THREE years ago, in 2020, GLOBOCAN, the global platform for cancer statistics, cited 10,538 new cases of lung cancer in Pakistan, making it the third most common cancer in the country after breast and oral cavity cancer. While two regional cancer registries,
Role of National Human Rights Institutions The role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) is multifaceted, and they play a very important role in the promotion and protection of human rights within their respective countries. NHRIs act as independent bodies, established by
Islamabad:The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) took a significant step in combating gender-based violence (GBV) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday. The MOU emphasises the inclusion and mainstreaming of women with disabilities in their efforts. The
KARACHI: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have taken a step forward in promoting legal awareness and providing free legal aid to vulnerable communities in Sindh. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, forging a strong partnership
SHIKARPUR-The Sindh government organised a ceremony to distribute ownership rights certificates of house plots to the flood victims of last year in Shikarpur. The Sindh government conducted a survey of 2.1 million houses in the whole Sindh, for which a package of
KASHMORE/ HYDERABAD: Sindh chief minister on Sunday announced ’special katcha allowance’ for policemen going after the dacoits in the riverine area (Katcha area) besides construction of fortified pickets to strengthen policing in the dacoit-infested region. Crediting the government of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
KARACHI: The tussle between medics seeking better remuneration abroad and the government showing an unwillingness to expedite the recruitment of newer nurses, has instigated a huge shortage of medics, leaving the lives of ailing patients to hang loosely in between. Where the weakened
KARACHI: A street gettogether was organized at historic Denso Hall Walking Street by Dr Yasmeen Lari, the Chief Operating Officer of the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan. The event brought together prominent personalities from all walks of life with an aim of making Karachi
THE world is at an inflection point with mounting geopolitical tensions and global economic volatility contributing to a fraught and unstable situation. Multilateralism is facing growing challenges in an increasingly fragmented international system. The resurgence of East-West tensions, Ukraine war and intensifying
HYDERABAD: The committee set up by Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon a couple of days back is scheduled to meet on Monday (today) to start its task of chalking out a comprehensive plan vis-à-vis the ongoing anti-dacoit operation