Trends - Live Coronavirus

Read: how coronavirus is impacting Middle East's cherished social traditions

No more massive weddings and celebrations and no more evenings spent mostly by men in traditional coffee shops.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:43pm

Italy says virus response fateful for EU

Italian PM warns EU could lose its purpose if it fails to come up with strong virus response.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:42pm

Pompeo lauds Pakistani Fulbright alumnus for efforts to fight Covid-19

US Secretary of State thanks Dr Zaeem Zia for his efforts to help the govt combat Covid-19 as a district health officer.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:33pm

BREAKING: 260 more deaths in Britain from virus, toll reaches 1,019

Death toll rises to 1,019 up from 759 the day before, according to government figures released Saturday.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:22pm

Pictures: Petrol pump in Karachi follows social distancing protocols

People are being helped to maintain distance using indications on the ground.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:21pm

New cases in Karachi, Hyderabad take Sindh's total to 469

12 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Sindh — four in Hyderabad and eight in Karachi.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 07:08pm

Salman Sufi Foundation to deliver free burgers to doctors in Lahore

Medical teams can call a number and avail a free meal at any hospital in Lahore.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 06:57pm

Rawalpindi doctor tests positive for Covid-19

Deputy Commissioner says doctor is being kept in isolation ward of the hospital.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 06:37pm

4 types of people can be tested for coronavirus: Zafar Mirza

Asthma patients or people with underlying conditions who have come into contact with Covid-19 patients can be tested.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 06:29pm

Theme park opens drive-through coronavirus testing unit as UK ramps up response

A drive-through coronavirus testing facility for health workers has begun operating in car park of a resort near London.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 06:23pm

Govt to issue advisory for coronavirus testing, says SAPM Mirza

The advisory will inform people who should be tested.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 05:54pm

Eastern and western borders to remain closed for 2 more weeks: Moeed Yusuf

Flights will remain suspended until April 4.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 05:46pm

Tableeghi Jamaat mosque in Hyderabad quarantined after member tests positive

Police say no one is allowed to come out as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the virus.

Updated 28 Mar, 2020 07:20pm

Pakistan's coronavirus tally surges past 1,400

At nearly 500, Punjab has the most number of cases out of all provinces.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 04:57pm

17 new local transmission cases emerge in Karachi

According to a spokesperson for the Sindh health department, Karachi so far has 181 cases of Covid-19.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 04:35pm

KP reports 4th death from coronavirus

The woman had recently returned from Umrah.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 04:35pm

Karachi police register FIRs, detain prayer leaders for violating restrictions

FIRS were registered under Sections 186, 188 and 269 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 04:01pm

WATCH: Man serenades parents during lockdown

Chilean musician Acuna plays accordion outside his parents window, watches them dance while maintaining social distance.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 03:55pm

Japan's Abe warns coronavirus outbreak could worsen if people don't take proper measures

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe requests people to refrain from non-essential meetings.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 03:52pm

Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus

The Vatican called the service “An Extraordinary Prayer in the Time of Pandemic”.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 03:25pm

SEE: People practise social distancing while awaiting turn at supermarket in Karachi

Sindh has reported 440 cases of coronavirus so far.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 03:09pm

Pakistan Post starts delivering pensions to people's homes

Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has said that 1.5 million people will have pensions delivered at home.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 02:57pm

Coronavirus: From clapping to kindness, five reasons to be hopeful

BBC lists five reasons to be hopeful during world's fight against coronavirus

Published 28 Mar, 2020 02:56pm

Tokyo coronavirus cases rise by daily record, residents urged to stay home

Infections in Japan have climbed to more than 1,400, with 47 deaths.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 02:33pm

Air pollution drops as Europeans stay at home

While the short-term effect might seems positive, experts are warning that the current situation is no solution.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 02:20pm

Watch: NY doctor shares insider view of hospitals taking care of patients with Covid-19

Published 28 Mar, 2020 02:17pm

'You don't know what the coronavirus numbers are in China,' says Trump

Published 28 Mar, 2020 02:11pm

WATCH: Quetta police presents guard of honour to medical staff

A contingent of the police presented the guard of honour to doctors and paraamedical staff at Sheikh Zayed Hospital.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 01:59pm

Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus

"For many people, their home is already not a safe place," German federal association of women's counselling centres.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 01:44pm

Islamabad administration starts distribution of ration bags

Assistant Commissioner Asadullah said that free food and lodgings were also being provided at shelters.

Published 28 Mar, 2020 01:30pm