Confirmed cases of coronavirus top 200,000 worldwide The virus has claimed the lives of over 8,000 persons, while over 80,000 have recovered. Published 18 Mar, 2020 05:17pm
More than 850 million students worldwide not at school: UNESCO Schools have been closed in 102 schools and partially closed in 11 others. Published 18 Mar, 2020 05:11pm
Airlift announces suspension of operations until April 6 In a notification sent to users, it asked customers to avoid bus rides since "buses pose a high-risk environment". Updated 18 Mar, 2020 05:29pm
KP announces closure of restaurants, shops and other restrictions Barbershops and beauty parlours to remain closed for 15 days; restaurants closed until April 5. Published 18 Mar, 2020 04:16pm
ADB announces $6.5bn initial response package for coronavirus The package includes $3.6bn for responses to the health and economic consequences of the pandemic. Published 18 Mar, 2020 04:15pm
Iran reports 147 deaths Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus, saying Wednesday another 147 had died in a... Published 18 Mar, 2020 04:03pm
Emirates asks pilots to take unpaid leave Dubai’s Emirates has joined other airlines around world in asking pilots to take unpaid leave. “You are ... Published 18 Mar, 2020 04:01pm
Qatar Airways lays off staff Middle East airline Qatar Airways laid off about 200 Filipino staff in Doha this week. Philippine Labour Secretary... Published 18 Mar, 2020 04:00pm
2 new cases emerge in KP, total tally now 19 One case is from Hangu while another from Buner. Published 18 Mar, 2020 03:35pm
50-year-old man diagnosed with COVID-19 in KP About 17 are infected in the province. Updated 18 Mar, 2020 03:59pm
Pakistan will win battle against coronavirus, says FM Qureshi Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan will succeed in the battle against coronavirus.... Published 18 Mar, 2020 02:54pm
No new case so far today in Punjab, says health dept 134 people have been discharged after their test results came back negative. Updated 18 Mar, 2020 03:05pm
Senate exempts employees aged above 50 from coming to office All non-essential employees are also exempted from coming to office. Published 18 Mar, 2020 02:40pm
Coronavirus redefines concept of personal space all over the world “I have seen a lot of discipline, solidarity and collaboration," says a shopkeeper near the Vatican. Published 18 Mar, 2020 02:38pm
Sindh chief minister establishes coronavirus fund All PPP-parliamentarians have decided to donate one month's salary to the fund. Published 18 Mar, 2020 02:20pm
Murtaza Wahab clarifies hospitals in Sindh will not be shut down Says the healthcare system is being regulated to prevent medical staff from being fatigued. Published 18 Mar, 2020 01:45pm
Will take strict action against restaurants violating orders, says Sindh govt The directives are not applicable to grocery stores, corner shops and pharmacies. Published 18 Mar, 2020 01:25pm
9 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Sindh, provincial total reaches 181 Sindh government spokesman Murtaza Wahab says 143 have tested positive from among the pilgrims arriving in Sukkur. Published 18 Mar, 2020 01:20pm
WATCH: Taiwan's religious community limits gatherings due to virus fears Published 18 Mar, 2020 01:06pm
Israeli govt warns of fatalities as virus cases rise As prime minister, I must tell you the truth, says Benjamin Netanyahu. Published 18 Mar, 2020 01:00pm
What happens if you get coronavirus? AFP outlines symptoms in a chart. Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:54pm
Japanese flu drug 'clearly effective' in treating coronavirus, says China “It has a high degree of safety and is clearly effective in treatment,” Zhang told reporters on Tuesday. Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:42pm
All exams, including Cambridge, postponed till June 1, says education minister It is is important to give children a predictable future, says Shafqat Mehmood. Updated 18 Mar, 2020 12:49pm
Oil crash piles pressure on virus-hit Saudi economy Huge losses are expected after the Arab world's biggest economy shut down cinemas, malls and restaurants. Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:21pm
Sindh minister says one million soaps to be distributed The soaps will be distributed among the public as a preventive measure against coronavirus. Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:18pm
