August 2, 2020 – PPI News Agency

Turkey reassures support to Pakistan on Kashmir issue

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): Turkey has reassured support for Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir issue. In a telephonic conversation with President Dr. Arif Alvi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan assured that his country would continue to support Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir as both brotherly countries have similar goals.

The two leaders also exchanged Eid-ul-Azha greetings and discussed important matters, including Kashmir and Covid-19 pandemic. President Erdogan also invited Dr. Arif Alvi to visit Turkey after the end of Covid-19 pandemic. While congratulating Erdogan on reopening of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia as mosque, Dr. Arif Alvi reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support to Turkey.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also felicitated President Erdogan on reopening of the Hagia Sophia for prayers and told him that millions of Pakistanis watched it live on television. During his telephonic conversation with the Turkish President, Imran Khan recalled Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan in February and reaffirmed commitment to further fortify bilateral cooperation. Imran Khan said Pakistan-Turkey strategic relationship is underpinned by unique mutual trust, understanding and close cooperation. Both leaders agreed to support each other on important issues of common interest.

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Political leaders appeal to nation to observe SOPs

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): Political leaders have appealed the nation to observe Standard Operating Procedures against Coronavirus during Eid festivities and take care of needy people in this critical juncture. Leaders of different political parties in their separate tweets, warned of another spike in cases after Eid-ul-Azha if people do not follow the SOPs.

In his message to the nation, Prime Minister Imran Khan also appealed to the nation to observe all SOPs while sacrificing animals and to take special care of the needy and poor on the occasion. It is pertinent to mention that the new coronavirus cases have been continuously declining for the last few weeks.

WSJ lauds Pakistan’s efforts to overcome Corona pandemic

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan, where coronavirus was spreading out of control some two months ago, has dramatically reversed course, recording a sharp decline in Covid-19 cases and deaths, which are both down more than 80% from their peaks.

A prominent American Newspaper Wall Street Journal reported today, that major hospitals report beds are freeing up in previously overflowing coronavirus wards, even in Pakistan’s biggest and hardest-hit city, Karachi. It is said that the tally of patients on ventilators has halved over the past month. This is all happening as Pakistan’s neighbours to the east and west India and Iran are still reporting that infection rates are climbing steadily.

Even more surprising, it said, the progress in Pakistan came after Prime Minister Imran Khan resisted advice from the World Health Organization, declaring in May that lockdowns are too costly for the poor and reopening the economy. The report about Pakistan’s success comes when even the United States, a superpower with enormous resources at its disposal, is still struggling to control the pandemic.

Coordinated efforts needed to resolve issues of Karachi: Chairman NDMA

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal says long-term coordinated efforts are needed to resolve the issues of Karachi. Addressing media briefing in Islamabad on Sunday, he said our top priority is to focus on managing previous loss and disaster mitigation during coming spree of rains.

The Chairman said three spells of rains have been forecasted during this month and NDMA has started work in this regard in coordination with provincial government. He said Frontier Works Organization has been tasked to work in major areas of the city to manage the current situation.

248,577 coronavirus patients recovered so far

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths from the epidemic in the country have decreased to the lowest level, as 553 new cases and only six deaths were reported from the diseases during last twenty four hours. More than fourteen thousand coronavirus tests were conducted during this period.

A total of 248,577 coronavirus patients have so far recovered while the total death toll stands at 5,976. Meanwhile, the coronavirus pandemic has so far claimed more than 685,000 lives in 188 countries and regions since it originated in China last December. The United States, Brazil, India, and Russia are currently the worst-hit countries in the world.

According to figures compiled by the US’ Johns Hopkins University, over 17.8 million COVID-19 cases have been reported worldwide, with recoveries exceeding 10.5 million. World Health Organization says long-term response efforts are needed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic at national, regional, and global levels. In a statement, the Organization warned that the ongoing pandemic still constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.

ISPR releases new song for Youm-e-Istehsal as tribute to Kashmiris

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): In connection with Youm-e-Istehsal being observed on 5th August, the ISPR has released a new song. Through this song a tribute has been paid to the brave people of Kashmir and their relentless struggle for freedom.

Foreign Minister appeals all political parties to observe Yaum-e-Istehsal on 5th August

Islamabad, August 02, 2020 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called on all political parties to join hands with the government to observe Yaum-e-Istehsal on August 5 marking the first anniversary of India’s illegal action of scrapping the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Talking to journalists in Multan on Saturday after offering Eid-ul-Azha prayer, he said the whole nation should unitedly raise voice against the military siege imposed by New Delhi in IIOJK a year ago after revocation of its special status and convey a message to the Kashmiris that they are not alone in their struggle for the right to self-determination.

He said Kashmiri people have been facing immense difficulties, pain and persecution under the continued military siege for the last one year. The foreign minister said he himself would visit the Line of Control on August 3 to deliver a message that the Pakistani nation stood with the Kashmiri brethren in their just struggle for self-determination right.

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan, would address the Legislative Assembly of AJK on August 5 to further highlight the Kashmiri people’s struggle for freedom and their sufferings at the hands of Indian occupation forces. Similarly, he said President Dr Arif Alvi would lead a rally on the day while all the chief ministers would speak to their respective legislature assemblies to condemn Indian brutalities on the people of held valley to impose the so-called Hindutva ideology. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the whole world is condemning the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government’s move for laying the foundation of a temple at the place of Babri Mosque.

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