Man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies
The passing of Richard Slayman, the first man to undergo a groundbreaking genetically modified pig kidney transplant, occurred two months after the operation. However, the hospital in US emphasized that there is no indication his demise was a result of the transplant itself. It’s noteworthy that previous attempts at transplanting
Poliovirus is spreading rapidly in Pakistan
Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) has been detected at 18 sites, including four new districts: Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, and Swat. The detection has been confirmed by the regional reference laboratory for polio eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Islamabad. This brings the total count of infected districts
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan postponed
The eagerly anticipated visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan has encountered a delay of over a month. According to reports, he is now expected to visit the country after Eid-ul-Adha in June. However, the final date and schedule are yet to be confirmed by officials. Earlier,
UN passes resolution granting Palestine new rights
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution on Friday granting Palestine new rights and privileges and urging the Security Council to reconsider its request for full United Nations membership. The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against, including the United States and Israel.
Modi’s rival Arvind Kejriwal released from jail to campaign in elections
India’s Supreme Court has given temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who is a vocal critic of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and a prominent figure in the Opposition. The court said the temporary bail would last until June 1, the last day of the seven-phase vote,