Tag: peacekeeping

PM calls for security of peacekeepers facing challenges from terrorist groups

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday, calling the UN peacekeeping a “success story” emphasized the safety and security of peacekeepers as they faced “complex and unprecedented” challenges from criminals and terrorist groups. The prime minister, addressing the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, told the world leaders… Continue reading PM calls for security of peacekeepers facing challenges from terrorist groups

Book about Pakistan’s perspective on global peacekeeping to be launched on March 8

ISLAMABAD, March 5 (APP): A book titled ‘International Peacekeeping, perspectives from Pakistan’ by Dr Tughral Yamin will be launched on March 8 which includes research work on international peacekeeping. The book will be launched under the banner of the Institute of Policy Studies in collaboration with the National University of Science and Technology. According to… Continue reading Book about Pakistan’s perspective on global peacekeeping to be launched on March 8

Hina reaffirms Pakistan’s support for UN peacekeeping

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for UN peacekeeping including the country’s commitment to promoting gender perspective in peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The minister of state, in a meeting with the Under-Secretary-General (USG) for UN Department of Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix here at… Continue reading Hina reaffirms Pakistan’s support for UN peacekeeping

Pakistani peacekeeper praised for battling floods, helping flood-hit people in South Sudan

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 07 (APP): Pakistani peacekeepers serving the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have earned widespread praise for dedicatedly fighting some the worst floods in the country’s Unity State and bringing relief to the affected people, according to a report received in New York. On January 4, they marked their 100th day of… Continue reading Pakistani peacekeeper praised for battling floods, helping flood-hit people in South Sudan

Pakistan urges use of modern technology to make UN peacekeeping more effective

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19 (APP): Pakistan has called for a new approach to United Nations peacekeeping operations, primarily through the use of modern technology in the face of mounting challenges around the world. “From fulfilling the basic needs of peacekeepers such as access to water, energy and health to improving mobility, communications and camp security,… Continue reading Pakistan urges use of modern technology to make UN peacekeeping more effective

A top UN official says reforms needed to keep peacekeeping operations fit-for-purpose

A top UN official says reforms needed to keep peacekeeping operations fit-for-purpose

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 15 (APP): The United Nations peacekeeping requires reforms to keep the organization’s flagship activity fit-for-purpose as it confronts daunting new security threats, a top UN official told the Security Council on Monday. “We count on your support, as Council members, as well as that of other peacekeeping partners to strengthen our operations… Continue reading A top UN official says reforms needed to keep peacekeeping operations fit-for-purpose

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service – APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

Follow Us

APP Services