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Free cataract surgery camp in Mogadishu brings hope to hundreds
Islamabad, 12 March, 2024 (GNP): A ten-day free cataract surgery camp, jointly organized by COMSTECH, Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Rawalpindi, and Al-Nur Foundation (Somalia), concluded with a successful outcome, restoring vision to hundreds…
MIH organizes health and mental awareness campaign for Women
Islamabad, 8 March, 2024 (GNP): Maroof International Hospital (MIH) proudly concludes its month-long Women's Physical and Mental Health Awareness Campaign, held throughout February.
The initiative aimed to educate and empower women…
NAYAB film premier held in Karachi
Prepare to be captivated by the moving tale of ‘Nayab’ – a cinematic experience that revolves around the lives of Nayab and Akber, a brother-sister duo faced with societal restraints while pursuing their dreams.
COMSTECH organizes international seminar on advances in neglected tropical diseases
COMSTECH Organized International Seminar on “Advances in Neglected Tropical Diseases”, on Monday.
کامسٹیک کا نظر انداز بیماریوں میں پیشرفت پر بین الاقوامی سیمینار کا انعقاد
:اسلام آباد،۴ دسمبر ۲۰۲۳ (جی این پی)
کامسٹیک نے پیر کے روز "نظر انداز کی گئی بیماریوں میں پیش رفت" کے موضوع پر بین الاقوامی سیمینار کا انعقاد کیا۔ اس سیمینار میں پروفیسر ڈاکٹر پال ڈینی اور پروفیسر ڈاکٹر ایہمکے پوہل، شعبہ کیمسٹری، ڈرہم…
Maroof International hospital’s health gala recognized by AGICO and Telenor
Maroof Internationall Hospital held a free medical camp at a “Corporate Health Gala” in collaboration with Askari General Insurance Co Ltd and Telenor Pakistan.
Sindh’s healthcare system faces challenges amidst a political rift
The healthcare landscape in Sindh faces growing challenges, marked by a public dispute between Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, and Provincial Health Minister Dr. Saad Niaz. The rift centers on a contentious…
Maroof International Hospital’s breast cancer awareness and support campaign
As part of its community support program, MIH implements a comprehensive breast cancer awareness campaign.
WALEE Technologies tees off for breast cancer awareness
Walee Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (WALEE), one of Pakistan's leading technology companies dedicated to innovation and community commitment, hosted "WALEE’s Pinktober Awareness Session" to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Pedaling towards heart health: World heart day cycling event
Docs on Wheels, in collaboration with the cardiac sciences group and AKU Medical College, organized a cycling event to commemorate World Heart Day. The AKU Sports Center was abuzz with activity as participants gathered eagerly at the early…
Aga Khan University off-campus hospitals achieve safe-care level 5 certification
In a momentous achievement, the Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden and the Aga Khan Hospital for Women and Children, Kharadar have secured the highly prestigious SafeCare Level 5 certification.
COMSTECH and Pasteur Institute of Iran sign MoU
The Pasteur Institute of Iran and the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Allergy surge at Maroof Hospital’s medical camp
Maroof International Hospital placed a follow up Free Medical Camp at Resham Berkat Memorial Hospital Nala Musalmana; a hilly & marginalized locality in Tehsil Rawalpindi with limited medical facilities.
Taurus World Stunt Awards recognize MULA JATT’s outstanding final fight scene
In a historic moment for Pakistani cinema, it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with global counterparts, securing a nomination in the prestigious Taurus World Stunt Awards.
Aga Khan University’s walk for Your Heart mini-marathon marks world heart day
The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital commenced this year's World Heart Day celebrations in full swing as the leadership of AKU.
Maroof Hospital and AGICO joint free medical camp promotes health awarness
Maroof International Hospital placed a Free Medical Camp, in collaboration with AGIKO to promote wellness and raise healthcare awareness within the community.
Saudi ambassador meets Pakistan’s health minister to discuss bilateral cooperation
The Saudi ambassador congratulated him on assuming the portfolio of the Ministry of Health.
"The appointment of Global Health Expert is a good omen. I pray for your success" said the Saudi Ambassador.
Maroof International Hospital organized free medical camp
Maroof International Hospital’s Clinical Investigation Centre and Research Dept. organized a “Free medical camp at Nala Musalmana” Rawalpindi, to provide treatment services and blood screening free of cost to the local community.
Raabta: Serena Hotels’ public diplomacy initiative
Raabta Serena Hotels Public Diplomacy initiative has always provided a platform for complex yet much needed discussions.
Screen time causes cognitive impairments in children
published a scientific investigation report online on Monday, assessing the association of screen time with developmental delays in children. Increased screen time develops the risk of communication problems, and issues with skills and…
Cancer-killing drug AOH1996 shows promise in early research
A groundbreaking "cancer-killing" drug named AOH1996 has emerged from early research, offering hope in the fight against solid tumors while sparing healthy cells.
Pakistan ranked 99th on Global Hunger Index
Pakistan's standing on the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has raised concerns as the country is ranked 99th out of 129 nations, indicating a "serious" level of hunger.
Maroof Hospital culminates International Men’s Health Awareness week 2023
Islamabad, 19 July, 2023 (GNP): Maroof Cardiovascular Center in collaboration with ICCI organized Men’s Health Awareness Session to conclude “Int’l Men’s Health Week” observed from 12-18 June. It was pointed out that 1/8 men suffer from…
Sino-COMSTECH cooperation for S&T Capacity Building
Islamabad, 19 July, 2023 (GNP): Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary visited China during July 12 to 18, 2023 as the coordinator of a four-member COMSTECH-Pakistan joint delegation.
This was a joint delegation of…
FDA advises updating Covid boosters to target XBB.1.5 for fall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it is recommending drugmakers update the Covid booster shots to target XBB.1.5, the predominant coronavirus strain in the United States. This recommendation follows the unanimous…
Maroof Hospital Islamabad celebrated International Nurses Day
Maroof International Hospital on Thursday celebrated International Nurses Day (IND) with a theme of Our Nurses - Our Future.
President Al-Shifa Trust meets Ambassador Masood Khan to discuss medical services in Pakistan
President of Al-Shifa Trust Maj. Gen (R) Rehmat Khan met Ambassador Masood Khan on Tuesday. President Al-Shifa Trust was accompanied by Chief of Medical Service of Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospitals Dr. Wajid Ali Khan and President Al-Shifa Trust…
Abortion Pill Legalized in Japan
Japan’s Health Ministry has for the first time legalized the abortion pill, a drug to dissolve pregnancy in its early phases.
Maroof Int’l Hospital Islamabad commemorates World Kidney Day
Islamabad, 9 March 2023 (GNP): Maroof Int’l Hospital Islamabad commemorates World Kidney Day on March 9, 2023, while re-emphasizing its commitment and advocacy for patients with chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation; this…
Maroof International Hospital took part in Property expo
Islamabad, 9 December 2022 (GNP): The Maroof International Hospital is the official healthcare partner of the First International Housing and Property Expo 2022.
The Ministry of Housing & Works and the ICCI collaborated on this…
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign at Maroof Int’l Hospital
Islamabad, 7 December 2022 (GNP): Maroof International Hospital Islamabad launched its "Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign" in early October, commonly known as "Pinktober," by participating in the inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness event…
Maroof International Hospital creates Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group is created by Maroof International Hospital to help patients deal with their physical, emotional, and psychological stress.
Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together- Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Antimicrobial Awareness Week is organized worldwide from 18 to 24 November this year to spread... (Read More)
China gave over 100,000 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine to Pakistan
A ceremony to officially hand over 100,000 doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine from Sinovac, the People's Republic of China, to the Islamic Republic of... (read more)
معروف انٹرنیشنل ہسپتال نے “کارپوریٹ ہیلتھ گالا” میں فری میڈیکل کیمپ
معروف انٹرنيشنل ہسپتال کے غیر ملکی کوالیفائیڈ کنسلٹنٹس: ڈاکٹر عالیہ حمید جیریاٹرکس اینڈ جنرل میڈیسن سپیشلسٹ، ڈاکٹر بلال شادانی سائیکو تھراپسٹ، ڈاکٹر حسیب شاہ ہیڈ آف ری ہیبیلیٹیشن اینڈ فزیوتھراپی ڈیپارٹمنٹ اور ڈاکٹر ندا اشرف نیوٹریشنسٹ نے…
Inauguration of the Dry Storage Warehouse at the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI)
WHO Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari and WHO Pakistan Representative Dr Palitha Mahipala inaugurated the Dry Storage Warehouse at the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) to enhance the warehouse’s storage capacity for…
ایگزیکٹو ڈائریکٹر NIH اور ڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد کی معروف انٹرنیشنل ہسپتال اسلام آباد میں عالمی نرسز…
میجر جنرل ڈاکٹر عامر اکرام ایگزیکٹو؛ ڈائریکٹر نیشنل انسٹی ٹیوٹ آف ہیلتھ اور نئے تعینات ہونے والے ڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد عرفان نواز میمن نے معروف انٹرنیشنل ہسپتال اسلام آباد میں نرسوں کے عالمی دن 2022 میں شرکت کی۔
SA identifies 2106 new infections
Hospital admissions in South Africa have increased by 143 in the past 24 hours as the country identified 2 106 new Covid-19 infections.
According to a statement by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), there had been…
Merck says, research shows its Covid-19 pill works against variants
Laboratory studies show that Merck and Co's experimental oral Covid-19 antiviral drug, molnupiravir, is likely to be effective against known variants of the coronavirus, including the dominant, highly transmissible Delta, the company said.…
Updated quarantine measures for travellers arriving in SL issued
The Health Ministry has issued the updated quarantine measures for travellers arriving in Sri Lanka during the prevalent COVID-19 pandemic.
Accordingly, Sri Lankan citizens are not required to obtain prior approval from the Ministry of…
Australia’s Victoria state records in daily rise in virus cases
Corona Pandemic has surrounded the entire World into its lap and even America is helpless how to curb on the said life taking disease. More detail is here in this story.
Australia's Victoria state reported 779 new COVID-19 infections…
South African writer and Egoli creator Franz Marx dies of Covid-10
South African writer and director Franz Marx has died at the age of 78.
Author Leon van has said that Franz died of Covid-19 complications in Pretoria
He had started his career in TV as a full-time actor in 1968 and later director,…
Mexico to use only Pfizer covid-19 vaccine
Covid-19 has taken the entire World in its lap and many countries are passing from the same pandemic; details are here in this special report.
The Covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer-Bio N Tech will be the only one used in Mexico for at-risk…
Youngsters refuse vaccines in Sri Lanka
As health authorities come under severe pressure due to the lack of interest among youngsters to get the COVID-19 vaccines, medical workers have warned that Sri Lanka’s immunization program will come at risk if youngsters have no confidence…
WHO Team meets Taliban
According to a statement of the World Health Organization (WHO), a high-level delegation met senior members of the Taliban leadership, UN partners, health care workers and patients in Kabul.
Afghanistan’s health system is on the brink of…
Brazil’s health minister tests positive for Covid-19
Brazil's Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga has tested positive for Covid-19 hours after accompanying President Jair Bolsonaro to the UN General Assembly in New York, said media reports.
Queiroga would remain in New York in quarantine, the…
Melbourne beefs up security as Covid-19 protesters gather
Covid-19 has brought havoc all over the World, governments, and concerned authorities are helpless, what to do with the said pandemic, more detail is present in this report.
Australia's Victoria State has reported a jump in new Covid-19…
Murtaza Wahab says, Government Sindh has paid for Umar Sharif Treatment
All preparations to transfer well-known veteran actor and comedian Umar Sharif to the United States for his medical treatment have been completed as Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab said the Sindh government has paid for his air…
Pakistan reports less than 2,000 daily COVID-19 cases
Pakistan on Tuesday reported 1,897 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the lowest number of single-day infections in the last two months.
The country last reported a similar daily case count at 1,841 cases on July 24.…
Dengue virus looms over Punjab as province reports 34 cases in a day
A recent spike in the number of dengue virus infections in Punjab has started ringing alarm bells among health professionals, as the province reported 34 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours.
Lahore was the most affected city by the…
Denmark sells half a million vaccine doses to New Zealand
In recent months life has changed, travel has become more complicated and jobs are under threat. But despite those problems, Denmark has agreed to sell half of a million doses of vaccine to New Zealand.
Denmark has agreed to sell half a…
PM takes notice of Umar Sharif’s request for assistance in treatment
A man for all season, Actor, Comedian and host of talk show, Umar Sharif is seriously ill and his doctor has directed him to go to America for better treatment.
Sharif video went viral in which he could be seen and has requested to the…
Biden says’’ It’s not my fault no one has gotten the vaccine.
The Pandemic has surrounded the US and each day 1500 people are dying. With more than 100,000 Americans have been hospitalized and the number of deaths due to covid-19 has reached 6, 53000 till date.
Influenza that had come in America…
WHO supports Punjab on Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative (PSFHI)
(18 February 2020) World Health Organization is supporting the implementation of “Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative (PSFHI)” in Punjab that is being led by Provincial Minister Health, Dr Yasmeen Rashid. WHO Representative in…
FAO, WFP AND IFAD JOIN HANDS TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN’S CONTRIBUTION TO FOOD SYSTEM…
The United Nations will host a Food Systems Summit in October 2021 to identify the problems we must solve so that no one goes hungry, and to radically transform the way we manage food on the planet. The Summit will be the turning point in…
WHO Tremendous Support to Contain COVID-19 New Variant
WHO Pakistan has provided technical and operational support to the Government of Pakistan for COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response at Points of Entry in compliance with the IHR. The assistance included strengthening capacities for…
WHO efforts to Strengthen Infection, Prevention and Control
WHO Representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala handed over medical equipment and IPC supplies worth PKR 4.48 million to Executive Director Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad, Professor Dr Anser Masood. The supplies…
Efforts to Enhance Responsive Formal Support Services for Disabled
WHO Country Representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala and WHO Sub Office Balochistan team met Provincial Secretary Health of Balochistan, Mr Noor-ul-Haq Baloch. During the meeting, COVID-19 response activities and delivery of…
کامسٹیک اور الشفا آئی ٹرسٹ کے او آئی سی میں اندھے پن کو روکنے کے لئے معاہدے پر دستخط
الشفا ٹرسٹ آئی اسپتال، راولپنڈی اور کامسٹک - او آئی سی کی وزارتی اسٹینڈنگ کمیٹی برائے سائنسی اور تکنیکی تعاون۔اسلام آباد نے، او آئی سی کے ممبر ممالک میں آفتھلمولوجی میں صلاحیت پیدا کرنے اور اندھے پن کو روکنے کے لئے ایک مفاہمت نامے پر دستخط…
WFP hands over humanitarian response facility to Azad Jammu & Kashmir to boost government…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today handed over a state-of-the-art Humanitarian Response Facility (HRF) to the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The facility will be used to store and dispatch humanitarian relief…
WHO hands over Infection, Prevention and Control supplies to PIMS
WHO Country Representative Pakistan Dr Palitha Mahipala hands over Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) supplies to Executive Director Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad, Dr Ansar Maqsood and Senior Manager Khyber…
پاکستان میں نوول کروناوائرس کے مریضوں کی تعداد 1 لاکھ سے تجاوز کرگئی،سرکاری معیاری آپریٹنگ طریقہ کار…
پاکستان میں نوول کروناوائرس کے مصدقہ مریضوں کی تعداد 1 لاکھ سے تجاوز کر گئی ہے جس پر پاکستانی حکومت نے وائرس کے پھیلا کو روکنے کیلئے وبا کے ٹیسٹ تیز کرنے اور معیاری طریقہ کار(ایس او پیز) کا اطلاق کرنے سمیت احتیاطی اقدامات پر عملدرآمد شروع…
دنیا بھرمیں نوول کروناوائرس کے مصدقہ کیسز کی تعداد 71لاکھ19ہزار454ہوگئی
جانز ہوپکنز یونیورسٹی کے سسٹمز سائنس و انجینئرنگ کے مرکز نے دنیا بھر میں نوول کروناوائرس سے زیادہ متاثرہ ممالک میں مصدقہ کیسز کے تازہ ترین اعدادوشمار جاری کئے ہیں، یہ اعدادوشمار9 جون کو پاکستانی وقت کے مطابق صبح 10 بجے تک ہیں۔پوری دنیا میں…
Pakistani Molecular Virologist Contribution Ranked #1 in “Google Scholar”
In the treatment of viral infections, Pakistani molecular virologist, Professor Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar's scientific contribution "Antiviral Potentials of Medicinal Plants”, has been ranked #1 by the Google Scholar. A search for "Antiviral…
CG COMSTECH requests OIC states to support refugees during COVID-19 pandemic
Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary requested all OIC member states to support the plight of refugees during COVID-19 pandemic.
Foreign Minister’s telephone call with the Foreign Minister of New Zealand – GNP
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with The Right Honorable Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, to discuss matters related to the outbreak of…
China’s efforts to battle the COVID-19 are laudable: Bill Gates – GNP
Bill Gates says Beijing ‘did a lot of things right’ at the beginning of the outbreak and stated that the criticism of the Communist Party is a ‘distraction’.
Microsoft co-founder commented against criticism of China in an interview with…
CPEC advances forward amid the outbreak of Coronavirus – GNP
CPEC advances amid the outbreak of Coronavirus
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 and its difficulties, the journey of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is continuously starting towards its final destination of completion in the…
PM chaired meeting of the Federal Cabinet – GNP
Prime Minister Imran Khan today chaired meeting of the Federal Cabinet. The cabinet ratified decisions of the Economic Coordination Committee taken in its meetings held on 22-04-2020 and 27-04-2020.
OIC rejects Anti-Muslim Bias in India over the COVID-19 Spread – GNP
Muslims on Indian media and on mainstream media. The spread of islamophobia is also seen on social media platforms.
The Muslim minority is planned for the spread of coronavirus in the country.
General Secretariat expressed the rejection…
Foreign Minister Mahmood Qurashi held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minter UAE – GNP
Foreign Minister Mahmood Qurashi held a telephonic conversation with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan today.
Both of the leaders exchanged their views on the outbreak of the COVID-19 outbreak and talked about addressing it…
WHO, ITU, UNICEF to work with telecommunication companies to send vital health message to people…
The World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with support from UNICEF are working with telecommunication companies to message people on their mobile phones directly to send important health messages on…
Estonia supports NATO allies Spain and Italy in the fight against COVID-19
Estonia government decided to support both Spain and Italy with EUR 100,000. Estonia supports the mitigation of COVID-19 impact through the International Red Cross in the countries facing the biggest coronavirus crisis in Europe.
Netherland deployment of defence in the fight against corona-virus
Deployment Defence in the fight against COVID-19
The province Henan of China has presented the pandemic preventions to Baluchistan
According to the Chinese Embassy, the province Henan of China has presented the pandemic preventions to Baluchistan to fight against COVID-19. The supply has recently reached the Pakistan embassy in Beijing.
Leishenshan hospital transforms to a normal Hospital after COVID-19 fades
The last remaining patients in one of Wuhan Leishenshan (Thunder God Mountain) Hospital has been transformed back to a normal hospital. The hospital was built in 10 days to treat COVID-19 patients.
WHO is updating its global response strategy
WHO directer general Tedros tweeted that as the world approaches 2 million cases of COVID-19, so WHO is updating its global response strategy to control this pandemic and save lives. The update strategy summarizes the way forward and…
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan took part in a video conference to discuss the COVID-19
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan took part in a video conference to discuss the COVID-19 arranged by the Center for Global and Strategic Studies.
Chinese medicine effective in rehabilitation affected by COVID-19
Chinese traditional medicine has proved to be effective in treating the COVID-19 Patients according to a Chinese health official. According to Li Yu, an official with the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the patients…
Hubei’s critical COVID-19 cases drop below 100
The number of cases in Hubei drops below 100. Hubei was one of the critically hit provinces of china. The health commission of Hubei mentioned that amongst the 320 corona patients admitted in hospitals, 51 are severe cases and 44 are in…
Iran to create medicine for COVID-19 by plasma-derived therapy
Tehran (IP) - Iranian Health Ministry official Minoo Mohraz has stated that Iran's researchers are in trying to produce treatment for COVID-19 but plasma driven therapy. Iran's Health Ministry officials claimed that the researchers are…
Foreign Minister’s held a telephone call with counterpart of Kang Kyung-wha of the Republic of Korea…
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation this morning with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Ms. Kang Kyung-wha. The discussion focussed on the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
Extraordinary meeting of OIC Steering Committee on Health (SCH) on COVID-19 – GNP
An emergency virtual meeting of the OIC- Steering Committee on Health (SCH) at the Health Ministers- level was held to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic on 9 April 2020
China to collaborate with the US in fighting against the COVID-19 – GNP
China has endorsed a statement from a scholar from the US for fighting against the COVID-19 with collaboration.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that China is ready to support the vision of humanity and a shared future for…
Iran’s COVID-19 cases ‘flattening off,’ According to WHO – GNP
World Health Organization has declared that the graph for coronavirus is flatting off in the middle east. Due to the impressive measures taken against the virus, Iran is showing a flattening off of the number of cases according to Richard…
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of…
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, to discuss the situation arising out of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Commending Singapore’s deft handling of the public health crisis, Foreign Minister Qureshi stated that timely measures had helped in containing the…
Turkish President appeals citizens to follow the new rules for COVID-19 Quarantine – GNP
President Aliyev has asserted that the new rules regarding quarantine are to prevent the spread of the Virus in Azerbaijan. A set of new rules were implemented in Azerbaijan to prevent the spread of the disease.
The president recommended…
China Releases information on COVID-19 – GNP
China has released information on COVID-19 and is advancing on cooperation with the international community on COVID-19. Upholding the vision of working together and fighting the virus with a common goal China has shown a positive role from…
World Health Organization is celebrating World Health Day today – GNP
The World Health Organization is celebrating World Health Day today. According to WHO we celebrate the brave nurses and midwives for their efforts, bravery and resolve during the global Pandemic COVID-19.
Chinese Flag flies at half-mast at the embassy of China in Pakistan – GNP
According to the Chinese Embassy Pakistan, The flag of China flies at half-mast at the embassy of China in Pakistan to mourn the death of people who have died by fighting the deadly coronavirus
China actively Assisting African Countries in COVID-19 Fight – GNP
According to China Xinhua News China has been supporting African countries with medics and technical support since the outbreak of the COVID-19.
While China has been sending a medical team to Africa for 57 years now there are 1000 medics…
President Alvi Appeals the Nation for blood donation to Thalassemia Patients – GNP
President Alvi appeals to the nation for blood donation for Thalassaemia patients after visiting F-9 Park Thalassemia Center.
He stated that Thalassaemia patients are very dear to him and insisted on the need for blood transfusion of these…
A letter to Thailand from the Ambassador of Pakistan – GNP
In a letter to Thailand from the Ambassador of Pakistan, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, he asserted on keeping the community informed about the measures and progress by the embassy towards the efforts of fighting COVID-19.
The ambassador mentioned…
China’s Recovery A Positive Sign For World Economy Risking Through Pandemic – GNP
Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK in a message asserts China’s efforts and decisive measures in controlling COVID-19 and recovering economically. He states that it is an encouragement to the world.
The statement was in light of…
IMF Executive Board Approves US $109.4 Million To Rwanda To Fight COVID-19 – GNP
IMF Executive Board approves US $109.4 Million Disbursement to Rwanda to address the COVID-19 Pandemic following the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The economic consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly emerging. It has given rise to…
European Union response to corona-virus – GNP
European Union leaders struggled to build a unified response to the corona-virus epidemic that has hardly hit Italy and Spain objected that draft economic plan was too weak.
As the global outbreak first took hold, member states privileged…
Shah Mehmood Qureshi has Called for Joint Efforts of OIC Countries
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has called for joint efforts of OIC countries to tackle the Corona pandemic challenges. In a telephone conversation with the Secretary-General OIC Dr. Yousef Bin Ahmad Bin Al-Othaimeen on Monday…
Temporary Prohibitions of Entry (Travel Ban) into Indonesia for Foreigners – GNP
According to the Embassy of Indonesia, a press release has been issued that has banned travels to foreign visitors to Indonesia. The ban, however, is temporary and is because of the crisis of COVID-19.
The travel restrictions are under the…
Prime Minister Khan to inaugurate Cantonment General Hospital Rawalpindi – GNP
According to the Information Ministry, Prime Minister Khan will inaugurate Cantonment General Hospital Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister will pay a visit to different sections of the hospital and see the facilities there.
The…
Jack Ma foundation continuous assistance to different countries – GNP
Alibaba founder Jack Ma sent assistance to different countries in this crucial time.Different countries including Pakistan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Nepal,Israel, European, African and Latin American countries.
With the initial…
Experts and supplies from China to Pakistan to build isolation hospital – GNP
With the existing assistance to Pakistan, China further sent its experts and supplies to Pakistan to build temporary isolation hospital.
Frequent help came from China and further local government, red cross society and Chinese companies…
Holding breath for 10 seconds doesn’t confirm COVID-19 – GNP
WHO clarifies that holding the breath for 10 seconds doesn’t confirm that an individual is not infected with COVID-19. The only way you can know is to test it in a laboratory. Holding breath can be dangerous
Chinese Doctors Arrive in Pakistan to Help in Fight Against Coronavirus – GNP
To help Pakistan fight against COVID-19, a team of Chinese doctors arrived in Pakistan on Saturday.
A chart demonstrating lives saved because of canceled events – GNP
Embassy of Pakistan in Dublin shares a graph that demonstrates how canceling events and self-quarantine has reduced the number of lives form getting COVID-19
Chinese Company donated 15,000 Protection Suits to Pakistani Doctors – GNP
Ms. Yan Chen, Managing Director, Challenge Group of Companies from China called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today in Islamabad and donated 15,000 Protection Suits to be used by Pakistani Doctors and para-medical staff while dealing with…
UNICEF sends 14 Metric Tons of protective materials to Pakistan
According to UNICEF, 14 metric tons of protective gear ordered by the government of Pakistan have arrived that contains face masks, gloves, gowns and face shields. These were shipped by UNICEF with the assistance of the World bank
In Zhejiang and WeDoctor launched a global bilingual free consultation platform against COVID-19
At present, COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in many countries, the situation is grim. In the process of pandemic prevention and control, the Internet plays a pioneering role in the process of helping to fight the pandemic by virtue of its…
China ready to assist globally
President Xi Jinping said that china is ready to assist globally to protect against corona-virus and lift confidence in international community.
UNICEF Working Towards Clean Water Provision for Vulnerable Children
According to UNICEF the Climate change will increase the frequency of natural disasters which would lead to the destruction of contaminated water supplies. The most to be affected by it would be vulnerable children. UNICEF is attempting to…
Experts call for integrated approach to mitigate COVID-19 impact on labour force – GNP
Experts at an Online Seminar at SDPI stressed the need for a coordinated policy approach mechanism among the federal and provincial government institutions which they said is crucial to mitigate impact of COVID-19 on the labour force, a…
WeDoctor Global Consultation and Prevention Center launched – GNP
At present, COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in many countries, the situation is grim. In the process of pandemic prevention and control, the Internet plays a pioneering role in helping to fight the pandemic because of its speed, convenience,…
Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation Donation Arrives in Karachi to Help Fight Against COVID-19…
Today, the first batch of the much-needed medical supplies donated by the Jack Ma Foundation and the Alibaba Foundation arrived in Pakistan.
Information about Corornavirus and safty in Pashto Language
Information about Corornavirus and safty in Pashto Language
French Embassy sends condolence to Dr. Osama Riaz’s family and friends
French Embassy sends condolences to Dr. Osama Riaz’s family and friends. His death is a reminder of doctors across the world that are serving us every day risking their lives. Osama who was a doctor died serving the patients with…
Imran Khan’s Appeal to Trump to withdraw Economic Sanctions in Iran
Imran Khan in his recent tweet appeals to President Trump to withdraw the sanctions on Iran till COVID-19 is handled. The sanctions by the US government is making it more difficult to deal with Coronavirus
how Coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 is treated alonside the rivers, lakes, banks and bazaars as…
Dr Shoaib Ahmad senior scientist and member of core committee of Quaid-i-Azam University Alumni Association has discussed how Coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 is treated alonside the rivers, lakes, banks and bazaars as emerging dynamical…
Bahrain records first coronavirus death in Gulf
Egyptian media sources said that several army officers have been infected with the new coronavirus, Covid-19, but the Egyptian government has not announced it, Egypt Watch reported on Sunday.
New York, Los Angeles shut bars and restaurants, world’s central banks coordinate to combat…
Bars, restaurants, theatres and movie houses in New York and Los Angeles were ordered to shut down and several nations in South and Central America closed their borders in the latest moves around the world to combat the spread of the…
Venezuela orders ‘social quarantine’ in response to coronavirus
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday ordered businesses to close and citizens to remain in their homes in a “social quarantine” affecting six states and the capital, Caracas, starting on Monday to slow the spread of the…
Iran death toll to 724
The death toll from the novel coronavirus has killed 113 people in Iran over the past 24 hours, raising the country's death toll to 724, a health ministry official tweeted, adding that the number of infected people had reached 13,938.
IUCPSS Launches Awareness Campaign on COVID-19
The Inter-University Consortium for the Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan (IUCPSS), the largest network of Pakistani universities along with its member & partner university and organisations has launched an awareness campaign on…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on COVID 19, in New York
All of us face a common threat, the coronavirus — COVID 19. Today’s declaration of a pandemic is a call to action for everyone, everywhere. It’s also a call for responsibility and solidarity, as nations united and as people united.
KP’s women empowerment policy implementation to benefit GBV survivors
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Women Empowerment Policy (WEP) substantiates government’s strong commitment towards dealing with challenges that hinder women’s empowerment, said Sajida Hanif, Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) and Member Gender…
SAPM on Health, Ambassador of Iran, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan
Ambassador of Iran,Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. SAPM on Health Dr Zafar Mirza and Foreign Secretary Mr Sohail Mehmood were also present during the meeting.
Coronavirus pandemic “could be over by June” if countries act, says Chinese adviser
The global coronavirus pandemic could be over by June if countries mobilize to fight it, a senior Chinese medical adviser said on Thursday, as China declared the peak had passed there and new cases in Hubei fell to single digits for the…
Trump stops flights from Europe, global alarm over coronavirus spreads
Travelers scrambled to rebook flights and markets reeled on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping restrictions on travel from Europe, hitting battered airlines and heightening global alarm over the coronavirus.
China government spokesman says U.S. military may have brought virus to China
A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry suggested on Thursday the U.S. military might have brought the coronavirus to the Chinese city of Wuhan, which has been hardest hit by the outbreak, doubling down on a war of words with Washington.
Iran asks IMF for $5bn emergency funding to fight coronavirus
Iran has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency funding to help it fight the coronavirus outbreak that has hit the Islamic Republic hard, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Thursday.
Fatima Jinnah Women University Organized Seminar Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Deputy Secretary of Ministry Narcotics Mr. Abdul HameedBaloch highlighted such as several causes that are observed in the young generations who go towards the drug addiction. The main reasons include depression, pear pressure, unintentional…
زچہ و بچہ کی خوراک سے متعلقہ ورلڈ فوڈ پروگرام کی خصوصی مشیر اور اردن کی شہزادی سارہ زید کی وزارت…
زچہ و بچہ کی خوراک سے متعلقہ ورلڈ فوڈ پروگرام کی خصوصی مشیر اور اردن کی شہزادی سارہ زید کی وزارت خارجہ آمد۔ وزیر خارجہ مخدوم شاہ محمود قریشی نے وزارت خارجہ آمد پر معزز مہمان کا خیرمقدم کیا۔ شہزادی سارہ زید نے وزارت خارجہ میں وزیر خارجہ…
World Prematurity Day
Islamabad - 16 November 2019 ( GNP): Children born too soon can survive if they receive the right care at the right time and in the right place, says the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as the World Prematurity Day (WPD) is…