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Pakistan voices solidarity as COVID deaths soar in India
India continues to face record numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths as a torrid wave of the coronavirus pandemic tested the limits of its healthcare system. In the last three days, India, the second worst-hit country...April 24, 2021 666 0 -
‘US should lead global vaccination effort to beat the pandemic’
As several countries around the world faced another wave of COVID-19 cases, the UN called upon the United States to lead a vaccination plan against the pandemic that has troubled world economies and taken a heavy...March 30, 2021 919 0 -
US COVID death toll reaches 500,000 grim milestone; Biden vows resolute fight
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked a moment of silence as the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus reached the grim milestone of 500,000 on Monday. “Today, we mark a truly grim, heartbreaking...February 23, 2021 707 0 -
Biden pitches $1.9 trillion corona relief plan; $1400 stimulus payments; support for small businesses
Days before he moves to the White House as the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden presented a new $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan. America Rescue Plan will give $1400 to individuals as stimulus payment on top...January 15, 2021 835 0 -
World may be at tipping point in the COVID fight
The world needs to work together as a tipping point in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic nears amid growing infections across countries and continents, says the World Health Organization. “We were prepared for a challenging...January 11, 2021 715 0 -
After dramatic delay, Trump signs bill to provide coronavirus relief assistance
After a dramatic waiting since last week’s passage of the coronavirus relief package, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill on Sunday, ending speculations if Americans reeling under the pandemic economic slowdown would...December 28, 2020 617 0 -
COVID Fight: Stimulus help is on the way with hope for the economy
After months of partisan fighting, lawmakers have finally agreed on passing a $900 billion relief package for people struggling during the coronavirus-caused economic downturn. In the latest development, the House of Representatives okayed the bill authorizing...December 22, 2020 398 0 -
As the race for COVID-19 vaccine begins, WHO says the poor should not be trampled
Nearly one year after the coronavirus outbreak began in China to quickly spread to the entire globe, the countries are looking to have the first supplies of vaccines ready within weeks. Three companies including Pfizer,...November 24, 2020 1135 0 -
Historic PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel to close down permanently by end-October
Pakistan-owned famous Roosevelt Hotel in New York City will be closing down permanently at the end of this month amid uncertainty over the coronavirus crisis that has hit the hospitality industry hard this year. “Due to...October 9, 2020 692 0 -
Jewels of Asia goes virtual to honor Washington area entrepreneurs on October 22
Jewels of Asia, a popular annual gala celebrating entrepreneurs from American-Asian and diverse communities doing business in Washington metro area, will take place online on October 22. The virtual event named “Jewels of Asia” Chamber Awards...October 3, 2020 2276 0