A Pakistani startup, Poulta, an artificial intelligence (AI) company has developed a design of smart portable ventilator amid the coronavirus. The company works in improving the poultry farming industry but as per requirement, it is working on portable ventilators.
The design of the ventilator has been sent to the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for approval.
Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Poulta, Ali Murtaza Solangi emphasized that traditional ventilators require a team to be trained to operate them. However, their smart design can be operated remotely and centrally through the internet.
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All the relevant public companies, private companies, and technology product companies have been brought together by the government.
Pakistan is currently facing a shortage of ventilators which is essential for the treatment of the coronavirus. Many companies have sent their designs as of now. A committee formed by the government will test the designs, and once approved, the work on the chosen design will begin.
An average ventilator from abroad would cost around $10,000-$12,000. Keeping in mind, the budget restraints, Pakistan can’t afford a huge quantity. However, Poulta’s design, if approved, can cost $2200.
Once approved, the company can put together 500-1000 ventilators with the next 5 weeks.
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With an increase in the number of reported coronavirus cases, the Sindh Government has established their ‘first-ever’ drive-thru coronavirus testing facility in the country.The drive-through testing facility has been established in the Jahangir Kothari Parade area of Clifton.
Sindh Information Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah along with Secretary for Local Government Department Roshan Ali Shaikh and Deputy Commissioner South on Tuesday visited the drive-thru testing facility.
Here’s what Sindh Information Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah tweeted on Tuesday:
Have inaugurated the first Drive-Through #COVID_19 Testing Center eatablished by Health and LocalGovt departments, in Karachi. Got myself tested too,it turned out negative alhamdolillah. These drive-through testing centers will be introduced in other cities of Sindh inshaAllah.
— Syed Nasir Hussain Shah (@SyedNasirHShah) March 31, 2020
Speaking to a local news channel, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that as the demand for testing kits is increasing, we’ve decided to establish this set up on the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
Here’s the video:
ڈرائیو تھرو ٹیسٹ کے لئے ڈی سی ساوتھ آفس کی ہیلپ لائن 02199203012 پر فون کریں۔ وزیربلدیات واطلاعات سندھ سید ناصرحسین شاہ
ہیلپ لائن ٹیسٹ کے لئے وقت اور کوڈ فراہم کریگی۔وزیربلدیات واطلاعات سندھ سید ناصرحسین شاہ pic.twitter.com/doSsqlMXxf
— SyedNasirHussainShah's Office (@NasirShahOffice) March 31, 2020
To avail this testing facility, an individual would be required to call the DC South helpline (021-99203012) for a reservation between 9am and 5pm. The call operator will provide you with a time and code for the test after registering your call. Walk-ins are strictly not allowed.
The individual will also be asked a set of questions if they want to get tested which will include your travel history and symptoms.
Moreover, the LG minister said more drive-thru facilities will be introduced across the province.
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Amid the on-going global crisis, Saudi Arabia had announced bans on international flights and a temporary ban on Umrah to contain the spread of coronavirus. Earlier, the holy cite of Makkah had been temporarily shut down for disinfecting the whole cite.
Later, the Tawaaf came to a halt on March 21 when the government announced extraordinary measures to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The authorities also banned congregational prayers in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabvi allowing only the staff workers and security guards.
But just recently, the Tawaaf on the Mataaf has finally been resumed allowing only a small gathering at a time.
Tawaaf has resumed on the Mataaf allowing a small gathering of people to perform their ritual. pic.twitter.com/gFyjeG3qFM
According to Gulf News, Saudi Arabia will suspend all international flights for two weeks from Sunday, 15th March 2020. The decision of suspension was made in order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus as per the announcement made on Saturday by the Ministry of Interior.
On Friday, reportedly, 24 new cases of coronavirus infections were reported in the Kingdom, leading the count to 86 cases.
Earlier, as Umrah attracts millions of Muslims from all over the globe, on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saudi Arabia has announced to temporarily suspended religious visits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The sudden increase in reported coronavirus cases has shaken the world.
The Saudi government is taking strict actions to stop the virus as neighboring countries including Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates have reported a number of cases. However, no infections have been reported in Saudi Arabia by the authorities so far.
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Keeping in mind the safety, the country has also suspended entry for those with a tourist visa from countries with confirmed outbreaks of coronavirus. Adding on to this, Saudi Arabia is also suspending entry by the citizens residing in GCC who are traveling under their national IDs. But for Saudis who are abroad will be able to return home and GCC citizens will also be permitted to return to their countries using their own national IDs.
This is definitely a state of emergency and we can really hope this virus stops from spreading. Let’s pray for this situation to get better.
Saudi Arabia has extended flight and travel bans
The recent coronavirus fears have made Saudi Arabia to extend the ban. Moreover, it has further extended its flights and travel ban for countries including the European Union and 12 other countries after announcing 24 new cases overnight to bring its total to 45, according to media reports.
The temporary ban on Umrah for pilgrims has been extended
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia airline has extended the ban until 31st March 2020. The airline had mentioned that the ban would be implied on those traveling on Umrah and tourist visa from the country as reports of five virus-infected cases from the country have been confirmed.
Here’s the circular that was issued on Tuesday
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What do you think of Saudi Arabia’s decision? Let us know in the comments below.
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Economic activity has suffered greatly since the COVID19 pandemic broke out. For struggling economies like Pakistan, this unprecedented turn of events has great implications. The first case of the novel coronavirus emerged in Pakistan in February.
All major provinces of the country have been in complete lockdown since the third week of March, and the jobs and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands have suffered nationwide. Especially, the group of people whose wages are the only source to provide for their families- the millions of Pakistanis surviving on daily wages.
In this time of severe turmoil and uncertainty, PepsiCo Pakistan has risen to the occasion by pledging to provide millions of meals to those who are most in need. With the incomes of millions compromised due to the nation shutting down, there is a dire need for corporations, brands and the more privileged segments of society to mobilize their efforts for the welfare of others.
Today, we announce our commitment to provide millions of meals to support struggling families of Pakistan that are finding it difficult to make ends meet in these tough times.
The #MillionsOfMeals initiative will work towards the provision of meals to those who are most in need. Considering the gravity of the situation in an economic system such as Pakistan’s, it is greatly uplifting for an organization to step forward and pledge their support for the welfare of the nation.
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the world has been plunged into disturbing and uncertain times. In these times, such an act of kindness and thoughtfulness is all that is needed to inspire hope among masses.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned the public regarding the scammers and hackers who have been taking advantage of the ongoing pandemic to hack your mobile phones and computers.
“Hackers are infecting mobile phones and computers by sending Malware through coronavirus related scam emails, messages, pictures ads, files, documents or links. Therefore, stay safe and browse only authentic websites for obtaining credible news related to coronavirus,” says PTA.
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Amid the chaos, the novel virus has induced over the globe, hackers are taking the opportunity to send malware to your devices. Click on any emails, or links consciously. Refer to only authentic websites for news and stats.
The usage of the internet in Pakistan has increased by 15% as educational institutes have started online classes for students, many companies have “work-from-home” policy and many other people have resorted to browsing in their free time due to the lockdown countrywide.
“there is sufficient internet capacity available in the country to meet the growing demands of the future. PTA has been closely monitoring the internet usage patterns so as to ensure that fast and efficient telecom services remain available to the consumers in this difficult time,” says PTA.
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Hareem Shah, a popular TikToker took it to her Twitter and dropped hints of hosting a Ramadan transmission this year (2020) on a leading TV channel.
Shah rose to fame because of her TikTok video recorded in the Foreign Office. Social media uproared as to how she was permitted to record the video inside the office.
Shah is just another girl who is riding on the waves of popularity all across Pakistan and beyond the borders for her obstinate and histrionic behavior which had turned into another topic of discussion for Pakistani public.
Shah asks her fans in the tweet, “Do you want to see me host it? Share your thoughts.”
I have been approached by a Leading TV Channel to host their 2020 Ramadan transmission .. Do you want to see me host it? Share your thoughts.
Many ministers including the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, become a part of Shah’s videos which involved indecent acts by her and her friend, Sundas Khattak.
It was also reported later that she left Pakistan to move to Canada after sensitive information about her was leaked and was made public putting Shah’s safety in jeopardy but we guess, she never left.
Let us know if you would prefer Shah hosting a TV show or not?
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With the coronavirus ensuring many of us are confined to our homes, an opportunity arises for us to be a bit more experimental with our beauty regimes. And, while we encourage you to build up a bold look for that 10 am Zoom call for a work meeting or whip out a glossy pout when your friends dial in on HouseParty, enforced solitude also offers the chance to trial a more potent skincare ingredient, to switch up the way we care for our hair or even just to give ourselves some downtime from our usual beauty routines.
With that in mind, here are some suggestions for those men and women who are curious about the ideal skincare guide in this quarantine condition:
1. What skincare routine should we adopt during social-distancing?
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It is crucial to keep up your regular skincare regimen. The best thing you can do during these times is to make sure you keep your face clean. Do wash your face regularly and moisturize it. But, you must be careful not to over wash and cause dryness to your facial skin.
2. Should you apply sunscreen at home?
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The spectrum of light isn’t just about the sunburn you’re getting at the beach. It’s about many different damaging forms of light that you’re encountering all day, every day. And that’s why SPF is the most important thing you can do for your skin, whether you’re outside or inside or whether it’s summer or winter.
3. What diet should you follow for that flawless skin?
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It’s all about detoxing and working on your insides. So, choose whole foods, eat more fruits, and go low on sugar and carbs. Don’t forget potent immune-boosting nutrients that will give your body an extra wall of defense.
Zinc fights against viruses so eat your weight in pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and egg yolks. Get lots of vitamin C through citrus fruits, kiwis, papaya, and strawberries. Selenium helps too, so binge on organic meats/eggs, onion, garlic and broccoli. Everything can add up to a beautiful glow.
4. Keep yourself hydrated, hydrated and a little more hydration won’t harm anyone.
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Two liters of water a day is mandatory, which leads to a glowing skin alongside good health. Your body and your skin will thank you for the hydration.
5. You should add supplements to your diet
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You should add supplements and multivitamins to your diet that will help your skin and your immunity, to combat the Coronavirus hanging over our heads like a sword these days. Make sure your vitamin D is optimum.
Take a supplement that contains your daily-required dose. This is especially important if you are already aware that you are deficient. You can also add an anti-inflammatory or immunity-boosting supplement with curcumin, ginger, pithorin, and milk thistle extracts.
6. Why not try DIY skincare?
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Make it a point of cleansing your face properly, as all your overnight skin-secretions and night creams are sitting on your skin. After that, hold a warm towel to relax your face for a minute or two. Then, use a moisturizer suited to your skin type and massage your face for a few minutes.
Rinse it off with slightly warm water. Finish by running a cube of ice over your face and voila, your at-home skin facial is done! Moreover, you can use jade rollers for more thorough lymphatic drainage.
Multani Mitti or Fuller’s earth can help tighten your pores and brighten your skin. It will also help against any oiliness caused by the onset of summer. A bit of grated coconut or turmeric works wonders as a gentle massage and exfoliating medium.
Turmeric can also be left on as a mask, its antiseptic properties make it ideal for this time. Those of you who have oily skin will do well to add a dash of lemon into the mix. A spoon full of honey mixed with a little sugar makes for a wonderful hydrating exfoliant too!
7. Is there any reason why you’re not exercising?
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Exercise helps maintain healthy levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol. A high cortisol level could lead to breakouts or cause the collagen in your skin to break down, which can increase wrinkles and sagging. A good workout will actually help your body in the production of collagen, and this keeps your skin firm and supple so don’t miss out on a workout.
Also, remember that we’re all in this together!
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As almost everyone is locked inside their homes amid this deadly virus, people have now started to bring out their creativity like no other. Although the situation all around the world is critical, it has made people unhappy and in depression.
To distract their minds and kill boredom, people have now started online courses, learning to cook, help around the house, binge-watch their favorite series etc. Who knew you could do much?
Speaking of how the virus has impacted lives, many Pakistani celebrities speaking against this novel coronavirus, Urwa Hocane has also been keeping her fans and followers posted.
Just recently, Urwa shared her pictures on Instagram with a long post saying that she has mixed feelings about the pandemic and that she really misses her family.
Here’s what Urwa Hocane wrote:
I have been wondering that I have such mixed feelings about the pandemic! While I am thinking that it’s a global disaster on a human level, I also notice the planet is healing which I feel was so much needed as we had become so careless about harming it and how!
She further mentioned how she’s missing her family so much, away from all of them. She also mentioned all the things she’s grateful for and prayed for the ones who are suffering amid this novel coronavirus.
She further added,
While I am missing my mother and my family so so much, I am also grateful that I can be warm & safe at home, I have loved ones that I can talk to and I have food on my table. My heart goes out to all the people struggling right now, be it having to worry about food & health facilities or be it leaving your home to go out and fight on the frontline as a doctor, policeman, etc
Stay strong & positive ya’ll & most importantly be grateful & kind & STAY HOME ❤️ #covid19
p.s. I have been enjoying the sunrises & sunsets quite deeply!
What Urwa was happy about were the environmental differences she has noticed. Indeed, the earth we live in is healing. It’s finally gotten a chance to recover. That’s a major positive change we’ve all noticed.
Stay safe and stay home.
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According to GSM Arena, the top 10 trending phones of the ‘week 13’ comprise of Huawei P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ taking the top two spots.
GSM Arena, a tech-website comes up with a list of top 10 phones every week according to their global ranks. Other phones that have made it to the list are from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra was in the lead in February, from the Mi 10 and the vanilla S20. However, this week it is in the 10th position.
Surprisingly enough, 5 phones on the top of the list come from Xiaomi – a Chinese electronics company.
Globally acclaimed smartphone brand, TECNO, has collaborated with TitTok for its #CamonShow challenge. Its goal is to boost the profile of newly launched Camon 15. It caused a stir on social media sites, receiving over 20 million views in just 3 days of its Grand Launch.
TECNO’s brand ambassador, Mehwish Hayat, gave a first go to the challenge. It later went popular among famous TikTokers, nationwide. Ms.Hayat’s challenge encouraged the fans to showcase their acting skills and hidden potential.
Various TitTok influencers have uploaded their Mimic & Act videos, going viral on social media. However, videos of Haris Ali, Kanwal Aftab, Fashion Icon Dolly, Asad, and Nimra, Areek Haq have set a new trend on TikTok. TECNO fans are going to the limits of creativity to showcase their talent for the exciting “Camon Show Challenge”.
General Manager, Creek Ma, upon his excitement said, “TikTok is widely used amongst millennials. However, TECNO with its customized product ideas has always tried to develop a connection with them. This alliance is yet another effort to engage the youth and provide them with the best quality products.”
TECNO, being a trendsetter, has a history of having successful collaborations with TikTok giving its users various platforms to unleash their hidden talents. #CamonShow has proved to be a popular successor from the previous TECNO campaigns initiated for Spark 4, Spark go and Camon 12. The likes of this campaign are predicating its success ratio and buzz amongst its rivals. Stay tuned with TECNO for more updates.
Karachi, March 31, 2020: Careem, the internet platform of the greater middle east and Pakistan, has announced initiatives to support their captains called ‘BEING CAREEM’ in these unprecedented times as mobility through ride-hailing becomes restricted, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Captains are self-employed individuals earning daily-wages through Careem’s platforms and they will be requiring meaningful support in these challenging times. Since the crisis started unfolding in the region, Careem has been on the frontline with captains working to solve their challenges and introducing some initiatives to minimize the impact, including:
Facilitating Health Insurance
Careem has partnered with MicroEnsure to facilitate Careem captains’ health insurance in Pakistan. The low-cost insurance policies start from PKR 163/- to 569/- per month and cover hospitalization and ICU admission in case the captain or their family members are tested positive for COVID-19 or are diagnosed with any other disease.
Captain Sick Pay Policy
Careem has announced financial support as “Sick Pay Policy’ for two(2) weeks to any Careem Captain who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or placed in individual quarantine by a public health authority. For more details, click here.
Financing Support
Careem is leading discussions with financial institutions to provide flexibility to captains for car loan payments and is actively engaging governments on fee and stimulus programmes.
Distribution of Ration Packs and Safety Gear
Careem has partnered with leading NGOs to help distribute ration packages across the most affected communities in the country including captains until mobility restrictions are relaxed. Not only this, but teams have also distributed free sanitizers and masks where they were able to procure them
Awareness Communication for Customers and Captains
Careem is in constant communication with its captains and customers regarding precautionary measures that need to be taken in their personal lives as well as when using services. Customers are regularly advised to keep clean, minimize contact, protect the wider community and be community-minded in their daily lives, while captains are given specific instructions on how to handle ride-hailing and deliveries where they are operational.
To further these efforts team has also established an Information Bot on Careem Facebook page for an easier flow of awareness regarding COVID-19 for Careem community
Flexible Policies Keeping in view the extraordinary circumstances, In cities where operations are ongoing, Careem has provided flexibility to captains to choose any ride as per their comfort and safety. Captains can use cancellation features at their discretion to avoid any rides they are not comfortable with.
Tipping Captains on Past Trips
Careem has recently launched an awareness campaign urging customers to tip captains of future and past rides generously via its app. A tip is a generous way of appreciating captains. Captains can be tipped after every ride via cash or card. To learn more, click here.
Contribution from Careem Colleagues
Remarkably, Careem colleagues across the network, have donated generous sums of personal money to captains. Some have even contributed their salaries for the rest of the year.
Zeeshan Hasib Baig, Country General Manager Careem Pakistan, commented, “Captains are the heart of what we do at Careem, and we appreciate and value their selfless service to our customers and communities in these unprecedented times. We understand that many of our captains rely on Careem as a single source of income to provide for their loved ones, and we are here to support them and their families in times of need to the best our ability”
Despite all the efforts made, it may simply not be enough, as highlighted in an open letter to relevant governments, financial institutions, businesses and the general public by Mudassir Sheikha, Careem Founder and CEO to help Careem help captains in their time of need. The letter states, amongst other things
“There is no easy way to describe it: our captains are in grave danger of losing everything.
If we focus just on Careem’s half a million active captains and assume they need just $500 a month as a bare minimum to cover their most basic financial needs, the captain community needs the financial support of $250 million per month. It is not feasible for Careem or any other company to fill this gap on its own.”
Careem’s COVID-19 Response Team continues to closely monitor and follow the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and are in touch with local government and public health authorities for any latest developments.
All of us might know that although our celebrities might appear in sad and gloomy dramas but that doesn’t mean that they don’t know how to enjoy life. However, they’re hilarious and really know how to make their fans laugh! One great example of this would be Hania Aamir!
With the on-going situation in the world, people are now stuck in their homes wishing the pandemic to end. Most of the people are also spending time reflecting on things they’ve taken for granted but it’s never too lat, ya know? Don’t you miss those good old times?
Well, to cheer everyone up, the bubbly actress has recently put up a new vlog on her YouTube channel. It’s not like another vlog guys and you’ll know why!
Hania Aamir sure knows how to keep her fans entertained! Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A07DUyYmvQc
It sure seems that Hania is trying to kill her boredom but she’s kept herself involved in tons of activities! Who knew learning the guitar would be so easy?
Moreover, the best part about her vlog was that it wasn’t long like other vlogs. It was fun, cute and most importantly, Hania ended it with a really interesting yet important message. She guided her viewers to stay at home and take care of themselves and others during this difficult time and prayed for everyone to be safe during this global pandemic.
Let us know what you think about her vlogs in the comments below.
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The coronavirus pandemic has spread across the world, due to the dire situation countries have locked down in order to stop the virus from spreading further. With the death toll rising, an air of depression and gloom hangs in the air and people are generally feeling quite anxious and lost.
Adnan Malik Starts A Twitter Trend #CoronaSilverLinings
To beat these gloomy and depressive feelings and to reflect on the positive outcomes, actor Adnan Malik has started off a trend on Twitter with the hashtag ‘CoronaSilverLinings’. He urges people to share the good things that came out from this time spent at home and due to this pandemic. He believes it is time to ‘slow down’ and ‘re-evaluate our choices.’
It’s definitely a triggering time for many of us, but this forced pause in our lives is also a gift; a time to slow down & reevaluate our choices. Let’s start a thread with #coronasilverlinings & discuss all the positive things that are coming out of this disruption ✨🌱
Given that we need reasons to be cheerful and that one definition of a corona, listed in the dictionary is a silver lining, this is a great effort made by Adnan Malik to cheer up his fans and add some positivity during this time.
Malik, shared his own reflections with his followers. Here’s what he tweets,
I for one have started meditating every morning. Every single morning and it really gets me in a really positive state of mind. It’s something I would never have made time for in “normal life” #coronasilverlinings
Loving all the community work that’s happening online now- from people using tech to organize rations, to dynamic insta live sessions by people I ❤️ to free online yoga & meditation classes, reading initiatives, webinars, house parties! Technology has been a real force for good!
In July 2019, a report came forth which claimed that Nissan is deciding to pull the plug on its low-cost Datsun lineup.
Now, it has become official, Nissan has decided to discontinue the Datsun brand in Indonesia.
As a part of its crisis recovery plan, Nissan will not be producing economy sector cars under the Datsun name anymore.
Now that Datsun has been discontinued in Indonesia, there is an almost next to impossible chance of the Datsun Go, Go Plus and Go-Cross to make their debut in Pakistan.
Datsun had been planning to enter Pakistan’s automotive markets via the Ghandhara Nissan umbrella.
But even after receiving the Brownfield Status by the Government of Pakistan under Auto Policy 2016-21, the company failed to resurrect its plant hence did not introduce a single-vehicle.
October 2019: The automotive manufacturer is expected to consider ending other nonprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide to boost their profits by cutting operation costs.
Internally known as the performance recovery plan Nissan will try to break the strategy under ousted leader Carlos Ghosn.
A source has shared:
We’re trying to clean up what had happened in the past. Under Ghosn, Nissan sought to meet sales objectives at any cost, including ‘practically giving away cars’ to fleet customers.
On the other hand, to deal with plunging markets around the world, Nissan has also decided to cut 12,500 employees (9%) from its global taskforce.
Furthermore, earlier this month Ghandhara Nissan shared that it will be reviewing its plans to launch Datsun vehicles in Pakistan because of the current economic situations of the country.
Renault also had a similar stance when considering to enter Pakistan due to the economy.
We have now to see what Nissan decides to do with Datsun’s fate.
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Pakistan’s government launches “Whatsapp Corona Helpline” to combat misinformation. Whatsapp users across Pakistan can now reach out to health ministry for authentic information during the pandemic regarding the virus.
You can contact the helpline at +923001111166 for credible information, labs that are testing for the virus, awareness resources, and the latest statistics.
Citizens are requested to save this number and start a conversation by saying ‘Hi’. They can choose a question from FAQ or type their query. In response, they will most likely receive a message with a video, link, or text to answer their query.
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To make the service accessible, the government has prepared the portal in 6 languages including Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Kashmiri, and Urdu.
Speaking of statistics, the service follows the National Institute of Health’s 10 updates that confirm the number of cases in region/countrywide.
Khurram Jamali, Advisor to Digital Pakistan head Tania Aidrus says, “WhatsApp is one platform where most conversations take place in the country. With the helpline, we aim to put maximum people at ease by letting them self-assess Covid risks and hence also lessen the burden on our health infrastructure.”
He added, “The aim is to compile confirmed tests of Covid-19 from labs across the country in one place that is accessible to the public.”
The service is backed up by artificial intelligence that answers FAQ’s and also recommends testing based on questions such as “do you have a fever above 100?”, “do you have a cough?”, “have you traveled in the last 14 days?” or if “you have pre-existing conditions”.
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The latest trend that has taken over Twitter is #WhenCoronaVirusIsOver and it’s all about users lighting up the social sphere with all their hopes, dreams and memes they intend to live out once we combat the spread of the virus.
This hashtag is trending around the globe and people are penning their thoughts down saying they would play their roles in taking care of the planet while others eagerly wait to actually chill with their friends.
We kind of just wish everything to go back to normal. We’ve spent plenty of time in self-isolation reflecting on the things we’ve taken for granted. Quick runs, a coffee date, gym classes, dhaabe ki chaai, the availability of a hand sanitizer and grabbing a Big Mac on our way back to work.
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The overwhelming sentiment of hope that followed the hashtag #WhenCoronavirusIsOver, uniting people across the globe, manifested a new wave of positivity and commitment to combating the COVID-19 outbreak, as we all continue to stay inside, and appreciate what we’re missing more.
Some of the tweets were downright hilarious and others were heartwarming.
It appears as if the entire world has joined hands in order to aid the underprivileged, doctors, paramedics and the officers who are being affected the most from COVID 19. From designers to gigantic companies to celebs – everyone is playing their part in helping the community.
Recently, Pakistani celebs like Feroze Khan, Asim Jofa, Nomi Ansari, Ali Zafar, and Maya Ali went the extra mile to help the ones in need right now. Jumping on the bandwagon – host and religious scholar Aamir Liaquat performed an act of kindness to laud the real heroes. He distributed self-cooked biryani to police and rangers near his residence.
Doctors, nurses, medical staff, police, and rangers are playing the most crucial role right now. They are risking their lives every day to assure the security of millions of families. They are on their duty day and night to halt many from roaming on the roads without any valid reason so others who are staying at home can stay safe.
Pakistan is currently in crisis. We are not financially secured to cure thousands of patients all at once. It’s no surprise that COVID 19 is spreading like a wildfire throughout the globe and the sole way to control it is to stay in isolation. We as citizens of Pakistan must acknowledge and appreciate all the doctors, paramedical staff, police, and rangers for doing a phenomenal job in the time of crisis.
His wife, Tuba Aamir was also seen distributing supplies to the needy!
The novel Coronavirus has caused massive chaos and uncertainty throughout the country, with over 1664 cases in Pakistan, the situation is getting dire as the days go by. During this difficult time, the government has imposed a lockdown where all stores, businesses, schools and offices will remain closed in order to curb the spread of the virus.
The economic situation hangs in the air and there is not much one can do to get their incomes flowing like before since the public remains indoors. While most clothing brands are offering online sales, flat 50% off discounts and much more, there are a few Pakistani brands who are doing the nobel thing and instead of promoting their own products are asking their customers to use that money efficiently, where it is needed the most.
Noor Jahan Collection urges its clients to save money and help the needy instead of buying their clothes.
Another Pakistani clothing brand doing the same is Numan Sulman who are saying,
“Don’t buy our clothes, save that money and help others.”
It is a great initiative to have brands doing such efforts in order to send out a message of unity and giving out to the society since covid-19 has got everyone under an undue amount of pressure. Only if our communities work together will we be able to fight this virus.
Osman Khalid Butt has garnered a massive following over a very short period of time. The Balu Mahi actor is known for his acting skills, being super active and vocal on social media.
Moreover, during this lockdown, like many other celebrities, Osman too has been entertaining his fans on his Instagram and Twitter.
A few days ago, Osman Khalid Butt had tweeted something that had disappointed many of his fans. He wrote:
“Find myself wondering what Zubaida aapa’s totka for Corona would have been.”
Find myself wondering what Zubaida aapa's totka for Corona would have been.
As soon as he posted this tweet, many people called him out for being insensitive about someone who’s no more in this world, Zubaida Aapa and for disrespecting her.
Here’s what they had to say:
Things got out of hand…
Who knew a single tweet would end up this way?
And the fact that coronavirus itself is a serious situations, people couldn’t handle it.
One user assumed OKB was high while tweeting something like this
Well, maybe Osman Khalid Butt would open up about it maybe apologize? Who knows?
What do you think Osman’s tweet? Should he or should he not have tweeted it? Let us know in the comments below!
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On Saturday, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting to discuss the mechanism for “Coronavirus Relief Tiger Force” that will be adopted in the coming days.
The meeting was attended by PM’s principal secretary, Azam Khan, Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar, Shahzad Akber and others.
Coronavirus Relief Tiger Force is a volunteer program that will ensure that certain important activities are carried out during the pandemic.
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Healthy youngsters (above 18) are encouraged to register for the force. They will be taking part in managing affairs in rural and urban quarantine centers.
The authorities decided, “They will also take care of patients quarantined at their homes along with providing guidelines to the masses in hospitals and public places.”
“The tiger force members will be briefed on a daily basis from government officials on their responsibilities,” the meeting decided.
Besides that, the force will record data, help police in lockdown, control hoarding, and take part in burial duties if the situation gets out of hands.
It is pertinent to mention here that the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus rose to 28 as of 30th March, according to Dawn.com while 1664 people have been affected by novel coronavirus countrywide.
There are 638 cases in Punjab, 508 cases in Sindh, 192 in KPK, and 141 in Balochistan.
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