OHCHR is urging the authorities to halt deportations, which are set to begin on 1 November, Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told journalists in Geneva. Currently, more than two million undocumented Afghans are living in Pakistan, at least 600,000 of whom arrived after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. ‘Grave risk’ of violations “We believe…
Volker Türk’s appeal came as UN humanitarians continued to issue dire warnings about the full scale of the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. ‘Crumbs’ of aid The head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), said that the “few (aid) trucks” which have come in from Egypt since 21 October are “nothing more than…
Patients had to be shifted to another place due to the fear of flood relay entering the hospital, Photo: AFP Mexico City: Hurricane Otis hit the coast of the North American country of Mexico, killing 27 people. According to the World News Agency, Hurricane Otis, with a speed of 270 kilometers per hour, caused widespread…
—File photo Good news for daily wages employees of Utility Stores Corporation, now their minimum monthly wage has been fixed at Rs 32 thousand. Sources say that the board of Utility Stores Corporation has approved the proposals to increase the minimum monthly wages of daily wages employees to Rs 32 thousand. According to the sources,…
—File photo The price of gold per tola has decreased by Rs 50 in the country today. According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, after a decrease of Rs 50 in the country, gold became Rs 2 lakh 11 thousand 300 per tola. According to the association, after a decrease of 42 rupees, 10…
Photo courtesy of Twitter Australian women cricketer out of Women’s Big Bash League after being bitten by a pet dog. Australia’s acting captain and Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper-batsman Alyssa Healy was bitten by her pet dog a few days ago. Alyssa Haley was stopping her dog fighting when a dog bit her finger. Alyssa Healy says…
Bella Hadid backs Palestine again: Photo Web Desk New York: American model Bella Hadid has said, “Forgive me for my silence” while talking about the issue of Israeli-Palestinian tension. Bella Hadid, who received death threats from Israel along with her sister Gigi Hadid and her family for supporting Palestine, has once again spoken out in…
–File photo In the 26th match of the World Cup, Pakistan has won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa. Speaking after the toss at Chennai’s Chidambaram Stadium, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam said that two changes have been made in the playing eleven for today’s match. Babar Azam said that…
–File photo State Bank of Pakistan has issued a circular letter to bank heads on Branchless Banking Rules and Regulations. State Bank has directed to strengthen money laundering and terrorist financing controls. Maintain records of all transactions of branchless banking and agents, update hardware and software to improve control, according to State Bank. State Bank…
Islamabad: The federal government has set up a fact-finding committee to identify those responsible for the Faizabad sit-in. The Attorney General has submitted an implementation report according to which a fact-finding committee has been formed to implement the decision of the Supreme Court on 6 February 2019 in the Faizabad sit-in case. The report states…
