1,413 Covid cases, 89 deaths reported in Punjab The total has risen to 328,775 and the death toll is 9,500. Published 18 May, 2021 11:03am WHATSAPP
KP reports 186 virus cases, 18 deaths The total has risen to 127,224 and the death toll is 3,804. Published 18 May, 2021 11:01am WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports 2,989 Covid recoveries The total has risen to 795,511 and the recovery rate is 90.1 per cent. Published 18 May, 2021 10:59am WHATSAPP
18 officials suspended in Lahore over ‘out-of-turn vaccination’ The administration has also launched a thorough probe. Published 18 May, 2021 10:15am WHATSAPP
Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to Covid-19 Say hospitals in the host city “have their hands full and have almost no spare capacity”. Published 18 May, 2021 09:14am WHATSAPP
WATCH: Art lovers flock to London's National Gallery as virus restrictions ease Published 18 May, 2021 08:15am WHATSAPP
Biden surges international vaccines aid in riposte to Russia, China Biden confirmed that 20 million more doses are being released over the next six weeks. Published 18 May, 2021 07:15am WHATSAPP
Germany mulls making vaccines free for all from June 7 If implemented, the decision would mean the entire adult population would be eligible for a vaccine from that date. Updated 17 May, 2021 11:01pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Britons arrive in Portugal after a travel ban was lifted Published 17 May, 2021 09:20pm WHATSAPP
South Africa’s Tutu gets jab to help start inoculation drive “To all of you on the frontlines who have been working to keep us safe for more than a year now, I salute you,” he says. Published 17 May, 2021 08:40pm WHATSAPP
EU regulator backs month-long storage of Pfizer vaccine in fridges The change is applicable for unopened vials, the EMA said. Published 17 May, 2021 08:10pm WHATSAPP
Going home: Covid sparks Chinese exodus from Italian textile town Many are giving up, worn down by the Covid-induced recession and lured back to China by its greater success in combating Covid. Published 17 May, 2021 07:10pm WHATSAPP
Indonesia seen at risk of Covid-19 'timebomb' after Eid travel Police are stopping cars at checkpoints around Jakarta in an attempt to identify and isolate positive cases. Published 17 May, 2021 06:30pm WHATSAPP
At 26pc, Karachi's East district records Sindh's highest positivity rate A total of 6,534 new cases were recorded in Sindh during the May 10-16 week. Published 17 May, 2021 05:38pm WHATSAPP
Sindh reports 719 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths A total of 10,198 Covid-19 tests were conducted in the 24-hour period. Published 17 May, 2021 05:07pm WHATSAPP
Dubai eases Covid-19 restrictions, allows full hotel capacity Social distancing and compulsory face masks will continue, Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management says. Published 17 May, 2021 04:02pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Lockdown starts in India's West Bengal after 'super-spreader' election Published 17 May, 2021 03:10pm WHATSAPP
Sanofi/GSK report positive interim results for their Covid-19 shot Say a global Phase III trial will start in the coming weeks and involve more than 35,000 adults. Published 17 May, 2021 02:24pm WHATSAPP
'It's a great feeling': Saudis free to travel abroad after more than a year Citizens who have received at least one shot of vaccine and those who have recovered from the virus allowed to travel. Published 17 May, 2021 02:15pm WHATSAPP
Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 130 virus cases The capital reported 98 cases. Published 17 May, 2021 12:26pm WHATSAPP
1,700 Covid cases, 44 deaths reported in Punjab The total has risen to 327,362 and the death toll is 9,411. Published 17 May, 2021 12:24pm WHATSAPP
KP records 251 virus cases, 20 deaths Balochistan has recorded 35 new cases and three deaths. Published 17 May, 2021 12:22pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan reports 3,754 Covid recoveries The total has risen to 792,522 and the recovery rate is 90 per cent. Published 17 May, 2021 12:20pm WHATSAPP
Singapore warns children susceptible to virus variants, shuts schools Published 17 May, 2021 10:12am WHATSAPP
Unicef says rich countries can afford to donate Covax jabs “And they could do this while still fulfilling their vaccination commitments to their own populations,” Unicef director says. Published 17 May, 2021 09:12am WHATSAPP
After lockdown, business activities resume today All markets and shops of less essential services will close by 8pm. Published 17 May, 2021 08:02am WHATSAPP
