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Sharif trying to sow discord between state institutions: PM Imran Khan

As the anti-government alliance of 11 opposition political parties under the name of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) started its campaign, Prime Minister Imran Khan has come out guns blazing against the agenda of his predecessor Nawaz Sharif, which he said is aimed as "sowing discord in the military, the judiciary, and the government"

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New cases emerge in Islamabad, nationwide tally crosses 7,400

Pakistan, despite its close proximity with China, remained coronavirus-free until February 26 when a young man from Karachi tested positive after returning from Iran, one of the worst-hit countries. After a brief hiatus following the first case, Covid-19 cases spiked as more pilgrims returning from Iran tested positive for the virus

Pakistan Supreme Court proposes video-conferencing for hearing of cases

Confron­ted with adjournment of cases on a daily basis as well as difficulties faced by litigants in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pakistan Supreme Court has proposed adopting social network apps to overcome regular postponement of cases

Record 23 deaths reported in Pakistan in 24 hours

Experts in Pakistan fear that the number of cases will further increase due to lockdown relaxation, especially during the month of Ramazan as Taraweeh, Aitkaf and roadside arrangements for Iftar and Sehri will become a breeding ground for the deadly virus

58% of Pakistan's COVID-19 cases locally transmitted

Around 58 percent of Pakistan total coronavirus cases are locally transmitted, data released by the National Command and Operation Centre revealed on Thursday

7 more Tablighi Jamaat members test COVID-19 positive in Pakistan

Seven more Tablighi Jamaat members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Pakistan's Punjab province, the worst-hit in the country, it was reported

1 dead, 4 policemen held after firing to control Karachi mob

Four policemen were arrested after they resorted to aerial firing in Karachi which resulted in the death of a woman while trying to control a mob during ration distribution amid a lockdown in the city, an official said

Pakistan to partially restore passenger train services

Pakistan's Ministry of Railways has finalised a strategy for partially resuming train operations across all four provinces upon the end of a lockdown or any relaxation amid the coronavirus pandemic, sources said

PIA to start second phase of special flights today

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is starting on Wednesday (today) its second phase of special flights to repatriate thousands of Pakistanis stranded in different countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic

PM Imran Khan extends lockdown for two weeks

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has extended the lockdown in the country for an additional two weeks, saying that the restrictions, as well as other social distancing measures, have benefited the country despite the economic costs incurred and announced opening construction as well as several other industries from today (Wednesday)

Lockdown on public gatherings to remain in place for another 2 weeks: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday announced that the restrictions imposed by the government on public gatherings, assemblies and the opening of educational institutions would remain in place another two weeks

Low key Baisakhi for Pakistan's Sikh community

Pakistan's Sikh community celebrated the annual spring festival of Baisakhi on Tuesday, while a simple ceremony took place at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Punjab province

COVID-19 to worsen gender inequalities in Pakistan

Serious concerns were being raised over worsening of the already existing social and gender inequalities in Pakistan due to the health crisis, according to a report

Pakistani clerics warn not to further restrictions on prayer congregations

Senior Pakistani clerics have warned the government not to further the restrictions on prayer congregations in mosques, which have been imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, it was reported on Tuesday

Pakistan's borders to remain closed for two more weeks

Pakistan's borders will remain closed for an additional two weeks amid a surge in the novel coronavirus cases in the country, the Interior Ministry has announced

Pakistan Army aircraft crash kills two pilots

Two pilots were killed on Monday when a Pakistan Army aircraft crashed near the city of Gujrat in Punjab province during a routine training mission, according to the military's media wing