The introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine aligns with the World Health Assembly’s Global Strategy to eliminate the third most frequent cancer among women in Pakistan. Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to train over 49,000 health workers for the upcoming introduction of the human...
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Pernille Ironside begins new role as UNICEF Representative in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD, 11 August 2025, (TW News) –Pernille Ironside, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, has formally taken up her role, presenting her credentials today to Nabeel Munir, Special Secretary (UN), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Ms. Ironside reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to protect and uphold the rights of all children in Pakistan....
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Without doubt, the people of Kashmir do enjoy the inalienable rights to self-determination: Ambassador Hameed Opeloyeru
New York. August 6, 2025. (TW News) __ “The long-standing issue of Kashmir, which has been on the agenda of the United Nations since 1948, has continued to attract the attention of the global community and indeed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, based on its time-honored support for the global principles of self-determination and the...
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Kashmiris in London Protest Against India’s Unlawful Actions of August 5
“Grant Kashmiris their Right to Self-Determination,” urge Ch. Muhammad Yasin, Fahim Kayani, Dr. Yaseen Rehman, Fazal Ahmed Qadri, Syed Hussain Shaheed Sarwar, among others. London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Hundreds of Kashmiris from various regions of the United Kingdom convened in London on Tuesday to conduct a significant and peaceful demonstration against India’s unilateral and unconstitutional...
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UNICEF Statement on Mortar Shell Explosion in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Islamabad, August 5, 2025.(TW News) – UNICEF is deeply saddened by the loss of five children’s lives, with a dozen more people suffering serious injuries, following the detonation of an unexploded mortar shell in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. The children reportedly picked up the unexploded ordnance in a nearby field, mistaking it for...
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Pakistan will never compromise on Kashmir, no matter what the compulsion: Mujeeb Ur Rehman Shami
Moscow, Russia. August 4, 2025, (TW News) __ Ninth International Kashmir Webinar was organized by Kashmir Alliance Forum, Moscow to observe the August 5, 2025, as the day of re-occupation of Kashmir. The webinar was organized by Shahid Ghuman, a well-known journalist and the President of Kashmir Alliance Forum, Moscow. Shahid Ghuman explained that the...
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Pakistan and WHO aim to intensify hepatitis C prevention to avert 850,000 deaths and 1 million new infections
Experts from the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization estimate that, in addition to saving lives, the country will save PAK 3.3 billion over 5 years thanks to prevention measures Islamabad, (TW News) – Pakistan’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners committed today to intensify the fight against hepatitis C,...
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Pakistan Business Council Sharjah and Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber sign agreement.
UAE is the only safe country in the world where business opportunities are abundant, Syed Saleem Akhtar. Pakistan Business Council Sharjah and Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber will play our role in the development of the UAE. President of Global Africa Trade Chamber is among the 100 notable personalities of Ghana. Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir)...
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Consul Generals of Pakistan and Philippines Meet at Philippine Consulate in Dubai.
Best practices in migrant welfare and legal assistance services were exchanged in the meeting. Pakistan was represented by Community Welfare Attachés Imran Shahid and Junaid Murtaza. The two sides agreed on the need for joint outreach and regular coordination through workshops and knowledge exchange to better serve both countries. DUBAI, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ The...
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BJP not only initiated a public slandering of Kashmiris but has institutionalized it: Altaf Hussain Wani
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Acting chairman Jammu and Kashmir National Front Altaf Hussain Wani has strongly condemned Indian Home Minister’s remarks slandering the Hurriyat platform, stating that the racist regime has not only initiated a public vilification campaign against Kashmiris but has institutionalized it. In a statement issued here today, Wani said the language used...