Commemorating the world’s languages – all 6,700 of them – since 1999, the Day aims at celebrating ways of showcasing the world’s linguistic tapestry, committing to the preservation of the diversity of languages as a common heritage, and working for quality education – in mother tongues – for all, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the…
Matilda Bogner, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), told journalists in Geneva that the civilian death toll in the southern city of Mariupol – besieged and bombarded by Russian missiles – had been particularly high. “My colleagues interviewed a former prisoner of war, and he was from Mariupol and he…
The incident took place that morning near the village of Songobia, in central Mali, as their supply convoy was heading to its base in Sévaré. El-Ghassim Wane, the head of MINUSMA, condemned the attack and offered his deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased peacekeepers. “This is another tragic illustration of the…
Describing the new laws as a “fundamental feminist achievement”, they said the move was part of an ambitious agenda for social progress. The legislation guarantees and facilitates access to sexual and reproductive rights in the country. New menstrual leave, abortion laws The new overarching measures ensure safe and accessible abortions provided by national health agencies….
Roman Rais – Photo: Social Media Islamabad United fast bowler Roman Raees has said that he is enjoying cricket after a long injury. Speaking exclusively to Geo News, Roman said that last year he played for Multan, Kashmir Premier League (KPL) but missed the domestic due to injury. Roman Rais said that I am trying…
Minister of Communications Balochistan Abdul Rehman Khatiran rejected the allegations of murder of 3 people, private prison. Speaking to Geo News, Abdul Rahman Khetran demanded the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the incident. The provincial minister refused to resign and said he was ready to appear for investigation, would approach the…
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi—File photo The Accountability Court of Islamabad canceled the arrest warrants of former Prime Minister, PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Uzma Adil in the LNG reference. A request was filed in the accountability court of Judge Nasir Javed Rana to cancel the arrest warrant on behalf of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s lawyer, Barrister…
File photo During the session of the Sindh Assembly, a question and answer session was held regarding the Department of Labor and Manpower. Minister of Labor and Manpower Sindh Saeed Ghani answered the questions of the members. Speaking on this occasion, PTI Member of Sindh Assembly Khurram Sher Zaman has said that the minister was…
Photo: Social Media Sri Lankan spinner Vinandu Hasaranga could not get NOC to participate in the Pakistan Super League, after which his chances of participating in the league have ended. Hasaringa was drafted by Quetta Gladiators in platinum category for HBL PSL 8 and the franchise was hoping that he would join the team by…
—File photo Former Australian captain Steve Smith is likely to join the American T20 League. According to Australian media, Steve Smith can play American Major League cricket next year, their secret talks are ongoing. According to media reports, Steve Smith will not be able to play the league this year due to the Ashes, Major…
