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- PM asks for cuts in duties and taxes to bring down food prices Sources say a team of officers is compiling a list of essential items, which will be presented to the federal cabinet.
- Pakistan suspends international flights for two weeks Hinting at a possible lockdown in coming week, the government appealed to the people to stay indoors.
- Lockdown imposed in Sindh for next 15 days; movement restricted to need-only basis Meanwhile, PM Imran urges citizens to self-quarantine themselves; says will not put country under lockdown.
- GB doctor who tested positive for Covid-19 passes away GB government spokesperson confirms death, does not specify cause.
- Centre to give Sindh govt $10m from WB funds to fight coronavirus Bilawal directs Sindh CM to ensure that private sector will not lay off labourers, wage earners.
- Gen Bajwa says army to speed up assistance for civilians “Every Pakistani must follow the guidelines given by the govt,” the army chief says.
- Utility stores in Karachi see spike in sales of flour, pulses, sugar and tea Panicked and angry buyers are are forming long queues outside stores to get essential food items
- Pakistan seeks debt relief to fight Covid-19 Countries like Pakistan should be provided relief so that they can focus on dealing with the pandemic, says FM Qureshi.
- About 2,000 more people expected from Iran soon Work under way to set up an emergency health city in Quetta, says Balochistan Chief Secretary Fazeel Asghar.
- Pakistan suspends incoming international flights for 2 weeks The restriction will apply to all passenger, charter and private flights, but will not apply to diplomats and cargo.
- Shehbaz returns after 4 months, urges citizens to practice social distancing The PML-N president has decided to return to Pakistan “in view of the spread of coronavirus“: statement.
- NA speaker contacts opposition leaders to form panel on coronavirus issue Seeks to form parliamentary committee to oversee govt’s efforts to deal with corona pandemic.
- Cambridge International cancels May, June exams in Pakistan Schools can withdraw candidates from the May session with the option of re-entering them for any future exam series.
- Experts highlight need to maintain calm during virus crisis While it is important to stay informed, too much information can become detrimental, experts warn.
- Acute shortage of ventilators feared in Punjab Firms manufacturing and supplying the equipment have increased prices by 80 per cent.
- Sanjrani proposes names for parliamentary committee on virus The committee will ensure better coordination between various units of the federal govt, says the Senate chairman.
- Bilawal calls for lockdown, multiparty conference on Covid-19 No province can handle [this situation] alone, says the PPP chairman.
- Patients visiting Pims fall by 80pc due to social distancing Health experts urge govt to institute a lockdown before the country reaches a point of no return.
- Plea in SC wants govt to declare national health emergency Rights activists say funds received for construction of dams should be used on coronavirus curtailment.
- Stocks record worst week since 2008 crash Panic-stricken investors stampeded almost throughout the week to dump stocks and seek shelter of safer bets.
- Russian army to send coronavirus help to Italy after Putin phone call Will also send about 100 military specialists in virology, epidemics after Italy records a jump in deaths of almost 800.
- Humanity in the time of Covid-19 Notwithstanding silly, selfish individuals, so many citizens are reaching out to their less fortunate neighbours.
- PCB may face some losses but super success of PSL V heart-warming: Wasim Khan “All our guest cricketers and officials went back completely satisfied and this will increase their trust in PCB.”
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