Covid-19

183 cases registered, more than 200 violators arrested

Spokesperson says reporting infection to health dept is compulsory

Nurses, paramedics protest over lack of safety kits

Provincial cabinet postpones local bodies’ elections for nine months

A prisoner in Camp Jail tests positive

Reduced activity results in better air quality in the provincial capital

Health department says most cases were reported among pilgrims who have returned from Iran and are in quarantine

Posthumous test for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for British diplomat Brian George Robinson, was found to be negative.

Focal person says inmates cooperating in screening, maintaining hygiene

Hospital administration takes initiative due to shortage of supplies

Rush seen at food outlets while tailors, barbers, other stores stay open in suburbs

Police, district administration officials urge people to stay at home, avoid venturing out unnecessarily

Testing as many people as possible is the key to any curative response to the disease.

91 out of 410 cases reported are locally transmitted

Action, in accordance with the law, will be taken against any person violating the ban, the notification states.

Daily wagers to be able to seek assistance by sending text to approved four-digit number

Sindh govt to hire more doctors, nurses, paramedics to run the facility

However, they are instructed to isolate themselves for 10 days upon return

Meanwhile, at least 39 more are arrested for the offence

JPMC head denies shortage, says gear is given to only those working in isolation, emergency wards

Sindh police was using force only when necessary

'We will not baton-charge you. We will not shoot you. We just appeal to you to take care of yourself'

Affluent people start distributing food items among daily wagers in the city

Opposition, govt’s allies demand joint national strategy with everyone on board

PM Imran to review economic situation amid novel coronavirus outbreak

Analysts say infinite monetary policy easing may not be enough and fiscal steps are crucial

Industry set to receive huge blow due to plant closures, suffer more losses

Cash requirement may spike as government vows to support people financially, stimulate economy

Dr Azra Pechuho says ‘local transmission of virus’ in Karachi is a big challenge

International Olympic Committee have agreed to postpone the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games by one year

Originated in Wuhan, the pandemic has hit more than 190 countries claiming over 18,000 lives globally

Human blood type is usually determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells

The stranded citizens complain they have no money left to support themselves indefinitely

Meeting on forming panel to be held online in view of rising infections

All passengers land at Islamabad airport overnight

Decision comes on directives of PM Imran to National Disaster Management Authority

India has so far reported 482 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths

Medical experts say there could be serious side effects of unsupervised usage of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine

NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Kabul say 38 personnel exhibiting flu-like symptoms are in isolation

Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services issues guidelines on burial of COVID-19 victims

Developers Mohammad Aleem, Rahul Raj hope to expand their COVID-19 research with govt help

Country now has 827 cases and four fatalities since the outbreak began

People who receive the 'coronaalert' message should call 1166 helpline

Chloroquine phosphate shares the same active ingredient as malaria drugs

57-year-old was a coronavirus patient in Lahore's Mayo Hospital

States have been imposing their own lockdowns, suspending train and bus services

There are now 123 cases in the Southeast Asian country, but no reported deaths, according to the health ministry

Cargo trains will continue to function according to their schedule

PML-N president criticises PM Imran for not acting sooner

CM also urged philanthropists to come forward in these difficult times and help in this cause