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- ‘We will have lost the war‘ if poverty rises by the time we defeat coronavirus, says PM Imran Imran Khan credits the country’s lower number of confirmed Covid-19 cases than previously projected to timely actions.
- Ministry working on bringing Pakistanis home: Qureshi Says 39,748 Pakistanis have registered themselves with the Foreign Ministry to return home.
- 7,000 pilgrims have returned from Iran since February: FO According to official figures, 6,800 pilgrims came back through the Taftan border between Feb 28 and April 15.
- PTI’s MNA in Karachi quits after failing to effect change Najeeb Haroon is one of the founding members of the PTI who launched the party with PM Imran in the 1990s.
- Severe punishment will be meted out to hoarders, says Farogh Naseem The ordinance is expected to become a law after the completion of vetting process.
- US, UK to operate 16 chartered flights to bring nationals back PIA announces daily flights for UK at a discounted fare.
- Karachi judge sent on leave after having tested positive for coronavirus Staff in contact with the judge have been advised to get themselves tested, sources say.
- Another case registered against Lal Masjid cleric For three consecutive weeks, Maulana Abdul Aziz has violated the restriction on Friday congregations.
- Rashid claims credit for ‘saving’ Shahbaz from being arrested The cases against Shahbaz and his son are very serious, says the railways minister.
- Workers protest for payment of wages, dues in Karachi Say workers demanding their dues from factory and business owners are being fired.
- $500m WB aid likely to boost social sector Project seeks to implement a universal health coverage policy to improve outcomes.
- Tando Mohammad Khan hospital sealed, staff quarantined after doctor tests positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus tests to be carried out of nearly 100 doctors, nurses and other staff currently in quarantine.
- Lockdown may send families below poverty line: official “If the lockdown continues for another 2 months, thousands will be forced to live below the poverty line.”
- Construction sector upbeat, expects boom after Eid Construction activities in Sindh have yet to resume as SOPs have not been finalised, claim builders.
- UK announces fund for Pakistan in fight against coronavirus The £2.67m funds will help people in 27 districts across Pakistan.
- Petroleum imports fall 33pc in March Preliminary estimates suggest petroleum consumption has fallen 60pc since the lockdown was enforced in the country.
- US announces $8.4m to help Pakistan’s anti-virus efforts The contribution was announced on US mission’s social media platforms by Ambassador Paul Jones.
- Director of Wuhan lab denies virus link as Trump warns China of ‘consequences’ Trump and his senior aides have accused China of a lack of transparency after the coronavirus broke out late last year.
- Social distancing rules should be same for Ramazan as for Easter: Trump “I’ve seen a great disparity in this country. They go after Christian churches but they don’t tend to go after mosques.”
- Experimental drug proves effective against Covid-19: study Animals showed significant improvement 12 hours after their first dose of remdesivir.
- 20 Afghan presidential palace staff test positive for virus A government source said that President Ashraf Ghani has limited contact with staff.
- Tens of thousands defy Bangladesh lockdown for imam’s funeral Organisers say approximately 100,000 people attended the funeral.
- PCB legal team reviewing ICC’s point-sharing verdict PCB chairman Ehsan Mani had earlier expressed his disappointment over the verdict.
- PCB gives Rs10 million to PM’s virus relief fund “Cricket has once again demonstrated that it values, respects and cares for its fans,” says PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani.
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