The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) adopted a decision under its “early warning and urgent action” procedures, stating that developed countries’ “persistent refusal” to waive COVID-19 vaccine IP rights – such as patents and trademarks – violated non-discrimination guarantees under international human rights law. CERD is one of the UN’s human rights…
As of July, there have been more than 34,000 suspected cases of measles and rubella reported, resulting in 413 deaths; a significant increase compared to the 27,000 cases and 220 associated deaths recorded during all of last year, reported the UN health agency. Complicating matters further is limited funding for inoculation programmes, according to Arturo…
“I’m in Kyiv, ending a fast-paced visit to IOM operations in Ukraine and Moldova. Sirens awoke me, and I was rushed to a bunker in my hotel. Yes, I was scared, but that’s not why I’m writing this. I now have a glimpse into what millions of Ukrainians, and all of my staff here have…
Lahore: The High Court directed the NAB prosecutor to appear before the court with instructions regarding the production of Parvez Elahi. During the hearing on the application filed against the arrest of Parvez Elahi by NAB, Justice Amjad Rafiq said that you ask when you are presenting Parvez Elahi, to which the NAB prosecutor said…
File photo The matches scheduled in Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup are likely to be affected by rain. Rain has also been predicted during the India-Pakistan match on September 2. More than 80% rain is predicted during the Pakistan India match and if the match is rained then both teams will get equal points….
After May this year, once again the Pakistani rupee fell below the Sri Lankan currency, which was on the verge of bankruptcy. One dollar became equal to 320 Sri Lankan rupees and 324 Pakistani rupees. In May, one dollar was equal to 305 Pakistani rupees and 304 Sri Lankan rupees. In three months, the Indian…
Photo: Rawalpindi Police Rawalpindi: 3 officers were injured due to the bite of a stray dog in the police lines, who were given first aid. The dog that attacked the officers was shot dead by the elite officer. Police officials say that the injured officers have been shifted to the hospital for vaccination after medical…
Pakistan Stock Exchange—File photo Pakistan Stock Exchange continues to bear heavy trend. The 100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange was suspended after falling 1242 points to 45 thousand 2. Yesterday, the 100 index closed at 46,244 points. Economic analyst Mohammad Sohail says regarding this situation that the fall of rupee and the fear of…
Karachi: The Sindh High Court stopped the NAB from arresting the 4 alleged frontmen of the former Excise Minister. While preventing the arrest of 4 alleged frontmen related to the NAB inquiry against former Provincial Excise and Taxation Minister Mukesh Kumar and others, the Sindh High Court ordered the petitioners to fully cooperate in the…
Lawyers raised slogans against K Electric. Karachi: Lawyers came out on the streets against K-Electric, over-billing, secret charges and inflation. Lawyers took out a protest rally from Sindh High Court to Karachi Press Club and also burnt K Electric bills. Lawyers protested against the increase in electricity bills and food prices and took out a…
