Commemorative photo of the deceased Tahrim (Photo: Express) Karachi: An 18-year-old girl died mysteriously at a house near Garden Show Market, according to police, the girl may have consumed some poisonous substance that led to her death. According to details, an 18-year-old girl was found dead in a house near Show Market in the Garden…
New York: A new study has identified chemicals used in food plastic packaging and personal care products as one of the possible causes of premature birth. According to media reports, American researchers have recently proven that phthalates, which are known as very commonly available chemicals, have the ability to disrupt hormones in the body. Additionally,…
“Today, I’m sounding the alarm once again: Military operations in Rafah could lead to a slaughter in Gaza. They could also leave an already fragile humanitarian operation at death’s door,” he said in a statement on Tuesday. “The scenario we have long dreaded is unraveling at alarming speed,” he said, as well over a million…
Actor Boris Karloff. Famous for his role in the film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, Mr. Karloff also acted in 130 movies, playing, as he called it, many “spine-chilling roles”. Stepping out of those roles and into his “real self”, Mr. Karloff worked with UN Radio in 1959 to record a feature on how…
Peter Graaff, acting representative of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) in Sudan, warned that displaced people sheltering in overcrowded areas lack access to water and sanitation, food, and the most basic services. “The situation in Sudan was a perfect storm as the health system is hardly functional. The childhood immunization programme is breaking down…
“Climate chaos and food crises are serious and mounting threats to global peace and security. It is only right that they are addressed by this Council,” he said. Representatives from nearly 90 countries are participating in the debate, convened by Guyana, which holds the rotating Council presidency this month. Hunger in Gaza Climate disasters and…
UN News spoke with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Neveen Alqabbaj, Vice-President of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society and Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, about how thousands of tonnes of aid and lifesaving services get delivered in times of crisis. Neveen Alqabbaj: The Egyptian Red Crescent Society was on top of the…
“People are anxious and in fear of a possible large-scale military operation,” Philippe Lazzarini said, after emerging from a briefing with Member States at UN Geneva. “If the assault takes place, the question is, ‘Where will the civilians go?’ There is absolutely no safe place in Rafah anymore and the fear is that the number…
The sixth consignment includes 45 tonnes of prepared food, 30 tonnes of tents, 25 tonnes of medicines and 5 tonnes of blankets. Karachi: The sixth shipment of 105 tons of relief goods for Gaza victims under Al-Khidmat Foundation has arrived in Egypt. The aid was flown from Karachi Airport to Al-Arish Airport in Egypt by…
ISLAMABAD (PNP) – Iran’s ambassador in Pakistan H.E. Reza Amiri Moghaddam has felicitated the people of Pakistan and Iran on 77th celebrations of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two brotherly countries. “Our congratulations to the two honourbale nations on this auspicious occasion,” the Iranian envoy expressed during a ceremony, hosted by the…
