Islamabad, May 7, 2025: The Government of Pakistan and UNDP convened the ‘Pakistan SDGs Policy Dialogue for Action: Accelerating Reform, Investments, and Economic Transformation Toward Agenda 2030’ in line with the Prime Minister’s National Economic Transformation Plan, Uraan Pakistan Program, and Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Held under the Government of Pakistan-UNDP supported SDGs Plus Program...
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Human Development progress slows to a 35-year low according to UNDP’s 2025 Human Development Report
Pakistan ranks 168th with a ‘low’ human development status Islamabad, – Artificial intelligence (AI) is racing ahead at lightning speed, yet human development is stalling. Decades of progress, reflected in the Human Development Index, have flatlined, with no clear recovery from the blows dealt by the Covid-19 and subsequent crises. While AI promises to redefine our future,...
Building Bridges Through Sports: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, NACTA and UNODC Join Forces for Girls’ Football Clinic in Islamabad
Islamabad, – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in close partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), successfully organized a high-impact football clinic for young girls under the theme “Building Bridges Through Sports.” Held at the Football Factory in Islamabad, the initiative...
EMPOWERING PAKISTAN, REASONING INDIA, DE-ESCALATING CONFLICT
By : Dr. Roxolana Zigón A BULLET-PROOF GROUND: PAKISTAN IS NOT GUILTY Since a terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in the Anantnag district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir blasted a fragile twilight zone between war and peace on the 22nd of April 2025 and took away the lives of 26 tourists, there has...
Kashmir on the Brink, Calling for Global Intervention: Dr. Fai
New York, May 7, 2025, (TW) __ “Washington-based World Kashmir Awareness forum (WKAF), an advocacy organization rented mobile digital advertising trucks flashing high quality images around New York City, calling on an independent international investigation into the Pahalgam attack. The route of digital trucks in New York was The United Nations headquarters, offices of various...
Asia Cup 2025 in Doubt Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions
Islamabad, (Muhammad Abdullah Shahzad) __ The future of the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in India, is now uncertain due to escalating political tensions between India and Pakistan. Recent developments in diplomatic and border relations have raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s participation in the tournament. According to sources close to the cricketing boards,...
Virat Kohli Trolled for Liking 23-Year-Old Influencer Avneet Kaur’s Photo – Issues Clarification
Islamabad, (Muhammad Abdullah Shahzad) __ Indian cricket star Virat Kohli recently found himself at the center of controversy after he liked a photo of 23-year-old Avneet Kaur on Instagram. Avneet is a popular social media influencer, actress, and singer. The picture he liked was slightly bold in nature, and since Kohli is not known for...
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Holds Telephone Conversation with Greek Foreign Minister
Athens, (Parvez Mughal) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq, held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Greece, George Gerapetritis. During the call, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister briefed his Greek counterpart on the prevailing regional situation. He categorically rejected India’s baseless allegations, disinformation campaign, and unilateral actions that...
Hope 4 Humanity Organises Multifaith Community Celebration to Promote Unity and Harmony
LONDON – May 3, 2025 (TW) __ In a heartwarming display of unity and cultural inclusion, Hope 4 Humanity successfully organised a grand community event to celebrate Eid Milan, Easter, Holi, and Baisakhi — festivals cherished by Muslim, Christian, Hindu, and Sikh communities respectively. The event brought together people from all walks of life, creating...
Advancing integrated social protection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A multi-stakeholder workshop highlights commitment to building inclusive, efficient and coordinated social protection systems in the province. PESHAWAR – Participants at a technical workshop on integrated social protection systems explored practical ways to improve data sharing, enhance institutional coordination, and accelerate the implementation of the Provincial Social Protection Strategy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Led by the...









