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Remarks by Tehreem Kanwal, Third Secretary, During Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Special Rapporteur On torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

12Oct

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Remarks by Tehreem Kanwal, Third Secretary, During Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Special Rapporteur On torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

Remarks by Tehreem Kanwal, Third Secretary, During Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Special Rapporteur On torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Mr. Chair, We thank the Special Rapporteur for presentation of her report. Torture is an abhorrent practice which not only violates human rights and fundamental freedoms, but also negates the principle of human dignity. The abominable practice of torture and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment is contrary to the international human rights law. As a party to the UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Pakistan is making utmost efforts to implement our obligations. Pakistan’s commitmen...

Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy

9Oct

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Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy

Throughout the entire period of its independence, neutral Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy in all spheres of life of the state and society. At the same time, our country has been firmly following the path of implementing large-scale and long-term national programs aimed at strengthening the foundations of the state structure, creating a diversified economic system, solving important social problems, and improving the standard of living of the Turkmen people. One of the important factors of such progressive and effective internal development is the creation of the most favorable external conditions, the formation of which is carried out due to the wise, balanced, and transparent foreign policy of Turkmenistan, based on the principles and norms ...

HelpAge International Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministries of Human Rights

4Oct

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HelpAge International Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministries of Human Rights

(MHR) and Climate Change, organized a significant national-level event at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel Islamabad, focusing on the theme "Climate Change and its Impact on Older People." The International Day of Older People observed annually on October 1st, serves as a platform to highlight the challenges faced by older individuals globally while celebrating their invaluable contributions to society. This year's event aimed to draw attention of climate change and the well-being of older people. Climate change, a critical issue of our times, bears widespread consequences for societies, ecosystems, and the global economy. Older people, owing to various factors including physical limitations and limited access to resources, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. As the...

بزنس کمیونٹی کی بھرپور خدمت کا سفر جاری رکھیں گے ،عاطف اکرام شیخ

2Oct

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بزنس کمیونٹی کی بھرپور خدمت کا سفر جاری رکھیں گے ،عاطف اکرام شیخ

اسلام آباد کی بزنس کمیونٹی عاطف اکرام شیخ کی کامیابی کیلئے بھرپور کردار ادا کریگی، احسن ظفر بختاوری نامزدصدارتی امیدوار برائے ایف پی سی سی آئی عاطف اکرام شیخ کی صدر آئی سی سی آئی سے ملاقات یونائیڈ بزنس گروپ کی طرف سے نامزد صدارتی امیدوار برائے فیڈریشن آف پاکستان چیمبر آف کامرس (ایف پی سی سی آئی ) عاطف اکرام شیخ نے صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر آف کامرس و انڈسٹری احسن ظفر بختاوری سے ملاقات کی اور ایف پی سی سی آئی کے الیکشن میں حمایت کے اعلان پر شکریہ ادا کیا ۔ اس موقع پر بزنس کمیونٹی کے مسائل کے حوالے سے مختلف امور پر بھی تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا ۔ عاطف اکرام شیخ نے اس عزم کا اظہار کیا کہ وہ منتخب ہونے کے بعد بزنس کمیونٹی کی بھرپور خدمت کریں گے ۔یونائیٹڈ بزنس گروپ مشکل معاشی حالات میں بزنس کمیونٹی کی نمائندگی کا بھرپور حق ادا کرے گا ۔اس موقع پر صدر اسلام آباد چیمبر آف کامرس احسن ظفر بختاوری نے اس امید ...

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, at the Second Committee General Debate

2Oct

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Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, at the Second Committee General Debate

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, at the Second Committee General Debate (2 October 2023, 1000 hours) New york: Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you and other members of the Bureau on their election and express the full support of the Pakistan delegation for the success of the Second Committee.Mr. Chair,We live in an age of enlarging inequality. The world economy is growing; but growing unequally; creating the super-rich and the super-poor; with a structure that exploits not only the people but also rampantly exploits and despoils the planet. We have the broad blueprint to redress inequality and poverty – the 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs and 169 targets, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the UNFCCC and its Pari...

Palestine rejects in the strongest terms the provocative and hateful speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister

24Sep

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Palestine rejects in the strongest terms the provocative and hateful speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister

The State of Palestine rejects in the strongest terms the provocative and hateful speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate. From the podium of the United Nations, Israel’s Prime Minister confirmed, yet again, the colonial designs of his government and the objectives of Israel’s illegal occupation: the forcible and violent annexation of the Palestinian homeland and negation of the presence and rights of the Palestinian people, including their rights to self-determination and return.The international community must firmly reject and condemn Israel’s racist denigration of the Palestinian people and its vehement denial of their roots in the land – an indigenous, centuries-old presence borne out by history.This is being done, open...

Serena Hotels Launches Green Impact Cleanup Drive to promote Environment consciousness

23Sep

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Serena Hotels Launches Green Impact Cleanup Drive to promote Environment consciousness

Serena Hotels launched its sustainable initiative "Green Impact Cleanup Drive," which is aimed at promoting environmental protection, sustainable practices along with raising awareness against littering and use of single use plastic. This inspiring event took place at F-9 Park Islamabad and Saidpur Village simultaneously and was made possible through a collaborative effort between Serena Hotels, the UAE Embassy, Ismaili Civic Pakistan, and the Capital Development Authority (CDA).The activity was organized simultaneously across all Serena Hotels’ units in Pakistan. Quetta Serena Hotel and Rotary International carried the cleanup drive activity. Faisalabad Serena Hotel joined hands with WWF, whilst Gilgit Serena Hotel, Serena Shigar Fort, Serena Khaplu Palace and Serena Altit Fort Re...

22Sep

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Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September 2023

Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 22, 2023, and put forth Pakistan stance on a range of regional and global matters including the long-standing unresolved Jammu and Kashmir dispute, actions aimed at strengthening economic recovery and initiatives undertaken to attract both domestic and foreign investments Pakistan commitment to global development, Sustainable Development Goals and poverty reduction; and concerns about the volatile global political landscape. As the world stands at this critical juncture in contemporary history, global conflicts are proliferating, escalating tensions among major powers are evident, and geopolitical considerations are overshadowing economic priorities.This situation i...

Kazakhstan delegation keen to explore business and investment prospects in Pakistan

22Sep

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Kazakhstan delegation keen to explore business and investment prospects in Pakistan

A business delegation of Kazakhstan led by H.E. YerzhanKistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and showed interest to explore business and investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation was representing food & beverages, oil & gas, minerals, precious stones, fertilizers, chemicals, textiles, autoparts, wholesale and retail sectors.Speaking on the occasion, H.E.YerzhanKistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan said that his country wants to further strengthen trade relations with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to do trade in many items. He said that last year, a trade delegation of Kazakhstan was organized to Pakistan and hoped that the visit of another Kazakh delegation would contribute to promote business relation...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar attended the 78th opening session of the United Nations General Assembly.

19Sep

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar attended the 78th opening session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The prime minister will present Pakistan at the high-level moot on the Global Development Initiative and will address the participants, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. Besides, he will also attend and address a high-level meeting on Sustainable Development Goals. Feel honoured to represent Pakistan at the opening session of the General Debate of 78th UNGA session at the UN headquarters, New York.The premier is expected to meet Iranian President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi and President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the session. The prime minister will also attend a reception hosted by US President Joe Biden in the honour of the global leaders. Last week, the Foreign Office had confirmed that Kakar would address the UNGA on Sept 22 in which he would outline ...