- KP has more Covid-19 critical cases than any other province Doctors say they are struggling to ascertain factors behind the worrying statistics.
- PML-N’s Rafique brothers in surprise call on Pervaiz Elahi Meeting held to strengthen relations between opposition party and PML-Q.
- Indian shelling along LoC injures 2 civilians: ISPR Indian Army resorted to unprovoked firing, deliberately targeting civilian population, says the military’s media wing.
- Pakistan virus cases cross 5,000 mark Nearly half of the cases have been reported in Punjab.
- IT ministry briefed on connectivity concerns in AJK, GB Authorities and telecommunication companies continue their blame game on enabling the internet in the region.
- 4,000 Pakistanis stranded abroad to be brought back by 19th Punjab, KP and Sindh have been directed to complete arrangements for quarantining the returnees, says minister.
- Sindh governor hints at relaxing lockdown after 14th A strategy must be formed to reopen industries and markets, says Imran Ismail.
- PML-N terms Tiger Force a political gimmick Shehbaz urges govt to provide personal protective equipment to medical staff overseeing Covid-19 patients.
- 3 supermarkets in Hyderabad fined Rs100,000 each for overcharging customers Assistant deputy commissioner makes surprise visit to supermarkets after growing complaints.
- KP CM okays Rs1m each for journalists killed by Covid-19 Says govt is taking steps against coronavirus on a priority basis.
- FIA asked to probe ‘data breach of 115m mobile users’ Recent reports claim that the data of Pakistani mobile users has shown up for sale on the dark web.
- Bilawal urges world cooperation to defeat Covid-19 “Pakistan’s health system is not capable to withstand the full brunt of the pandemic,” says the PPP chairman.
- Reports on Mullah Mansour’s assets attachment sought The Afghan Taliban leader had reportedly purchased property in Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar using fake identities.
- Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, World Bank says “Immediate challenge for Pakistan is to contain Covid-19 while minimising economic losses, protecting the poorest.”
- Industry gives lukewarm response to State Bank pay roll retention scheme According to the Pakistan Business Council, all employers in the formal sector should benefit from the scheme.
- UN report calls for debt payments suspension Urges govts to take immediate steps to prevent potentially devastating debt crisis.
- Industrialists reject proposed Sindh Covid-19 relief ordinance Urges provincial govt to take industrial community into confidence before finalising the ordinance.
- Chinese experts warn virus behaviour still not well-understood Authorities fear the possibility of a second wave triggered by arrivals from overseas or asymptomatic patients.
- US records 20,000 coronavirus deaths, overtakes Italy The United States has quickly become the epicentre of the pandemic that first emerged in China late last year.
- Virus found in air samples up to 13ft from patients, says study New study adds to growing debate on how the coronavirus is transmitted.
- Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s response to coronavirus Life-saving medical equipment was not stockpiled. Vital public health data from China was not provided.
- Bangladesh executes killer of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Majed had publicly announced his involvement in the assassination, had reportedly been hiding in India for many years.
- Pakistan is safe for international cricket, says Atherton It was great to see cricket come back to the country, says the former England captain.
