- Imran announces gradual lifting of lockdown Decision comes on a day when Pakistan reported nearly 1,300 cases of Covid-19 and 48 deaths in 24 hours.
- 1,500 hidden virus cases traced in Punjab among contacts of those returning from abroad Most of these cases were traced in Lahore.
- Sindh minister warns centre of dangers of reopening businesses “We should make decisions based on facts rather than emotions,” says Nasir Hussain Shah.
- NAB orders probes in Sindh food dept cases Both the cases had earlier been referred to the Anti-Corruption Establishment of Sindh for investigations.
- Army to continue helping institutions fighting Covid-19, says Bajwa Gen Bajwa interacts with troops assisting in relief efforts against Covid -19 in Kohat.
- NAB may file another case against ex-PM Abbasi Bureau detects large transactions from Abbasi family’s accounts, says reference will be based on this information.
- Rana Sana doubts govt’s seriousness about changes to NAB law “The government has yet to consult the opposition on the proposed amendments to the NAB Ordinance.”
- Two soldiers martyred in N. Waziristan The martyred soldiers were identified as Hawaldar Zafar and Sepoy Asif.
- Three Sindh hospitals start trials of new Covid-19 treatment Dr Tahir Shamsi says successful trial would prove a milestone in treatment of a large number of people.
- Sindh governor returns draft ordinance for providing relief to lockdown-hit people Reminds Murad that gas and electricity do not fall within legislative domain of provinces.
- Metro bus employees protest nonpayment of salaries Opperational manager says govt cleared salaries to company whose job it is to pay them.
- Khalid Mirza resigns as SECP Policy Board chairman Khalid Mirza was the first private sector expert to head SECP’s Policy Board and was appointed in November 2018.
- Men of Pakistani, Bangladeshi origin more at risk from Covid-19, says UK govt report “The difference in Covid-19 mortality is partly a result of socio-economic disadvantage,” says report.
- FO urges world to hold India accountable for illegal actions Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui rubbishes India’s claims of “infiltration” by Pakistan.
- Over 900 Taliban freed so far in Afghan prisoner swap The release is part of a prisoner-exchange programme included in the US-Taliban deal agreed on February 29.
- Court seizes slain Taliban chief’s properties for auction Mullah Akhtar Mansour bought Rs32m properties in Karachi using fake identities.
- Chinese exports see surprise 3.5pc jump in April, imports fall Analysts warn of weakness ahead as key markets suffer downturns as well as the threat of a renewed trade war with US.
