Nigeria: $1.3 billion drive to stop ‘ticking time bomb’ of child malnutrition
“The large-scale humanitarian and protection crisis shows no sign of abating,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria. “An estimated 2.4 million people are in acute…
UN experts warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Rohingya refugee rations are cut
The Human Rights Council-appointed experts called for donors worldwide to give generously to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Rohingya Refugee Response fund. “The planned rations reductions are the devastating…
UN environment agency tackles mercury-tarnished gold mining industry
“Over 100 million people rely on artisanal gold mining for their livelihoods, so it’s critical that we work with governments to equip miners with the knowledge and tools necessary to…
Horn of Africa: $84 million appeal to support migrants along risky route to Yemen
The Regional Migrant Response Plan, launched this week, will address the dire needs and protection risks facing people along the treacherous Eastern Route towards the Arabian Peninsula. Other objectives include…
World Bank chief Malpass announces early departure
David Malpass, a former senior United States’ Treasury official nominated by then President Donald Trump, served as chief of World Bank Group (WBG) since 2019. In a post on the…
UN launches $1 billion appeal to scale-up aid operations in Türkiye
The funding, which covers a three-month-period, will allow aid organizations to swiftly ramp up their operations to support Government-led response efforts in areas that include food security, protection, education, water…
78 million children don’t go to school at all, warns UN chief in call for action
Lending his support to a call for more funding for education in emergencies spearheaded by the UN global fund Education Cannot Wait (ECW) the UN chief insisted in a video…
On the statement against Babur, Yasir Shah showed a mirror to Amir
In the match against Aamir Zalmi, he failed to score 42 wickets in 4 overs (Photo: Express Web). Karachi: Yasir, the prominent leg-spinner of the national cricket team, showed a…
Karachi; A two-year-old boy died after being injured by a blind bullet in the parking lot of a restaurant
Karachi: A two-year-old innocent child died after being hit by a blind bullet in the parking area of a private restaurant near Clifton Bilal House Chowrangi. The police have registered…
If people don’t like the PSL anthem, brother is here, Ali Zafar
Karachi: Pakistan’s famous singer and actor Ali Zafar gave his reaction to the anthem of PSL 8. A video of Ali Zafar, the singer of the popular PSL anthem ‘Citi…