lockdown

Forced to seek odd jobs as theatres have been shut by govt to prevent virus spread

27 more patients lost their lives to the virus as well, pushing the province's death toll to 1,205

To have an effective system of contact tracing, we need valid epidemiological data of cases

Italy seemed to be making progress in curbing spread of the virus notwithstanding political turbulence and infighting

Laments govt paid no heed to budget proposals of businessmen

Increase comes on back of rupee depreciation, higher production cost

As public transport is banned, operators turn own mini buses into moving shops in Zimbabwe in a battle for survival

Daily fatalities more than double to hit 148, new cases rise after 5-day decline

Restrictions linked to pandemic caused shortages of drugs, leading to increased prices, says report

Death toll from the virus stands at 3,931

Nationwide Covid-19 tally surpasses 190,000 mark as daily figures plunge and single-day fatalities down too

The leading lender expects global output to shrink by 4.9%, compared with a 3.0% contraction predicted in April

Decision comes after Pakistani passengers test positive for coronavirus in Hong Kong

GDA decides to close offices in Abbottabad for three days

Another 10 neighbourhoods of Pindi could be sealed

CM directs formulation of SOPs

Officials implement facemask, social distancing SOPs at entry points

Squabbling among the ministries affects utilisation of funds

Daily testing limit reaches 12,000 as number of virus cases crosses 68,300

395,287 samples have been tested for the coronavirus to date in the province

The service will be resumed in Central district after more personnel are hired to conduct door-to-door testing

Industry players caution investment of billions of rupees at stake

A survey observes 741,042 migratory birds in Sindh--a big jump from the 248,105 birds counted in 2019

Lockdown will be imposed tomorrow evening

All provinces will have to avoid deficit this year, with Punjab to account for more than half of Rs242b surplus target

Surge comes after investors move capital from falling global currencies

Commerce secretary for making constructive changes in old business models

Says provision of furnace oil has been suspended for past several weeks

Canada imposed lockdowns in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed 8,430 people

Provincial health authorities recommend stricter lockdown in 182 of Karachi’s 247 UCs

Thailand has recorded 3,151 cases and 58 deaths related to Covid-19

IMC officials say they have less garbage to pick up every day

Many traders abandoned the outlets after Eid

Lockdown has revealed once more the beauty of so many places free from traffic and noise, says Francis

Emphasise need to create awareness about Covid-19 among the masses

Planing minister ask provincial governments to ensure strict compliance of the lockdown measures

35 more virus deaths reported as province hits 67,353 coronavirus cases

Restrictions to remain in place for religious pilgrimages, international travel and social gatherings

Some 1,500 holy sites are preparing to welcome visitors amid Covid-19 pandemic

Actor talks first Netflix project, OTT platforms and changing mediums

Officials will enforce SOPs in sealed localities

Pakistan is rewarding Covid-19 as a chance to get bailouts, abstain from undertaking changes under the IMF agreement

Even after four months, KU has failed to devise a plan for BCom, BSc, and LLB exams

Fitch anticipates economic shock will make meeting FY21 targets challenging

Govt launches helpline for healthcare workers dealing with virus patients

The film 'Lockdown' also stars Gohar Rasheed and is directed by Abu Aleeha

At least 23 hotspots of coronavirus sealed in various districts

Says 18th Amendment allowed provinces to take practical measures against pandemic

The police contingents sealed at least 53 hotspots of Covid-19

The deceased official, Ghulam Mustafa Satti, was posted at the Defence police station in South district