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  Aid agencies decry ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza as Jordan hosts emergency summit Israeli bombardment and closure of border crossings have compounded disaster, say aid workers  Dead Sea conference aims to bolster the international community’s collective, coordinated response DUBAI: Eight months after the war in Gaza began, the Palestinian population is in the grips of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, deprived of sufficient food, water, shelter, sanitation and health services while under constant Israeli bombardment. Israel’s military offensive has killed at least 36,654 Palestinians and injured 83,309 since Oct. 7, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. The UN’s World Food Programme describes the situation in northern Gaza as a “full-blown famine.” In response to the deepening crisis, Jordan is hosting an emergency international conference today to assess the humanitarian response. The event, at the King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center near the Dead Sea, is co-hos

  Consider children's welfare in women's bail cases: SC Top court grants bail to woman accused in murder case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should consider the interests of a woman's children when adjudicating her bail application. A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Minallah granted bail to a woman accused in a murder case, referencing Section 497 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).  The section states that individuals accused of non-bailable offences may be released on bail unless there are reasonable grounds to believe they are guilty of an offence punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for ten years. However, the first proviso of the section allows for the conditional release on bail of persons under sixteen, women, and those who are sick or infirm. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, authoring the order, highlighted the importance of the proviso as beneficial legislation, stressing that the cour

  Revealed: What facilities does Imran Khan enjoy at Adiala jail? Govt responds to PTI founder's claims of being kept in solitary confinement ISLAMABAD: In a bid to set the record straight, the federal government Thursday submitted the details of the facilities being provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail. The PTI founder, who has been incarcerated at Adiala jail, told the Supreme Court during a hearing of the NAB law amendments case that he was being kept in solitary confinement. They (jail authorities) do not let me meet my legal team. I am being kept in solitary confinement here. I neither have any material nor a library to prepare for the case," Khan had informed Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa during the hearing. The government said that during the hearing on May 30, Khan, who had joined the hearing via video link claimed that "his legal team was being denied access to him and that he was being kept in solitary confinement". The

  Abdul Aleem Khan hails success of Pakistan-China business conference Highlights signing of 32 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in Shenzhen Minister for Privatization and Board of Investment, Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday hailed the fruitful outcome of the recent Pakistan-China Business Conference held in Shenzhen, China, emphasizing the significant strides made in bolstering bilateral trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to the media in China, he expressed satisfaction over the robust participation of 500 Chinese and 100 Pakistani companies in the conference, deeming it as an encouraging sign for future collaborations. He highlighted the signing of 32 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the conference, noting that these agreements would serve to fortify Pak-China trade ties across various sectors including agriculture, fertilizer, IT, mobile, and pharmaceuticals. The federal minister underscored the practical promotion of business-to-business activities throu

  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has urged the nation to offer unwavering support to the national cricket team as they prepare for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. Speaking at a dinner held in honor of the team at Pakistan House in London, Naqvi emphasized the importance of unity and backing the players during this critical period. “This is the time to support the team. I urge everyone to stop criticizing the team for the next four weeks. This team will win the World Cup for you,” Naqvi said during his address and subsequent media interaction. “This is the time to support the team. I urge everyone to stop criticizing the team for the next four weeks. This team will win the World Cup for you,” Naqvi said during his address and subsequent media interaction. Naqvi highlighted the immense talent within the squad, urging the nation to rally behind the players. “The Pakistani team comprises excellent players with immense talent. I request everyone to

  Azam Khan Removes All Posts From Social Media After Excessive Bullying Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan has deleted all his photos and videos from his social media accounts amid criticism over his fitness following his defeat against England in the 4th T20I match where he dropped crucial catches.