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…

Pakistan team will play World Cup matches in which cities of India?

PNP DeskSeptember 22, 2023September 16, 202403 mins

File photo The Cricket World Cup is going to start in India from October 5, the final schedule has also been revealed. Pakistan cricket team has scheduled matches in different cities of India. Babar XI’s first regular match in the World Cup will be against Netherlands and this match is scheduled on October 6 at…

Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects in the twin cities

PNP DeskJune 14, 2023September 13, 202402 mins

File photo Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the reconstruction project of Seventh Avenue Overhead Bridge and Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed Road on Srinagar Highway. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated in the inauguration and foundation stone ceremonies of various development projects in Islamabad and Rawalpindi this morning. Shahbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of Eleventh…

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…

Rallies in different cities regarding Condemnation Day of traitorous Pakistan

PNP DeskMay 28, 2023September 13, 202404 mins

Photo: Express News Islamabad: People in different parts of Pakistan came out on the streets to strongly condemn the events that took place on May 9 in the country and the elements involved in them. Rallies were organized in various districts of the country to mark the Day of Condemnation of the Traitorous Homeland. The…

Rallies in favor of Pakistan Army in different cities of the country

PNP DeskMay 27, 2023September 13, 202402 mins

Rallies were held in various cities of the country against the violent incidents of May 9 and in favor of the Pakistan Army. A Pakistan Zindabad rally organized by the Central Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith was held in Lahore, in which slogans were raised in favor of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Zindabad. Rally was taken out by…

Severe earthquake shocks in different cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PNP DeskMay 3, 2023September 12, 202402 mins

The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.7 and the depth was 187 km Peshawar: Earthquake tremors were felt in different cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earthquake tremors were felt in many areas including Peshawar, Swat, Mingora city and surrounding areas, which spread panic among the citizens. Citizens came out of their houses and offices reciting Kalima…