Govt not solely reliant on gifts, donations for COVID-19 vaccines, says Dr Sultan
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan speaks to the media at the NCOC. Photo: Screengrab
SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan says there is misinformation regarding the government’s plan on buying vaccines.
SAPM says there has been a delay in the vaccine s arrival in the country because of supply issues being faced across the world.
Urges people to follow coronavirus SOPs and observe Eid with simplicity.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan assured the nation on Tuesday that the government was not solely relying on gifts and donations for coronavirus vaccines and had a purchase plan in place.
Eid holidays: Pakistan places complete ban on tourism from May 8-16
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Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar chairing a meeting of NCOC. File photo
Pakistan has announced it will impose a full ban on tourism from May 8-16, as the third wave of the coronavirus intensifies across the country.
A meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) was held today (Tuesday) where important decisions were taken by the body.
A press release issued by the ministry announced that the NCOC had decided to ban tourism from May 8-16. Closure of tourist resorts, public parks and hotels in / around tourist spots to remain closed, read the press release.
No exams until June 15 due to rising coronavirus cases: Shafqat Mehmood
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan. Photo: Screengrab via Geo News.
Govt, in the light of NCOC s suggestion, has decided to cancel all exams until June 15.
Minister Shafqat Mehmood says O and A level students will be able to appear in their exams in the October/ November session.
An exception applies to A2 students who must take the exams right now following strict coronavirus SOPs, says the minister.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Tuesday announced that as per the suggestion of the National Command and Operation Centre, all board exams have been postponed till June 15 given the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan addresses a press conference in Islamabad. DawnNewsTV
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said on Tuesday that a special committee of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) was monitoring the oxygen situation in the country and trying to improve it.
He made the comments during a press conference in Islamabad to apprise the public about the government s steps to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Asking the public to trust decisions taken by NCOC, he said the forum was working to increase the capacity of hospitals.
Pakistan announces ban on tourism, travel during Eid holidays
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Ban on tourism to remain throughout Eid holidays.
NCOC announces inter-provincial and inter-city transport bans.
All tourist resorts, public parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and transport to remain closed as well, says Ministry of Interior.
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior announced fresh restrictions across the country on Tuesday, which includes a complete ban on tourism from May 8-16.
A meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) was held today (Tuesday) where important decisions were taken by the body.
A press release issued by the ministry announced that the NCOC had decided to ban tourism from May 8-16. Closure of tourist resorts, public parks and hotels in / around tourist spots to remain closed, read the press release.