First Person: The Indonesian power ranger

First Person: The Indonesian power ranger

Known by her nickname, Ega was one of 15 women selected to participate in the UN Development Programme-supported Perempuan Inspiratif Mitra Polhut (Inspiring Women to Partner with Forest Rangers) initiative, which aims to protect the Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park and provide opportunities to nearby communities. © Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park Authority/CIWT Project Indonesia…

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For the first time since the Taliban came to power, an Afghan women's panel broadcast live

For the first time since the Taliban came to power, an Afghan women’s panel broadcast live

File photo For the first time since the Afghan government came to power, the International Women’s Day was broadcast live by an all-female panel, with women as hosts and women as guests. According to foreign media reports, after the Afghan Taliban took power, many restrictions were imposed on women in Afghanistan, in which many female…

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Ukraine: IAEA chief slams ‘complacency’ over stricken Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant

Ukraine: IAEA chief slams ‘complacency’ over stricken Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant

This is the first time the site has lost all power since November 2022 – but the sixth time that all off-site power has been cut since the Russian invasion last February – IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said, in a statement to agency directors. The agency said late on Thursday that power had been restored after 11 tense…

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Extreme power loadshedding and blackouts threaten civil war

Extreme power loadshedding and blackouts threaten civil war

South Africa is on the brink of disaster, with worst-ever power loadshedding and blackouts threatening civil war. According to foreign media reports, the embassies of Western countries, including the US and Australia, have issued instructions to their citizens to store food and water for several days. The embassies have further instructed citizens to remain vigilant…

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Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN

Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN

“Sport has the power to convey essential values of respect, inclusion, and solidarity,” said Mauro Miedico, deputy director and chief of the special projects and innovation branch at the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). “When applied in tandem with wider preventing violent extremism (PVE) strategies, it can work against the drivers of radicalization which lead…

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After a long breakdown across the country, power was restored in various areas

After a long breakdown across the country, power was restored in various areas

Islamabad: (PNP News) After the long breakdown across the country, electricity has started to be restored in different areas. According to the National Transmission and Dispatch Company, power has been restored from Kala Shah Kaku and Narang Mandi grid stations, power restoration process has started at various grid stations of LESCO, power supply has been…

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Shahbaz Sharif's strict notice of power outage in the country, order of high-level investigation

Shahbaz Sharif’s strict notice of power outage in the country, order of high-level investigation

Islamabad: (PNP News) Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, taking strict notice of the power outage across the country, ordered a high-level investigation. Shahbaz Sharif also formed a high-level committee to investigate the prolonged power breakdown. The Prime Minister has asked for an immediate report from the Federal Energy Minister Khurram Dastgir that the cause of such…

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