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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Islamabad, (TW) – To commemorate the International Mother Earth Day, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Cultural Diplomacy Initiative of Serena Hotels, presented the premiere screening of the film “Hundan – An Echo of a Dirge” by Mr. Karamat Ali, founder and director of Rockwood Production & Resource Centre. The film, set in the high mountains of...
Vaccine cold chain receives boost with new transport provided by UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Islamabad, (TW) – In a significant step toward ensuring equitable access to life-saving vaccines for every child in Pakistan, UNICEF officially handed over 31 refrigerated trucks to the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) in Islamabad today, with support from...
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