First batch of Zaireens from Taftan reaches Sukkur A total 308 people were moved from the Taftan Border to the quarantine facility in Sukkur. Updated 14 Mar, 2020 03:56pm
Sindh CM orders establishment of quarantine centres in each district Shah also directed the Sukkur commissioner to begin screening Zaireens that have begun arriving. Published 14 Mar, 2020 03:13pm
PIA to operate international flights from Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad Airline is also disinfecting all planes according to international standards. Published 14 Mar, 2020 03:01pm
KP govt enforces precautionary measures across province Entry of visitors to jails has also been temporarily suspended. Published 14 Mar, 2020 02:34pm
Namibia reports first 2 cases of virus The patients are a Spanish couple who arrived in the country earlier in the week. Published 14 Mar, 2020 02:02pm
Sheikh Rashid tells country to not panic over coronavirus "While following the precautions required, we need to keep going about our lives." Updated 14 Mar, 2020 02:17pm
Italian neighbourhood in lockdown against coronavirus plays music together from balconies Italian journalist shares video. Published 14 Mar, 2020 01:45pm
Sindh to keep schools closed till May 31 despite govt orders A day prior, the federal govt had announced the closure of all educational institutions till April 5. Updated 14 Mar, 2020 03:58pm
Saudi Arabia to suspend international flights over virus According to AFP, the halt applies to all but “exceptional cases.” Published 14 Mar, 2020 01:36pm
Trump likely to be tested for COVID-19 after repeat exposure Trump has now had multiple direct and indirect contacts with people who have tested positive for the pandemic virus. Published 14 Mar, 2020 01:33pm
Commerce ministry to use e-filing system amid virus fears Notification issued orders all "officers" to comply "without exception". Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:57pm
Sindh govt issues advisory of precautionary measures for coronavirus All people are advised to rigorously maintain basic hygiene practices. Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:23pm
Pope Francis gets some churches in Rome to reopen "Drastic measures are not always good," says pope. Updated 14 Mar, 2020 01:02pm
Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus "We know children get infected with the virus, but they don't appear to get very sick or die." Published 14 Mar, 2020 11:35am
Marriage halls in Lahore shut down following govt's directives We urge citizens to inform their relatives of this decision, the statement read. Published 14 Mar, 2020 11:10am
Citizens travelling to New Zealand must self-isolate: PM The only exemption is for small Pacific islands with no confirmed virus cases. Published 14 Mar, 2020 10:58am
China reports 11 new virus cases A total of 95 cases have now come into mainland China from overseas. Published 14 Mar, 2020 10:51am
Educational institutions closed in AJK All decisions taken by the NSC to prevent the spread of coronavirus will be implemented in totality, says minister. Published 14 Mar, 2020 10:27am
South Korean nurses’ bandages become badges of honour The pads, plasters and tape protect their faces from painful sores that can develop from their protection suits. Published 14 Mar, 2020 10:13am
Confusion persists over ongoing SSC exams of federal board According to Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood, ongoing examinations will continue. Published 14 Mar, 2020 10:12am
Sindh govt sets up health desks for passenger screening at Karachi airport Former additional attorney general Zahid F. Ebrahim expresses satisfaction over the way he was screened. Published 14 Mar, 2020 08:56am
Pakistan deports six Afghans with virus symptoms The Afghan nationals had recently travelled to China. Published 14 Mar, 2020 08:31am
PML-N wants joint session of parliament for virus briefing Parliamentary party meeting expresses need for joint session. Published 14 Mar, 2020 08:23am
IHC seeks details of steps taken to counter coronavirus Parents call for return of their children stranded in China. Published 14 Mar, 2020 07:41am
Next eight weeks are critical: Trump US President Donald Trump has announced a national state of emergency, freeing up $50 billion in federal funds for... Published 14 Mar, 2020 01:50am
Bulgaria shuts stores, approves fines, jail to fight virus Parliament declared a state of emergency to run until April 13 as the cases tripled in 24 hours to a total of 23. Published 13 Mar, 2020 11:08pm
