Tue, 21-Oct-2025

World to ring in New Year under Covid cloud

World

SYDNEY: The world prepared to usher in 2022 on Friday after another tumultuous and pandemic-ridden year capped by new restrictions, soaring case numbers, and a slight glimmer of hope for better times ahead. The past 12 months saw a new US president and a new Adele album, the first spectator-free Olympics, and dreams of democracy … Read more

International day of the girl: UN and WHO extend support for girls

International day of the girl

The International Day of the girl is marked on October 11 every year. The objective behind the remembrance of this day is to celebrate the significance of girls around the world and to promote gender equality. The theme of International Day of girl this year is ‘My voice, our equal future’. Human rights organizations and … Read more

it’s never too late to turn the outbreak around, WHO chief

it’s never too late to turn the outbreak around, WHO chief

The World Health Organization has expressed hope that coronavirus pandemic will be controlled. Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it is never too late to turn the outbreak around. Confirmed cases of coronavirus have reached 20 million whereas the death toll can reach 750,000 in the coming days. However, the WHO urged that it was never too … Read more

Pakistan Coronavirus Update: Cases surge to 110065

Pakistan

Pakistan confirmed new 75 deaths by novel coronavirus in one day and the number of positive cases has surged to 110065. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 2189. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 4117 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Punjab … Read more

Deepika Padukone receives criticism on arranging a session with WHO chief

Deepika Padukone receives criticism on arranging a session with WHO chief

        Deepika Padukone had announced that she will be holding a session with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. However, people have shared negative comments on the internet over her announcement, as they claim WHO chief has been reportedly accused of hiding the dangers of coronavirus. In the session, she will talk about … Read more