UN agencies call on Pakistan to protect Afghan refugees

Pakistan urged to halt Afghan deportations to avoid ‘human rights catastrophe’

OHCHR is urging the authorities to halt deportations, which are set to begin on 1 November, Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told journalists in Geneva. Currently, more than two million undocumented Afghans are living in Pakistan, at least 600,000 of whom arrived after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. ‘Grave risk’ of violations “We believe…

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Guterres calls for phasing out fossil fuels to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’

Guterres calls for phasing out fossil fuels to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’

“We are hurtling towards disaster, eyes wide open”, he said.  “It’s time to wake up and step up.”  Mr. Guterres was speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters following a meeting with civil society climate leaders from across the world.  ‘Catastrophe’ looms  He said limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible but will…

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How to avoid heat wave?

How to avoid heat wave?

File photo In light of the various warnings issued regarding heat wave, it is very important for people to know how they can protect themselves from it. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environment Coordination Senator Sherry Rehman earlier this month advised provincial and local bodies to take necessary precautions to protect public health and…

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