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A look inside Pakistan’s Covid-19 response
From being developed ‘on the fly’, NCOC has come to signify the highest degree of multi-sectoral coordination
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LIVE: PM Imran launches relief package as jobless numbers grow amid Covid-19 lockdown
Nationwide tally of coronavirus cases stands at 18,822 with 435 deaths
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Pakistan’s exports in the post-Covid global marketplace
Covid-19 has also created opportunities for Pakistan in the short, medium and long term
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Saving to spend post Covid-19
A cure to reduce government expenditure, based on sound economic reasoning, is to create a retirement funds’ marke
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Punjab all set to launch Tiger Force
The force will help implement lockdown SOPs at mosques, quarantine centres
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Virus expenses hit Amazon's bottom line
Revenues surge 26% in first three months of 2020 to more than $75 billion
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Oil prices steady as record cuts begin
Brent crude hit near 21-year low last month as pandemic squeezed demand
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Govt drafting strategy to restore SEZs
Industries minister says govt working to revive textile sector as well
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Massive layoffs feared after Eid
Centre and provinces fail to divert welfare fund for paying wages
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SBP enhances financing limit for hospitals
Raises it to Rs500m under its Refinance Facility for Combating Covid-19
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Businessmen demand easing of lockdown after 15th Ramazan
Look to recoup some of the losses in last two weeks of fasting month
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Pandemic battle could last for months: minister
Says if federal govt had worked hand in hand with the Sindh govt, the situation could have been very different
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Ghani calls for reviving labour, trade unions
Asks Centre to devise 'comprehensive relief package' for working class
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PM’s help sought against locusts
Swarms of pests expected to attack orchards and standing crops this week
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Home-based women workers worst hit by crisis
Part of the informal sector, those who work from home do not enjoy social security, pension or other benefits
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Warnings of famine: Sindh govt decides to protest Centre’s ‘inaction’
Sindh agriculture minister says locust swarms might turn out to be a bigger issue than Covid-19
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FM Qureshi, Swiss counterpart discuss coronavirus pandemic over phone
Foreign Minister appreciates projecting Pakistani flag on Matterhorn mountain a few days ago
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'Different' testing mechanism allows Saudi Arabia to ease lockdown during Ramazan
We mark down geographical or populated areas where there’s high chance of huge spread, says health ministry...
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Modi 'virus' more dangerous than coronavirus for Kashmiri people: AJK president
Masood Khan says 570 branches of BJP, RSS in 39 countries with more than 6 million activists are promoting violence
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Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': US watchdog
Report could heighten concerns among US officials that the pandemic threatens to derail stalled US-led peace efforts
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WHO says has grave concerns about Covid-19 impact on weak systems
The pandemic remains a public health emergency of international concern, says WHO Director General
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Australian city allows recitation of Azaan in mosques
Mosques in Melbourne make gesture of support for Muslims observing Ramazan during Covid-19 pandemic
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Afghanistan suffers upsurge in fighting and in coronavirus
In recent weeks, Taliban attacked several provinces killing at least 14 members of Afghan forces
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All measures taken keeping in mind the economically downtrodden: Shibli
Information minister says Centre will take along all the federating units in its fight against coronavirus pandemic
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India extends nationwide lockdown, to allow relaxations in lower-risk zones
Some activities will remain prohibited throughout the country, regardless of the zone, ministry of home affairs said
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DRAP warns against using anti-malaria drug to treat coronavirus
Top drug regulator says chloroquine is in trial phase and not being used to treat Covid-19 patients
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Burial numbers in Jakarta indicate coronavirus toll is higher than officially reported
Indonesia has had 10,551 confirmed cases of the illness, says the Health Ministry
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Chinese startup Rokid develops Covid-fighting smart glasses
Rokid developed a pair of glasses to help screen for coronavirus symptoms
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NCOC seeks rural support networks' help to contain spread of virus
It notes that public awareness is important to overcome critical issues
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Bollywood could take two years to recover financially from coronavirus
Industry veterans warn the steepest slump in years may lie ahead for Bollywood
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Joshua would fight behind closed doors only as last resort: Hearn
IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO champs' next fight was due to be against Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev on June 20 but that is on hold
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Adam Scott live-streams 'round with a mate'
Scott live-streamed nine holes of play with local pro Wayne Perske at Maleny Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast
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Spieth denied ace because of Covid-19 safety measures
The event was played without galleries and players were not allowed to have caddies
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Japan to introduce online system for reporting coronavirus
Despite Japan’s high-tech image, many businesses and government offices still rely on fax machines
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Famed muralist Kobra paints a message of 'Co-existence'
Aims to send out hope in the world, raise funds through his work in isolation
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Global coronavirus deaths surpass 230,000
While more than 3.2m infected by virus, Johns Hopkins counts an excess of 1m recoveries
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Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths
six cases also marked the lowest new daily infections since early March
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Malaysia eases some virus curbs, most businesses to reopen next week
Country has announced a stimulus package worth 250 billion ringgit to help cushion the economic blow from the outbreak
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New York probes funeral home after decomposing bodies found in trucks
I ran out of space, bodies are coming out of our ears, says funeral home owner
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Ukraine scientists navigate lockdown to reach Antarctica
Scientists are stationed at the base for one-year stints, with new teams usually arriving in early spring
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Trump threatens tariffs, says evidence virus originated in Chinese lab
Assertion undermined by intelligence chief who said they don't precisely know where it began
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Mounting concerns: Lockdown relaxation must not be taken lightly, health experts warn
With a spike in local transmission, doctors fear increased Covid-19 infections if measures are not strictly followed
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LIVE: Karachi’s Covid-19 count nears 5,000 – over quarter of country’s tally
Nationwide tally of novel coronavirus cases stands at 17,699 with 408 deaths
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Peshawar intensifies lockdown measures
CCPO Gandapur wants businesses closed at 4pm, social distancing to be maintained during Taraweeh prayers
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K-P moves to give legal cover to virus measures
K-P govt grants Rs7m package for heirs of frontline workers
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Balochistan govt warns of complete lockdown
Shahwani says 880 locally transmitted cases have been reported in Balochistan
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Islamabad Police to enforce virus SOPs in rural areas
Hand sanitisers, masks to be provided to cops
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Most callers to Punjab govt's Corona Rescue Helpline want ration
Need shifts from medical advice to food assistance as lockdown lingers
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10 beds reserved for children with Covid-19 at Nishtar Hospital
Kids will be shifted to paeds ward after they test negative
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Ehsaas Cash Programme: Biometric system fails to identify thousands
Cash grant applicants appeal to NADRA to open offices