Archive of 28 February 2020
Pakistan ‘temporarily’ opens Taftan border to allow stranded citizens to return
Feb 28, 2020Around 250 to 300 Pakistanis were stuck in Iran after the coronavirus outbreak. Assistant commissioner says Taftan border between Iran and Pakistan has been...
15 killed, more than 30 injured as train hits bus near Sukkur
Feb 28, 2020The incident occurred when a passenger bus tried to cross a railway line at Rohri. Police and rescue officials reached the spot and shifted...
PM will give away Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships on March 2
Feb 28, 2020As part of the Ehsaas scholarships policy, 2% scholarships will be exclusively awarded to students with special needs. Following the official launch of the...
Senate body reviews ‘Torture and Custodial Death Prevention and Punishment Bill, 2020’
Feb 28, 2020Torture and Custodial Death Prevention and Punishment Bill, 2020, introduced by Senator Sherry Rehman; the committee recommended some amendments and assured that after their...
WHO urges public to follow basic preventive measures against coronavirus
Feb 28, 2020Government of Pakistan is now treating the two patients as per standardized clinical protocols. WHO are stepping-up provision of immediate support to the government...
NZ PM urges Australia to stop deporting ‘your people and your problems’
Feb 28, 2020"Not every Kiwi migrant will be perfect. But evidence shows that the vast majority are providing a net benefit to Australia." "They earn more,...
National Action Plan for coronavirus prevention, management developed: Senate told
Feb 28, 2020Shibli Faraz said the government was on alert mode over possible spread of Novel Coronavirus from China, Iran and other COVID-19 affected countries. Shibli...