Trends - Live Coronavirus

PICTURES: London bus-stop transformed into children’s art gallery amid lockdown

A London bus-stop has been transformed into a children’s art gallery by a local resident.

Updated 29 Apr, 2020 04:01am

Turkish mosque lights tell the faithful to stay home during Ramazan

“Mahya”, the tradition of stringing up devotional messages in lights is unique to Turkey.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 05:24pm

We are doing far more testing than any other country, says Trump

Says "media does nothing but complain" despite govt efforts.

Updated 29 Apr, 2020 04:00am

Number of tests, cases show infection rate is down from 12 per cent to 8.15pc: CM Shah

Recovery rate has been recorded at 18.2pc.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 05:07pm

Unicef Pakistan and Zong partner up to combat 'coronavirus misinformation'

Zong will promote accurate information about the virus through different channels.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 04:57pm

Euro banknotes safe to touch despite coronavirus, says central bank

Euro notes are printed on pure cotton fibre paper, which helps make them resistant to wear and tear.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 04:51pm

Hello, social distancing. Goodbye, handshakes?

What will replace handshakes in a post-pandemic world?

Published 28 Apr, 2020 04:46pm

Czechs report six-week low in daily rise of new coronavirus cases

The central European country has seen far fewer cases than its western European neighbours after taking quick action.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 04:37pm

Wuhan's Yellow Crane Tower to reopen for tourists on World Labour Day

The virus first emerged in Wuhan and it became the epicentre of Covid-19 in China.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 04:27pm

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis to host virtual town hall for nationals in Saudi Arabia

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari will address the virtual town hall.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 04:04pm

Cabinet approves Rs75bn package to provide relief to daily wagers

The package has been approved by ECC.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 03:41pm

All resources being utilised to bring back stranded nationals in phases: FM Qureshi

"The government is aware of the difficulties being faced by overseas Pakistanis," he sayd.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 03:35pm

Russia reports record daily rises in new coronavirus cases and deaths

The country's tally of cases has crossed 93,500.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 03:34pm

Scandinavian airline SAS hints at laying off half of its workforce

“That's the scenario we are working towards, and it's the best estimate we can give,” says airline's CEO.

Updated 29 Apr, 2020 12:57am

President Alvi takes notice of mosque flouting SOPs during visit

Published 28 Apr, 2020 03:18pm

Spain reports drop in daily virus death toll for fifth day in a row

Officials believe the epidemic peaked on April 2 when the daily toll hit 950.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 03:13pm

KP's Abdul Wali Khan University cuts employees' salary after delay in fee collection because of Covid-19

Salaries for faculty have been reduced by 50 per cent.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 03:10pm

Punjab reports 204 new cases, 11 more deaths

The provincial total has crossed 5,700.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 02:59pm

People should follow SOPs, not throng markets during Ramazan: Ajmal Wazir

Says people who are well-off should "take care of their neighbours during the coronavirus pandemic and Ramazan".

Published 28 Apr, 2020 02:36pm

KP govt introduces ordinance to keep prices under control

He said that anyone who identified people who were profiteering would get 10 per cent of the amount recovered.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 02:27pm

Pakistan's death toll crosses 300 mark

KP has experienced the highest casualties.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 02:26pm

Sindh reports 335 new cases, 7 more deaths

The provincial total is now 5,291.

Updated 28 Apr, 2020 02:51pm

Fawad Chaudhry says 'very perturbed' about news of Sindh governor testing positive

The minister called Imran Ismail a "friend and a mentor", asked for kindness from God amid pandemic.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 02:06pm

Pope says obey rules during exit from coronavirus lockdowns

The pope has been in lockdown himself, with his events streamed on the internet with no public participation.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 01:41pm

Production team of show recorded with Sindh governor on April 25 to get tested

Fourteen staff members in close proximity to the team in last two days have also been asked to self-isolate.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 01:36pm

UK says some children have died from syndrome linked to Covid-19

Medical experts are investigating possible link between coronavirus and clusters of inflammatory disease among infants.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 01:31pm

Fact Check: Pakistan did not fly Sri Lankan students back to their country, their own national carrier did

Updated 28 Apr, 2020 01:45pm

Washington's popular food trucks are ditching their spots to follow customers into the suburbs

Published 28 Apr, 2020 01:14pm

Balochistan CM says will take steps to 'tighten lockdown'

Chief minister expresses concern over rising number of cases.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 01:13pm

Dubai 'hopes' to welcome tourists in July, process could be delayed until September

The city has been under 24-hour curfew in bid to contain spread of the coronavirus.

Published 28 Apr, 2020 01:01pm