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 to urgently intensify efforts to...
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 promote more inclusive workplaces for...
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 School Infrastructure (DRSI) project, supported by...
Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress, warn WHO, UNICEF, Gavi
Agencies call for sustained investments in immunization efforts amidst looming funding cuts GENEVA/NEW YORK, (TW) – Immunization efforts are under growing threat as misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, and funding cuts jeopardize progress and leave millions of children, adolescents, and adults at risk, warn WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi during World Immunization Week, 24-30 April. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles,...
The World Kashmir Awareness Forum Calls for Peace, Transparency, and Justice After Pahalgam Attack
Washington, DC. April 24, 2025,(TW) –The World Kashmir Awareness Forum strongly condemns the horrific attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam in the Indian-occupied Kashmir. Violence targeting innocent civilians is indefensible under all circumstances. For Kashmiris living under heavy military occupation, this tragic situation raises disturbing questions: How could such an incident occur in a region suffocated by intense military presence...
UNESCO celebrates the International Mother Earth Day with the Premiere Screening of “Hundan – An Echo of a Dirge”
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 Gilgit-Baltistan and narrated in the...
New Refrigerated Trucks strengthen children’s access to vaccines in Pakistan
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 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. “These...
Vienna-Pakistan-Austria virtual meeting on trade and investment.
VIENNA, (Report: Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ A virtual meeting on Pak-Austria bilateral trade and Investment was held on 23 April, 2025. His Excellency Ambassador of Pakistan to Vienna led the Pakistani delegation, which comprised of Mr. Nasir Hamid, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Additional Secretray, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and senior officers from SIFC, Economic Affairs Division,...
Condemnable, no matter who committed terrorism in Pahalgam, Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace and Justice April 22, 2025 As reported by various national and international newspapers that during a horrendous and shocking attack on foreign tourists in Pahalgam (Kashmir) on Tuesday April 22, 2025, more than two dozen innocent people, including women were killed. Pahalgam is one of the most scenic tourist places in Kashmir. These...
Pakistan’s exports to Austria increased by 31.5% in year 2024
VIENNA, (Report: Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ Statistics Austria has published Austrian trade data for the year 2024. The data reflects that Pakistan-Austria trade increased by 31.5% from the previous years. The bilateral trade crossed Euro 40 million which was for the first time in over 6 years. Pakistani exports to Austria increased by 33% (from previous year) and reached Euro...