Successful robotic surgery for diabetes and obesity at Jinnah Hospital Karachi

Successful robotic surgery for diabetes and obesity at Jinnah Hospital Karachi

Doctors of Jinnah Hospital under the leadership of Professor Shahid Rasool performed robotic surgery—Photo: Express News Karachi: For the first time in the history of Pakistan, robotic surgery was performed on people suffering from diabetes and obesity at Jinnah Hospital Karachi. Professor Shahid Rasool, head of Jinnah Hospital, claims that after this robotic surgery, patients…

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With internal displacement at a record high, aid chief backs action call

Chaos across Haiti amid high risk of famine

The lack of goods and resources is worsening an already precarious economic situation, with water and basic services being “stretched to the limit”, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. The UN Secretary-General called on all Haitian stakeholders to act responsibly and expressed appreciation to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and partners’ for facilitating a way forward to resolve…

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World News in Brief: WFP boosts aid in Chad amid Sudan crisis, Ukraine education boost, counter-terrorism, the right to privacy

World News in Brief: WFP boosts aid in Chad amid Sudan crisis, Ukraine education boost, counter-terrorism, the right to privacy

The World Food Programme announced the operation on Tuesday and warned that lifesaving programmes in Chad will stop because of a funding crunch “in a matter of weeks”. Thousands of Sudan refugees continue to stream over the border into Chad to escape heavy fighting between warring generals that began last April.   Around one million…

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‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022

‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022

Figures released by the UN Interagency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) reveal the global under-five mortality rate has declined by 51 per cent since 2000. Some countries such as Cambodia, Malawi, Mongolia and Rwanda reduced under-five mortality rate by over 75 per cent over the time period. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell praised…

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Harbhajan Singh Envisions 90-Ball Format Making its Way into International Cricket

Harbhajan Singh Envisions 90-Ball Format Making its Way into International Cricket

Pallekele(PNP) As the Legends League Trophy Season 2 picks up pace, veteran cricketer Harbhajan Singh champions the LCT 90 ball format, emphasizing its superiority. Renowned for his insightful perspectives, Singh’s endorsement of LCT 90 underscores its appeal and potential. In a recent interview, Harbhajan Singh hailed the LCT 90 format for offering a balanced cricketing…

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