Tag: UNGA

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

Right to self determination, a cardinal principle of int’l law: President

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the right to self-determination is a cardinal principle of international law but regrettably, the Kashmiri people have not been able to exercise this inalienable right. “The UN General Assembly annually adopts a resolution expressing unequivocal support for the realization of the right to self-determination… Continue reading Right to self determination, a cardinal principle of int’l law: President

UNGA unanimously adopts Uzbekistan resolution on environmental challenges in Central Asia

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Uzbekistan suggesting multiple measures to effectively counter the climate and environmental threats in Central Asia. The resolution titled “Central Asia in the face of environmental challenges: strengthening regional solidarity for the sake of sustainable development and prosperity” was… Continue reading UNGA unanimously adopts Uzbekistan resolution on environmental challenges in Central Asia

UNGA unanimously adopts Pak-sponsored resolution fostering interreligious dialogue

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 19 (APP):The UN General Assembly Monday unanimously passed a resolution, sponsored by Pakistan and the Philippines, that underscored the need for promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace and non-violence in the world. Co-sponsored by over 40 states, the resolution called on States to promote inclusion and unity… Continue reading UNGA unanimously adopts Pak-sponsored resolution fostering interreligious dialogue

Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people being observed today

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed today. In 1977, the UN General Assembly had called for annual observance of the day. In a statement issued on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Palestinians in Gaza are suffering… Continue reading Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people being observed today

Pakistan seeks early implementation of UNGA’s Gaza truce resolution amid UNSC’s failure to demand ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 08 (APP): A top Pakistani diplomat has called for the early implementation of the recent UN General Assembly resolution seeking “humanitarian truce” in Gaza in view of the continued Security Council’s failure to even call for a ceasefire to stop the slaughter in the enclave, as he underlined the role of the… Continue reading Pakistan seeks early implementation of UNGA’s Gaza truce resolution amid UNSC’s failure to demand ceasefire

PM vows no fear or favor to any political party during electoral process

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said that while pursuing the guiding principles of transparency, neutrality and fair play, his government would ensure that no political party had any fear or favour while undergoing the electoral process. The prime minister, in an interview with a private television channel, rubbished the… Continue reading PM vows no fear or favor to any political party during electoral process

Long term policies to steer country out of deep rooted economic challenges: PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday stressed upon formulation of long term policies to address the deep-rooted economic challenges faced by the country. The prime minister said that economic continuity, privatization, external debts, agriculture, services delivery, production of goods, tax net and private businesses, were some of the key issues… Continue reading Long term policies to steer country out of deep rooted economic challenges: PM Kakar

West “over-obsessed” to contain Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” China: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that Pakistan was focusing on its own interests without choosing sides in great power competition, and that the West was “over-obsessed” with efforts to contain China. The prime minister, in an interview with Washington Post during his visit to New York to attend the… Continue reading West “over-obsessed” to contain Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” China: PM

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