Tag: United Nations

Emergent measures under way to control effects of climate change: governor

SIALKOT, Apr 24 (APP): Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that climate change is a big challenge facing the earth, and the Punjab government is aware of its seriousness, and that is why measures are being taken on an emergency basis to control its dangerous effects. He expressed these views while addressing the opening… Continue reading Emergent measures under way to control effects of climate change: governor

PM for joint efforts to enhance Pak-France cooperation in trade, investment

ISLAMABAD, Apr 03 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed the need for working together to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and France, particularly in the areas of trade and investment. The prime minister, in a meeting with Ambassador of France in Islamabad Nicolas Galey who paid a courtesy call on him, invited the French… Continue reading PM for joint efforts to enhance Pak-France cooperation in trade, investment

UNHCR Commissioner briefed on carpet sector

LAHORE, Mar 24 (APP):United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Damla Bayuktaskin along with the delegation visited the office of Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) here Sunday. The Association’s Senior Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf, senior central leader Abdul Latif Malik, Riaz Ahmed, Major (R) Akhtar Nazir and… Continue reading UNHCR Commissioner briefed on carpet sector

UN-Habitat delegation visits RWMC

RAWALPINDI, Mar 20 (APP):A delegation of “United Nations –Habitat” visited the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company(RWMC) head office here on Wednesday. According to RWMC spokesman, the delegation was led by  Country Director of UN-Habitat Javed Ali Khan. Chief Executive Officer RWMC Rana Sajid Safdar gave a detailed briefing about the working of RWMC to the delegation… Continue reading UN-Habitat delegation visits RWMC

Int’l donors applaud humanitarian response to 2022 Floods, ensure continued support

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP):Humanitarian organizations, United Nations agencies, International donors, and representatives from National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities on Tuesday gathered to discuss lessons and reflections from rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following the devastating floods of 2022-2023 and the way forward to improve an inclusive humanitarian response to the vulnerable communities in Pakistan. Organized… Continue reading Int’l donors applaud humanitarian response to 2022 Floods, ensure continued support

International Day to Combat Islamophobia being observed today

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP):International Day to Combat Islamophobia is being observed today ( Friday). The United Nations General Assembly will hold the 62nd plenary in this regard. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram will deliver a statement on the occasion.

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