UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to fulfill their obligations to prevent and prosecute cases of enforced disappearance, a “cowardly practice” which the coronavirus pandemic has made even more difficult to combat. The UN chief made the appeal in his […]

NAB taking action against untouchables

ISLAMABAD   –   Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (R) Javed Iqbal has said that the Bureau is taking action against those who were untouchables in the past. “NAB and Pakistan can co-exist; however, corruption and Pakistan cannot,” he said, adding that some people were “hiding behind their […]

Under-19 Polo Cup 2020-21 rolls into action

LAHORE-The Jinnah Polo and Country Club-organised Under-19 Polo Cup 2020-21 got underway here at the JP&CC ground and two matches were played here on Tuesday.  According to JP&CC President Lt Col (r) Shoaib Aftab, total four teams are featuring in this event, which include LPC […]

Turkish first lady urges action against climate change

Ankara-Turkey’s first lady on Monday called for taking steps against climate change to stop hunger, drought and migration for the better future of the world. “Today, the world’s most important agenda is the climate crisis. In this regard, the alarm bell rings non-stop,” said Emine Erdogan in a video […]

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