Trends - Live Coronavirus

Complete ban on pillion riding in Karachi: Additional Inspector General of Police

AIG says there will be no exceptions to the ban and anyone found violating it will be dealt with according to the law.

Updated 18 Apr, 2020 11:47pm

Five more cases take Balochistan's tally to 376

Provincial government spokesperson urges people to be careful.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 09:40pm

Punjab reports 94 new cases, 4 more deaths

The provincial tally of cases is at 3,504 while the total number of deaths is 41.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 09:29pm

Hospital closed, staff quarantined after doctor tests positive in Sindh's T.M. Khan

The 60-year-old doctor has been shifted to an isolation facility in Tando Mohammad Khan after testing positive.

Updated 18 Apr, 2020 10:41pm

Italy reports 482 more deaths as toll crosses 23,000

Italy is one of the worst-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated 21 Apr, 2020 01:49am

Bangladesh garment workers pack streets to demand wages during coronavirus lockdown

It is set to lose about $6bn of export revenues this fiscal year as retailers and brands across the world cancel orders

Published 18 Apr, 2020 08:56pm

Putin orders daily coronavirus projections as Russia's tally nears 37,000

The country recorded almost 5,000 new cases in a single day.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 08:52pm

Read: How coronavirus response is stirring Jerusalem's sovereignty struggle

Israel's arrest of Palestinian officials and closure of a clinic have exacerbated the row over east Jerusalem's status.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 08:48pm

Dutch coronavirus infections reach 31,589, 142 new deaths

The infections have risen by 1,140.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 08:47pm

WHO provides guidance for countries preparing for a phased Covid-19 transition

The guidance is for countries preparing for a phased transition from widespread transmission to low-level transmission.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 08:42pm

Ireland has 'flattened the curve' of coronavirus transmission: chief medical officer

Tony Holohan says Ireland no longer expects a peak in infections.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 07:53pm

Suspension of international, domestic flights extended till April 30: CAA

The government has extended the suspension of domestic and international flight operations.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 07:52pm

With 20 new cases, Balochistan's tally rises to 371

Balochistan has the least cases out of the four provinces.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 07:42pm

UK virus death toll rises by 888 to 15,464

The number of people in Britain who have died in hospital from the coronavirus has risen by 888.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 07:25pm

UAE announces $5,500 fine for spreading unauthorised coronavirus information

Says it is forbidden to publish or circulate medical info which is misleading or hasn't been announced officially.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 07:14pm

IMF clarifies $1.4 billion Covid-19 aid to Pakistan is additional to $6bn bailout package

"Staff & authorities continue to work closely to bring the 2nd review to the IMF Board as soon as possible," says IMF.

Updated 18 Apr, 2020 07:29pm

WATCH: Punjab governor speaks to media at ration distribution ceremony in Rawalpindi

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar talking to media in Rawalpindi.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 06:57pm

Racial toll of virus in US grows even starker as more data emerges

A recent analysis shows that nearly one-third of those who have died are African American.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 06:43pm

KP health minister says testing capacity has increased 3.5 times in 10 days

Minister says 798 tests were conducted yesterday, almost 200 more than the previous highest.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 06:31pm

UK announces £2.67 million package to help Pakistan combat Covid-19

British High Commissioner says "UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our friends in Pakistan at this difficult time".

Updated 18 Apr, 2020 06:40pm

Former Tour de France champion raises £300,000 for Britain's National Health Service

He raised the money after a 36-hour indoor cycling stint.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 06:09pm

Sindh CM forms committee to prepare SOPs for reopening shops

Says he will talk to the federal government to provide loans to small traders.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 05:51pm

At least 20 Afghan presidential palace staff test positive

An official document delivered to the Presidential Palace in Kabul is thought to have infected staff.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 05:46pm

Pakistan Ulema Council voices support, says it will follow govt's agenda for Taraweeh prayers

Council urges people to be careful, says even a slight mistake could cause closure of mosques.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 05:34pm

Spain reports more than 20,000 coronavirus deaths

565 people killed in Spain in the past 24 hours, slightly down on the 585 reported on Friday.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 05:31pm

Special train to depart from Lahore to Chaman on Sunday: Railways minister

Train will have two medical coached to deal with any emergency during the journey, says Sheikh Rashid.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 05:15pm

PM questions spreading of 'fake news' regarding high number of Covid-19 deaths

Dr Faisal Sultan says government looking into reports of suspected corona deaths in Karachi.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 04:47pm

SAPM Yusuf thanks overseas Pakistanis for 'patience', says govt making arrangements to bring them back soon

Says target is to bring back up to 7,500 Pakistanis per week.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 04:37pm

Govt to introduce scheme for small businesses: Hammad Azhar

Scheme will focus on providing option to pay utility bills in installments.

Updated 18 Apr, 2020 05:37pm

Sindh reports 138 new cases, one more death

Sindh govt spokesman Murtaza Wahab provides the latest update on coronavirus numbers in the province.

Published 18 Apr, 2020 04:19pm