SHC orders crackdown against beggars at traffic signals
The Sindh High Court (SHC), directed the police, on Wednesday, to take strict action against beggars at traffic signals across Karachi.
Over 473M children lived in conflict-affected areas: UNICEF
ANKARA, (Anadolu Agency): A new UNICEF report on Monday said that more than 473 million children lived in conflict-affected areas in 2023 and that the number likely rose in 2024. “Children’s lives, rights and well-being are increasingly under threat in conflict. Over 473 million children-more than one in six globally-lived
Pakistan launches seven-day anti-polio vaccine drive
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s polio programme has launched an anti-polio drive in the country in an effort to inoculate 44 million children under the age of 5. The seven-day drive in 143 districts of the country began just days after authorities said the number of new polio cases reported in Pakistan this
20 children die due to diphtheria in KP
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 380 cases of diphtheria have been reported this year, with 20 children losing their lives due to the disease, according to the health department.
Australia plans social media ban for kids under 16
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that his government will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban social media use for children under the age of 16. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Albanese told a news conference. He said that
Pneumonia on the rise in Karachi among children
increase in pneumonia cases among children in hospitals in Karachi
‘Equip children with skills, not property’: Haroon Shahid
Renowned Pakistani actor Haroon Shahid has underscored the importance of imparting essential skills and values to children, rather than simply leaving them material wealth. Speaking on a private TV channel’s morning show alongside fellow actor Kamran Jilani, Shahid discussed his approach to parenting. Focus on education & values Shahid shared,
29 children under age of three test positive for HIV in Sindh
At least 29 children under the age of three have tested positive for HIV in the Mirpurkhas district of Sindh, a deeply concerning revelation. According to a doctor, the actual number of cases is likely higher than reported. This alarming situation was detailed in a letter dated June 13 from
Ex-smokers who vape face higher lung cancer risk
A recent study in South Korea found that individuals who quit smoking and then took up vaping were more likely to develop lung cancer than those who did not vape. Study Details Yeon Wook Kim led this research at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He stated, “This is the first
Pakistan Recorded Highest Rainfall in April Since 1961: PMD Report
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday revealed that the country experienced its “wettest April since 1961”. According to PMD, Pakistan received 59.3 millimetres of rainfall in the month of April, “excessively above” the normal average of 22.5 millimetres. The PMD’s monthly climate report further revealed that at least 144 individuals
