In a tense environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, misinformation can spell disaster given how quickly it can spread.
Following a surge in cases of coronavirus in Pakistan, the Prime Minister Office (PMO) issued several directives regarding the disease to deal with misinformation.
One such update revealed that the National Institute of Health (NIH) will maintain a dashboard on its official website to provide real-time updates on the situation.
For some time, the live dashboard was working as intended and provided the latest updates on Coronavirus. However, the dashboard is now unavailable on the NIH’s website as this Twitter user points out:
Removal of the coronavirus dashboard from NIH’s website will impede the government’s efforts to fight the pandemic and misinformation at the same time.
The importance of having accurate and government-provided data during the COVID-19 outbreak can be gauged by the fact that a renowned news channel recently misreported the total number of ..
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Here’s How You Can Stay Up to Date on Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has brought almost the entire world to a halt and now tech companies are starting to produce tools to help spread awareness and counter the epidemic. Microsoft has now released a live dashboard on bing that tracks the COVID-19 outbreak.
The live tracker collects data from reliable sources including the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Although plenty of similar trackers already exist, most of them are meant for desktops only. Unlike most that are currently available, Bing’s dashboard makes it incredibly easy to stay up to date on mobile devices as well.
The dashboard includes a full list of countries with reported cases and aggregated numbers at the top. Clicking on individual countries shows the number of active cases, recovered cases, and fatalities for each country. Additionally, it also shows new stories and videos from each country..
Govt Seals Major Restaurants in Karachi Due to Coronavirus
The Sindh government has begun to seal major restaurants in Karachi to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Karachi police is taking action against the hotels and restaurants violating the government’s orders of limiting large gatherings.
So far, the police have raided Rashid Minhas Road, Gulistan-e-Jauhar and Keamari, sealing all the restaurants violating the orders.
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COVID-19 Cases in Sindh Alone Jump to 76; Pakistan Tally Now Reaches 94
Sindh had issued an advisory on Sunday urging people to avoid crowded places and attending large gatherings amid fears of the contagious disease. The order addresses explicitly those over 40 or immuno-compromised. However, the police haven’t cracked down on smaller tea shops, asking them to close down by 11 pm.
The ramped-up safety measures come after the coronavirus infections in Sindh jumped to 76, with 50 more patients reported within the last 24 hours. The situation has pushed the panic button in the province, especially in Karachi, w..
Pak-China to Establish 2 New Joint Working Groups Under CPEC
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar says that Pakistan and China will sign a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) on Tuesday, in Beijing for the establishment of two new Joint Working Groups under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
In his tweet, the minister informed that the new working groups will be formed in areas of agriculture and science and technology.
The joint working groups will work under CPEC Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) which is co-chaired by Pakistan’s Planning Minister and Chinese Vice Chairman National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
There are eight working groups that are already functional in a range of areas including planning, energy, transport, Special Economic Zones, international cooperation, Gwadar, security, and socio-economic development.
The agreement will be signed during a visit of a Pakistani delegation headed by President Arif Alvi which left here for Beijing on Monday.
Asad Umar said:
This is part of..
Peshawar Zalmi Draft Sikandar Raza Ahead of Semifinal
Peshawar Zalmi has drafted Pakistani-origin Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza in Silver Category ahead of the semifinal clash against Multan Sultans on Tuesday. The two sides are set to lock horns in a day game at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Sikandar has been included as an immediate replacement for their departing overseas players. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, most of their foreign players departed the country. The defending champions played their last league game with an all-locals squad.
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Lahore Qalandars Announce Replacements for Chrin Lynn & David Wiese
Raza will join the squad in Lahore today. He previously represented Karachi Kings in the last season of HBL PSL 2020. Besides him, Peshawar also drafted Hammad Azam last week.
Zalmi was the worst-hit franchise due to foreign players’ departure. All five of their overseas players, including Tom Banton, Carlos Brathwaite, Liam Dawson, Lewis Gregory, and Liam Livingstone, left the tournament midway to return to thei..
Lahore Qalandars Announce Replacements for Chrin Lynn & David Wiese
Lahore Qalandars’ management has drafted Abid Ali and Salman Ali Agha in their line-up as replacements for overseas players Chris Lynn and David Wiese. The two batsmen are most likely to feature in Lahore’s maiden semifinal appearance tomorrow against arch-rivals Karachi Kings.
While Abid Ali is new to the format, Agha has been part of the Qalandars’ squad in previous seasons.
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Lahore Qalandars Lose David Wiese Just Before PSL Semi Final
Lynn, who earlier announced to stay in Pakistan until the end of Qalandars’ campaign, had a change of heart after the total number of Coronavirus cases doubled in less than 24 hours.
Lynn has joined his teammates David Wiese, and Seekkuge Prasanna by leaving the side ahead of the knock-out clash. These departures might hurt Lahore in their most important game tomorrow.
He announced his departure in a lengthy Instagram post.
Thoroughly enjoyed my time at the @thepsl unfortunately in these circumstances I’ve chosen to head home, I’ve alwa..
Lahore Qalandars Lose David Wiese Just Before PSL Semi Final
Coronavirus pandemic has affected sports events across the globe in the worst possible manner, with Pakistan Super League (PSL) being no exception.
Several foreign players have been forced to quit their teams and leave for their home countries, fearing they might get stuck in Pakistan during the pandemic.
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The Man Who Got Lahore Qalandars into the Semi-Finals Quits PSL 2020
South Africa and Lahore Qalandars all-rounder, David Wiese, is the latest player who is quitting PSL and heading back to his home country.
David Wiese took to Twitter to break the news.
It’s been an amazing experience playing for Lahore Qalandars in this year’s PSL. Unfortunately, this is the end of the tournament for me but I would like to thank each and every Qalandars fan for all your support! I’ve really enjoyed my time in Pakistan and hope to be back soon!
Wiese had been instrumental for Lahore in this year’s PSL. In his last match against Sultans, Wiese claimed two wickets as Lahore progressed ..
The Pursuit for Convenience Continues: BYKEA Launches a New “Ride-hailing Through WhatsApp” Feature
BYKEA takes the convenient ride-hailing one step further by launching an a new feature that allows the users to book a ride through WhatsApp, regardless of whether or not they have the app installed on their phone. To book a ride, a customers have to send their location on Bykea’s WhatsApp number i.e. 0307-1234567.
This new feature is a latest addition to BYKEA’s arsenal of convenience, one that makes bike-hailing much more simple. Prior to this feature, the phone users could book a ride simply by calling the same number.
The feature has been tested out by the company itself and was given a warm reception owing to the speed of matchmaking. It took around about 3 seconds for the request to be processed and assigned to a driver partner.
As mentioned prior, the main theme of the said service is convenience. WhatsApp is the pre-eminent mode of communication not only in Pakistan but around the world. The app has 2 billion active users across the globe, whereby an average user checks What..
Official: PCB Postpones Bangladesh Series & Pakistan Cup
The Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket boards have decided to postpone the upcoming One-Day International and Test in Karachi to a later date.
The two boards will now work together to identify a future opportunity to complete the ICC World Test Championship commitment. ProPakistani had already reported that the BCB had decided not to tour Pakistan and the PCB was informed of this decision a few days ago.
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Bangladesh Refuses to Tour Pakistan for Remaining Matches
The first Test of the series was played in Rawalpindi from 7-10 February, which Pakistan won by an innings and 44 runs.
The Bangladesh men’s national cricket team was due to arrive in Karachi on 29 March to play an ODI on 1 April and the second ICC World Test Championship Test from 5-9 April. The schedule had been revised on Bangladesh’s request but the coronavirus pandemic has forced the boards to postponse the series altogether.
Meanwhile, the PCB has also indefinitely postponed the Pakistan Cup one-day tournament..
The Man Who Got Lahore Qalandars into the Semi-Finals Quits PSL 2020
Australia and Lahore Qalandars’ batsman, Chris Lynn, is quitting Pakistan Super League (PSL) and immediately heading back to his country amid Coronavirus pandemic.
It was just last night when Chris Lynn’s memorable innings of 113 off just 55 balls against Multan Sultans helped Qalandars reach the semifinals of the PSL for the first time ever in the history of the league.
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In an Instagram post, Lynn informed his followers that he is quitting PSL 2020 with immediate effect.
Thoroughly enjoyed my time at the PSL. Unfortunately, in these circumstances, I’ve chosen to head home. I’ve always said there is more to life than cricket and this is certainly one of these cases. I have full faith in the Lahore Qalandars to go all the way but more importantly have fun lads! Thank you to everyone involved, Pakistan you have been a blast.
Once Lynn lands in Australia, he will spend two weeks in self-isolation as per government..
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