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November 23, 2020
Pakistan Closes Educational Institutions Amid COVID-19 Surge

Pakistan’s educational institutions are to remain closed for more than a month amid a surge in coronavirus infections and related deaths.

November 06, 2020
As Pakistan Braces For Second Wave, Health Officials Warn More Measures Needed

Despite declaring victory in flattening the curve of coronavirus infections in early September, Pakistan is now bracing for a second wave of the pandemic as numbers are starting to rise since lockdown measures were lifted in August.
November 02, 2020
Animated Graphic: Coronavirus Deaths Week By Week

Charting the locations with the most confirmed COVID-19 deaths over time
October 21, 2020
Pakistan Considers Lockdown Amid Fears Of Second Wave Of Infections

Pakistani authorities on October 21 warned they could reimpose strict lockdown measures, as millions of people flouted guidelines despite fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections.
October 21, 2020
A Lesson In Contrasts: The COVID Gap In Pakistan's Schools

There is a marked contrast in how Pakistan’s private and state schools are implementing government measures to fight the coronavirus.
October 20, 2020
Virus Violations Blamed For Pakistan Death Rise

A Cabinet minister says Pakistan has witnessed a 140 percent increase in fatalities from COVID-19 in recent weeks due to widespread violations of social-distancing rules.
October 15, 2020
G-20 Suspends Poor Nations' Debt Payments For Six More Months

The Group of 20 nations, representing the world’s biggest economies, agreed on October 14 to extend the suspension of debt payments by an additional six months to support the most vulnerable countries in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
October 14, 2020
Report: COVID-19 Used As Pretext To Crack Down On Internet Freedom

Internet freedom has declined for the 10th consecutive year as governments around the world are using the coronavirus pandemic as a "cover" to expand online surveillance, crack down on dissent, and build new technological systems to control society, Freedom House says in a new report.
October 09, 2020
Harry, Meghan Team With Malala Yousafzai On Girls' Rights

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are joining activist Malala Yousafzai in a video chat about the challenges girls face in accessing education amid the coronavirus pandemic.
October 08, 2020
South Asia Faces Worst-Ever Recession, Tipping Millions Into Poverty

Millions of people in South Asia are being pushed into extreme poverty as the region, where a quarter of humanity lives, suffers its worst-ever recession due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank said on October 7.
October 02, 2020
Pakistan Shuts Restaurants With No Distancing

Pakistan authorities have closed more than 100 restaurants and six wedding halls in the financial capital of Karachi over violations of social-distancing rules amid a sudden increase in COVID-19 deaths.
September 23, 2020
Virus Fears Stop Indian Sikhs Visiting Pakistan Site For Festival

Coronavirus fears meant a historic travel corridor created last year to let Indian Sikhs visit a holy shrine in northeast Pakistan remained closed on September 22 on one of the faith's most sacred days.

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Saturday 28 November 2020

Pakistan Closes Educational Institutions Amid COVID-19 Surge

As Pakistan Braces For Second Wave, Health Officials Warn More Measures Needed

Animated Graphic: Coronavirus Deaths Week By Week

Pakistan Considers Lockdown Amid Fears Of Second Wave Of Infections

A Lesson In Contrasts: The COVID Gap In Pakistan's Schools

Virus Violations Blamed For Pakistan Death Rise

G-20 Suspends Poor Nations' Debt Payments For Six More Months

Report: COVID-19 Used As Pretext To Crack Down On Internet Freedom

Harry, Meghan Team With Malala Yousafzai On Girls' Rights

South Asia Faces Worst-Ever Recession, Tipping Millions Into Poverty

Pakistan Shuts Restaurants With No Distancing

Virus Fears Stop Indian Sikhs Visiting Pakistan Site For Festival

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