Aug 29
National
Pakistan Detects 76 New COVID Cases During Last Week
Islamabad, August 29, 2023 – Health officials in Pakistan have reported the detection of 76 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) during the last week.
Apr 25
World
China removes PCR test for inbound travelers
On April 25, 2023, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced to remove the mandatory polymerase chain reaction PCR tests before boarding flights.
Aug 8
Automotive, World
Toyota Motors suspends production at Tsutsumi plant
JAPAN: Toyota Motors Corporation on Monday announced to suspend production at Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan after detection of Covid-19 cases. The company apologized for the anxiety and concern that this news may cause to people in the surrounding regions. The virus is an issue that has the potential to affect all … Read more
Jul 26
Automotive, World
COVID-19 cases reported at Toyota work sites
Takaoka Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: Toyota Motors Corporation on Tuesday announced COVID-19 cases reported at its work sites. In a statement the company said that this news may cause to people in the surrounding regions. The virus is an issue that has the potential to affect all Toyota locations and we are continuously … Read more
State Bank of Pakistan Jun 8
Money & Banking
SBP lifts quarantine requirement for banknotes
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday lifted the requirement of quarantine on banknotes, which was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. The central bank through past letters, advised banks to disinfect, seal and quarantine cash collected from its counters for fourteen (14) days or process such banknotes through Pakistan Council of … Read more
State Bank of Pakistan Jan 7
Money & Banking
SBP continues banking relaxations amid rising COVID cases
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday extended the banking relaxation till June 30, 2022 due to rise in cases of coronavirus – COVID-19. Through BPRD Circular Letter 19 of 2021, various relaxations were provided to the regulated entities for easing of the challenges faced by them and their account holders due to … Read more
Nov 27
National, Top stories
Pakistan bans foreign travelers on new Covid variant
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has banned foreign travel from six South African countries and Hong Kong due to the emergence of a new coronavirus variant namely ‘Omicron’. Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar in his Tweet said: “Based on the emergence of the new Covid variant, notification has been issued restrict travel from 6 … Read more
Nov 26
World
Saudi Arabia allows direct entry from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has allowed direct entry from Pakistan with effect from December 01, 2021, according to a report. The nationals of Pakistan are now eligible for direct entry without spending 14-day quarantine in a third country. According to Saudi Press Agency report quoting an official source at the ministry of interior, the directive will … Read more
Nov 8
Finance, National, Top stories
Pakistan to emerge as food surplus country: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan will emerge from a food deficit to a food surplus country. The prime minister on Sunday said that the prices of oil, gas and edible oil were not in the government’s control. “However the owing to the record crops this year, Pakistan would emerge from a … Read more
Nov 5
Finance
Full plan pivotal to regain economic glory: Tarin
KARACHI: Shaukat Tarin, Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, on Friday said that comprehensive economic plan is pivotal to regain Pakistan’s economic glory. “Comprehensive economic plan and political will was pivotal in order to regain country’s lost economic glory,” he said. He stated this while addressing as a chief guest at 18th Annual … Read more