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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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Pakistan coronavirus tally reaches 30,429

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 30,429, with the emergence of nearly 1,300 new infections, while the death toll stood at 661, it was reported on Monday

Domestic flights in Pakistan to remain suspended till May 13

Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has extended the suspension of domestic flight operations till May 13 (Wednesday) as part of the government plans to stem the spread of novel coronavirus

Pakistan reports record COVID-19 cases as lockdown measures set to ease

The number of COVID-19 cases surged to a record high in Pakistan as the governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan announced the partial easing of lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of the virus

Pakistan extends suspension of domestic flights till Sunday

Pakistan has extended the suspension of domestic flights till Sunday (May 10), as the government is nearing towards easing the nationwide lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the media reported

Court seizes slain Taliban chief’s properties for auction

Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s five properties, estimated to be worth over Rs32 million and purchased by him in Karachi by using fake identities, have been taken over by the anti-terrorism court for auction, sources told Dawn on Thursday

Lockdown to be eased in phases starting May 9: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Thursday that the National Coordination Committee (NCC) has decided to lift lockdown across the country from May 9 (Saturday) in phases

'Sectarianism in Pakistan due to narrow Sunni majoritarianism'

The persecution of Ahmaddiyas and Shias in Pakistan is happening with Constitutional support given to narrow Sunni majoritarianism

In a first, Pakistan Air Force recruits a Hindu as general duty pilot

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has recruited a Hindu as a general duty pilot. Hailing from the Tharparkar region of Sindh, Rahul Dev has become the first from his minority community to achieve the coveted position in the PAF, the Express Tribune reported

Pakistan becomes 29th country with 500 COVID-19 deaths

While around 1,000 cases and over 20 deaths have been reported daily in the country during the last five days, in global ranking Pakistan has been ranked 24th in terms of most number of cases and has become 29th country in which over 500 deaths have been reported due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pakistan cabinet approves easing lockdown after May 9

The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved easing lockdown restrictions in the country gradually after May 9 to open earning facilities to workers and daily wage earners provided strict implementation of the coronavirus-related preventive measures suggested by the government is ensured

105 people repatriated from UAE to Pakistan test COVID-19 positive

At least 105 Pakistanis who were flown to Islamabad from the United Arab Emirates on a repatriation flight have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a top official has confirmed

Government to ease lockdown in coming days: PM Imran

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan informed members of the national and provincial assemblies on Monday that the government has decided that lockdown will gradually be eased in the coming days keeping in view the ground realities, especially the economic situation of the country and the problems of the common man

Pakistan expects locust migration by May end

The Pakistan government has said that a locust migration will start from the Balochistan province and some other countries by the end of May

COVID-19 cases in Pakistan top 20,000 with 457 deaths

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has soared to 20,084 including 457 deaths in Pakistan, according to the data updated by the country's health ministry

Government's anti-pandemic strategy helping people overcome fear: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the nation was coming out of a state of fear due to a well-devised strategy adopted by the government to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic