The World Food Programme’s (WFP) latest food security analysis of the country shows the worst hunger level ever recorded during the harvest season (October through February), which is typically a period when more food is available. If there is no significant increase in assistance by the time the lean season arrives next May, conflict hotspots…
That’s according to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, briefing reporters in New York who said critical infrastructure in at least four of the capital’s 10 districts have been damaged, including homes, a hospital and a kindergarten. “Water and electricity systems were also hit, but authorities managed to quickly restore these vital supplies”, he added, quoting UN humanitarians…
Photo: File Star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been appointed as the vice-captain for the Test series against Australia. Shaheen Afridi will be Shaan Masood’s deputy in Australia tour. It should be noted that Shaheen Afridi is the captain of Pakistan team in T20 format. Before that, for the Perth Test against Australia Pakistan…
Photo courtesy of Social Media A prize of Rs 36 lakh has been announced for the Pakistan team that won the Wheelchair T20 Asia Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf gave a cash prize of Rs 36 lakh to the winning wheelchair team of the Asia Cup. On this occasion, Zaka Ashraf…
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja criticized the act of expressing solidarity with Palestine. In a video statement, Usman Khawaja has said that what he did is apolitical, isn’t freedom for everyone. He said that for me the lives of Muslims, Jews and Hindus are equal, I am becoming the voice of those who cannot speak for…
Shaan Masood – File photo Shaan Masood has been appointed as the captain for Pakistan Super League team Karachi Kings. Karachi Kings team acquired Shaan Masood from Multan this year in a trade. Imad Wasim, who led Karachi Kings in the previous edition, is now a part of Islamabad United. It should be noted that…
Reacting to the adoption of the outcome document, UN chief Antonio Guterres said mention of the world’s leading contributor to climate change comes after many years in which the discussion of this issue was blocked. The Secretary-General stressed that the era of fossil fuels must end with justice and equity. “To those who opposed a…
Junior squash player Ryan Zaman, who won a silver medal, received a grand welcome on his return home. On his return home, the junior squash player was garlanded, showered with flower petals and carried on his shoulder by family and relatives. Ryan Zaman also danced to the beat of the drum while the cake was…
During a match played in the Turkish Football League, the president of Ankara Goko Club punched the referee. The Turkish Football Association suspended all leagues after a referee was punched on the ground by a club president. The president of the club, Farooq Koka, has resigned from his post, apologizing to the referee community for…
Photo: File. Thanks PCB Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) withdrew from the tournament 4 days before the start of the President’s Trophy, a first-class tournament for departmental teams. After the resumption of departmental cricket, the President’s Trophy consisting of eight departmental teams was scheduled to start from December 16. The draws included SNGPL, SSGC, WAPDA,…
