Global Tuberculosis Epidemic 2024 Report The “Global Tuberculosis Report 2024” by the World Health Organization (WHO) presents a comprehensive analysis of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, its burden, and ongoing global response efforts. Below is a summary of the report’s major points: Key Findings and Global TB Burden TB Mortality: In 2023, TB is believed to […]
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Google’s CFO Pushes for Cost Efficiency For nine years, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Google and its parent company Alphabet was held by Ruth Porat. Porat took on this significant position in 2015, leaving behind a successful career on Wall Street for the bustling innovation hub of Silicon Valley. During Porat’s tenure
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Darkness Hides Gaza’s Agony Last Thursday, following a lengthy blackout last Thursday, internet connectivity briefly returned to Jabaliya in northern Gaza, allowing Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif to convey the grim reality of his community’s experience during the offline hours. He reported that Israeli airstrikes had ravaged multiple homes in the al-Hawaja neighbourhood, claiming or
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Pakistan Railways Procurement Challenges Facing strong objections from the finance and planning ministries, Pakistan Railways (PR) seeks a 130% increase in the procurement cost for approximately 1,050 bogies, raising the total cost to Rs71 billion. This rise primarily reflects currency depreciation and updated technical specifications. Recently, PR presented its revised case for increasing the procurement
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Mohammad Rizwan Appointed as Pakistan’s White-Ball Captain, Salman Ali Agha Named Vice-Captain Mohammad Rizwan has been appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, while Salman Ali Agha has been named vice-captain. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Australia and Zimbabwe, scheduled from 4 November to 5 December.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will announce Pakistan’s white-ball captain at a media conference in Lahore on Sunday at 3:30 PM. Under the title “Pakistan Unveils Cricket Squads,” the PCB revealed the selected teams for the upcoming Australia and Zimbabwe tours, marking key choices for the national side and a focus on preparing
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Justice Qazi’s tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has experienced turmoil faced allegations of corruption, and included actions that many people believe undermined democratic values and the integrity of Pakistan’s judicial system. The recent transfer of power signifies the end of what many describe as a “dark era,” during which various decisions under
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Release Khan from Jail Over 60 members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday, calling for his involvement “to ensure the release of political prisoners” in Pakistan, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan following the February 2024 National Assembly
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10 Foods for Eyesight: Nourish Your Vision Maintaining healthy eyesight is essential, and one of the best ways to support your eyes is by eating the right foods. Nutrients like vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants can protect your vision and reduce the risk of eye conditions like macular degeneration and cataracts.
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“Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Undermined” as the country’s Parliament passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment, significantly weakening the judiciary’s autonomy and diminishing the rule of law and human rights protections, according to the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). The amendment introduces sweeping institutional changes to Pakistan’s judicial structure, particularly affecting the Supreme Court and High Courts. “These
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