Afghan nationals living in neighbouring Pakistan would be allowed to go back to their countries, Islamabad announced on Saturday. "At the special request of the Government of Afghanistan and based on humanitarian considerations, Pakistan has decided to allow the exit of Afghan nationals in Pakistan, wishing to go back to their country," Pakistan Foreign Office said in a statement.

Pakistan to allow Afghan nationals to return home: Foreign Office

The Pakistan government on Saturday said that by April 25, 2020, the country may have 50,000 COVID-19 positive cases. In its report on National Action Plan against Corona to the Supreme Court, the government said 41,000 to be normal cases, 7,000 to be critical and 2,500 to be extremely critical.

Pakistan may have 50,000 COVID-19 cases by April 25: Govt tells Supreme Court

Omar Sheikh is the main accused in the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. He will very soon be released from jail in Pakistan. Watch this video to know who is Omar Sheikh? Why is he being released?

Sindh court lets journalist Daniel Pearl's murderers walk free?

Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, a British-born Islamist militant convicted of masterminding the murder of a Wall Street Journal reporter, may not walk free for a few more months, as the Sindh provincial government’s Home Department in Pakistan has issued the order to arrest and detain him before he released from prison.

Pakistan defers release of four men acquitted in Daniel Pearl murder case

Former high profile members of the Pakistani political establishment have become conspiracy theorists. On Pakistani television and social media, they are pushing Chinese propaganda on the Coronavirus outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a fact check.

Gravitas: Pakistani conspiracy theorists echo Chinese propaganda | Coronavirus

Everytime the world faces an emergency, there's an onslaught of conjecture and conspiracy theories. Some emerge out of nowhere on the internet, others are hollered on prime-time debates.

Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan backs Chinese propaganda

The Sindh HC in Pakistan has allowed all the accused involved in the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl to walk free. The court reduced the main accused Omar Sheikh's death sentence to only seven years in jail. Since Sheikh had already served a prison sentence he would be released in a few days.

Daniel Pearl murder case: Main accused Omar Sheikh to be released in few days

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases surged to 2,355 on Thursday in Pakistan, local media reported. While 32 people succumbed to the deadly virus. Punjab became the worst-affected regions with 914 cases followed by Sindh with 724 confirmed reports.

Pakistan: Number of confirmed cases surge to 2,355; 107 recovered

The Sindh High Court in Pakistan April 2 commuted the death sentence of the prime accused Ahmed Omer Saeed Sheikh in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Who was Daniel pearl and why was he beheaded?

Who was Daniel pearl? Why was he beheaded in 2002?

The Sindh High Court in Pakistan on Thursday (April 2) commuted the death sentence of the prime accused in the 2002 kidnapping and murder of the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Ahmed Omer Saeed Sheikh will now serve seven years in prison.

Pakistan court gives verdict in 2002 Daniel Pearl kidnapping and murder case

There’s a message in Pakistani and Egyptian responses to the Coronavirus: Neither ultra-conservative science-rejecting worldviews nor self-serving autocratic policies could have blunted the impact of the disease.

How Egypt and Pakistan waffled in their response to coronavirus

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases spiked to 1925, local media reported on Tuesday. Amid the rising cases in the country, Sindh province was the worst affected with 676 cases and it was followed by Punjab with 658 cases.

Pakistan: Number of confirmed cases spike to 1925; 58 recovers

With over 1600 cases, Pakistan has reported the most number of coronavirus cases in South Asia. The country is already suffering from an economic crisis and has a poor record of treatment to minorities.

Coronavirus: Hindus denied essential supplies in Pakistan's Karachi

The Indian Government has unveiled a $22 billion relief package to ease the life of the poor during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak: India unveils $22 billion relief package

The number of confirmed coronavirus infection cases in Pakistan has risen to 1222, including ten deaths, local media reported on Friday. Among the worst-hit regions was Sindh with 440 confirmed cases followed by Punjab with 419 cases.

Pakistan: Number of confirmed cases rise to 1222; Sindh province remains worst-hit

Fearing an outbreak of COVID-19 in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan, the local authorities and residents have demanded strict restrictions for any traffic movement from Pakistan into the region.

COVID-19: PoK and Gilgit Baltistan asks for travel ban from Pakistan

I&B Advisor to Imran Khan Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says the Coronavirus is not deadly. Pakistan is reporting more than 1,000 cases. But, it is yet to impose a lockdown. Is Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan downplaying the crisis? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Pakistan govt is still in denial

Celebrities can play a crucial role in spreading awareness and containing the coronavirus outbreak. But, some of them have dropped the ball, like a fashion designer and her husband from Pakistan's Lahore.

Pak fashion designer, husband under fire over sending coronavirus patient home

In the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan government on Wednesday announced Rs 1.25 trillion package to keep the economy afloat. The package will grant relief to SMEs and daily wage workers.

Coronavirus: Pakistan announces ₹1.25 trillion package

Pakistan remains under lockdown for all practical purposes, with no domestic or international flights taking off or landing. However, the biggest challenge in the battle against the coronavirus, for the government is the Islamists who do not want to follow quarantine guidelines, placed after the global outbreak.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Pakistan fears religious congregations

Pakistan remains under lockdown with no domestic or international flights taking of or landing. The biggest challenge for the government are people who don't want to follow quarantine guidelines. Tableeghi Jamaat went ahead for congregation despite warning.

Pakistan: Tableeghi Jamaat meet took place despite warning

To handle the situation of Coronavirus in Pakistan, Interior ministry issued a notification to deploy army for the first time in Pakistan

Army called for the first time in Pak, PM refuses to invoke lockdown

Six district administrative officials in the Pakistani province of Sindh were recently suspended after they took a picture with one of their colleagues who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Pakistan suspends six officials for taking selfie with coronavirus-infected colleague

Pakistan recently tried to launch a cruise missile called “Babur II” but suffered a major setback as the launch was marred by a crash. The 750-kilometre range missile’s delivery platform crashed and fell two minutes after taking flight.

Pakistan's 'Babur II' missile suffers second consecutive setback; crashes after two minutes

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