Basseterre, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Government of St Kitts and Nevis have ushered in a new era of investing through the “Investment Gateway Summit”, calling for its economic citizens to visit their home. Global investors and high-net-worth individuals (HWNIs) can explore endless opportunities whilst being hosted by the Government. The Prime Minister […]
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WTA Foundation and Gates Foundation launch new campaign—Women Change the Game—to urge action on women’s health and nutrition
Campaign includes the groundbreaking WTA Foundation Global Women’s Health Fund, which aims to help at least 1 million women in its first year with an inaugural donation from WTA Tour title sponsor Hologic St. Petersburg, Fla. and Seattle, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, on International Women’s Day, the WTA Foundation and the Bill […]
Read MorePakistan Reaffirms Support for Kashmiri People, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Muzaffarabad, In a definitive expression of solidarity, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his nation’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination, during his recent visit to Muzaffarabad…
Read MoreUN Expert Urges Taliban to Free Afghan Women Rights Defenders
Geneva, The United Nations expert on Afghanistan human rights, Richard Bennett, has issued an urgent plea to the Taliban for the release of women human rights defenders in observance of International Women’s Day.
According to Office of the High Comm…
Read MoreState Bank of Pakistan Announces Bank Holiday for Zakat Deduction on First Ramadan
Karachi, The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that it will observe the first day of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 A.H., as a ‘Bank Holiday’, specifically for the purpose of Zakat deduction. On this day, all banks, Development Finance Institutions…
Read MoreUN Human Rights Office Reports on Gaza Conflict and West Bank Settlement Expansion
Geneva, The United Nations Human Rights Office has issued grave concerns over the ongoing conflict in Gaza, now reaching its sixth month, and the acceleration of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
According to Office of the High Commissioner for …
Read MoreSECP Proposes Framework for Shariah-compliant Brokerage Services in Pakistan
Islamabad, The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a significant step towards integrating Islamic finance into the country’s securities market by releasing a concept paper on Shariah-compliant brokerage services. This initi…
Read MoreUN Experts Decry Unfair Trial of Belarusian Rights Defender and Colleagues
Geneva, United Nations experts have reiterated concerns over the trial and conviction of Belarusian human rights defender Ales Bialiatski and two of his colleagues, stressing potential violations of fair trial standards.
According to Office of the H…
Read MoreSECP Celebrates International Women’s Day, Showcases Progress in Gender Diversity
Islamabad, The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) marked International Women’s Day with a special event celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the corporate sector and within its ranks. The event highlighted the …
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