The use of antibiotics has increased alarmingly in Pakistan, with a 17% increase in the use of antibiotics in 2022 compared to 2021. According to the federal authorities, antibiotics worth 134.5 billion rupees were purchased across the country in 2022 alone. Experts have warned that antibiotic overuse is causing the spread of bacteria that are…
Amid a “severe humanitarian crisis”, Afghanistan currently faces several human rights challenges, particularly for women and girls, according to the UN. Pakistan’s new plans would have “serious implications” for all who have been forced to leave the country and may face serious protection risks upon their return, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and the International…
—File photo The spokesperson of Sindh Health Department has said that the most recent cases of dengue virus have been reported in Central District of Karachi. According to the spokesperson of Sindh Health Department, dengue virus was confirmed in 11 patients in Shahr-i-Quaid Karachi on October 3. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Health…
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…
—File photo The crippling polio virus continues to spread in Pakistan. Polio virus has been confirmed in 1 environmental sample from Karachi and 1 from Peshawar. Polio virus has been confirmed in 1, 1 and 2 samples from East and Central districts of Karachi. According to the health department, polio virus has also been confirmed…
They also underscored the need to slash carbon emissions and bolster early warning systems to safeguard nations across the world which are becoming increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather. Speaking at the UN Headquarters, in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres said how the world responds now to Pakistan’s struggles is a “litmus test” for climate justice….
—File photo Pakistan defeated Bhutan 5-6 in the semi-final of SAFF U-19 Football Championship. In the ongoing event in Nepal, the match between Pakistan and Bhutan was decided on a penalty shootout. The final of SAFF U-19 Football Championship will be played on September 30. It should be remembered that earlier in the South Asian…
–File photo In the Asian Games hockey, the Pakistani team won its second consecutive victory. Pakistan team defeated Bangladesh by 5 goals to 2. Arbaaz scored 2 goals while Shahzeb Khan, Mohammad Imad and Safian scored one goal each. Pakistan’s hockey team had earlier defeated Singapore in the Asian Games. Also, Pakistan’s Qasim made a…
Aman Siddiqui and Ahmed Durrani—File photo Pakistan has had a disappointing start in the swimming events at the Asian Games, while in Taekwondo, Naila reached the quarter-finals and lost. In swimming, Pakistan’s Aman Siddiqui and Ahmed Durrani failed to qualify for the next round, the individual freestyle and individual medley heats where Pakistani swimmers did…
Naila – File photo Pakistan’s Naila reached the quarter-finals in taekwondo at the Asian Games. Naila defeated Saudi Arabia’s Madhat Abrar Bukhari in the first round, but in the individual pomsée, Naila was defeated by a Japanese athlete in the quarterfinals. Also in Men’s Taekwondo Pomsey, Pakistan’s Aqdas Qadir was defeated in the first round…
