The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has constituted a committee to investigate the blackout issue that occurred last month. According to a statement issued by Nepra from Islamabad, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has formed a committee to investigate the blackout that occurred in the country on January 23. The 5-member investigation committee…
Federal Minister of State Faisal Karim Kundi says that Imran Khan is facing jail because of his actions, why does Imran Khan get bail if he likes to go to jail? While giving a press conference in Islamabad, Federal Minister of State Faisal Karim Kundi said that if the former ministers and presidents of the…
Shaheen Shah Afridi, the captain of Lahore Qalandars, dismissed the questions about his fitness as baseless. Left-arm Test fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi says he is fully fit and has no fitness issues. Speaking in Geo News’ program Score, 22-year-old Shaheen Shah Afridi said, ‘The morale of the Lahore Qalandars team is very high after…
Former Interior Minister and Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was released from Adiala Jail. Islamabad High Court approved the bail of Awami Muslim League chief, former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed, who was arrested on charges of alleged murder of Imran Khan on Asif Zardari. The workers were present outside Adiala Jail to welcome…
Screen grab Deputy Tehsildar Najaf Hameed of Chakwal has been suspended, Najaf Hameed has been instructed to leave the charge immediately and report to the Commissioner’s office. According to the notification, Deputy Tehsildar Najaf Hameed has been suspended for misconduct and public interest. Commissioner Office Rawalpindi has issued notification of suspension of Najaf Hameed. Najaf…
“More people in distress will be made to suffer and more lives risk being lost because timely help is not available, if this law is passed,” he said in a statement. Mr. Türk expressed his serious concerns a day after the Italian Parliament approved legislation that imposes stricter requirements on humanitarian ships which are attempting…
“The large-scale humanitarian and protection crisis shows no sign of abating,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria. “An estimated 2.4 million people are in acute need – impacted by conflict, disaster and disease – and require urgent support.” Warnings of catastrophe The “ticking time bomb” of child malnutrition is escalating…
The Human Rights Council-appointed experts called for donors worldwide to give generously to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Rohingya Refugee Response fund. “The planned rations reductions are the devastating consequence of the international community’s failure to provide funding for initiatives that address the fundamental needs of Rohingya refugees”, the two Special Rapporteurs said in a statement. “Rations…
“Over 100 million people rely on artisanal gold mining for their livelihoods, so it’s critical that we work with governments to equip miners with the knowledge and tools necessary to phase out mercury use,” said Ludovic Bernaudat, the programme manager of planetGOLD, an innovative effort led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Funded by the…
The Regional Migrant Response Plan, launched this week, will address the dire needs and protection risks facing people along the treacherous Eastern Route towards the Arabian Peninsula. Other objectives include scaling-up delivery of lifesaving and resilience-building initiatives and implementing long-term sustainable solutions for both migrants and host communities. Dangerous journeys The Eastern Route is one…
