- PM rules out lockdown, disapproves of panic buying Imran urges citizens to go into self-quarantine to fight off pandemic.
- 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.
- Pakistan Railways move to wash major stations Passengers without masks are being denied entry to stations, says official.
- Pakistan celebrates a sombre March 23 amid social distancing “My dear Pakistanis, his [Quaid’s] every word is for YOU and applies to the corona crisis in Pakistan today,” says Alvi.
- Islamabad admin quarantines UC after 5 more Tableeghi Jamaat members test positive 2 Palestinian men who attended the Raiwind Ijtima test positive for Covid-19.
- Bilawal wonders at PM decision of not ordering countrywide lockdown PPP leader takes it upon himself to build national consensus for “much-needed move before it turns into a catastrophe”.
- 75 embassy staff members return to US US mission in Pakistan continues to provide visa services to American citizens, visa applicants.
- Capital admin prepares SOPs for rapid response team dealing with Covid-19 cases The administration has also issued an advisory for hospitals to take safety measures for their staff.
- Those stranded at airports to be brought home: PM aide Moeed Yousuf says arrangements to be made to bring Pakistanis stranded at Qatar, UAE, Thiland and Turkey airports.
- KP Government bans inter-district public transport for a week Three bridegrooms arrested for violating ban on gatherings as markets remain closed.
- Section 144 imposed on mosque activities in Islamabad Move will also stop group sittings of Tableeghi Jamaat; one foreign participant has tested positive for Covid-19.
- Groom, guests held in raid on Walima on Sialkot mosque’s rooftop On a tip-off, AC Javeria, along with the police, conducted a raid and halted this function.
- Pakistan’s first coronavirus death exposes nation’s vulnerability Khan may not have been the only victim of the virus that is rapidly spreading through the country.
- Buzdar inspects facilities to tackle coronavirus scourge Punjab has the capacity to handle 100,00 or so virus patients at a time, says the chief minister.
- MQM-P rejoins federal cabinet on assurance of one more ministry Aminul Haque will replace Khalid Maqbool as IT and telecom minister.
- Shahbaz offers family-run hospitals for Covid-19 patients Forms health task force to frame recommendations to stem spread.
- GB doctor who tested positive for Covid-19 passes away Pakistan confirms first death of doctor on virus front-lines as toll rises to 5.
- Qureshi talks to regional peers to fight virus together Foreign ministers of Iran, Sri Lanka and Nepal discuss coronavirus pandemic with foreign minister.
- Panic buying of wheat flour causing shortage, price hike in Karachi Consumers are told to avoid stocking flour as it lost its quality after a month.
- WB to provide $200m for emergency project to combat virus outbreak The project will address critical country-level needs to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by coronavirus.
- Textiles in shambles as coronavirus locks countries down Covid-19 has forced lockdowns across Europe and South-East Asia and Pakistan’s textile industry is feeling the burn.
- UK calls in army, warns people to stay home or face lockdown So far, 281 Britons have died from the coronavirus but advice to stay at home has largely gone unheeded.
- US becomes third worst affected country Coronavirus has reached every state in America since emerging from the Chinese city of Wuhan.
- Global deaths surge past 13,000; 35 countries go into lockdown The raging pandemic has disrupted lives, travel and businesses as governments scramble to shut borders.
- Virus ‘accelerating’ in UK as fears grow of Italy-like trajectory Britain’s death toll now mirrors the figure that Rome declared just over two weeks ago.
- Gaza confirms first two Covid-19 cases linked to Pakistan The United Nations has warned that a Covid-19 outbreak in Gaza could be disastrous.
- 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.
- Pakistan Railways move to wash major stations Passengers without masks are being denied entry to stations, says official.
- Pakistan celebrates a sombre March 23 amid social distancing “My dear Pakistanis, his [Quaid’s] every word is for YOU and applies to the corona crisis in Pakistan today,” says Alvi.
- Islamabad admin quarantines UC after 5 more Tableeghi Jamaat members test positive 2 Palestinian men who attended the Raiwind Ijtima test positive for Covid-19.
- Bilawal wonders at PM decision of not ordering countrywide lockdown PPP leader takes it upon himself to build national consensus for “much-needed move before it turns into a catastrophe”.
- 75 embassy staff members return to US US mission in Pakistan continues to provide visa services to American citizens, visa applicants.
- Capital admin prepares SOPs for rapid response team dealing with Covid-19 cases The administration has also issued an advisory for hospitals to take safety measures for their staff.
- Those stranded at airports to be brought home: PM aide Moeed Yousuf says arrangements to be made to bring Pakistanis stranded at Qatar, UAE, Thiland and Turkey airports.
- KP Government bans inter-district public transport for a week Three bridegrooms arrested for violating ban on gatherings as markets remain closed.
- Section 144 imposed on mosque activities in Islamabad Move will also stop group sittings of Tableeghi Jamaat; one foreign participant has tested positive for Covid-19.
- Groom, guests held in raid on Walima on Sialkot mosque’s rooftop On a tip-off, AC Javeria, along with the police, conducted a raid and halted this function.
- Pakistan’s first coronavirus death exposes nation’s vulnerability Khan may not have been the only victim of the virus that is rapidly spreading through the country.
- Buzdar inspects facilities to tackle coronavirus scourge Punjab has the capacity to handle 100,00 or so virus patients at a time, says the chief minister.
- MQM-P rejoins federal cabinet on assurance of one more ministry Aminul Haque will replace Khalid Maqbool as IT and telecom minister.
- Shahbaz offers family-run hospitals for Covid-19 patients Forms health task force to frame recommendations to stem spread.
- GB doctor who tested positive for Covid-19 passes away Pakistan confirms first death of doctor on virus front-lines as toll rises to 5.
- Qureshi talks to regional peers to fight virus together Foreign ministers of Iran, Sri Lanka and Nepal discuss coronavirus pandemic with foreign minister.
- Panic buying of wheat flour causing shortage, price hike in Karachi Consumers are told to avoid stocking flour as it lost its quality after a month.
- WB to provide $200m for emergency project to combat virus outbreak The project will address critical country-level needs to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by coronavirus.
- Textiles in shambles as coronavirus locks countries down Covid-19 has forced lockdowns across Europe and South-East Asia and Pakistan’s textile industry is feeling the burn.
- UK calls in army, warns people to stay home or face lockdown So far, 281 Britons have died from the coronavirus but advice to stay at home has largely gone unheeded.
- US becomes third worst affected country Coronavirus has reached every state in America since emerging from the Chinese city of Wuhan.
- Global deaths surge past 13,000; 35 countries go into lockdown The raging pandemic has disrupted lives, travel and businesses as governments scramble to shut borders.
- Virus ‘accelerating’ in UK as fears grow of Italy-like trajectory Britain’s death toll now mirrors the figure that Rome declared just over two weeks ago.
- Gaza confirms first two Covid-19 cases linked to Pakistan The United Nations has warned that a Covid-19 outbreak in Gaza could be disastrous.
- ‘Decision may be coming soon on Tokyo Games’ World Athletics President Sebastian Coe’s comments come as major federations, athletes call for postponement.
