In a speech marking 60 years of UN Trade and Development – the agency previously known by the acronym UNCTAD – the UN Secretary-General highlighted the multiple challenges standing in the way of a more sustainable and inclusive global economy for all. “New and protracted conflicts are having a ripple effect across the global economy. Global debt…
“In Gaza, we are deeply committed to humanitarian aid to the population in Gaza, where UNRWA is the backbone of that support,” Mr. Guterres told journalists in Geneva. “We have faced a number of difficulties and obstacles that are well known, but nothing diminishes our commitment,” he added, amid a long-running misinformation campaign to discredit…
Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said the UN and partners were continuing to deliver “critical humanitarian assistance”, focusing on communities on the frontlines, but there is “growing concern about the decrease in humanitarian funding amidst the significant scale of need.” Infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, energy and water systems, continue…
Islamabad: The High Court has issued a restraining order on the change of the Election Tribunal of Islamabad. According to Express News, there has been a big progress in the case against the new tribunal for three circles of Islamabad, according to which Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Justice Aamir Farooq has issued an injunction…
Karachi: Site Superhighway Industrial Area Police, acting on a tip-off near Sohrab Goth, arrested 6 accused who had stolen cattle worth crores of rupees and recovered 35 cattle (calves) from their possession. According to SSP East Dr. Farrukh Raza, the trader from Rahim Yar Khan had brought his cattle to Karachi for sale and the…
Lahore: The railway administration has decided to run the fourth Eid special train in view of the extra rush on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha for the convenience of the people. According to the details, it has been decided to run the fourth special train between Karachi and Lahore. According to the details, the train will…
It is hoped that billions of rupees will be saved in the light of the recommendations of the high-powered committee, said the Prime Minister (Photo: PID). Islamabad: In a meeting held to reduce government expenditure, the Prime Minister was asked to eliminate government posts that have been vacant for a year. According to Express News,…
This was among the conclusions listed in the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, released on Wednesday. “Amid months of losses and despair, retribution and atrocities, the only tangible result has been compounding the immense suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis, with civilians,…
Aspirants will submit their applications online within 15 days from the date of publication of advertisement. Islamabad Police recruitment advertisement has been released. According to the spokesperson of Islamabad Police, recruitment will be done for 918 executive and 195 ministerial staff vacancies. 118 ASIs and 800 constables are included out of 918 in the Executive….
Photo: Screen grab Lahore: Pakistan Railways has produced wagons of international standard for goods vehicles locally, now the goods vehicle will also be able to run at a speed of 100 km per hour. CEO Railway inaugurated wagons at Lahore Cantt Railway Station, 40 high capacity wagons were added to the railway fleet. Wagons with…
