Islamabad,(TW News) — The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has officially appointed Muniba Mazari — UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador, renowned public speaker, artist, and human rights advocate — as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate on 24 March 2025. This prestigious appointment recognizes Muniba Mazari’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusion, gender equality, and social...
Category: PAKISTAN-ASIA
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Pakistan Needs Economy as Strong as Defence, Says Author Kazim Saeed
Karachi, (Unib Rashid) __ Author and economic thinker Kazim Saeed delivered a talk at the Rotary Club of Karachi this week, presenting key ideas from his book “Dou Pakistan: Har Pakistani Gharanay Tak Khushhaali”.Addressing a highly engaged audience, he emphasized that Pakistan must make its economy as strong as its defence and frame its economic...
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Rapid Restoration of Kartarpur Gurdwara After Floods
Historic Sikh shrine cleared of 12 feet floodwater within hours; to reopen for international pilgrims in coming days Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Swift Restoration of Kartarpur Gurdwara After Floods Lahore, August 29, 2025,(Special Correspondent) __ On the special directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, emergency operations to remove floodwater and restore the...
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Gates Foundation and WHO partner to meet health needs for 465,000 flood-affected people in Pakistan
The donation will support the World Health Organization’s partnership with Pakistan to strengthen preparedness and response in 33 high-risk and priority flood-affected districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan. Islamabad, (TW News) – The Gates Foundation will support the World Health Organization (WHO) in its partnership with Pakistan to strengthen preparedness and the response to...
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Pakistan’s Auto Parts Sector Ready to Seize Global Opportunities – The Time to Act is Now
Pakistan’s auto parts industry is standing at a crucial juncture. While the domestic Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supply base has expanded impressively over the past few decades, our global footprint remains small—yet full of untapped potential. With more than 250 local auto parts manufacturers actively supplying to OEMs in Pakistan, only 28 of them are...
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Car Imports, contradicts efforts to build domestic capability, Mashood Khan
Karachi,26.08.2025.(TW News) __ Car Industry expert and former PAAPAM chairperson, Mashood Ali Khan, strongly criticised the policy, saying it contradicts efforts to build domestic capability. “We cannot afford the import of cars because of the shortage of foreign exchange reserves,” HE said “If you liberalise imports for six months, you end up crying for reserves...
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UN Women and Zalmi Foundation Sign MoU to Promote Women’s Empowerment through Sports and Skills Development
Islamabad, – UN Women Pakistan and Zalmi Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls through sports, leadership, and economic empowerment initiatives. The signing ceremony, held in Islamabad, marked the beginning of a strategic partnership that will see both organizations join forces on a range...
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UNDP expresses deep concern over devastating floods in Pakistan
Islamabad, – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the recent floods across Pakistan. The heavy rains and flash floods have claimed hundreds of lives, displaced thousands of families, and destroyed vital infrastructure, leaving communities in urgent need of support. Relief efforts have...
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Punjab College Jhelum Signs MOU with Jhelum Forum Sports Wing to Support Deserving Students
Jhelum, (TW News) __ With the efforts of Jhelum Forum Sports Wing members including Jamil Bhatti, Mian Shahid, Ch. Matloob Hussain and Raja Tahir Raza, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Punjab College Jhelum and Jhelum Forum Sports Wing. Under this agreement, Punjab College will provide free or concessionary education to the students...
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Wani felicitates Pakistani nation on Independence Day
Islamabad, (Shahzad Ali) __ Acting Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) and prominent APHC leader, Altaf Hussain Wani, has extended warm felicitations to the people and government of Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day. In his special message, Mr. Wani lauded Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for his unwavering struggle that...