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He urged the ulema to take back the decision and asked the government to close all stores and shops.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:40am
The reported death toll rose by 281 to 4,879.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 07:32pm
Through philanthropy and NGOs' efforts, people could be saved from hunger even during a lockdown, doctor suggests.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:39am
The national tally of cases is at 10,113.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 07:18pm
"We, especially junior doctors, are very disheartened. We need a lot of support."
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:37am
The number of deaths in UK hospitals has risen from 17,337 to 18,100.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 07:04pm
"In fact, severity is much more than we think," he said, urging the public not to take the disease lightly.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:28am
He said the medics opposed any measures to ease the lockdown.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:27am
He said this had added to the stress and workload of doctors.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:26am
Israel has reported 13,833 confirmed Covid-19 cases to date, including 181 deaths.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 06:23pm
He also emphasised the need for continued stratified risk assessment.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:21am
"This will solidify and improve our response," Mirza said in a media briefing.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:57pm
Gen Bajwa lauded the "remarkable efforts" of the NCOC for formulating and implementing the country's Covid-19 response.
Updated 23 Apr, 2020 03:19am
"Is this perfect? No. But it is getting better," he told the media.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:51pm
PM's aide is speaking in Islamabad.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:47pm
Says public health and importance of prevention have never received the focus and attention they are receiving now.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:22pm
Says pandemic has transformed health sector.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:12pm
Mirza says next few weeks are critical for Pakistan.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:09pm
Says people in the country do not take "guidelines" seriously.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 05:03pm
Extensive testing is being carried out on CM's directions after a bulk of cases were reported from South district.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 04:42pm
Says that sharing tobacco products can result in transmission of virus between people.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 04:17pm
A sharp slowdown in infections has Spaniards optimistic their nightmare may be easing.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 04:13pm
"We call on countries to implement proven public health measures aggressively: detect, test, isolate and care for...
Published 22 Apr, 2020 03:59pm
Says NA building has "sufficient space to hold the session while observing the two-metre social distancing guidelines".
Published 22 Apr, 2020 03:56pm
"The test takes a few hours," he says.
Updated 22 Apr, 2020 04:26pm
Europe is the hardest-hit continent by the pandemic.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 03:41pm
The province's total has risen to 4,331.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 03:28pm
The researchers says eye fluids from coronavirus patients may be "potential source of infection".
Published 22 Apr, 2020 03:11pm
Tareen was on a ventilator in a hospital in Quetta.
Updated 22 Apr, 2020 03:38pm
If the lockdown is eased, the number of cases will increase, warns Dr Azra Pechuho.
Updated 22 Apr, 2020 04:27pm