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G77 to prioritize challenges faced by developing states: Munir Akram

Political solutions must follow UN peacekeeping in conflict zones: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (APP): The Developing Countries’ Group of 77 will continue to accord high priority to the challenges faced by its members — recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and the existential threat of climate change — to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), Ambassador Munir Akram told a high-level coordination meeting Thursday. Ambassador… Continue reading G77 to prioritize challenges faced by developing states: Munir Akram

At UN 2021 was successful year for Pakistan, spotlighting Kashmir and ECOSOC leadership

Harsh winter fuels ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 01 (APP):Pakistan continued to push for Kashmiri people’s right of self-determination in the 2021 in a determined bid to advance the cause of their freedom from India’s yoke, Ambassador Munir Akram has said while recounting key achievements at the U.N. on multilateral diplomatic front. “2021 was a successful year for Pakistan’s multilateral… Continue reading At UN 2021 was successful year for Pakistan, spotlighting Kashmir and ECOSOC leadership

Key UN development forum’s declaration vows to overcome coronavirus pandemic, rebuild together

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 17 (APP): A far-reaching declaration released by the 2021 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) on Friday reflects member states’ commitments to gather together in a global push to overcome the coronavirus pandemic and build back better through inclusive, green recovery plans. The “Ministerial Declaration”, which was unanimously adopted at HLPF’s… Continue reading Key UN development forum’s declaration vows to overcome coronavirus pandemic, rebuild together

Pak, Afghan can serve as bridge connecting Central Asia, Arabian Sea: FM

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ISLAMABAD, July 16 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said as Pakistan had a vital interest in a peaceful, stable, united and prosperous Afghanistan, it would enable both countries to serve as a bridge connecting Central Asia and the Arabian Sea – and beyond. “There are numerous “shovel-ready” projects awaiting peace in… Continue reading Pak, Afghan can serve as bridge connecting Central Asia, Arabian Sea: FM

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls outcome of UN’s key development forum ‘beacon of hope’ for virus-hit nations

Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Jul 16 (APP): The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HPLF) wrapped up its 2021 session Thursday, with Ambassador Munir Akram calling its outcome as a “beacon of hope” for the developing countries trying to recover from the devastating economic and social impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. In his closing remarks,… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls outcome of UN’s key development forum ‘beacon of hope’ for virus-hit nations

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram expresses ‘deepest condolences’ over Haitian president’s assassination

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 08 (APP): The President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram Thursday voiced his sorrow over the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, and urged the people of the Caribbean country to reject violence. In a tweet, Ambassador Akram said, “Sending my deepest condolences and solidarity… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram expresses ‘deepest condolences’ over Haitian president’s assassination

Pakistan prioritized support to vulnerable while battling Covid: Sania Nishtar

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 07 (APP): Pakistan told a UN panel Wednesday that its health response was central to the deadly coronavirus pandemic, with prioritized support to the vulnerable. “Investing in social protection is both a response to current needs as well as preparedness for and insurance against future crises,” Special Assistant to the Prime Minister… Continue reading Pakistan prioritized support to vulnerable while battling Covid: Sania Nishtar

Dr. Sania highlights ‘Ehsaas programme’s achievements at UN’s forum on sustainable development

ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar represented Pakistan at the United Nation’s high-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, highlighting the benefits reached to the masses through the country’s largest social protection intervention of Ehsaas. Bringing Pakistan’s perspective to the table, Dr.… Continue reading Dr. Sania highlights ‘Ehsaas programme’s achievements at UN’s forum on sustainable development

World leaders to meet at UN Tuesday to help drive pandemic recovery

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 05 (APP): Leading figures from government, business and civil society are set to take part on Tuesday in the High Level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF), where they will discuss ways to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and turn the deadly crisis into an opportunity for a major… Continue reading World leaders to meet at UN Tuesday to help drive pandemic recovery

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram stresses Parliaments’ cooperation in implementing SDGs

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (APP): The President of UN Economic Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the role of Parliaments in generating momentum towards achieving the anti-poverty Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and overcoming the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis. “Achieving the sustainable development agenda requires inter-governmental and multi-stakeholder partnerships between national governments,… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram stresses Parliaments’ cooperation in implementing SDGs

UNGA special session against corruption ends, adopts declaration with roadmaps to combat scourge

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UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (APP):The first-ever United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) special session against corruption has concluded after having adopted a sweeping Political Declaration with blueprints to help countries tackle bribery, money-laundering, abuse of power and a raft of related crimes The landmark Political Declaration, titled “Our common commitment to effectively addressing challenges and implementing… Continue reading UNGA special session against corruption ends, adopts declaration with roadmaps to combat scourge

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges global commitment to protect, restore ecosystems

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 04 (APP):The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, Friday called for an international commitment to ecosystem restoration so as to reverse the harm done to the planet and its forests, oceans, glaciers, rivers and lakes, thus creating a global community at peace with nature. “The Covid-19… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges global commitment to protect, restore ecosystems

ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram calls for ‘robust’ global efforts to fight corruption

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 02 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, Wednesday called for strengthening international cooperation to fight corruption, which leads to massive outflows of illicit finance out of developing countries and is one of the main reasons for their economic under-performance. “Immediate and robust national and… Continue reading ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram calls for ‘robust’ global efforts to fight corruption

ECOSOC responded to Covid with push for global equitable access to vaccines: Amb. Akram

UNITED NATIONS, May 06 (APP): The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) responded to the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic with precision as the 54-member body pushed for global equitable access to vaccines, Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram has said. “I think that the ECOSOC has responded with clarity,” Ambassador Akram, who is also the president of ECOSOC,… Continue reading ECOSOC responded to Covid with push for global equitable access to vaccines: Amb. Akram

Covid-hit poor countries finding hard to recover losses unless vaccines ‘urgently’ provided: Amb. Akram

UNITED NATIONS, May 05 (APP):Harnessing the full potential of science and technology for the benefit of all people, everywhere, is the focus of a two-day virtual meeting convened by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which opened on Tuesday. The Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum)… Continue reading Covid-hit poor countries finding hard to recover losses unless vaccines ‘urgently’ provided: Amb. Akram

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for partnerships to recover from coronavirus crisis

UNITED NATIONS, May 04 (APP):The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the need for building partnerships between states, companies and civil society across the world to respond and recover from the devastating coronavirus crisis. “If ever there was need for partnerships, it is now”, he said in… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for partnerships to recover from coronavirus crisis

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