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
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
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
18 officials suspended in Lahore over ‘out-of-turn vaccination’ The administration has also launched a thorough probe. Published 18 May, 2021 10:15am
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
WATCH: Art lovers flock to London's National Gallery as virus restrictions ease Published 18 May, 2021 08:15am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WATCH: Lockdown starts in India's West Bengal after 'super-spreader' election Published 17 May, 2021 03:10pm
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
'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
Islamabad, AJK and GB collectively report 130 virus cases The capital reported 98 cases. Published 17 May, 2021 12:26pm
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
KP records 251 virus cases, 20 deaths Balochistan has recorded 35 new cases and three deaths. Published 17 May, 2021 12:22pm
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
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
After lockdown, business activities resume today All markets and shops of less essential services will close by 8pm. Published 17 May, 2021 08:02am
