Iran's foreign minister terms US defunding of WHO amid pandemic 'shameful' Javad Zarif says that the decision will live in infamy. Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:20pm
Cuba sends second medical brigade to Italy to help support fight against Covid-19 The team is made up of 38 general practitioners, epidemiologists, resuscitators, anesthesiologists and nurses. Published 15 Apr, 2020 05:03pm
Careem resumes its delivery service from 8am to 7pm Precautions that captains will take include a 3 feet distance, wiping the parcels with a disinfectant swab. Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:44pm
Lockdowns should be lifted in two-week stages to stem Covid-19 spread, advises WHO WHO warned that the “risk of re-introduction and resurgence of the disease will continue”. Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:41pm
China's Wuhan to fully resume rail, flight and freight ops by end-April: vice mayor A more than two-month lockdown was lifted earlier this month. Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:34pm
What are the responsibilities of PM's Corona Relief Tigers Force? Volunteers will be expected to point out violation of laws by hoarding etc. Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:26pm
Sindh health minister visits Karachi airport, oversees arrangements Says government is fully prepared to face the challenge" of ensuring safety precautions. Published 15 Apr, 2020 04:22pm
Health is a provincial matter, says Haleem Adil Sheikh He added that the Sindh government was also not being honest about ration distribution. Updated 15 Apr, 2020 04:29pm
Deaths increasing in Sindh due to closure of OPDs, transport facilities, says Haleem Adil Sheikh He was speaking at a press conference along PM's aide Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:49pm
'A true leader reassures his people': Awan lashes out at Sindh CM "You need to look at the harsh facts instead of appearing on TV screens," she says. Updated 15 Apr, 2020 04:07pm
WATCH: SAPM Awan addresses media in response to Sindh CM's presser You have the authority to impose lockdown in your province, Awan tells Murad. Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:40pm
PM entrusted provinces with enforcing lockdown measures: Awan The premier decided the provinces will be allowed to make decisions, she says. Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:34pm
English Biscuit Manufacturers donate Rs20m to Sindh govt's corona fund Earlier a pharmaceutical company also donated hydroxychloroquine tablets and PPE. Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:30pm
Muslims in New York City struggle to hold traditional burials Muslims make up a high percentage of the workforce in the city. Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:28pm
Spain's daily death toll from coronavirus slips to 523, total at 18,579 The overall number of cases in the country rose to 177,633 from 172,541 the day before. Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:26pm
Pharmaceutical company donates testings kits, hydroxychloroquine to Sindh govt Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:22pm
'As long as necessary': Coronavirus holdout Palau opts for self-isolation The island's president says "it became a question of economics or people’s lives". Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:16pm
WATCH: Hong Kong music school takes classes in truck to limit social interaction Teacher Evan Kam gives piano lessons in the back of the vehicle as a way of reducing social interaction. Published 15 Apr, 2020 03:06pm
US may need to extend social distancing for virus until 2022, study says The United States may need to endure social distancing measures adopted during the coronavirus outbreak until 2022. Published 15 Apr, 2020 02:53pm
German recession to continue until mid-year: ministry Even if social distancing measures eased, economic activity to continue being subdued and only pick up gradually. Published 15 Apr, 2020 02:39pm
Sealing 11 UCs was 'not wrong', says CM Shah CM says government will explain its position in written response. Published 15 Apr, 2020 02:00pm
Disinfect and stay away from elderly people, CM Shah tells people leaving home for work He urges people to take measures in order to save lives. Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:54pm
Govt will try to reach an agreement with religious scholars, says Murad Says mosques are open but restrictions on number of people are in place. Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:50pm
Construction sites won't be opened till they follow SOPs Construction industry has been allowed to operate. Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:46pm
Congratulate the PM for convincing businessmen to follow SOPs Industries that have been allowed to operate during the lockdown will be bound to arrange transport etc. Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:43pm
Lockdown restrictions will be tougher over next two weeks, says CM Shah "There are exceptions, but they are very calculated," he says. Updated 15 Apr, 2020 02:03pm
'Known deaths' so far are 41 but number can be higher, says CM Shah Several cases of people being brought dead, he says. Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:24pm
45 virus patients Sindh are critical, says Murad CM Shah was addressing a press conference in Karachi. Published 15 Apr, 2020 01:21pm
