Islamabad, (TW News) __ Chairman of the Kashmir Institute of International Relations, Altaf Hussain Wani, has sought UN Human Rights Council’s urgent attention towards the intensifying surveillance mechanisms targeting the local population in Indian occupied Kashmir. In a letter addressed to Dr. Ana Brian Nougrères, Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy, Wani noted that...
The World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health urge all Pakistanis to follow lifestyle recommendations and prevent the risks of a disease afflicting 34.5 million people in Pakistan, the highest proportional burden globally. Islamabad, (TW News) – On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Pakistan warned...
Islamabad, (TW News) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Pakistan actively participated in National DataFest 2025, held at the PakChina Friendship Centre in Islamabad on November 11–12, 2025. Organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), this pioneering two-day event brought together professionals, researchers, policymakers, data scientists, and technology enthusiasts...
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – Pakistani youth and leading scientific minds converged in the Pakistan Museum of Natural History to celebrate World Science Day for Peace and Development, focusing on the future-critical theme: “Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050.” The event was jointly organized by UNESCO, the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), the...
Lahore, (TW News) __ Renowned educationist and Urdu language scholar Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zahra passed away in Lahore at the age of 83. She completed her Master’s degree from Urdu Government College and later earned a Ph.D. in History from the East-West Center, University of Hawaii. After completing her studies, Dr. Zehra dedicated her life...
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations Altaf Hussain Wani has extended his heartfelt gratitude to the United Nations human rights experts for their bold and unwavering scrutiny of the systemic violations of human rights, state repression, and the unlawful demolition of civilian properties in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement...
Chiang Mai/ Bangkok, (TW News) – Forests sustain over 22 million people, supporting livelihoods, food security, and agricultural productivity through ecosystem services such as pollination, soil fertility, and water regulation. They also act as carbon sinks and harbor rich biodiversity, making them critical to achieving the Paris Agreement, the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Sustainable...
Peshawar, (TW News) __ Under the European Union (EU) funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Bar Council (KPBC) and KP Judicial Academy (KPJA) to organize the province’s fifth annual Women Lawyers Conference in Peshawar. The conference brought together over 200 women lawyers from across KP, including...
Islamabad, (TW News) – United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Shehersaaz Pakistan, celebrated World Cities Day 2025 and the 65th Anniversary of Islamabad Master Plan. The theme for this year’s observance “People-Centered Smart Cities” emphasizes the importance of putting people at the heart of urban innovation....
Quetta, (TW New) – UNESCO, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) Paris, formally launched the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant (SCG) Programme in Balochistan. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity and advance sector-wide reforms through the development of a comprehensive...
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