Iran parliament speaker infected with coronavirus
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament speaker became the latest official to contract the COVID-19, state television reported Thursday. Ali Larijani “was tested for coronavirus after showing certain symptoms, and as the result was positive, he…
Global polio eradication campaigns suspended for first time in 30 years
NEW YORK: The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt an unprecedented blow to the world’s battle against polio, the head of the global organisation to combat the disease told AFP Thursday after it suspended…
Indian PM plans staggered exit from vast coronavirus lockdown
NEW DELHI: India will pull out of a three-week lockdown in phases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, as officials battle to contain the country’s biggest cluster of coronavirus infections in the…
Shehbaz urges govt to reduce petrol price by Rs26
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the federal government to slash petrol price by at least Rs26 in the wake of massive slump in international oil prices.…
Sindh govt bars public movement from 12-3pm on Friday
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a complete ban over public movement and activities between 12 and 3pm on Friday. No one will be allowed to leave the house and businesses will…
Cambridge to grade CIEs with reference to mocks, assignments, prior grades
The Cambridge Assessment on Thursday explained some of the additional guidelines pertaining to what will be included in the evidence it seeks to grade the May/June 2020 examinations as part of its goal…
COVID-19: Economic Impact of Nationwide Lockdown
The economic consequences are not because of the lockdown, but the virus By: Sidra Shafaqat No outdoor activities, No flights, no trains, six feet distance from others that we have to maintain.…
Asia’s largest slum in Mumbai reports first COVID-19 death
Asia’s largest slum, Dharavi, has reported its first case of coronavirus, which has infected over 1,600 cases in country so far. The 56-year-old, who reportedly died of Covid complications had no travel…
Govt can’t silence media through abusive Twitter trends, says Bilawal
LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday condemned abusive Twitter trends against prominent journalists and termed them attempts to muzzle criticism. “These trends are nothing but another attempt at…
HRCP concerned over delays in relief effort
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) alerts the authorities to the growing frustration among vulnerable families over unnecessary delays in providing them with food rations and other necessities. HRCP believes…
Court seeks arguments on Fawad’s acquittal application in assets case
LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday sought arguments from parties on acquittal application filed by Fawad Hassan Fawad, former principal secretary to prime minister, in assets beyond means case. The court directed…
Govt did not follow due process in KPT chairman’s removal, says IHC CJ
–Court maintains stay order against removal of Rear Admiral (r) Jamil Akhtar, seeks govt’s reply by April 10 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday maintained the stay order against the removal…
Hoarders won’t be forgiven at any cost: KP CM
BANNU: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is trying to control prices so as to not burden people, said Chief Minister Mahmood Khan during his one-day visit to Bannu on Thursday. “We have…
Capital’s residents disregard other lives by continuing trail hikes
ISLAMABAD: The residents of the federal capital are continuing to visit trails despite lockdown for containing the pandemic of coronavirus in the country. Talking to APP, Assistant Director Islamabad Wildlife Management Board…