“Closing the digital divide between girls and boys is about more than just having access to the internet and technology. It’s about empowering girls to become innovators, creators, and leaders,” said UNICEF Director of Education Robert Jenkins. “If we want to tackle gender gaps in the labour market, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (or STEM), we must start…
Volker Perthes, who is also head of UN Transition Assistance Mission UNITAMS, welcomed the lull in fighting in some parts of the country between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), noting that “it is not being fully respected”. He called on both sides to stick to the final…
Looking back on two of the most difficult periods since the plant opened in 1977, Chernobyl employees shared their personal stories with UN News on the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Ground zero Evgeny Yashin was a 40-year-old chemist at the Chernobyl plant when the nuclear power reactor accident unfolded in April 1986, resulting in…
The trophy of the ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand was unveiled. The unveiling ceremony of the trophy was held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and New Zealand cricket team captain Tom Latham were present on this occasion. Pictures of the trophy were shared on social media by…
Photo courtesy of PCB New Zealand captain Tom Latham says that he will try to present the best game in ODI matches as well. Speaking at a press conference in Rawalpindi, Tom Latham said that New Zealand made a brilliant comeback in the T20 series. He further said that it was best to tie the…
Chaudhry Parvez Elahi. File photo The Central President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has said that the government does not want elections on a date, but on a date of its own choice. Various political figures met Parvez Elahi in Lahore. Speaking on this occasion, Pervez Elahi said that bold decisions have to…
File photo The spokesperson of the National Assembly has said that the resigned members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cannot participate in the meeting. In a statement, the spokesperson said that the Speaker National Assembly took the decision after consulting with constitutional experts. He said that the Sindh High Court suspended the Election Commission’s notification regarding…
Photo courtesy of Google 10 policemen and 1 driver were killed as a result of an explosion in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. According to Indian media, the policemen were returning after the operation when their vehicle was hit by an IED. According to Indian media, the team of police personnel was returning after an…
File photo The crude oil ship from Russia is likely to reach Pakistan by May 24. According to sources in the Ministry of Energy, it is too early to say how cheap crude oil will be. Sources say that now the cargo will come from Russia only for testing, the Russian crude oil import PSO…
File photo Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Naseem Shah revealed the fact of writing a thank you message to Indian actress and model Urushi Rotila on her social media account. In a TV interview, an Indian actress was asked about Naseem Shah getting an honorary police rank and sending birthday wishes to Naseem Shah. On…
