Geneva: Escalating armed conflict in Yemen in recent weeks has deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis for children. UNICEF says roughly 130,000 people were displaced over the past three weeks, including about 71,000 children, with most affected families fleeing Taiz province and its surrounding areas.UNICEF’s Yemen representative, Peter Hawkins-style official Aquiles [Yiend], speaking in Geneva,…
The Hague: The International Criminal Court has already put multiple contingency measures in place to protect its operations from possible new US sanctions, though it has not yet received formal notice of any such action.Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan told the Financial Times that the court has overhauled its technical systems and arranged alternative banking,…
Tel Aviv: According to a Haaretz report, roughly 28% of Israeli police officers have left the force since National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took office in December 2022.The figures reportedly emerged from closed-door meetings held amid a broader police staffing shortage. Despite an increase in recruitment, police stations and the traffic division still face a…
Tel Aviv: According to a Haaretz report, roughly 28% of Israeli police officers have left the force since National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took office in December 2022.The figures reportedly emerged from closed-door meetings held amid a broader police staffing shortage. Despite an increase in recruitment, police stations and the traffic division still face a…
Washington: Amid the ongoing US-Canada trade dispute, a new survey has found that large majorities in both countries view President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports as the wrong decision.According to the Public First survey, 83% of Canadians called the tariffs a wrong decision, while only 8% deemed them correct. In the US, 56% of…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organised a walk and seminar at the City Campus on Friday to mark World Pharmacist Day. The event aimed to highlight and promote the vital role of pharmacists in improving healthcare and…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Board of Directors of the Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC) has approved a Rs44 billion budget for the financial year 2026-27, including Rs15 billion for development projects in industrial zones managed by the company. The decision was taken during the 177th meeting of the PIEDMC…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore concluded a two-day training programme titled “Building Competence for Compliance: Public Procurement Rules (PPRA) & Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act (PEEDA)” at its City Campus Lahore. UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani presided over the concluding ceremony…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has expressed concerns over the examination process of the MDCAT entrance test conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, saying certain measures taken during the examination have raised questions among candidates. The concerns were expressed during an emergency meeting of PMA…
Vows improved patient care, strict discipline and zero-tolerance policy By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, September 26: Prof. Dr. Jodat Saleem has assumed charge as the new Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Lahore General Hospital (LGH), pledging to improve patient care, strengthen discipline and ensure a better hospital environment….
