Pakistan
Pakistan reported fewer coronavirus cases in past 24 hours: Dr Mirza
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said on Monday that Pakistan has reported fewer cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours as compared to the ratio in the last few days. Dr Mirza was addressing media, along with SAPM on National Security Dr Moeed…
Read MoreCOVID-19 lockdown: 5,663 cases registered in Punjab over Section 144 violation
F.P. Report LAHORE: A total of 5,663 cases have been registered in Punjab over the violation of Section 144 — which was imposed on March 15 as part of the coronavirus lockdown — and against hoarders and profiteers, police said Monday. According to a police spokesperson, 153 cases have been filed over the violation of…
Read MoreSindh govt directs private schools to pay full salaries to teachers
F.P. Report KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday has directed private schools across the province to pay full salaries to its teachers on time. In a notification issued, Director General Private Institution Dr Mansoob Siddiqui has directed schools to issue monthly fee challans instead of the usual bi-monthly or quarterly challans to the parents. The…
Read MoreIslamabad converts more buildings into quarantines as cases continue to rise
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Islamabad administration has converted three large buildings into quarantine facilities as number of cases in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) continues to rise. According to details, authorities have issued the notification of the conversion and In-charge and focal persons have also been appointed. According to notification, first quarantine facility has been established in…
Read MoreDua Mangi identifies kidnappers before court
F.P. Report KARACHI: Dua Mangi has identified the kidnappers, who abducted her on November 30, last year, outside a restaurant in Defense House Authority. The hearing of the case was in the court of the Judicial Magistrate South, Karachi. At the outset of the hearing Miss Mangi identified the kidnappers who were presented before her…
Read MorePU diagnostic lab to charge Rs800 per coronavirus test
F.P. Report LAHORE: Punjab University on Monday inaugurated a diagnostic laboratory to test samples of suspected COVID-19 patients initially only referred by the Punjab government at Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB). It is pertinent to note that the facility is not open yet for the public. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad formally inaugurated…
Read MoreFayyazul Hassan Chohan praises role of media amidst coronavirus pandemic
F.P. Report LAHORE: Minister for Information Punjab, Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan on Monday stressed the importance of the responsibility on media and media professionals during the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan media is playing the role of a key pillar of state and all the channels, newspapers owners, editors bureau chiefs and reporters should be lauded said…
Read MorePoliceman injured in Miran Shah bomb blast
F.P. Report MIRAN SHAH: A policeman sustained critical wounds in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Miran Shah, on Monday. According to details, the explosion occurred in a car parked in Mir Ali Bazar. The injured official is a muharrar at Mir Ali police station and has been shifted to hospital. Heavy contingents of police and…
Read MoreEvery possible step is being taken to control the coronavirus pandemic, says Yasmin Rashid
F.P. Report LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that every possible step is being taken to control the coronavirus pandemic, however it is impossible to test everyone for the coronavirus. Dr Yasmin Rashid said this while talking during Dunya News programme Sawal Awam Ka . She said that lockdown to stem spread…
Read MoreTwo coronavirus patients recover in KP’s Buner district
F.P. Report BUNER: Two coronavirus patients on Monday have recovered their health after treatment in Buner, an area of Khyber Pakhunkhuwa. According to the health department, both the patients tested negative after being admitted to the hospital due to deadly virus, earlier this month. Moreover, 17 more suspected patients have also tested negative of the…
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