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Aussie 'twin towns' split by virus border
Concrete barriers sprung up across suburban streets; dividing friends, families and even neighbours
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Myanmar to release 25,000 prisoners amid virus fears
So far Myanmar has officially confirmed 85 cases of COVID-19, including four deaths
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China's Wuhan raises virus death toll by 1,290, up 50%
That brings the total number of deaths in the city to 3,869
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Love wins: wedding preparations resume in Wuhan as coronavirus lockdown lifts
Weddings are resuming in Wuhan as authorities relax a strict lockdown that separated people for two months
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Spain’s Covid-19 death toll officially reaches 19,130
Spanish government excludes, for now, over 3,000 more deaths reported by Catalan government, including Barcelona
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West must do more to stop China buying up technology: Former UK spy chief
John Sawers, the chief of MI6 said China was seeking to expand its global clout
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Covid-19: SC proposes mechanism to hear cases via video link
Proposal is subject to approval by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed
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PM Imran appreciates debt relief measure by G-20, IMF, WB
Disbursement of $1.4 billion is scheduled to happen next week, says IMF
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Impact of G-20 debt relief for Pakistan would be 'substantial': FM
Qureshi says initial debt relief was for a year but could be extended since the situation was still evolving
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WWII veteran, 99, raises almost £12m for UK health workers
He originally planned to raise £1,000 for a National Health Service charity
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UN chief calls for global cooperation to speed up Covid-19 vaccine
Through WHO, the UN has been able to equip 47 African countries with Covid-19 tests
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Thailand reports 29 new coronavirus cases, three new deaths
1,593 patients have recovered and gone home
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Lockdown lifted, Wuhan's residence committees keep watch
Residential committees to help prevent the complete resumption of free movement
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UNSG backs PM Imran's call of global initiative for debt relief
UN chief believes that debt relief must be an important part of the response to COVID-19
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China sees drop in imported coronavirus cases but local infections rise
As the total number of confirmed cases reach 82,341
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Chinese media hails PM Imran’s call for debt relief
Pakistan’s envoy to Beijing hopes world leaders will shun isolationism for good
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British lawmaker says China is trying to exploit the COVID-19 crisis
Says he is concerned by US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend funding for the World Health Organization
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On fire's anniversary, Notre-Dame's great bell to break its silence
Fire brought 850-year-old cathedral to the ground within half an hour
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The world will need more than one COVID-19 vaccine, GSK CEO says
Says partnership with Sanofi brings scale to the attempt to get a COVID-19 vaccine
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Ulema to be consulted before decision on congregational prayers: Noorul Haq Qadri
Ulema from various sects to meet President Alvi on Staruday
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Asian football tournaments to go ahead this year, official says
AFC is determined for both tournaments to go ahead "for sporting reasons and to fulfil commercial obligations"
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Danish schools begin reopening after month-long closure
Country has 6,691 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus and 299 deaths
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New York City death toll rises to 10,000 as untested Covid-19 victims added to official count
60 per cent spike in reported deaths underscored the enormous losses endured in the nation's most populous city
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South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic
Country has had nearly 11,000 infections and 225 deaths
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UAE releases nearly 400 Pakistani prisoners amid COVID-19 outbreak
Individuals were imprisoned for minor offences
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In California, early coronavirus action 'makes a difference'
Los Angeles suffered a record 40 deaths in the last 24 hours
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New Zealand PM takes pay cut as virus hits economy
This will see Ardern's annual pay fall from around NZ$470,000 (US$285,000) to NZ$376,000, costing her about NZ$47,000
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China reports fewer coronavirus cases but infections from Russia a worry
Some of the new confirmed cases have been asymptomatic
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In Pakistan, finance adviser upbeat about relief in external debt
Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh says without it developing countries will be worst affected from COVID-19 pandemic
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Sindh's death rate increased to 2.3pc in just a day: CM Murad
CM expresses concern over majority cases being reported from Karachi
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Member of CJP's office staff tests positive for COVID-19, top judge, family also tested
Tests of other judges and their staff members, who are in Islamabad Registry, are also underway
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Apple shipped 2.5 million iPhones in China in March following virus slump
Smartphone companies are hoping for a strong recovery in demand in China
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Getting a coronavirus test in Wuhan: Fast, cheap and easy
Since Feb 21, 930,315 tests have been carried out in Wuhan, according to government data
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Global coronavirus infections exceed 1.9M
Almost 118,500 people lose battle against virus, while recoveries near 500,000
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ASEAN leaders meet online to tackle coronavirus
Vietnam's premier Nguyen Xuan Phuc hailed the work of ASEAN in fighting the virus so far
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China approves two experimental Covid-19 vaccines for clinical trials
Coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people worldwide
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Australia, New Zealand flatten virus curve but keep lockdowns intact
Australia has a total number of cases to 6,366 for a population of 25 million
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Fearful of virus return, Beijing turns into virtual fortress
Beijing has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine on all returning students, who must test negative to attend school
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Indian PM extends lockdown to May 3 as coronavirus cases cross 10,000
339 people have died in the country from COVID-19 virus
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Locusts could cause drought-like scenario in Sindh, warns Rahoo
Agri minister warns Centre of dire consequences if immediate action not taken to fight the plague
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IHC shows restraint while deciding corona pleas
Asks plaintiffs to have faith in govt, parliament, says cannot interfere in executive matters
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Space cadet: A Chinese father innovates to ward off coronavirus
The suit created by a father has air purification system and a device to monitor air quality.
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Russian border becomes China's frontline in fight against second coronavirus wave
A total of 108 new coronavirus cases were reported in mainland China on Sunday, up from 99 a day earlier
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Italy reports 431 new deaths, contagion stabilises
Government cracks down on lockdown infractions over Easter weekend, as Premier Conte thanks Italian public
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Record 139 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bangladesh
Premier Sheikh Hasina announces $1.7B relief package for the agriculture sector
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Coronavirus: Russia confirms 2,558 new cases, 18 deaths
Total cases and deaths jump to 18,328 and 148 respectively
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Ecuador says police collect nearly 800 bodies from city badly hit by COVID-19
Country has recorded 7,500 cases of the coronavirus
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SC raises questions over size of federal cabinet
Expresses dissatisfaction over performance of SAPM on health but stops short of ordering his removal
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China's football squad left 'anxious, homesick' by coronavirus
CSL teams also took refuge in Dubai, before returning home when the outbreak began to subside in China
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We can bring the economy back to life, not people: CM Murad
You will realise the gravity of the situation if one of your loved ones is infected, says CM Sindh
















































