COVID-19: Pakistan records 1,808 new cases, 34 deaths

The statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has shown that 1,808 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 more deaths were recorded across the country during the last 24 hours.

The tally of deaths reached up to 7,055 in Pakistan, whereas, the number of active cases of COVID-19 reached up to 22,088 and the total count of infections stood at 349,992.
36,686 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours and the country has so far carried out 4810182 tests.

784 more patients recovered from the virus, whereas, the total number of recoveries stands at 320,849 patients.

Earlier on Wednesday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan had said the number of COVID-19 cases surged in Pakistan during the recent few weeks and time has come to take tough decisions.

 

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COVID-19: Pakistan records 1,808 new cases, 34 deaths

The statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has shown that 1,808 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 more deaths were recorded across the country during the last 24 hours.

The tally of deaths reached up to 7,055 in Pakistan, whereas, the number of active cases of COVID-19 reached up to 22,088 and the total count of infections stood at 349,992.
36,686 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours and the country has so far carried out 4810182 tests.

784 more patients recovered from the virus, whereas, the total number of recoveries stands at 320,849 patients.

Earlier on Wednesday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan had said the number of COVID-19 cases surged in Pakistan during the recent few weeks and time has come to take tough decisions.

 

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JUI-F removed party spokesman Hafiz Hussain Ahmed

The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Wednesday removed party spokesman Hafiz Hussain Ahmed over opposing the narrative of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif۔

The JUI-F has appointed Aslam Ghauri as the acting spokesman of the party besides also issuing a show-cause notice to Hafiz Hussain Ahmed over his remarks against Nawaz Sharif’s narrative.

According to sources, the decision to remove Hafiz Hussain Ahmed was taken during the meeting of the top consultative body of the JUI-F, Majlis-e-Shura, where an inquiry committee under Maulana Abdul Qayyum was also formed to probe into the matter.

Hafiz Hussain distanced himself from the narrative of the PML-N leader during the Quetta rally as the JUI-F at that time termed the remarks of their party spokesman as a personal comment.

The sources said that JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who headed the Majlis-e-Shura meeting, also briefed the party regarding the decisions taken by the PDM.

Although Hafiz Hussain Ahmed is the first one to openly oppose the narrative of the PML-N leader from the JUI-F and sent packing, there are many top leaders within PML-N who had opposed the narative and shared the same fate.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan chief Abdul Qadir Baloch on November 01 announced to part ways with the party citing rhetoric against Pakistan Army from the platform of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

“The only reason I have decided to part ways with the PML-N is its narrative against Pakistan Army,” he said while terming the act as unacceptable for him.

Later another top party leader, Sanaullah Zehri also announced resignation from the PML-N over a similar reason.

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PPP, PML-N workers clashed in Gilgit-Baltistan

A clash reportedly broke out between workers of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) during the election campaign rally in Gilgit District on Wednesday.

As per details, former chief minister Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, who is also president of the PML-N GB chapter has accused PPP of opening fire on PML-N workers in Jaglot town of Gilgit District.

 He levelled these allegations during his address to a public rally in Gilgit district which was also attended by PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz.

The PML-N Jaglot Youth Wing President, Imran Amir, has accused PPP of opening fire on his car. The PML-N leader said he will register an FIR against PPP workers.

It is pertinent to mention here that PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz are staying in Gilgit and running their parties election campaigns for upcoming GB polls to be held on November 15.

Earlier today, Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a one-on-one meeting today (Wednesday) in Gilgit Baltistan.

Both leaders discussed the overall political situation of the country. The one-on-one meeting was followed by a delegation-level meeting between PPP and PML-N party leaders.

The PPP delegation includes Sherry Rehman, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, and President PPP Gilgit Baltistan Amjad Hussain.

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JUI-F removed party spokesman Hafiz Hussain Ahmed

The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Wednesday removed party spokesman Hafiz Hussain Ahmed over opposing the narrative of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif۔

The JUI-F has appointed Aslam Ghauri as the acting spokesman of the party besides also issuing a show-cause notice to Hafiz Hussain Ahmed over his remarks against Nawaz Sharif’s narrative.

According to sources, the decision to remove Hafiz Hussain Ahmed was taken during the meeting of the top consultative body of the JUI-F, Majlis-e-Shura, where an inquiry committee under Maulana Abdul Qayyum was also formed to probe into the matter.

Hafiz Hussain distanced himself from the narrative of the PML-N leader during the Quetta rally as the JUI-F at that time termed the remarks of their party spokesman as a personal comment.

The sources said that JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who headed the Majlis-e-Shura meeting, also briefed the party regarding the decisions taken by the PDM.

Although Hafiz Hussain Ahmed is the first one to openly oppose the narrative of the PML-N leader from the JUI-F and sent packing, there are many top leaders within PML-N who had opposed the narative and shared the same fate.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan chief Abdul Qadir Baloch on November 01 announced to part ways with the party citing rhetoric against Pakistan Army from the platform of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

“The only reason I have decided to part ways with the PML-N is its narrative against Pakistan Army,” he said while terming the act as unacceptable for him.

Later another top party leader, Sanaullah Zehri also announced resignation from the PML-N over a similar reason.

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PPP, PML-N workers clashed in Gilgit-Baltistan

A clash reportedly broke out between workers of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) during the election campaign rally in Gilgit District on Wednesday.

As per details, former chief minister Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman, who is also president of the PML-N GB chapter has accused PPP of opening fire on PML-N workers in Jaglot town of Gilgit District.

 He levelled these allegations during his address to a public rally in Gilgit district which was also attended by PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz.

The PML-N Jaglot Youth Wing President, Imran Amir, has accused PPP of opening fire on his car. The PML-N leader said he will register an FIR against PPP workers.

It is pertinent to mention here that PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto and PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz are staying in Gilgit and running their parties election campaigns for upcoming GB polls to be held on November 15.

Earlier today, Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a one-on-one meeting today (Wednesday) in Gilgit Baltistan.

Both leaders discussed the overall political situation of the country. The one-on-one meeting was followed by a delegation-level meeting between PPP and PML-N party leaders.

The PPP delegation includes Sherry Rehman, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, and President PPP Gilgit Baltistan Amjad Hussain.

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PM expresses condolences on the fatalities in Iran due to Covid-19

Iran’s foreign minister Dr Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in his two-day visit to Pakistan as they discussed on Wednesday prospects of bilateral interests and trade prospects.

In the meeting wherein Pakistan-Iran relations were cherished and deliberated over, the PM expressed his condolences on the fatalities in Iran due to Covid-19 pandemic.

The PM said the smart lockdown strategy implemented in Pakistan alongside other steps taken to contain viral spread proved beneficial for Pakistan.

Matters such as bilateral cooperation and economic relations between the neighbouring states were brought up in the scheduled meeting today, as well.

Reportedly, Iranian FM conveyed the message of their supremo to Pakistani premier expressing his interest in enhancing bilateral trade.

FM Zarif said Iran is interested in increasing the bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in some sectors.

On the other hand, both of them concurred that with peace in Afghanistan, which is contiguous to both the countries, the region will see rising economic cooperation and growing trade aspects.

Prime Minister Khan said there was no military solution to the Afghan conflict and noted efforts by Pakistan to contribute to the peace process in long-embattled Afghanistan. He maintained Pakistan will continue its support up until Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process has come to fruition.

Furthermore, the Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif, on behalf of his government, said their support to Pakistan for Kashmir cause remains unhindered. Both PM Khan and Iran’s FM noted that in order to maintain peace in the region, both countries will have to work together.

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