The devastation caused by the cyclone in Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique has increased the spread of cholera and malaria, as well as malnutrition. Meanwhile, more than 300 health facilities have been destroyed or flooded in the three countries, limiting health care access. The cyclone’s destruction increased public health risks including a surge in the spread…
In a joint press encounter with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Mr. Guterres appealed for EU leaders to help the world “get back on track” towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a time when progress in so many parts of the world had been reversed. Acceleration and reform “We need an acceleration agenda,” he…
According to UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update, trade in “green goods”, which use fewer resources and pollute less, grew by four per cent in the second half of the year, reaching a record $1.9 trillion in 2022. “This is good news for the planet, as these goods are key to protecting the environment and fighting…
He laid down the challenge to governments worldwide, to make 2023 a year of “transformation, not tinkering” when it comes to seriously addressing climate change, with meaningful climate action. ‘Closer to the brink’ “Every year of insufficient action to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius drives us closer to the brink, increasing systemic risks and…
On the sidelines of the historic Conference – held at UN Headquarters from 22 to 24 March – the SDG Media Zone is an informal setting for experts and senior officials to discuss a wide range of topics related to water. On the first day of the Conference, Conor Lennon from UN News led a…
Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi says that Imran Khan is badmouthing the policemen and is also asking for security, and has formed a judicial commission to investigate the allegation. While talking to the media in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi said that a judicial commission has been formed to investigate the allegations against Imran Khan, if…
—File photo The Supreme Court Bar Association strongly condemned the postponement of the elections in Punjab till October and demanded the protection of the constitution from all the constitutional institutions. In the declaration, the Supreme Court Bar says that the Election Commission canceled the constitution by postponing the elections till October. The Supreme Court Bar…
Photo courtesy of Twitter Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam called it an honor to receive the Star of Distinction. On his social media account, he has written that it is a great honor to receive Star Imtiaz in the presence of his mother and father. Babar Azam wrote that this award is for my…
Governor House Peshawar – file photo A civil honors ceremony was held on the occasion of Pakistan Day at Governor House Peshawar. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali awarded civil honors to 11 personalities of the province in the ceremony. Religious scholar Qibla Ayaz was awarded for meritorious services and Suraj Narayan alias Narayan Lal was…
Former captain Shahid Afridi. File photo Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi has said in his message released on the occasion of Pakistan Day that March 23 reminds us of the purpose for which our elders created Pakistan. In a statement released on the social networking site Twitter, former captain Shahid Afridi said…
