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By: Nabeel Rehman Facilitating healthcare provisions for the transgender community, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued directives last Monday, instructing health authorities to designate separate rooms in all District Headquarters (DHQ) hospitals across the province. Moreover, the government has committed to allocating specific land for the burial of transgender persons. The announcement came following a meeting between the Chief Minister and Governor Ghulam Ali to address the pressing issues faced by the transgender community within society. Such initiatives mark steps towards the inclusion and progress of marginalized communities in society. Sobia Khan, a trans rights activist and executive member…

ISLAMABAD: easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform has embraced the spirit of Eid ul Fitr, ensuring that its users continue to send and receive Eidi in a hassle-free manner. With its flagship eidipaisa campaign titled “Aap ki eidi Aap ko Mubarak,” highlighting the convenience and ease of its eidi feature, all easypaisa users can securely send and receive eidi along with personalized messages, and share the joy of eid with their loved ones. The eidi feature, which is prominently displayed within the easypaisa app, allows users to conveniently send eidi to their loved ones. Users can send eidi by…

HANOI: A state of emergency was declared in Vietnam on Saturday as thousands of people grapple with a critical shortage of fresh water due to drought and salinization. The crisis, exacerbated by a prolonged heatwave, has particularly affected Tien Giang province, located 60km south of the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh. In Tan Phu Dong, an area with 12km of coastline along the South China Sea and an intricate network of waterways, the impact has been devastating. Salinization, the infiltration of salt water from the sea, has wreaked havoc on crops and left thousands of households, out of the…

Following the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the suspension of diplomatic coordination with Israel, as reported by Israeli media. According to a Tel Aviv-based news channel citing official sources, the Emirati foreign ministry has expressed outrage to Israeli ambassador Amir Hayek regarding the incident. Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, reportedly reached out to his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed, via phone to address the situation. Meanwhile, in an attempt to seek resolution, Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Yaakov Blitshtein, held discussions with Ambassador…

ISLAMABAD: Meta has launched a series of specially created Ramadan themed features across its apps to help people connect with their loved ones ahead of Eid. To help make online check-ins more fun, WhatsApp has released a new sticker pack, which includes stickers in Urdu, designed to help Pakistanis share timely well-wishes with their nearest and dearest. As we get closer to Eid, many go online to buy their clothes for the occasion. Creators like Osamah Nasir and Ayla Adnan are on Instagram, sharing their favorite Pakistani clothing brands, like Moosajee and House of Aamna Aqeel. They are calling on…

easypaisa has once again demonstrated its prowess on the global stage with its groundbreaking “Audio Nikahnama” campaign securing significant recognition at the esteemed CLIO Awards. Standing out as the sole Pakistani brand to clinch accolades this year, easypaisa earned two bronze awards in the categories of “Specific Target Audience” and “Use of Platform/Native Integration” within the audio and digital/mobile mediums. Established in 1959, the CLIO Awards are revered for their acknowledgment of excellence in advertising, heralding bold and innovative work that propels the industry forward while fostering connections within the creative community. Renowned as the world’s premier international advertising award,…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has said that the exports from the South Asian country witnessed an increase of 8.93 percent during the first nine months of the current financial year (2023-24) compared to the corresponding period of previous year. As per the PBS data, exports from Pakistan increased up to $22.914 billion during July-March (2023-24) as against the exports of $21.036 billion in July-March (2022-23), indicating an increase of 8.93 percent. The PBS stated that the imports into Pakistan decreased by 8.65 percent to $39.944 billion in the current fiscal year against the imports of $43.724 billion…

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has focused his attention during the past month on addressing economic issues, improving domestic and foreign affairs, and providing facilities to the public. His activities over the past month demonstrate a clear commitment to enhancing the country’s economic situation. The new federal government has prioritized initiating reforms on an urgent basis, focusing on immediate improvement measures. Instead of mere verbal claims or loud announcements, written directives are being issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasizing the implementation of these directives by each ministry through the submission of written performance reports. During the past…

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) for Humanitarian Response to support the establishment of a Primary Care Health Facility in the flood-affected District Thatta, at Makli. Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of Bank Alfalah, who graciously donated $10 million to the devastating floods that hit Pakistan, the Bank has embarked on a two-pronged strategy to redevelop communities. This partnership with IHHN is part of a phase 2 plan to address long-term healthcare issues. Under the…

ISLAMABAD: Unilever Pakistan and Karachi Press Club held an interactive session to address the development needs for climate journalism in Pakistan. The event was attended by prominent journalists, aimed to delve into the nuances of climate change reporting and its critical importance in shaping public awareness and policy discourse. The session commenced with an overview of Unilever’s sustainability initiatives, which not only aim to transform the livelihoods of those associated with the organization but also aspire to create a broader impact on society. Discussions revolved around the imperative to distinguish between climate change and its impacts, as well as the…