MQM delegation reassures PM Imran of support for govt's Covid-19 measures PM says govt's foremost priority is to ease difficulties of the poor. Updated 16 May, 2020 05:33am WHATSAPP
190 participants of Youm-i-Ali processions in Karachi arrested for violating ban A total of 39 FIRs were registered against the violators. Published 15 May, 2020 06:52pm WHATSAPP
PM Imran urges nation to take responsibility, says 'this Eid is different' "I believe we will emerge [out of this crisis] as a strong nation," he said. Published 15 May, 2020 06:34pm WHATSAPP
Decision regarding opening of shopping malls left to provinces: Hammad Azhar He said a majority was of the opinion that malls should be allowed to open because they have regulated entry and exit. Published 15 May, 2020 06:26pm WHATSAPP
Govt now able to bring 11,000-12,000 overseas Pakistanis home per week: Moeed Yusuf "Those coming back will have to stay one or two days in quarantine as we can't scale up immediately." Published 15 May, 2020 06:11pm WHATSAPP
8.5m families provided cash handouts under Ehsaas so far: Sania Nishtar A total of Rs104 billion have been disbursed so far under the programme that has been running for five weeks. Published 15 May, 2020 06:00pm WHATSAPP
Trying to resolve issues of university students impacted by Covid-19: Shafqat Mehmood "Govt trying to ensure connectivity in areas where there is no internet so that children can avail distance learning." Updated 15 May, 2020 06:16pm WHATSAPP
Govt to make wearing face masks mandatory: Zafar Mirza The step is being taken because the Covid-19 lockdown has been eased and people are gathering in public spaces. Published 15 May, 2020 05:41pm WHATSAPP
'Huge accomplishment' that Pakistan will be among countries producing Remdesivir: Mirza These companies will not only produce the drug for their own countries, but will also export it to 127 countries. Updated 15 May, 2020 06:16pm WHATSAPP
Pandemic detracting focus from other diseases: Dr Faisal Sultan He added that the government did not want to "lose on any front". Published 15 May, 2020 05:19pm WHATSAPP
Asad Umar lauds media for creating awareness about Covid-19 He appealed to people to follow the preventive measures advised by doctors. Published 15 May, 2020 05:10pm WHATSAPP
Cash handouts to unemployed people to begin from Monday: PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that cash handouts to people who have been laid off because of the lockdown... Published 15 May, 2020 05:04pm WHATSAPP
Govt prepared for increase in cases, says premier "It is estimated that four in hundred people infected by the virus will need to go to hospital," premier says. Published 15 May, 2020 04:58pm WHATSAPP
150 million people affected by lockdown: PM Imran He added that the country could not afford a lockdown. Published 15 May, 2020 04:50pm WHATSAPP
LIVE: PM Imran, aides address press conference in Islamabad PM and his team providing updates on the country's virus strategy and lifting of lockdown. Published 15 May, 2020 04:43pm WHATSAPP
817 virus cases, 12 deaths reported in Sindh The total has reached 14,916. Published 15 May, 2020 04:35pm WHATSAPP
Domestic flight operations to resume for 5 cities from tomorrow Airplanes will only be filled up to 50pc of their capacity. Published 15 May, 2020 04:18pm WHATSAPP
Iran reports 2,102 new virus cases, highest in over a month 2,102 new cases were confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours. Published 15 May, 2020 04:13pm WHATSAPP
US pilot jailed in Singapore for breaking quarantine order Quarantine violators face up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $7,000 or both. Published 15 May, 2020 03:59pm WHATSAPP
Pakistan's coronavirus deaths surpass 800 The tally of cases has also crossed 37,000. Published 15 May, 2020 03:51pm WHATSAPP
Families of police officials who died from Covid-19 to get assistance from Punjab govt CM Buzdar visits memorial in DG Khan. Published 15 May, 2020 03:48pm WHATSAPP
China asks US to 'meet halfway' after Trump threatens to cut ties "To maintain the steady development of China-US relations is in the fundamental interests of the people." Published 15 May, 2020 03:42pm WHATSAPP
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia open borders to each other, create EU's first 'travel bubble' The countries eased lockdowns. Published 15 May, 2020 03:32pm WHATSAPP
Punjab govt issues SOPs for beauty salons Salons will be allowed to seat one customer in the waiting area. Published 15 May, 2020 03:01pm WHATSAPP
China's Wuhan says almost a third of residents tested for coronavirus since April Wuhan will conduct tests on everyone in the city, with the goal of getting a clear number of asymptomatic cases. Published 15 May, 2020 02:50pm WHATSAPP
Punjab govt decides to reopen shopping malls, public transport Punjab government has decided to reopen shopping malls and allow public transport to operate again. Chief... Published 15 May, 2020 02:37pm WHATSAPP
Punjab reports 353 new cases, 11 more deaths 4,720 people have recovered from the virus in the province. Published 15 May, 2020 02:36pm WHATSAPP
Suspension of international flight operations extended till May 31 The suspension is not applicable to special PIA flights for repatriation of Pakistanis. Published 15 May, 2020 02:24pm WHATSAPP
PM Imran is on front foot in fight against Covid-19, says Ajmal Wazir "Our lives are not more important than that of a poor person," Wazir declared. Published 15 May, 2020 02:14pm WHATSAPP
