RAWALPINDI, APR 9 (DNA) – Keeping in view the problems of poor masses facing shortage of food amid lockdown due to Corona virus outbreak Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has finalized its arrangements for distributing ration bags among impoverished masses in the city here today.In this regard, Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Cap (R) Anwarul Haq, Chairman RDA Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, Director Admin and Finance RDA Khalid Javed Goraya, Secretary Turkish NGO IHH-NL Ikhlaqur Rahman and others attended it. It started with the recitation of The Holy Quran.
EU continues to push for cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL – The EU Delegation in agreement with EU Heads of Mission based in Kabul have called for an immediate implementation of a comprehensive and nation-wide humanitarian ceasefire in Afghanistan, in line with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres´ appeal for a stop to armed conflicts.The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening all Afghans alike, women and men, young and elderly. As the outbreak grows in the next days and weeks, strong safety measures are needed to protect lives at risk. Continued fighting would make it very difficult to contain the deadly disease, provide medical assistance and distribute international aid, the EU mission said in a statement on Wednesday.
China’s huge support to Pakistan combating COVID-19 continues
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 (DNA) – China reassured that its huge support to Pakistan will continue and there will be no shortage of medical equipment to combat COVID-19, reports Gwadar Pro App on Thursday.Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing said that “it is Pakistan that China has launched most aids to control the deadly vitrus.” Likewise, the National Disaster Management Authority informed that China made a huge contribution in medical relief assistance to Pakistan amid the pandemic outbreak and China made 80% of the total aid Pakistan has received so far.
China emerges as front-runner in eradicating virus world over
BEIJING, APR 9 (DNA) – China has emerged as front-runner in eradicating COVID-19, as the deadly virus has spread all over the world with Europe and America as its epicenters.According to a report published by China Economic Net on Thursday, with every global crisis, come different theories. Many say to stop the rapid growth of China and their influence around the globe, this virus was made in a laboratory and spread in Wuhan.
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter: ISPR
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 – The Pakistan Army on Thursday has shot down an Indian ‘spy drone’ along the Line of Control (LoC) for violating airspace, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed.According to details, the drone intruded six hundred meters inside Pakistan’s territory for spying. Such kinds of moves from Indian authorities are open violation of established norms and existing air agreements, the military wing stated.The ISPR also called the incident as violation of 2003 ceasefire agreement.
ICCI calls for early bailout package for SMEs
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to finalize a bailout package for coronavirus-hit SMEs at the earliest in order to save them from default and extinction.Ahmed Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that due to Covid-19, business and industrial firms were closed for the last one month due to which business activities were on the verge of destruction.
Nigerian man arrested for defrauding people in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 (DNA) – A Nigerian national was arrested on Wednesday for defrauding people in a fake coronavirus fund scheme in Islamabad, according to the Federal Investigation Agency.The suspect approached people on social media platforms such as Facebook and then became friends with them. “He then took their account numbers and took money out of that,” FIA spokesperson said.He tricked residents by telling them that he will send them funds for the coronavirus, the spokesperson added.
Impact of COVID-19 on the World
Op-Ed by Senator Sehar Kamran T.I.
“Public health is really closely tied to the social, political and economic issues of the world. Where they go awry, public health can quickly go awry.”–Michael OsterholmThe world is currently grappling with the yet untamable monster of COVID-19, as the global tally of people infected is on an upward march. Until 6th April, 2020, more than 1,274,923have been tested positive for the virus globally; with more than 69,000 dead, and 260,484 recovered. As clichéd as it sounds, the world as we knew has completely changed. Undoubtedly, the post-COVID-19 world will have a different reality, as compared to the one we were living in.
Climate Change a pandemic in the making, but not taken seriously: experts
ISLAMABAD, APR 7 (DNA) – Climate change is a pandemic in the making as there is rise in temperature, scarcity of water, and unbreathable air, but most of the governments are not taking it seriously, said Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute.In his welcome remarks at an international online webinar titled: State of Climate Governance Post COVID-19, organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Islamabad here on Tuesday, he said Covid-19 is a black swan event (low probability very high impact). “We were warned that a novel virus may threaten mankind, but no one took it seriously and now the planet is suffering,” he maintained.
Imran Khan sends best wishes to Prime Minister Boris Johnson
ISLAMABAD, APR 7 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has conveyed best wishes and prayers for the earliest recovery and good health of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.In his letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister has also underscored the importance of Pakistan and UK working together to overcome the formidable challenges posed by COVID-19 and building a safer world.=DNA
