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Fund to be set up to support daily wagers: PM Imran

The fund will comprise money donated by the public.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 06:19pm

PM announces formation of 'Corona Relief Tigers' youth force to fight Covid-19

Members of the force will be distributed across the country and will be used to supply food items to people in houses.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 06:10pm

Movement to be restricted between 8am-5pm in Sindh

Mahar added that pet owners will be allowed to take their pets out between 12pm to 2pm.

Updated 27 Mar, 2020 06:49pm

PM Imran: no guarantee Covid-19 cases will not spike in Pakistan in near future

He said the government is now preparing for the "worst-case scenario".

Published 27 Mar, 2020 06:01pm

Steps to be taken to ensure food industry remains functional, says PM

"We aim for people not to gather in one place but alongside this we want to avoid any obstacles in the supply of food."

Published 27 Mar, 2020 05:55pm

Hyderabad mosques hold congregations despite govt directives

Major shrines in Hyderabad remained closed to visitors.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 05:50pm

All restrictions on movement of goods transport to be lifted: PM

He said the decision was taken because food items like flour had become expensive due to the restrictions.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 05:46pm

LIVE: PM Imran speaks to journalists about coronavirus response

The premier is addressing media personnel about controlling the disease in Pakistan.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 05:38pm

Photos: GB govt receives equipment to fight Covid-19 from China

GB Chief Minister Hafeezur Rehman personally received the aid at Khunjerab border.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 05:35pm

UNHCR to donate medical supplies, protective equipment to Pakistan

The relief supplies will also include sanitation products such as sanitary clothes, soap and disinfectants.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 05:07pm

Government invites NGOs, INGOs to cooperate in relief work

It has directed the national and provincial disaster management authorities to work in conjunction with them.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:52pm

16-year-old becomes France's youngest coronavirus victim

The country's death tally has crossed 1,100.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:34pm

Spain's coronavirus death toll rises by 769 overnight to 4,858

The total number of those infected rose to 64,059 from 56,188 on Thursday.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:31pm

BREAKING: British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Prince Charles had also tested positive earlier.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:20pm

Shireen Mazari lauds Islamabad DC, administration for its 'good work' during Covid-19

Human rights minister to laud the services of ICT administration

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:17pm

11 new cases of local transmission in Karachi

The provincial tally stands at 440.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:09pm

53 new cases in last 24 hours, KP provincial tally at 176: Ajmal Wazir

He added that the KP government has approved a Rs500 million grant for the provincial health department.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 03:55pm

KP extends public holidays until April 5, ban on gatherings until April 30

Says he has repeatedly emphasised on social distancing and appealed to the public to take precautionary measures.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 03:42pm

UK doctor of Pakistan origin dies of suspected coronavirus

The family of a GP who died while being treated for suspected coronavirus say he sacrificed his life for his job.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 03:38pm

Sindh divisional commissioners given power to declare emergency

A letter from section officer (budget) for secretary to Sindh government made the announcement.

Updated 27 Mar, 2020 04:04pm

19 more coronavirus cases emerge in Sindh

Karachi has reported 11 new cases.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:57pm

KP MPA says he has tested positive for Covid-19

I am not saddened by my diagnosis, says MPA Abdul Salam Afridi.

Updated 27 Mar, 2020 03:23pm

Why comparing coronavirus outbreaks in different countries can be misleading — even dangerous

What if the numbers aren't painting the full picture?

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:34pm

Indonesia reports highest daily rise in new coronavirus cases

There have also been nine more deaths from the virus, taking the country's death toll to 87.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:30pm

Israel to use military to help enforce coronavirus lockdown

Military says some 500 troops will join police squadrons to help "in patrolling, isolating and securing certain areas".

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:25pm

Russia reports highest daily rise as cases surpass 1,000

It has also reported one more death, taking the total to four.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:11pm

56,000 testing kits, other medical equipment arrive in Karachi from China

Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at the Karachi airport. — Governor's office China has sent 56,000 coronavirus...

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:05pm

Deadline for submission of medical certificates for Haj extended

The deadline now is April 10.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 02:05pm

11 more virus cases reported in Punjab

All patients are being kept in isolation wards, says official.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 01:37pm

Failing to self-quarantine after arrival in Canada can land you in jail

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says the country is implementing the Quarantine Act.

Published 27 Mar, 2020 01:35pm