Among those whose working lives have been upended, de facto authorities “banned” approximately 400 women workers at a pine nut processing from the workplace and dismissed another 200 at a power plant, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a report on the human rights situation. The Mission also noted that women were…
The independent expert outlined what’s been happening on the ground as violence and displacement continue to ripple across the country following the outbreak of clashes between the national army and RSF militia in April 2023. Out of 45 million people, more than seven million have been displaced, with some seeking safety in neighbouring nations, and…
Citing Gaza’s health authorities, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) also noted that some 62,681 Palestinians have been injured by Israeli strikes launched in retaliation for Hamas-led massacres in Israel that left some 1,200 dead and around 250 people taken hostage. Two Israeli soldiers have also been killed in Gaza since…
General elections, educational institutions will be closed for how many days? Important news has arrived There will be holidays in educational institutions on the occasion of general elections across the country. Sources say that polling for the general elections across the country will be held on February 8, 2024 and educational institutions will be closed…
File photo It has been decided to nominate Mohsin Naqvi to the PCB in place of the resigned Chairman PCB Management Committee Zaka Ashraf. According to the sources, Mohsin Naqvi will be named Patron’s representative in the Board of Governors. It should be noted that Mohsin Naqvi is also the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab…
— File photo After the divorce of former Pakistan cricket team captain Shoaib Malik with former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, a video of the past of the Indian player has come to light. The above mentioned video on social media is from the past in which the former Indian tennis star is giving advice…
File photo Australian cricket team’s batsman Travis Head has succumbed to the corona virus. Cricket Australia has confirmed that Travis Head has tested positive for Corona. Cricket Australia says Travis Head will arrive in Brisbane late. Travis Head fell ill at the end of the Adelaide Test against the West Indies, preventing him from traveling…
File photo Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar is likely to take a decision on the resignation of Chairman PCB Management Committee Zaka Ashraf today. The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Co-ordination is awaiting the instructions of the Prime Minister for the new Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board. The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination will make the future plan…
ISLAMABAD – Several universities in Islamabad were closed to avoid any unwanted catastrophe, TV channels reported on Monday, citing security threats behind the decision as per sources. The higher educational institutions include Quaid-e-Azam University, National Defense University, Air University, and Bahria University E-8 Campus. Reportedly, it was decided to close the universities in the federal…
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has given an indication to hold the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers home match against Jordan at a neutral venue. PFF says that the facilities of Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium are not up to FIFA standards. The home match of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers round two between Pakistan and Jordan is scheduled…
