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

Pakistan calls for ‘fully equipped’ global accord to fight pandemics

GENEVA, Nov 30 (APP):Amid a global alert over the new Omicron variant, Pakistan has called for a fully equipped and adequately resourced global health security framework that responds effectively to future pandemics. Speaking during a special three-day meeting of the World Health Organization’s governing body on Monday, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Offices in… Continue reading Pakistan calls for ‘fully equipped’ global accord to fight pandemics

Statement By Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, Permanent Representative Of Pakistan to the UN in Geneva, at the First Committee Thematic Debate On Clusters 5-7 Combined

Pakistan urges steps to offset threats to regional and international security Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, Permanent Representative Of Pakistan to the UN in Geneva, at the First Committee Thematic Debate On Clusters 5-7 Combined. APP
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Coronavirus lockdowns cut pollution, but not all of it: UN experts

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 05 (APP):The world experienced a brief, sharp drop in emissions of air pollutants last year, especially in urban areas, amid lockdown measures and related travel restrictions put in place over the coronavirus pandemic, according to UN weather experts. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO’s) Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, said South East Asia… Continue reading Coronavirus lockdowns cut pollution, but not all of it: UN experts

UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan to help displaced people

UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan to help displaced people

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (APP):The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a Geneva-based UN agency, on Thursday launched a $24 million urgent appeal to assist hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the conflict and drought in the country over the past two months. Stuart Simpson, IOM Afghanistan Chief of Mission, said the agency is working… Continue reading UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan to help displaced people

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