Author: Sajjad Ali

NEW YORK: A UNICEF report on Friday revealed that teenagers particularly girls are bearing the burden of global AIDS with 63 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every day. UNIFCE Global Snapshot on Children with HIV and AIDS report released on World AIDS Day said that a total of 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 have been tested HIV positive in in 2022, despite advancements. While infections among girls aged 10-19 have nearly halved since 2010, dropping from 190,000, they still face a higher risk of contracting HIV compared to boys. In 2022, there were 270,000 new HIV infections globally among children…

As the winter breeze starts to embrace the bustling city of Dubai, an air of festivity and cheer descends upon its vibrant streets. Dubai, known for its opulence and grandeur, transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and sandy landscapes, the city adorns itself with dazzling lights, cheerful decorations, and a myriad of winter markets that beckon both locals and tourists alike. The Festive Extravaganza: Global Village One of the most iconic winter markets in Dubai is the renowned Global Village. A melting pot of cultures, Global Village brings together pavilions representing over 90…

GAZA:  Israel restored airstrikes  following expiration of six-day extended ceasefire on Friday. The latest airstrikes left fourteen Palestinians dead and dozens wounded within the initial two hours after the expiration of the Gaza truce. The spokesperson for Gaza’s health ministry, Ashraf Al-Qidra, conveyed this grim news, highlighting that a significant number of the casualties were women and children.

ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued an order on Friday to expunge the name of former federal minister Shireen Mazari from the Passport Control List (PCL). Details reveal that Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri of the IHC had previously reserved the decision on a petition seeking the removal of Shireen Mazari’s name from the passport control list. The court deemed the inclusion of Shireen Mazari’s name in the passport control list as both unfair and illegal. In response, it directed the Director General (DG) Immigration to promptly remove her name from the PCL and submit a…

PESHAWAR: The merged districts of KP-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa- now have only half the representation, with three districts combined into one seat in the National Assembly, following the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) adjustment of constituencies based on the 2023 census. As the ECP released the final list of constituencies, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s representation in the National Assembly has reduced from 51 seats to 45. As a result of the new delimitation, the merged districts’ seats in the National Assembly, which previously numbered 12, now account for six seats. In a significant shift, three districts—Lower South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan, and North Waziristan—have…

SHIKARPUR:  At least five person were killed when a car plunged into a deep ravine due to fog in Shikarpur on Thursday night. According to details, at the Janon Bypass at the National Highway where an over-speeding car overturned and fell into a deep gorge, killing five persons on the spot. Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead bodies to a nearby hospital. According to rescue sources, the deceased were residents of Naushahro Feroze.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the final list of constituencies for the upcoming elections in the country. As per the list, the National Assembly will have 266 general seats, while the provincial assemblies across the country will have 593 general seats. For the National Assembly, Islamabad will have three general seats, Punjab 141, Sindh 61, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 45, and Balochistan 16. Additionally, there will be 60 seats for women and 10 reserved seats for minorities in the National Assembly. Punjab Final List of Constituencies As per the recently unveiled list of constituencies by the Election Commission…

PARIS: The Prime Minister of France Elisabeth Borne has asked her cabinet members to say goodbye to WhatsApp and other popular instant messaging apps such as Signal, and Telegram. According to a circular, Prime Minister Borne instructed ministers and their top-level staff to install the Olvid app on their phones and computers. Olvid, a messaging app developed by a Paris-based startup, is being promoted as a more secure alternative. The objective is to heighten the security of exchanges involving confidential information, as confirmed by the Prime Minister’s office in response to reports from French media. Olvid, created by two cryptography…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday penned a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa concerning cases and political activities. The letter asserts that PTI is facing restrictions in conducting independent political activities. Consequently, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is urged to ensure an impartial role in campaign activities alongside PTI. Furthermore, the letter highlights the registration of false First Information Reports (FIRs) against PTI workers and leaders. Journalists are reportedly being targeted, hindering the election campaign, and leaders are facing arrests despite judicial orders. The correspondence also raises concerns about the alleged forced change in…

ISLAMABAD: Recent revelations point to an emerging power struggle within the family of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, involving his spouse Bushra Bibi and his sisters. In a recently leaked audio conversation between Bushra Bibi and prominent lawyer Latif Khosa, she expressed grievances about Imran Khan’s sisters, recalling an incident during a meeting with Imran Khan in jail. This marks not the first time audio featuring Bushra Bibi has surfaced. According to Bushra Bibi, the presence of Imran Khan’s sisters during the meeting created a significant issue, and she voiced her displeasure at their interference. She clarified that she…