Tag: UNODC

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to be marked on June 26

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP):International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking will be marked on Monday to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organizations all over the world. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has, over the years,… Continue reading International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to be marked on June 26

Electronic evidence effective resource to assist investigation in Pakistan: Country Rep UNODC

Electronic evidence effective resource to assist investigation in Pakistan: Country Rep UNODC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Representative Dr Jeremy Milsom Tuesday said that the practical guide for requesting electronic evidence customized for Pakistan was immensely effective resource to assist investigations and prosecutors in any sort of terrorism activities. Speaking at a workshop here he said, in majority cases… Continue reading Electronic evidence effective resource to assist investigation in Pakistan: Country Rep UNODC

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Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan addressing Trafficking in Persons Workshop jointly organized by FIA, UNODC and EU.

APP60-210922 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan addressing Trafficking in Persons Workshop jointly organized by FIA, UNODC and EU. APP
APP60-210922 ISLAMABAD: APP61-210922 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan addressing Trafficking in Persons Workshop jointly organized by FIA, UNODC and EU. APP APP63-210922 ISLAMABAD: September 21 - Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan alongwith organizers at Trafficking in Persons Workshop jointly organized by FIA, UNODC and EU.… Continue reading Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan addressing Trafficking in Persons Workshop jointly organized by FIA, UNODC and EU.

A virtual UNODC- Government of Pakistan side-event was hosted by the ministry of Narcotics control in the margins of 65th commission on Narcotics Drugs 2020

APP65-180322 ISLAMABAD: March 18 - A virtual UNODC- Government of Pakistan side-event was hosted by the ministry of Narcotics control in the margins of 65th commission on Narcotics Drugs 2020. APP
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Pakistan first country to launch customized guide on cross-border electronic evidence

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) Friday launched the Customized Practical Guide on Requesting Evidence Across Border, making Pakistan the first country to issue such a document. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood participated in the official launch of the Practical Guide that had… Continue reading Pakistan first country to launch customized guide on cross-border electronic evidence

Ijaz Shah appreciates UNODC efforts in fighting drugs in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah on Thursday appreciated the efforts and cooperation of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in fight against the drugs in Pakistan. Chairing the Governance Committee meeting of the country programme of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),… Continue reading Ijaz Shah appreciates UNODC efforts in fighting drugs in Pakistan

UNODC launches TIP, SOM project for strengthening capacity of FIA

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office with the implementing partner Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Tuesday launched a project ‘Combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) in Pakistan’. The scope of project is laid down for two years, a joint initiative by the government of Canada… Continue reading UNODC launches TIP, SOM project for strengthening capacity of FIA

UN report highlights lack of justice for migrants abused on smuggling routes

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 29 (APP): Migrants smuggled across borders are often subjected to extreme violence, torture, rape and kidnapping, whether in transit or in captivity, but authorities take little action to address these offences, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report published on Monday. The study focusses on transit routes… Continue reading UN report highlights lack of justice for migrants abused on smuggling routes

Drug-day Int’l Day against drug abuse observed

ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed on Saturday aimed at strengthening global action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC) in collaboration with UNODC organised a cycle rally and walk which was attended by children,… Continue reading Drug-day Int’l Day against drug abuse observed

Ijaz seeks world support to end drug-abuse from Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmed Shah Saturday sought the assistance of developed countries in ending the social evil of drug-abuse from the country. Addressing a webinar, organized by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), he also hoped that national and international institutions would help Pakistan in its fight… Continue reading Ijaz seeks world support to end drug-abuse from Pakistan

Intl Day against drug abuse to be observed on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP): International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking would be observed on 26 June (Saturday) to strengthen global action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. Observance of the day aimed to raise awareness to fight against the substance abuse as well as the… Continue reading Intl Day against drug abuse to be observed on Saturday

Over 50 of Afghan’s 370 districts fell under Taliban control since May: UN official

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 23 (APP): Amid the swift withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the top UN official in the Central Asian state told the UN Security Council Tuesday that the Taliban fighters are flexing their muscles to gain greater control of the territory “The Taliban’s advances are significant,” said Deborah Lyons, the Secretary-General’s Special… Continue reading Over 50 of Afghan’s 370 districts fell under Taliban control since May: UN official

EU ambassador advocates more women representatives in law enforcement organizations

EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara addressing 4-day training session for females police officers of FIA and Punjab Police held here

ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 (APP):European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara has stressed inclusion of more women in law enforcement agencies, advocating, “Women police officers are more effective to connect with communities on different levels and can help improve internal team dynamics.” She expressed these views during a 4-day training session for females police officers of… Continue reading EU ambassador advocates more women representatives in law enforcement organizations

Women policing vital to stop human trafficking: Androulla Kaminara

European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Monday addressing a six days training session on Human trafficking for females police officers of FIA and Punjab police.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Monday said women role in policing was pivotal to stop human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants in the Asia and the Middle East as well. She expressed these views during a six days training session (Nov 2 to 6) for females police officers… Continue reading Women policing vital to stop human trafficking: Androulla Kaminara

SECP conducts a series of AML/CFT awareness sessions

ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), conducted a series of online capacity building workshop on Wednesday for the financial and corporate sector. The sessions covered the subjects of risk-based approach to ML/TF, terrorism financing/ targeted financial sanctions and… Continue reading SECP conducts a series of AML/CFT awareness sessions

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