UK to ship ventilators and other devices to Covid-ravaged India The equipment comes from Britain's surplus stock and the first shipment is due to arrive in New Delhi early on Tuesday. Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:14pm
EU to send aid to India as it struggles with coronavirus The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated and the EU is seeking to send oxygen and medicine to India. Published 25 Apr, 2021 10:40pm
Egypt's Sisi receives coronavirus vaccine The presidency did not give details on the type of vaccine that Sisi received. Published 25 Apr, 2021 10:09pm
Complete lockdown imposed in Mardan for a week Duration of the lockdown is one week but can be extended to an indefinite period. Published 25 Apr, 2021 09:34pm
PPP rally in NA-249 postponed due to Covid-19 situation: Sindh info minister Says Rs1.5 billion set aside for Covid vaccine purchases and 10 million doses to be procured in first phase by Sindh government. Published 25 Apr, 2021 08:59pm
At 952, Sindh reports new high of daily Covid cases since Jan 29 Six deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 4,599. Published 25 Apr, 2021 08:11pm
Germany faces lockdown until June as curbs fail to push down cases The federal government should be able to outline clear opening steps for the summer by the end of May. Published 25 Apr, 2021 07:43pm
EU Commissioner Breton confident of 70pc inoculation goal by mid-July Says more than 400 million doses expected to be delivered in the second quarter. Published 25 Apr, 2021 06:59pm
Fashion company Richemont confirms death of designer Alber Elbaz from Covid-19 Published 25 Apr, 2021 06:28pm
Parts of Karachi's Central district go under smart lockdown for 2 weeks Areas of Gulberg, Liaquatabad, North Karachi and North Nazimabad go under lockdown until May 8. Published 25 Apr, 2021 05:54pm
Italy imposes travel ban from India over Covid variant Italian residents will be allowed to return from India with a negative test result at their departure and one at their arrival. Published 25 Apr, 2021 05:19pm
A Sikh temple aids India's Covid patients battling for breath Began providing the service as cases started spiking in New Delhi, says gurdwara president. Published 25 Apr, 2021 04:15pm
Russia reports 8,780 new Covid-19 cases, 332 deaths National tally of cases rises to 4,762,569 since the start of the pandemic. Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:15pm
Indian Premier League under fire for plan to keep playing despite Covid-19 crisis IPL governing council member says the league has “a robust bio-bubble” and is being played without fans. Published 25 Apr, 2021 02:15pm
PIA airlifts one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan from China Another consignment of two million doses will also be transported from China by the national flag carrier on April 29. Published 25 Apr, 2021 01:45pm
Western Australia halfway through snap Covid-19 lockdown with no new local cases It was ordered after a traveller became infected while in quarantine in a hotel and unknowingly passed it on to two other people. Published 25 Apr, 2021 01:15pm
Researchers recommend 'smell training' instead of steroids for people facing problems after contracting Covid A group of international experts say smell training is cheap and simple, according to the BBC. Published 25 Apr, 2021 12:14pm
More than 3,000 people recover from Covid-19 in Pakistan 4,826 virus patients are in critical condition, according to the government's coronavirus portal. Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:30am
Islamabad, GB and AJK collectively report 510 Covid cases They also confirmed six fatalities. Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:25am
Punjab records more than 3,000 new cases for third straight day It also confirmed 67 additional fatalities from the virus, down from 98 a day earlier. Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:20am
KP reports 981 cases; Balochistan confirms 141 infections KP also reported 37 deaths for the second straight day. Published 25 Apr, 2021 11:15am
Thailand sets daily record of Covid-19 deaths for second day The government reported 2,438 new coronavirus cases and 11 new deaths. Published 25 Apr, 2021 10:00am
Vaccine doses pass one billion mark as global cases top new record At least 1,002,938,540 vaccine doses have been administered in 207 countries and territories; 893,000 cases reported worldwide. Published 25 Apr, 2021 08:00am
Five arrests and police injured at anti-lockdown protests in London Demonstrators had gathered early afternoon and marched along several major arteries. Published 25 Apr, 2021 07:00am
'Stay home, wear face masks, wash hands': President Alvi urges caution in light of worsening Covid situation Published 24 Apr, 2021 10:38pm
Germany restricts travel from 'high-risk' India From Monday, only German citizens will be allowed to enter the country when arriving from India. Published 24 Apr, 2021 10:00pm
