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Efforts to combat Islamophobia anchored in int’l human rights: Amb Bilal

ISLAMABAD, March 16 (APP): Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Office at Geneva Bilal Ahmad has emphasized that efforts to combat Islamophobia were anchored in foundational principles of international human rights. Addressing a special event on international day to combat Islamophobia, he underscored the need to reinvigorate ⁠the political consensus and take concrete… Continue reading Efforts to combat Islamophobia anchored in int’l human rights: Amb Bilal

Mushahid Hussain elected Vice President of IPU Human Rights body

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, who represents Asia in the Committee of Human Rights for Parliamentarians (CHRP) of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), was unanimously elected as Vice President of the Committee at its meeting in Geneva. Millie Odhiambo of Kenya was elected president. Senator Mushahid Hussain is the first parliamentarian from Pakistan to… Continue reading Mushahid Hussain elected Vice President of IPU Human Rights body

Universal Periodic Review: Pakistan lauds Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect human rights

GENEVA, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistan on Monday appreciated the efforts by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect and promote human rights with its special focus on the rights of pilgrims and migrant workers under Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia is one of 14 states being reviewed by the UPR Working Group – a mechanism… Continue reading Universal Periodic Review: Pakistan lauds Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect human rights

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative designate to the United Nations, Geneva Bilal Ahmed calls on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

APP01-251023 ISLAMABAD: October 25 - Pakistan's Permanent Representative designate to the United Nations, Geneva Bilal Ahmed calls on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
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Spending on flood recovery likely to be $3 billion by June 2023: Ahsan Iqbal

GENEVA, Jan 9 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Monday said that Pakistan faced unprecedented devastation due to torrential rains and flooding in most parts of the country, and the spending on flood recovery in the country might cross US$3 billion by June this year. Pakistan faced huge economic losses due to… Continue reading Spending on flood recovery likely to be $3 billion by June 2023: Ahsan Iqbal

At Geneva moot, Pakistan to present 4RF for climate resilient reconstruction, rehabilitation

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said that at the “International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan” in Geneva on January 9, Pakistan would present Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) to guide as a strategic policy and prioritization document. “4RF is a strategic policy and prioritization document of… Continue reading At Geneva moot, Pakistan to present 4RF for climate resilient reconstruction, rehabilitation

PM to co-chair ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’ conference in Geneva on Jan 9

ISLAMABAD, Jan 4 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will co-host, along with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, an international conference on ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’ in Geneva on January 9.    At the conference, the prime minister will outline Pakistan’s vision for rehabilitating the affected population and reconstructing the damaged infrastructure in a resilient manner, with… Continue reading PM to co-chair ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’ conference in Geneva on Jan 9

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding Resilient Pakistan Conference to be held next month in Geneva, Switzerland.

APP32-291222 ISLAMABAD: December 29 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding Resilient Pakistan Conference to be held next month in Geneva, Switzerland. APP/ABB
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding Resilient Pakistan Conference to be held next month in Geneva, Switzerland.

APP31-291222 ISLAMABAD: December 29 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding Resilient Pakistan Conference to be held next month in Geneva, Switzerland. APP/ABB
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‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’ this X’mas holidays: WHO chief

'An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled' this X'mas holidays: WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (APP): The spread of Covid-19, particularly the Omicron variant, might mean Christmas holiday gatherings need to be cancelled, World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. “There can be no doubt that increased social mixing over the holiday period in many countries will lead to increased cases, overwhelm health systems… Continue reading ‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’ this X’mas holidays: WHO chief

Pakistan praises UN migration agency’s work in war-torn Afghanistan

GENEVA, Dec 01 (APP):Pakistan has commended IOM, the UN migration agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration, for its operations in conflict- affected Afghanistan, saying it has helped prevent large-scale displacement crisis. At the same time, Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN offices in Geneva, said, “a mass exodus of migrants and refugees… Continue reading Pakistan praises UN migration agency’s work in war-torn Afghanistan

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