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- Govt starts cell phone tracking to alert people at virus risk Rights activists wonder where the data will be stored.
- Govt urged to protect prisoners from coronavirus Human Rights organisations say rapid action is required to ensure inmates and staff in jails remain safe.
- Govt in limbo over banning congregation prayers in mosques amidst virus lockdown Religious affairs ministry, CII to hold discussions with ulema on Thursday to decide if prayers can be offered at home.
- Punjab goes for two-week closure of non-essential services, markets Ban on pillion riding, exemption for pharmacies, groceries, fruit and vegetable markets, bakeries, meat and milk shops.
- KP announces public holidays until 28th Bans transport, extends closure of markets, restaurants.
- Karachi, Sukkur airports to shut from today to curb virus Some flights are still operating in other airports according to aviation law.
- Three-week lockdown in AJK The announcement was made by Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider.
- Centre, Sindh at odds on lockdown; Punjab extends ‘shutdown’ Sindh CM orders tests of all cabinet members after minister tests positive.
- Business leaders lobby federal govt for relief Ask for sweeping relief measures in taxes, interest rates and gas and power charges to weather the impact of the virus.
- Multi-billion rupee relief package approved BISP monthly stipend to be increased from Rs2,000 to Rs3,000.
- Banks to provide disinfected, quarantined cash Arrangements are being made to provide fresh or disinfected cash to banks, according to a statement by SBP.
- In the fight against Covid-19, these bright, young Pakistanis are coming together and improvising Pakistan’s youth is coming up with quick and useful strategies, some of which can also be implemented at low costs.
- Minorities to close worship places ‘voluntarily’ in Punjab Minister says minorities enjoy complete freedom under incumbent govt.
- War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case Syria has close ties to Iran, where another 127 deaths on Monday raised the total number of casualties to over 1,800.
- Deserted streets, silent markets: Pakistani cities go under coronavirus lockdown Security personnel ensure people do not come out of their homes in groups.
- Aiming to acquire 10,000 ventilators to increase Pakistan’s capacity, says NDMA chairperson “Unfortunately, nothing is available anywhere except in China,” says Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal.
- Adiala prisoners seek bail over virus IHC requested to release prisoners who have served 3/4 of their time, aged over 50.
- JPMC without lab, kits to test Covid-19 The JPMC is currently looking after suspected as well as some confirmed cases of Covid-19 in its isolation ward.
- Troops deployed to fight virus Gen Bajwa says nothing can defeat a responsible, determined nation as centre okays summaries from AJK, GB and Islamabad.
- Sufficient stocks of food items available, says minister Govt estimates rescue-cum-stimulus package at Rs1.16tr.
- US to reduce Afghan aid by $1 billion after Pompeo fails to break impasse The US state secretary has indicated that the aid cuts could be cancelled if Ghani and Abdullah come to an agreement.
- Trump’s tweets reflect anxieties of a worried world The US president has criticised China for allegedly manipulating health data and WHO for supporting Beijing’s claims.
- Global emergency efforts ramp up as pandemic toll tops 15,000 The new round of containment efforts highlight a deepening sense of panic around the world.
- US-China war of words deepens over virus origins Trump has angered Beijing by repeatedly referring to Covid-19 as “the Chinese virus”.
- No plan yet to move Caribbean Premier League “CPL has been in constant communication with our medical advisors in recent weeks,” say officials.
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