A further 70 people were injured in the Friday attacks at the Hangu mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and at a religious procession in Mastung, Balochistan. “It is particularly abhorrent that the attacks occurred at a place of worship and during the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday,” Mr. Guterres said in a statement. He reiterated UN’s…
In a message commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Older Persons, the UN chief underscored the pervasive issue of ageism in society and the vulnerability of older persons in the face of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and climate emergencies. “Addressing these and other issues is a human rights imperative that will benefit everyone,”…
Agreed at the fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), in Bonn, Germany, the Global Framework on Chemicals sets concrete targets and guidelines across the lifecycle of chemicals. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), welcomed the new framework. “Everyone on this planet should be able to live and work without fear…
Nawaz Sharif will surrender in the Islamabad court on Monday after holding a rally on his return home Lahore: There has been progress in the case of Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Nawaz Sharif’s return home. According to party sources, Nawaz Sharif’s legal team has completed detailed consultations with Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz…
Photo: Social Media In the second semi-final of the Over 40 Cricket Global Cup 2023, the West Indies team reached the final after defeating America by 3 wickets. In the second semi-final of the event being played in Karachi, the American team was dismissed for 146 while batting first. America’s captain Mohammad Farrukh was the…
Collage Photo: File The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has contacted the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the issue of Indian visas for fans and journalists to participate in the World Cup. Sources say that the Pakistan Cricket Board has written an email to the International Cricket Council demanding that the ICC take steps for visas…
Islamabad: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad sentenced the Muslim boy Shahzad to 25 years imprisonment for killing a Christian girl for refusing to marry him. According to Express News, a hearing related to the case was held in the District and Sessions Court Islamabad, in which Sessions Judge Azam Khan gave a reserved…
Lahore: 10 thousand 269 new patients of conjunctivitis were reported during 24 hours across Punjab. According to the Department of Primary Health Punjab, the situation of conjunctivitis has become more tense in Punjab. In just one day, 10 thousand 269 cases of conjunctivitis were reported in different cities of Punjab, after which the number of…
File photo Petrol and diesel prices are expected to decrease from October 1. Sources say that the price of petroleum products may decrease due to the stability of the rupee against the dollar. Crude oil prices have also decreased in the global market. According to the sources, the finance ministry will take the final decision…
National team vice-captain Shadab Khan—File photo National cricket team’s vice-captain Shadab Khan’s paternal grandmother passed away. Shadab Khan has shared this sad news on micro-blogging website X (Twitter). Sharing a tweet on X, Shadab Khan wrote that ‘I have heard the news of my paternal grandmother’s death, please remember her in your prayers.’ It should…
