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- PM Imran hopeful Pakistan’s ‘hot and dry’ weather will mitigate virus threat Panic is more dangerous than corona, says the premier; rules out country-wide lockdown for now.
- Govt to form joint parliamentary body to fight pandemic Opposition support to be sought to achieve goal.
- Two million ration bags to be distributed among deserving people in Sindh Over 1,200 corona tests can be conducted daily, health ministry tells Murad.
- Pakistan asks India to lift blockade on IOK to curb spread of coronavirus As of Thursday, four cases were reported from Jammu and Kashmir, while another eight from Ladakh.
- Pharmacies in Karachi run out of cholroquine tablets after positive outcome of COVID-19 clinical tests Sindh health department spokesperson advises against bulk buying, says medicine may have side effects for some patients.
- Wagah sealed as virus tally rises NDMA has directed chief secretaries of all provinces, AJK to set up quarantine centres at 3 and four-star hotels.
- Govt to suspend 12 train services from Sunday: Rashid “Passengers with seat reservations in these trains will be returned the fare without any deduction.”
- FBR estimates Rs300bn revenue loss in last quarter Top tax officials reviewing impact of coronavirus on various sectors, revenue collection.
- In rare move, Bilawal resists temptation of criticising PM Announces “no criticism policy“, expresses hope that govt will respond to coronavirus challenge proactively.
- Balochistan to get 900 containers for quarantine Chief Secretary retired Capt Fazeel Asghar says the containers would reach Balochistan in a couple of days.
- JIT probing Khursheed’s assets suspended Senator Raza Rabbani, the counsel for Shah, challenged the notification regarding constitution of the JIT.
- PHC chief justice opposes Naqvi’s elevation to SC It ill behoves a judge of superior judiciary to create such a controversy, says SCBA chief.
- IHC CJ may grant bail to under-trial prisoners accused of minor crimes Report on prisoners from Islamabad converted into independent petition; matter to be heard today.
- Doctors in four govt hospitals threaten to stop work from 24th Say it would be suicide to continue working without personal protective equipment.
- Wildlife dept rescues poached pangolin, releases it in natural habitat The pangolin was allegedly being smuggled in a sack by two poachers on a motorcycle.
- As virus cases spike, hospitals worry about supply of safety kits Shortage of protective gear being felt in many hospitals around the country as number of positive cases increases.
- Three doctors quarantined in Peshawar, Mardan Four new coronavirus cases confirmed in the province.
- Covid-19 certificate condition irks UK students CAA says authorities had to make a ‘difficult’ decision.
- Hot money outflows climb to $1.3bn Since March 1, foreign investors have pulled large amounts of money from equity markets, T-bills and long-term PIBs.
- Pharma chiefs expect coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months The time needed for safety testing could not be compromised, say industry chiefs.
- UK apologises for mistreatment of Caribbean immigrants Inquiry found that successive governments displayed a “complete disregard” for the “Windrush” generation of immigrants.
- US pauses deployments in Afghanistan, quarantines 1,500 troops Top US commander says military has started new screening procedures; quarantine is a precautionary measure.
- Two Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib These are the country’s first reported casualties since a ceasefire began earlier this month.
- Italy overtakes China’s coronavirus death toll The Mediterranean country’s toll reached 3,405 after it recorded 427 new deaths on Wednesday.
- Sultans achieved more than desired results in PSL V: Ali Tareen Some suggest that Multan Sultans should be crowned winners of PSL V; Tareen says not worried about getting trophy.
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