‘Rise in Covid-19 cases partly due to efficient tracking system’
The number of new cases reported in Islamabad has doubled in just five days, from 57 reported on May 18 to 131 on May 22.
Ikram Junaidi
72pc of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan are 50 plus
Surge in number of cases recorded after relaxation in lockdown restrictions.
Poor handling of pilgrims from Iran led to Covid-19 controversy: report
Says pilgrims cannot be blamed for virus transmission as they remained in quarantine and were allowed home after testing negative.
Pims healthcare workers test positive
ISLAMABAD: As many as 28 healthcare workers of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) have been diagnosed ...
Covid-19 cases may increase by 15-20pc next week
PMA writes letters to PM, CMs seeking protection of healthcare workers.
PMDC declares accreditation of 10 medical, dental colleges unlawful
Colleges stopped from admitting new students, already admitted students to be adjusted in accredited institutions.
PM’s aide calls for joint global efforts to combat virus
Comments made while addressing the World Health Assembly virtually.
First death of health worker from coronavirus reported at Pims
The deceased, Zafar Iqbal, had worked at the hospital for three decades.
National Commission for Human Rights still non-functional despite lapse of one year
The four-year tenure of the chairman and members of the NCHR expired on May 30 last year.
Drap officials allege discrimination in promotions
ISLAMABAD: As many as six officers from the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) have written letters to the...
30,000 tests per day sufficient, says Asad
Coronavirus cases cross 41,000 mark, with 11,341 of the patients having fully recovered.
PAMI rejects PMDC’s decision to cancel registrations of 15 colleges
Association says private colleges will close after Eid if government does not resolve issue.
Pakistan records 30 times increase in testing capacity
NCOC says over 14,000 tests for coronavirus conducted in last 24 hours.
Iesco’s cumulative billing deprives consumers of slab benefit
ISLAMABAD: Despite directions from Prime Minister Imran Khan to provide relief to the citizens facing financial...
Medicines and vitamins imported from India, shows ministry’s document
Pakistan suspended trade with India after Delhi annexed held Kashmir in August last year.
Capital admin extends lockdown till May end
Pindi commissioner says traders’ union will be responsible for social distancing, sanitising in small shops.
Pakistan opens markets amid steep rise in cases
During the last one week, the country has recorded 200 deaths and more than 10,000 new cases of the virus.
Walk-through disinfection gates at Pims out of order for a week
ISLAMABAD: The walk-through gates installed at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) to disinfect people...
Senator unable to get himself tested before session
ISLAMABAD: While it has been made mandatory for senators to get themselves tested for Covid-19 before participation...
Sindh first province to detect over 1,000 virus cases in a day
Countrywide infections tally surges to over 28,700