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Karachi, In a significant stride toward improving child health, the Sindh government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating all forms of malnutrition, including stunting, with a multi-sectoral strategy. This announcement was made by Syed Murad A...
Read More »UN Criticizes Cambodia’s Supreme Court for Upholding Trade Union Leader’s Conviction
Geneva, The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed deep concern over the Cambodian Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the conviction of trade union leader Chhim Sithar. Sithar was charged with "incitement to felony or disturb social o...
Read More »Indian Troops Arrest Youth in Shopian During Search Operation
Srinagar, In a recent security operation, Indian troops arrested a youth in the Shopian district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, escalating tensions in the region. According to Kashmir Media Service, the arrest occurred during a cord...
Read More »Karachi Mayor Stresses Importance of Free Journalism for Society
Karachi, Mayor of Karachi and Sindh Government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab emphasized the crucial role of free journalism in fostering a just society. He made these remarks in a statement marking World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the media’s...
Read More »Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Condemns Fatal Bombing in Khuzdar
Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the recent bomb blast in Khuzdar that resulted in the tragic death of the President of the Khuzdar Press Club. The attack also left several others injured. According to Directorate...
Read More »UNESCO Report Highlights Increasing Attacks on Environmental Journalists
Paris, A report released by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, May 3, underscores a disturbing rise in attacks against journalists covering environmental issues. According to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, over the...
Read More »Federal Ministers Call for Immediate Improvements at Lahore Airport
Lahore, During a visit to the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Federal Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Khawaja Muhammad Asif expressed dissatisfaction with the current passenger facilities and ordered immediate enhancements. The visit aimed to...
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