Economy

High-profile launch of Royal Rapchee OTT platform in Dubai: Founder Dharam Gupta secures record investment of AED 50 million from UAE private business group for first-phase expansion.”

Naeem AkhtarMarch 19, 2025October 10, 202503 mins

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (March 18, 2025) – The private entertainment group, Royal Rapchee Entertainment, has officially launched its advanced OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming platform “Royal Rapchee.” The company is registered in Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) Mainland as “Royal Rapchee Visual Recorded Media Distribution LLC.” The platform is initially launching in the…

Stories from the UN Archive: UN proclaims world’s first Earth Day

PNP DeskApril 25, 2024September 20, 202405 mins

That’s when environmental protection was not yet a priority of national political agendas, but a growing movement took hold across the planet. In 1971, UN Secretary-General U Thant held a special ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York, proclaiming 22 April the world’s first Earth Day. A team prepares posters and signs to be used…

From Dominica to Vogue: Big dreams on a small island

PNP DeskApril 23, 2024September 20, 202408 mins

Small island developing States (SIDS) often benefit from good weather, sandy beaches and lush countryside, attracting large numbers of tourists, particularly from the United States and Europe, seeking to escape the gloomy winter months. But, growing up in these countries can be hard: opportunities are few and far between, and youth unemployment is high, with…

North Gaza aid mission reveals more infants may die from hunger

PNP DeskMarch 5, 2024September 18, 202407 mins

“WHO and partners managed to access (Al) Shifa (hospital) in the north and deliver fuel, some lifesaving supplies for 150 patients and treatment of 50 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition and also bring it vaccines,” said Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, UN World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory. For the first time…

Stories from the UN Archive: Leap year events from UN history

PNP DeskFebruary 28, 2024September 18, 2024011 mins

From expanding indigenous peoples’ seats at the UN table to appointing an Israeli-Palestinian orchestra co-founded by renowned scholar Edward Said as a UN Global Advocate for Cultural Understanding, here is a peek at some of what happened on this day across the decades. Zanzibar, which became independent on 10 December 1963, was admitted as the…

10 best moments from the league stage of ILT20 Season 2

Naeem AkhtarFebruary 13, 2024September 18, 2024010 mins

Dubai(PNP) As DP World ILT20 enters its final week, we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the 30-match league stage which offered some nail-biting action for global cricket fans. 1.Sikander Raza’s dramatic last ball six to win the match Not many can boast of winning a match for their…

Sui Southern Gas withdraws from the event

PNP DeskDecember 12, 2023September 17, 202403 mins

Photo: File. Thanks PCB Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) withdrew from the tournament 4 days before the start of the President’s Trophy, a first-class tournament for departmental teams. After the resumption of departmental cricket, the President’s Trophy consisting of eight departmental teams was scheduled to start from December 16. The draws included SNGPL, SSGC, WAPDA,…

Alia Rashid may get to hear a decision from Babar himself regarding the captaincy

PNP DeskNovember 14, 2023September 17, 202405 mins

Photo: File Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director Media Alia Rashid has said that it would be premature to say anything about the change of captain of the cricket team. Talking to Geo News, Alia Rashid said that maybe tomorrow we will get to hear a decision from Babar Azam himself. Regarding Chairman PCB Management Committee…

Fans of Pakistan team also reached India from America

PNP DeskOctober 14, 2023September 17, 202403 mins

Pakistani fans Mohammad Uzair (left) and Asif Ahmed (right) pose with an Indian fan at Ahmedabad Stadium – AFP In the World Cup, the high-voltage confrontation between arch-rivals Pakistan and India continues. It should be noted that Pakistani fans could not get visas issued before the most sensational Pakistan-India match of the World Cup. The…

The World Cricket Festival will be held in India from today

PNP DeskOctober 5, 2023September 16, 202404 mins

In this mega cricket event, Pakistan team will play its first match against Netherlands on Friday. The World Cricket Festival is all set to be held in India from today after 4 years. In the opening match, the defending champions of the previous mega event, England, and the runners-up teams of New Zealand will face…