Islamabad, (TW) __ In a concerted effort to promote the ethical and inclusive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pakistan, UNESCO organized a multi-stakeholder dialogue that gathered more than 25 experts and representatives from key sectors including relevant ministries, civil society, academia, and media. The dialogue was in relation to global commemoration of World Press Freedom...
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Government of Pakistan, UNDP Convene SDGs Policy Dialogue to Fast-Track Agenda 2030
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...
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...
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...
UNESCO launches the United Nations World Water Development Report 2025 in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD : UNESCO, in collaboration with the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) and other partners, successfully commemorated World Water Day 2025 under the theme “Glacier Preservation.” The event also marked the official launch of the United Nations World Water Development Report 2025 in Pakistan. The UN World Water Development Report 2025, Mountains and...
WHO and Pakistan warn climate change is worsening malaria amid 2 million annual cases
Islamabad, (TW) – On the occasion of World Malaria Day, observed on 25 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services are warning that climate change is worsening the impact of malaria in the country amid over 2 million cases reported annually. WHO and Pakistan are calling on all stakeholders...
MOU signed to strengthen decent working conditions for health workers in Punjab
The new collaboration marks a bold step forward in safeguarding the rights, health, and dignity of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. LAHORE, (TW) – A new partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) will improve occupational safety and health, build institutional capacity, and...
24 disaster-resilient schools handed over in Buner district to create safer learning environments
Buner, (TW) – A handover ceremony for 24 retrofitted schools was held at Government Primary School (GPS) Chanar No. 1 in District Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), marking a key milestone in efforts to create safer and more disaster-resilient learning environments for children in some of Pakistan’s most climate-vulnerable regions. The initiative is part of the Disaster Resilient...









