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Geneva, The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has issued a stern warning about the imminent risk of famine in Gaza, stating that the crisis is "human-made" and entirely preventable. According to Office of the High Commi...

Islamabad, The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced new amendments aimed at enhancing corporate governance among listed companies, with a specific focus on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. These modifications to...

Mirpur, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, highlighted unemployment as the principal challenge in Azad Kashmir and emphasized the need for industrial development, especially in Mirpur, to provide job opportunities ...

New York, At a recent panel discussion hosted by Pakistan’s Mission to the UN, prominent speakers highlighted the pressing need for global action to alleviate the plight of women in conflict zones, particularly in occupied territories such as Jammu an...

Islamabad, In a recent engagement with the Sugar Mills Association, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has committed to addressing the concerns of industrialists, reaffirming the government's dedication to bolstering the local industrial sector. The mee...

Srinagar, In an ongoing clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has banned nine organizations over the past five years, citing their pro-freedom stances as the primary reason for the action under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (U...

Karachi, Habib Sugar Mills Ltd. (HABSM), a longstanding entity in the sugar industry since 1963, announced an increased dividend of 120%, with an earnings per share of Rs. 16.94 for January-February 2024. The company achieved a significant turnover of...