—File photo Polio virus has been confirmed in one of the samples taken from 3 areas of Rawalpindi city of Punjab province. According to the Health Department, the samples for the polio test were taken from Sarai Kala, Dhok Dalal and Rawalpindi City. The health department has confirmed polio virus in a sample from Dhok…
Polio virus has been confirmed in environmental samples of 4 districts of Pakistan. According to caretaker health minister Nadeem Jan, the virus found in all the samples is related to the polio virus cluster in Afghanistan. The Caretaker Health Minister says that 43 positive environmental samples have been reported in Pakistan so far, which is…
The Government of Pakistan, which has hosted millions of Afghans for decades, recently announced that all “undocumented” foreign nationals must leave the country by 1 November or face deportation to their countries of origin. These plans would impact many Afghans who fled to Pakistan seeking safety and protection due to serious human rights concerns and…
Photo courtesy of Social Media Special prayers were offered for the Pakistan cricket team by the Hindu community in Quetta, Balochistan. The Hindu community has offered special prayers for the victory of the national cricket team at the Arya Samaj Mandir. The Hindu community has said that they hope that the national cricket team will…
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….
