Trends - Live Coronavirus

271 out of 274 pilgrims quarantined at Sukkur facility recovered

The report was confirmed by the coordinator to the Sindh health minister, Meeran Yousuf.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 09:20pm

Putin says Russia may need the army to help battle coronavirus

Moscow, the worst-hit area, and several other regions have imposed a lockdown.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 09:14pm

Sindh CM suggests mandatory quarantine for people leaving homes to receive cash

Murad Ali Shah made the suggestion during an NCC meeting.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 09:12pm

UK coronavirus deaths rise above 11,000, government grapples with economic toll

The death toll from Covid-19 in British hospitals rose to 11,329.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 09:10pm

Sindh CM advises Centre to ban export of food crops

“We have to rely on our own resources at this critical time and have to ensure or food security,” he said.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 08:54pm

Health officials warn NYC could run out of virus test swabs

Warning came amid repeated pleas from NYC and state officials for the federal govt to provide widespread testing

Published 13 Apr, 2020 08:41pm

Train operations to remain suspended till April 24: minister

Railways minister said that due to Covid-19 situation, the restoration of trains operation was postponed till Ramazan.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 08:33pm

In India, community kitchens spring up across cities to feed stranded migrants

India has so far recorded more than 4,000 cases of the new coronavirus. The strict quarantine measures have, ...

Published 13 Apr, 2020 08:14pm

Bilawal fears Pakistan is 'sleepwalking into a disastrous situation'

“There is definitely a false sense of security that we've seen from the start of this crisis,” Bilawal said.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 08:11pm

PM has urged to ensure we protect livelihoods of the poor, working classes: Jhagra

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:59pm

Shahid Afridi offers to do ads for brands not for money but rations, funds to distribute

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:54pm

PM Imran launches TeleSchool Channel

PM says initiative will help children get education while staying at home due to closure of schools.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:52pm

Retail sector asks Sindh governor to gradually lift lockdown

Punjab government's notification to restrict landlords from unlawfully evicting tenants shared with the governor.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:42pm

UAE residency, visit visas expiring on March 1 to remain valid until end of 2020

UAE has announced that all visas, entry permits and Emirates ID cards will remain valid until the end of 2020,...

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:38pm

Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram urge public to 'donate generously' to PM's Corona Relief fund

Overseas Pakistanis have always helped Pakistan, says Wasim Akram.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:20pm

Amid US-China row on origins of Covid-19, China tightens grip over research on virus

Covid-19 has infected more than 1.8 million worldwide, claiming more than 100,000 lives.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:18pm

ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos has tested positive for Covid-19

A political veteran who worked for former US President Bill Clinton, Stephanopoulos is the host of Good Morning America.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 07:05pm

Awan tells Sindh CM to inform PM if he has complaints instead of airing them on media

Firdous says Murad should use his administrative powers to ensure social distancing in crowds.

Updated 13 Apr, 2020 08:02pm

WATCH: PM Office urges public to 'be a beacon of hope' and contribute to relief fund

"Be a beacon of hope for someone," says a tweet by PMO.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 06:25pm

Pakistan will soon be able to produce N-95 masks, says Dr Mirza

Pakistan is working on producing PPEs locally.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 06:00pm

Tracing, testing and quarantining would help in effectively curbing virus, says Umar

He says government is trying to increase testing capacity.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 05:53pm

Asad Umar lauds public for behaving responsibly

Government alone can't deal with the challenge.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 05:50pm

Asad Umar urges business community to act responsibly

He said that the government may pass a law in this regard.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 05:49pm

WATCH: Planning Minister Asad Umar speaks to media on measures to tackle coronavirus

Says another NCC meeting to be held tomorrow.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 05:45pm

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are among the 16 countries that haven't reported cases.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 05:31pm

As virus deaths rise, Sweden sticks to ‘low-scale’ lockdown

Swedish Health Minister clarified: “We have never had a strategy for herd immunity.”

Published 13 Apr, 2020 05:10pm

Gaza resumes coronavirus testing amid shortages

Gaza has 13 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, all in quarantine.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 04:59pm

Malaysia reports 134 new coronavirus cases, one new death

Malaysia now has the second highest number of cases of coronavirus in the region.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 04:49pm

Govt's top priority provision of relief to weaker segments of society: PM Imran

The prime minister was chairing a meeting to review steps taken thus far to mitigate economic fallout from Covid-19.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 04:43pm

PM chairs NCC meeting to review steps taken for control of coronavirus

The meeting discussed strategy to minimise the impact of the challenge posed to Pakistan by the virus outbreak.

Published 13 Apr, 2020 04:33pm