With forced displacement at a record high of 110 million people around the world, Mr. Guterres called for more solutions to resettle refugees and help them rebuild their lives. He also stressed the need for solidarity with host countries and communities. More than numbers “These are not numbers on a page”, said the UN chief. “These…
According to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), since March 2022 alone, 5.7 million people have been displaced in the eastern provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri. Record displacement Overall, 6.2 million people have fled their homes across the country – the highest number in Africa. “The country is continental in size with…
Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland was reacting on Twitter to the news of a shooting attack reportedly by two Palestinian gunmen, who opened fire at a petrol station on a road outside an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. News reports quoting the Israeli military said both of the…
The Director General (DG) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has urged to develop a central database of agents and human traffickers. The seventh meeting of the Inter-Agency Task Force was held at FIA Headquarters, chaired by Director General FIA Mohsin Hasan Butt. DG National Police Bureau, Additional DGs and Directors of FIA attended the…
Northfield East Expansion Project Qatar has signed an agreement with the National Petroleum Corporation of China under which it will supply natural gas to China for 27 years. Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Al Kaabi said that Qatar will supply 4 million tons of natural gas to China annually through its Northfield East Expansion Project. The…
File photo Saudi Arabia has completed preparations to host more than 2 million pilgrims from 160 countries this time. According to the Arab media, the Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiyyah, released a documentary about the preparation of the dignified reception of the guests of Allah Almighty in the Holy Land. According…
File photo The schedule of Pakistan cricket team’s tour to Sri Lanka has been announced, the series of 2 Test matches will be played in Galle and Colombo. The first Test will be played at the Galle International Stadium from July 16 to 20, while the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo will host the second…
File photo Pakistan wicketkeeper Azam Khan has revealed that he faced a ban from former captain and father Moin Khan. Cricketer Azam Khan participated as a guest in Geo TV’s program ‘Hansana Muni Hai’ and answered interesting questions. On a question from the host Tabish Hashmi, Azam Khan said that his father did not know…
File photo The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Monis Elahi and others. Allegations of corruption and money laundering have been leveled in the case by the FIA. According to the text of the FIR, a case has been registered against Monis Elahi and Parvez…
—File photo Diplomatic relations between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been restored, which has been welcomed by Saudi Arabia. According to Arab media, the embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have resumed their work. In a statement issued in this regard, Saudi Arabia says that it welcomes the restoration of…
