COVID-19
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New UN initiative to counter COVID-19-related online misinformation
A new UN initiative launched to counter the spread of online misinformation related to the coronavirus pandemic seeks to provide people around the world with accurate information in order to help save lives and promote global...May 22, 2020 654 0 -
COVID-19 hard times call for an international philanthropic network
In times of crises such as flooding, hurricanes, and earthquakes, there is a substantial need for philanthropic assistance. Because of the unprecedented global crisis caused by the COVID19 pandemic – which as of this moment has...May 21, 2020 753 0 -
Far from the locked down world, COVID-19 hurts indigenous people in multiple ways
It’s not just about coronavirus-caused health challenges but about exploitation of the situation by vested interests to deprive the indigenous people of their lands and bulldoze through contentious projects that is endangering their future. Away...May 19, 2020 779 0 -
Post-coronavirus, healthcare cannot be business as usual
April was the cruelest month in terms of global outbreak of COVID-19, with a daily average of 80,000 new cases piling up the on the health crisis. “But these are not just numbers – every...May 7, 2020 2830 1 -
UN alarmed as governments charge, arrest journalists for criticizing COVID-19 responses
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, governments in several countries are reacting ham-handedly to media accounts critical of their responses and nearly 40 journalists have reportedly been arrested or charged. The United Nations and International Press...April 26, 2020 1846 0 -
A way of saying that we care for you
The World Health Organization declared coronavirus outbreak a pandemic in the middle of March. In response every country declared a mandatory lock down because the virus was causing havoc in Asia, Europe, the United States and all...April 10, 2020 2763 0 -
A field hospital to open in New York’s Central Park as coronavirus cases rise
A humanitarian organization is putting in place an emergency field hospital in New York City’s Central Park to treat a growing number of coronavirus infections. New York has been one of the the worst affected cities...March 30, 2020 1210 0 -
US, China start aiding Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus
The United States and China have started helping Pakistan’s fight against the coronavirus as the key South Asian country faces a challenging task to contain the spread of COVID-19 among its more than 200 million people....March 29, 2020 1233 0 -
What is hampering Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus?
Tahir Saeed, an owner of Pakistan‘s leading brand and husband of renowned fashion designer, Maria Butt was arrested by Police after he sent his coronavirus positive chef from Lahore to the chef’s hometown Vehari in Punjab....March 25, 2020 593 0 -
EDITORIAL: Pakistan must make tough decisions to stave off coronavirus catastrophe
In dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a huge challenge, which may prove to be even bigger than the dire economic conditions he inherited at the start of his government in 2018 summer....March 22, 2020 704 0
