of the virus down to 10,694. A total of 1,173 patients are under treatment atRead More