The federal government on Wednesday changed timings of schools in Islamabad due to ongoing heatwave that has gripped the federal capital, according to a notification, issued by the Federal Directorate of Education on Wednesday. According to the notification, institutes operating in a single shift can remain open from 7am till 11am from Monday to Thursday. […]
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Mass vaccination drive: walk-in vaccination facility available for all above 18
The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday announced that walk-in vaccinations will be opened for 18 years+ citizens from Friday, June 11. “From 11th June onwards 18 years+ citizens will be able to avail the walk-in facility in vaccination centres,” said the forum, in a statement. The statement came out after a meeting […]
Covid positivity ratio takes further plunge of 2.54%
Coronavirus cases continue to decline in the country as Pakistan reported a positivity ratio of 2.54% on Wednesday. The last time the country reported this figure was in October 20, 2020, seven months ago. Pakistan reported 1,118 cases of the infection on Wednesday, as per data from the National Command and Operation Ceremony (NCOC). […]
Imran Khan presides over federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet met on Tuesday in Islamabad to discuss the country’s economic and political situation. The Cabinet is reviewing PDM’s movement against the government and issues related to Sindh. Prime Minister Imran Khan is presiding over the federal cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s office. The cabinet is discussing a 21-point agenda […]
Covid positivity ratio plunges below 3% in Pakistan
The coronavirus positivity ratio in Pakistan has fallen below three percent as the country reported a further dip in the number of Covid cases and deaths, according to the figures released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday morning. on the other hand, Pakistan recorded 1,383 new coronavirus cases and 53 deaths […]
Sindh govt allows traders to keep shops open till 8pm
The Sindh government has allowed traders to keep shops open till 8pm, announced Sindh Chief Minister on Sunday. The decision was taken after meeting of provincial coronavirus task force. After talks with the Sindh government, Karachi’s Tajir Action Committee on Saturday said it had agreed to delay their decision till Monday of keeping shops […]
Covid positivity ratio in Punjab reduces to 2 percent: Yasmin Rashid
LAHORE: In a major development, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the coronavirus positivity ratio across the province has reduced to two percent. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, she said that parks and tombs have been opened however, indoor wedding events are still banned. The markets will remain close on Saturdays […]
1,629 new cases of Covid reported as positivity rate remains below 4%
The intensity of the third wave of the is declining as the country reported a coronavirus positivity rate below 4% for the sixth consecutive day. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) data showed that Pakistan carried out 52,427 tests in the last 24 hours out of which 1,629 returned positive. The country’s nerve centre […]
Covid vaccination centre opens at LCCI
LAHORE: A corona vaccination centre has been set up at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) for the LCCI members. Commissioner Lahore Division Captain (R) Muhammad Usman inaugurated the vaccination centre along with the LCCI President Mian Tariq Misbah, Senior Vice President Nasir Hameed Khan and Vice President Tahir Manzoor Chaudhry here on Saturday. […]
Pakistan receives another million doses of Sinopharm from China
Pakistan has received another million doses of Sinopharm from China. A special plane of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) airlifted batch of the million of Sinopharm vaccine from the Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), another 1.1 million doses of Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines will arrive […]