US President Donald Trump has decided to temporarily stop funding to the World Health Organization over its management of coronavirus pandemic. Soon after the decision, Trump and his administration are being criticized. UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres UN General-Secretary has said that this is “not the time” to halt the funding for WHO. He said, “Now … Read more
The United Nations has repeated its call for a ceasefire in world’s conflict zones including at the Line-of-Control (LoC) in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir area. A spokesman to UN Secretary General, Stephane Dujarric said that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recent appeal for a ceasefire in world’s conflict zones also applies to the Line of Control … Read more
UN chief António Guterres has called measures to address a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” for raising voice for women, related to lockdown enforced by governments to deal with coronavirus pandemic. UN chief referred to his appeals for a global ceasefire. He said that violence is not limited to the battlefield, and “for many women and … Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday improved his call for a global ceasefire. Guterres urges all parties to conflict to lay down arms and allow war-torn nations to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The UN chief said, in a virtual press conference, “We know the pandemic is having profound social, economic and political consequences, including relating … Read more
UN Secretary António Guterres has threatened that the current coronavirus coronavirus is the biggest challenge for the world since World War II. UN Secretary has said it could led to recession “that probably has no parallel in the recent past”. He said this while speaking at the launch of a UN report on the potential … Read more
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres insisted warring parties across the world to leave their weapons for global ceasefire and fight the bigger battle against coronavirus pandemic, as it is the common enemy that is now threatening all of humankind. He said, “The fury of the virus illustrates the folly of war”, “That is why … Read more
UN economists have warned that the deadly coronavirus epidemic could cost the global economy $1.0 trillion this year and called on governments to ramp up spending to mitigate its impact. Richard Kozul-Wright, Director, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies at UNCTAD said, “We envisage a slowdown in the global economy to under two per cent for this … Read more
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres calls human rights the ultimate tool to help societies grow in freedom. He laments the erosion of these rights, noting that no country is immune. “Human rights are under assault,” said the secretary-general as he opened the UN Human Rights Council’s main annual session in Geneva. Human rights expand hope, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said United Nations Secretary General António Guterres had himself witnessed the government’s steps and initiatives for the protection of minorities’ rights in Pakistan. Talking to the media at the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected office-bearers of Chitral Press Club here, … Read more
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram said the UN Chief Antonio Guterres’ upcoming visit to Pakistan declares Islamabad’s important role for peace and stability in the region. In a tweet, Munir Akram said, UN Chief visit also acknowledges our long-standing cooperation with the world body. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres would be … Read more
International Day of Women and Girls in Science was marked across the globe on Tuesday, (February 11) including Pakistan with a call to ensure participation of women and girls in the male-dominated field of science through increased investment and giving them opportunities and incentives. According to the details, On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly … Read more
President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas says United States wants to abolish former UN resolutions and international legitimacy decisions on Israeli-Palestinian conflict and use the new US plan as the only reference. According to the sources, He stated this while speaking at an emergency meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in Cairo. Abbas said that the United … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the diplomatic efforts by Pakistan had helped reduced tension in the Middle East following the recent US-Iran conflict and called for further efforts to seek a permanent solution of the issue. The Prime Minister said in an interview with Turkish Anadolu Agency “after the missile attack in Saudi Arabia … Read more
The President of the UN General Assembly has urged member states to support a new panel that has been set up to help make the anti-poverty Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality, by 2030. According to the sources of APP, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, the UNGA president and Mona Juul, the President of the UN Economic and … Read more
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed regret on Saturday over continued violations of the arms embargo in Libya, as the armed conflict between the eastern-based army and the UN-backed government continues. According to the details UNSMIL said in a statement, “The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) deeply regrets the continued … Read more
Islamabad: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Ministry of Interior launched a four-year technical assistance framework on today which aims to strengthen the criminal justice response in Pakistan to prevent and counter terrorism. According to the derails, peaking on the occasion, Minister for Interior Ijaz Shah expressed gratitude to members of … Read more
Pakistan seeks to diffuse tensions between United States and Iran, said Ambassador Munir Akram in a debate on Thursday. According to details he said Pakistan seeks to defuse tensions between the United States and Iran. Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told this 15-member Council on Wednesday. He spoke in a … Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the creation of a new Lebanon government that was made yesterday. General Antonio Guterres is likely to coordinate the new prime minister to deal with the economic crisis in the country. Guterres’ spokesperson stated that the United Nations has pledged to support “Lebanon’s strengthening of its sovereignty, stability, and political … Read more
Despite India’s efforts to curtail the funding for United Nations Military Observer Mission in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), which monitors the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, the General Assembly has approved a complete budget line for the peacekeeping unit. Pakistan maintains that it has a key role in maintaining peace and … Read more
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern that North Korea has indicated to resume nuclear and missile tests. According to the details, In a statement, a spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, UN Secretary-General has expressed the hope that the tests will not resume, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. US President Donald Trump … Read more
The United States has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with Iran to arrange a deal that will better serve international peace and security. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft was addressing the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, United States. Later, she walked over to talk to Iran’s United … Read more
Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations spoke about the peace in Afghanistan at UN. Pakistan has expressed hope that the resumption of direct talks between the United States and the Taliban would lead to a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan. Permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Munir Akram was speaking … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), conducted series of workshops for SECP regulated financial institutions to enhance understanding of the risk-based approach to prevent money laundering and terror financing. Over 500 professionals from Securities and Commodities markets, Insurance/Takaful companies, Non-Banking Finance Companies … Read more
The General Assembly unanimously approved the resolution in favor of Pakistan’s right to self-determination, The Pakistani resolution has also received support from 81 countries. According to the details, the resolution was presented in General Assembly by Pakistan’s permanent representative in the United Nation, Munir Akram. The resolution serves to focus the world’s attention on the … Read more
At least 14 people killed and multiple wounding in a car bomb blast in a Turkey administered northern Syrian town. According to the International News Agency, 14 people were killed and 33 were injured in a car bomb explosion in a Syrian town on the border with Turkey. As per media reports, the blast occurred … Read more
United Nations World Health Organization WHO has introduced new techniques for the elimination of dangerous disease dengue and malaria. Using a process known as Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) – developed decades ago to target crop-eating insects in the United States – UN researchers have spent the last 10 years adapting it to mosquitoes. Working with … Read more
Fresh attack of Turkish military on the key Syrian Commercial highway has injured dozens of citizens, media reports claim. According to the Arab media, report of Syrian Observatory for Human Rights tells that heavy bombardments of Turkish fighter jets claimed lives of 9 citizens including journalists. Observatory told that attack was launched from northern Syrian … Read more
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that if India is righteous in its stand then why the international media and human rights organizations have not been allowed to visit Kashmir – why opposition’s delegation sent back from Srinagar airport? According to details, on the occasion of 74th United Nations General Assembly Session … Read more
