When rich, developed countries like the US struggle to cope with epicenter numbers, policy leaders in the two nuclear countries of South Asia need to reassess strategic priorities. Regional competition and the failure of markets to distribute resources or to provide public goods such as health services is teaching global leaders harsh lessons in social justice and the wages of growing inequality. We must learn them too.
Second batch of medical supplies form UAE arrives
A.M.BHATTI
ISLAMABAD, APR 5 (DNA) – The second batch of 11 tons of medical aid supplies provided by the UAE government to brothers in Pakistan to combat the Corona virus Covid 19 arrived at Islamabad Airport.Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, confirmed that upon the directives of leadership of UAE the second batch of medical aid containing 11 tones of medical supplies and preventive aids provided by the government of the UAE to brothers in Pakistan to combate Corona virus arrived this Sunday morning to Islamabad International Airport.
Steps taken to stabilize virus situation in Uzbekistan: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
TASHKENT, APR 5 (DNA) – President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a video conference on business support in the context of countering the crisis caused by coronavirus pandemic.Before discussing the agenda, the Head of the state again addressed people.Today the whole world and humanity are going through difficult times. All measures are being taken in Uzbekistan to stabilize the epidemiological situation and fully protect the health of the population.
COMSATS holds startup founder workshop
ISLAMABAD, APR 5 (DNA) – “STEM education is important in sustainable growth of the country and also a critical component to win the future, STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy and enables the next generation of innovators”, stated US-based certified Scrum trainer and Agile coach, Ms. Cathy Simpson, during a Startup Founder Workshop organized recently by the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) at its Secretariat in Islamabad.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister explains how the country contained COVID-19
- Despite a sudden spike in infections, South Korea is now winning the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus.
- Regions shared doctors and opened their hospitals to each other’s patients.
- Testing is at the heart of the country’s coronavirus strategy.“It doesn’t matter that my country is stabilizing and coming to grips with this,” says South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, explaining the approach her country has taken to the coronavirus outbreak at a virtual World Economic Forum COVID Task Force meeting. “The world must overcome this together.”
Pakistan allows exit of Afghan nationals on humanitarian basis
ISLAMABAD, APR 4 (DNA) – At the special request of the Government of Afghanistan and based on humanitarian considerations, Pakistan has decided to allow the exit of Afghan nationals in Pakistan, wishing to go back to their country.The Torkham and Chaman land border crossings will be opened for a specific period from 6 April to 9 April 2020 to facilitate Afghan nationals.As a neighbor and in view of fraternal bilateral relations, Pakistan remains in abiding solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, particularly at this time of global pandemic.=DNA
Senator Mushahid hosts all parties webinar on COVID 19
ADNAN YOUSAF
ISLAMABAD, APR 3 – Chairman, Senate Foreign affairs Committee & Pakistan-China Institute, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed hosted an all parties Webinar on “Confronting Coronavirus & Pakistan-China relations’ in which eight different political parties participated. This online video conference was the first event of its kind held in Pakistan since the outbreak of corona virus crises which focused on ‘Confronting coronavirus: Pakistan China relations, CPEC and impact on global order’.
Pak Diaspora in Morocco asked to contact embassy for help
RABAT, APR 3 (DNA) – Hamid Asghar Khan Ambassador of Pakistan to Morocco has urged Pakistani Diaspora living in Morocco to come forward and donate to Prime Minister relief fund. He also called upon them to contact Pakistan embassy in case they need any assistance.He expressed these views in a letter written to Pakistani Diaspora living in Morocco.
UAE embassy illuminated in blue on World Autism Day
ISLAMABAD, APR 3 (DNA) – UAE Embassy in Islamabad has illuminated in blue to mark the World Autism Awareness Day.World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day on April 2 every year.=DNA
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel
The two sides discussed the situation on the spread of coronavirus in the world and joint measures to eliminate its consequences.In particular, Charles Michel praised the practical actions and decisions of Kazakhstan’s President to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in the country. According to him, Kazakhstan is an extremely important partner of the EU in Central Asia. In this regard, Kazakhstan’s involvement in international and regional efforts to combat coronavirus is of great importance and is fully supported by Brussels.
