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World Intense Israeli bombardment hits southern Gaza, calls for more aid grow GAZA STRIP: The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure... Updated 27 Mar, 2024 08:57pm
World In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms GAZA/GENEVA: Six-year-old Fadi al-Zant is acutely malnourished, his ribs protruding under leathery skin, his eyes... Published 20 Mar, 2024 11:04am
World UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive WASHINGTON: The U.N. children's agency said on Sunday over 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza in Israel's... Published 18 Mar, 2024 12:05am
World UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port PORT-AU-PRINCE: The UN children’s agency said on Saturday one of its aid containers at Haiti’s main port, stocked... Published 17 Mar, 2024 10:30am
World Hunger crisis in Gaza: children starving to death amid Israeli aggression WASHINGTON: Children have begun starving to death in Gaza, where the United Nations has warned a famine is “almost... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 01:45pm
Pakistan Modern EPI vaccination centre set up LAHORE: Inaugurating the model ‘EPI Vaccination Centre’ established in the Institute of Public Health (IPH) with... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
World Israel pounds Gaza ahead of UN truce vote GAZA STRIP: Israel hit Gaza with air strikes on Tuesday as world powers grappled with how to broker a ceasefire ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Pakistan Parental guide for child online protection launched ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Commission on the... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
World Gaza doctors measure children for malnutrition RAFAH: Medical workers held strips of plastic around the upper arms of small children in a Rafah tent, measuring the... Published 15 Feb, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan Ministry seeks global support to successfully eradicate poliovirus ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Friday, while reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve... Published 10 Feb, 2024 05:48am
World UNICEF says 700,000 children in Sudan at risk of worst form of malnutrition GENEVA: UNICEF said on Friday that 700,000 children in Sudan were likely to suffer from the worst form of... Published 09 Feb, 2024 05:43pm
Pakistan Child pneumonia spikes in Pakistan’s smoggy winter LAHORE: In a Pakistan paediatric ward, a chorus of infant coughs and straining lungs is the toll of a frigid winter,... Published 02 Feb, 2024 06:54pm
World Cameroon launches historic large-scale malaria jab campaign SOA (Cameroon): Cameroon on Monday launched the first malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide and as ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Opinion What actually constitutes ‘a level playing field’? A level playing field is the buzzword these days. This is being used by all and sundry from the critics of the... Updated 20 Jan, 2024 05:58am
Pakistan Essential oral polio vaccines: Japan announces $3.62m grant ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has announced a new USD 3.62 million grant to procure essential oral polio... Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:54am
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Print PM for provision of health services to everyone ISLAMABAD: The first Global Health Security Summit (GHSS) began on Wednesday in Pakistan under the theme “Together... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan Polio drive: There’s positive change in public attitude: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Tuesday that with cooperation between the government... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Editorials Child domestic labour challenge EDITORIAL: The issue of child labour in Pakistan has long remained a pressing social concern, reflecting complex... Published 08 Jan, 2024 05:23am
World Gaza faces ‘perfect storm’ of deadly diseases GAZA: For the besieged residents of Gaza who have so far survived Israel’s bombs and bullets, a silent, invisible... Published 14 Dec, 2023 01:04pm
Sports Australia’s Khawaja wears black armband in muted Gaza protest PERTH: Usman Khawaja wore a black armband and put tape over messages on his shoes supporting people in Gaza in a... Published 14 Dec, 2023 09:27am
Print Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Israeli forces on Sunday fought Palestinian around southern Gaza’s main city,... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:03am
Editorials ‘Humanity’s darkest hour’ EDITORIAL: Qatar’s ruler was right to call the international community’s response to Israeli aggression in Gaza... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Pakistan Unicef-Gallup poll says ‘Only 19pc of youth aged 15-24 aware of climate change’ ISLAMABAD: Only 19 percent of youth aged 15-24 of Pakistan are aware of climate change while the country is one of... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World One in five children in rich countries lives in poverty: UNICEF UNITED NATIONS: Sixty-nine million children – or more than one in five – live in poverty in the world’s 40 richest... Published 06 Dec, 2023 10:55am
Pakistan BISP Secy meets Unicef Regional Director ISLAMABAD: Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmad held a meeting with Unicef Regional... Published 05 Dec, 2023 03:01am
Pakistan Climate crisis: ‘children are paying the highest price’ KARACHI: “Children are the least responsible for contributing to the climate crisis, yet pay the highest price for... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
World No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas will... Published 23 Nov, 2023 10:09am
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