Pakistani students in Wuhan, including Shanzay Cheema and Obaid Iqbal, are facing fear and uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak. Despite other countries evacuating their citizens, Pakistan has not, citing poor quarantine infrastructure. The World Health Organization is aiding Pakistan in creating isolation wards, but the government's decision has been criticized by opposition parties and students alike. Virologist Muhammad Munir suggests that Pakistan lacks adequate health services to manage quarantine requirements. The Chinese authorities have assured that Pakistani nationals will be treated well, but this provides little solace to the students.

Under Pakistan's National Action Plan, 2,159 terrorists have been killed and 1,724 arrested by law enforcement. The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control reported to the National Assembly that 332 individuals were executed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 98.3 million SIMs were blocked, and 933 URLs and 10 websites of militant organizations were shut down. Measures included strengthening the National Counter-Terrorism Authority, registering cases against hate speech, and regulating madressahs. The report also highlighted a significant decrease in various crimes in Karachi due to the Rangers operation and mentioned reconciliation efforts in Balochistan and the registration of Afghan refugees.

The Afghan government has granted one-year multiple entry visas to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa businessmen to enhance Pakistan-Afghanistan trade relations. The announcement was made by the Afghan Consul General in Peshawar, Syed Mohammad Ibrahimkhel, who also called for the removal of illegal checkpoints on the Peshawar-Torkham Highway. KPCCI officials welcomed the move, hoping it would increase trade volume and facilitate access to Central Asian markets. Senator Ilyas Ahmed Bilour criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for failing to improve business activities and accused the Chief Minister of deceiving people with promises of new industrial estates.

A seminar organized by the All Parties Hurriyet Conference in Islamabad highlighted the human rights violations committed by Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir over six decades. The speakers called for the inclusion of Kashmiri leaders in the dialogue between Pakistan and India and urged the international community to act beyond condemnation. They suggested that Pakistan should bring the issue to the UN Human Rights Council and the International Court of Justice. The seminar concluded with a resolution detailing the systematic violence in the region and the need for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

During President Xi's visit to Islamabad, Pakistan and China signed 51 Memorandums of Understanding, establishing an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The agreements cover a wide range of areas including economic and technical cooperation, infrastructure development, energy projects, and cultural exchanges. Key projects include the up-gradation of the Karakorum Highway, development of Gwadar port, and various power projects such as the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project and several wind and solar power projects.

In Pakistan, where governmental support for autism is lacking, mothers have taken the initiative to support their autistic children. Dr Naima Haider, an ophthalmologist, struggled to understand her son's lack of communication until she learned he was autistic. She found help at the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) in Rawalpindi, founded by Ghazal Nadeem and Bushra Suhaib, which provides therapy and training for autistic children and their mothers. Despite the challenges, success stories emerge as children improve their communication skills and integrate into society. The article also discusses the experiences of other parents and the broader context of autism awareness and advocacy in Pakistan and South Asia, highlighting the need for government action and the importance of self-advocacy.

Participants of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek sit-in in Islamabad are experiencing health issues such as diarrhoea, skin infections, and malaria due to unhygienic conditions. Despite the PAT leadership's efforts to provide timely food and manage the sit-in, the prolonged event and environment are causing increased suffering. The leadership is considering relieving participants before Eidul Azha.