Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021, where he talked about unity and major legislative goals. However, his administration has been plagued by tensions within the Democratic Party, highly controversial foreign policy decisions and legislative failures. President Biden has faced criticism over soaring … Read more
PARIS: French bakers have taken aim at a major supermarket chain that is offering inflation-busting low prices for baguettes, saying the move would undermine competition in one of the country’s prized industries. The Leclerc group said in newspaper ads on Tuesday that “because of inflation, the average price of baguettes could increase significantly. That’s unthinkable,” … Read more
The historic necropolis of Makli tells a story of Sindh’s rich history It is widely believed that the Sufi, poet and scholar Shaikh Jamali established a Sufi retreat, otherwise known as a khanqah, at Makli, where he was eventually buried. Many years later, Jam Tamachi, a 14th century Samma ruler, declared that he wished to … Read more
KARACHI: The much-anticipated three-day Pakistan Learning Festival (PLF), an initiative of the Children’s Learning Festival (CLF), kicked off with a series of interactive sessions and activities on Tuesday, November 14, 2021, at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, a statement said. PLF is the flagship programme of civil society organisation Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi. The event, being co-hosted … Read more
The UN refugee agency says millions of Afghans caught in deteriorating situation in Afghanistan are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance and protection and must not be forgotten by the international community. “UNHCR remains concerned about the risk of human rights violations against civilians in this evolving context, including for women and girls”, Shabia Mantoo, … Read more
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is seeking partnership with global partners, including leading international museums, as it sees its culture sector generating $20 billion in revenues and creating 100,000 jobs, while contributing 3 per cent to its gross domestic product (GDP), Arab News quoted a senior official, as saying. In the wake of the G20 meeting last … Read more
Besides initiating construction work on the Main Dam of Diamer Basha Dam Project, Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is also gearing up for implementation of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan in the Project area with a view to fulfilling its national and international obligations for construction of water and hydropower projects. The Plan … Read more
International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on 21st February. This year’s theme for International Mother Language Day is “Language without borders”. An open letter has been issued by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Director-General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay said in the open letter, “By bringing their speakers closer together, by … Read more
International Day of Women and Girls in Science was marked across the globe on Tuesday, (February 11) including Pakistan with a call to ensure participation of women and girls in the male-dominated field of science through increased investment and giving them opportunities and incentives. According to the details, On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly … Read more
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has expressed concern about press freedom worldwide, despite drop in media casualties in 2019. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan,The UNESCO Observatory of Killed Journalists recorded 56 journalist killings in 2019, compared to 99 in 2018 – the lowest annual toll in more than a decade. … Read more
The date palm, which was recognized by UNESCO on Wednesday, has for centuries played an important role in the growth of civilizations in the hot and dry regions of the Arab world. Now date palm-related knowledge, traditions and practices have been inscribed on Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tree, whose roots … Read more
International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 September, is an opportunity for Governments, civil society and stakeholders to highlight improvements in world literacy rates, and reflect on the world’s remaining literacy challenges. The issue of literacy is a key component of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The … Read more
