- PM Imran calls for bigger Covid-19 bailout package by rich economies Discusses situation with Ethiopian counterpart.
- Govt to ease lockdown further: PM Imran Imran says volunteers to help enforce SOPs, check price hike due to hoarding.
- Sindh govt orders probe of circumstances leading to Dr Furqan’s death PMA claims the doctor passed away as he was not able to find a ventilator at multiple hospitals in the city.
- SC dismayed at closure of businesses by provincial govts Apex court urges a uniform national policy based on consensus between centre and provinces.
- Faraz says NAB is independent, working transparently Says previous governments plundered the national exchequer and used NAB for political gains.
- Shahid Khaqan Abbasi seeks extension in protective bail PML-N leader accused of violating rules in making appointments in PSO.
- Seven injured in Indian shelling from across LoC Incidents of targeted firing at villagers the Indian army are often reported from the region near LoC.
- 17,000 healthcare providers sign up for Tiger Force Pakistan, Iran hold video conference to strengthen cooperation in fight against Covid-19.
- Health professionals call for dedicated hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients Dedicated hospitals are the need of the hour says Pakistan Medical Association General Secretary Dr Qaiser Sajjad.
- Chohan taunts Shahbaz over NAB cases Says NAB has done nothing wrong by asking PML-N president details of his properties.
- Shaista Gillani made acting chairperson of CCP Gillani holds a master’s degree in economics for competition law from the King’s College, University of London.
- 105 passengers repatriated from UAE to Pakistan test positive for Covid-19 SAPM Moeed Yusuf says the matter has been taken up with UAE authorities amid rising cases among returning passengers.
- MQM-P backs small traders’ demand for reopening businesses JI to hold protest demonstration in support of the trading community today.
- PTCL group announces Rs1.9bn virus relief package A major portion of the package will go towards providing subsidised and free services to customers.
- Entire occupied Kashmir valley, 3 Jammu districts declared coronavirus hotspots Regional divisional commissioner says “infections not showing any downward trend”.
- World leaders pledge $8bn for vaccines, treatments research Covid-19 has killed nearly a quarter of a million people.
- China slams Pompeo over lab theory State media terms Pompeo as “evil”, “insane” and a “common enemy of mankind”.
- At least five killed in attack on Afghan military centre Taliban claim responsibility for bombing, say dozens died in it.
- New US diplomat for South Asia designated Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas L. Vajda to take charge after May 22.
