“Such developments echo a horrific past that must not be repeated,” said Volker Türk UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, marking “five months of futile suffering, death, loss and destruction.” Mounting casualties Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, Mr. Türk also warned of mounting civilian casualties, as 1500 have already lost their lives to…
This year’s official theme is “Solidarity, Equity, and Partnership: Unlocking South-South Cooperation to Achieve the SDGs.” South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity contributing to national well-being, national and collective self-reliance, and the attainment of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Coming just ahead of the two-day SDG Summit, the commemoration is an…
With a new area the size of Paris under development around the globe every week, the construction industry contributes heavily to climate change. However, the sector has received only a fraction of environmentalists’ attention and of the funds allocated to combat emissions compared with other industries. Until now, most of the focus has been made on…
File photo The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam as the player of the month. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has been named Player of the Month for the third time. Babar Azam has been named Player of the Month for the month of August. Photo courtesy of Social…
Photo courtesy of Foreign Media The Indian newspaper revealed that the Indian football team continued to follow the advice of an astrologer, coach Igar Stemek kept consulting the astrologer for the final XI. The newspaper said that each team for the Asian Cup 2022 qualifiers was formed on the advice of an astrologer, with AgarStemek…
File photo Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf met captain Babar Azam and other senior players. Chairman Zaka Ashraf encouraged the players and said that winning and losing is part of the game, so don’t lose heart. He said that learn from the mistakes and perform better in the next matches, what…
Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo India’s batting continues against Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage match in the Asia Cup. On India’s 197 runs, 9 players returned to the pavilion while on this occasion the match was stopped due to rain. In this match being played at the Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo, India got…
File photo Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowlers Shahnawaz Dhani and Zaman Khan will reach Colombo tomorrow. According to sources, if fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah are not fully fit, Shahnawaz Dhani and Zaman Khan will be included in the team as alternatives. The request to include both players as substitutes will be forwarded…
File photo Salman Ali Agha’s participation in the match against Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup became doubtful. According to sources, Saud Shakeel is likely to be replaced by Salman Ali Agha in this match. Yesterday, Salman Ali Agha was hit on the nose by a ball while playing a…
File photo International Hockey Federation withdraws hosting of Olympic Qualifier event from Pakistan, FIH informs Pakistan Hockey Federation of the decision through a letter. The International Hockey Federation has cited the non-cooperation of the Government of Pakistan and Sports Board, interference in the affairs of the Hockey Federation as the main reasons for withdrawing the…
