NA fires 220 staffers to save money after MNAs’ pay hike
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has laid off over 200 employees to cut expenditures, official documents revealed weeks after parliamentarians hiked their salaries and other remunerations by around 300 per cent. In its annual report published at the end of the parliamentary year, the National Assembly Secretariat said 220 employees were fired during two phases of…
Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies
Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical treatments…
Iowa governor signs bill removing gender identity from state civil rights protections
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that strikes gender identity from Iowa law, making the state the first to remove civil rights from a previously protected class.
In photos: Ramadan kicks off in Gaza amid ceasefire deal
Palestinians continue traditional Ramadan celebrations in the southern Gaza Strip to a backdrop of devastation from Israeli attacks in the Israel-Hamas war. The big picture: While observed last year in the thick of the humanitarian crisis, the monthlong Islamic holiday is celebrated this year amid a Gaza ceasefire deal and 42-day truce…
We now know how much emissions have delayed the next glacial period
Changes in Earth’s orbit drive long-term glacial cycles, but a new forecast suggests this ancient pattern is being disrupted for tens of thousands of years due to human-induced global warming…
Court Petition Seeks Conjugal Visits for Prisoners
Three petitioners, John Wangai, Peter Agoro, and Antony Murimi, have taken their fight for prisoners’ conjugal rights to court, arguing that denying inmates this fundamental right lacks legal justification. They claim the current policy violates Article 45 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to family life…
Amofaks Foundation Launches Operations in Lagos
Holds Book Presentation and Humanitarian Awards Seeks ₦250 Million to Empower Orphans and Widows Amofaks Foundation Incorporation, a leading non-governmental organization, officially launched its operations in Nigeria on Thursday, February… The post Amofaks Foundation Launches Operations in Lagos appeared first on City People Magazine…
ACLU sues to block migrant transfers to Guantanamo
WASHINGTON — A U.S. civil rights group sued Saturday to block the Trump administration from potentially transferring 10 migrants from the U.S. to a naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detailing harsh conditions and suicide attempts among migrants held there. The American Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit in federal court in Washington…Saudi Arabia Invests Over $7 Billion in Global Humanitarian Projects
The Saudi Arabian Government has pledged to intensify its efforts in alleviating the suffering of vulnerable populations. According to recent disclosures, over $7 billion has been allocated to humanitarian projects across 91 countries. This initiative reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to promoting global unity and support. These projects…