These are the first cases of avian influenza, known as H5N1, reported in Cambodia since a widespread outbreak in 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The infection, which largely affects animals, has a 50 per cent mortality rate in humans. “The global H5N1 situation is worrying given the wide spread of the virus in…
“Every person searching for a better life deserves safety and dignity,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. “We need safe, legal routes for migrants and refugees.” The UN refugee agency (UNCHR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in a joint statement, expressed condolences for the victims and called on countries to increase resources and capabilities…
Guidom Sabally’s high school education was cut short because his family could no longer afford school fees. For many years, he struggled to find work as an unskilled labourer. Now in his 40s, Mr. Sabally was able to take up the opportunity of free technical training, provided by a UN-led training programme, in 2018; having…
Photo: File The dispute between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Punjab government could not be resolved, Zinda Dalan left Lahore. What will happen to those who bought expensive tickets to watch the match? Won’t the final of PSL 8 be held at Gaddafi Stadium? Will the plan to watch the finale remain the same? Meanwhile,…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that contempt of court is threatened but now I am not afraid. Murad Ali Shah addressed a seminar on the completion of 50 years of the Constitution of Pakistan under the People’s Party in the Sindh Assembly. He said that they are threatened with contempt of…
Atta Tarr. File photo Special Assistant to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Ata Tarar says that Imran Khan should stop joking with the nation, he has taken steps to protect Farah Gogi. While holding a press conference in Model Town area of Lahore, Ata Tarar said that you used delay tactics in your daughter’s case and…
File photo DIG Operations Lahore has ordered a crackdown on kite flyers, one-wheelers and aerial shooters. DIG Afzal Ahmed has directed that the police officers should arrest those involved in one-wheeling on major highways. He further said that incidents like kite flying and aerial firing will be dealt with. Afzal Ahmed has also said that…
Amir-e-Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj-ul-Haq. File photo Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Siraj-ul-Haq has said that institutions also look helpless in front of the powerful elite. In a statement, Siraj-ul-Haq said that the ruling class is bent on destroying every institution for its own interests, the military, establishment, judiciary and election commission should become non-political. He said that the government is…
Photo courtesy of Twitter Pakistan Super League team Karachi Kings captain Imad Wasim suddenly cut his long hair. The video of Imad Wasim’s new hairstyle has also been shared by Karachi Kings on their social media account. Fans are loving Imad Wasim’s new look on social media while some say he looked better in the…
File photo Karachi Kings are batting against Multan Sultans in the 14th match of Pakistan Super League. Multan Sultans have won the toss and elected to field first against Karachi Kings at the National Bank Arena in Karachi. In the match, Multan Sultans have included Riley Russo, David Miller, Carlos Brathwaite and Aqeel Hussain as…
