Category: World
Today Marks the Observation of International Human Solidarity Day
Today, International Human Solidarity Day is being observed worldwide, including in Pakistan. This day aims to emphasize the crucial importance of collective unity among human beings in addressing global challenges. On Human Solidarity Day, the international community joins forces to commit to adopting measures that enhance the well-being of the global population and combat poverty,…
World Bank Predicts Decrease in Remittances for Pakistan
The escalating economic turmoil triggered by a balance of payment crisis and soaring debt levels has resulted in a deepening erosion of public confidence, manifested by a shift in remittances from formal to informal channels, according to a report from the World Bank. The report states, “In 2023, formal remittance flows experienced a staggering 20%…
Republicans Pose ‘Islamophobic’ Queries to Biden’s Muslim Nominee for Federal Court
Various organisations and senators have lashed out at three Republican senators for posing hostile questions to President Joe Biden’s historic judicial nominee Adeel Mangi during his recent confirmation hearing. He is the first Muslim-American nominee for the federal appellate court. During the Wednesday hearing by the Senate judiciary body, Senators Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz and…
Pakistan Urges UN Security Council to Fulfill Duty in Enforcing Gaza Ceasefire
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States Security Council to fulfill its responsibility to impose a cease-fire in Gaza, where more than 18,500 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched an air and ground offensive in October. On Tuesday, the 193-member UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire with 153…