Law enforcement officials discuss the challenges they encounter in combating trafficking and smuggling in Pakistan during the provincial dialogue [SSDO 2024]. Lahore, (TW) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), convened a Provincial Dialogue in Lahore, Punjab, on April...
08 May 2024 – Islamabad (TW) : UNDP launched its latest report, titled ‘The State of Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Pakistan,’ during a high-level ceremony at Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The event was attended by the Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications, H.E. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program,...
Rawalpindi, 7 May 2024 (TW) – UNESCO Islamabad, in collaboration with Fatima Jinnah Women University, convened a significant event on World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) at the university premises. Attended by over 100 participants including civil society, youth, media professionals, academia, and diplomatic missions, the event emphasized the critical role of independent environmental and scientific...
The Untapped Potential of Digital Platforms in Pakistan Written By Ghulam Abbas Saghar Pakistan, a country with a vast and youthful population, has long grappled with the challenge of economic growth and stability. One area that holds immense promise, yet remains largely untapped, is the potential of digital platforms and social media to empower Pakistani...
Peshawar, 2 May 2024 (TW) – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized an event to inaugurate the newly equipped Meat Testing Lab of the Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province under the Project for Agri-Food and Agro-industry Development Assistance funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dr. Amber Ali Khan,...
Lahore, May 2, 2024 (TW): The Punjab Public Prosecution Department convened the 17th meeting of the Pakistan Prosecution Forum (PPF) from 2 – 3 May, 2024, in Lahore. This high-level meeting, funded by the U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and facilitated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), is...
On Labour Day, stakeholders reaffirm their commitment to social justice to ensure that economic progress translates into enhanced living standards and improved working conditions for all. PESHAWAR, Pakistan (ILO News) – Today, the International Labour Organization (ILO) joined hands with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to honour the significant contributions of Pakistan’s workforce, recalling that...
30 April 2024, Dadu, Sindh – A delegation led by the Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, embarked on a one-day field mission to Dadu, Sindh, to witness the impact and scale of support provided by the European Union (EU) to flood-affected communities in a district that was among the hardest hit...
Urgent action needed as almost 55 per cent of adolescent girls are anaemic; Pakistan also ranks 6th globally in early child marriages. ISLAMABAD, 30 April 2024 – UNICEF Pakistan launched its National Gender Strategy (2024-2027) today to deliver lasting, transformative change for millions of girls between 10-19 years. If the strategy is implemented effectively from urban to...
Introduction: In a world that often feels unpredictable, the significance of World Civil Defence Day is a poignant reminder of the power each individual holds to safeguard themselves and their communities during times of crisis. In Pakistan, a land frequently tested by floods, epidemics, and food shortages, the need for a united front in civil...
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