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Peshawar University Announces Winter Holidays

  The University of Peshawar has officially announced its winter vacation schedule for the 2025–26 academic session. According to the notification, the university will remain closed from December 22, 2025, to January 3, 2026. During this period, all academic and administrative offices will be closed. However, the university has emphasized that all scheduled exams and tests will continue as planned, and students are advised to follow the existing academic timetable. University authorities stated that the winter break is part of the seasonal academic calendar and aims to give students and staff adequate time to rest and prepare for the upcoming term. Regular classes and administrative operations will resume on January 3, 2026.
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Global Forced Displacement Hits Record High: Can the World Unite to End the Crisis?


 The United Nations sounds the alarm as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches an unprecedented 114 million. In a record-breaking statistic, the UNHCR reveals the immense scale of human suffering caused by war, persecution, and humanitarian crises. The first half of 2023 has seen conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with enduring challenges in Afghanistan and multifaceted crises in Somalia, contributing to this staggering figure.


UNHCR's Mid-Year Trends Report discloses that, by the end of June 2023, 110 million people were forcibly displaced globally—an increase of 1.6 million from the previous year. This milestone, the highest since the agency began collecting data in 1975, emphasizes the pressing need for international attention and collaborative efforts.


Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, highlights the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza but emphasizes the global proliferation of conflicts, leading to widespread displacement. He critiques the international community's inability to prevent or resolve conflicts, urging collective action to allow displaced individuals to return home or rebuild their lives.


The report sheds light on the fact that over half of displaced individuals never cross international borders, underscoring the significance of addressing internal displacement within regions. Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine contribute to nearly one-third of the global forced displacement, emphasizing specific areas requiring focused efforts.


With events unfolding in Gaza, Sudan, and beyond, the prospect of peace and solutions for refugees may seem distant. Grandi acknowledges the challenges but emphasizes the importance of perseverance. The call is clear: the world must unite to find comprehensive and lasting solutions for the millions displaced, reiterating that the global community cannot afford to give up on those in desperate need.


As the numbers reach unprecedented levels, the question remains: Can the world overcome political and humanitarian hurdles to bring an end to this record-breaking forced displacement crisis?

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