Abandoning Afghanistan to be a grave mistake: governor

Abandoning Afghanistan to be a grave mistake: governor

LAHORE, Dec 05 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday that abandoning Afghanistan in the current context would be a grave mistake that would have dire consequences. According to a spokesman for Governor’s House here, Ch Sarwar expressed these views in his meeting with British Minister Zac Goldsmith in London while discussing Pak-UK relations,… Continue reading Abandoning Afghanistan to be a grave mistake: governor

Pakistan to host OIC FMs’ moot on Dec 19; humanitarian assistance, resource mobilization for Afghanistan on agenda

LAHORE, Dec 4 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday announced to host an extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC countries on December 19, with core objectives of highlighting the need for urgent assistance and mobilization of resources to avert a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse in war-torn Afghanistan. “If we don’t pay… Continue reading Pakistan to host OIC FMs’ moot on Dec 19; humanitarian assistance, resource mobilization for Afghanistan on agenda

Coronavirus laid bare barriers faced by 1 bln people with disabilities: UN chief

Coronavirus laid bare barriers faced by 1 bln people with disabilities: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday said those with a disability were among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. “COVID-19 has laid bare the persistent barriers and inequalities faced by the world’s one billion persons with disabilities,” he said in his message. Now,… Continue reading Coronavirus laid bare barriers faced by 1 bln people with disabilities: UN chief

Ashrafi lauds summoning of OIC meeting on Afghan issue

ISLAMABAD: December 02 - Special Representative to Prime Minister Interfaith Harmony and Middle East and Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi addressing press conference. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Thursday lauded Saudi Arabian leadeship for summoning the emergency meeting of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on December 17 on Afghan issue. Talking to media, he praised Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi for effectively presenting… Continue reading Ashrafi lauds summoning of OIC meeting on Afghan issue

Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Pakistan taking all measures to cater to healthcare needs of Afghan brethren

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): With humanitarian crisis exacerbated in Afghanistan due to advent of winter, Pakistan besides an assistance of Rs. 5 billion and offering to host extraordinary session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, was taking urgent measures to cater to healthcare needs of Afghans. In addition to medical visa facilitation for patients at… Continue reading Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Pakistan taking all measures to cater to healthcare needs of Afghan brethren

Foreign Secretary asks OIC to help address humanitarian needs in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Wednesday emphasized that as the collective voice of the Islamic Ummah, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) must play its part in helping address the urgent humanitarian and economic needs of Afghan brethren. According to a Foreign Office spokesperson, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood was speaking during a… Continue reading Foreign Secretary asks OIC to help address humanitarian needs in Afghanistan

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UN slams Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez’s arrest, urges his release

GENEVA, Dec 01 (APP):The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced deep concern at the recent arrest of Khurram Parvez, a leading human rights defender in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) under a draconian anti-terrorism law, and called for his release. “We are deeply concerned at the arrest… Continue reading UN slams Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez’s arrest, urges his release

Pakistan offers to host OIC foreign ministers’ moot on Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Pakistan on Monday offered to host the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Minister of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened by Saudi Arabia, the OIC Summit chair,  to discuss the latest situation in Afghanistan. “Pakistan fully endorses this initiative. We also offered to host this meeting in Islamabad… Continue reading Pakistan offers to host OIC foreign ministers’ moot on Afghanistan

NA allows using assembly hall for OIC session

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): The National Assembly on Friday accepted the resolution of using Assembly hall for Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) special session. The motion was moved by Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf Chief Whip, Amir Dogar, which was accepted by the House. Later the National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri prorogued the session for indefinite… Continue reading NA allows using assembly hall for OIC session

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