The Information Minister persuaded the Principal of Aitchison College to withdraw his resignation

The Information Minister persuaded the Principal of Aitchison College to withdraw his resignation

Islamabad/Lahore: Federal Information Minister Ataullah Tarar contacted Aitchison College Principal Michael Thomson and persuaded him to withdraw his resignation and resolve the matter amicably. According to the sources, the principal of Aitchison College has also agreed to withdraw his resignation when contacted by Atta Tarar and the conversation between the two personalities took place in…

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Hidayatullah Lohar's target killing should be transparently investigated, HRCP

Hidayatullah Lohar’s target killing should be transparently investigated, HRCP

— Photo: Express News Karachi: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded the Sindh government to ensure a transparent and independent investigation into the murder of political activist Hidayatullah Lohar without any external pressure. It should be noted that on February 16, 2024, 56-year-old Hidayatullah Lohar, a primary school teacher in Naseerabad, was…

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Israel’s new aid ban on UNRWA in Gaza ‘a wrong move’: UN coordinator

Israel’s new aid ban on UNRWA in Gaza ‘a wrong move’: UN coordinator

On the heels of Israel’s announcement on Sunday that it would no longer approve aid shipments into northern Gaza by the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, UN Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick cautioned of current catastrophic food shortages and growing hunger across the enclave while offering swift solutions to averting a looming famine. “Any interruption to…

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UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

UN pays tribute to victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Addressing a commemorative meeting to mark the International Day of Remembrance of The Victims of Slavery and The Transatlantic Slave Trade, Assembly President Dennis Francis highlighted the harrowing journeys endured by millions during the so-called Middle Passage, emphasizing the stripping of their identities and dignity. “It is inconceivable that the enslaved were cruelly regarded as…

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UN Security Council demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, ending months-long deadlock

UN Security Council demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, ending months-long deadlock

This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel began a military offensive in the Gaza Strip following last October’s brutal attack by Hamas and other Palestinian groups against settlements in southern Israel, in which over 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. Israel’s military operation has since…

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World News in Brief: 17 million Yemenis need health support, cholera in Somalia, OCHA chief stepping down, Haiti crisis update

World News in Brief: 17 million Yemenis need health support, cholera in Somalia, OCHA chief stepping down, Haiti crisis update

According to the UN health agency (WHO), almost 18 million people need medical assistance and half of that number are children. Nearly one in two under-fives also suffer from moderate to severe stunting, said WHO, pointing out that this adds up to nearly 2.4 million children. “It’s important to step back and remember that hungry…

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Gaza: Security Council passes resolution demanding ‘an immediate ceasefire’ during Ramadan

Gaza: Security Council passes resolution demanding ‘an immediate ceasefire’ during Ramadan

HIGHLIGHTS The UN Security Council adopts a resolution tabled by its 10 non-permanent members (E-10) demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, by a vote of 14 in favour to none against, with one abstention (United States) Resolution 2728 also calls for the immediate release of hostages and for ensuring humanitarian access to Gaza The…

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