Human rights must be defended in the fight against terrorism: UN chief

Human rights must be defended in the fight against terrorism: UN chief

Speaking at the ninth meeting of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact in New York, he urged for all counter-terrorism policies and initiatives to be “firmly grounded” within their defence.  “Combatting terror must never be used as an excuse for trampling on people’s human rights,” he said.    “When we protect human rights, we are in fact…

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UN deputy chief reminds Taliban: Islam does not ban women from education 

UN deputy chief reminds Taliban: Islam does not ban women from education 

Traveling with UN Women chief Sima Bahous, and other senior officials, she told journalists on Thursday that she had informed Taliban leaders that a society based on exclusion and repression could never flourish.  The first goal of the visit focused on “solidarity and the importance of women’s rights…with a view to education, secondary and tertiary”.  …

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Haroon Rashid became the chief selector of the national cricket team

Haroon Rashid became the chief selector of the national cricket team

Lahore: (Web Desk) Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former cricketer Haroon Rasheed as Chief Selector. Najam Sethi, head of management committee of Pakistan Cricket Board, said that according to the constitution, I can appoint captain, coach and chief selector. Is. Chairman of the PCB Management Committee Mr. Najam Sethi’s press conference in Lahore. Watch live…

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‘Let’s all become the champions the ocean needs’ – UN chief Guterres

‘Let’s all become the champions the ocean needs’ – UN chief Guterres

“And by working as one, it’s a race we can win. Let’s all become the champions the ocean needs. Let’s end the ocean emergency and preserve this precious blue gift for our children and grandchildren,” urged the UN chief.   The Secretary-General was speaking from the Ocean Science Centre Mindelo, in São Vicente, a state-of-the-art facility…

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Prime Minister's congratulations to Mohsin Naqvi on becoming the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab

Prime Minister’s congratulations to Mohsin Naqvi on becoming the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab

Islamabad: (PNP Update) Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on becoming caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the Election Commission decided to appoint a caretaker Chief Minister according to the Constitution and the law, which is welcomed. We hope that all the requirements of transparent, free and impartial elections…

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Tehreek-e-Insaf's announcement to go to court against the appointment of Mohsin Naqvi as caretaker chief minister

Tehreek-e-Insaf’s announcement to go to court against the appointment of Mohsin Naqvi as caretaker chief minister

Lahore: (PNP News) Central leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Fawad Chaudhary has said that he rejects the appointment of Mohsin Raza Naqvi as caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab. Reacting to Election Commission’s nomination of Mohsin Raza Naqvi as Caretaker Chief Minister, former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary said that Election Commission has proved by its decisions that…

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Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi took the oath of office

Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi took the oath of office

Lahore: (PNP Update) Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi took the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony of Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Raza Naqvi was held at the Governor House Lahore, Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman administered the oath to him, government officials and relatives of Caretaker Chief Minister attended the ceremony. Also…

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