OHCHR issued a statement deploring the latest strike – the fourth since 2017 – which took place in Kaduna state in the north on Tuesday and left at least 80 civilians dead and more than 60 injured. “While we note that the authorities have termed the civilian deaths as accidental, we call on them to…
He called for more support so it can expand and reach its target of $1 billion. Speaking at the annual pledging event for the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), Mr. Guterres said it was a clear UN “success story”. “Year after year, CERF demonstrates its unique and irreplaceable role by getting funding quickly to people…
Mr. Stiell’s strong message to government negotiators comes as the latest UN climate conference, running in the UAE’s main city, Dubai, since last Thursday, reaches the halfway mark with agreement on financing for climate adaptation and the fate of fossil fuels still up in the air. “All governments must give their negotiators clear marching orders”. …
The event, organized by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the New York City Mayor’s Office, was a call to action to youth. “Positive change is possible when we unite in action. By being here, you’re responding to the call for action,” Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, told more than 500…
Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo Despite getting the home team out early on the first day of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand The visiting team was in trouble. In the match being played in Mirpur, Dhaka, the Bangladesh team was bowled out for 172 runs on a spinners-friendly wicket. Mushfiqur Rahim scored 35…
485 players from 22 countries registered for PSL 9 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that 485 players from 22 countries have been registered in the 9th edition of Pakistan Super League (PCL). setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,’script’, ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’); fbq(‘init’, ‘836181349842357’); fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’); }, 6000); /*setTimeout(function(){ (function (d, s, id) { var…
Naseem Shah—- File photo Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah started the final phase of rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy Lahore today. Naseem Shah was injured during the Asia Cup in September, after which he underwent surgery in the UK. After the surgery, Naseem Shah stayed in the UK for 2 months for rehabilitation and…
Another major decision of the government regarding educational institutions The government has taken another big decision regarding educational institutions. According to the details, the transport policy of private schools has been changed by the Punjab government to prevent smog. Under the policy, private schools will have to purchase their own buses anyway. In this regard,…
Thanks to social media The new image of Sania Mirza, the wife of the former captain of the national cricket team Shoaib Malik and former Indian tennis star, created a sensation on social media. Sania Mirza is quite active on social media and often shares pictures and videos of herself alone and sometimes with her…
Photo courtesy of Social Media Batting continues in the 4-day match against Pakistan’s Prime Minister XI. In the match being played at Manuka Oval Ground in Canberra, Shaun Masood won the toss and decided to bat first. The national team scored 279 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. On behalf of Pakistan, Abdullah Shafiq…
