Flood damages: ADB to help Pakistan build climate–resilient infrastructure

PM hails WHO’s declaration of end of COVID-19, praises medical community

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ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said the declaration of World Health Organization (WHO) about the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency after three years was a tribute to the outstanding services of scientists, doctors, and health professionals. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “WHO’s declaration of… Continue reading PM hails WHO’s declaration of end of COVID-19, praises medical community

Quarter of a billion people on brink of starvation worldwide: UN-backed report

Global polycrisis creating uphill battle to end child marriage – UNICEF

Seven new Corona cases reported in last 24 hours: NIH

At UN, Pakistan calls for closing digital gap, combating disinformation

28 new Corona cases reported in last 24 hours: NIH

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Health officials on Monday said that 28 new Coronavirus cases were reported during the last 24 hours across the country. As per the data shared by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the case positivity ratio was 0.90 percent while 10 patients were in critical condition. No death was reported from the… Continue reading 28 new Corona cases reported in last 24 hours: NIH

Maryam Nawaz congratulates China, Pakistan on trade restoration

FM asks int’l community for collective action to overcome economic, climate challenges

ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday said the international community needed to work together to overcome challenges caused by the climate catastrophe, Covid-19 pandemic, tough economic conditions and heightened geopolitical tensions. He was speaking at an Interfaith Iftar dinner hosted in honour of the diplomatic corps here at the Ministry of… Continue reading FM asks int’l community for collective action to overcome economic, climate challenges

NDMA attends annual Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development meeting at Bangkok

Chairman NDMA Lt General Inam Haider Malik having sideline meetings at UNDRR during 10th annual meeting of Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) from March 27-30 at Bangkok.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP):Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik and Member Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Idrees Mahsud are attending the 10th annual meeting of Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) from March 27-30 in Bangkok, at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC). Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Prof.… Continue reading NDMA attends annual Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development meeting at Bangkok

UN agencies call to action for One Health for safer world

133 new corona cases reported in last 24 hours: NIH

Pakistan pavilion in Brussels festival attracts visitors

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels participated in an international festival with a uniquely designed Pakistani pavilion featuring Pakistani street food, handicrafts, sporting products, photo booths and many interesting activities for the visitors. The International School of Brussels Festival is an annual celebration of diverse cultures and traditions from all around… Continue reading Pakistan pavilion in Brussels festival attracts visitors

Pakistan among most vulnerable despite lowest contribution to greenhouse emissions: Ahsan

At UN, Pakistan calls for closing digital gender divide to attain women’s empowerment

Healthcare professionals’ sacrifices during COVID-19 unmatchable: NA Speaker

Azerbaijan president suggests forming UN high level panel on global recovery from COVID-19

Summit of NAM Contact Group on post-COVID challenges starts

BAKU (Azerbaijan), Mar 2 (APP): The summit of Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group in response to COVID-19 started here Thursday to discuss strategies on overcoming the post-COVID issues, leading to food insecurity, global inflation and other economic challenges. Being chaired by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as NAM chairman, the summit is attended by representatives from… Continue reading Summit of NAM Contact Group on post-COVID challenges starts

China achieves decisive victory against COVID epidemic

Plight of Kashmiris worsens since India’s revocation of article 370: Dr Mahathir

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia and a renowned global statesman Sunday said the Kashmir Solidarity Day reminded the world that the plight of people of Kashmir had worsened since India’s unilateral revocation of article 370 and 35A of its constitution in August 2019.In a statement on the… Continue reading Plight of Kashmiris worsens since India’s revocation of article 370: Dr Mahathir

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