Leadership Role of Pakistan in Muslim World
Pakistan Leadership should become a bridge of Muslim world, facilitate peace talks, supporting Islamic finance and cultural activities.
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Urooj Mumtaz applauds ILT20’s role in elevating cricket and local talent
Dubai (PNP) Urooj Mumtaz, the former captain of Pakistan’s national women’s cricket team, brings her unique insight as a commentator at ILT20 Season 3 this year. While she is no stranger to the game or the commentary booth, this marks her first involvement with the ILT20. A seasoned player and now a respected voice in…
‘Our voices need to be included’: Trinidadian youth make case for strong role in climate negotiations
Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that cause flooding, increasing ocean temperatures that affect coral reefs and fishing and frequent hurricanes destroying homes and livelihoods. These countries often suffer from fragile economic conditions and don’t have the means to help their citizens…
Mayor Karachi’s letter to the Prime Minister, requesting to play a role in Karachi’s traffic problems
Mayor Karachi wrote a letter to the Prime Minister on the city’s traffic problems – File: Photo Karachi: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab requested Prime Minister Shehbaz to play a role in improving traffic flow in the city and solving traffic problems including allowing heavy traffic on Lyari Expressway. Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, in a…
Gaza: rights experts condemn AI role in destruction by Israeli military
“Six months into the current military offensive, more housing and civilian infrastructure has now been destroyed in Gaza as a percentage, compared to any conflict in memory,” said the experts, who included Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967. In a statement, the experts estimated…
INTERVIEW: Unpacking Egypt’s vital aid role in Gaza and Sudan
UN News spoke with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Neveen Alqabbaj, Vice-President of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society and Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, about how thousands of tonnes of aid and lifesaving services get delivered in times of crisis. Neveen Alqabbaj: The Egyptian Red Crescent Society was on top of the…
Media’s Role Intensifies as Pakistan’s 2024 General Election Nears
With Pakistan’s general elections on the horizon, the nation’s media is transforming into an expansive battleground where information, transparency, and dialogue play defining roles.
UNRWA to investigate allegations ‘several’ staffers played role in 7 October attacks
Mr. Guterres has also asked UNRWA head, Philippe Lazzarini, to refer any employees found to have taken part in or “abetted what transpired” in the brutal attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militants that day, “for potential criminal prosecution.” “The Secretary-General is horrified by this news,” Mr. Guterres’ Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a statement…
More action needed to advance women’s role in global peace and security
Addressing the Council’s annual debate on resolution 1325, he appealed for countries to “urgently bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality” through concrete action in the areas of participation, financing and leadership. “Of 18 peace agreements reached last year, only one was signed or witnessed by a representative of a women’s group or organization,” he…
Explainer: Why women’s role in sustaining peace is more critical than ever
On 25 October, the United Nations will mark the adoption in 2000 of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to improve the protection of women and girls during conflicts, and recognize their leadership and unique roles in peace processes. Today, more than 600 million women and girls live in conflict-affected countries. In 2022, the United Nations verified nearly 2,500…