ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has 447 confirmed cases of coronavirus, reveal the official data on a newly launched government website, while five people have recovered from the infection that has claimed three lives in the country.
The government on Thursday launched a website to provide authentic information to people regarding the confirmed number of coronavirus cases in the country.
The portal – www.covid.gov.pk – gives area-wise statistics of infections and also specify the number of new cases and virus-related deaths within a span of the last 24 hours.
It may be recalled that Prime Minister Imran Khan warned the nation in a televised speech on Tuesday that coronavirus was going to spread further, adding that even developed countries with greater financial resources and better medical facilities where struggling to deal with the pandemic.
Khan also emphasized the importance of social distancing and good hygiene practices to prevent the possibility of contracting the virus. While such precautionary measures have also been highlighted by experts and public figures, there are still plenty of rumors and misinformation about the outbreak in the country.
By setting up the website with recent and reliable information, the government is trying to address that problem, hoping that this information will also trickle down to those with little or no access to the Internet.
Official statistics reveal Pakistan has nearly 450 confirmed coronavirus cases
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Official statistics reveal Pakistan has nearly 450 confirmed coronavirus cases
- The government is relying on Internet to supply authentic information on the global pandemic that has engulfed the country
- The official portal about the outbreak has been launched at a time when there is plenty of misinformation about the virus
Pakistan bank enables Shariah-compliant digital payment facility for passengers at Islamabad airport
Pakistan bank enables Shariah-compliant digital payment facility for passengers at Islamabad airport
- Pakistan is a cash-dominated market where a significant portion of transactions in the informal sector are made without any taxes, officials say
- The move comes amid Pakistan’s efforts to introduce a cashless model at airports under which only digital service providers can provide services
KARACHI: Aik, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital bank, has enabled fully digital payments at Islamabad International Airport to offer travelers and passengers secure, Shariah compliant digital transaction facility.
The development comes amid Pakistan’s efforts to introduce a cashless model at airports across the country, under which only digital service providers can provide services to customers.
Aik, a subsidiary of Bank Islami, said it has onboarded merchants across the Islamabad airport and integrated QR code deployments at key touchpoints to allow passengers and visitors to make secure, seamless, and Shariah-compliant digital transactions at all counters, retail outlets, and service points.
It said the implementation complies with the regulations and framework set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and is a working model for a large-scale adoption of cashless systems in public infrastructure.
“This deployment reflects our commitment to building practical digital infrastructure that improves everyday transactions,” Aik Chief Officer Ashfaque Ahmed said in a statement.
“By enabling a fully cashless environment at a major national gateway, we are supporting efficiency, transparency, and financial inclusion at scale. This is not only a project; it is a foundation for Pakistan’s cashless future.”
Pakistan is a cash-dominated market where a significant portion of transactions, particularly in the informal sector, are conducted in cash. Officials say many of these transactions are aimed at avoiding taxes.
In recent years, the SBP has taken steps to ensure a transition toward a more cashless economy so that transactions are more traceable, reducing chances of tax evasion and corruption.
By digitizing Islamabad airport, aik said it continues to invest in secure and accessible financial solutions that “expand digital participation and support national economic modernization.”
