UNITED NATIONS, Feb 24 (APP): A top Pakistani diplomat has backed United Nations’ efforts to maintain human rights throughout the UN system and advance its work in this field, as he asked for the measures the world body would take to end the ongoing rights abuses in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “Human… Continue reading Pakistan backs UN’s efforts to advance human rights; seeks end to abuses in IIOJK
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ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges ‘bold’ actions to eradicate racism, injustice
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (APP):The President of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Thursday called for “bold” action for eliminating existing structural racism and injustice, saying promotion of equality and non-discrimination must remain a priority for the world community. “The COVID-19 crisis has revealed existing inequalities in unequal access to food,… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges ‘bold’ actions to eradicate racism, injustice
Qureshi stresses collective efforts against “pandemic of hate” under SDGs agenda
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday while drawing attention towards a “deadly pandemic of hate” called for collective efforts against extremism, systemic racial discrimination and exclusion threatening the political, legal and moral foundations of several states. “Undoubtedly, we are all confronted by another virus and a deadly pandemic of hate. We must… Continue reading Qureshi stresses collective efforts against “pandemic of hate” under SDGs agenda
ECOSOC exploring ways to muster financing to help coronavirus-hit poor countries recover: Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 10 (APP):The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is considering various options to mobilize financing for the coronavirus-hit developing countries to enable them to avoid economic collapse, the 54-member body’s President, Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, said Tuesday. Briefing media representatives, he said that their aim was to ensure that the developing… Continue reading ECOSOC exploring ways to muster financing to help coronavirus-hit poor countries recover: Munir Akram
Social development key pillar for ‘sustainable and resilient’ world: Amb. Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 09 (APP): The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President, Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for tackling the crisis unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing that social development was “one of the critical pillars” for making the world more sustainable and resilient. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of… Continue reading Social development key pillar for ‘sustainable and resilient’ world: Amb. Munir Akram
UN chief calls for boosting efforts to reimagine education
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for stepping up efforts to reimagine education — training teachers, bridging the digital divide and rethinking curricula — to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to flourish in a rapidly changing world. “Let’s commit to promote education for all — today and every… Continue reading UN chief calls for boosting efforts to reimagine education
Govt. committed to provide all possible facilities to most vulnerable people: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar Wednesday said that the government was committed to provide all possible facilities to the most vulnerable and marginalized sections of the society. He was chairing the first sub-committee meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) here. The minister Pakistan… Continue reading Govt. committed to provide all possible facilities to most vulnerable people: Asad Umar
Pakistan leads in adopting SDG 2030 agenda, says UN Report
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Pakistan has taken the lead in adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), becoming one of the first countries in the world to take up their pledge to transform lives and protect the planet, said a report of United Nations Sustainable Development Framework… Continue reading Pakistan leads in adopting SDG 2030 agenda, says UN Report
UNGA president calls all people to work together against coronavirus pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP): The President of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Volkan Bozkir, has called people around the world to continue work together to end the coronavirus pandemic, for building up an inclusive and sustainable future. In a message for the New Year, Bozkir, a top Turkish diplomat, said… Continue reading UNGA president calls all people to work together against coronavirus pandemic
Pakistan needs $6 bn investment for water supply, sanitation: ADB
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP):Pakistan needs more or less US $6 billion annual investment for water supply and sanitation in the country, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported. According to the projected annual investment needs for water supply and sanitation of Pakistan, the projected investment would account for around 2.3 percent to the country’s GDP. The… Continue reading Pakistan needs $6 bn investment for water supply, sanitation: ADB
Pakistan committed to using digital technologies for achieving SDGs: PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterating the importance of digital solutions for improved governance, said Pakistan was committed to using digital technologies for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It would help the vulnerable sections of the society, in particular, to get maximum benefit from the social welfare and social… Continue reading Pakistan committed to using digital technologies for achieving SDGs: PM
ADB joins 11 development banks, IMF in launching first joint report on financing SDGs
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined 11 multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday in launching a first-ever joint report on financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report is released at the end of a critical year, in which the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic threatens… Continue reading ADB joins 11 development banks, IMF in launching first joint report on financing SDGs
Recovery from coronavirus pandemic must include steps to combat corruption: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday called for working collectively to end corruption and bribery, warning that the coronavirus crisis had created additional opportunities for this scourge. In a message marking International Anti-Corruption Day, which is observed annually on Dec. 9, he said the development of vaccines for the virus… Continue reading Recovery from coronavirus pandemic must include steps to combat corruption: UN chief
Coronavirus could push over 200 million more people into extreme poverty: UN data
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):An additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030, due to the severe long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number to more than a billion worldwide, a new study from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has found. According to the study, released on Thursday,… Continue reading Coronavirus could push over 200 million more people into extreme poverty: UN data
Pakistan hosts inaugural meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP):Pakistan hosted the inaugural meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers Wednesday on the theme: ‘Shaping the SAARC Vision 2030’ in virtual mode. All member states and the SAARC Secretary General, Esala Ruwan Weerakoon participated in the meeting which was chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (PD&SI) Asad Umar. The meeting… Continue reading Pakistan hosts inaugural meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers
PTI Gov performed well during COVID-19 Pandemic
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri Wednesday said that despite COVID-19, the PTI government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minster Imran Khan managed to boost economic activities in the country. He was addressing national seminar on “CPEC: Challenges and Opportunities” was organized by National Parliamentary Task Force on Sustainable… Continue reading PTI Gov performed well during COVID-19 Pandemic
Pakistan urges creation of facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP): Pakistan has called for establishing a facility under UN’s umbrella to provide adequate financing for infrastructure investment in developing countries to spur economic development as they cope with the losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic has created the worst recession in a century — over a 100 million… Continue reading Pakistan urges creation of facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries
PM links economic recovery, realization of SDGs goals with investment in sustainable infrastructure
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said the investment in sustainable infrastructure would be key to a resilient economic recovery and realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and stressed upon creation of a United Nations (UN) Infrastructure Investment Facility to mobilize an additional $1.5 trillion annually in the developing countries. “Rich countries… Continue reading PM links economic recovery, realization of SDGs goals with investment in sustainable infrastructure
