Tag: Geneva
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Racial discrimination increases in Pakistan; suggests ICERD report
A Pakistan delegation led by the Secretary of Human Rights, Senator Mumtaz Zehri, and Senator Khalil on Thrusday will submit reports drafted by the National Commission on Human Rights (NHCR) on the implementation of all forms of racial discrimination at Geneva. The report highlights the fact that the country lacks an understanding of racial discrimination…
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More than half of world’s population could face measles outbreak by end of 2024: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that if urgent measures are not taken, more than half of the world’s countries may face a measles outbreak by the end of the year. During a press conference in Geneva, WHO said that many countries have not been vaccinating against measles this year.“What we are worried about…
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‘Dunya ne hum par aitemaad keeya’: PM Shehbaz promises to use $9.7 billion flood donations transparently
Following substantial pledges from the international community for Pakistan’s flood rehabilitation and climate resilience building, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by federal ministers, held a press conference in Islamabad to discuss the figures that the country received. On Wednesday, the premier announced that the Geneva conference proved to be successful as the world pledged…
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Donors pledge more than $10 billion for Pakistan flood recovery at Geneva conference
Pakistan has secured over $10.5 billion in pledges from international creditors at the one-day International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva, which will help the cash-strapped country recover from last year’s devastating floods.
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‘Race against time’: PM Shehbaz calls on the world to help flood ravaged Pakistan
The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan — co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Nations — began in Geneva on Monday. The international conference began with the words of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who said, “We will need considerable support” from the international community,” as he sought solidarity to help Pakistan achieve a “resilient”…
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Ishaq Dar says Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves will strengthen soon
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, which currently stand at $10 billion, will strengthen very soon, according to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
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Baita waapis aaya: Junaid is moving back permanently to help mother in politics
Junaid Safdar, the son of Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, is set to travel to Pakistan to settle in the country permanently, reports Murtaza Shah for The News. News reports state that Junaid and his wife, Ayesha Saif, will reach Pakistan on Friday from Doha. The couple would be…
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Sharif family concludes 10-day European tour, returns back to London
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, have returned to London with their family after concluding their tour of Europe. According to Geo News, Nawaz, Maryam, and their family returned from Geneva and landed at Heathrow Airport. They left London for the tour on November 20. It…
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UN to launch $160m appeal for the flood victims in Pakistan
The United Nations (UN) will launch a $160 million Flash Appeal to help millions of people affected by unprecedented monsoon rains in Pakistan that triggered massive floods. “A UN Flash Appeal is going to be launched on Tuesday 30 August simultaneously from Geneva and Islamabad,” said Foreign Office Spokesman Asim Iftikhar. “As you can see,…