Covid-19

As UN calls for a global ceasefire so the world can focus on the coronavirus epidemic

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

As COVID-19 sparks the steepest downturn in the global economy since the 1930s

To be useful once stay-at-home restrictions are lifted and normal activities resume

Drawing condemnation from infectious disease experts

Directs providing secure uniforms to sanitary staff so that they may work without fear of catching disease

The singer announced a global broadcast, which will air on April 18, including celebs such as Taylor Swift and others

Some of the new confirmed cases have been asymptomatic

The virus has claimed 117 lives while at least 1,446 patients have recovered across the country

The int’l money lender says unemployment rate in Pakistan will jump

Necessary arrangements in place for emergencies

Some shut borders, others are conducting regular tests

Three people tested positive for the virus in the area

They had tested positive for coronavirus on March 27

Parties, lawyers directed to obtain relevant information Islamabad High Court website

ICCI urges govt to hold with representatives of the association

Only people with face masks and gloves will be allowed inside

Good quality masks, clothing to hit racks at affordable rates of Rs50 and Rs500 respectively

More than 300 doctors, nurses and paramedics have been residing in the isolation ward on suspicion of coronavirus

Thirty new cases confirmed in last 12 hours

End-to-end encrypted e-government system allows officials to stay connected and on duty amid province-wide lockdown

'Coronavirus pandemic severely affecting mental health'

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says sharp spike in Covid-19 cases would be catastrophic for fragile healthcare system

NCOC submits recommendations to National Coordination Committee

K-P govt recommends administrative measures, subsidies and economic stimulus

Two patients recover in Lakki Marwat

All of us will now have to pay the price as this global health crisis becomes a global economic crisis.

In Pakistan, the intelligence agencies, civil and military, have an important role to play in coronavirus control.

In these challenging times, petty squabbles and name calling of opponents by politicians is abominable

Demand govt direct diplomatic mission to provide them with food, shelter

Traders say already borne immense losses

Syed Murad Ali Shah urges citizens to maintain distance from elderly

Owners of private educational institutions were also advised to pay salaries of all the staff every month

Escapees included eight persons who were quarantined at a mosque in Saeedabad

PPP minister says Sindh can only assure businesses of support if federal govt backs it

Ayub's father ran from pillar to post for three hours before he could get him admitted to isolation ward

Sindh High Court summons details of actions taken against those found guilty

‘Most doctors wear glasses and now have nowhere to get them repaired’

IMF and World Bank have called for official creditors to provide relief

IMF board approves first batch of countries to receive grants

Businessmen say revenue insufficient due to partial operation of export units amid coronavirus lockdown

Move may hamper privatisation of state-run power plants

They present a list of demands to government including provision of cash grants and interest-free loans

Mufti Muneeb says lockdown will not be applicable on mosques, Friday and Ramazan prayers will be held at mosques

Shutdown affects lives of 300 million Indians living below the poverty line

Premier announces opening of construction, several other industries from today

Dr Zafar Mirza says infections two-third lower than forecast

Religious scholars refuse to further comply with ban on congregational prayers

Security forces also conduct awareness session regarding contraction and prevention from novel coronavirus

Guidelines for Radaman regarding Taraweeh prayers, Iftar, Sehri to be discussed with Ulema