Photo: File Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a positive day of business today where the 100 index gained 331 points. The PSX benchmark 100 index closed at 41,522 points after this increase. The index remained in a band of 576 points during the business day. 29 crore shares were traded in the stock market today,…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak has reshuffled the cabinet. According to media reports from London, Greg Hands has been made the new chairman of the Conservative Party. It should be noted that this position was vacant after the dismissal of Nadeem Dahavi. According to media reports, Grant Shops will be the new Secretary of State…
The transitional Government of Mali had made the announcement on Sunday, in effect, barring the Director of the Human Rights Division of the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) from staying in the country, who is the top representative of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) there. Critical need to protect rights In the context…
Fernando Arias, Director-General of the UN-backed OPCW, said the findings are laid out in the third report of an Investigation and Identification Team tasked with ascertaining the perpetrators of specific instances of chemical weapons use in Syria. According to the report, he said, there is evidence that, on 7 April 2018, at least one Syrian air force helicopter –…
In Belarus, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and a local communications company launched the #InternetWithoutBullying initiative to raise awareness on safe online behaviours among children and young people and equip them with the right tools to identify, cope with and respond to bullying. UNICEF also provides guidelines for teenagers on how everyone can make the…
“My Command appreciates the recognition of female officers as a catalyst of systematic change within the Zambia Police Service,” said the Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba. “We take very seriously our role in driving policy reforms, ensuring gender mainstreaming and accountability for gender equality and women’s empowerment within our institution.” Rostering more female officers…
According to the Government of Türkiye, at least 3,381 people died and more than 20,000 were injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to the southern city of Gaziantep early on Monday, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later. Almost 6,000 buildings have reportedly collapsed in the country, too, said Jens Laerke,…
The study focuses on the environmental dimensions of AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. It calls for strengthening action to reduce the emergence, transmission and spread of “superbugs” – strains of bacteria that have become resistant to every known biotic – and other…
The event aimed to mobilize Prime Ministers to support the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4ALL) in the face of mounting climate hazards. 2021 was the region’s fourth costliest hurricane season on record, with 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes. Protecting vulnerable communities UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced EW4ALL at the COP27 climate change…
Now joining PSL as Batting Consultant, Wicketkeeper Batter (Photo: File) Karachi: The Chairman of the National Junior Selection Committee and Peshawar Zalmi’s batting consultant Wicketkeeper Batter and Kamran Akmal have announced their retirement from regular Test cricket. Talking to the media at the National Stadium Karachi after the first practice session of the franchise for…
