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Pakistan’s Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) will conduct walk-in interviews this month to select qualified nurses for deployment to Saudi Arabia, according to state-run media on Monday.In May, Pakistan’s state media reported that Saudi Arabia needed nursing staff in various specialties, including cardiac care, emergency, medical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, critical care, hemodialysis, neonatal care, oncology, surgical care, and intensive care. The OEC stated that it would send trained and qualified nurses to the Kingdom. newsb reaking "All staff will be selected through walk-in interviews on different dates and locations, specifically on June 27th & 28th, 2024 at Shalimar Tower Hotel Jail Road, Lahore, and on July 2nd & 3rd, 2024, at the Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel, Rawalpindi," the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.In May, it was announced that only qualified female candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, 4 years) or Pos...

Julian Paul Assange, Australian publisher and founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from UK prison after striking a deal with US Justice Department. Under the settlment, Assange will plead guilty to a single charge and will not serve any additional time in US custody. Reports shared in international media said Julian is expected to plead guilty to an Espionage Act charge in a court in the Mariana Islands, a US commonwealth in the Western Pacific. ne wsbreaking He will be sentenced to five years, the same amount of time he has already served in prison while fighting extradition to the US. newsb reaking The charges against Assange stem from WikiLeaks' publication of classified information related to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Assange's release follows a long legal battle and c...

LAHORE – The bodies of a husband and wife were discovered after three days in the provincial capital. According to police, the deceased couple, Abdul Latif and his wife Abida, were found on the upper floor of their residence in Baghbanpura. They had been living on the upper floor of their nephew's house for the past 12 years. Following the discovery, forensic teams gathered evidence, and the police have initiated an investigation, considering various angles including possible homicide. Police stated that the exact cause of death will be determined after a post-mortem examination

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted an early and above-normal monsoon season for the provinces of Punjab and Balochistan, commencing from the first week of July. This prediction has prompted the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue emergency alerts and initiate precautionary measures to mitigate potential risks associated with the heavy rainfall. Monsoon in Punjab Similarly, the PDMA Punjab has issued a monsoon alert, forecasting a 35% increase in rainfall compared to normal levels. The monsoon season in Punjab is expected to commence on July 1st, with the following rainfall projections: First Week of July: 15 to 50 millimeters Second Week of July: 25 to 35 millimeters Fourth Week of July: 50 to 70 millimeters Monsoon in Balochistan Balochistan is bracing for significant monsoon rains this year, with specific districts such as Lasbela, Nasirabad, and the Makran Division identified as high-risk areas. The PDMA has already declared an ...

In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the rights of minorities and all citizens across Pakistan, the National Assembly has unanimously approved an accord following the recent spate of violence and fatalities in Swat linked to blasphemy allegations. Under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the National Assembly convened to address critical issues including budgetary discussions. The session, marked by impassioned debates and calls for action, underscored the urgency of protecting minority communities amidst escalating tensions. Khawaja Asif, a prominent voice during the session, expressed grave concern over the suppression of minority voices in Pakistan, citing instances of violence in Swat, Sargodha, and Faisalabad. He emphasized that no blood should be shed in the name of religion and urged unity in adopting a steadfast and unified stance on these critical issues. Federal minister for law and justice, Nazeer Tarar presented the agreement concerning the Swat...

The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) announced this week that Pakistan's first human milk bank, established earlier this month, has been suspended pending further guidance from the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII). A human milk bank, also known as a breast milk bank or lactarium, is a service that collects, screens, processes, pasteurizes, and dispenses human milk donated by nursing mothers who are not biologically related to the recipient infant. For women unable to breastfeed or produce sufficient milk, pasteurized donor breast milk can be a vital alternative. Earlier this month, SICHN announced the establishment of Pakistan's first human milk bank in collaboration with UNICEF, calling it a “significant milestone in maternal health.” However, a statement from SICHN dated June 21 cited a revised fatwa issued by Darul Uloom Karachi on June 16, 2024, prompting the suspension of the milk bank’s operations. “This decision is in compliance with the ...

LAHORE - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Wego which will help the carrier connect with a wider audience and offer them outstanding travel options. Pause Unmute Remaining Time -10:23 Unibots.com Wego is a top travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the collaboration would provide Pakistani travelers with an enriched travel experience. The advantage of this collaboration is that the two partners will offer seamless access to a wide array of flight options and competitive prices. Under the proposed plan, PIA's extensive flight network would be integrated with Wego’s state-of-the-art booking platform to provide travelers an unparalleled level of convenience and choice of travel to and from Pakistan. Chief Commercial Officer of PIA, Nausherwan Adil confirmed the partnership and said this will offer the travelers outstanding travel options. On the other hand, Chie...