Rs23 billion set aside to subsidise energy for exporters to soften impact of coronavirus
The government is trying to keep the export sector viable by also offering it a concessionary tariff on electricity till end of June 2020 ...Read More
Three KP villages quarantined after residents attend funeral of coronavirus-positive man
The man had reportedly returned from Saudi Arabia a few days before he passed away Read More
Sindh information minister warns of action against those violating lockdown
Government will not hesitate to take action against those violating lockdown, says Nasir Hussain Shah Read More
Coronavirus updates, March 28: Latest news on the coronavirus pandemic from Pakistan and around the world
Confirmed coronavirus cases in US reach 100,000; Australia tightens quarantine rules to combat virus Read More
PIA officers slash salaries as coronavirus outbreak hurts airline's business
PIA CEO Arshad Malik decides to slash his salary by 20% as the airline goes through a financial crunch triggered by the coronavirus outbrea...Read More
Punjab to let go 20,000 prisoners over coronavirus scare: sources
Prisoners to be released include those jailed for less than 7 years or over petty crimes, as well as the elderly, the sources said Read More
KP CM announces relief package, says Rs32b set aside for fight against COVID-19
The KP government will give Rs5,000 to 1.9 million families as part of the Ehsaas Programme, says Mahmood Khan Read More
IMF working on emergency coronavirus fund request, lauds Pakistan's swift relief response
IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva lauded PM Imran for speedily approving Rs1.2-trillion coronavirus relief package and SBP for 'timely set of...Read More
NAB summons former premier Nawaz Sharif on March 31 in private property case
NAB is probing the sale of private property dating back to 1986, a time when Nawaz Sharif was the chief minister of Punjab. Read More
Sindh curtails business hours to 5pm as lockdown intensifies
Earlier, the provincial government had allowed businesses to run for 12 hours (8am-8pm) amid the coronavirus outbreak Read More
CM Punjab orders investigation into 'horrific' death of patient at Mayo hospital
In a video on social media, the patient could be seen asking for medical help while he was tied to the bed Read More
KP lawmaker goes into isolation after testing positive for coronavirus
Afridi urged people to use preventive measures and practice isolation against coronavirus Read More
A tale of two captains
How are Prime Minister Imran Khan and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah faring in the limelight amidst the coronavirus crisis? Read More
'White flag' tribute paid to doctors fighting coronavirus in Pakistan
Geo TV joins campaign to honour 'hero' doctors fighting coronavirus Read More
PM Imran announces launch of 'corona relief tigers' to preempt virus' worst case scenario
"Recruitment for corona relief tigers will formally begin on March 31. We are calling upon all volunteers." Read More
PM Imran conveys best wishes to Bangladeshi counterpart on country's national day
"In the days to come, Pakistan and Bangladesh can further strengthen relations with one another," says premier in letter. Read More
Geo News makes special arrangements for employees' safety
Newsrooms, studios, the Karachi bureau, all floors' entry, exit points and lifts have been sprayed and sterilised Read More
Arrest warrants issued for Shahid Khaqan for alleged 'illegal hirings' as petroleum minister
Abbasi had been released on bail by the Islamabad High Court in the LNG case on February 25 Read More
Two doctors in Punjab test positive for coronavirus
Both the doctors have been confined to an isolation ward and are out of danger Read More
Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab restrict congregational prayers in mosques
President Alvi to offer payers at home, DC Islamabad urges people to limit religious gatherings Read More
Is Pakistan testing enough people for COVID-19?
Fewer and irregular tests means a large number of potentially infected people are out in the open Read More
Doctors urge nation to unite and exercise caution against coronavirus
Doctors speak on Geo Pakistan programme to aware masses on measures against coronavirus Read More
Mustafa Kamal requests PM Imran to provide justice to Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman
Kamal calls MSR's arrest unjustified; urges fair trail for the Geo and Jang group Editor-in-Chief Read More
Coronavirus outbreak: Punjab CM orders improvement in supply of essential items
More than 400 people in Punjab have been confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus Read More
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