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
Business & Finance 12 vaccine preventable diseases: ECC approves Rs3.568bn TSG for immunisation ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved Rs3.568 billion TSG for... Updated 18 Jan, 2024 09:53am
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
World UNICEF says Gaza world’s ‘most dangerous place’ for children UNITED NATIONS: The head of the United Nations children’s agency on Wednesday called the besieged Gaza Strip ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
World Gaza sanitation ‘perfect storm for tragedy’: UN GENEVA: Fuel shortages and worsening sanitation in the Gaza Strip are shaping up to be the perfect storm for tragedy... Published 21 Nov, 2023 04:21pm
Pakistan World Children’s Day: Unicef-nominated children meet President ISLAMABAD: In connection with World Children’s Day, a delegation of children representing four provinces, as well... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan Awareness walk on ‘World Pneumonia Day’ held LAHORE: Pneumonia is fatal for infants and weak people as aged people and children with low immunity are the easy... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am
World South Asia worst in world for water scarcity: UN NEW DELHI: More children in South Asia are struggling due to severe water scarcity made worse by the impacts of... Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am
Pakistan AKU, B’stan Education dept, UNICEF sign accord KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) has signed an agreement with ... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am
World UN agency chiefs join in urging Gaza ceasefire UNITED NATIONS: The heads of all major UN agencies issued a rare joint statement Sunday expressing outrage at the... Published 06 Nov, 2023 11:43am
Pakistan Children, families affected by repatriation plan: UN agencies concerned over safety, well-being ISLAMABAD: The leading United Nations humanitarian and refugees’ agencies have expressed deep concerns at the... Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am
Opinion On the table, getting carved Israel’s success in bulldozing all attempts of international mediation in the Gaza conflict (thank you Uncle Sam)... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
World WHO warns of ‘imminent public health catastrophe’ in Gaza GENEVA: A “public health catastrophe” is imminent in Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday,... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Pakistan ‘Fight against polio is a national goal’: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Tuesday said polio prevention is a national goal and... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Editorials Unrelenting threat of poliovirus EDITORIAL: On the eve of this year’s October 23 World Polio Day — Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two... Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am
World UN warns Gaza civilians being 'packed in ever-smaller area' UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations warned on Tuesday that Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are being "packed... Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:44pm
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost