Indian PM plans staggered exit from vast coronavirus lockdown
Modi says the shutdown has helped limit infections but the situation remains far from satisfactory globally.
CII endorses govt restrictions on prayer congregations, asks not to associate Covid-19 with any group
Council of Islamic Ideology advises govt against arresting imams, use mosques as community centres for relief efforts.
Leonardo DiCaprio helps launch $12 million coronavirus food fund
America's Food Fund will help communities impacted by Covid-19.
95pc of Europe’s virus dead over 60 but young not immune, says UN
80pc of those who died had at least one other chronic underlying condition.
Iran, US heat up war of words on Iraq despite virus pandemic
Iran and US are in a battle for influence in Iraq, where Iran has powerful allies and US has close ties to government.
Sharmila Faruqi's recipe for chicken fillet red snapper is going viral
Lets be honest, this is all of us trying our hand at cooking in isolation...
Omar Saeed Sheikh — from rowdy student to terror convict
A schoolmate described Sheikh as "bright but rather dysfunctional" student.
Pakistan strongly condemns Indian govt's attempt to 'illegally' alter IOK demography
PM Imran says timing of the action is "reprehensible" and an attempt to further the "Hindutva" agenda.
Pakistan's fashion industry is stepping up to fight Covid-19
After Asim Jofa, Lulusar, Maheen Khan and Deepek Perwani are shifting gears to produce medical protective clothing.
Amid coronavirus scare, Americans flock to remote land, survival retreats
Experts have warned that rural communities could eventually prove to be the most vulnerable to the pandemic.
Shamoon Ismail releases new song to hit back at trolls
That was fast! What if he was baiting us all along and his racist tweet and what followed after was PR for his new song?
Covid-19 was already wreaking havoc on our mental health, then came the job losses
Losing a job is a huge trauma and one of the biggest causes of stress. It’s as bad as loss of a loved one or a divorce.
China says US officials making shameless comments on coronavirus data
Hua Chunying says China has been "open and transparent" about coronavirus outbreak.
JK Rowling launches Harry Potter At Home for homebound families
“The teachers and parents working to keep children’s lives normal while in lockdown deserve a bit of magic,” she said.
'A battlefield behind your home': Deaths mount in New York to more than 1,900
The normally bustling streets of the city are empty and sirens are no longer ignored as just urban background noise.
Punjab has conducted nearly 15,000 Covid-19 tests but other provinces are lagging behind
Some provinces point to a lack of testing kits and labs, others blame a lack of public cooperation for low testing.
SHC overturns death sentence of main accused in Daniel Pearl murder
Three others who were earlier convicted and handed life sentences set free.
Red zone files: Is a pandemc situation really the right time for a PTI vs PPP showdown?
Sindh is on a tangent. And for once it appears to be the right one. But there is a price for doing the right thing.
While arguing against lockdowns, the centre has no clear idea of what its own strategy is
Is their any hope for the country to be on the same page about the Covid-19 crisis?
One casualty in a post-Covid-19 world should be the UN
By its very nature, evolution, he said, never looks to the future, man, however, needs to.
Even during a pandemic, female doctors are facing harassment
Where doctors are talking about saving yourself from a dangerous virus, some men are trolling them with vulgar messages.
Govt continuously monitoring Covid-19 trends: PM
The govt had started taking preventive measures ever since the first case surfaced in China, says the premier.
Education ministry, PTV sign agreement to launch Tele School
According to Shaqat Mehmood, the dedicated channel will work on promoting education for next 3 months.
Capital administration unseals Rimsha Colony after clearing residents of Covid-19
Screenings are ongoing in Shahzad Town and Bhara Kahu, says Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqat.
Punjab faces partial shortage of flour, other kitchen items
Reports of shortages in some areas may be attributed to 'abnormal' buying, says food minister Samiullah Chaudhry.
3 booked for murder of maid buried as virus victim in Gujrat
The suspects had claimed that the victim had died of coronavirus on March 27.
14 more test positive at Tableeghi Jamaat headquarters
Official says that the Raiwind Tableeghi Markaz is currently housing 600 preachers.
Murad backs centre’s proposal to extend countrywide lockdown till 14th
Have already taken necessary measures for food security, says the Sindh chief minister.
US officials confident of completing census by year-end deadline
The 2020 census will help determine how many congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state gets.
European experts ready app to halt virus spread
The app gathers data using smartphones to show all the people a patient with Covid-19 has come into contact with.
FAO, WHO & WTO warn of worldwide food shortage
Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown to slow the spread of the virus.
Chinese scientists looking for Covid-19 treatment claim finding ‘effective’ antibodies
There is currently no proven effective treatment for the disease which originated in China.
Trump tells nation to brace for disaster as 0.2m test positive
The White House task force has predicted that the coronavirus could kill between 100,000 to 240,000 Americans this year.
Hot money outflows accelerate in March
Over $1.9bn of foreign investment in domestic bonds and equity flew out within the span of a month.
Rs56bn refunded to exporters
During the month of March, the Federal Board of Revenue sanctioned refunds worth Rs25bn to exporters.
Businesses ask for easing lockdown in Sindh
Traders say that the continuous closure of markets and shop risks creating chaos.
Huddle in Q Block over shape of industry bailout
Business owners say the recent rate cut provided by the central bank is insufficient.
Virus forces fishing ban near Gwadar
The deputy commissioner has urged the fishermen community to show responsibility and not violate govt's orders.
Japan to provide $2.16m grant for Covid-19
Assistance intended to reduce and delay transmission of virus, decrease associated deaths.
Debt rescheduling high on EU agenda: Borrell
FM Qureshi calls European Union's foreign police chief to discussion the situation arising out of the pandemic.
PML-N wants parliamentary oversight of corona relief fund
It is imperative to ensure that resources be utlised with clinical precision, utmost transparency, says Shehbaz.
NA, Senate panel on pandemic to meet on April 6
The meeting will be briefed on the economic and business plans for the revival of the economy.
Govt declares PMDC registrar’s appointment unlawful
IHC told appointment made under ‘outdated’ law.
100 fighters to be set free soon, says Taliban spokesman
Afghan officials, militants’ representatives hold face-to-face talks.
SC seeks information about measures to fight Covid-19
Details sought about training, PPE's given to medical staff, steps taken to ensure availability of ventilators and meds.
India issues new domicile law for held Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir can be called the place of domicile of a person who has lived there for at least 15 years.
World Bank okays another $700m for Dasu project
The financing has nothing to do with Covid-19 and has been under negotiations for almost a year.
Inflation rate drops to 10.2pc in March
For the first time since July last year inflation has seen downward trend for second month in a row.
Google launches new features to aid Pakistan’s anti-virus response
Netflix cuts traffic on local telecom networks by 25pc while maintaining quality.
Suspension of domestic flights extended till April 11
PIA allowed to resume partial international flight operations.
Bajwa calls for national unity to fight Covid-19
Lt Gen Hamood made convener of National Command and Operation Centre.
Virus leaves 30,000 dead in Europe alone
Italy and Spain bear the brunt of the crisis, accounting for three in every four deaths on the continent.
Data shows preventive measures working, says Asad Umar
SAPM Zafar Mirza reminds private companies that non-essential work is not allowed during the lockdown period.
Genetic make up of locally-transmitted coronavirus may have mutations, say experts
A team of researchers in Pakistan is studying the genome sequence of the novel coronavirus.
AFP Fact Check: Myth circulates online that 'new' hantavirus disease has emerged in China
Scientists say hantavirus was first detected in the 1950s and almost exclusively passes from rodents to humans.
Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh spark outrage for donating to Shahid Afridi's charity
The two cricketers were trying to do their part in the global fight against Covid-19.
K-pop star's announcement about contracting Covid-19 was an April Fools' prank
Kim Jaejoong of JYJ says he pulled the prank to raise awareness about coronavirus
Why Germany's death toll is much lower than the rest of Europe
Italy has 16 times as many deaths as Germany, France four times as many.
Preliminary study finds UK lockdown is slowing spread of Covid-19
Expert warned, however, that the findings were very preliminary and should not be seen as suggesting “job done”.
Covid-19 relief fund: PM urges people to donate so govt can take care of those in need
"The fund will be used to take care of all those who have been made destitute by the lockdown," says the premier.
CII endorses govt restrictions on prayer congregations, asks not to associate Covid-19 with any group
Council of Islamic Ideology advises govt against arresting imams, use mosques as community centres for relief efforts.
Govt continuously monitoring Covid-19 trends: PM
The govt had started taking preventive measures ever since the first case surfaced in China, says the premier.
PML-N wants parliamentary oversight of corona relief fund
It is imperative to ensure that resources be utlised with clinical precision, utmost transparency, says Shehbaz.
14 more test positive at Tableeghi Jamaat headquarters
Official says that the Raiwind Tableeghi Markaz is currently housing 600 preachers.
NA, Senate panel on pandemic to meet on April 6
The meeting will be briefed on the economic and business plans for the revival of the economy.
Murad backs centre’s proposal to extend countrywide lockdown till 14th
Have already taken necessary measures for food security, says the Sindh chief minister.
3 booked for murder of maid buried as virus victim in Gujrat
The suspects had claimed that the victim had died of coronavirus on March 27.
Capital administration unseals Rimsha Colony after clearing residents of Covid-19
Screenings are ongoing in Shahzad Town and Bhara Kahu, says Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqat.
Virus forces fishing ban near Gwadar
The deputy commissioner has urged the fishermen community to show responsibility and not violate govt's orders.
Japan to provide $2.16m grant for Covid-19
Assistance intended to reduce and delay transmission of virus, decrease associated deaths.
Suspension of domestic flights extended till April 11
PIA allowed to resume partial international flight operations.
Sharmila Faruqi's recipe for chicken fillet red snapper is going viral
Lets be honest, this is all of us trying our hand at cooking in isolation...
Omar Saeed Sheikh — from rowdy student to terror convict
A schoolmate described Sheikh as "bright but rather dysfunctional" student.
Pakistan's fashion industry is stepping up to fight Covid-19
After Asim Jofa, Lulusar, Maheen Khan and Deepek Perwani are shifting gears to produce medical protective clothing.
Shamoon Ismail releases new song to hit back at trolls
That was fast! What if he was baiting us all along and his racist tweet and what followed after was PR for his new song?
Covid-19 was already wreaking havoc on our mental health, then came the job losses
Losing a job is a huge trauma and one of the biggest causes of stress. It’s as bad as loss of a loved one or a divorce.
Education ministry, PTV sign agreement to launch Tele School
According to Shaqat Mehmood, the dedicated channel will work on promoting education for next 3 months.
Punjab faces partial shortage of flour, other kitchen items
Reports of shortages in some areas may be attributed to 'abnormal' buying, says food minister Samiullah Chaudhry.
SC seeks information about measures to fight Covid-19
Details sought about training, PPE's given to medical staff, steps taken to ensure availability of ventilators and meds.
Bajwa calls for national unity to fight Covid-19
Lt Gen Hamood made convener of National Command and Operation Centre.
Govt declares PMDC registrar’s appointment unlawful
IHC told appointment made under ‘outdated’ law.
Data shows preventive measures working, says Asad Umar
SAPM Zafar Mirza reminds private companies that non-essential work is not allowed during the lockdown period.
Red zone files: Is a pandemc situation really the right time for a PTI vs PPP showdown?
Sindh is on a tangent. And for once it appears to be the right one. But there is a price for doing the right thing.
Genetic make up of locally-transmitted coronavirus may have mutations, say experts
A team of researchers in Pakistan is studying the genome sequence of the novel coronavirus.
Covid-19 relief fund: PM urges people to donate so govt can take care of those in need
"The fund will be used to take care of all those who have been made destitute by the lockdown," says the premier.
Govt to provide protective kits to journalists visiting quarantine centres, ICUs
SAPM Awan says govt will launch 'Care for Media' mobile app to provide information to journalists diagnosed with virus.
While arguing against lockdowns, the centre has no clear idea of what its own strategy is
Is their any hope for the country to be on the same page about the Covid-19 crisis?
Court rejects Faryal’s plea to unfreeze bank account
Judge restores two accounts belonging to the PPP leader's daughters.
Even during a pandemic, female doctors are facing harassment
Where doctors are talking about saving yourself from a dangerous virus, some men are trolling them with vulgar messages.
Six-month-old, 4 doctors test positive in Gujrat
The infant is being kept at home, while her mother will also be screened for the virus.
Capital admin collecting details of 33,000 families living below poverty line to provide edibles
So far, only 1,000 families have been provided free food during the last couple of days, say officials.
After Covid-19, Karachi facing another healthcare crisis due to OPDs’ closure
A large number of patients suffering from other diseases are waiting for their regular treatment.
HEC to inspect content of online lectures by varsities
If restrictions are extended beyond May 31, all varsities will have to resort to online education, says HEC chairman.
Number of worshippers in KP mosques restricted to five or less
Leaders of all Islamic schools of thought agree with step.
Opposition rejects PM’s ‘Tiger Force’
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has demanded the convening of the National Security Committee.
Huddle in Q Block over shape of industry bailout
Business owners say the recent rate cut provided by the central bank is insufficient.
Japan to provide $2.16m grant for Covid-19
Assistance intended to reduce and delay transmission of virus, decrease associated deaths.
World Bank okays another $700m for Dasu project
The financing has nothing to do with Covid-19 and has been under negotiations for almost a year.
Debt rescheduling high on EU agenda: Borrell
FM Qureshi calls European Union's foreign police chief to discussion the situation arising out of the pandemic.
Inflation rate drops to 10.2pc in March
For the first time since July last year inflation has seen downward trend for second month in a row.
Businesses ask for easing lockdown in Sindh
Traders say that the continuous closure of markets and shop risks creating chaos.
Hot money outflows accelerate in March
Over $1.9bn of foreign investment in domestic bonds and equity flew out within the span of a month.
Rs56bn refunded to exporters
During the month of March, the Federal Board of Revenue sanctioned refunds worth Rs25bn to exporters.
Revenue shortfall surges by Rs200bn in March
Provisional figures showed the FBR collected Rs325bn in March against the projected target of Rs525bn.
Drug regulator dysfunctional as fight against Covid-19 rages
Critical drugs needed for the fight against the coronavirus are running out.
PSX surges 1,208 points on value buying
There was no let-up in selling by foreigners as another big outflow of $8.74 million was noted.
Rangers told to ensure movement of goods transport
Federal cabinet also approves Rs1,200 billion coronavirus relief package.
Demand for electricity, gas, oil drops dramatically
Electricity consumption has plummeted by at least 30 pc.
Govt considering restoring regular flight operations
CAA issues SOPs for airline operation from April 4 to 11.
Attock Refinery says will close in a week unless demand rises
If it closes, it would be the third refinery to halt operations because of the collapse in demand due to Covid-19.
Pakistan will be among hardest-hit economies by coronavirus crisis, says UN report
Developing countries will face a frightening combination of mounting debts, deflationary spiral and health crises.
ECC approves Rs534bn relief package
Finance ministry regrets some ministries and divisions have failed to submit their summaries.
Trade officers to work on export order cancellations
According to some textile exporters, orders close to $1.3 billion have been either cancelled or postponed.
Another $2m ADB grant to help Pakistan fight Covid-19
The new grant supplements an initial $500,000 approved by the bank on March 20.
Food prices remain high despite fuel and commodity rates crash
Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers are cashing in on an extraordinary demand for commodities during the lockdown.
Trump, Putin discuss oil price plunge, coronavirus
According to a statement from the Kremlin, the two expressed "serious concern" over the spread of the virus.
Moody’s warns of challenges in raising funds
"For externally vulnerable countries, persistent tightening in financing conditions will increase debt burdens."
Dollar gains another 60 paisas in interbank
The market saw the dollar reaching as high as Rs167.50 in intraday trade before closing at Rs166.14.
Cement sector helps stocks avoid heavy losses
Concerns regarding the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country gripped the market with fear.
Saudi Arabia plans to boost oil exports to 10.6 million barrels per day from May
The rise in crude oil exports will be “starting from May by about 600,000 barrels per day,” an official says.
PM orders opening of all highways for goods supply
Reiterates commitment to providing ration at the doorsteps of the poor and daily wage earners.
Special ECC meeting to clear Centre’s relief package today
The meeting has a single-point agenda and will be chaired by SAPM on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators
GM says it can build 10,000 ventilators per month starting in April.
Trade suspension weighs heavily on Balochistan
Locals who depend on trade with Iran may starve to death even if they manage to escape the coronavirus.
Dubai firm tied to Trump posts loss as virus downturn looms
The company has reported a loss of $10 million in 2019 off revenues of nearly $1.19 billion.
Essential sectors’ operations to keep economic wheel moving
We have to run the economy; we need guidelines to be followed, says PM's aide Abdul Razak Dawood.
Another unhappy week for stocks
Positive contribution in the last two days of trading lifted the index out of its six-year low of 27,229.
No shortage of raw materials, says pharma industry
“We can sustain with available raw material stocks till April," says PPMA chairman.
Banks to collect cheques from doorsteps
Step taken to combat spread of Covid-19 by limiting personal interactions.
PIA among carriers at risk of going bankrupt
Airlines can lose a quarter of a trillion dollars in revenue this year because of coronavirus lockdowns.
Indian PM plans staggered exit from vast coronavirus lockdown
Modi says the shutdown has helped limit infections but the situation remains far from satisfactory globally.
95pc of Europe’s virus dead over 60 but young not immune, says UN
80pc of those who died had at least one other chronic underlying condition.
Iran, US heat up war of words on Iraq despite virus pandemic
Iran and US are in a battle for influence in Iraq, where Iran has powerful allies and US has close ties to government.
China says US officials making shameless comments on coronavirus data
Hua Chunying says China has been "open and transparent" about coronavirus outbreak.
Pakistan strongly condemns Indian govt's attempt to 'illegally' alter IOK demography
PM Imran says timing of the action is "reprehensible" and an attempt to further the "Hindutva" agenda.
'A battlefield behind your home': Deaths mount in New York to more than 1,900
The normally bustling streets of the city are empty and sirens are no longer ignored as just urban background noise.
Trump tells nation to brace for disaster as 0.2m test positive
The White House task force has predicted that the coronavirus could kill between 100,000 to 240,000 Americans this year.
India issues new domicile law for held Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir can be called the place of domicile of a person who has lived there for at least 15 years.
Japan to provide $2.16m grant for Covid-19
Assistance intended to reduce and delay transmission of virus, decrease associated deaths.
100 fighters to be set free soon, says Taliban spokesman
Afghan officials, militants’ representatives hold face-to-face talks.
Leonardo DiCaprio helps launch $12 million coronavirus food fund
America's Food Fund will help communities impacted by Covid-19.
FAO, WHO & WTO warn of worldwide food shortage
Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown to slow the spread of the virus.
Debt rescheduling high on EU agenda: Borrell
FM Qureshi calls European Union's foreign police chief to discussion the situation arising out of the pandemic.
European experts ready app to halt virus spread
The app gathers data using smartphones to show all the people a patient with Covid-19 has come into contact with.
Chinese scientists looking for Covid-19 treatment claim finding ‘effective’ antibodies
There is currently no proven effective treatment for the disease which originated in China.
Amid coronavirus scare, Americans flock to remote land, survival retreats
Experts have warned that rural communities could eventually prove to be the most vulnerable to the pandemic.
JK Rowling launches Harry Potter At Home for homebound families
“The teachers and parents working to keep children’s lives normal while in lockdown deserve a bit of magic,” she said.
US officials confident of completing census by year-end deadline
The 2020 census will help determine how many congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state gets.
Virus leaves 30,000 dead in Europe alone
Italy and Spain bear the brunt of the crisis, accounting for three in every four deaths on the continent.
Preliminary study finds UK lockdown is slowing spread of Covid-19
Expert warned, however, that the findings were very preliminary and should not be seen as suggesting “job done”.
Coronavirus transforms New York as US deaths top 4,000
New York state has seen far more cases — 76,000 — and deaths than any other.
One casualty in a post-Covid-19 world should be the UN
By its very nature, evolution, he said, never looks to the future, man, however, needs to.
China lockdown may have blocked 700,000 cases
Drastic measures during the first 50 days bought other cities in China valuable time to prepare, say researchers.
Italy's coronavirus lockdown measures to be extended to April 13
Italy was the first Western country to introduce the restrictions and has tightened them week by week.
Saudi Arabia advises Muslims to defer Haj plans
"The kingdom is keen to protect the health of Muslims and citizens," says Haj minister.
Europe’s hospitals can’t handle pandemic engulfing continent
Experts say early complacency, lack of epidemic experience among top causes for continent's inability to handle crisis.
Pressure builds on UK to repatriate citizens from Pakistan
Special flight from Islamabad takes stranded Germans home.
Taliban team arrives in Kabul to monitor prisoner release
Progress is being made, says US State Secretary Mike Pompeo.
India manhunt after Islamic gathering becomes virus hotspot
The Tableeghi Jamaat gathering has been linked to dozens of infections and several deaths in India.
Erdogan vows to sustain economy as pressure for lockdown grows
With Turkey recovering from a recession, Erdogan aims to avoid endangering it as the number of cases rose above, 10,000.
AFP Fact Check: Myth circulates online that 'new' hantavirus disease has emerged in China
Scientists say hantavirus was first detected in the 1950s and almost exclusively passes from rodents to humans.
Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh spark outrage for donating to Shahid Afridi's charity
The two cricketers were trying to do their part in the global fight against Covid-19.
Why Germany's death toll is much lower than the rest of Europe
Italy has 16 times as many deaths as Germany, France four times as many.
K-pop star's announcement about contracting Covid-19 was an April Fools' prank
Kim Jaejoong of JYJ says he pulled the prank to raise awareness about coronavirus
US extends Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers
Pompeo signed off on waiver extensions but couched decision as one that continues restrictions on Iran’s atomic work.
Misbah urges need for players to maintain fitness during lockdown
“We must not lose hope in the fight against coronavirus."
FIFA working on ‘Football Marshall plan’ for virus impact
Association aware that there are “serious financial problems on account of the coronavirus outbreak.”
Wasim Khan speaks to Hafeez over controversial statements
Hafeez recently voiced his concerns on the return of tainted players to Pakistan’s national team.
Businessman paid $8.2m by Tokyo Games bid lobbied figure at centre of French probe
The payments made Takahashi the single largest recipient of money from the Tokyo bid committee.
PCB set to unveil formation of new bodies
PCB has to announce the office-bearers of the six provincial and 90 city cricket associations in domestic structure.
Root trying to make most of enforced break
Monday should have seen Root leading England in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Promoter eyes boxing behind closed doors
Matchroom Boxing has confirmed the postponement of all their events scheduled for May.
UEFA to debate options for ravaged fixture calendar
UEFA previously stated their wish to finish the current season by June 30.
Messi announces additional Barca pay cut to help employees
Messi takes swipe a Barca board, says they undermined players in negotiation.
Signs suggest delayed Tokyo Olympics to open in July 2021
The postponed games were to have opened on July 24 and closed on August 9.
Italy’s sports minister to propose extending ban on events
Restarting matches is unrealistic, says Italian Sports Minister Vincenzo Spadafora.
England players set for pay cuts due to virus crisis
“We’re looking at everything about how the game can make savings,” says ECB spokesman.
Ex-squash champion Azam Khan succumbs to coronavirus in UK
Khan had tested positive for Covid-19 last week.
Coronavirus and the future of PSL V’s marquee games
The most convenient option is to declare the table-toppers — Multan Sultans — as the winners of the fifth edition.
‘Next year’s Tokyo Games unlikely to be held in spring’
Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee president says the Games are meant to be in the summer.
Dybala says coronavirus left him struggling for breath
The player says he feels better and has started training again.
‘Already-qualified athletes will keep spots at 2021 Games’
The IOC also said that the amount of spots allocated for each sport at the Games would remain the same next year.
International firm donates kits to KBBA for girls’ events
FHM Packages donated complete kits for girls including track suits to be worn at upcoming events.
Centrally-contracted players allowed to seek NOC from PCB for four Twenty20 leagues
Policy says both inactive and retired cricketers will require NOCs from the PCB for ICC-approved events.
Livingstone recalls dashing home on time from PSL
The 26-year-old Lancashire star was due to play in Peshawar’s final league-round match against Multan Sultans.
France mourns Euro 84-winning coach Hidalgo, dead at 87
He had coached the current world champions to their first major football title at the 1984 European Championship.
Djokovic donates one million euros to help Serbia combat virus
Tennis star says the money is for the purchase of life-saving respirators and other sanitary equipment.
Tokyo Games organisers looking for a new date for opening, closing
Nothing much can be done in terms of preparation until dates are finalised by the IOC.
ICC postpones World Cup qualifiers due to coronavirus
The pandemic has also brought global sport to a standstill.
ACC moot on Asia Cup T20 put off
With no chance of India travelling to Pakistan, it was all but certain that tournament will be again held in UAE.
Jordan has no regrets about staying on for PSL amid virus pandemic
“It was up to each person to make their own decision and everyone has their own scenario."
Don’t stray out of your crease: Indian cricketers ram home lockdown message
Ashwin, Kohli and Sharma tell Indians to stay safe.
Tokyo begins Olympic task of reorganising Games
Olympics have never been shifted in peacetime before.
Rescheduled Tokyo Games may come before summer 2021: Bach
“The agreement is that we want to organise these Games at the latest in the summer 2021.”
AIBA hopes suspension lifted before Olympics in 2021
IOC suspended the amateur boxing over issues surrounding its finances.
Tokyo’s delayed Games: Who pays bills for another year?
The Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei put the added cost at $2.7 billion, citing an estimate from local organisers.
FIFA teams up with WHO to support fight against pandemic
“We need teamwork to combat the coronavirus,” says Infantino.
Tokyo Olympics postponed until next year
Speculations finally end; decision made in consultation with Japanese PM.
UEFA formally postpones May’s Champions League, Europa League finals
All three competitions are currently suspended along with almost every European domestic league.
Fate of Olympic torch relay in balance
“The torch relay will start on March 26 in Fukushima, the plan has not changed,” says Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto.