Friday, April 28th, 2023
Indonesia braces up for COVID-19 surge after long Eid holiday
JAKARTA, Apr 28 (Xinhua/APP): Indonesia is getting ready for a surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly for new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, after a high mobility of people during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The country’s Health Ministry said on Thursday that people were advised to wear masks for activities indoors and in public places, particularly those who found themselves with flu, and follow health protocols again. Previously in May last year, the government lifted the face mask mandate in open spaces. “By wearing masks and do healthy lifestyle, as well as getRead More
High Commissioner Zaheer Janjua lauds Pakistani students abroad
High Commissioner Zaheer Janjua lauds Pakistani students abroad Pix 6 col DNA OTTAWA: Pakistani students studying abroad are the real ambassadors of Pakistan and their role and contribution in introducing our country’s culture, clothes, food, sports, spectacles and music to their peers and general populations abroad cannot be overemphasized. “It is a matter of great satisfaction that our students while studying abroad, enthusiastically participate in various extracurricular activities to express their national identity and culture,” said Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada, Zaheer A. Janjua, while participating in a culturalRead More