Amid ongoing bombardment in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies and humanitarian partners continue to provide desperately needed food, water, healthcare and other services to the more than two million people living there. PNP Deskpnp.com.pk
Ulrika Richardson, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, who is also the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, told journalists in Geneva that 5.2 million Haitians need humanitarian assistance and over 4.3 million face acute food insecurity – that’s a staggering two out of five people in a country which used to be…
Among those fighting the military are a loose coalition of well-armed ethnic militias, as well as the People’s Defence Forces (PDF) – an armed group supporting National Unity Government (NUG) and opposed to the February 2021 military coup, according to media reports. Telecommunication blackouts In a flash update, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian…
The Global Study on Homicide analyzes the complex dynamics behind these violent deaths and includes a special section on how organized crime is driving death rates up in Latin America and the Caribbean. The report examines homicides related to criminal activities and interpersonal conflict, as well as “socio-politically motivated homicides” such as the deliberate killing…
The Executive Director of UNODC, Ghada Waly, was speaking ahead of what she describes as a “milestone” meeting taking place in Atlanta in the United States which will discuss how to improve international cooperation and to better prevent and tackle corruption. It’s widely accepted that corruption diverts crucial resources, hampers essential services, enables organized crime, and deepens inequalities and grievances. As the UN marks International Anti-Corruption…
With negotiations on curbing global warming and the future of fossil fuels generating the most buzz as the latest UN climate conference heads towards the finish line – COP28 is scheduled to wrap up next Tuesday – young people and children grabbed the spotlight today. In the lead-up to the conference, the UN released a…
Ban on former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent eased, Lou Vincent was banned for life by the ECB in 2014. The ECB’s Disciplinary Commission announced a relaxation of the ban and Lou Vincent was allowed to join domestic cricket. Former Kiwi cricketers also raised their voices to relax the ban on Vincent. Lou Vincent had…
Photo courtesy of Social Media In the second match of U-19 Asia Cup, Nepal has given Pakistan U-19 a target of 153 runs to win. Muhammad Zeeshan took 6 wickets from Pakistan in the match being played in Dubai. In the match, Nepal lost 5 wickets at the score of 46, after which Uttam Magar…
Abrar Ahmed—- File photo Pakistan cricket team’s leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has complained of pain in his right leg. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Abrar Ahmed got injured after bowling 8 overs on the third day of the four-day match against Prime Minister XI, due to which he had to leave the field. According to…
Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo The third day’s play of the four-day match between Pakistan and Prime Minister XI has come to an end. On the third day of this match in Canberra, Prime Minister XI scored 367 runs for 4 wickets while still having a deficit of 24 runs. Matt Runshaw 136 and Bev Webster…
