Khanewal/Multan (February 28, 2025) – A high-level delegation, led by Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary of the Punjab Agriculture Department and accompanied by Florence Rolle, FAO Representative in Pakistan, visited key project sites under the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded initiative, Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management. The delegation assessed the progress...
Category: PAKISTAN-ASIA
Canada and UNODC Strengthen Pakistan’s Security through Strategic Partnerships
Islamabad, 24 February 2025 (TW) – With the financial support of the Government of Canada, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office Pakistan is working hand in hand with the Government of Pakistan to enhance security, law enforcement, and judicial systems. Through a series of strategic initiatives and high-level engagements in...
It is high time that UN salvages its reputation in South Asia
Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz Khan February 24, 2025 Kashmir has been at the center of a dispute between India and Pakistan since the 1947 partition. Both countries claim Kashmir in full but control only parts of it. Over the years, the region has witnessed a prolonged conflict, which has led to immense human suffering, including loss...
IOM Leads Consortium to Launch Climate Resilience and Humanitarian Response Programme in Pakistan
Islamabad,(TW) – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), CARE International, and the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (Acted) convened an inception workshop to formally launch the Climate Resilience and Humanitarian Response (CRHR)...
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government, in partnership with the European Union, UNDP, and UN Women, reaffirms its commitment to justice for all under the Provincial Roadmap
Peshawar, – With European Union (EU) support,the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government organized the first-ever dialogue on the KP Rule of Law Roadmap (2023 – 2028), reaffirming its commitment to ensuring justice for all. The roadmap outlines key priorities to strengthen the rule of law and improve access to justice in KP, including the merged districts. Organized by the...
UN-Habitat Building Resilience of School Infrastructure in Collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and KP Education Department
Islamabad, – UN-Habitat is supporting the Government of Pakistan in enhancing the resilience of the school infrastructure in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department through its project on Disaster Resilient School Infrastructure (DRSI). The 4th Project Steering Committee meeting held in Islamabad bringing together key stakeholders to discuss...
Empowering Women in STEM: UNESCO Marks 10th Anniversary of International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Pakistan
Islamabad, – In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNESCO, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU), hosted an inspiring panel discussion titled “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science” at Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2, Islamabad, Pakistan. The event aimed to encourage young girls...
Pakistan Launches Sustainable Development Goal 4 Mid-Term Review Report to Accelerate Progress in Education
Islamabad, (TW) – The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT) and the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE), in collaboration with UNESCO in Pakistan launched the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4) Midterm Review (MTR) Report at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of Pakistan’s progress,...
Dinner Hosted by Mr. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri in Honor of the First Successful Delegation Visit to Morocco and Tunisia Under the Islamabad Sister Cities Initiative.
Islamabad,12 Feb 2025.(TW) __Dinner Hosted by Mr. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawri in Honor of the First Successful Delegation Visit to Morocco and Tunisia Under the Islamabad Sister Cities Initiative. Today, we gather to celebrate the first successful step of this ambitious initiative. This achievement is a testament to our collective efforts and the strong commitment of...
Islamabad Sister City Initiative Team Meets Vietnamese Ambassador to Discuss Collaborative Opportunities at Vietnam Expo 2025
Islamabad, Pakistan – The core team of the Islamabad Sister City Initiative Project, led by Mr. Sajid Iqbal, Mr. Sadat Chaudhary, and Ms. Meherin Tariq, met with the Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Pham Anh Tuan, to discuss potential collaboration opportunities at the upcoming 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025). The...









