Tag: oic

President calls on provinces to prioritize primary, secondary education for orphans

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged provincial governments to take special measures aimed at ensuring access to primary and secondary education for orphaned children across the country. Stressing the need to actively participate in the cause of education, training and care of orphans, the president said the support and education… Continue reading President calls on provinces to prioritize primary, secondary education for orphans

Pakistan welcomes adoption of UNGA resolution on Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Pakistan Saturday welcomed the adoption of the resolution titled “Measures to Combat Islamophobia,” by the UN General Assembly with an overwhelming majority. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the resolution was presented by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes adoption of UNGA resolution on Islamophobia

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

PUC urges global Islamic scholars to condemn Israeli brutality in ‘Friday Sermons’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) on Thursday appealed the Islamic scholars globally to pass a resolution, in their Friday sermons, condemning the persecution of the Palestinian people and the relentless brutality perpetrated by Israel. PUC Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, along with prominent figures including Asad Zakaria Qasmi, Maulana Nouman Hashir,… Continue reading PUC urges global Islamic scholars to condemn Israeli brutality in ‘Friday Sermons’

Speakers call for devising strategies to address obesity

ISLAMABAD, Mar 06 (APP): Speakers at a high profile National Policy Dialogue on Obesity held on Wednesday called for devising comprehensive strategies to address obesity. The dialogue was organized by the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Health Services Academy, Embassy of Denmark, Novo Nordisk and OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Science and… Continue reading Speakers call for devising strategies to address obesity

APHC draws OIC chief’s attention towards plight of Kashmiri detainees in jails

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The All Parties Hurriyat Conference-AJK chapter has issued an urgent appeal to Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, inviting his attention towards the unjust treatment faced by Kashmiri detainees in Indian jails. According to Kashmir Media Service, Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Convener of the APHC-AJK chapter ,… Continue reading APHC draws OIC chief’s attention towards plight of Kashmiri detainees in jails

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COMSTECH, PEC ink MoU to upscale engineering capacity of OIC states

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday at COMSTECH Secretariat to upscale engineering capacity of OIC states. The MoU was signed by the Coordinator General COMSTECH Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary and Secretary/Registrar of the Council, Engr.… Continue reading COMSTECH, PEC ink MoU to upscale engineering capacity of OIC states

Int’l workshop on ‘ethical research in clinical trials’ to start on Feb 7

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP):Two-day International workshop on ‘Ethical Research in Clinical Trials’ will be held under the auspices of COMSTECH and UEARS from February 7-9, to address the challenges of research integrity in clinical trials in low-middle-income countries and propose the best suitable guidelines to improve the quality of research in this domain. The workshop… Continue reading Int’l workshop on ‘ethical research in clinical trials’ to start on Feb 7

OIC ombudsmen pledge to address global injustices; condemn Israeli brutalities in Palestine

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP):The ombudsmen of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries have reiterated their commitment to addressing global injustices, with a particular focus on the dire circumstances faced by the people of Palestine. The ombudsmen of the Muslim world met in the board meeting of the OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA) attended by members… Continue reading OIC ombudsmen pledge to address global injustices; condemn Israeli brutalities in Palestine

OIC chief, Pakistan envoy discuss prospects of cooperation

JEDDAH, Jan 30 (APP): Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Syed Mohammad Fawad Sher met with OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha. In the meeting held at the OIC headquarters of the General Secretariat in Jeddah, they discussed the prospects of cooperation between the OIC and Pakistan, efforts to enhance Joint… Continue reading OIC chief, Pakistan envoy discuss prospects of cooperation

BoD of OIC’s Ombudsman Institutions held in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Ombudsman institutions from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered in Pakistan for the 10th Board of Directors’ Meeting, showcasing unity and collaboration in addressing shared challenges. Representatives from OIC nations, including Turkiye, Bahrain, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and Bulgaria, actively participated in events hosted by Pakistan on Monday. During… Continue reading BoD of OIC’s Ombudsman Institutions held in Pakistan

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