“The role of the United Nations has never been more vital – and we are stepping up our efforts,” Mr. Guterres told delegates at the General Assembly’s main budget committee. He highlighted key initiatives such as the SDG Stimulus, Our Common Agenda, Climate Solidarity Pact and Acceleration Agenda, to respond to the challenges. “On these…
At the epicentre of the earthquake in Zindajan district, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) recorded nearly 1,300 deaths and 1,700 injuries. In some places, entire villages have been destroyed, according to teams on the ground. Over 12,000 affected An estimated 12,110 people, or 1,730 families, have been affected in five districts of Herat. That number is expected…
“Displacement severely risks the health, food and economic security of people, exposes them to gender-based violence, and puts pressure on local infrastructure and social cohesion within host communities,” Philippe Branchat, IOM Chief of Mission in Haiti said on Tuesday. Surging gang violence Surging gang violence in Carrefour-Feuilles and Savanes Pistaches neighbourhoods in Port-au-Prince, have led…
In a statement, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths described the scale and speed of the unfolding crisis as “bone-chilling”. UN agencies have been working round the clock since Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad launched an attack on Israel four days ago, prompting intensive strikes by Israel and a complete siege of the Gaza Strip….
The High Commissioner said that he was “deeply shocked and appalled by allegations of summary executions of civilians, and, in some instances, horrifying mass killings by members of Palestinian armed groups”. “It is horrific and deeply distressing to see images of those captured by Palestinian armed groups being ill-treated, as well as reports of killings…
As the conflict intensified amid escalating violence, a complete blockade of food, water, and vital services was put in place by Israel as reports emerged of Israeli ground operations in Gaza, which is home to more than two million people. While UN offices in Gaza sustained “significant damage” from nearby airstrikes on Monday night, agencies…
Lahore: After the alarming decline in the number of migratory birds, wildlife conservation organizations have called for the withdrawal of hunting permits for wild animals and birds. According to Express News, hunting of migratory birds has been allowed by Punjab Wildlife till March 31. These birds come here in winter after flying thousands of miles…
Gold rates were released today after September 12, since which the price has dropped by Rs 15,500 per tola. According to All Pakistan Sarafa Jewelers Association, after this decrease, the price of gold per tola became 1 lakh 99 thousand 500 rupees. According to the association, the price of 10 grams of gold decreased by…
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released details of workers remittances in the month of September 2023. According to the SBP statement, workers’ remittances in September were 2 billion 200 million dollars, compared to this, the remittances in August were 11.18 million dollars more. According to the announcement, in September 2023, $53.80 million was remitted…
(Photo: Customs officials) Lahore: Customs Enforcement Lahore recovered a large consignment of smuggled auto parts worth Rs 80 crore from a warehouse in a major operation. According to Express News, the customs team raided the godown near the old Ravi Bridge where the huge consignment was unloaded. The smuggled goods were seized and loaded into…
