Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
Pakistan reports 14 more coronavirus deaths, 825 fresh cases
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan reported 14 more coronavirus-related fatalities during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll from the disease to 6,759. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 825 fresh infections emerged during this period, lifting the national tally of cases to 330,200. Around 29,477 samples were tested on Tuesday. There are a total of 11,627 active cases of the coronavirus as 311,814 patients have so far recuperated from the disease. Thus far, Sindh has reported 144,449 cases, followed by Punjab that has reported 103,314 cases whileRead More
DRAP notifies hike in prices of 94 life-saving drugs
ISLAMABAD : The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Wednesday notified increase in prices of 94 life-saving drugs. The notification was issued following approval of the federal cabinet. The drugs whose prices have been jacked up include those used for heart ailments, cancer, and blood pressure. The price of anti-rabies vaccine has also been increased. The increased rates of these medicines will remain frozen until June 31, 2021. On September 22, the cabinet had approved increase in prices of 94 drugs to ensure their availability in the market. “TheRead More
Pakistan to Reap Its Demographic Dividend
Abdul Rashid Shakir [email protected] Pakistan is a country with a rich demographic dividend, as 65% of its more than 220 Million population is below the age of 35 while 29% of it is in the age group of 15-25, which is the United Nations definition of youth. These stats make Pakistan one of those few countries in the world that have predominantly young population, second to Afghanistan in the South Asian region. It goes without saying that it is the youth, rather a well-educated and trained youth which determines theRead More
Turkey-Russia Deal: What’s Next?
By Lieutenant Colonel Khalid TaimurAkram (Retd), Executive Director, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad The Syrian conflict is almost a decade old now with two important players; Russia and Turkey. Turkey and Russia have negotiated several times in the past to strike a deal to control the worsening security situation of the opposition held areas in Syria, but despite all these agreements, the situation in the area,particularly in the Idlib province has only worsened that seems to continue in the future as well with no possible solution inRead More
27 October the darkest day of Kashmir’s history, say speakers at webinar
28th October 2020 A webinar was organized today by the High Commission for Pakistan, Ottawa and the Consulate General of Pakistan, Toronto to observe Kashmir Black Day. The event was held to observe 27 October as the darkest day of Kashmir’s history as Indian forces landed in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on that day in 1947. The webinar was addressed by senior officials and experts including Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar, High Commissioner for Pakistan, Ottawa, Dr. Fozia Alvi, PresidentRead More