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Health ministry takes preventive measures against Congo virus

ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on Wednesday said that the Ministry of Health is taking effective measures to prevent citizens from the Congo virus. In a statement, the minister said that after the outbreak of Congo virus in Balochistan, the Ministry of Health is monitoring the current health… Continue reading Health ministry takes preventive measures against Congo virus

Six Pakistani peacekeepers martyred in Congo chopper crash are ‘valiant heroes’: Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 03 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has paid high tributes to the six ‘valiant’ Pakistani peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as their bodies were repatriated from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on… Continue reading Six Pakistani peacekeepers martyred in Congo chopper crash are ‘valiant heroes’: Munir Akram

UN mission in Congo repatriates bodies of six Pakistani peacekeepers martyred in chopper crash

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 02 (APP): The UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), known as (MONUSCO), Saturday repatriated the bodies of eight UN peacekeepers, including six Pakistanis, who were tragically killed when their helicopter crashed on March 29 in the country’s North Kivu province, the mission announced. One Russian and one Serbian peacekeepers… Continue reading UN mission in Congo repatriates bodies of six Pakistani peacekeepers martyred in chopper crash

President grieved over martyrdom of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo

ISLAMABAD, Mar 30, (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday expressed grief over the martyrdom of the officers and soldiers of Pakistan armed forces in a helicopter crash in Congo, where they were deployed for United Nations peacekeeping mission. The president prayed for peace of the departed souls and paid tribute to those serving for the… Continue reading President grieved over martyrdom of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo

PM condoles martyrdom of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday expressed grief over the martyrdom of officers and soldiers of Pakistan armed forces in a helicopter crash in Congo, where they were deployed for the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The prime minister also paid homage to the services of the Pakistan armed forces for maintaining peace… Continue reading PM condoles martyrdom of Pakistani peacekeepers in Congo

Engage Africa Policy to intensify exchanges, trade with Africa: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday while underlining the government’s emphasis on geo-economics, said that Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa’ policy was aimed at enhancing diplomatic footprint and intensifying exchanges and trade with Africa. The foreign minister, in a meeting with the Chief of Staff of Land Forces, Lt. Gen. Asinda Fall of… Continue reading Engage Africa Policy to intensify exchanges, trade with Africa: Qureshi

Pakistan views Congo as key country in African continent: COAS

RAWALPINDI, Jan 12 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday said Pakistan viewed Congo as a key country in the African continent and appreciated its role towards regional peace. He expressed these views during a meeting with Commander of the Terrestrial Army Congo Lieutenant General Sikabwe Asinda Fall, who called on… Continue reading Pakistan views Congo as key country in African continent: COAS

UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday issued its largest ever emergency funding appeal for $6.4 billion to reach 300 million people, including more than 190 million children affected by humanitarian crises amidst the coronavirus pandemic, with essential support and services through the end of 2021. The appeal is a 35… Continue reading UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises

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