Covid-19: Pakistan records 2,885 new cases in last 24 hrs

Pakistan has recorded 89 deaths and 2,885 new cases due to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, on Tuesday.

In the past 24 hours, 89 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 8,487. 13,932 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 2,486 patients are in critical condition.

The total count of active cases is 44,218 and the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases reaches up to 8.58 per cent.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 423,179.

A total of 33,610 tests were conducted across the country during this period. Overall 370,474 people have recovered from the deadly disease so far while 5,827,852 samples have been tested thus far.

Earlier on Monday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) had been told that the provincial authorities are implementing strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic by the imposition of fines and seizing properties of violators of the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

According to statistics, the positivity rate of coronavirus pandemic in Sindh is 15.83, 11.93 pc in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) region, 11.61 pc in Balochistan, 2.89 pc in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), 8.20 pc Islamabad and 8.22 in Punjab.

The officials had stated that more than 40,000 coronavirus detection tests are being conducted on a daily basis since last two weeks and 81 per cent COVID-19 positive patients were belonging to the major cities.

With regards to the ongoing detection tests across the country, they said that 40 per cent of tests were conducted on the basis of contact tracing in the last week.

Smart lockdown imposed at 4,503 spots with a population of around 150 million across the country, said the officials, adding that strict steps are being taken to curb the virus spread in provinces besides enforcement of SOPs.

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Covid-19: Pakistan records 2,885 new cases in last 24 hrs

Pakistan has recorded 89 deaths and 2,885 new cases due to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, on Tuesday.

In the past 24 hours, 89 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 8,487. 13,932 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 2,486 patients are in critical condition.

The total count of active cases is 44,218 and the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases reaches up to 8.58 per cent.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 423,179.

A total of 33,610 tests were conducted across the country during this period. Overall 370,474 people have recovered from the deadly disease so far while 5,827,852 samples have been tested thus far.

Earlier on Monday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) had been told that the provincial authorities are implementing strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic by the imposition of fines and seizing properties of violators of the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

According to statistics, the positivity rate of coronavirus pandemic in Sindh is 15.83, 11.93 pc in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) region, 11.61 pc in Balochistan, 2.89 pc in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), 8.20 pc Islamabad and 8.22 in Punjab.

The officials had stated that more than 40,000 coronavirus detection tests are being conducted on a daily basis since last two weeks and 81 per cent COVID-19 positive patients were belonging to the major cities.

With regards to the ongoing detection tests across the country, they said that 40 per cent of tests were conducted on the basis of contact tracing in the last week.

Smart lockdown imposed at 4,503 spots with a population of around 150 million across the country, said the officials, adding that strict steps are being taken to curb the virus spread in provinces besides enforcement of SOPs.

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IHC dismisses plea challenging appointments of advisers, SAPMs

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a plea challenging appointments of his advisers and special assistants.

A two-member bench of the IHC comprising Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Ghulam Azam Qambrani released the reserved verdict in the open court. The verdict was reserved on September 9, after the completion of arguments from both sides.

Earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had released a written order that stated there was no restriction of appointing persons having dual nationality as special assistants to the prime minister (SAPMs).

The order read, ‘It is pursuant to the said powers that the Federal Government has made the Rules of 1973 and has described the “Organizations of Divisions” in rule 4 ibid. Sub-rule 6 of rule 4 enables the Prime Minister to appoint Special Assistant or Special Assistants and to determine their status and functions.’

Read more: PM Imran Khan submits his reply in SAPM, advisers appointment case

It also read the premier is answerable to the nationals and the parliament and he is authorised to appoint officials and other persons for assistance. There is no restriction regarding the number of special assistants by the prime minister.

In its ruling, the high court stated that the importance and contribution.

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PM Imran Khan summons meeting of govt spokespersons today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned an important meeting of the government spokespersons at 4:30 pm today.

The session will review the political and economic situation of the country. The participants of the meeting will also review the ongoing political movement of the opposition party.

A briefing will be given on the latest situation of COVID-19 pandemic and the steps taken by the government to curb its spread.

PM Imran Khan will address the spokesperson to brief over the federal government’s strategy to fight against coronavirus and economic targets of the country.

Moreover, the premier will also provide guidelines to the spokespersons regarding the government’s narrative.

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IHC dismisses plea challenging appointments of advisers, SAPMs

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a plea challenging appointments of his advisers and special assistants.

A two-member bench of the IHC comprising Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Ghulam Azam Qambrani released the reserved verdict in the open court. The verdict was reserved on September 9, after the completion of arguments from both sides.

Earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had released a written order that stated there was no restriction of appointing persons having dual nationality as special assistants to the prime minister (SAPMs).

The order read, ‘It is pursuant to the said powers that the Federal Government has made the Rules of 1973 and has described the “Organizations of Divisions” in rule 4 ibid. Sub-rule 6 of rule 4 enables the Prime Minister to appoint Special Assistant or Special Assistants and to determine their status and functions.’

Read more: PM Imran Khan submits his reply in SAPM, advisers appointment case

It also read the premier is answerable to the nationals and the parliament and he is authorised to appoint officials and other persons for assistance. There is no restriction regarding the number of special assistants by the prime minister.

In its ruling, the high court stated that the importance and contribution.

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PM Imran Khan summons meeting of govt spokespersons today

Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned an important meeting of the government spokespersons at 4:30 pm today.

The session will review the political and economic situation of the country. The participants of the meeting will also review the ongoing political movement of the opposition party.

A briefing will be given on the latest situation of COVID-19 pandemic and the steps taken by the government to curb its spread.

PM Imran Khan will address the spokesperson to brief over the federal government’s strategy to fight against coronavirus and economic targets of the country.

Moreover, the premier will also provide guidelines to the spokespersons regarding the government’s narrative.

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PM urges nationals to fight against drug menace alongside ANF, police

Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the nationals to fight against the drug menace alongside the Anti-Narcotics Forces (ANF) and police forces as it is the collective responsibility of the society.

PM Imran Khan, while addressing an event at ANF headquarters after inaugurating the new building today, said that narcotics affect the discipline of society and no one had shown seriousness in past to eliminate the menace of drugs from the country.

The premier said that he heard about narcotics in Pakistan during the anti-Soviet Afghan ‘jihad’ and those making money by drug trafficking had not been considered as criminals. He added that the consumption of drugs is spreading like cancer in society as around 7 million people became drug addicts in Pakistan.

He criticised the past rulers for not paying attention to the menace of drugs. He said that in Pakistan, politicians were used to running their election campaigns by using money collected through corrupt practices and drug trafficking.

He added that Islamabad police chief apprised him about the rise in consumption of drugs in schools. He said that narcotics act like a silent killer which has now spread out to universities from schools.

‘Not only ANF but society should have to play its role to fight against narcotics. It is not only the responsibility of police forces to fight the crime but it is the duty of a society too.”

Earlier, PM Imran Khan visited ANF headquarters to inaugurate its new building. He also laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.

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