August, 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
Coronavirus: Quarantine rules kick in after Saturday deadline passes
UK tourists have spent thousands of pounds on new flights and endured long drives in a race to get home before new coronavirus travel rules kicked in. As of 04:00 BST on Saturday, travellers returning to the UK from Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago must quarantine for 14 days. Children in families who did not return in time will miss the start of school in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. But searches for flights to Portugal rose as it was put on the safe list. Meanwhile, extra restrictions to stemRead More
Sindh government shortlists two bureaucrats for Karachi administrator post
KARACHI, AUG 22 – The Sindh government has finalised the names of two bureaucrats for the Karachi administrator post: Najam Ahmed Shah and Hassan Naqvi. The selected candidate will take over after Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar steps down after completing his four years in power by August end. The administrator will stay in power until the local body elections are held in Karachi and a new mayor is sworn in. Both the bureaucrats are Grade 21 officers and currently working as secretaries for different departments of the Sindh government. Related:Read More
Cancer doesn’t have to be frightening, says Nadia Jamil
Cancer does not frighten actor Nadia Jamil anymore. The actor took to Twitter to share an adorable video of her dancing with near radiation machine. Jamil said that cancer does not have to only be a frightening and painful journey. “It has its moments of healing, of strength and grit…because us cancer patients, survivors, carry that grit inside us,” said Jamil. “All of us carry it inside us. It takes something or the other to unlock it.” She remarked that she always love dancing and said that people should notRead More