Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
UNGA adopts political declaration on fight against racism, Islamophobia and xenophobia
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a political declaration on fight against racism, Islamophobia and xenophobia. The declaration was adopted at a high-level meeting to mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. It calls on all states, the UN system, international and regional organizations, inviting all relevant stakeholders to fully commit themselves and to intensify their efforts for the elimination of all racial discrimination, intolerance and to continue cooperation with all relevant UN human rights bodies.
UN warns humanitarian situation in Yemen as worst
The United Nations has warned that sixteen million Yeminis are on the verge of starvation, urging the international community to make immediate efforts for the provision of food to save lives in the country. Speaking at a virtual gathering of aid and development ministers, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, David Beasley has described the situation as worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen. He urged on all stake holders to stop fight in Yemen.
Planning Minister vows to multi billion dollars CPEC project
Islamabad : Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to multi billion dollars China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. Addressing the 10th Joint Coordination Committee on CPEC on Thursday, he said the government considers the project critical for future growth and development of the country. The Minister for Planning and Development said all the federal and provincial governments as well as political parties are supportive of and standing behind the corridor project. Asad Umar expressed the confidence that they will realize the vision of their two leadersRead More
PM reaffirms Govt’s commitment to bolster production of agriculture products
Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bolster production of agriculture products in order to meet the requirements of growing population. He was addressing a ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan on Thursday in connection with distribution of Kisan Cards amongst the farmers and inauguration of Command Area of Gomal Zam Dam and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council’s Arid Research Stations. The Prime Minister said we have done all the planning to locally produce all the essential items including pulses and palm oil. For this purpose, barren areas willRead More
President stresses need to focus on prevention of diseases
Islamabad : President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed the need to focus on prevention of diseases by adopting healthy lifestyle and promoting awareness amongst the people. Addressing the 11th Annual Public Health Conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said the services of Lady Health Workers and midwives can be used to transmit messages to the people on health related issues. The President pointed out that China progressed mainly because of its focus on health and education sectors. He said they also prioritized awareness for better health of their people. HeRead More
Nigerian envoy keen to increase trade volume with Pakistan
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Nigerian High Commissioner Abioye Mohammed Bello has said that defense cooperation between Pakistan and Nigeria is excellent while trade volume is very low and he is trying to boost trade and economic ties between the two countries. An exhibition of Pakistani products would be held in Nigeria in the last week of November this year. He expressed these views during a meeting with prominent businessmen of Dwatson Group Zafar Bakhtawari, Ahsan Bakhtawari and Waqar Bakhtawari at his High Commission in Islamabad today. The high Commissioner said thatRead More