MD STEVTA visits Alishba’s Art and Café
KARACHI: Munawar Ali Mithani, Managing Director STEVTA, visited Alishba's Art & Café here on Friday (8th November, 2024) to appreciate her exceptional creativity and to celebrate inclusion. The event was…
Day of Peace marked on 21st Sept
ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the globe, UN Int'l Day of Peace was marked on 21st September (Saturday) in Pakistan to recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard…
UN focuses on Arctic Cities and Marine Litter
TROMSO (NPTV/UN): United Nations is observing the 20th September, 2024 as the first World Cleanup Day here under the theme Arctic Cities and Marine Litter. The inaugural World Cleanup Day…
Int’l Day of Democracy is celebrated on 15th Sept
MANHATTAN: Secretary General António Guterres, in his message on the occasion of Int'l Day of Democracy (2024) has said that it was an opportunity to reinforce the importance of upholding…
10th Sept: World Suicide Prevention Day
KARACHI: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is being observed on Tuesday (10th November, 2024) all over the globe. Endorsed by WHO the WSPD was established in 2003 International Association for…
World Humanitarian Day is observed on 19th Aug
KARACHI (NPTV/UNITED NATIONS): On the 19th day of August United Nations observes the World Humanitarian Day (WHD). It may be recalled that on 19th day of August 2023, 22 WHD…
Mandela Day is observed on 18th July every year
MANHATTAN: On 18 July every year, United Nations invite the people all over the world to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in their communities. UN believes…
World Population Day being observed on 11th July
MANHATTAN (NPTV/UN): In his message on the World Population Day (being observed on 11th July) UN Secretary-General António Guterres referred to the 2024 theme: "To Leave No One Behind, Count…
World Chocolate Day
7th of July is celebrated as World Chocolate Day
KARACHI: Chocolate lovers all over the world celebrate 7th of July as the World Chocolate Day. Guilt associated with the consumption of chocolate often overshadows its advantages. The truth is…
Tenth Int’l Day of Yoga celebrated
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): 2024 marks the 10th Int'l Day of Yoga under the banner of 'Yoga for Self and Society'. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations…
World Where Refugees Are Welcomed
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and…
Ten Years of Int’l Albinism Awareness Day
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Since on Thursday (13th June, 2024) the world is observing the International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) for the tenth time, UN has decided to celebrate the strides made…
Lost in Labor
One in ten kids is engaged in child labor
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): The World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) is being observed across the globe on Wednesday (12th of June, 2024). According to (2018) statistics, there are 218 million children…
First-Ever Int’l Day of Play Observed
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): In an effort to promote playing enabling people (particularly children) thrive to their full potential, UN had observed 11th June, 2024 as the International Day of Play. Sports…
Why improving food safety is important?
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Like all over the globe World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is being marked on Friday (7th June, 2024) in Pakistan as well in order to inform people about…
UN observes 4th June as Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): UN observes 4th June as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Children living in wars across the globe are facing unspeakable horrors every day. They…
UN observes 3rd June as World Bicycle Day.
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, the United Nations General Assembly decided to declare 3rd June World Bicycle Day. Bicycle has been in use for…
Global Day of Parents is observed on 1st of June
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Global Day of Parents (designated by the UNGA in 2012) provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards…
Int’l Day of Potato is observed on 30th May!
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): In December 2023, UNGA had decided to designate 30th May as the International Day of Potato to raise awareness apropos the millennia-old food. Potatoes are an important component…
United Nations Peacekeepers Day
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): For 76 years, United Nations peacekeepers have worked to save and change lives in the world’s most fragile political and security situations. Since 1948, more than two million…
25th May is observed as World Football Day
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): On 7th of May, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly had passed Resolution A/RES/78/281 proclaiming 25th May as World Football Day. It is pertinent to mention here that…
First Int’l Day of Markhor is being observed on 24th May
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): The UNGA has proclaimed 24th May the International Day of the Markhor and first such jour is being observed on Friday. The Markhor is an iconic and ecologically…
Vesak, the day when Buddha was born and died
VESAK: The Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of…
Int’l Tea Day is observed on 21st May
KARACHI (NPTV/UN): This year, Int'l Tea Day (21st May, 2024) highlights women and their role in the tea sector. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health…