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Microsoft offers a simple solution for exhaustion caused by working remotely
Microsoft's Work Trend Report shows that people are spending 25 per cent more time working than they were pre-pandemic
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Sweden says Stockholm measures possible as Covid cases rise
Sweden reported 1,200 new cases and five deaths since Friday
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At UN, China's Xi says no intention to fight 'a Cold War or hot one' with any country
Will continue to narrow differences and resolve disputes with others through dialogue, says the Chinese president
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‘Without Borders’ Film Festival goes live despite coronavirus
The small festival features films like 'A Thousand Girls like Me', the story of Afghanistan's corrupt legal system
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Covid 'firepower': Britain imposes six-month curbs against second wave
Johnson vows to tighten measures in England while stopping short of another full lockdown like he imposed in March
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Sindh to resume secondary classes from Sep 28
Ghani says strict implementation of Covid-19 SOPs will be ensured
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Phase III trials for Chinese company Cansinobio's COVID-19 vaccine launched: NCOC
States schools to open on previously decided schedule
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Pakistan has ‘potential to develop vaccines’
Experts believe second wave of coronavirus pandemic will not be severe in Pakistan
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US health agency says coronavirus could spread through air
CDC recommends use of air purifiers to reduce airborne germs to avoid disease from spreading
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Pakistan to share Covid-19 experience at high-level global forum
Asad Umar, Dr Sania Nishtar and Dr Reza Baqir to speak at the CGD panel discussion
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Study suggests dengue may provide some immunity against Covid-19
Exposure to mosquito-transmitted illness may provide some level of immunity against Covid-19, says study
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UK faces soaring Covid-19 death rate unless it moves fast, medics warn
The country already has the biggest official Covid-19 death toll in Europe
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With school bell ringing, comic book ‘Little Master’ helps children fight Covid-19 misinformation
10,000 copies of the book will be distributed in underprivileged areas of Karachi
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Britain is at Covid-19 tipping point, health minister says
Covid-19 cases have risen sharply in recent weeks to more than 4,000 per day
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India's coronavirus infections surge to 5.4 million
As the country added 92,605 new infections in the last 24 hours
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Hollywood stars don pajamas for pandemic-era 'virtual' Emmys
The Emmy Awards honoring the best in television will have a different look this year in the age of coronavirus
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Indian farmers feel heat of pandemic
At least 14M agriculture jobs created in August alone as India lost more than 21M due to virus, says report
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UK risks new lockdown as Covid cases hit highest since May
Professor of epidemiology says country is facing a 'perfect storm' of rising infections as people return to work
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Schools may be closed again, warns Sindh minister
14,000 tests conducted at educational institutions, 91 persons found infected so far
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Health of students govt's top priority, decision to close schools will destroy education: Shafqat
Minister says six-month-long break due to Covid-19 affected the students
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Global equities pallid as coronavirus dogs sentiment
Investors anxious over reimposition of restrictions, stuttering global recovery
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Centre, Sindh at odds over reopening of schools
Federal education minister insists on no change in schedule after provincial minister announces postponement
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Two caught red-handed for stealing oxygen cylinders from Karachi hospital
Suspects allegedly stole the cylinders from the tent of the contractor supplying the equipment
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Russia approves first Covid-19 prescription drug for sale in pharmacies
Antiviral drug could be rolled out to pharmacies in the country as soon as next week
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India's coronavirus cases rise to 5.2 million, with 96,424 new infections
India has been posting the highest single-day caseload in the world since early August
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Sindh delays classes for Grades VI to VIII
SOPs violations, coronavirus cases among school staff are cause for concern, says Ghani
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Thirteen more educational institutions closed across country
13 educational institutions closed in K-P, three in Sindh for non-compliance of SOPs
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India's coronavirus cases jump by daily record of 97,894
With 5.12 million cases in all, India is the world’s second-worst affected country
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IBA's undergraduate programme goes online again after Covid-19 case
Students given option to avail ‘flexible learning system’; regular classes for graduate students to continue
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WHO Europe warns of 'alarming' virus transmission rates
Cases seen in September 'should serve as a wake-up call for all of us,' says WHO regional director
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US plans for hundreds of millions of cheap, fast Covid-19 tests
Health experts concerned about less accurate tests; false negative results raise the likelihood of virus spread
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Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia
The agency surveys 5,000 people and finds about half blamed a specific group for spreading of the disease
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Russia seals another deal to supply and test its coronavirus vaccine abroad
Initial results of the vaccine's Phase III trials, involving around 40,000 people are expected in October or November
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Mitra the robot helps Covid patients in India speak to loved ones
Mitra, meaning “friend” in Hindi, is best known for interacting with Indian PM Narendra Modi at an event in 2017
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KU introduces hybrid model of examination after students protest
Hybrid model includes physical examinations, as well as assignment, evaluation marks
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Educational institutions reopen after 8 months
Attendance of students appeared to be low in universities and colleges
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LSM growth linked to Covid success
Minister says dividend of controlling disease early paying off on economic side
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Novavax aims for 2b Covid-19 vaccine doses with expanded Serum Institute deal
An early-stage study showed Novavax’s vaccine produced high levels of antibodies against the novel coronavirus
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Educational institute in Islamabad sealed after coronavirus cases
Infections reported the same day when educational institutions reopened ending six month-long break
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Germany won't take risky short-cuts on Covid-19 vaccines - minister
Does not expect that a vaccine will be broadly available until the middle of 2021, Research Minister Anja Karliczek
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At least 17 Indian MPs infected with coronavirus as cases near five million
The death toll crossed 80,000 on Tuesday
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Indonesia reports coronavirus cases rise by 3,507 to 225,030
With intensive caring units nearing full capacity, doctors warn the pandemic is 'not under control'
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Karachi University students protest against semester examinations
Students complain against quality of teaching in online classes, demand promotion on basis of assignments submitted
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Virus dents big, fat Turkish weddings
Industry will suffer a $2.6 billion loss this year, although it could be even more
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Student dies in Karachi school after falling down stairs
School owner says she was in good health when she arrived, had trouble breathing due to mask
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Flu outbreaks may be linked to Covid-19; arthritis drug benefit seen
Influenza outbreaks may be linked with the spread of Covid-19 infections, according to a European study
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Covid-19: Educational institutions reopen across country after six-month long break
Students, teachers must wear face masks, administration must ensure availability of sanitizer at the gate
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Covid-19 cases rise in Canada, schools to put pressure on testing system
Demand for tests is already up in some Ontario hot spots, and will rise further as more children return to school
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Sindh govt decides to shut down field isolation centres
With decline in Covid-19 cases, hospitals have enough space for patients, says chief secretary
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School bells ring for first time in six months
PM says safety of children a collective responsibility; NCOC issues SOPs