Tue, 21-Oct-2025

UN’s development forum outcome ‘beacon of hope’ for virus-hit nations: Akram

ECOSOC

UNITED NATIONS: The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HPLF) wrapped up its 2021 session on Thursday, with Ambassador Munir Akram calling its outcome as a “beacon of hope” for the developing countries trying to recover from the devastating economic and social impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Akram, the Pakistani ambassador who is also … Read more

ECOSOC chief aims to achieve anti-poverty goals

ECOSOC

KARACHI: UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President, Munir Akram has called for “concrete actions” at all levels to advance the 2030 global development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. “We need the ambition and concrete actions on the ground, especially at the local and sub-national level, and for the United Nations, governments and private … Read more

ECOSOC forum: PM to deliver opening statement on Financing for Development today

Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan will address people at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC ) Forum on Financing for Development today (Monday). As per the details, the premier will call on the international community to take bold and urgent decisions to respond to the challenges posed by the pandemic crisis, achievement of the Sustainable … Read more