Having strange dreams in quarantine? You are not the only one
“It is a stress and anxiety response,” says clinical psychologist Dr Asha Bedar.
UK says some children have died from syndrome linked to Covid-19
Medical experts are investigating possible link between coronavirus and clusters of inflammatory disease among infants. PUBLISHED 22 MINUTES AGO
When is the best time to workout in Ramazan?
The first step should be attempting to just move as much as you usually would. PUBLISHED 23 MINUTES AGO
Senator Mirza Mohammad Afridi tests positive for Covid-19, goes into isolation
Afridi says he experienced high temperature and body pain. PUBLISHED ABOUT AN HOUR AGO
South Korea says North Korea's Kim may be trying to avoid coronavirus
Minister says Kim's absence not "particularly unusual" amid many anniversary celebrations cancelled due to Covid-19. PUBLISHED ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO
Film festivals will stream movies online for free during Covid-19 pandemic
From Cannes to Berlin, over 20 major film festivals from around the world are joining in. PUBLISHED ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO
Oil prices dive as world runs low on storage capacity while demand plunges
Fuel demand may only recover slowly once countries ease curbs imposed on economic and social activity. PUBLISHED ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO
If a pandemic hitting the world won’t make you kind, what will? asks Mahira Khan
The stars may be sitting at home but so is the rest of the world, including trolls who now have a lot more free time. PUBLISHED ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO
Trump was warned about virus repeatedly in Jan and Feb: Washington Post report
Warnings came during a time the president was mostly downplaying the threat of a Covid-19 pandemic. PUBLISHED ABOUT 3 HOURS AGO
As society opens, Saudi women surge into job market
Neither grumbling male bosses, nor the coronavirus seems to be stopping Saudi women from working. UPDATED ABOUT 3 HOURS AGO
US says would recognise Israel annexation
Trump, whose evangelical Christian base is staunchly pro-Israel, has granted a wish-list to Netanyahu over past 3 years. PUBLISHED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Even at the time of a global pandemic, women are easy targets of criticism
A woman's role in our society is only to depend on a man for her well being — anything else is unacceptable. PUBLISHED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Pakistan's police lacks the capacity to deal with a crisis like Covid-19
The police are in a better position to act as first responders. PUBLISHED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Editorial: For a credible sugar audit, the expertise of professionals must be sought
Commission must examine role of sugar policy in helping millers and distributors manipulate the market to rig profits. PUBLISHED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Mysterious blood clots are Covid-19's latest lethal surprise
Experts say the risk is so great that patients "may need to receive blood thinners, preventively, prophylactically." UPDATED ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO
IHC wants govt to justify new promotion rules
Asks govt to satisfy it on giving 30pc discretionary marks to CSB. PUBLISHED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Bangladesh garment factories reopen after month-long lockdown
Bangladesh is home to around 4,000 garment factories employing 4.1 million workers. PUBLISHED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Afghan violence increased after US-Taliban deal: UN
Taliban reject figures, claiming report ‘conceals the daily crimes’ committed by govt, US forces. PUBLISHED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
FBR notifies sales tax exemption on services of property developers, promoters
Government has implemented an amnesty scheme along with a string of relief measures to promote the construction sector. PUBLISHED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
UK plans more flights for nationals stranded in Pakistan
Two special chartered flights each will be operated from Islamabad and Lahore and one from Karachi. PUBLISHED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Health workers becoming source of coronavirus spread
Dr Zubair of PDA flays govt for providing PPEs to only the medics dealing with Covid-19 patients. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Traders reject govt’s ‘unilateral’ moves on coronavirus control
Traders complain that the relevant ministers don’t take their telephone calls. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Bomb defused, grenades recovered in Bajaur
Explosive device that was planted near the house of a local, say police. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Seminary teacher arrested for beating up student
Student's picture with torture marks was uploaded on social media, with people demanding action against the teacher. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
KP first province to surpass 100 Covid-19 deaths
Number of patients reaches 1,984 with 120 new cases. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Parks, hiking trails in Islamabad opened to public for exercise
MCI directorate responsible for implementing SOPs and social distancing guidelines in these areas. UPDATED ABOUT 3 HOURS AGO
Medics, health workers protest ‘non-provision’ of PPE in Lahore
Secretary says agitation aimed at reinstatement of their sacked colleagues. UPDATED ABOUT 3 HOURS AGO
‘Addict’ with Covid-19 symptoms commits suicide at JPMC
Patient was shifted to an isolation ward on Sunday, says JPMC’s executive director Dr Seemin Jamali. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Traders in Sindh exercise caution as markets open after over month-long closure
‘Please note down my WhatsApp number if you need anything; I’ll have it delivered to your place’. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Nurses, midwives seek protective gear amid spread of coronavirus
"The only thing we need from the public is cooperation,” says Midwifery Association of Pakistan President Arusa Lakhani. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Cabinet okays ordinance to provide relief to lockdown-hit people, businesses
Govt gives tax exemptions to traders, reduces school fee; Murad says ordinance is being sent to governor. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Israeli strike on Syria kills four fighters, three civilians
The military said Syrian air defences shot down some of the missiles in the attack, which happened around dawn. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Wear masks or sweep streets, Madagascar govt orders
Authorities have warned that citizens leaving the house without face masks would face community service. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
700 died in Iran after taking poison as cure for virus: official
Figure represents a higher death toll than so far released by the Iranian Health Ministry. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
FIFA's Infantino suspected of intervening to stop probe, says report
The football body has not commented on the situation so far. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Arsenal players resume training in individual sessions
The Arsenal players trained separately while keeping their distance from each other on the pitch. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
F1 hopes to start delayed season in Austria in July as French GP cancelled
"September, October and November would see us race in Eurasia, Asia and the Americas," says F1 CEO. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Captaincy will bring the best out of Babar: Saqlain
Former spinner urges team management, PCB to extend full support to Babar Azam. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Stocks dip 492 points amid thin volume
Negative sentiments pervaded the market right from the start with the index remaining in the red throughout the session. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Amreli Steels posts Rs688m loss
Net sales grew 14pc to Rs21.4 billion for the 9MFY20 but benefit was wiped off by financial charges that shot up 109pc. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Exports to Gulf states jump 36pc
Increase seen in exports of three major commodities: Rice, meat and fruits and vegetables. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
US imposes new trade restrictions on China
New rules will require licenses for US companies to sell certain items to military entities in China. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
NAB files reference against official, others for salary fraud
Hashim had been drawing several salaries by showing family members, staff as govt employees. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
SC asked to set aside IHC order rejecting plea against Zulfi Bukhari
Petition says PM aide’s alleged role in allowing return of pilgrims from border caused spread of Covid-19. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
ANP leader accuses Centre of planning review of 18th Amendment
“The ‘selected government’ wants to usurp the rights of small provinces." UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
20 trucks loaded with dates arrive from Iran
Trucks arrive after NCOC takes decision to Import food from Iran. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
Minister warns of stricter lockdown in Balochistan
Mir Zia Langove says people are not cooperating in spite of repeated warnings. UPDATED ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
India has world’s third biggest defence spending now
According to Sipri, Pakistan’s defence budget rose 70pc over the past decade. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
Parliamentary committee urges release of arrested traders
Dr Fehmida Mirza points out dire need to formulate a unanimous policy regarding lockdown in the country. UPDATED ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO
AJK woman killed, girl injured in Indian firing
Indian army posts in many areas along the LoC are just a stone’s throw from the civilian population living in AJK. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Three internet activists disappear in China
The activists archived censored Covid-19 news stories. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Saudi coalition rejects south Yemen self-rule declaration
Coalition partner UAE stresses importance of abiding by Riyadh pact. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Opposition vows to protect 18th Amendment
JUI-F, PPP, PML-N leaders spring into action after statements from Qureshi, Umar call for reviewing act. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Europe cautiously eyes exit from virus lockdowns
Covid-19 has claimed over 206,000 lives around the globe so far. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Minister suggests to provinces to curtail intercity movement
Coronavirus death toll close to 300 in Pakistan; Sindh governor tests positive for Covid-19. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Covid-19 intensity still low in Pakistan: PM Imran
Says govt monitoring situation, will soon announce next strategy regarding lockdown. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
ECC approves Rs50bn support package for SMEs
Authorises economic affairs ministry to start negotiations with 11 G20 creditors for suspension of bilateral debt. UPDATED ABOUT 6 HOURS AGO
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail becomes latest politician to test positive for coronavirus
"I have just been tested Covid-19 positive, ... Inshallah will fight it out," he tweeted.
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