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UN reports ‘shocking’ rise in violations against children in conflict in 2023

UN reports ‘shocking’ Rise in Violations Against Children in Conflict in 2023

Children were killed and maimed in unprecedented numbers in places such as Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, notably Gaza; Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Ukraine, his annual report on Children and Armed Conflict revealed. The alarming increase was due to the evolving nature, complexity, and intensification of armed conflict,…

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Taliban assault on women’s rights continues in Afghanistan

Taliban Assault on Women’s Rights Continues in Afghanistan

On Thursday, UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesperson Liz Throssell revealed that in its latest act of disempowerment, de facto authorities have told women civil servants prohibited from working that despite qualifications or experience, their salaries will now be cut to the lowest level. The Taliban overtook Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, in August 2021,…

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Gaza: 8,000 children diagnosed with malnutrition amid ongoing shelling

Gaza: 8,000 Children Diagnosed with Malnutrition Amid Ongoing Shelling

In a stark assessment of the dire situation after more than eight months of war, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Tuesday that “a significant proportion of Gaza’s population is now facing catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions”. To date, more than 8,000 youngsters have been diagnosed and…

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Stories from the UN Archive: Nigerian Nobel Laureate condemns online hate

Stories from the UN Archive: Nigerian Nobel Laureate Condemns Online Hate

UN Photo/Jean Marc Ferré Wole Soyinka addresses a lecture series marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008. (file) This #ThrowbackThursday, when the world celebrates the Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are looking back at how Nobel Laureate for Literature Wole Soyinka wielded powerful words to clobber…

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heavy taxes on salarymen;  Journalists protest at Finance Minister's press conference

Heavy Taxes on Salarymen; Journalists Protest at Finance Minister’s Press Conference

(Photo: Screen grab) Islamabad: Journalists protested ahead of the finance minister’s press conference over the imposition of heavy taxes on salaried employees. Before the post-budget press conference of Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, journalists protested against the huge increase in tax on the salaried class. Before Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s post-budget press conference at P…

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The government challenged the acquittal of Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood in the cipher case in the Supreme Court

The Government Challenged the Acquittal of Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood in the Cipher Case in the Supreme Court

Islamabad: On behalf of the government, the acquittal of Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case was challenged in the Supreme Court. According to Express News, the government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of founder chairman PTI Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher…

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Sindh Government has announced Eid-ul-Azha Holidays, Notification Issued

Karachi: Eid-ul-Azha holidays have been announced by the Sindh government, a notification has also been issued in this regard. According to Express News, the notification of the Sindh government has said that Eid-ul-Azha holidays will be held from June 17, Monday to June 19, Wednesday. Earlier, the federal government has also announced three holidays (June…

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Prime Minister's meeting with Fazlur Rehman, proposal to form a committee to solve the problems

Prime Minister’s meeting with Fazlur Rehman, Proposal to form a Committee to Solve the Problems

Photo: PTV Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with Maulana Fazlur Rehman in which the Prime Minister proposed to form a committee to solve political problems through mutual cooperation. On reaching the residence of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the arrival of the Prime Minister was welcomed. The Prime Minister inquired about the welfare of Maulana…

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On the order of Islamabad High Court, PTI Central Secretariat D Cell

On the Order of Islamabad High Court, PTI Central Secretariat D Cell

Islamabad: The Central Secretariat of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf was desealed on the orders of the High Court. According to sources, PTI central secretariat has been de-sealed, where Barrister Gohar, Rauf Hassan and other leaders will arrive. Quran recitation will be done at the central secretariat at 6 o’clock. Also read this news: Islamabad High Court orders…

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