Trends - Live Coronavirus

168 Tableeghi Jamaat marakiz in Sindh turned into quarantine centres

An estimated 4,107 people have been isolated in these centres.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 06:35pm

Pakistan to temporarily open borders to allow Afghan nationals to leave

The Torkham and Chaman borders will be opened from April 6 to April 9 to facilitate the Afghan nationals.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 06:22pm

Zafar Mirza emphasises 'rational' use of PPEs

He said such equipment including N-95 masks should be used only by frontline healthcare workers.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 06:14pm

Don't consider 'estimates' about future Covid-19 cases the last word, says Mirza

"At this stage, it is uncertain whether these figures based on different scenarios and assumptions are true or not."

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:59pm

Large quantity of sanitisers being sold is of low quality: Zafar Mirza

For sanitisers to be effective against viruses, they should have 70 per cent alcohol content, says Mirza.

Updated 04 Apr, 2020 06:15pm

LIVE: PM's special assistant on health briefing media

Zafar Mirza is provide updates on the govt response to Covid-19.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:36pm

PM Imran visits quarantine facility at Lahore's Expo Centre

He was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and others.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:27pm

Coronavirus will not spare anyone: PM advises people to not be 'foolish'

Advises people to take the necessary precautions.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:26pm

Coronavirus a very big challenge, will come out stronger: PM Imran

The premier is addressing a gathering in Lahore.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:15pm

LIVE: PM Imran addressing a gathering in Lahore

Premier is on a day-long visit to Lahore, will also visit quarantine facility at Expo Centre.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:08pm

Saeed Ghani tours Sindh's first drive-thru testing centre for Covid-19

Says we want to provide the maximum number of testing facilities to citizens.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 05:06pm

Punjab reports 18 new cases as provincial tally rises to 1,087

Lahore has the most number of cases at 210.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 04:40pm

Neymar donates $1 million to fight coronavirus

The donations come as high-paid footballers face pressure to forego some of their salaries amid Covid-19 outbreak.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 04:32pm

PM Imran departs for Lahore on daylong visit

The prime minister will be briefed on steps taken to prevent spread of Covid-19 in Punjab.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 04:10pm

WATCH: Covid-19 positive couple meet their newborn for the first time

Woman gave birth to her first child in hospital separated from her husband as both parents were positive for Covid-19.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 04:05pm

World Bank sees 'major global recession' due to pandemic

World Bank president says he will speak soon with the leaders of Ethiopia, Kenya and other countries.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 04:03pm

158 news deaths take Iran's coronavirus toll to 3,452

Iran is the country worst affected by the pandemic in the Middle East.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 03:52pm

Spain's daily coronavirus death toll falls for second day in a row

A total of 809 people died today, down from 932 on Friday.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 03:34pm

Thailand reports 89 new coronavirus cases, one more death

The country's tally of cases is at 2,067 while 20 people have died.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 03:26pm

Britain unlikely to lift coronavirus lockdown until end of May: govt expert

Warns the spread of coronavirus must first slow and intense testing be introduced.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 03:23pm

Competition for supplies sharpening as pandemic worsens

Scarce supplies of medical equipment are leading to growing competition within the US and among nations, in what one...

Published 04 Apr, 2020 03:08pm

Cytokine storm: how the immune system can go into overdrive during a severe respiratory illness

Published 04 Apr, 2020 02:34pm

Indian officials warn of lockdown extensions as Covid-19 cases in South Asia near 6,000

Published 04 Apr, 2020 02:22pm

PIA runs special flights to Britain

Pakistan International Airlines has sent two flight carrying a total of 649 passengers to London. The flights left...

Published 04 Apr, 2020 02:09pm

Virus patients in Spain get five-star hotel quarantine

An ambulance driver wearing a white protective gown enters a Barcelona hotel and announces the arrival of three new...

Published 04 Apr, 2020 02:04pm

Pakistan situation at the moment can be described as 'corona vs hunger', says SAPM Awan

The game Pakistan's government is playing is "corona vs hunger", said Firdous Ashiq Awan.

Updated 04 Apr, 2020 02:54pm

Firdous says people who have the means should help those who are in need

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that people who have ...

Published 04 Apr, 2020 01:48pm

LIVE: SAPM Firdous Awan addressing media in Lahore

PM's Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ahiq Awan speaking to media.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 01:46pm

Islamabad authorities launch crackdown on lockdown violators, price gougers

Cases registered against violators while dozens were sent to jail.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 01:42pm

WATCH: Thousands of displaced people crammed into govt-controlled camps in Nigeria

At the camps, volunteers have placed hand-cleaning facilities in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 01:31pm