Trends - Live Coronavirus

Opposition blasts govt over ‘slow response’ to virus threat

Parties believe the alleged failure of the govt to control the border along Iran is the main reason for the spread.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:07am

Lessons from Italy and why Pakistanis should see social distancing as a social responsibility

Most Pakistanis are moving from a fatalist position to the adaab and elbow bump.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:03am

Dozens of student nurses in RY Khan refuse to perform coronvirus duties

Hold protest against hospital administration.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 07:59am

Nadra announces measures amid virus crisis

Applicants advised to use Nadra's online services as much as possible.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 07:55am

Tech platforms in joint effort to curb virus misinformation

Facebook has announced a $100 million programme to aid small firms impacted by the crisis.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 07:49am

Army to help govt fight coronavirus, says ISPR

The COAS has directed all commanders to take maximum necessary measures to assist civil administration, says statement.

Published 18 Mar, 2020 07:47am

McDonald's, Starbucks halt dine-in service in US to enforce social distancing

Starbucks to close stores in Canada as well.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 10:56pm

US official on virus: 'Every chance that we could be Italy'

Says US has opportunities to mitigate the public health crisis.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 10:53pm

Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirus

The only prayers permitted to continue outside the home will be at the two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina.

Updated 17 Mar, 2020 11:19pm

'Ghabrana nahi hai,' urges PM Imran

Prime minister asks public to take precautions.

Updated 17 Mar, 2020 11:10pm

PM Imran warns hoarders against 'taking advantage of public's helplessness'

Premier says that the government suspects that an artificial shortage of basic commodities will be created

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:48pm

Coronavirus will spread further, cautions PM Imran

PM points out that even developed countries could not curb the COVID-19.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:44pm

PM Imran says shutdown like US, Europe not possible in Pakistan

"Our people will die from hunger," says premier.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:37pm

97pc people survive coronavirus, says PM Imran

PM addresses nation on coronavirus.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:37pm

38 arrested in Karachi for hoarding sanitisers, face masks and holding gatherings

Police documents reveal reasons behind arrests of individuals.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:27pm

How to ensure social distancing while in public

This simple graphic shows how much distance would qualify as social distancing.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:15pm

Read: Scottish couple hand virus lifeline to the elderly

Asiyah Javed started the project after meeting an old woman who was upset that she had been unable to buy hand soap.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 09:12pm

New positive case in Abbottabad takes KP's tally to 16

He has been home quarantined since he displayed no symptoms.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 08:40pm

UK confirmed coronavirus cases rise 26% to 1,950 in past 24 hours

50,442 people have been tested in the UK so far.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 08:13pm

Sindh task force takes key decisions on closures in province

Government offices will be closed from day after for which a notification will be issued.

Updated 17 Mar, 2020 09:26pm

All restaurants, malls, shopping centres will be closed in Sindh from tomorrow

Additionally, Section 144 will be imposed at the beach and parks.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 07:24pm

CAIEs exams scheduled to be held in May/June postponed: Sindh information minister

In a tweet, he said that an official announcement on the matter will come from Cambridge.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 07:16pm

Iran warns millions would be killed from COVID-19 if people ignore govt directions

If people fail to follow any guidance it could collapse Iran's already-strained medical system, says Iranian journalist.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 07:15pm

6 new cases confirmed in Quetta

This takes the country's total to 236.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 07:11pm

Punjab records 18 new cases; provincial tally rises to 26

The nationwide tally has now risen to 230.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 07:04pm

Why are older people more vulnerable to COVID-19?

Early data from China suggested that older adults were the most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 06:53pm

Noorul Haq Qadri discusses situation with ulema

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri said that following the National...

Published 17 Mar, 2020 06:45pm

Swiss estimate 2,650 test positive for new coronavirus, expect number to rise

19 people have died from the virus in the country so far.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 06:38pm

International flights to resume at all Pakistani airports except Gwadar, Turbat from March 21

Domestic flight passengers will be screened on both arriving and departing locations.

Published 17 Mar, 2020 06:24pm

SBP announces measures to address challenges posed by COVID-19 spread

SBP's policy rate cut by 75 basis points.

Updated 17 Mar, 2020 06:29pm