KARACHI: As climate change impacts increase, and populations grow, there is an urgent need, within and between countries, to unite around protecting and conserving our most precious resource. Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when people have unequal, or no access, tensions can rise between communities and […]
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KARACHI: Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome 21. It is not yet known why this syndrome occurs, but Down Syndrome has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, […]
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MANHATTAN (UNITED NATIONS): The UN General Assembly Friday (15th March. 2024) adopted a Pakistani resolution, by a big majority, that calls for, among other elements, concerted action to fight ongoing violence against Muslims and requests the UN Secretary-General to appoint a special envoy to combat Islamophobia. Prior to adopting the new resolution, entitled: ‘Measures to […]
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MANHATTAN: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in his message on the occasion of Int‘l Day to Combat Islamophobia being observed on Friday (15th March, 2024) has urged the world leaders to make commitment together to promote mutual respect and understanding, foster social cohesion, and build peaceful, just and inclusive societies for all. Antonio Guterres noted: […]
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ISLAMABAD: The speakers at roundtable on significance of international solidarity to combat Islamophobia underscored the growing trend of hatred towards Muslims in the western and non-western parts of the world urging a major consensus and cooperation to overcome the menace. To commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at […]
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MANHATTAN: UN Secretary General António Guterres, in his Ramazan message has asked to silence guns in the Middle East. “Today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan – a period when Muslims around the world celebrate and spread the values of peace, reconciliation and solidarity. “Yet even though Ramadan has begun – the […]
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KARACHI (UN): Invest in women for achieving gender equality and well-being in all aspects of life. It is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. Here are five key […]
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KARACHI: The Dept. of Psychology at the University of Karachi (KU) hosted on Thursday (23rd Feb, 2024) a thought-provoking panel discussion centered around the themes of inclusivity and sustainability. The event brought together distinguished guests and experts who attempted to explore the significance of these topics in shaping a better future for humanity. Dr. Saima […]
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MANHATTAN (FAO): Besieged Gaza’s population is suffering unprecedented levels of near famine-like conditions as deadly Israeli attacks on the enclave continue, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Some 550,000 people are now likely facing catastrophic food insecurity levels, while the whole population is in crisis mode, the UN agency said. FAO Deputy […]
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MANHATTAN: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stressed that gender equality in science is essential to building a better future for all, as he marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. “Sadly, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases that prevent them from pursuing careers in science,” he noted in […]
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