Stéphane Dujarric described the direct transfer of money, mostly to those who have been displaced and lost their jobs due to the fighting, as “a continuation of crucial assistance that we, along with our partners, have provided in most regions of Ukraine”. He said last year, some six million people across different parts of Ukraine…
In its 2023 State of World Population report, UNFPA said that while reaching the milestone of eight billion people on Earth was a reminder of “our unprecedented gains”, concerns over the number were “causing anxiety, and driving more governments to try to influence fertility rates.” However, the agency notes that thriving and inclusive societies can…
Instead of instituting these measures, policy and law makers must work to empower women to achieve their individual reproductive goals. Speaking to UN News, Marielle Sander, the Fund’s Resident Representative in Papua New Guinea, explained why the current global population of 8 billion marks an opportunity for a broader conversation on how to make reproductive…
Photo: File The Lahore High Court ordered to stop the ongoing proceedings in the Accountability Court against former Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Javed Iqbal and 20 officers. A 2-member bench headed by Chief Justice Amir Bhatti of Lahore High Court heard the petitions of Javed Iqbal and others. Former chairman NAB Javed Iqbal’s lawyer…
GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Dr. Syed Asghar Zaidi has written a letter to Speaker National Assembly, Chairman Senate against the proposed amendments in the HEC Ordinance stating that the higher education sector in Pakistan is already facing various challenges. It is faced that if these amendments are approved, it may have negative effects on…
File photo The world’s most expensive and attractive Indian Premier League players’ belongings have been stolen by thieves. According to the Indian media, the Delhi Capitals team, stuck in the swamp of defeat in the IPL, had to face another difficulty during the journey. The players of Delhi Capitals, who have lost success by playing…
Ahad Cheema—File photo Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s special assistant Ahad Cheema filed an application for acquittal. The accountability court issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the request of Ahad Cheema and asked for a reply on April 28. NAB has filed a reference of assets in excess of income against Ahad…
File photo The leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Fawad Chaudhry has said that no election commission in the world can say that it cannot conduct elections. Fawad Chaudhry said while talking to the media in the High Court that now all eyes are on the Supreme Court, JIT is illegal, how Usman Anwar and others can…
Shaheen Afridi with his wife Ansha Afridi National cricket team fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has spoken about his wife Ansha Afridi for the first time. Recently, Pakistan Super League team Lahore Qalandar captain Shaheen Afridi has given an interview to a private TV. During the interview, Shaheen Afridi talked about his personal life as well…
File photo Fourpaz, an international organization related to the recovery of the elephant Noor Jahan in Karachi Zoo, has said that despite the efforts of the local team and Fourpaz, the health of the elephant has not improved. Fourpaz has said in his statement that Noor Jahan’s condition is critical and uncertain, the elephant is…
