Briefing the UN Security Council, Volker Türk ran through a long list of rights abuses, saying that many “stem directly from, or support, the increasing militarisation of the DPRK.” His argument was reinforced by the UN independent human rights expert Elizabeth Salmón who told ambassadors that leaders of the DPRK – more commonly known as…
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has released a report on increasing cases of cancer in the country, according to which 269,202 cancer cases were reported during 5 years. The National Institute of Health says that more women were reported among cancer patients. According to NIH, 53.61% of cancer cases were recorded in women and…
Today, the awareness day against forced child labor is being celebrated all over the world, including Pakistan. According to the United Nations, 1 out of every 5 children around the world is forced to do forced labor. The United Nations Children’s Organization UNICEF says that 160 million children between the ages of 5 and 17…
Chicago: A study found that children and teenagers are almost twice as likely to undergo weight loss surgery to get rid of obesity. According to the research, the number of metabolic surgeries among young people which was 726 in 2016 will increase to 1300 in 2021. These surgeries change the size and function of the…
Connecticut: Some short men are really self-conscious about their height. This is the reason why an increasing number of short men in the US are turning to surgery to increase their height. Dr. David Furmberg, co-director of the Yale Limb Restoration and Lengthening Program, said limb lengthening procedures have been around for decades and are…
The number of smokers in Pakistan is more than 17 million. Photo: File Karachi: In order to control the ever-increasing tobacco addiction in Pakistan, it is necessary to take advantage of the scientific developments in alternative and safer nicotine products. This was said by Arshad Ali Syed, Project Director of Alternative Research Initiative (ARI) and…
Solar energy is considered to be the cheapest source of renewable energy and this source of energy is of utmost importance to tackle the climate crisis. Due to the power crisis, many people are facing problems. To solve this problem, scientists are creating new things. Last year, researchers in a laboratory in England lit a…
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said that the latest World Health Statistics check-up – covering data up to 2022 – “sends a stark message on the threat of noncommunicable diseases, which take an immense and increasing toll on lives, livelihoods, health systems, communities, economies and societies”. The report calls for a substantial increase in investments in health…
LONDON: A scheme to resettle Afghan civil society representatives in the UK has been delayed, adding to the plight and threats faced by Afghan journalists. According to Urdu News, organizations working in favor of press freedom have warned that Britain is failing to protect Afghan citizens, especially journalists. The delay in resettling Afghan citizens in…
In Britain, the issue of increasing the salaries of nurses has intensified. According to a media report from London, the nurses’ union announced a 48-hour strike from March 1. The media report further states that thousands of nurses will start the strike from 6 am on March 1. According to the Royal College of Nursing,…
