ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s health ministry said on Thursday that a group of experts working for the government had finalized their recommendations for the speedy procurement and deployment of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it became available.
In an official handout circulated in Islamabad, it informed that these proposals would also be presented to Prime Minister Imran Khan during the ongoing month.
“The federal government has fast tracked processes for the provision of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available,” said the statement. “In this context, technical committees working under the guidance of the National Command and Operation Center have finalized their recommendations … [which] shall be submitted to the prime minister during this month.”
The statement added that out of 10 vaccines currently developed by leading global manufacturers, six were already undergoing phase 3 trials.
“The committee has recommended engagement with Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) for support in procurement through co-financing,” it added. “It has also been recommended to the government to arrange finances for the purpose. Also among the recommendations is enhanced collaboration with China including in clinical trials of the vaccine and efforts toward indigenous manufacturing of the vaccine.”
Pakistan has already decided to participate in the phase 3 clinical trials to test a COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese company, CanSinoBio, starting next month. According to senior health ministry officials, the trials, which will be carried out in five cities of the country, will assure preferential vaccine supply and pricing for the country.
“The priority groups for receiving the vaccination (as soon as it becomes available) will be vulnerable segments of the population,” the statement noted. “The committee has also recommended preparation of a deployment plan and arranging cold storage facilities for the vaccine. The infrastructure of Expanded Program on Immunization with additional resources is being recommended for deployment and delivery of the COVID vaccine.”
Pakistani experts finalize recommendations for speedy procurement of COVID-19 vaccine
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Pakistani experts finalize recommendations for speedy procurement of COVID-19 vaccine
- Government encouraged to work with Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization for procurement support and co-financing
- Health ministry says it will prioritize vulnerable segments as soon as the vaccine becomes available
Pakistan Super League to woo foreign investors in London roadshow today
- PCB says it has attracted “significant interest” from potential ownership groups in UK as it expands PSL to eight teams
- PSL roadshow to attract diverse audience of business leaders, potential franchise owners and cricket supporters, says PCB
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will host a landmark roadshow at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground (MCC) in London today, Sunday, to showcase the league’s commercial strength and future direction to foreign investors.
The PSL is Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league that features six city-based teams competing for the league’s title every year. The tournament’s 11th edition is expected to be held in April and May next year.
The PCB has announced it will expand the cricket league to include two more franchises this year, raising the total number of teams to eight. The board said in a statement earlier this year that it has already received “significant interest” from potential ownership groups across the UK regarding the two new teams.
“The London Roadshow aims to build on this momentum by offering investors and cricket lovers an immersive introduction to the league, its commercial ecosystem and the strategic vision driving its next phase of growth,” the board said in a statement on Dec. 2.
The PCB said it expects to draw a diverse audience of business leaders, potential franchise owners and cricket supporters eager to engage with the league at the roadshow.
It said the initiative will showcase PSL’s commitment to global expansion, strategic partnerships and delivering world-class entertainment and cricketing excellence.
“This event is an important opportunity to deepen global partnerships and share our long-term vision for expansion and innovation,” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was quoted as saying by the board.
“We look forward to welcoming investors and cricket enthusiasts in London.”
Within a span of 10 years, the PSL has competed for viewership with some of the most prominent cricket leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League, the Big Bash League, the Hundred and the Caribbean Premier League, among others.
