The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia 2022 report is a joint effort by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Agricultural Development fund, IFAD; the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF); the UN Development Programme (UNDP); the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE); the World Food Programme (WFP); the World Health…
Some 12.1 million Syrians are food insecure, while nearly three million more are at risk of sliding into hunger, the UN agency warned, highlighting the urgent need for increased humanitarian assistance. Malnutrition is also on the rise, with stunting rates among children at 28 per cent, according to recent data. Maternal malnutrition is also reaching…
“Let me be frank: we are not doing well. Our progress towards the SDGs has faltered and even gone into reverse on some important targets and Goals, leaving many behind,” she said in opening remarks to the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD) in Beirut, Lebanon. World leaders adopted the 17 SDGs in 2015, laying…
According to the UN agency, African nations have been worst-hit by the phenomenon, with 37 countries on the continent facing health worker shortages that threaten their chances of achieving universal health care by 2030 – a key Sustainable Development Goals pledge. The actions of wealthy countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) come under scrutiny in the WHO…
In a report to the latest session of the Human Rights Council, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, warned of an alarming increase in the use of “intrusive and high-risk technologies”, according to a press release issued by the UN human rights office (OHCHR). This…
India wins two Oscars at Academy Awards 2023 (File photo) Mumbai: Jacqueline Fernandez’s make-up artist has accused the Indian film industry of buying the Academy Awards. Indian media Reports According to actress Jacqueline Ferdanands’ make-up artist Shaun Mitthal has alleged that the Oscars award was bought for the song ‘Natu Natu’ from the Tamil film….
Photo: File The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in a mixed trend today, however, the 100 index closed down by 40 points at the close of trade. The PSX benchmark 100 index closed at 41,816 points at the close of trading following this decline. 18.52 million shares worth 6.74 billion rupees were traded in the…
Photo: File The price of gold per tola in the country increased by Rs 2300 today. Gold per tola then exceeded two lakhs. According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, after this increase, the price of gold per tola in the country has become 2 lakh 1 thousand 500 rupees. Similarly, the price of…
Photo: File Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the coaches for the T20 series against Afghanistan. According to the PCB, Abdul Rehman will be the head coach, Umar Gul will be the bowling coach and Mohammad Yousuf will be the batting coach. According to PSB, Abdul Majeed will be the fielding coach, while Mansoor Rana…
Federal Minister of Information Maryam Aurangzeb – file photo Federal Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has said that why Saqib Nisar kept meeting with Imran Khan, Saqib Nisar was involved in NAB Niazi nexus. Talking to the media, Maryam Aurangzeb said that these people throw turbans of people without proof, Saqib Nisar had registered Bani Gala…
