VIENNA : Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna, His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar Malik, presented his credentials to the Director General International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi. The Permanent Representative of Pakistan in his meeting with the Director General (IAEA) highlighted the significance Pakistan attached to its collaboration with...
His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar Malik, met President of the OPEC Fund Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa.
VIENNA : Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna, His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar Malik, met President of the OPEC Fund Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa. The Permanent Representative of Pakistan highlighted Pakistan’s long-standing cooperation with OPEC Fund. The facility has played a significant role in infrastructure development of Pakistan particularly in the hydropower sector....
On World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support
Catherine Russell (UNICEF Executive Director) and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (WHO Director General) NEW YORK/GENEVA, 1 August 2024 (TW) – “In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10 per cent. This means 48 per cent of infants worldwide now benefit from this healthy start in...
WCL Became 2nd most Watched franchise cricket Globally.
The World Cricket League (WCL) has emerged as one of the most-watched global league in India. The India – Australia Semi Final saw the reflection of yesteryear’s Yuvraj Singh, Pathan Brothers and Harbhajan Singh and the India Pakistan Finals was a great trip down the memory lane with with more than 30 Million audience experiencing it. Record-Breaking Viewership In India alone,...
Stakeholders advocate for urgent equitable elections participation for PWDs.
Islamabad (TW) __United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan hosted a national consultation on “Making Elections Accessible and Meaningful for People with Disabilities in Pakistan” in Islamabad. The multi-stakeholder event made a compelling call upon the provincial and the federal government to ensure full implementation of Pakistan’s national and international legal obligations for ensuring removal of all forms of barriers...
Over 6 million children at risk as deadly floods lash across South Asia
Statement by Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, urges countries to safeguard children as torrential rain predicted in coming weeks NEW DELHI/ KATHMANDU, 30 July 2024 – “UNICEF is alarmed about reports of children and young people affected by torrential rain, flash floods and landslides that have lashed Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. “Our sympathies go out to children...
“Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking”
Joint Commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024” Islamabad – Tuesday, 30 July 2024 (TW) __ Stakeholders from various international organizations and the Government of Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration and accelerating efforts to combat human trafficking. During an event organized to commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the emphasis was placed on protecting children and upholding...
Digital Agriculture Consortium set to launch in Pakistan
Islamabad (TW) __ On behalf of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), we cordially invite members of the media to join us at the launch of The Digital Agriculture Consortium (DAC), which will gather digital agriculture input companies, mechanization services, digital service providers, financial services representatives, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. The event will held tomorrow, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Grand Ball...
Raja Liaqat Kayani is recuperating from cardiac procedure: Dr. Imtiaz Khan
Washington, DC. July 29, 2024 (TW)__Raja Liaqat Kayani, the President of Kashmir House, Washington is resting at home after having gone through Coronary Angioplasty on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. His Cardiologist has provided him a thorough diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD); Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty and Coronary Artery Stents Placement. We were extremely delighted to know that the angioplasty...
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar presented his credentials as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (Vienna).
VIENNA : Ambassador Kamran Akhtar presented his credentials as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (Vienna) to Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Director-General of the United Nations Office/Executive Director of UNODC. In a formal ceremony held at the United Nations Office in Vienna today, Ambassador Kamran expressed his commitment to strengthening the collaboration between Pakistan and UNODC. Ambassador Kamran and...