Twin events on June 5th and 7th ignite fervent call to mitigate effects of climate change and protect the environment. ISLAMABAD, (TW) – This week the United Nations, the Aga Khan Foundation and the Ministry of Climate Change convened two wide gatherings on June 5th and 7th in a dual effort to spotlight the pressing need for climate action and environmental protection....
Japan’s contribution enhances food security, nutrition and builds resilience in Pakistan through WFP support
Islamabad (TW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) acknowledges the Government of Japan’s generous contributions under three projects that provided emergency assistance for the stabilization of food-insecure people in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan, implemented in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. WFP organised a Project Completion ceremony to recognize the vital contributions of USD 7.2 million (USD 3.7...
UN GA elected five new members to Security Council: Dr. Fai
New York. June 6, 2024.“On behalf of the people of Kashmir, we American citizens of Kashmiri origin offer our sincerest congratulations to the State of Denmark on its election to be the non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025-2026. The ten non-permanent members of the Security Council are elected by the 193 members of the General Assembly for...
UNDP and the Government of China Strengthen Manufacturing Capacities to Empower Youth and SMEs in Pakistan
Islamabad, (TW) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan, with support from the Government of China, successfully completed the ‘Strengthening PPE-related Manufacturing Capacities in Pakistan’ project. To celebrate the occasion, a closing ceremony was held in Islamabad, which was attended by high-level officials including the Counsellor for Economic Commercial Affairs from the Government of China, Mr. Yang Guangyuan, and the Chairman of the Prime...
Islamabad to celebrate World Environment Day with film screening & musical performance today Friday
United Nations & Aga Khan Foundation organize public event at PNCA on Friday with music by Khumariyaan, film screening, and discussions with climate heroes like Sirbaz Khan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 6th, 2024 – On Friday 7th June, Islamabad celebrates World Environment Day with a public event at PNCA featuring a musical performance by Khumariyaan, the premiere of a new movie by Nyal Mueenuddin,...
Higher voter turnout rejection of Modi’s policies in Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiSecretary GeneralWorld Kashmir Awareness Forum June 5, 2024 While the hullabaloo over Parliamentary elections in Indian occupied Kashmir has been on the verge of being a circus, with all the elephants of election sloganeering on parade, like, Prime Minister Modi’s tweet, “The abrogation of Article 370 has enabled the aspirations of the people (of Kashmir) to find...
IOM and NCHR Urge Direct Investment to Address Root Causes of Irregular Migration in New Report
IOM Chief of Mission, NCHR Chairperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark representative, and other stakeholders pose for a photo with the reports. Islamabad, (TW) — Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a report titled “Perilous Journeys: Unravelling Irregular Migration from Pakistan.” The report...
Sindh advances Labour Law Reform with ILO support
KARACHI, Pakistan (TW) – The Government of Sindh is leading efforts to consolidate and simplify labour laws and ensure they comply with International Labour Standards through social dialogue. Geir Tonstol, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director for Pakistan met with Syed Murad Ali Shah, the Chief Minister of Sindh, on Friday, 31 May 2024 to update on progress. The ILO...
UNIDO Promotes Food Safety and Innovation Through Meat Processor Competition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar : (TW) __ The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held a prize distribution ceremony to successfully conclude a meat processing competition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, as part of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded Project for Agro-Food and Agro-Industry Development Assistance (PAFAID). The competition formed a pivotal component of a year-long initiative aimed at identifying women and men...
UNIDO and JICA operationalises the upgraded Meat Testing Lab to Boost Food Safety in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Peshawar : (TW) __ The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held an event, marking the upgradation and operationalization of a meat testing laboratory in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety & Halal Food Authority (KPFS&HFA). The initiative is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as a part of the Project for Agro-Food and Agro-Industry Development Assistance (PAFAID). The upgraded laboratory is now equipped with cutting-edge technologies, including Real-time...