Somalia was hit by multiple shocks last year, including devastating drought, unprecedented heavy rains and flooding, and further mass displacement. Millions of people also continue to suffer from hunger and malnutrition, the UN said. The plan, launched with federal and state Governments, was launched as four million people – nearly a quarter of the population –…
Apart from a political decision, which would have to be made by the General Assembly, “there is no way any organization can replace or substitute the tremendous capacity and the fabric of UNRWA and its ability and knowledge,” Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, told correspondents at a stakeout outside the Security…
“Amid all of the crises around the world, it is important no one is forgotten. The people of Myanmar have been suffering for too long,” Volker Türk said ahead of the anniversary of the coup on 1 February. He explained that fighting between the military and armed opposition groups has resulted in mass displacement and…
Despite ongoing Israeli bombardment prompted by Hamas-led attacks on 7 October that left some 1,200 dead in Israel and more than 250 hostages, UNRWA continues to provide lifesaving aid in Gaza to more than two million civilians. The war has killed at least 26,637 Palestinians in Gaza and left 65,387 injured, according to the enclave’s…
–File photo Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan was finally included in the national squad. According to Indian media, Sarfraz Khan has been performing well in domestic cricket for the last 2 years and now the fans have expressed happiness and good wishes for his inclusion in the Indian cricket team squad. According to Indian media, Sarfaraz…
New York (PNP) Pakistan Pavilion has won the “Best In-Show – International Tourism Development” Award at Travel and Adventure Show, 2024 held in New York, USA. The event, spanning January 27 to 28, 2024, has drawn over 550 leading destinations, tour companies, cruise lines, and travel providers worldwide, with participation from nearly 190 countries….
Sharjah, Skipper Tom-Kohler Cadmore, through an aggressive 68 off 34 balls studded with eight sixes and two boundaries, guided his team to a hard fought seven-run win over Desert Vipers in the 13th match of the ILT20 season 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. His 101 runs partnership in 53 balls for the third wicket…
Abu Dhabi(PNP) A spectacular knock by Muhammad Waseem whose excellence with the bat scoring a resilient 86 off 61 balls, consigned the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a crushing 8-wicket defeat despite setting up a formidable total of 188/5 in 20 overs here in the 12th match of the ongoing ILT20 Season 2. The UAE…
Photo screen grab The Indian tennis team, which arrived in Islamabad to play the Davis Cup Group One tie against Pakistan, took part in the first practice session. The players of the host team also practiced for two hours to prepare for the match. The players of both the countries have tightened their belts for…
Pakistani tennis player Aqeel Khan. Photo: File Pakistani tennis player Aqeel Khan has said that playing against India is exciting but also stressful. In a conversation with Geo News in Islamabad, Aqeel Khan said that he meets Indian players often, and knows the game of 90 percent of Indian players. He said that India knows…
