UN chief condemns Russian attacks against Ukrainian cities and towns

PNP DeskDecember 29, 2023September 18, 202404 mins

Overnight, Russian armed forces reportedly launched 158 missiles and drones in several waves targeting locations across Ukraine, including in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Cherkasy, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored that attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure “violate international humanitarian law, are unacceptable and…

War crimes intensifying: Myanmar human rights investigators

Myanmar: Intense fighting spreads to cities, as civilians seek shelter

PNP DeskNovember 17, 2023September 17, 202404 mins

In the fighting so far, about 70 civilians – and combatants who are out of action – have reportedly been killed and over 90 wounded, according to the UN human rights office (OHCHR). The fighting has also fuelled a fresh wave of displacement, driving over 200,000 people from their homes since 27 October. In all,…

World Habitat Day focuses on cities as drivers of growth

UN calls for global action to turn cities into engines of sustainable development

PNP DeskOctober 31, 2023September 16, 202404 mins

“World Cities Day is a time to consider the pivotal role cities play in sustainable development,” said António Guterres, setting the stage for a global call to action. Cities, he noted, are not only engines of economic growth but are also at the forefront of the world’s most pressing challenges. From the climate crisis to widening…

World Habitat Day focuses on cities as drivers of growth

PNP DeskOctober 2, 2023September 16, 202404 mins

Global economic growth is declining to about 2.5 per cent this year, the UN said. Apart from the initial COVID-19 crisis three years ago, and the global financial crisis in 2009, this represents the weakest level since 2001. Given the size of the contribution of cities to national economies, the future of many countries will…

Cities ‘critical battlegrounds’ for a sustainable future: Guterres

PNP DeskJune 5, 2023September 13, 202406 mins

The Assembly runs through Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya. It is hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with UN-Habitat, the UN Human Settlements Programme. More than 80 Ministers and Vice Ministers are due to attend, together with 5,000 delegates from around the world, said the UN urban affairs agency. In his message, António Guterres…

The blizzard that hit different cities of Great Britain stopped

PNP DeskMarch 12, 2023September 10, 202402 mins

The blizzard that hit various cities in the United Kingdom has stopped, but the cold has increased in Scotland, Manchester and other cities. The instructions of the Transport Department against non-essential travel remain in place. Also, light snow is forecast in Stafford from Monday. Earlier, Sheffield yesterday recorded its heaviest March snowfall since 1970. According…

Oil tanker sinks in Philippines, spills oil into sea, bans fishing in 7 cities

PNP DeskMarch 4, 2023September 10, 202403 mins

MANILA: An oil tanker sinking in the Philippines has spilled oil into the sea, prompting a fishing ban in 7 cities. According to the Associated Press, oil has spilled into the sea as a result of the sinking of an oil tanker in the Philippines. There were 800,000 liters of oil in the tanker. are…

Protest rallies in different cities against electoral reforms in Mexico

PNP DeskFebruary 27, 2023September 10, 202403 mins

Large-scale protest rallies were held in different cities against the electoral reforms in Mexico. On this occasion, the participants participated in the protest in solidarity with the National Electoral Institute wearing pink clothes, some of them were holding pink posters and others of other colors. The protesters said that they are defending democracy. fighting for…

Major power breakdown in major cities of the country including Lahore

PNP DeskJanuary 23, 2023September 9, 202404 mins

Lahore: (PNP News) There was a power breakdown in major cities of the country, including Lahore, due to which electricity supply has been suspended in many areas. Sources say that electricity supply in the entire country was affected due to power trip in Multan region. Electricity supply was suspended in different areas of Lahore at…