The letter raises concerns about “lack of data and scientific reasoning” behind Pakistan’s inclusion on the ‘red list’.

Minister terms next five to six weeks "critical" for the ongoing third wave of the virus in Pakistan.

Opposition parties have blamed the government for exporting vaccine doses while covering only a fraction of India's 1.35bn people.

A cabinet committee for Covid-19 vaccine procurement has been set up, health ministry tells SHC.

The initiative aims to help emerging economies deal with the negative impact of the Covid-19 crisis.

NA Speaker Asad Qaiser stresses need for vaccinating senior citizens in accordance with NCOC guidelines.

The study was not able to determine the biological or psychological mechanisms involved; researchers say further studies needed.

The number of additional flights operated by PIA before April 8 has increased to eight.

Country director to visit slums, other areas with MCI team to assess their needs, says official.

Traders also appeal to federal government to review its plan of restrictions on business hours.

The two-day water polo test was supposed to open on Saturday but will now be held in May or June.

“We are making efforts to enforce SOPs in all educational institutions to save our students from the pandemic," he says.

Mass arrangements for Sehr, Iftar at mosques prohibited.

The travel bubble comes more than a year after New Zealand closed its doors in response to the pandemic.

The NCOC has decided to widen the age bracket and make citizens over 70 years of age eligible for the single dose Cansino vaccine.

Imran Khan says rich countries will have to build walls to keep economic immigrants out if money laundering is not curbed.

WHO and the EU regulator have nevertheless backed the vaccine, saying the benefits outweigh the risks.

Grades 9 to 12 will start in-person classes from April 19; local board exams to be held starting May end.

The report also urges rich nations to provide more funds to the COVAX campaign to speed up the vaccine rollout.

Citizens below 50 years found uploading selfies of getting vaccinated on social media.

The south Punjab health secretary and four of his family members have tested positive for the virus.

Bloomberg says it’ll take Pakistan a decade to vaccinate 75pc of its population.

The global health body assures its support at federal and provincial levels for detection of identified variants of concern.

The ban will last from April 10 to April 25.

The French Open, which last year was postponed by four months, is due to start this year on May 23.

The authority has increased the number of countries in category C from 12 to 22 due to the spread of the new variant of Covid-19.

District Health Officer Dr Zeem Zia says there has been a continuous increase in the weekly positivity rate for the last 10 weeks.

Kumar said last year that he drinks cow urine daily to stay healthy — a practice some Hindus believe has medical benefits.

Decision taken in view of rising incidence of Covid-19 cases, says Education Minister Saeed Ghani.

PM urges the masses to strictly follow the SOPS, especially mask-wearing at all times.

Guidelines issued to stay safe from Covid during Ramazan.

Development comes after the health department asked the hospital to refer non-Covid patients to Khyber Teaching Hospital.

The provincial govt has ordered procurement of two million doses of Chinese vaccine Convidecia.

Letter prompts Asad Umar to question whether UK decision is based on science or foreign policy.

The decision raises the question whether the choice of countries is based on science or foreign policy, he says.

Under-training officers are worried about the written exam in ‘congested’ classrooms because of the rise in Covid cases.

All the areas, located in the limits of Loi Bher and Sihala police, have the highest number of active cases.

61pc of the total number of cases in Punjab were recorded during the first three months of this year.

“I plead with you, don’t give back the progress we’ve all fought so hard to achieve," BIden says to Americans.

Five PIA flights will now depart for the UK from April 4 to 9.

The objective of the programme is to improve the availability and management of public resources.

"During all three waves, infection ratio in children aged between 1-10 years remained around 3pc of total cases," it says.

Some feel the UK’s decision “defies logic” as Pakistan’s reported cases are “far lower than some countries”.

PPP leader says Pakistan lagging behind other regional countries in tackling the pandemic and vaccine rollout.

Provincial health department writes letter of intent to AJM Pharma, asks about schedule of delivery and prices.

Only returning Britons or those with residency rights will be allowed to enter but will have to submit to mandatory quarantine.

Says he has been hospitalised as a "matter of abundant precaution", hopes to be back home in a few days.

Says the sluggish pace is prolonging the pandemic.

Communique says that the vaccine is in the final stages of its trial and has shown promising results.

The virus is continuously mutating and may become even more transmissible, microbiologist says.

Nearly 1,400 doses of the vaccine donated by China have either been administered to the ‘unauthorised persons’ or gone ‘missing’.

SHC rules ban on sale of vaccine against public interest.

Wants to see PSL, international cricket matches played in Hyderabad.

The relay began last week in Fukushima and is being seen as the first major test of the Games in holding a large-scale event.

Punjab health minister says the MS was suspended for "extreme inefficiency", inquiry committee formed.

"If lockdown was such a bad idea, why did the other three provinces and Centre follow" Sindh last year, he questions.

Lawyer also wants order for vaccination of legal practitioners, assistants.

The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences has exhausted its capacity.

Three corona babies having comorbidities have died at Children’s Hospital in March.

Broader lockdowns will be enforced in areas with a positivity rate of more than 8pc.

Vaccine specialists at the World Health Organisation did not issue any advice on how to use China’s jabs.

Output growth is expected to recover gradually over the medium-term, averaging 2.2 per cent over fiscal years 2021-2023.

Says four of the 17 vaccines have been approved for commercial purposes by Chinese scientists and health officials.

Another consignment of 500,000 doses is set to arrive on today.

One million doses of purchased vaccine to be secured by tomorrow, says Dr Sultan; many more to come in next few weeks and months.

At least 268 children have died from Covid-19 in the US alone and more than 13,500 have been hospitalised.

Bans wedding ceremonies in 16 Covid-hit districts, halves staff attendance in its offices.

“Categorised country lists conveyed on March 20 will also continue to remain effective accordingly," authority says.

Petitioners say vaccines imported by private sector should be available as per WHO’s approved rates.

Data on Unicef’s website shows that India had received 10 million doses of vaccine from Covax, the most of any country.

“We have learnt that a number of seg­ments of society are involved in such practice," says Asad Umar.

PPP postpones April 4 rally in Pindi in view of rising cases; Sindh govt starts screening passengers at bus and train stations.

First batch of 60,000 doses arriving today; interim results had shown 65.7pc efficacy in preventing symptomatic cases.

The PM has resumed work gradually and started building up his work routine on doctors' advice, PTI lawmaker says.

Videos on social media allegedly show family members of the PML-Q's Tariq Bashir Cheema getting vaccinated at home.

Despite the restrictions, revellers still gathered in neighbourhoods across the country.

NCOC document shows people between 20 to 40 and 60 to 70 years of age are the most vulnerable to Covid.

Researchers at the Khyber Medical University have recommended the testing and vaccination of minors and teenagers.

Say they need more time to prepare themselves for the exams.

Officials say there are 80 beds allocated for Covid-19 patients in 15 hospitals.

Kohli’s comments come as cricketers prepare to head into another restricted environment for two months for the IPL.

A sum of Rs192 billion was washed away from market capitalisation.

President says he has only received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, was due to get the second dose soon.

The hospital has devised a strategy to extract maximum work from the remaining staff who are Covid negative: spokesperson.

Saudi has suspended international flights till May 17; minister had advised those wanting to perform Umrah to get vaccinated.

Lockdown to begin from April 1 and continue till April 11, says CM Buzdar; mass transit transport systems to be closed.

“A laboratory origin of the pandemic was considered to be extremely unlikely,” WHO report says.

The virus has embarked on a third wave which is proving more difficult to bring under control.

The administration also sealed 51 wedding halls in different parts of the provincial metropolis for holding functions.

Educational institutions stopped from conducting exams, scores of people held over violation of SOPs in twin cities.

The cases were registered for violating section 6 and 7 of the Punjab Infectious Diseases Act 2020.

Crackdown launched on those flouting SOPs at public places.

According to the notification, the govt has banned public gatherings due to an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Opposition surprised over move to call session in haste