As the third wave continues to affect people across Pakistan, the National Command & Operation Center (NCOC) statistics show more than 140 deaths in the last 24-hours. Prices of petroleum products likely to rise Washington Post: PM Modi responsible for Indians dyeing of COVID-19 According to the NCOC, COVID-19 is spreading at alarming rates with 146 deaths and 4,696 new cases in 24-hours. Meanwhile, 48,740 tests were conducted in the last 24-hours. Statistics 1 May 21: Total Tests in Last 24 Hours: 48,740Positive Cases: 4696Positivity % : 9.63%Deaths : 146 — NFRCC (@NFRCCofficial) May 1, 2021 Dozens killed in a stampede at a religious site in Israel Petition to be submitted in lieu of protecting Pakistan’s Constitution The positivity rate is reported to be 9.63% as mortality rate is confirmed to be 17,957 deaths while the total number of affected people has reached 825,519. Meanwhile, the NCOC has declared 26 districts to be high-risk in Pakistan with a country-wide inoculation drive vaccinating people over the ages of 50 and 60. Moreover, registration has been initiated for people above the age of 40 and inoculation is expected to begin from next week. PM Imran Khan, the only hope for Sri Lankan … Continue reading More deaths reported as new cases cross 4,600