Pakistani official in Afghanistan does not have COVID19: FO FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui updates media in a press briefing. Published 12 Mar, 2020 04:17pm WHATSAPP
No coronavirus case reported at LUMS, clarifies varsity LUMS Associate Professor of Sociology Nida Kirmani warned people against spreading misinformation. Published 12 Mar, 2020 04:03pm WHATSAPP
New coronavirus case emerges in Skardu The 31-year-old had returned to Pakistan on February 25 after travelling to Iran. Published 12 Mar, 2020 03:41pm WHATSAPP
Screening at Jinnah International, Taftan border weak: Sindh CM The chief minister expressed these views while chairing the meeting of the Sindh task force on coronavirus. Published 12 Mar, 2020 03:24pm WHATSAPP
READ: Most coronavirus patients recover — still, anxiety and fear loom For some who’ve been quarantined, anxiety and dread that they will become stigmatised by friends, neighbors and... Published 12 Mar, 2020 03:06pm WHATSAPP
Punjab cabinet declares medical emergency over coronavirus Health minister urges citizens to take the situation seriously, Updated 12 Mar, 2020 05:14pm WHATSAPP
Expect some decisions in the coming days regarding coronavirus: Dr Mirza "The only subject which was discussed was coronavirus and the coming days and our planning and preparation." Published 12 Mar, 2020 02:52pm WHATSAPP
Public health emergency should be declared in the country: Shehbaz Sharif He said that the government should show seriousness on the matter. Updated 13 Mar, 2020 06:57pm WHATSAPP
Iran seeks $5bn emergency funding from IMF to combat virus Our central bank requested access to this facility immediately, says Iranian foreign minister. Published 12 Mar, 2020 02:22pm WHATSAPP
Decision to continue with PSL matches based on majority opinion: Sindh minister There were some recommendations against this, he says. Updated 12 Mar, 2020 02:55pm WHATSAPP
Total number of coronavirus cases in India rises to 73 Cases in India have risen to 73 including foreign nationals, ANI reported. Published 12 Mar, 2020 02:02pm WHATSAPP
India orders international cricket matches in empty stadiums to combat coronavirus Chief ministers of two states where the matches are to be played have been advised to avoid gathering of people. Published 12 Mar, 2020 01:32pm WHATSAPP
Kazakhstan suspends all public events The government will ensure a steady supply of food and other necessities, says president Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:42pm WHATSAPP
Shoaib Akhtar tells Twitter followers to act responsibly; not spread corona misinformation "It is a tough and difficult time for humanity all over the world." Updated 12 Mar, 2020 01:03pm WHATSAPP
China says peak of coronavirus in the country has passed The comments were made by the commission's spokesperson Mi Feng at a news conference. Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:31pm WHATSAPP
Twitter staff ordered to work from home over virus fears Twitter had already announced a mandatory work from home policy for its staff in South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan. Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:26pm WHATSAPP
READ: What does the WHO's decision to declare coronavirus a pandemic mean? “Pandemic” has nothing to do with how serious the illness is. It just means a disease is spreading widely. Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:22pm WHATSAPP
Bangladesh scrap cricket celebration over virus fears BCB president Nazmul Hassan told reporters they would try to host the event at a later date. Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:19pm WHATSAPP
WATCH: Passengers in Kagali, Rwanda wash hands before boarding buses Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:14pm WHATSAPP
Financial markets wilt, stocks plunge as Trump stuns with Europe travel ban Those fears left a trail of red across many markets. Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:08pm WHATSAPP
China's Hubei province sees single-digit coronavirus cases for first time 8 new cases have been reported in the province. Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:59am WHATSAPP
Washington state bans gatherings, may close schools to fight COVID-19 Governor Jay Inslee has not ruled out eventual lockdowns. Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:39am WHATSAPP
Staff at ADB headquarters told to temporarily work from home The headquarters were closed for disinfecting after a visitor reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:27am WHATSAPP
CDC director in US admits some coronavirus deaths were misdiagnosed as influenza Posthumous coronavirus testing in US indicates that some recent deaths were misdiagnosed as influenza. Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:21am WHATSAPP
US did not coordinate, notify EU about travel restriction: diplomat “There was no heads-up, no coordination as the president claimed.” Published 12 Mar, 2020 11:11am WHATSAPP
Centre, provinces working together to strengthen Pakistan's response to virus, says Dr Mirza SAPM says WHO has declared the virus a pandemic to better countries' response to it. Published 12 Mar, 2020 10:43am WHATSAPP
NBA suspends season after Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus The league said the affected player was not at the arena and was being treated by health officials. Published 12 Mar, 2020 09:33am WHATSAPP
Saudi Arabia suspends travel, flights to Pakistan, several other countries The decision excludes health workers in the kingdom from Philippines and India. Published 12 Mar, 2020 09:24am WHATSAPP
