World News in Brief: UN rights chief condemns attacks in Nigeria, WFP supplies looted in Sudan, non-discrimination protections in the US

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202409 mins

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on the authorities to conduct prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the attacks that took place on Christmas Eve and to hold those responsible to account in fair trials. The violence occurred in the Plateau state, an ethnically and religiously diverse region, where inter-communal conflict has…

UN rights chief warns of ‘dehumanization’ of Palestinians amid West Bank violence as Gaza crisis deepens

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 2024011 mins

Commenting on a new report on the West Bank released by his office, OHCHR, Mr. Türk expressed concern at the use of military means and weapons by law enforcement, movement restrictions affecting Palestinians and a sharp rise in settler violence resulting in the displacement of herding communities. “The dehumanization of Palestinians that characterizes many of the…

What did Mir Hamza himself say about the bold that everyone praised?

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202403 mins

Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Mir Hamza has said that the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch is helping the fast bowlers. While giving a press conference in Melbourne, Mir Hamza said that they have taken 16 wickets, they will try to take 4 more wickets, tomorrow they will try to reduce the target by taking early…

The decision of the team management to keep a close eye on the players during the tour of Australia

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202403 mins

File photo In the tour of Australia, the team management decided to make the discipline more strict. According to the sources, it has been decided to keep a close watch on the players who do not play during the test match, the players have been warned, there will be a strict watch on those who…

Stories from the UN Archive: Hollywood greats campaign against malaria and polio

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202402 mins

Following the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, marked annually on 27 December, we took a look at how two renowned actors helped the UN health agency in 1959. A singing legend, Mr. Sinatra lent his golden voice to WHO for a UN Radio story, telling the tale of two victims of polio in Indonesia, and Hollywood…

A brilliant ball from Mir Hamza, Travis Head couldn’t understand anything

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202402 mins

Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Mir Hamza grabbed all the attention on the third day of the Melbourne Test. A wonderful ball by Mir Hamza surprised everyone and everyone including Wasim Akram, who was the commentator of the match, was forced to praise him. When Australian batsman Travis came in to head bat, he had…

Why did the match start late after the lunch break on the third day?

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202402 mins

Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo After the lunch break on the third day of the Melbourne Test between Pakistan and Australia, the interesting reason for the delay in the game came to light. Play was delayed after a lunch break on the third day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After the lunch break, both the teams…

Melbourne Test, Australia 6 players out, lead by 241 runs over Pakistan

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202405 mins

Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo At the end of the third day of the Melbourne Test match, Australia scored 187 runs for 6 wickets in the second innings and took a lead of 241 runs against Pakistan. On the third day today, the Pakistan team was bowled out for 264 runs in the first innings, after…

Zaka Ashraf will leave for Australia today

PNP DeskDecember 28, 2023September 18, 202402 mins

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Management Committee Zaka Ashraf will leave for Australia today. According to sources, PCB COO Salman Naseer will also go to Australia. Zaka Ashraf and Salman Naseer will also watch the ongoing Melbourne Test between Pakistan and Australia. Zaka Ashraf and Salman Naseer will return home on January 2 or 3…

The issue of gambling promotion during the Test series was resolved

PNP DeskDecember 27, 2023September 18, 202402 mins

File photo The issue of gambling promotion during the Test series between Pakistan and Australia has been resolved. State TV confirmed that the issue of gambling advertising had been resolved. Similar logos from gambling websites have been removed from the upcoming telecast of the Test series in Pakistan. According to state TV, the broadcast of…