National Covid-19 positivity rate drops to 6pc even as cases increase, NCOC told
Highest positivity ratio has been recorded in Mirpur, where an alarming 20.62pc of the tests are turning out to be positive.
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FM Qureshi takes up visas issue with UAE minister on OIC sidelines
"The foreign minister underscored the need to address the issue at the earliest," the FO says.
Peshawar's Covid-19 positivity rate highest in the country, NCOC told
Positivity rate in Peshawar has crossed 19pc; national positivity rate recorded to be 7.2pc.
Reports suggesting Kashmir not on OIC meeting agenda are part of 'false Indian propaganda': FO
FO spokesperson Zahid Chaudhri says it is "expected that the session would reiterate its strong support to the Kashmir cause".
181 medical professionals at Islamabad's Pims test positive for Covid-19 in two weeks
All infected officials are currently in quarantine, says Pims joint executive director.
FM Qureshi to attend two-day OIC ministers' meet in Niger
Council will discuss issues facing the Muslim world with particular focus on combating Islamophobia, Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan shares dossier on India's 'terror campaign' with UN secretary general
Pakistan reserves the right to “act in self-defence” against India’s unending aggressions, warns Pakistani envoy to UN.
PM, ministers to interact with global business leaders at WEF's strategy dialogue on Pakistan
The holding of second such event within a year by WEF "is a recognition of Pakistan’s positive economic trajectory": FO.
India escalated anti-Pakistan campaign after Islamabad's unveiling of dossier: FO
Terms India briefing to foreign envoys "another attempt to implicate Pakistan in some alleged planned attack in occupied Kashmir".
Covid-19 hospitalisations in Pakistan doubled in last two weeks, NCOC told
AJK has the highest while Punjab has the lowest positivity rate in the country.
FO summons Indian envoy over 'baseless' allegations implicating Pakistan in IOK terror plot
Islamabad says any attempt by India to implicate Pakistan in a "false-flag operation" will not carry any credibility.
Pakistan will do everything possible to reduce violence in Afghanistan, says PM Imran on maiden Kabul visit
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on "shared vision" for peace and stability in both countries and the region.
UAE suspends issuance of visit visas to 12 countries including Pakistan, says FO
Decision by the UAE authorities is "believed to be related to the second wave of Covid-19", says FO spokesperson.
PM Imran to leave for maiden Kabul visit tomorrow
The visit, which comes on the invitation of President Ghani, will focus on deepening ties, peace and economic development: FO
FO rejects reports about US pressure to recognise Israel as 'fabrication'
"For a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, Pakistan will continue to support a two-state solution," the FO spokesman says.
Pakistan rubbishes Delhi’s attempt to ‘obfuscate’ dossier on Indian state-sponsored terrorism
"Dossier shows India’s planning, promoting, financing and execution of terrorist activities against Pakistan," says FO spokesman.
'Irrefutable evidence': Dossier on India's sponsorship of state terrorism in Pakistan presented
DG ISPR gives details on terrorist attacks in Pakistan in which RAW was involved, including APS and Gwadar PC Hotel attacks.
6 including soldier martyred in AJK, 10 killed on Indian side in major escalation along LoC
We stand committed to defend the motherland and our Kashmiri brethren even at the cost of our blood and lives: ISPR
India in no position to pontificate on terrorism, minority rights: FO
"Desperate attempts will not succeed in diverting attention from India’s domestic and foreign policy failures," FO spokesman says.
NCOC recommends early, extended winter vacations for students amid rising Covid positivity
"Daily cases have nearly tripled since mid-October," says Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar.