UPDATED: Injured patients ‘waiting to die’ in northern Gaza as last hospital shuts down, amid rising 'catastrophic' hunger levels

UPDATED: Injured patients ‘waiting to die’ in northern Gaza as last hospital shuts down, amid rising ‘catastrophic’ hunger levels

The latest grave assessment from the World Health Organization (WHO) came after UN teams reached Al Ahli Arab hospital and Al Shifa hospital on Wednesday, amid reports of intensifying ground operations by Israeli Defense Forces and continuing airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, in response to Hamas’s 7 October terror attacks on southern Israel.  “Patients were…

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‘Genuine progress’ towards political solution, essential to end war in Syria: UN envoy

‘Genuine progress’ towards political solution, essential to end war in Syria: UN envoy

Briefing ambassadors at the Security Council, Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, noted that though there have been some diplomatic breakthroughs none led to tangible changes on the ground for civilians. He also raised the alarm over the impact on the region of the devastating Israel-Palestine crisis. On top of killings, injuries, displacement, abduction…

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Gaza: UN expert on sexual violence in conflict reiterates grave concern for hostages

Gaza: UN expert on sexual violence in conflict reiterates grave concern for hostages

Pramila Patten, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, called for the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of all those who remain in captivity. Ms. Patten met this week with the mother of one of the young women taken hostage who expressed the pain, despair and helplessness that families are facing as they…

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Imran Khan's request to suspend Tosha Khana case decision rejected, disqualification maintained

Imran Khan’s request to suspend Tosha Khana case decision rejected, disqualification maintained

Islamabad: Founding Chairman PTI’s request to suspend the decision in the Tosha Khana case was rejected, due to which Imran Khan’s disqualification remains. According to Express News, the Islamabad High Court has rejected the request of founder chairman PTI to suspend the decision of the Sessions Court in the Tosha Khana case. Chief Justice Islamabad…

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PTI election symbol case, Election Commission ordered to pronounce decision by tomorrow

PTI election symbol case, Election Commission ordered to pronounce decision by tomorrow

PTI had filed an application regarding the election symbol: Photo: File The Peshawar High Court ordered the Election Commission to issue a decision by tomorrow in the election symbol and PTI intra-party election case. A 2-member bench of the Peshawar High Court reserved its verdict after completing the hearing of the PTI intra-party election and…

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Muslim League-N's demand to amend the election schedule without changing the polling date

Muslim League-N’s demand to amend the election schedule without changing the polling date

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-N demanded amendment of election schedule without changing polling date. According to Express News, Pakistan Muslim League-N’s Election Cell Chairman Senator Ishaq Dar has written a letter to the Election Commission, demanding a change in the election schedule by excluding the polling day for the general elections. In the letter written by…

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