— 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…
Karachi: A person was injured when a kite strung on his neck near Malir Saudabad Chowrangi. According to rescue officials, the victim was identified as 45-year-old Shafiuddin, who was riding a motorcycle. The injured was rushed to Jinnah Hospital by Chippa volunteers for immediate medical assistance. Despite the ban, kite flying is being done without…
Islamabad: The police arrested the suspects of Tehre murder in the Sahala police station area. According to the spokesperson of Islamabad Capital Police, the accused killed three people and injured 6 by firing during the fight. The accused went into hiding after the incident and have been arrested. ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan took notice…
Photo: Express Karachi: Due to increase in the wages of tailors, the trend of tailoring is decreasing and people are preferring ready-made garments. The wages of tailors in Karachi are increasing every year, but the sharp increase this year has made it difficult to sew clothes. Men’s tailor shops in different areas of the city…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“The need is urgent,” Mr. Guterres said in Amman, alongside Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safady, as he pledged to keep pushing “for the removal of all obstacles to life-saving aid, for more access and more entry points” into Gaza. The UN chief’s appeal came amid increasingly dire scenes reported by UN humanitarians and other aid…
