Pakistan witnesses upsurge in Covid-19 cases; mask mandate returns on domestic flights
Pakistan on Sunday reported more than 400 coronavirus cases for a second consecutive day. Karachi`s positivity rate was also recorded at 21.71 per cent -- the highest in the country, according to Pakistan`s media.
Jun 27, 2022, 07:47 AM IST
Pakistan to impose lockdown in major cities as COVID-19 wave continues
Due to the "extremely serious" COVID-19 situation in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government is mulling to impose lockdown in major cities as the coronavirus trajectory continues.
Apr 22, 2021, 11:20 AM IST
Sputnik V COVID vaccine: Importer threatens Pakistan if desired price not fixed soon, may sell it to other country
The drug pricing committee of DRAP had recommended Rs 8,449 for two doses of the vaccine, which is not acceptable to the importer," an official of the federal government told Geo.tv. The importer also said selling the shipment to some other country was "an option if an appropriate price is not fixed" of their product.
Mar 24, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
Pakistan to take part in India-led initiative on COVID-19 crisis
In March 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a SAARC meet on the COVID-19 pandemic. The meet saw all the SAARC heads of govt and state taking part barring Pakistan. One of the key outcomes of the meet was the establishment of the SAARC emergency fund, with India contributing USD 10 million to it.
Feb 17, 2021, 17:25 PM IST
