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OIC’s envoy reiterates her Organization’s continued support to Kashmir cause
OIC’s envoy reiterates her Organization’s continued support to Kashmir cause
Pakistan will continue to be a leading voice for vulnerable, oppressed: Hina
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday said that with the country’s human rights progress on an upward trajectory, Pakistan will continue to be a leading voice of the vulnerable and the oppressed.
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.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a review meeting regarding Resilient Pakistan Conference to be held next month in Geneva, Switzerland.
Renewable energy must be doubled by 2030: UN agency
Renewable energy must be doubled by 2030: UN agency
Federal minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman launches 2nd Humanitarian Appeal with the UN Office in Geneva
Federal Minister for Commerce Naveed Qamar addressing an opening ceremony of MC12 in Geneva
75th World Health Assembly begins in Geneva
75th World Health Assembly begins in Geneva
UN launches efforts to prevent arms race in outer space
UN launches efforts to prevent arms race in outer space
At Geneva-based panel, Pakistan’s calls ‘reckless’ India’s missile firing into Pakistani territory
At Geneva-based panel, Pakistan’s calls ‘reckless’ India’s missile firing into Pakistani territory
‘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
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
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