Tue, 21-Oct-2025

UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges India to stop violence against Muslims

Many women under lockdown for COVID-19 face violence, UN chief

UN Secretary-General UN Chief Antonio Guterres urged Indian leaders to play their part and stop the violence in New Delhi that has killed Muslims more than 35 in 5 days. “Throughout his life, the secretary-general has been deeply inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and today the spirit of Gandhi is needed –more than … Read more

Human rights under assault worldwide: United Nations chief

Human rights

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

Afghan refugees are not solely Pakistan’s responsibility: UN

Afghan refugees

United Nations Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that caring for the Afghan refugees is not solely Pakistan’s responsibility but the international community also needs to help. While talking to the reporters at regular media briefing in New York he has urged international community to continue helping Pakistan, which has been shouldering the burden of millions of … Read more

UN Chief Antonio Guterres departs from Pakistan after his four-day visit

Coronavirus pandemic- Greatest test since World War II, UN

The United Nations (UN) Secretary General UN Chief  Antonio Guterres left Pakistan after concluding his four-day visit to the country. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Munir Akram see off UN Chief at the Lahore airport. UN Chief  Antonio Guterres lauded Pakistan’s efforts for maintaining peace and stability in the region. He also appreciated … Read more

António Guterres says Kartarpur portrays true picture of interfaith harmony in Pakistan

António Guterres says Kartarpur portrays true picture of interfaith harmony in Pakistan

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres said Kartarpur Corridor was indeed a true picture of prevalent interfaith harmony in Pakistan for the entire world. While speaking to the media during the visit of Kartarpur Corridor, António Guterres lauded Pakistan for constructing the corridor for facilitating Sikh pilgrims. The secretary general visited zero point and different … Read more

UN Chief Antonio Guterres pays a visit to Kartarpur Corridor

UN Chief Antonio Guterres pays a visit to Kartarpur Corridor

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Lahore on Tuesday along with his delegation on a two-day visit. Antonio Guterres received by Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht and other senior government officials at the Allama Iqbal International Airport. During his stay, the UN secretary-general will attend various functions and visit some historic places in … Read more

UN Chief Antonio Guterres to spend a busy day in Lahore today

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Schedule of Tuesday’s engagements of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Lahore, has been finalized. Antonio Guterres along with his delegation reached Lahore from Islamabad on Monday night on a two-day visit to the Punjab capital. Provincial Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht received the UN secretary general on his arrival at the airport. … Read more

India rejects UN’s offer to mediate on Kashmir dispute

UN

India has rejected United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ offer to mediate on Kashmir dispute, India media reported. According to the details, In a statement issued late Sunday, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson asserted that the dispute would be discussed bilaterally. “There is no role or scope for third party mediation.” Speaking … Read more

COAS calls on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

bajwa meets UN

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had a meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres. According to the military sources, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed Afghan refugees, Afghan peace process and Kashmir dispute among other matters … Read more

Pakistan always stands with their Afghan brothers, says UN Chief

Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that whenever he has visited Pakistan he has seen “remarkable resilience and commitment to the Afghan brothers, even when international support was minimal.” Antonio Guterres today addressed a conference — jointly organized by the Pakistan government and UN High Commissioner for Refugees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlAJ6lRCbJA It was titled … Read more

FM, UN Chief Antonio Guterres hold joint press conference in Islamabad

FM, UN Secretary General hold joint press conference

Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a joint press conference with United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres at the Foreign Office in Islamabad. While addressing the press conference UNSG Antonio Guterres has acknowledged Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and  said ” I can testify measures taken by the Pakistan for the eradication of militancy … Read more

UN Secretary-General to reach Pakistan on four days visit

UN Secretary General

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres will arrive Pakistan on four days official visit. According to the details, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio will attend the International Conference on Afghan refugees. The conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan and will be attended by the delegates of 20 countries. The conference will be held on … Read more

Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science observes today

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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

UN General Secretary to visit Pakistan

UN General Secretary to visit Pakistan

United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres will visit Pakistan in February. Official sources informed that a 14-member delegation will also come with the General Secretary. Antonio Guterres, along with the delegation, will conduct meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi and other Pakistani officials during his visit. UN General Secretary will also go … Read more

Alice Wells to hold meetings with high-level officials today

Alice Wells

US diplomat and former ambassador, Alice Wells on Monday has been scheduled to hold meetings with high-level officials in Islamabad. According to the details, Alice Wells will discuss matters pertaining to mutual interest and regional security with Pakistan leadership. She will remain in Islamabad from January 19 to January 22. Her tour to Pakistan is … Read more

US ambassador, diplomat Alice Wells to arrive Pakistan for a four-day look up

US Appreciates

United States Secretary of State Alice Wells will arrive in Islamabad today for a four-day look up. The visit by Alice Wells is part of her 10-day visit to the region. She will travel to Sri Lanka and India before her arrival in Pakistan. In Islamabad, she will meet with senior Pakistani government officials and … Read more

FM Qureshi meets senior officials on a 3-day visit to US

FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on US Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington and UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres in New York. According to the details, talking to US Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment for playing a positive role for peace and stability in the … Read more

Antonio Guterres called on FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York

Antonio Guterres

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. Antonio Guterres and Shah Mehmood Qureshi discussed Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) issue. FM Qureshi highlighted Pakistan’s efforts for peace and stability in the region. The foreign minister said Islamabad is sincere for the bilateral talks on Kashmir however … Read more

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over North Korea’s nuclear tests

United Nations Chief

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

World Children’s Day 2019 is being celebrated globally

World Children’s Day 2019 is being celebrated globally

World Children’s Day is being observed on November 20, Wednesday (today). This day is celebrated to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. The search engine giants always come up with exciting ideas to celebrates special Days Today google Celebrates Children’s Day with A Cute Doodle. World Children’s Day was first … Read more

Germany marks 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall

Germany marks 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall

Celebrations are in full flow as Germany marks 30 years since the Berlin Wall fell. The toppling of the wall, which separated the Communist-ruled East from the capitalist West in Berlin for nearly three decades and became a potent symbol of the Cold War, was followed a year later by the reunification of Germany in … Read more

UN Secretary General pays rich tribute to Maleeha Lodhi

Secretary

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has said that Pakistan should be proud of Maleeha Lodhi’s services and achievements. Maleeha Lodhi presented Pakistan’s narrative on every topic and aspect. According to details, Pakistan’s Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi had a farewell meeting with UN Secretary General, in which she discussed the Afghan peace … Read more

International Day of rural women being observed today

International Day of Rural women observed on October 15

International Day of Rural Women is being observed today (Tuesday). The theme of the Day this year is Rural Women and Girls Building Climate Resilience. In his message, on the occasion the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in the new era of agricultural techniques, first responders in crises and entrepreneurs of green energy, rural women … Read more

Pakistan demands UN for strict monitoring of LoC

Maliha lodhi demands UN OF strict monitoring of loc from pakistan

Pakistan has demanded for the strengthening of the (UN) United Nations Mission which monitors the Line of Control in Kashmir. According to details, Maleeha Lodhi urged top UN peacekeeping official to take steps to enhance UNMOGIP’s monitoring along the LoC as Indian troops have been repeatedly violating it since August 15. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to … Read more

UNSC has an obligation to resolve the decades-old Kashmir issue: Maleeha Lodhi

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Maleeha Lodhi said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has an obligation to resolve the decades-old Kashmir problem by implementing its own resolutions that pledged the right of self-determination to the Kashmiri people. In an interview with Al-Arabiya television, Maleeha Lodhi said that Indian occupied Kashmir … Read more

15 killed in northwest Syria attacks: UN

Northwest Syria attack kills 15

Fifteen people were killed over the weekend in attacks in northwest Syria, a UN spokesman said. Hostilities continued to impact civilians in the northwest part of the country, across Idlib, northern Hama and western Aleppo governorates,” said spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, “fifteen … Read more