Govt misstated money allocated to relief programme, says former PM Ashraf He demanded that the government presents the amount of GDP invested in dealing with the pandemic. Published 13 May, 2020 02:06pm WHATSAPP
Govt failed to step up to the challenge, says PPP's Raja Pervaiz Ashraf New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was the only leader in the world who had taken timely steps. Published 13 May, 2020 02:00pm WHATSAPP
Responsibility to unite nation lies with PM, says Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Says Bilawal "voluntarily" extended cooperation to govt. Published 13 May, 2020 01:53pm WHATSAPP
Govt was right to ignore opposition demands to repatriate Wuhan students: MQM lawmaker "Today, it has been proved that the decision was right," he said. Published 13 May, 2020 01:39pm WHATSAPP
Govt failed to develop four-point strategy to combat health crisis: ex-PM Abbasi No awareness campaign held. Published 13 May, 2020 01:28pm WHATSAPP
Govt has systemic issues, says Abbasi "You can see a problem is coming." Published 13 May, 2020 01:19pm WHATSAPP
Govt remembered parliament after 3 months, laments Abbasi "In situations like these, two policies are developed first: a testing protocol and treatment protocol." Updated 13 May, 2020 01:48pm WHATSAPP
Abbasi demands govt to be clear about its strategy "Who is responsible [for this] in this country?" Updated 13 May, 2020 05:01pm WHATSAPP
Only 11,848 tests conducted yesterday, says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi "Do you know that every person who comes to this House has to get tested?" he said. Updated 13 May, 2020 05:01pm WHATSAPP
Shafqat Mehmood says provinces have autonomy under 18th Amendment He said that the 18th Amendment is a law, adding that there is always room for improvement. Updated 13 May, 2020 05:00pm WHATSAPP
'Is taking care of poor people confusion?' asks Shafqat Mehmood A blanket lockdown will have a devastating effect on lower-income people. Published 13 May, 2020 12:39pm WHATSAPP
NA session to discuss coronavirus policy underway JUI-F's Shahida Akhtar is the first speaker of the day. Updated 13 May, 2020 12:50pm WHATSAPP
China reports 7 new coronavirus cases, up from one a day earlier It is also expanding testing. Published 13 May, 2020 12:16pm WHATSAPP
Wuhan to test all residents after handful of new infections Authorities in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began were moving forward with efforts to test all 11... Published 13 May, 2020 12:15pm WHATSAPP
UK economy shrinks by record 5.8pc as virus crisis escalates Figures for April are likely to show an even bigger fall because the entire month was spent under lockdown. Published 13 May, 2020 11:40am WHATSAPP
Sindh govt spends $6m to procure medical equipment, machinery An amount of $4m had already been spent for placing orders to import different equipment. Published 13 May, 2020 11:18am WHATSAPP
Deaths from preventable diseases in children under 5 could rise by 45pc over next six months: UN report UN says scarce health resources in developing countries being diverted because of Covid-19. Published 13 May, 2020 11:06am WHATSAPP
VIDEO: A workshop in Germany is assembling face shields for health workers Published 13 May, 2020 10:58am WHATSAPP
Thailand reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 9 The Thai govt continues to urge the public to wear masks, practice good hygiene and maintain social distancing measures. Published 13 May, 2020 10:57am WHATSAPP
Pakistan Science Foundation, HEC to launch joint programme to find Covid-19's impact on industries HEC will then instruct universities to adjust their degrees to industries. Published 13 May, 2020 10:52am WHATSAPP
Asian equities slip as second wave fears come into focus Asian markets fell again after Donald Trump's top virus adviser warned that easing lockdown measures too early could... Published 13 May, 2020 10:49am WHATSAPP
113-year-old Spanish woman survives coronavirus She was isolated in her room for weeks while she fought off the illness. Published 13 May, 2020 10:30am WHATSAPP
257 more people recover from coronavirus in Pakistan This takes the total number of recovered people to 8,812. Published 13 May, 2020 10:13am WHATSAPP
43 new cases reported in Islamabad, 18 in GB and 2 in AJK The national total is now 32,979. Published 13 May, 2020 10:09am WHATSAPP
Editor of Indian news website charged with sedition for article suggesting replacement of Gujrat CM Article says BJP is reportedly not happy with Vijay Rupani. Published 13 May, 2020 10:03am WHATSAPP
As countries begin reopening, US virus expert warns of dangers France began reopening schools and Russia and India started getting back to work as the top US infectious disease... Published 13 May, 2020 09:38am WHATSAPP
379 repatriated Pakistanis test positive for virus As many as 379 more Pakistani nationals returning from various countries on the last 24 special flights from April ... Published 13 May, 2020 09:37am WHATSAPP
Centre, Sindh threaten to reimpose lockdown The federal cabinet on took serious note of flagrant violation of the government’s standard operating procedures... Published 13 May, 2020 09:35am WHATSAPP
Vaccines, treatments still a bridge too far, says US expert Top US expert on infectious diseases told a Senate panel that it’s still too early to expect a coronavirus vaccine... Published 13 May, 2020 09:31am WHATSAPP
