- Pakistan to send chloroquine tablets to US, Saudi Arabia among others: Awan Says sending tablets to “friendly nations” during time of need will increase Pakistan’s “credibility and face value”.
- NAB to probe ‘billions of rupees looted’ in sugar, wheat scandals In statement, watchdog says will undertake “comprehensive, independent” investigation on all aspects of alleged scams.
- Faisal Edhi tests positive for coronavirus News comes less than a week after he met PM Imran in Islamabad; son says Faisal Edhi is self-isolating.
- Pakistan sees spike in virus deaths as toll surges to 192 24 deaths on Monday alone as number of virus cases jumps exponentially.
- PIA chief says fares to be rationalised after complaints Special operations under way to bring back stranded Pakistanis reviewed.
- Zakat, Baitul Mal funds come under SC scrutiny Apex court seeks religious authorities’ opinion whether such funds can be used for administrative purposes.
- AJK govt extends lockdown till April 24 No new positive case had been reported in the state between Sunday and Monday.
- Murad says safety guidelines must be followed for congregational prayers “The ulema and religious scholars have always cooperated with the govt,” says the Sindh chief minister.
- Shops, bazaars continue flouting social distancing protocol in Lahore Looking at local markets, one wonders if there even is a lockdown in the city.
- Localities sealed as fear grips Nawabshah over unsafe burial of Covid-19 victim Barriers have been set up to restrict movement to prevent local transmission of the disease.
- Asymptomatic Covid-19 patients suffering from other ailments can fast: experts Say patients should do so while keeping in touch with their physicians and taking their medicines regularly.
- Open all labour-related departments to monitor workers’ safety in Covid-19 crisis, say experts “The govt must not leave poor workers at the whims of their employers,” says one expert.
- Punjab seeks WB loan for land mapping project The proposed project aims to achieve provision of a cadastral map linked to digital land records.
- NAB warns Shahbaz of serious consequences over non-cooperation PML-N seeks live broadcast of questioning of opposition leader facing money laundering allegation.
- Ulema back PM’s stance on lockdown Vow to implement 20-point guidelines for Ramazan; Yaum-i-Tauba, Yaumi-i-Rehmat to be observed this week
- 7 more dead as KP set to start pool testing for Covid-19 The health department has been trying several options to increase testing capacity.
- IHC asks govt to explain denial of internet to tribal regions Questions asked in hearing of petition by Parachinar student seeking internet access to study at home.
- Ulema meet PM Imran on coronavirus measures, ‘endorse govt’s strategy’ According to Awan, ulema appreciated prime minister’s decision to reopen mosques during Ramazan.
- Stocks plunge on global oil price rout as KSE-100 closes 3.2pc in red Benchamrk index closes at 32,422 – down 1,076 points for the day after upheaval in global oil price amidst slowdown.
- US oil bounces after crash but Asia stocks suffer big losses Collapse in WTI driven by drop in demand caused by “market expectation that the US lockdown could continue into May”.
- Virgin Australia collapses under coronavirus strain The Australian government refuses to bail out the majority foreign-owned company that is $3.2 billion in debt.
- IMF backs govt package for construction sector Sees drop in remittances, exports, tax collection due to Covid-19.
- Minimum Nisab set at Rs46,329 for Zakat deduction The Nisab was fixed at Rs44,415 in the previous year.
- FDI rises sharply in March Data shows Pakistan received $2.148 billion in foreign investments during the first nine months of the fiscal year.
- Govt seeks broad changes in pricing contracts with IPPs The power division has estimated that its capacity charges for the current year have increased by Rs186bn.
- Oil crashes, ends negative for the first time in history Physical demand for crude has dried up, creating a global supply glut as people stay home to stop the coronavirus.
- Trump says he will suspend all immigration into US over coronavirus The US president says he is taking the action to protect the country’s workforce.
- Europe takes cautious steps to ease lockdowns Death rates drop, but officials warn anti-virus war is far from over.
- US expedites search for cure as infections near 800,000 New York remains the epicentre of the disease accounting for almost half of national deaths and infections.
- Islamabad, Kabul agree to boost engagement framework Qureshi discusses with his Afghan counterpart ways for promoting economic cooperation.
- Taliban kill 23 Afghan troops in fresh wave of attacks Fighting has continued even as the coronavirus spreads throughout Afghanistan.
- T20 World Cup contingency plans, virus impact top agenda for ICC meeting The novel coronavirus pandemic has wiped out several bilateral series, which has affected the World Test Championship.
- PCB, Umar Akmal to appear before Disciplinary Panel on 27th Umar had not requested for a hearing before the ACT after he was charged for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the ACC.
- Dropping Amir for T20 World Cup would be a big mistake: Arthur Amir has already quit Test cricket last year, a decision which did not go down well with the team management.
