VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) __ On June 3, a two-day conference on “tolerance and non-discrimination,” organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the Finnish chairmanship of the OSCE, continued in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The event, attended by ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives from 57 countries, discussed the protection of civil society in the...
FAO welcomes new Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand, 3 June 2025. (TW) – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, has appointed Alue Dohong as Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, with effect from 15 May 2025. Prior to joining FAO, Mr Dohong, a national of Indonesia, served as Senior Advisor to the...
Newham Council Elects New Leadership at ACM 2025: Cllr Rohit Das Gupta Appointed Chair, Cllr Zulfiqar Ali Becomes Deputy Mayor
Newham, London, (TW News) — The Annual Council Meeting (ACM) 2025 of the London Borough of Newham was held on 8th May 2025, marking a significant evening of democratic proceedings, leadership transitions, and community celebration. The meeting witnessed the election of key positions including the Chair, Deputy Mayor, Deputy Chair, and other official roles, alongside important administrative agreements for the...
Pakistan Hosts First PCE Workshop to Boost Agricultural Trade and Regulatory Reform
Islamabad, 2 June 2025, (TW) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), inaugurated the country’s first Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) Workshop in Islamabad. The five-day workshop at the FAO Representation Office brought together key stakeholders from federal and...
UNICEF Statement on Corporal Punishment in Jamrud District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Islamabad, June 1, 2025, (TW) __ UNICEF is appalled and saddened by reports of the death of a 12-year-old boy in Jamrud District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as a result of an incident of corporal punishment during school assembly. UNICEF extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, fellow students, and the entire community affected by this devastating event. UNICEF condemns corporal...
Building Inclusive and Resilient Communities Through Urban Slum Development
Peshawar, 29 May 2025, — In Pakistan, urban slums are facing severe challenges, including overcrowding, inadequate housing, limited access to basic services, poor water and sanitation infrastructure, unhygienic living conditions due to inadequate solid waste management, frequent flooding, the threat of evictions, lack of livelihood skills. These slums are home to some of Pakistan’s most vulnerable populations including large numbers...
WHO, the Ministry of Health and partners join forces to combat the health and economic burden of tobacco in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 30 May 2025, (TW) __ Pakistan – On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Pakistan’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced strengthened collaboration to tackle the devastating economic and health impacts of tobacco, which causes 164 000 deaths and economic losses of PKR (Pakistani Rupees) 700 billion – approximately US$ 2.5 billion – each year. WHO...
Junaid Ali BEM Named Finalist in BBC Radio London’s ‘Make a Difference’ Awards 2025
LONDON, 1st JUNE 2025, (TW) __ Junaid Ali BEM has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious BBC Radio London Make a Difference Awards 2025, in recognition of his outstanding dedication and impact within the community. In an official communication from the BBC, the judges commended Junaid for his exceptional efforts, noting they were “so impressed by your efforts...
A shared sentiment of thankfulness was expressed to President Trump: Sardar Zarif Khan
Washington, D.C.May 31, 2025. (TW) __ Sardar Zarif Khan, Advisor to the President of Azad Kashmir and main organizer of the event, exclaimed in delight when he noticed that the men, women and children were in front of the White House while it was pouring rain. Sardar Zarif added that it was heartening to note that a unified display of...
Newly Appointed Pakistani Ambassador to Switzerland Meets Senior Journalist Imran Muzammal
Bern, (Special Correspondent) — Pakistan’s newly appointed Ambassador to Switzerland, Dr. Marghoob Saleem Butt, held a special meeting with senior journalist Imran Muzammal. On this occasion, Mr. Muzammal warmly welcomed the ambassador and presented him with a bouquet of flowers. During the meeting, both discussed in detail the challenges faced by the Pakistani community residing in Switzerland. Ambassador Butt assured...