Stories from Our Correspondents
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June 14: Coronavirus cases could reach 1.2m by end of next month, warns Asad as tally hits 142,306
Virus has claimed at least 2,664 lives while around 51,735 patients have recovered
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Textile exporters feel deprived of relief
The textile industry wanted a reduction in the turnover tax to 1.5% so it could compete with regional competitors
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LIVE: Pakistan sees another day with over 6,000 cases as Covid-19 tally hits 135,943
Virus has claimed at least 2,597 lives while around 50,056 patients have recovered
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Hike in FED on cigarettes urged
Speakers call for adopting plain packaging laws
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June 13: Govt prepares support package for health workers as Covid-19 tally hits 129,236
With 107 fatalities reported in the past 24 hours, death toll rises to 2,496
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Capital’s youngsters prone to Covid-19
Govt survey finds most deaths were in 60-69 age group
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June 11: PM vows to monitor countrywide Covid-19 situation personally as tally reaches 123,551
Sindh sees biggest single-day spike of 3,038 Covid-19 cases while virus has claimed 2,411 lives across country so far
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Fuel crisis team wants heads of two OMCs booked
Committee to assess fortnightly oil prices review plan
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June 11: Sindh sets new record for Covid-19 testing as national tally hits 117,260
More than 5,000 new cases reported during the last 24 hours while countrywide death toll reaches 2,317
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Still no fuel for Pindi’s suburbs
Supply improves in the city after strong warnings to OMCs
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Fareeha Shamim
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Currently based in Manila, the author specialises in corporate sustainability and sustainable development with experience working with the Pakistan Business Council. Fatima is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Masters of Science in Sustainability Management program and actively participates in the management and administration of Taj Consultant Clinics. In her spare time, Fatima spends time with its her plants, running and painting in watercolors. She has also received many awards for using her watercolor paintings for charitable work.
