Briefing ambassadors at the UN Security Council, Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General noted steady progress in the electoral process despite significant logistical, financial, and security challenges. However, the resurgence of the crises related to the M23 group in the east, and new pockets of insecurity in the Greater Katanga region, Mai-Ndombe and Tshopo…
In a video message to a high-level event marking the 75th anniversary of the Declaration, Mr. Guterres recalled that the landmark document presented a “beacon of hope” for humanity and a blueprint for fundamental freedoms. “As we celebrate this 75th anniversary, I call on every Member State to use this opportunity, and the Summit of…
Launching the Global Humanitarian Overview, Martin Griffiths, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, praised the heroic efforts of humanitarians but emphasized that international support is falling far short of the escalating needs. “We thank all donors for their contributions, which amount to $20 billion so far this year – but that is just a third of what was…
Speaking in Doha at the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview, Mr. Griffiths said that the situation was “getting worse”, while efforts to secure “moments of peace” remained of the “greatest importance”. According to the latest update on the emergency from UN relief coordination office (OCHA), tens of thousands of people “in desperate need of food, water, shelter,…
Good news for Pakistani students; Saudi Arabia’s big announcement Saudi Arabia has made a big announcement for Pakistani students. According to the Higher Education Commission, Saudi Arabia has once again announced to give 700 scholarships to Pakistani students for higher education in its 25 universities. These scholarships will be given to Diploma, Degree, Masters and…
Iconic photo The venues and dates for the 9th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are likely to be announced on December 13. According to the sources, PSL 9 matches are likely to be held at four venues. It should be noted that the draft of Pakistan Super League 9 is also scheduled on…
As COP28 entered its final 48 hours, the UN chief delivered a clear message to government negotiators: “We must conclude the conference with an ambitious outcome that demonstrates decisive action and a credible plan to keep 1.5-degree goal alive, protecting those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.” ‘The clock is ticking’ Negotiators are engaged…
Karachi: Judicial Magistrate Sharqi imposed 3 years imprisonment and 30 thousand rupees fine on the husband for remarrying at the request of the wife under the Christian Marriage Act. In the Karachi City Court, the court of Judicial Magistrate Sharqi ruled against the husband on the petition of the wife under the Christian Marriage Act…
Lahore: The facility of making learning license at home was introduced for the citizens. According to CTO Lahore Mustansar Feroze, now citizens will not have to go to offices, but will get their learner’s permit sitting at home. Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi last night inaugurated the upgradation of licenses, according to which citizens…
Islamabad: In the case of presidential reference against Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s execution, Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto filed a request in the Supreme Court for live telecast of the case. The petition was filed on behalf of Bilawal Bhutto by his lawyer Farooq H Naik. In the petition, it was requested that the presidential reference…
