Ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, marked annually on 11 October, Asa Torkelsson, the Fund’s Country Director in Thailand, spoke to UN News and explained how the UN is supporting access to sexual and reproductive health, especially for young people. UN News: How widespread is teen pregnancy in Thailand? Asa Torkelsson: The Thai…
—File photo The International Cricket Council announced the nominations for the Player of the Month. Nominations are announced based on performance for the month of September. India’s Shibman Gul, Mohammad Siraj and England’s David Mullan have been nominated for Player of the Month. South Africa’s Laura Wilfart, Nadine de Klerk and Sri Lanka’s Chamazi Athapatthu…
—File photo 21 cases of malaria have been reported in Karachi during the last 24 hours. According to Sindh Health Department spokesperson, maximum 8 cases of malaria have been reported from Malir district. The spokesman of Sindh Health Department has said that 5 cases of malaria were reported from Korangi, 3 each from Central and…
—File photo Pakistan cricket team is hoping to do something special from Shaheen Afridi in the World Cup and the fast bowler is also trying to show something special. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam, coach Bradburn, fast bowler Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi have given an interview to ICC. Babar Azam has said that…
—File photo After a long flight in the value of the US dollar, the series of declines continues for more than a month. Today, the dollar became 280 rupees 60 paise after getting cheaper by 1 rupee 5 paisa in interbank. Yesterday, the dollar closed at 281 rupees 65 paise in the Interbank. On the…
With the connivance of the Deputy Commissioner, 27,000 vehicles of Iranian oil were entering daily (Photo: File). Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has said that smuggling and illegal trade in foreign currency is a threat to the existence of Pakistan. While talking informally to senior journalists, he revealed that 27 thousand vehicles of…
A piece of tetratinite discovered in Mexico Cambridge: Cambridge University researchers are trying to build a space magnet on Earth that could end the West’s dependence on China for renewable technology. Researchers call tetranite a ‘space magnet’ that could revolutionize energy-harvesting technology. Magnets are essential for electric vehicles, windmills and other innovations considered important for…
Eating foods rich in iron is important because iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells. Iron also helps in the production of myoglobin, which supplies oxygen to the muscles, and helps with energy metabolism and immune function. To better understand the importance of iron intake, nutritionist Lovinit…
Efforts will continue to restore comprehensive peace, Saudi Crown Prince: Photo: File Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said that he stands with the Palestinian people to achieve their rights. In a telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, discussed the ongoing tension…
–File photo In the seventh match of the World Cup, Bangladesh has won the toss and decided to field against England. The match between the two teams is being played at the Dharamshala Stadium in India. It should be noted that this is the second match between the two teams, previously New Zealand defeated England…
