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In this image taken on May 8, 2019, a Pakistani doctor examines the blood sample from a patient for a HIV test at a state-run hospital. – AFPISLAMABAD: In a significant setback to Pakistan’s efforts to combat infectious diseases, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has reduced its financial support to the country for the current grant cycle, citing global funding pressures and the need to reprioritise allocations, The News reported.The cutback comes as Pakistan faces a sharp rise in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria cases, while its national health programmes continue to grapple with leadership gaps…
Lahore: The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert for the third spell of monsoon rains, forecasting strong winds and widespread downpours across most districts of Punjab from July 11th to July 17th. This monsoon activity is expected to impact various cities and regions, bringing significant rainfall and potential disruptions. According to a PDMA Punjab spokesperson, areas anticipating rain include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, and Wazirabad. Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, and Jhang are also expected to receive rainfall. Furthermore, heavy rains are specifically predicted for Toba Tek Singh, Nankana, Chiniot,…
Dhaka, Bangladesh — On July 16, 2024, as security forces launched a brutal crackdown on student protesters campaigning against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s increasingly authoritarian government, Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Shezan released a song. Titled Kotha Ko (speak up in Bangla), the song asked: “The country says it’s free, then where’s your roar?” It was the day that Abu Sayed, a protester, was killed, becoming the face of the campaign to depose Hasina after 15 years in power. Sayed’s death fuelled the public anger that led to intensified protests. And Shezan’s Kotha Ko, along with a song by another rapper, Hannan…
Berlin/Wam sent His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, a written message to Friedrich Mertz, adviser to the Federal Republic of Germany, related to bilateral relations and ways to enhance them between the two friendly countries. The letter was delivered by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al -Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the UAE’s private envoy to Germany, during his meeting with Thorstan Fry, President of the German Federal Chancellor, Minister of Special Tasks in Berlin, in the presence of Ahmed Al -Attar, the UAE ambassador to the Federal Republic of…
A representational image of a crime scene restricted with a police tape. — Reuters/FileRawalpindi police said on Friday said a father shot dead his daughter after she refused to delete her account on popular video-sharing app TikTok.”The girl’s father had asked her to delete her TikTok account. On refusal, he killed her,” a police spokesperson told AFP. According to a police report shared with AFP, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter on Tuesday “for honour”. He was subsequently arrested.The victim’s family initially tried to “portray the murder as a suicide” according to police in the city of Rawalpindi,…
Demi Lovato wipes social media clean to tease new musicDemi Lovato has begun promotion for her new music.The singer, 32, cleared her Instagram to tease her upcoming music with two cryptic posts. Lovato shared a glimpse of the music video on Thursday after wiping off her social media this week, captioning the clip, “it feels so right.”In the clip, the Grammy winner can be seen looking into the camera and mouthing the lyrics, “I’m not so sure, I’ve ever felt like this before / I can’t deny, it feels so right.”A thumbnail image of the video showed a full-size shot…
Made in Palestine is a documentary short set inside the Hirbawi textile factory, the last remaining producer of the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Run by three brothers, the sons of founder Hajj Yasser Hirbawi, the family business has preserved this craft since 1961. But the brothers say the factory is more than just a workplace. It’s a living symbol of resistance, memory and pride, woven deep into Palestinian heritage and identity. A film by Mariam Dwedar.
Major General Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah Al -Nuaimi, Commander -in -Chief of Ajman Police …
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir (left) welcomes President Asif Ali Zardari at a dinner hosted by the army chief to honour the political leadership. — ISPR/FileArmy chief’s sole focus on Pakistan’s strength, stability: Naqvi.He highlights president’s strong relation with forces’ leadership.”Fully aware of who’s behind malicious campaign,” says minister.The federal government on Thursday categorically rebuked speculations related to President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation and the claims that Field Marshal Asim Munir was “aspiring to assume the presidency”.”We are fully aware of who is behind the malicious campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif,…
Hoda Kotb reveals new furry family memberHoda Kotb and her kids are off to a new beginning with a new puppy. The former TODAY co-anchor welcomed the pup, Waffles, in a video posted to her Instagram on Thursday. “It’s official! Meet our newest addition — WAFFLES!” Kotb captioned the video, which showed her two daughters welcoming the sandy-coloured dog with open arms.The video begins with Kotb, 60, clapping as a friend brought Waffles out of a car to introduce the family, who stood in the driveway waiting to meet the new addition to their family.”Look how cute she is,” Kotb…