Hundreds of millions of children are caught in the epicenter of intersecting crises that are damaging the health and hopes of a global generation of girls and boys. Decades of progress are going into reverse, and insecurity, unrest, and uncertainty are on the rise in the nation after nation. Global crisis the world cannot ignore […]
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Indian rupee remained worst-performing Asian currency in 2022
Indian rupee remained worst-performing Asian currency in 2022 Indian rupee remained worst-performing Asian currency in 2022. As the dollar soared due to the US Federal Reserve’s tough monetary policy stance to contain inflation, the Indian rupee finished 2022 as the worst-performing Asian currency with a decrease of 11.3%, its largest annual decline since 2013. The […]
UN asks World to give opinion on Israel’s occupation
The 193-member United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem – areas the Palestinians want for a state – in a 1967 war. It withdrew […]
Hershey’s sued in US as heavy metals found in it
A lawsuit filed in New York state alleges that Hershey’s “fails to disclose” that some of its chocolate products “contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium”. On December 28, a New York man named Christopher Lazazzaro filed the lawsuit in federal court on Long Island. The suit seeks class-action status against the mass-market chocolatier, which […]
China must share Covid data, says WHO
Chinese officials must share more real-time information on Covid in the country as infections surge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. China must share Covid data, says WHO. Many of the country’s strict restrictions have been lifted over the last few weeks, but cases have soared and several countries are now screening travelers from […]
President signs bill allowing TV channels to air news with sign language
President signs bill allowing TV channels to air news with sign language President signs bill allowing TV channels to air news with sign language. The Access to the Media Deaf (Persons) Act, 2022, has been approved by President Dr Arif Alvi, and it will mandate all privately and publicly owned broadcasters to carry newscasts with […]
Bilawal and Mevlüt discuss Afghanistan
Bilawal and Mevlüt discuss Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Avusoglu and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari spoke on the phone to discuss bilateral and regional issues as well as the state of Afghanistan at the time. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating for a stable and peaceful Afghanistan as well as for peace and […]
PM outsources 3 major airports
PM outsources 3 major airports PM outsources 3 major airports. In an effort to draw in direct foreign investment and give travellers access to top-notch facilities, the government on Friday decided to enlist the services of international operators to manage Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi’s three major airports. According to a statement from the PM Office, […]