Islamabad, July 21:Pakistan and UN Women have agreed to further strengthen their longstanding partnership to advance women’s rights, promote gender equality, and empower women and girls through enhanced collaboration and policy support. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar and Mohammad Naciri, […]
Islamabad, July 20:President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering diplomatic, political, and moral support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle to realize their internationally recognized right to self-determination. In separate messages issued on Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan (Accession to Pakistan Day), the two leaders commemorated the historic […]
Islamabad, July 16: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the civil award Hilal-i-Pakistan on Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, in recognition of his contributions to promoting religious tolerance and combating Islamophobia. According to a President House press release, the award was approved on the recommendation of […]
Islamabad, July 14: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, calling for enhanced global solidarity, climate justice, and comprehensive reforms to the international financial system to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Delivering Pakistan’s national statement at […]
Islamabad, July 10: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the United Nations’ central role in addressing global challenges and strengthening multilateral cooperation during a meeting with Macky Sall, a candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, in Islamabad. The Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to multilateralism and expressed hope that […]
Islamabad, July 8: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja met António Guterres in Geneva on the sidelines of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance to discuss emerging global challenges and international cooperation. The meeting focused on strengthening global partnerships, with particular emphasis on the governance of artificial intelligence and the need […]
Islamabad, July 8: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in combating narcotics, curbing illegal immigration, and enhancing police training as part of efforts to tackle transnational crime. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lankan Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala on the sidelines […]
Islamabad, July 6: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO-ITPO), Bahrain, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation for the development of Pakistan’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship and private sector growth. Welcoming the visit of Dr. Hashim […]
Islamabad, July 7: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism and its unwavering support for the United Nations, emphasizing the organization’s central role in promoting global peace, security, and sustainable development. He expressed these views during a meeting with María Fernanda Espinosa, a candidate for the position of United Nations […]
Pakistan has demanded urgent international action as violence intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Iqbal Jadoon condemned the mass killings of civilians by M23 rebels, urged accountability, and called for strengthening MONUSCO’s mandate to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and restore peace.
