Abdul Qadir Patel’s press conference on Imran Khan’s medical report
Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel has held a press conference on Imran Khan’s medical report. PNP Deskpnp.com.pk
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Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday 31 May, WHO deplored that 3.2 million hectares of fertile land across 124 countries are being used to grow deadly tobacco – even in places where people are starving. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that governments across the world “spend millions supporting tobacco farms”, and that choosing…
Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes
The US National Hurricane Center acts as WMO’s Regional Specialized Meteorological hub, based in Miami, Florida. There is a 40 per cent chance of a near-normal season, 30 per cent possibility of an “above-normal season”, and also 30 per cent of a below-normal season, according to forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center. The hurricane season…
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Volker Türk was issuing a clarion call to protect and expand civic space, arguing that it’s the only way to enable us all “to play a role in political, economic, and social life, at all levels, from local to global.” Hate speech going unchecked He said with more and more decision-making migrating online, “with private…
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
Less than 10 per cent of schools and universities follow formal guidance on using wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like the chatbot software ChatGPT, according to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which hosted more than 40 ministers at an groundbreaking online meeting on Thursday. The ministers exchanged policy approaches and plans…
Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues
Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year, including cash assistance, food, health services, and medicines, the UN said on Friday. PNP Deskpnp.com.pk
Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions
“The United Nations and its partners made strides in rolling back the worst food insecurity last year, but these gains remain fragile, and 17 million people are still food insecure in Yemen,” said David Gressly, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the country. Compared to the same period in 2022, the levels of acutely…
Important decision on the arrival of foreigners in the UK –
London: The British government has announced that the facility for students coming to the UK on student visas from all over the world to bring their family members will be terminated soon. According to details, the majority of international students will not be allowed to bring their family members with them as a result of…
40 crocodiles bite a man in Cambodia
A 72-year-old laborer used to work in a farmhouse in Machhu; Photo: File Phnom Penh: A 72-year-old worker at a crocodile farm in Cambodia was killed by 40 crocodiles at once. According to the World News Agency, crocodiles were bred in a private farm house in Cambodia. A female crocodile was laying eggs. At mealtime,…
The passenger opened the door of the plane during the flight
The passenger of the Asiana flight opened the door of the plane before landing at Daegu Airport, causing panic among other passengers and authorities. According to foreign media reports, a passenger opened the door of a passenger plane in the city of Daegu, South Korea, a few minutes before landing at the airport, after which…