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Pakistan reiterates support to Turkey as coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc
In a telephonic conversation with President Erdogan, PM Imran offers condolences to Turkish people and government
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Private schools in Sindh ordered to give 20% fee concession for April, May
Parents can lodge complaints if any of the schools fails to follow directives
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Lady Gaga announces coronavirus benefit with Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney and more
Organizers have already raised $35 million to help with the crisis
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Global deaths from coronavirus pass 75,000 mark
Infections worldwide nearing 1.4m mark, while nearly 290,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 infection
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A team of doctors dance to celebrate the recovery of COVID-19 patients
The video is sure to put a smile on your face in these grim times
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Uber connects out-of-work ride-hail drivers to delivery, production jobs
Uber also said it would reach out to its registered drivers to connect them to logistics companies for employment
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COVID-19 continues spread in France
After two straight days of decline, daily death toll rises in France
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WHO slams scientists for Africa vaccine testing notion
Hangover from 'colonial mentality' has to stop, says World Health Organization chief
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 99,225, deaths to 1,607: RKI
Tuesday’s number of new cases was higher than the 3,677 new infections reported on Monday
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SC sets aside IHC, SHC orders for prisoners’ release
Asks authorities to re-arrest prisoners; but accepts AGP’s proposal forgiving relief to people accused of minor...
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Finland extends border controls until May 13
Country has recorded 2,176 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths
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PIA pilots refuse to fly back Pakistanis stranded in Iraq after colleagues contract virus
Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pilots, one air hostess contracted the virus
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Science platform ResearchGate launches COVID-19 community
ResearchGate, a social network site for scientists and researchers, has launched a new forum
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Govt is taking necessary steps to repatriate stranded Pakistanis: FM
Qureshi expresses satisfaction over the performance of the emergency crisis cell
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Saqlain Mushtaq's adorable video with daughter is winning hearts
The former cricketer is covered in make-up, as he spends quality time with family in quarantine
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President Alvi directs authorities to optimise internet connectivity for students
Government to improve internet accessibility to facilitate students
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UK PM Johnson in intensive care with worsening coronavirus symptoms
Although he had received oxygen, his office said he was still conscious
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US coronavirus deaths pass bleak 10,000 milestone
Health experts warned Americans to brace for the worst week since the breakout of the pandemic
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Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
Country has 4,000 confirmed infections and 80 deaths
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Facebook asks users about coronavirus symptoms, releases friendship data to researchers
Facebook will start surveying US users about their health as part of a Carnegie Mellon University research project
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Artistes, transgender community struggle to survive amid lockdown
With no events or audiences, hundreds of artistes, transgender persons have been deprived of their means of livelihood
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LIVE: Alarm bells as Pakistan sees steep surge in COVID-19 cases
New cases of coronavirus emerge as nationwide tally crosses 4,050 with 56 deaths
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China posts drop in coronavirus cases, Wuhan lockdown due to end
Wuhan reports only two new confirmed cases in the past 14 days
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Doctors peacefully protest lack of safety gear
YDA Sindh asks for PPE, health allowances, payment of salaries, more ventilators
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Nine COVID-19 patients from Quaidabad shifted to Malir
Malir deputy commissioner orders immediate closure of OPDs at government and private hospitals in the area
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Asian-Americans and the coronavirus
It feels we’re being sent backward in various ways — and that’s painful
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The curious case of compassion
Never has there been such clarity of the eternal design, where an action of one can affect the fate of millions
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Should we expect a construction boom?
Tnext challenge would be to kickstart the economy and that is when the construction package is likely to help
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What we do know
We have to let scientists, epidemiologists, virologists and infectious disease experts take centre stage
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Alarming projections
While authorities need to ensure lockdown measures are abided, it’s for people also to cooperate with the authorities
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‘Health dept playing role to curb virus’
31 patients admitted in Sargodha’s quarantine centre, 24 tested positive
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Buzdar orders 20% cut in private school fees
CM says jobs of staff members will be given protection
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Lawyers to support needy colleagues
Sources say collected funds has been distributed among more than 400 lawyers
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Fresh produce prices slump dramatically
Prices of milk, chicken and vegetables decreases significantly due to the closure of hotels
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‘World may face food scarcity due to pandemic’
Energy minister says govt could enhance wheat procurement target for ongoing year
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Religious groups forced to stay away from places of worship
Members of all communities cancel upcoming events to curb virus spread
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Researchers suggest delisting of 9 wheat varieties
Yellow or brown rust epidemic may cause losses of up to 60% of total yield
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Punjab govt bans relief work by charity organisations
Punjab declared calamity-hit province, lockdown extended until April 14
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Tractor industry demands incentives
COVID-19 has multiplied problems for manufacturers
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IMF delays approval of review for $450m tranche
Lender says its priority has shifted to approval of $1.4b rapid financing facility
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SBP improves refinance facility for hospitals
Medical centres will get financing against existing equipment
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Builders ready to initiate new projects worth Rs1tr
PM Imran Khan has announced historic relief package for construction sector to spur activity
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NICVD offers Sindh govt assistance to set up mobile labs for COVID-19 testing
Exact number of infected cases could only be known by increasing testing capacity, it maintains
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British PM Boris Johnson moved to ICU as COVID-19 worsens
The condition of UK premier has worsened, says a spokesperson for No 10 Downing Street
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WHO warns against 'fraudulent' use of its logo, threatens legal action
The world health body says it has not endorsed specific products or services in Pakistan
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500 more ventilators to arrive from China on April 9
NDMA chief tells parliamentary panel more doctors to be trained to handle vents
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Pakistani celebrities, charities join hands to equip doctors battling against virus
Panic grows amid rising number of coronavirus cases among doctors, nurses
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Two weeks in, lockdown fizzles out in parts of Karachi
Despite government orders, citizens have gradually begun heading out of their homes
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Qureshi urges joint efforts against virus from SCO platform
FM discusses global pandemic with SCO secretary general Norov
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Diplomatic push for loan rescheduling on cards
Will make a concerted effort to convince powerful countries to take into account pandemic’s economic fallouts