Sunday, March 21st, 2021
UK administers daily record number of COVID-19 jabs at over 873,500
Britain administered 873,784 COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, a second daily record in as many days, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Sunday. “This mammoth team effort shows the best of Britain,” Hancock said in a Tweet, thanking the British public for coming forward to receive the jab.
Drap proposes Sputnik vaccine double-dose price at Rs8,500
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (DNA): The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan(DRAP) has prepared recommendations for fixing the prices of thecoronavirus vaccines. The DRAP has proposed the prices of Russian Sputnik vaccine and theChinese CanSinoBIO’s vaccine. The DRAP has recommended fixing the priceof double-dose Sputnik vaccine at Rs8,500 and CanSinoBio’s single-doseprice at Rs4,500, the sources said. The sources further said that theDRAP recommendations have been forwarded to the Federal Cabinet forapproval. Despite concerns over fairness and higher prices, Islamabad had agreedlast month to allow the commercial import and sale of vaccines. ThegovernmentRead More
World leaders, diplomats pray for early recovery of PM Imran Khan from Covid-19
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (DNA): Different world leaders and diplomats includingPrime Minister of India Narendra Modi have prayed for early recovery ofPrime Minister Imran Khan, who has been infected with coronavirus. In his tweet, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended bestwishes for the Prime Minister for a speedy recovery from COVID-19. President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has wished Imran Khan aspeedy recovery from the virus. Meanwhile, British High Commissioner in Pakistan, Chinese Ambassador toPakistan, Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan and Australia’s HighCommissioner to Pakistan also wished a speedy recoveryRead More
PDM is a thing of Past, says Shibli
Shujaat Hamza ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Sunday declared Pakistan Democratic Movement. (PDM), a grand opposition alliance, as a story of the past and said the alliance actually led by politically immature and juvenile leaders. “PDM leaders were fighting for their personal interests rather than for the sake of the people,” he expressed these views while addressing a press conference here. The minister said that the opposition’s movement had failed miserably as it could not impress the people. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President MaryamRead More
Chairman CDA pays a surprise visit to new blocks of Capital Hospital
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) paid a surprise visit to the new blocks of Capital Hospital. Chairman reviewed ongoing construction work, and directed to complete new blocks as soon as possible. While briefing the Chairman at the occasion, the officials told that, construction of new blocks has been delayed due to corona pandemic lockdown, demolition of old blocks and transfer of services. However, work on construction of new blocks is in full swing now. Work on these blocks started in September 2019, while the project willRead More
Pak Army wins gold medal in international Adventure Competition in Nepal
RAWALPINDI, MAR 21 (DNA) – Pak Army team won gold medal in international Adventure Competition held at Nepal from 18 to 21 March. The competition was aimed at testing physical endurance and mental agility of participants and included cross country running, cycling and rafting. Pakistan Army participated in the event for first time. A total of 20 teams participated in the event. In international category Pakistan Army team clinched gold medal.=DNA ========