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124 people arrested for violating ban on pillion riding in Karachi

At least 1,406 fines were also issued for violation of the ban.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 09:12pm

56 new cases take Balochistan's tally to 432

The national tally of cases is now at 8,268.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 08:55pm

WATCH: 'Stay home' message projected on Egypt's Great Pyramids

The pyramids were also lit up with blue lights on World Heritage Day as the country battles Covid-19.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 08:47pm

What can WWII survivors tell us about dealing with coronavirus crisis?

Younger people turn to their grandparents to hear their experiences during WWII.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 08:47pm

'Will give permission to private airlines to bring Pakistanis home': SAPM Yusuf

Says government working on repatriating citizens from Turkey and Qatar.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 08:17pm

Pakistan starts repatriating UAE-based nationals stranded by coronavirus

First PIA flight brings 227 passengers.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 08:14pm

SAPM Yusuf says govt to bring 6,000 Pakistanis back this week

Says Torkham border has been opened yesterday and some 1,000 people would be allowed to return to Pakistan daily.

Updated 19 Apr, 2020 09:06pm

In pictures: Worshippers maintain distance while praying at Karachi mosque

PTI-led govt reached agreement with ulema over SOPs for mosques on Saturday.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 08:10pm

Govt increasing testing capacity to move towards 'smart lockdown': SAPM Yusuf

The increased testing capacity will help the govt identify virus hotspots and close off only those areas.

Updated 19 Apr, 2020 08:39pm

AJK govt approves ordinance to control hoarding

Under the new ordinance, hoarding will be considered a non-bailable offence.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 07:53pm

Putin says coronavirus crisis under full control despite record rise in cases

Says country has all the necessary resources as Russia reports 6,060 cases in 24 hours.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 07:31pm

Top govt official in Guinea dies from coronavirus

He was a close ally of President Alpha Conde.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 07:18pm

'Up to us to implement 20-point ijma on prayers in mosques': President Alvi

President Alvi says citizens should be encouraged to take responsibility for implementing social distancing.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 07:11pm

Dutch report lowest daily Covid-19 death rate in over 3 weeks

It is the smallest reported daily increase since March 26.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 07:00pm

OIC condemns 'vicious Islamophobia' in India, urges New Delhi to take urgent counter-steps

OIC says "unrelenting vicious Islamophobic campaign" is ongoing in India.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 06:20pm

'Violent targeting' of Muslims in India attempt to divert backlash on Covid-19 policy: PM Imran

Says treatment of Muslims is "akin to what Nazis did to Jews".

Published 19 Apr, 2020 06:15pm

'Rapid testing kit' can confirm if you have Covid-19 in 10 minutes

Waqar Mehdi has expressed concern over the increasing number of cases emerging in Karachi's South district.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 06:12pm

Google is giving its workers eight extra weeks of paid leave amid coronavirus outbreak: CNN

The policy will only apply to Google's full-time global workforce.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 05:57pm

Sindh local govt secy directs field staff to follow preventive measures

Says "we are working together in an abnormal phase to maintain a clean and healthy environment for the people."

Published 19 Apr, 2020 05:44pm

WATCH: Cadets at US Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony sit 8 feet apart

Social distancing was practised on the occasion.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 05:36pm

Swiss coronavirus death toll rises to 1,135, confirmed infections hit 27,740

The number of people showing positive tests for the disease rose to 27,740.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 05:18pm

'I thought I would never wake up,' Belgian doctor says after surviving Covid-19

The 58-year-old and his team were all diagnosed at the hospital and he was admitted to ICU when his symptoms worsened.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 05:17pm

Punjab reports 37 new cases as provincial tally rises to 3,686

Several of the new cases are among people who participated in the Raiwind Ijtima.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 05:05pm

Fearful but impatient, Italy edges toward end of lockdown

The disease that has officially killed 23,227 in Italy.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 04:56pm

UK not thinking of easing virus lockdown measures yet: minister

Britain is at or near the peak of a health crisis in which more than 15,000 people have died.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 04:40pm

Pakistan is now able to produce masks, PPEs and export sanitisers, claims Fawad Chaudhry

The federal minister displayed pride on the country's organisations and professionals.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 04:27pm

WATCH: Medical staff in Spain applaud taxi driver who brought patients to hospital for free

Doctors and nurses surprised him with a standing ovation, plus an envelope of money.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 04:25pm

Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus

Rouhani says decisions on gatherings during Ramazan to be taken next week.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 04:11pm

Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases

The new cases brought Russia's nationwide tally to 42,853.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 03:51pm

Islamabad administration given Rs50 million to help combat virus

The money will be spent on people infected with the virus and on the maintainence of quarantine centres in the capital.

Published 19 Apr, 2020 03:43pm