Tag: Humanitarian Assistance

Special Representative on Afghan Affairs calls on MoS Hina Rabbani

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): The newly appointed Special Representative on Afghan Affairs Asif Durrani on Tuesday called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar here. The minister of state welcomed the special representative and assured him of full support and cooperation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in fulfilling his responsibilities.

UN chief calls on donors to fully fund $397 million quake appeal for Syria

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 15 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday announced a $397 million humanitarian appeal to aid the people of earthquake-ravaged Syria, to help secure “desperately needed” relief for nearly five million people. The UN chief told reporters outside the Security Council chamber n New York that aid “must get through from all sides”… Continue reading UN chief calls on donors to fully fund $397 million quake appeal for Syria

Pakistan’s rescue team with relief assistance leaves for quake-hit Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP):A 51-member team from Pakistan on Tuesday morning left for Turkiye to participate in rescue and relief activities in the areas affected by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that caused widespread destruction. “A 51-member Rescue Team has just left for #Turkiye via #PIA flight PK707 from #Lahore along with their 7 tons of special… Continue reading Pakistan’s rescue team with relief assistance leaves for quake-hit Turkiye

Denmark pledges DKK 26.7 mln humanitarian assistance for Pakistani children

ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Denmark has announced additional humanitarian assistance of DKK 26.7 million to United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for supporting the flood relief efforts of Pakistan. “The Danish assistance will provide health, nutrition, WASH, child protection services and education for 10 million children in Pakistan through UNICEF-Pakistan”, Denmark’s Minister for Development… Continue reading Denmark pledges DKK 26.7 mln humanitarian assistance for Pakistani children

UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):The United Nations and several countries on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s decision to close universities to women and called for the de facto authorities to “immediately revoke the decision”. In a statement, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also urged the de facto authorities to “reopen girls’ schools beyond the… Continue reading UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation

UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):The United Nations and several countries on Wednesday condemned the Taliban’s decision to close universities to women and called for the de facto authorities to “immediately revoke the decision”. In a statement, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also urged the de facto authorities to “reopen girls’ schools beyond the… Continue reading UN slams Taliban decision to bar women from universities, calls for ‘immediate’ revocation

Pakistan urges Afghan authorities to revisit ban on university girls

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday urged the Afghan authorities to revisit the decision to suspend university and higher education for girl students in Afghanistan. “Pakistan is disappointed to learn about the suspension of the university and higher education for female students in Afghanistan,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. The FO said… Continue reading Pakistan urges Afghan authorities to revisit ban on university girls

PM thanks EU for €30 million humanitarian aid for flood-hit Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday thanked the European Union for allocating €30 million in a new humanitarian aid for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-stricken people of Pakistan. “Grateful to European Union, particularly President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission for the announcement of… Continue reading PM thanks EU for €30 million humanitarian aid for flood-hit Pakistan

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