Coronavirus
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Imran Khan sets up Coronavirus Relief Fund as Pakistan struggles to contain outbreak
Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said his Government has set up a Coronavirus Relief Fund where people can deposit their contributions to help the country’s fight against coronavirus, which has infected more than 1700 people and...March 30, 2020 656 0 -
Trump extends social distancing guidance through April 30 as coronavirus cases rise
President Donald Trump Sunday forwarded the countrywide social distancing guidelines to April 30 as coronavirus cases spread across the United States to number over 140,000. Trump, who had earlier expressed the hope to loosen restrictions by...March 30, 2020 572 0 -
US, China start aiding Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus
The United States and China have started helping Pakistan’s fight against the coronavirus as the key South Asian country faces a challenging task to contain the spread of COVID-19 among its more than 200 million people....March 29, 2020 1247 0 -
We’re all in this Together – A sidewalk inscription gives hope in the fight against coronavirus
Walking around my Washington DC neighborhood and in adjoining Rock Creek Park in recent days, I have felt a rush of love and tenderness for many of the passersby I have glimpsed from a safe distance....March 23, 2020 628 0 -
Coronavirus: Rising infections and the glimmers of hope
By Huma Nisar, Iftikhar Ali, Muhammad Luqman The rapidly spreading coronavirus infections in the United States and Europe are making the task to contain the COVID -19 harder. Policymakers look for ways to confront the outbreak while...March 21, 2020 650 0 -
Amnesty urges full Internet access as Kashmiris remain in the dark about coronavirus outbreak
Kashmir is back to a strict lockdown-like environment after the revelation of a coronavirus infection. But the region reels from lack of information as communication has never been restored fully in the disputed region. Now people...March 20, 2020 669 0 -
Social distancing in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting people’s day-to-day life like no other challenge in recent decades as the U.S. tries to contain it’s spread. The preventive measures against COVID-19 have impacted individuals and families from one corner...March 18, 2020 751 0 -
Rich economies should waive off debt to help developing countries contain coronavirus outbreak
Sounding alarm over the possibility of coronavirus outbreak affecting his country’s marginalized groups, Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed that rich countries cancel debt that developing countries owe them in order to let them deal with...March 17, 2020 609 0 -
Seeking coronavirus care or treatment not to affect Green Card applicant’s prospects
Seeking preventive services or treatment for coronavirus will not negatively affect immigrants who apply for permanent residency under the new public charge rule which disqualifies candidates who get government benefits. “Such treatment or preventive services will...March 17, 2020 750 0 -
Even diplomacy, known for dodging difficulties, is not immune to coronavirus
The United Nations, being the highest diplomatic forum, is an arena for world’s best and the brightest to navigate some subtle straits of diplomacy to advance their respective countries’ interest. But this weekend, the usually bustling...March 15, 2020 593 0
