Pakistan can perform over 16,000 COVID-19 tests per day May 08, 2020 Number pushes country closer to its goal of carrying out 20,000 tests daily this month Read More
Federal government to face challenges funding daily expenditures as revenue shortfall bites May 08, 2020 Debt servicing, defence budgets to leave Centre in precarious financial position amid virus pandemic Read More
Medical experts urge government to provide virus patients tele-consultations May 08, 2020 Tele-consultations will help patients monitor symptoms, take appropriate precautionary measures Read More
PM Imran issues warning to 16 ministries over delay in implementation of cabinet decisions May 08, 2020 Ministries asked to submit report on compliance within 21 says, provide list of job vacancies Read More
Countrywide protests continue against arbitrary detention of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman May 08, 2020 Political workers, journalists, trade unions call for immediate release of Geo-Jang Editor-in-Chief Read More
Coronavirus updates, May 9: Latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic from Pakistan and around the world May 08, 2020 Nationwide death toll climbs above 600, confirmed cases shoots past 27,000; global death toll crosses 268,000 Read More
GDP to contract by 1.6% due to coronavirus impact: report May 08, 2020 UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit projects GDP growth to hover around 2.9% in upcoming fiscal year Read More
PM Imran stresses upon out-of-box solutions to deal with COVID-19 challenges May 08, 2020 PM Imran says greater attention should be paid to supporting small and medium sector enterprises Read More
SBP scheme for small businesses fails to take off May 08, 2020 Commercial banks not fully equipped to provide credit line to owners of small businesses, report claims Read More
Man City's Walker says he is being 'harassed' after admitting lockdown breaches May 08, 2020 The defender was forced to issue an apology last month after media reports that he had hosted a party at his home Read More
COVID-19: Pakistan announces first flight to repatriate stranded students from Wuhan May 08, 2020 'I’m very happy for the 1st flight going to Wuhan to bring back our Pakistani students on 18/05/2020,' says Zulfi Bukhari Read More
Six martyred, one injured as IED targets security forces near Pak-Iran border May 08, 2020 'Reconnaissance vehicle of FC troops was targeted with remote controlled IED' as personnel were returning to base, ISPR said Read More
US peace envoy for Afghanistan Khalilzad meets Army Chief Gen Bajwa May 08, 2020 Khalilzad lauded Pakistan's continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region Read More
NAB summons Shehbaz Sharif in Cholistan Development Authority case May 08, 2020 NAB Multan has sent questionnaire to Shehbaz Sharif and has directed to submit the reply by May 18 Read More
KP shops to remain open four days a week as part of relaxation in coronavirus curbs May 08, 2020 Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani says imposition of a curfew not under consideration Read More
Umar Akmal not prepared to show remorse, seek apology: PCB in detailed verdict May 08, 2020 Akmal will now become eligible to return to cricket activities on February 19, 2023 Read More
Dr Sania Nishtar visits Ehsaas Emergency Cash payment site in disguise May 08, 2020 Dr Sania's visit intended to asses transparency in payments & adherence to COVID19 measures Read More
Despite COVID-19 fears, Sanjrani summons Senate session on May 12 May 08, 2020 The session was summoned upon the opposition’s requisition and will be held on 3pm, Thursday Read More
Team set up to develop policy to effectively curb coronavirus spread in Lahore May 08, 2020 Decision made during a CM Buzdar-led meeting to determine reasons for a surge in positive cases in Lahore Read More
CM Shah says Sindh will work alongside Centre to implement new lockdown measures May 08, 2020 Businesses will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays, with the exception of those granted exemptions Read More
Makers of Turkish series 'ErtuÄŸrul' overwhelmed by sweeping response in Pakistan May 08, 2020 The series has garnered heaps of praises with its Urdu-dubbed version aired on Pakistani television on PM Imran’s recommendation Read More
Joe Root optimistic for home Test season against West Indies, Pakistan May 08, 2020 Joe Root believes that international matches could be salvaged from an otherwise possibly barren campaign. Read More
England's Mark Wood 'desperate' to resume cricket amid lockdown May 08, 2020 Mark Wood says that even his teammates are willing to make their return under the right conditions. Read More
Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat to protest unprovoked ceasefire violations May 08, 2020 FO says unprovoked Indian firing across the LoC has led to serious injuries to six civilians Read More
Education minister says 41% hike in LUMS’ fee ‘unacceptable’ May 08, 2020 Mehmood maintains that premier institutes like LUMS should provide relief in these crucial times Read More
IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah tests negative for coronavirus May 08, 2020 The high court was recently shut down after news of an employee testing positive emerged Read More
Senator Faisal Javed’s mother passes away in Islamabad May 08, 2020 According to PTI central media department, the funeral prayers of the deceased will be offered this afternoon Read More
Information minister says success of ease in restrictions depends on cooperation of people May 08, 2020 Shibli Faraz warns that the lockdown can be reinforced if precautionary measures are not followed by people Read More
Karachi witnesses spike in deaths of 'healthy' virus-positive patients May 08, 2020 Dr Faisal Mehmood says virus puts pressure on the heart, results in sudden stroke Read More
Pakistan sees highest spike in infections with more than 1,700 new coronavirus cases May 08, 2020 The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country has soared to 25,837 after the new infections Read More