Last year was the deadliest on record, with 8,541 migrant victims. Nearly 60 per cent of deaths were linked to drowning. So far in 2024, the trends are just as alarming. Along the Mediterranean sea route alone – while arrivals this year are significantly lower (16,818) compared to the same period in 2023 (26,984) –…
The call by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland followed Monday’s adoption by the Security Council of a resolution “demanding” an immediate ceasefire in the enclave for the remainder of Ramadan, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. However, intense hostilities have continued between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters, with reports of many killed overnight,…
The findings published on Tuesday state that although progress has been made since 2017 through the establishment of new frameworks, policies and procedures, sexual exploitation and abuse continues to occur across the UN system. Rising crises, rising risks Risks increased significantly last year, with the unprecedented rise in humanitarian crises along with significant reductions in…
Francesca Albanese was speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, where she presented her latest report, entitled ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’, during an interactive dialogue with Member States. “Following nearly six months of unrelenting Israeli assault on occupied Gaza, it is my solemn duty to report on the worst of what humanity is…
Findings from the recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis indicate an alarming 19 per cent increase in the number of children estimated to suffer from severe acute malnutrition in Haiti this year. Around 1.64 million people are facing emergency levels of acute food insecurity, (IPC Phase 4), which increases the risk of child wasting…
The continuing violence came despite an immediate ceasefire call for the remainder of Ramadan from the Security Council on Monday, prompting urgent appeals from UN aid agencies for the resolution to be respected immediately, to prevent more people dying. Speaking from Rafah in southern Gaza, UN Children’s Fund spokesperson James Elder said that 13,750 children…
Further strengthening of bilateral relations was discussed in the meeting (Photo: Screen grab) Karachi: Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon was met by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Deputy High Commissioner Sarah Mooney. In the important meeting, further strengthening of Pakistan-UK bilateral relations was discussed. On this occasion, the commitment to further increase cooperation…
Notification of successful candidates should be suspended and results should be declared null and void, Petition Karachi: 5 candidates of Jamaat-e-Islami filed electoral excuses in the Sindh High Court Election Tribunal. Junaid Makati of PS 105, Mohammad Akbar of PS 123, Mohammad Ahmed of PS 124, Nusratullah of PS 126 and Wajiya Al Hasan of…
Photo: Express News Karachi: 2 young brothers who were abducted at gunpoint from Federal B area were left by the kidnappers in North Karachi 2 minutes near Chowrangi and escaped. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Rs. According to the details, on Tuesday morning, the kidnappers in a car from Federal B Area Block…
Health sector is one of the main priorities of the provincial government, Ali Amin Gandapur (Photo: Screen grab) Peshawar: The Pakhtun Khawa government has officially decided to build the first Liver Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant and Neurosurgery Institute in the province. Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur chaired an important meeting of the…
