World News in Brief: Millions battle hunger due to Sudan war, human rights essential to peace, surge in fighting along Ukraine frontline

PNP DeskFebruary 19, 2024September 18, 202406 mins

Thousands of families continue to be displaced and forced across borders into Chad and South Sudan each week while fighting between Government forces and the powerful RSF militia, which erupted last April, continues. WFP Regional Director Michael Dunford said the crisis impacting Sudan, South Sudan and Chad has created “the world’s largest displacement crisis”. Acute…

Who will participate in boxing competitions in the Olympics wearing a hijab?

PNP DeskFebruary 19, 2024September 18, 202408 mins

— File photo A female boxer will compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab this year. According to the British media, Australian boxer Tina Rahimi will participate in the Olympics held in Paris this year. Tina Rahimi will be the first Australian boxer to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab. 27-year-old Tina Rahimi says…

Shoaib Malik played well for himself, not for the team, Abdul Razzaq

PNP DeskFebruary 19, 2024September 18, 202409 mins

Former cricketer Abdul Razzaq says that the captaincy of Quetta Gladiators has made a difference, in the Karachi Kings match, Shoaib Malik played well for himself and not for the team. Speaking in Geo News’ program Harna Muni Hai, former cricketer Abdul Razzaq said that Russo was made the new captain of Quetta Gladiators, he…

PSL 9, Babar Azam created a new record

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202409 mins

Babar Azam, one of the 4 best batsmen in the world in T20 cricket world rankings, made history in the very first match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9. In the match played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Babar Azam scored 68 runs at a strike rate of 162 off 42 balls against Quetta…

Babar is a good batsman, he played a good innings, Mohammad Amir

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202408 mins

Collage photo courtesy of PCB Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Mohammad Amir praised Babar Azam and Saeem Ayub. Talking to reporters in Lahore, Mohammad Amir said that this PSL is very important, I have to fulfill the trust of Quetta Gladiators, I thank the fans for loving me. Mohammad Amir said…

Our responsibility is to do well in the upcoming matches, Babar Azam

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202409 mins

Photo: Screengrab/Social Media After losing their first match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam says that it is our responsibility to do well in the upcoming matches. While giving a press conference after the match against Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi said that we missed…

Karachi Kings won the toss and decided to field against Multan

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202408 mins

Collage photo courtesy of PCB In the third match of the ninth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), Karachi Kings won the toss and decided to field first against Multan Sultans. In the match being played in Multan, Karachi Kings captain Shan Masood won the toss and invited Multan Sultans to bat. Earlier in Pakistan…

Senator Mushahid welcomes ‘Russian goodwill for Pakistan’

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202405 mins

Senator Mushahid Hussain, Chairman Senate Defense Committee, is visiting Russia on the invitation of the ruling ‘United Russia’ party, during which he met Former President Dmitri Medvedev (who’s number two to President Putin) and Foreign Minister Lavrov.

First Person: Supporting mental health in Madagascar, one consultation at a time

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202406 mins

Henrielle Emasignavy works for WHO in Ambovombe, where the Androy Regional Referral Hospital is based. She spoke about the care that is being provided to people who are struggling with mental health crises. WHO’s Henrielle Emasignavy at the Androy Regional Referral Hospital. “In Ambovombe town, we are seeing a number of mental health conditions, including…

England lost the third Test as well, India took a 1-2 lead

PNP DeskFebruary 18, 2024September 18, 202409 mins

Photo courtesy of Kirkinfo India beat England by 434 runs in the third Test to take a 1-2 lead in the series. In the third Test of the series played in Rajkot, India set England a target of 557 runs to win, in pursuit of which the visiting team was bowled out for 122 runs….