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World leaders launch WHO plan to curb Covid-19, US not involved

The aim is to speed development of safe and effective drugs, tests and vaccines to prevent, diagnose and treat Covid-19.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:57pm

Sub-Saharan Africa could be heading from a health crisis into a food security crisis: WB

Africa risks reeling from a health crisis to a food crisis.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:52pm

KP govt orders all shops except pharmacies to shut down at 4pm

The provincial government has also announced that all people will be required to wear masks in public.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:52pm

Spain's daily coronavirus deaths lowest in a month

Those cured also surpassed new infections for the first time.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:39pm

WATCH: PM Imran chairs meeting of National Coordination Committee on Covid-19

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:29pm

Malaysian mosque livestreams Taraweeh prayers

Worshipers practice social distancing.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:23pm

Glossary of the Covid-19 pandemic

More than 2.7 million people have been infected by the virus globally.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:21pm

Govt extends countrywide lockdown by 15 days until May 9: Asad Umar

Planning Minister Asad Umar announced that the government has decided to extend the countrywide lockdown imposed to...

Published 24 Apr, 2020 07:08pm

Ramazan will be 'decisive' in determining Pakistan's case trajectory, says Umar

Says govt may lift restrictions by Eid if people take precautions over the next month.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 06:42pm

Almost 50pc families enlisted in cash assistance programme covered, says Umar

Relief programme will also continue throughout the month of Ramazan.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 06:33pm

WATCH: Planning Minister Asad Umar addresses media over Ramazan measuers

Says no loadshedding during sehri and aftar.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 06:33pm

France to decide end-May when to reopen bars, restaurants

Bars and restaurants in France have been shut since March 14.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 06:18pm

YouTube users can enlist with govt to spread awareness about virus, says Awan

YouTube users can get accreditation from the information ministry.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:58pm

WATCH: SAPM Awan speaks to media over govt's efforts to combat virus

Says awareness will be spread via YouTube channels.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:56pm

Sindh govt notifies office timings for Ramazan

The timings will be applicable to all offices of the provincial government except essential services.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:46pm

Doctors spreading awareness because govt isn't doing its job

Doctors will not be able to work on treatments and vaccines if precautions were not taken.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:30pm

Coronavirus endangers lives of pregnant women, children, says doctor

Dr Nusrat says hospitals were finding it hard to save pregnant women.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:24pm

Virus spread can be controlled if lockdown is imposed for a 4-6 weeks, female doctors

Doctors urged governments to ensure that lockdown measures are followed by people.

Updated 24 Apr, 2020 05:42pm

PTI urges people to practise social distancing in Ramazan

Ruling PTI calls upon citizens to practise social distancing and avoid going to crowded places

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:19pm

'Absolutely unacceptable' to suggest women's clothing led to pandemic, says Shireen Mazari

"We will not accept the targeting of women on the pretext of such ludicrous accusations," says Human Rights minister.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:16pm

WATCH: HR ministry releases coronavirus awareness video in sign language

Pakistan's national tally of cases has crossed 11,500.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:10pm

Celebrities 'call' for social distancing, precautionary measures in awareness video

Hamza Ali Abbasi, Strings, Anwar Maqsood, Ayesha Omer, Iqra Aziz and others feature in short film.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 05:10pm

Govt's early steps reason Pakistan's Covid-19 situation is better than other countries: NA speaker

NA speaker informs premier special parliamentary committee to give recommendations for holding NA session.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:59pm

Fares for special flights from UAE reduced by 20-30pc: Zulfiqar Bukhari

The decision to slash airfare for the UAE-bound special flights will come into effect from April 25.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:46pm

127 repatriated nationals diagnosed with virus, says Murad

Says 840 people have arrived in the country so far.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:41pm

2 more deaths recorded in Sindh

Total number of deaths in the province is now 75.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:32pm

Govt always considers lower-income people during decision-making, says Gill

Says Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme, which is part of the government's flagship project, is apolitical.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:18pm

Govt employees not eligible for Emergency Cash, says Sania Nishtar

Those who own a car or have high telephone bills will also not qualify for assistance.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:14pm

New mother dies of coronavirus 6 days after giving birth in UK

Hanif started to develop symptoms and tested positive for the disease just before her 29th birthday.

Published 24 Apr, 2020 04:07pm

Dr Sania Nishtar says people will get eligibility message for cash assistance in 15 days

Date will also be written in the message, she says.

Updated 24 Apr, 2020 04:27pm