Pakistan’s coronavirus cases rise to 1,836
ISLAMABAD: The confirmed coronavirus infection cases in Pakistan rose to 1836 on Tuesday, according to government data.
These include 651 cases in Punjab, 627 in Sindh, 221 in Khyber…
Imran Khan launches Corona Relief Fund
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced Corona Relief Fund at National Bank of Pakistan where charitable contributions can be made.
The contributions will also be tax free and…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro urges no more coronavirus quarantine, says jobs being lost
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday that there can be no more quarantine measures imposed on the country than those already in place to combat coronavirus because jobs are being…
Millions could be driven into poverty in Asia: WB
The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.…
Coronavirus: China to help Pakistan set up makeshift hospital
China will continue to provide its best help to Pakistan against Covid-19 pandemic as both the countries have fine tradition of lending support and assistance to each other in the difficult…
ECC approves Rs1.2 trillion package to combat Covid-19
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved the fiscal stimulus package of Rs. 1.2 trillion aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges that emerged due to…
UK epidemic is slowing, top epidemiologist says
The coronavirus epidemic in the United Kingdom is showing signs of slowing and antibody tests could be ready in days, Neil Ferguson, a professor of mathematical biology at Imperial College…
Prince Charles out of self-isolation and in good health
British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, 71, who had tested positive for coronavirus, is out of self-isolation and is in good health, his spokesman said on Monday.
“Clarence House has…
Coronavirus pandemic: Frequently asked questions
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The spread
There are over 720,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide, with more than 57,000 cases added in the last 24 hours across 202 countries and territories.
The United States…
Pakistan condemns missile attacks on Saudi cities
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the missile attacks launched towards Riyadh and Jizan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, Foreign Office said: "It is particularly…
Trump extends stay-at-home guidelines until end of April
President Donald Trump on Sunday extended his stay-at-home guidelines until the end of April, dropping a hotly criticized plan to get the economy up and running by mid-April after a top…
Italy’s ‘very long’ lockdown to only end gradually
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte's government prepared Italians for a "very long" lockdown Sunday that would only be lifted gradually despite its economic hardship and traumatic impact on daily…
Punjab overtakes Sindh in number of coronavirus cases
ISLAMABAD: The number of people infected by the coronavirus disease in Pakistan jumped to 1415 with Punjab overtaking Sindh in the number of confirmed cases.
According to latest statistics,…
China delivers 12000 testing kits, 3 million masks, 10000 protective suits to…
ISLAMABAD: A special Chinese plane landed in Islamabad on Saturday delivering a cargo of relief good and a team of doctors to help Pakistan fight the global pandemic.
Foreign Minister Shah…