Photo screen grab Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan says that what will be the difference on October 8, if the elections will be held on the same date, will the economic conditions be fixed by October 8? Will terrorism end? Speaking to the media in the Lahore High Court, Imran Khan said that the…
Argentina’s World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi has crossed another milestone. He became the second footballer in the world to score 800 goals. Argentina beat Panama by two goals in a friendly match. After winning the World Cup, Argentina football team was seen in action on home ground for the first time. In a friendly…
The Agenda sets out a series of action-oriented game changing commitments, from making smarter food choices to re-evaluating water as a powerful economic driver, and part of the Earth’s cultural heritage. Water-secure future for all The conference, and its 2,000 participants, forged an “ambitious vision”, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. “Your dedication to action…
“The international armed conflict has led to a wide range of human rights violations affecting both civilians and combatants”, the executive summary states, adding that the Office has “verified numerous allegations of arbitrary deprivation of life, arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment, and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).” During the reporting period, a total of 5,987 civilian…
Her appeal follows the latest arrest of prominent rights defender Khurram Parvez, who has been in detention for more than a year on charges related to conspiracy and terrorism. “Indian authorities appear to be intensifying the long-standing repression of Kashmiri civil society,” Ms. Lawlor said. “The State must respect its human rights obligations and be…
During the UN Water Conference, held at UN Headquarters between 22-24 March, Two countries joined the Convention, against the backdrop of a growing global water crisis, in which climate change, pollution, and rising demand are posing challenges for developing and developed countries alike. On Thursday Nigeria became the 48h country to join the treaty. The…
The UN chief drew a parallel between the spirit of “understanding and compassion” which characterizes Ramadan, and the mission of the United Nations, “to foster dialogue, unity and peace.” “In these challenging times, my thoughts are with those facing conflict, displacement and suffering. I join everyone observing Ramadan to call for peace, mutual respect and…
Eight brutal years of conflict have left around 11 million children in need of humanitarian assistance and many of their families facing serious malnourishment. “The lives of millions of vulnerable children in Yemen remain at risk due to the almost unimaginable, unbearable, consequences of the crushing, unending war,” said Peter Hawkins, the agency’s representative in…
File photo Tehreek-e-Insaaf Central Secretary General Asad Umar says that it is beyond comprehension what will happen to the poor and the white-clad. In a statement, the PTI leader said that every week a new record of inflation is being established in Pakistan. Asad Umar further said that this week is the highest inflation rate…
File photo 4 Pakistan players will debut in the first T20 match against Afghanistan. For this series, Pakistan team captain Shadab Khan gathered all the squad and announced the playing eleven. On this occasion Tayyab Tahir said that every cricketer has a dream to represent Pakistan, my family and friends will be the most happy….
