The UN is tasked with tackling many urgent issues of global importance, from humanitarian crises to peacekeeping operations and the climate crisis. This all comes at a cost, but not as much as you might think. With the 2024 budget recently approved, we crunch the numbers. PNP Deskpnp.com.pk
Briefing Ambassadors in New York, UN Special Representative for Somalia Catriona Laing, described the country as being at a critical juncture. “Last year, we saw the largest increase in civilian casualties since 2017. Sadly, early data indicate a similar trend in 2023, with 1,289 civilian casualties recorded so far,” she said. The military campaign against…
Riyadh: After the drop in gold prices in the global market, the price of gold per tola has come down in the Saudi gold market. According to the report of the Saudi media, the price of 24 karat gold per gram was recorded at 235.59 riyals, which was 236.43 riyals the previous day. According to…
Washington: US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has said that we will continue to impose a heavy price on Russia through export sanctions and other sanctions in response to the attack on Ukraine. He said this on the occasion of completion of 500 days of Russian military operation on Ukraine. He said that we will…
Iconic photo What is the price of petrol in different countries of the world? In this regard, the data came out. The most expensive petrol in the world is currently in Hong Kong which is $2.97 per litre. In terms of Pakistani rupees, petrol in Hong Kong is Rs 852 per litre. In the European…
Production cuts may be extended if necessary, Saudi Arabia: Photo: File Vienna: Saudi Arabia has announced to cut oil production in July to boost prices. An agreement was reached in Vienna between the oil producing countries regarding production. Various measures related to oil production and prices were reviewed in the meeting. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister…
El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, briefed the Security Council on major developments in the West African country over the past three months. MINUSMA was established a decade ago following insecurity in the north and a failed military coup, which led to the signing of…
“Children continue to pay the highest price of violence,” the statement declared. “As the situation remains very volatile, UNICEF fears that an increasing number of children will suffer.” Just a few weeks into the new year, seven Palestinian children and one Israeli child had been killed and many more injured. Since 26 January alone, the terrorist attack outside…
