Islamabad, (TW News) – United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Shehersaaz Pakistan, celebrated World Cities Day 2025 and the 65th Anniversary of Islamabad Master Plan. The theme for this year’s observance “People-Centered Smart Cities” emphasizes the importance of putting people at the heart of urban innovation. The World Cities Day event...
UNESCO Partnering for Education Transformation in Balochistan
Quetta, (TW New) – UNESCO, in collaboration with the School Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) Paris, formally launched the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) System Capacity Grant (SCG) Programme in Balochistan. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity and advance sector-wide reforms through the development of a comprehensive Provincial Education Policy, an Early...
WHO training 140,000 health workers for Pakistan’s drive to protect 35 million children from measles and rubella
The World Health Organization is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to prepare a nationwide preventive campaign scheduled from 17 to 29 November 2025. Islamabad, (TW News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the Government of Pakistan to train over 140,000 health workers for the upcoming nationwide measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign which aims to protect 35.4...
SIFC Hosts EU Delegation to Strengthen Pakistan–EU Investment Ties
Islamabad, (TW News) __ Pakistan — The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) welcomed a high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) to discuss enhanced economic cooperation and finalize plans for the upcoming Pakistan–EU Business Forum, which is expected to be held soon in Pakistan. The delegation was led by H.E. Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, accompanied...
Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR): Pakistan’s Silent Threat to Public Health and Livestock Exports
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the gravest global health threats of our time — silently spreading across human, animal, and environmental interfaces. In Pakistan, the situation has reached alarming levels, particularly in the livestock sector where the uncontrolled use of antibiotics in cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goats has become routine practice. The problem is compounded by weak...
ILO calls for greater recognition and investment in Pakistan’s care economy
ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – 117.4 million women and men in Pakistan are engaged in unpaid care and domestic work — 66.7 million of them are women. As the world observes the International Day of Care and Support, the International Labour Organization (ILO) calls for stronger recognition of care work and coordinated action to ensure decent work, social protection, and equality...
Pakistan Business Council Sharjah and Thai Pakistan Chamber of Commerce sign MoU
This MOU was signed to promote trade, investment and business ties between Pakistani businessmen in Pakistan, UAE and Thailand This agreement will provide new opportunities for the business communities of the three countries, Abdul Ghaffar Warraich Ms. Rukhsana Afzal, Ambassador of Pakistan to Thailand and embassy officials attended the MoU ceremony Dubai, (Tahir Munir Tahir) __ A Memorandum of Understanding...
Over 99% of Children in Poverty in 73 Areas of England: A Call to Action.
LONDON, (ShahzadAli) __ Recent data from the UK government highlights a pressing concern: over 99% of children in 73 neighbourhoods across England are living in homes facing income deprivation challenges. This alarming statistic sheds light on the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the rising cost of living and the impact of soaring rental prices. Focus on London Areas...
Vienna – Two Days Exhibition ‘Art for Global Peace’ Organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in the (VIC),United Nations.
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ the Pakistani His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar and Permanent Representative inaugurated a two-day art exhibition under the theme “Art for Global Peace,” organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Vienna at the Vienna International Centre (VIC),United Nations Office at Vienna. The event was graced by Mr. Christoph Meyenburg, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Chief of...
Tories Will Not Deport Legally Settled People, Badenoch Clarifies
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ British opposition leader Kemi Badenoch of the Conservative Party has clarified that her party has no plans to deport legally settled people from the UK or to apply future immigration laws retrospectively. This clarification comes after controversial remarks made by MP Katie Lam. Speaking to reporters in London, Badenoch said that Lam had spoken “imprecisely” when...