Tag: unesco
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Pakistani writer Hassan Siddiqui’s story exhibited at Britain’s famous Canterbury Cathedral
Lahore-based, Pakistani creative writer, Hassan Siddiqui has crossed a major milestone with his Christmas-themed short story “A Christmas Homeless” which has been exhibited at the renowned Canterbury Cathedral in England. Canterbury Cathedral is not only a famous historical and cultural symbol of England but is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the history and significance…
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UNESCO urges Authorities to Investigate Schoolgirl Poisonings
TEHRAN: On Wednesday the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), expressed concern about the ‘suspected’ poisoning of school girls in Iran, calling for investigations. According to an Al Arabiya report, the cultural agency urged a probe into the poisonings that claimed the lives of thousands of girls in Iran. Thousands of young school…
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35 years on the Chernobyl disaster exclusion zone is safe haven for biodiversity
Wild horses flourish in Chernobyl 35 years after explosion
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UNESCO Declares Lahore City of Literature
UNESCO has declared Lahore a city of literature.
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UN Chief Calls for Boosting Efforts to Reimagine Education
The UN Chief is calling for boosting efforts to reimagine education.
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Teachers Should be Among First for COVID Vaccine Jabs: UN
According to the UN, teachers should be among the first to receive COVID vaccine jabs.
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‘Groundwater Management Plan’ reports launched
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP):United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), and in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, United States Agency for International Development and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched two reports. The reports aimed for the development of the “Groundwater Management…
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Record floods threaten ancient Pyramids in Sudan
8th September 2020: Heavy floods in the River Nile threatens the ancient pyramid sites in Sudan, Africa. According to the report from BBC News, the authorities in Sudan are trying to protect the country’s ancient pyramids from flooding as heavy rains have caused the nearby River Nile to reach record-breaking levels. The site is home…
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Friday Prayers at the Hagia Sofia Mosque after 86 years
Istanbul, 24th July 2020: After 86 years, congregational prayers are being offered at Turkey’s Hagia Sofia Mosque today. According to reports of Baaghi TV, a soulful picture is to be noticed around Istanbul’s Aya Sofia Mosque as people have started gathering early in the morning for Friday prayers today. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled…
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Pakistan calls upon UNESCO to Uphold Human Rights during COVID19 Crisis
Pakistan has called upon UNESCO to ensure the upholding of human rights during the COVID19 crisis.