Trends - Live Coronavirus

India to help migrant workers leave cities

The move comes as India’s confirmed cases surged past 100,000.

Published 19 May, 2020 10:16pm

Coronavirus infections have peaked in much of the rich world: The Economist

Published 19 May, 2020 10:11pm

As coronavirus crushes small restaurants, big chains see room to move in

Chipotle, Taco Bell and Domino’s Pizza are among several household names planning post-pandemic growth.

Published 19 May, 2020 09:48pm

Balochistan govt extends lockdown till June 2

The lockdown has been extended for another 15 days.

Published 19 May, 2020 09:30pm

Two more coronavirus patients administered plasma in Hyderabad

This brings the total number of patients who have been administered the said treatment in Hyderabad to six.

Published 19 May, 2020 09:27pm

Sindh govt exempts family members from ban on pillion riding

There shall be "no exception for law enforcement agencies, journalists/media person, coworkers, office staff etc".

Published 19 May, 2020 09:09pm

Karachi commissioner issues SOPs for shopping malls

Persons over 55 years of age and children below 12 will not be allowed to enter shopping malls.

Published 19 May, 2020 08:51pm

Walmart sales surge at stores and online on coronavirus-led demand

Walmart’s online business rises 74 per cent in the first quarter.

Published 19 May, 2020 08:35pm

Tested in harbour, Spanish fishermen return to sea

Hard-hit Spain is only just beginning to emerge from a strict lockdown.

Published 19 May, 2020 08:21pm

Liquor shops in Islamabad's Marriot, Serena and Best Western hotels reopen

The notification requests the hotels to ensure social distancing.

Published 19 May, 2020 08:11pm

Sweden tops Europe Covid-19 deaths per capita over last 7 days

Sweden has kept most schools, restaurant and businesses open during the pandemic.

Published 19 May, 2020 08:02pm

Dr Zafar Mirza calls for coordinated response to tackle Covid-19

He added that Pakistan has reported significantly fewer cases than initial projections.

Published 19 May, 2020 07:48pm

UK Covid-19 death toll nears 43,000 as scrutiny over strategy grows

Latest numbers from the Office for National Statistics painted a grim picture in care homes.

Published 19 May, 2020 07:34pm

Another ANP leader tests positive for Covid-19

ANP central secretary general Mian Iftikhar Hussain has tested positive.

Published 19 May, 2020 07:05pm

Bats and viruses: What's the connection?

Published 19 May, 2020 06:54pm

Some signs children may not transmit virus, UK epidemiologists say

There are tentative signs that children may not spread the novel coronavirus as much as adults.

Published 19 May, 2020 06:44pm

PM Imran to address WEF tomorrow via video link: Shahbaz Gill

"In his address, the prime minister will discuss the impact of Covid-19 on human lives and the economy."

Published 19 May, 2020 06:30pm

Prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound to resume next week: statement

The Council of Islamic Waqf says restriction on outdoor prayer at the site to be lifted after the Eidul Fitr holiday.

Published 19 May, 2020 06:28pm

US praises Taiwan's coronavirus response, hails 'shared vision'

“We have a shared vision for the region," says Mike Pompeo.

Published 19 May, 2020 06:15pm

Spain lifts ban on flights from Italy, but tourism still off cards

The PM is preparing to ask parliament to extend until late June a state of emergency which has helped limit infections.

Published 19 May, 2020 06:01pm

KP reports 324 new cases, 11 more deaths

The province's death toll from the virus has risen to 345.

Published 19 May, 2020 05:50pm

Baby boom: Indonesia faces virus-driven spike in births

Small health clinics have been temporarily shuttered while doctors and midwives are limiting patient number.

Published 19 May, 2020 05:39pm

Govt looking to outsource airports, says Shibli Faraz

"We discussed whether we should outsource our airports so that we can bring our airports to international standards."

Published 19 May, 2020 05:19pm

LIVE: Info minister Shibli Faraz briefs media on decisions taken during today's cabinet meeting

Published 19 May, 2020 05:14pm

UK jobless claims surge by record amount as pandemic hits

An unemployment rate peak of 10 per cent in UK would still be well below the rate in the US.

Published 19 May, 2020 05:13pm

Sindh govt launches app for digital learning

Says Sindh govt has also launched YouTube channel for college students.

Published 19 May, 2020 04:26pm

China says US trying to shift blame and smear Beijing over WHO

Chinese FO spokesperson says US miscalculated by trying to use China to avoid its own responsibility.

Published 19 May, 2020 04:06pm

Sindh offices, departments engaged in combating pandemic will continue to function during Eid

All government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils will remain closed.

Published 19 May, 2020 03:53pm

Centre should be accused of financial impropriety, not Sindh, says Murtaza Wahab

In a press conference, the PPP leader said that the Centre has yet to release Sindh's share in the NFC award.

Published 19 May, 2020 03:31pm

Countrywide Covid-19 tally surges past 44,000 as Sindh, Punjab collectively report 1,336 cases

Sindh reports highest single-day death toll at 19 as Pakistan's total fatalities near 1,000.

Published 19 May, 2020 03:09pm