Tag: humanitarian crisis

Momentum toward peace in Yemen spurred by China-brokered Iran-Saudi accord: UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP):The UN’s envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has urged the country’s warring parties to “seize the opportunity” presented by the recent China-facilitated agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to end the decade-long conflict that has made Yemen the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. “Intense diplomatic efforts are continuing at different levels to… Continue reading Momentum toward peace in Yemen spurred by China-brokered Iran-Saudi accord: UN Envoy

More funding urgently needed to cover growing humanitarian needs in flood-hit areas of Pakistan: UN

ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):United Nations led organizations on Thursday updated about the launch of the revised Pakistan Floods Response Plan (FRP), appealing to the world to come forth as about 100 days passed since the first appeal, and people still need lifesaving assistance in the flood-hit areas of Pakistan. In a joint press conference with… Continue reading More funding urgently needed to cover growing humanitarian needs in flood-hit areas of Pakistan: UN

Second Saudi airlift of relief goods arrives in Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief)’s second airlift of relief goods on Wednesday arrived in Karachi from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The first airlift was arrived at the same destination on Tuesday night. Each airlift was carrying 90 tons of food, medical supplies and shelters to support the flood victims.… Continue reading Second Saudi airlift of relief goods arrives in Karachi

PM, UNICEF Executive Dir. discuss Afghan humanitarian situation

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and the newly-appointed Executive Director of United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Catherine Russell Monday discussed UNICEF’s country programme in Pakistan as well as the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. She called on the prime minister during her first visit to Pakistan since assuming position of the… Continue reading PM, UNICEF Executive Dir. discuss Afghan humanitarian situation

Pakistan committed to eradicate polio; Afghanistan requires int’l support to avert humanitarian crisis: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday expressing Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate polio said that Afghanistan being the primary source of polio incidence in country’s two bordering provinces, required urgent international support to avert humanitarian crisis including health emergency.

Half of population in Afghanistan in very precarious situation, facing hunger, food shortages: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said half of the population in Afghanistan was in a very precarious situation because of hunger, malnutrition, and food shortages. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s GPS host Fareed Zakaria, he said the present situation was already developing into one of the worst humanitarian crises in Afghanistan. He said, “people… Continue reading Half of population in Afghanistan in very precarious situation, facing hunger, food shortages: PM

British envoy, NSA agree for int’l community’s role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

British envoy, NSA agree for int'l community's role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf and British High commissioner Christian Turner on Thursday agreed that international community should stay engaged while averting a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse in the war-torn Afghanistan. During a call on by the British envoy, it was agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties in multiple… Continue reading British envoy, NSA agree for int’l community’s role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Pakistan, China collaboration to play key role for averting Afghanistan’s crisis: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said Pakistan and China collaboration on Afghanistan would play key role in averting a serious humanitarian crisis after the withdrawal of US forces. In his video message on the recent visit of the Prime Minister to China where the NSA will also… Continue reading Pakistan, China collaboration to play key role for averting Afghanistan’s crisis: Dr Moeed

With global funding pledges, Pakistan’s efforts to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis coming to fruition

ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): The United Nations’ largest-ever $5 billion funding appeal, the US additional aid of $308 million and over $1 billion pledge from the European Union indicate the success of Pakistan’s repeated calls for the world to help avert looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan on August 15… Continue reading With global funding pledges, Pakistan’s efforts to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis coming to fruition

Harsh winter fuels ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: UN

Harsh winter fuels ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 05 (APP):The United Nations has warned that a harsh winter in Afghanistan is aggravating already severe conditions faced by millions across the country. In the past 24 hours, heavy snowfall and rain have impacted a number of areas, disrupting flights to and from Kabul Airport, according to the Office for the Coordination… Continue reading Harsh winter fuels ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: UN

Economic instability in Afghanistan to be catastrophic for world: Governor

Economic instability in Afghanistan to be catastrophic for world: Governor

LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Tuesday that economic instability in Afghanistan will benefit terrorists which will be catastrophic for the world. He expressed these views while addressing the 23rd convocation of University of Central Punjab (UCP) and talking to media here.The UCP Pro Rector Dr. Nasar Ikram, Prof. Sohail Ahmed… Continue reading Economic instability in Afghanistan to be catastrophic for world: Governor

OIC extraordinary session imperative to channelize international efforts for averting Afghanistan’s humanitarian crises:COAS

APP68-181221 RAWALPINDI: December 19 – Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud calls on Chief Of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa. APP

RAWALPINDI, Dec 19 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa during a call on paid by the Saudi Foreign Minister on Sunday said the 17th extraordinary session of OIC was extremely important to channelize international efforts and save Afghanistan from looming security and humanitarian crises. The Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi… Continue reading OIC extraordinary session imperative to channelize international efforts for averting Afghanistan’s humanitarian crises:COAS

International community must work to overcome Afghan humanitarian crisis, Fawad

International community must work to overcome Afghan humanitarian crisis, Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Sunday that the international community must work for overcoming ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. During a meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah and his delegation he said that the situation in Afghanistan continued to deteriorate, a huge human tragedy could… Continue reading International community must work to overcome Afghan humanitarian crisis, Fawad

World acknowledges Pakistan’s stance on looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Faisal

World acknowledges Pakistan's stance on looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Faisal

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan has made successful diplomacy to make the global community realise that there was an urgent need to carry out relief activities to avert looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. After attending the ongoing 17th extraordinary session of OIC… Continue reading World acknowledges Pakistan’s stance on looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Faisal

OIC leaders laud Pakistan’s efforts, call for unified action on Afghanistan crisis

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): The Muslim world leaders attending the extraordinary session of OIC countries’ foreign ministers, Sunday called for an immediate and unified action to avert the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan which otherwise could impact world peace. Addressing the opening session of the 17th extraordinary Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC)… Continue reading OIC leaders laud Pakistan’s efforts, call for unified action on Afghanistan crisis

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