“The cholera outbreak in eastern and southern Africa isn’t just an outbreak; it’s an emergency for children,” the agency said. Calling for $171 million in funds to support 28 million people suffering in the region, UNICEF said tailored responses are already reaching many impacted, but more must urgently be done. Tailored life-saving responses The agency…
Hundreds of thousands of workers in both countries have lost their livelihoods because of the earthquakes, preliminary findings showed in the new ILO assessments of the disaster’s impact on the labour market. “Employment promotion is central to a successful and inclusive response to this disaster,” said ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. “People can only begin to…
A new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) details enforced disappearances and abductions dating back to 1950. Heart-breaking testimony from some 80 victims shows how the crimes have caused long-lasting trauma, said UN rights chief Türk, who added that “entire generations of families have lived with the grief of not knowing the fate of…
An initial month-long crackdown on gangs was introduced on 27 March 2022 and has been regularly renewed, with the latest extension announced last week. At least 65,000 people, including children, have been detained since then. OHCHR underlined that the right to life, the absolute prohibition against torture, the principles of fair trial, and the procedural…
File photo The first trial cargo of crude oil from Russia is planned to be brought to Pakistan in April. Petroleum division sources say that this cargo of crude oil from Russia is expected till mid-April. According to the sources, work is going on on all matters including the establishment of an SPV company to…
—File photo The Lahore High Court has issued a decision regarding the province-wide implementation of the Law on Protection from Violence against Women. Justice Ali Zia Bajwa of Lahore High Court has given a decision on the petition for the recovery of Shabnam Dil Muhammad’s daughter. The court said in the judgment that it is…
Hafiz Naeemur Rahman. File photo Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that we recognize the mandate of the People’s Party, you should also recognize our mandate. While holding a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeemur Rahman said that the courtiers have told Bilawal that under your leadership we have conquered Karachi, the role of…
File photo Pakistan cricket team’s young and aggressive batsman Azam Khan has shared an emotional message on social media. Azam Khan released a message on social media after being dropped from the third match against Afghanistan due to unsuccessful batting in the first and second T20. Azam Khan’s Instagram story read ‘Be patient, Allah has…
File photo The Foreign Office has said that the US and co-host countries are grateful for the invitation to the second Democratic Summit, Pakistan will not participate in the Summit on Democracy in America. The spokesperson of the Foreign Office says that we value our friendship with America, this friendship has increased during the tenure…
Photo courtesy of Twitter Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf became honorary DSP of Islamabad Police. Haris Rauf was awarded DSP rank by Islamabad Police. Haris Rauf was awarded DSP rank by IG Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan. Earlier, fast bowler Naseem Shah was made honorary DSP by Balochistan Police while Shaheen Shah Afridi…
