New York / New Delhi — A fresh report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing severe strain on India’s already fragile economy. According to the report, the Gulf region tensions could push an additional 2.5 million Indians into poverty, bringing the total…
In its latest review, the energy regulator raised the cost of diesel by 40 Kenya shillings to 206 ($1.6; £1.2) a litre, while petrol rose by 28 shillings to a similar level. It said this reflected higher global oil and shipping costs, even as the government cut value added tax to 13% from 16%.
It has been three years since civil war erupted in Sudan – leading to what is considered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The conflict has seen human suffering on a huge scale, with 65% of the population in need of food, water, shelter and medicine. Thousands of people have been killed, and millions forcibly displaced….
US Vice-President JD Vance has taken issue with Pope Leo, after his public sparring with Donald Trump about the war in Iran. A heckler in the crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia shouted as Vance chided the pontiff to “be careful when he talks about matters of theology”. Pope Leo – the…
During their third meeting, Drewes said Swalwell told her he needed to go back to his hotel room for something he forgot, where she alleged he choked and raped her. She had had one glass of wine, but was unable to move by the time she arrived at the room, she said, leading her to…
By Muhammad Shahzad | LahoreLAHORE: The 16th Syndicate meeting of Faisalabad Medical University was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, where key administrative and development matters were reviewed and approved.The meeting was attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zafar Ali Chaudhry, Additional Secretary Sidra Saleem, Director Budget and Accounts Hammad ul-Rab,…
By Dr Ansab Ali | LahoreLAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the provincial government is undertaking “historic and revolutionary” measures to strengthen the healthcare sector through major development projects and improved medical facilities.He was chairing a high-level meeting of the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department Punjab to review progress on key…
By Farzana Chaudhry | LahoreLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has announced that the Punjab Sports Department will organise mega sports events every month under a comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar, aligned with the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.Addressing a crowded press conference at the National Hockey Stadium, the…
