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Imran Khan draws flak for calling Osama Bin Laden 'martyr', claims Pakistan was 'humiliated' for supporting US war on terror
•Speaking in parliament during the budget session, Khan said the American forces entered Pakistan and killed bin Laden without informing Islamabad after which everyone started abusing his country.
WHO recommends Pakistan reimpose 'intermittent lockdowns' as country fails to meet global body's conditions for lifting restrictions
•The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended Pakistani authorities reimpose 'intermittent lockdowns; of targeted areas to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, stating the country did not meet the global body's conditions for lifting restrictions.
Imran Khan tests negative for COVID-19, but virus of radicalism permeating through Pakistan complicates challenge posed by pandemic
Tara Kartha •Imran Khan’s now solid reputation of being a ‘U-turn man’ doesn’t completely explain his support to the religious groupings to carry on with Ramzan. That can only be explained by some systemic factors that are peculiar to Pakistan.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Imran Khan undergoes COVID-19 test after coming in contact with positive case; result expected today
•Pakistan prime Minister Imran Khan was tested for COVID-19 after Edhi Foundation Chairman Faisal Edhi, who met the premier a few days ago, was diagnosed positive for the virus
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pakistan lifts restrictions on mosque congregations ahead of Ramadan month; masks, social distancing mandatory
•Pakistan has lifted restrictions on congregational prayers at mosques, but put in place a host of safety conditions to avert the further spread of the coronavirus in the country
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pakistan places Raiwind city under complete lockdown after 40 Tablighi Jamaat preachers test positive
•According to Pakistan government, in March the Tablighi Jamaat went ahead with its annual congregation in Raiwind, Lahore against its advice that the gathering might spread the virus.
Pakistan reports first coronavirus casualty as COVID-19 cases rise to 193; Sindh is worst-affected province with 155 infections
•Pakistan reported its first casualty due to the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, health ministry officials said as the number of positive cases of the COVID-19 infections rose to 193 in the country. The first fatality was reported from Lahore.
Coronavirus pandemic: PSL 2020 to finish 10 days ahead of schedule as PCB tweaks fixtures
•The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will finish four days ahead of schedule after 10 foreign players withdrew from the event Friday because of the coronavirus outbreak.