In a bid to tackle sudden outbreak of COVID-19, Pakistan government has planned to accommodate mild to moderate patients in homes while critical patients will be admitted to hospitals.
'Amphan' intensifies into super cyclone over eastern India, Bangladesh
The India Meteorological Department on Monday said that extremely severe cyclonic storm Amphan over the west and central parts of Bay of Bengal has intensified into a "super cyclone" with wind speed above 200 km per hour
India says no plan to extend coronavirus lockdown
India has no plans to extend a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus in the country. The announcement came on Monday from the government's top bureaucrat
Bhutan’s bureaucrats to contribute 5 to 10% of salary for COVID-19 fund
Bureaucrats in Bhutan will be contributing five to 10 percent of their salaries for the COVID-19 relief fund set up by the government, the Royal Civil Servant Commission (RCSC) has said
Bhutan announces physical distancing measures for public transport
The Bhutanese government has announced several physical distancing measures to be followed in all public transport facilities, including taxis, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
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Afghan CEO Abdullah escapes Kabul shooting attack
Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Friday escaped a shooting attack that took place shortly after he spoke at a public event here, police said.
Ghani, Abdullah to hold parallel swearing in ceremonies in Afghanistan
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and the country's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah will hold parallel swearing in ceremonies on March 9, their offices have confirmed.
First confirmed coronavirus case in Bhutan
Bhutan has confirmed the first case of Coronavirus. The patient is a 76-year-old tourist from the United States of America. He had entered the country from Paro International Airport, after embarking Drukair flight KB241 from Guwahati, India on March 2.
Nepal to conduct quarantine checking at India border crossings
The Nepali government has decided to conduct quarantine checking of people at over 30 border crossings with India as the New Delhi government has confirmed 31 coronavirus cases, a senior official from the Ministry of Health and Population said.
India seeks list of essential drugs that Nepal needs
The Indian government has sought a list of the essential drugs and other necessary drug materials it needs to supply to Nepal two days after the it decided to impose a restriction on the export of 26 types of drugs raw materials, including life-saving medicines
Maldivian placed under isolation upon return from Italy
Maldives' Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed a Maldivian citizen has been placed under isolation upon return home from Italy to monitor the person for possible symptoms of the deadly COVID-19 virus
Pakistan reports 6th COVID-19 case
Pakistan's sixth coronavirus (COVID-19) case was reported in Karachi, according to the Sindh health department
Lahore High Court verdict against Musharraf conviction challenged in Pakistan's SC
The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict which declared as unconstitutional the award of capital punishment to former President Pervez Musharraf by a special court
Imran Khan asked to apologise over 'lies' about Sharif's health
The opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to issue an apology and resign for "blatantly lying" to the nation about former premier Nawaz Sharifs health condition.
2 killed in Karachi building collapse
Two people were killed and several others injured on Thursday when a five-storey residential apartment in Karachi collapsed, authorities said, adding that there were some 10-15 persons trapped under debris.
Broadband internet services restored in Kashmir
A day after the Jammu and Kashmir administration lifted a ban on social media, the broadband internet services were restored in Kashmir.After seven months, J&K residents are accessing social media websites on mobile and broadband connections.
Top court backs Afghan war crimes probe
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday ruled that an investigation into the alleged war crimes committed by the US and others in the Afghan war could go ahead.
Three Bangladeshi sailors kept in isolation for coronavirus screening
Three Bangladeshi sailors with mild fever have been kept under close observation at a foreign ship at Mongla Port in Bagerhat.
India granted citizenship to 18999 persons from neighbouring countries
One hundred and thirteen Sri Lankans were granted citizenship by India between 2014 to 2019, India's Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha he revealed India granted citizenship to 18, 999 people from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar in six years from 2014 to 2019
