In a significant step towards advancing Pakistan’s digital economy and strengthening youth-driven innovation, young leader and fintech advocate Ibtisam Babar has been officially appointed as the Focal Person to the Prime Minister Youth Programme (PMYP) Fintech Division under the Prime Minister’s Digital and Cashless Pakistan Initiative. The official appointment letter was formally handed over by…
Dubai (PNP) Cricketing fans worldwide are set to celebrate as South African icon AB de Villiers announces his long-awaited return to the sport after nearly four years. De Villiers, revered as one of the most innovative and electrifying cricketers of all time, will lead the Game Changers South Africa Champions in the second edition…
“Any ground operation would mean more suffering and death” for the 1.2 million displaced Palestinians sheltering in and around the Strip’s southernmost city, OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told journalists in Geneva. Echoing those concerns, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said that “Band-Aid” contingency plans have been made in case a full-scale military incursion does…
Dominica, which lies in Eastern Caribbean, is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events, which are being exacerbated by the climate crisis: Hurricane Maria in 2017 was a devastating example, destroying many homes and buildings. The indigenous Kalinago people were particularly affected but, since then, community leaders have been working with the UN to help its…
As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the Youth Office said in a letter kickstarting the campaign. The office says it deems it important to have leaders and institutions include young people in roles where their voices can be heard,…
António Guterres said the world, particularly developing countries, is facing “a perfect storm”, with growing inequalities, climate chaos, conflicts and hunger. Meanwhile, fiscal space is tightening for many, with crushing debt burdens and skyrocketing prices. “This is a recipe for global instability and suffering,” he said, speaking from Santiago, Chile. Support for SDG Stimulus The…
File photo At the end of the thirteenth day of the National Games, Pakistan Army has a clear lead on the medal table, leading the way with 95 gold medals and 180 total medals while Balochistan managed to win its first gold medal at the Games. In the ongoing National Games in Quetta, the host…
Washington: US President Joe Biden continues to have an advantage over former President Donald Trump in polls regarding the presidential election. According to American media reports, it has been revealed in the latest survey that Joe Biden’s lead over Trump remains unchanged, regarding the presidential election, Biden has the support of 44 percent and Trump…
social media As votes continue to be counted in Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections, state media reports say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will not win more than 50 percent of the vote. According to media reports, a decision is likely to be made in the second phase of the elections on May 28. So far…
Efforts by the army to safely evacuate foreigners and diplomatic personnel from the war-torn country of Sudan continue. During the bloody fighting that has been going on for several days, the process of evacuation of foreigners is going on and in this regard, Saudi Arabia has also taken steps for the safe return of its…
