LAHORE: The content of an international regulatory framework on the regulation, monitoring and oversight of the activities of private military and security companies; the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent; and the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. Further resolutions adopted concerned the right to development; the use of mercenaries as…
LAHORE: Rising public debt costs are placing increasing pressure on the ability of developing countries to finance essential public services, with billions of people living in economies where interest payments exceed government spending on health or education, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).In its latest reporting on global debt, UNCTAD…
LAHORE: Journalists covering human rights violations, armed conflicts, violence and the experiences of vulnerable communities face significant professional and ethical challenges, highlighting the importance of specialized training in trauma-informed reporting.The Ochberg Fellowship, administered by the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia Journalism School, is designed for experienced journalists whose work involves reporting on…
NEW YORK: Fifteen countries have been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term in a vote that has drawn criticism from human rights organisations over the lack of competition among candidates.According to reporting by The Associated Press, all regional groups nominated exactly as many candidates as there were available seats…
ISLAMABAD: The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is creating new cybersecurity challenges, raising questions about how organizations can ensure that increasingly autonomous systems operate safely and responsibly.Unlike conventional AI tools that mainly respond to user instructions, AI agents can perform multiple tasks, interact with digital services and make decisions within defined parameters. These…
ISLAMABAD: Climate change is presenting growing challenges for public health systems worldwide, making reliable scientific information and effective public communication increasingly important.Extreme heat, changing rainfall patterns, floods and other weather-related hazards can affect human health in different ways. The scale of the impact varies according to local conditions, the vulnerability of communities and the capacity…
ISLAMABAD: Artificial intelligence and digital learning platforms are creating new opportunities for students, teachers and educational institutions, while raising important questions about accuracy, privacy and equal access to technology.AI-powered tools can help learners practise languages, understand difficult concepts and organise study materials. Teachers may also use digital platforms to prepare lessons and provide additional learning…
CHINIOT: A meeting of the District Emergency Response Committee was held under the Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Rizwan, in which a detailed review of the ongoing measures, surveillance, larval destruction and safety arrangements regarding dengue control across the district was taken. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioners Wasiq Abbas Haral, Ghazala Yasin, Assistant Commissioners…
CHINIOT: An important meeting of the District Education Authority was held under the Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Rizwan, in which a detailed review was taken of the provision of a safe educational environment to students in government and private educational institutions across the district, the availability of basic facilities the current condition of school buildings and…
BANGKOK: Developing countries have taken a significant step towards strengthening cooperation on debt-related challenges as the Borrowers’ Platform convened its first Governing Council meeting in Bangkok, bringing together finance ministers, central bank governors and senior government officials.The meeting, held during the IMF World Bank Annual Meetings, marks the beginning of the Platform’s first annual cycle…
