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A report published yesterday by Gwadar Pro, stated, the 12th May was the 12th anniversary of 2008 China Sichuan earthquake which....Thu, 14 May 2020 03:14:00 +0200nation-c34b751cc3c53a19b60a5d8247a226denationen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersYao JingPakistani governmentLi Jingfeng20200514031400https://www.app.com.pk/12th-anniversary-of-sichuan-earthquake-friendship-between-pakistan-and-china-constantly-sublimated/BEIJING, May 13(APP)::Yesterday was the 12th anniversary of 2008 China Sichuan Earthquake which had caused a total of 69,227 deaths, 374,643 injuries, 17,923 missing and it is considered as one of the most destructive catastrophe of China. On that occasion, it was Pakistan that immediately reacted to support China to overcome such a disaster.Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:00 +0200app-en-22d911dca639dcf48ea86e869456861eapp-enenPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersYao JingPakistani governmentLi JingfengBeijing Olympic GamesZhang Chunxiang20200513150000http://www.mondaq.com/Article/930674Currently, 210 countries 1 around the world are passing through the global crisis on account of Covid-19. Covid-19/corona virus has been officially declared as a pandemic by World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 2 . This pandemic has not just resulted in loss of lives but has had an adverse....Mon, 11 May 2020 12:08:00 +0200mondaq-07d4bf5f5bd885d079d71a3e10cbed4dmondaqen22.7059519603534 71.5635099287508CoronavirusInfectionRenewableEnergiesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersEnvironmentCommunicableDiseasesIndian OceanWorld Health OrganizationMinistry of New and Renewable EnergySecond World War20200511120800http://www.paktribune.com/news-details/ppl-cooperation-is-vital-for-success-of-lifting-restrictions-of-lockdown-shibli-farazISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said people's cooperation is vital for the success of lifting the restrictions of lockdown. In a tweet, he said Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various businesses will have to be implemented strictly.Sat, 09 May 2020 09:44:00 +0200pakistantribune-84aec641e8c9f0b34cca1b89e8d79145pakistantribuneen35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200509094400https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/656252-if-precautions-not-followed-lockdown-will-have-to-be-reimposed-says-shibliISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said people's cooperation is vital for the success of lifting the restrictions of lockdown. In a tweet, he said Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various businesses will have to be implemented strictly.Sat, 09 May 2020 03:45:00 +0200thenews-pk-d1a68f77ed6b59bebc65cade5f0584b5thenews-pken35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200509034500https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/656302-if-precautions-not-followed-lockdown-will-have-to-be-reimposed-says-shibliISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said people's cooperation is vital for the success of lifting the restrictions of lockdown. In a tweet, he said Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various businesses will have to be implemented strictly.Sat, 09 May 2020 03:45:00 +0200thenews-pk-6cc1059fb7f64fc43ccc3a94a3e7432ethenews-pken33.718151 73.060547CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran Khan20200509034500https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/656337-if-precautions-not-followed-lockdown-will-have-to-be-reimposed-shibliISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said people's cooperation is vital for the success of lifting the restrictions of lockdown. In a tweet, he said Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various businesses will have to be implemented strictly.Sat, 09 May 2020 03:45:00 +0200thenews-pk-749a7a3fcab06adf57025c80cf29f78ethenews-pken35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200509034500https://dailytimes.com.pk/609601/shibli-faraz-discusses-bilateral-relations-covid-19-situation-with-japanese-envoy/Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said it had been the endeavour of the government to care for both lives and livelihood following outbreak of coronavirus in the country. He said during a meeting with Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda who called on him here.Sat, 09 May 2020 02:14:00 +0200dailytimesPK-5b1675445aaa96bef68dab75f952c037dailytimesPKen35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200509021400https://nation.com.pk/09-May-2020/govt-care-for-lives-livelihood-amid-covid-19-shibliISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, on Friday, said it had been the endeavour of the government to care for both lives and livelihood ensuing the outbreak of coronavirus in the country. During a meeting with Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Kuninori....Sat, 09 May 2020 01:19:00 +0200nation-0a466033b011e6b47eb093f72ad5c976nationen35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200509011900https://tribune.com.pk/story/2217256/1-govts-endeavour-care-lives-livelihood-faraz/ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Friday said it had been the endeavour of the government to care for both lives and livelihood following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country. He said this during a meeting with Japanese ambassador to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda who called on him here.Fri, 08 May 2020 22:44:00 +0200tribune-07331759bd84574147ea1eee1a14cf56tribuneen35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200508224400https://www.app.com.pk/its-been-govts-endevour-to-care-for-both-lives-livelihood-amid-covid-19-in-country-shibli-faraz/ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Friday said it had been the endeavour of the government to care for both lives and livelihood following outbreak of coronavirus in the country. He said during a meeting with Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda who called on him here.Fri, 08 May 2020 14:05:00 +0200app-en-541db88b79b0f928dc68229a6a132ff5app-enen35.6831 139.809PublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionKuninori MatsudaImran KhanJapan government20200508140500https://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/hctt-contingency-plan-2020-climate-related-disasters-covid-19-pandemic-context1. INTRODUCTION. Bangladesh is a highly disaster-prone country and throughout its existence, it suffered the impact of both extensive (low-severity, high-frequency events) and intensive (high-severity, mid-frequency to low-frequency events) disasters. Bangladesh is amongst the countries most....Sun, 03 May 2020 11:13:00 +0200reliefWeb-6fd6775532b48afdddf896bbab132d1ereliefWeben23.7099 90.4071EnvironmentCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionAsylumMigrationClimateChangeCyclone SIDRContingency PlanRana Plaza20200503111300https://www.ksl.com/article/46747833/here-is-the-latest-news-from-the-associated-press-at-940-am-edtBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards are filling the streets to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children are rushing to playgrounds. Countries in Western Europe are moving ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.Sun, 03 May 2020 05:24:00 +0200ksl-bc5515971d36e758ff698c4fb0b70018kslen33.718151 73.060547PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionAirTransportNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesAssociated PressU.S. Geological SurveyHouston Police20200503052400https://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/crete-hit-by-earthquake/An earthquake measuring 6.0 has shaken the Mediterranean island of Crete. The earthquake occurred on Saturday afternoon, at a depth of some ten km. The epicentre of the earthquake was 55 km to the South of the town of Ierapetra. According to reports, a second tremor measuring 4.4 was felt some ten minutes later.Sat, 02 May 2020 16:55:00 +0200tvm-b3495af37d735d44ff3bf087d0f4e83ftvmen34.14521 73.201683NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackU.S. NavyUsama Bin LadenAl QaedaNavy SEALs20200502165500http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/29/c_139017866.htmby Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Cuban general practitioner Yamilet Castaneda has taken up the challenge to confront COVID-19 outbreak far from home doing what she can best do: saving lives. The 47-year-old doctor said she did not hesitate to say yes when asked about whether she could combat the rampant virus in South Africa.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:47:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-33a4ec894badae960efafc5b2bb7ec84xinhuanet_enen-28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874CoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthFidel CastroGeorge W. BushJorge HidalgoHurricane KatrinaHenry ReeveAna Maria Machado20200429084700http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-04/29/content_75990822.htmby Yosley Carrero. HAVANA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Cuban general practitioner Yamilet Castaneda has taken up the challenge to confront COVID-19 outbreak far from home doing what she can best do: saving lives. The 47-year-old doctor said she did not hesitate to say yes when asked about whether she could combat the rampant virus in South Africa.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:41:00 +0200china.org.cn-33a4ec894badae960efafc5b2bb7ec84china.org.cnen-28.9972870207938 25.0892288944874CoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthFidel CastroGeorge W. BushJorge HidalgoHurricane KatrinaHenry ReeveAna Maria Machado20200429084100http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/363373Earthquake devastation in Pakistan and Christchurch has been the driving force behind the work and career of this year’s Ivan Skinner Award winner in earthquake engineering. Now based in Wellington, Dr Najif Ismail received the 2020 EQC/New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Ivan Skinner Award this week.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 01:35:00 +0200voxy-ba977a0c0d41355528bd8987263ebbb8voxyen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersUniversity of Auckland20200424013500https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2020/04/24/mil-osi-new-zealand-najif-ismail-receives-coveted-ivan-skinner-awardthursday-april-23-2020najif-ismail-receives-coveted-ivan-skinner-award-to-continue-vital-earthquake-research/Earthquake devastation in Pakistan and Christchurch has been the driving force behind the work and career of this year’s Ivan Skinner Award winner in earthquake engineering. Now based in Wellington, Dr Najif Ismail received the 2020 EQC/New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Ivan Skinner Award this week.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:53:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-4181075870e2e4d9737a3b93c62ff288foreignaffairs-nzen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersUniversity of Auckland20200424005300http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/363318Najif Ismail receives coveted Ivan Skinner Award to continue vital earthquake research. Earthquake devastation in Pakistan and Christchurch has been the driving force behind the work and career of this year’s Ivan Skinner Award winner in earthquake engineering.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:18:00 +0200voxy-bcdb99b17f7726fc1f3cfa4546c6bc5dvoxyen33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersUniversity of Auckland20200423071800