NEW YORK, Mar 30 (APP): US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, and representatives of Pakistani-American organizations at a solemn meeting on Tuesday held to mourn the loss of scores of innocent lives in Sunday’s horrific terrorist attack in Lahore. Ms. Maloney, a Democrat from New York, brought Dr.… Continue reading US lawmaker expresses solidarity with Pakistan at condolence meeting for Lahore attack victims
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Obama phones Nawaz, appreciates his leadership in anti terror effort
ISLAMABAD, March 30 (APP): US President Barack Obama Wednesday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Pakistan had shown great progress in the war against terrorism. President Obama, who phoned the Prime Minister to extend condolences on the Lahore tragedy, said the United States acknowledged and appreciated his (Nawaz Sharif’s) leadership… Continue reading Obama phones Nawaz, appreciates his leadership in anti terror effort
US officials says Pakistan takes security of its nuclear material, arsenals "very seriously"
WASHINGTON, March 29 (APP): US officials praised Pakistan for its efforts to safeguard its nuclear material and weapons and said the country has taken important steps forward in providing that security.
Ambassador Jilani underlines Pakistani American community's role in friendship with US
NEW JERSEY, March 29 (APP): Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday emphasized the role of the Pakistani American community in deepening and strengthening the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and the United States.
US says PM Sharif's decision to cancel visit completely understandable
WASHINGTON, March 29 (APP): The decision by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to cancel US visit is completely understandable, a State Department spokesman said on Monday and described the Lahore attack as a `lash out’ from a group under pressure from the ongoing military operation by the Pakistani security forces. At a press briefing in… Continue reading US says PM Sharif's decision to cancel visit completely understandable
US expresses condolences to Lahore blast victims
WASHNGTON, March 28 (APP): The United States have expressed its deepest condolences to the families of those killed in Lahore bomb blast on Sunday and said it would continue to work with Pakistan to combat terrorism. Condemning the appalling terrorist attack in the strongest term, a statement from the US State department said that US… Continue reading US expresses condolences to Lahore blast victims
UN slams 'appalling' terrorist bombing in Lahore, expresses solidarity
UNITED NATIONS, March 28 (APP): Top United Nations officials have strongly condemned Sunday’s terrorist bombing at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park in Lahore, extending condolences to the victims and their families while expressing solidarity with the people and Government of Pakistan. A statement issued by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson calls for the perpetrators of this “appalling” terrorist act… Continue reading UN slams 'appalling' terrorist bombing in Lahore, expresses solidarity
UN chief underlines concern about 'enormous' challenges Iraq faces
UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (APP): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, on a visit to Iraq — his eighth as the UN chief — has said he was impressed by the progress made, particularly against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or Da’esh, but warned that he remains extremely concerned about the enormous challenges the country… Continue reading UN chief underlines concern about 'enormous' challenges Iraq faces
UN urges bold climate action as extreme weather becomes 'the new normal'
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 24 (APP): Observing the World Meteorological Day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned that extreme weather events are becoming “the new normal” and bold climate action is needed to “face the future now”.
Vital US defense equipment helped Pakistan's gains in fight against terror
WASHINGTON, March 24 (APP): The provision of some vital defense equipment by the United States helped Pakistan eliminate infrastructure of world’s most notorious terror networks and led to a marked reduction of terrorism in the country, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday.
Vital US defense equipment helped Pakistan's gains in fight against terror
WASHINGTON, March 24 (APP): The provision of some vital defense equipment by the United States helped Pakistan eliminate infrastructure of world’s most notorious terror networks and led to a marked reduction of terrorism in the country, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday.
National flag hoisted at Pakistan House to mark Pakistan day in NY
NEW YORK, Mar 23 (APP): Pakistan’s national flag was on Wednesday unfurled at the Pakistan House, which houses the country’s Mission to the United Nations and the Consulate General in New York, at a ceremony to celebrate the Pakistan day.
Pakistan participates in annual Nawroz celebration at the UN
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 22 (APP): Pakistan has urged the international community to reinforce its resolve to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and build a more just world, saying, “Our future, and the future of our coming generations, depends on it.” Speaking at an event to celebrate Nawroz, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the… Continue reading Pakistan participates in annual Nawroz celebration at the UN
Pakistan determined to achieve women’s empowerment: Maleeha
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 20 (APP): Pakistan is determined to work towards achieving the targets set for gender equality and empowerment of women by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has said. In her opening remarks at a side event organised by the Pakistan Mission to the UN during the 60th session of the… Continue reading Pakistan determined to achieve women’s empowerment: Maleeha
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform at concert in UN marking Pakistan Day
NEW YORK, Mar 19 (APP): For the first time, Pakistan will mark its National Day at the UN, with a concert in the prestigious General Assembly hall on March 23. Organized by the Pakistan Mission to the UN, the concert will feature Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The concert titled “Sufi Night: Music of Peace”… Continue reading Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to perform at concert in UN marking Pakistan Day
UN chief calls for addressing extremism as “urgent human rights priority”
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 18 (APP): Top United Nations officials have urged the international community to develop effective, rights-based responses to violent extremism by examining its drivers and shifting away from the “security only” approach to dealing with the scourge.
At UN, Pakistan calls for a negotiated settlement of conflict in Afghanistan.
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP): Pakistan told the U.N. Security Council Tuesday that a negotiated peace in Afghanistan was the best and only hope for stability and prosperity for the country and the entire region.
Sharmeen's 'A Girl in the River' attracts large audience at UN
NEW YORK, Mar 16 (APP): A screening of the Oscar-winning Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s documentary ‘A Girl in the River’ was held at the UN to a packed-to-capacity hall. Organized by Pakistan’s Mission to the UN and co-sponsored by UN-Women in conjunction with Equality Now, it was a side event during the 60th annual… Continue reading Sharmeen's 'A Girl in the River' attracts large audience at UN
UN Commission on Status of Women opens with calls for ensuring gender equality
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 15 (APP): At the opening of the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, United Nations officials have highlighted the progress made in achieving gender equality, while calling on the world to do much more to fight for women and girls’ rights.
UN chief slams terrorist attack in Ankara
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 14 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack in the Turkish capital of Ankara that reportedly killed and wounded dozens of people.