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UNICEF joins hands with Pakistan to protect children from climate risks

16Nov

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UNICEF joins hands with Pakistan to protect children from climate risks

16 Nov 2024,Baku: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Saturday made a significant commitment on behalf of Pakistani government to join hands with provincial governments to safeguarding its children from the devastating impacts of climate change.Recognizing the vulnerability of the youngest and most marginalized populations to climate-induced disasters, today we have has pledged to prioritise child-centric climate adaptation and resilience measures in its national strategies the PM’s climate aide made these remarks after a crucial MoU signing ceremony between Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination and UNICEF held at Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the COP29 global climate conference.The top key representatives of govern...

Chief Executive of the British Council, Scott McDonald, Concludes His Visit to Pakistan

15Nov

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Chief Executive of the British Council, Scott McDonald, Concludes His Visit to Pakistan

15 November, Islamabad Pakistan: Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, has wrapped up his visit to Pakistan, which took place from 11-15 November, marking a significant occasion as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary of fostering global connections. Throughout his visit, Scott engaged with various stakeholders, highlighting the British Council's enduring commitment to education, culture, and social development in Pakistan.He attended a series of impactful events, including the launch of the second phase of the Pakistan UK Education Gateway, aimed at enhancing collaborative educational efforts between the two nations. The event gathered numerous participants from higher education institutions across Pakistan, facilitating discussions on capacity building a...

Emerging Global Realities: Challenges and Response

14Nov

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Emerging Global Realities: Challenges and Response

14 Nov 2024, ISLAMABAD: The second-day of Margalla Dialogue 2024 deliberated on two critical themes, namely “Age of Technology: Exploring New Horizons,” and “Reforming Governance and Human Security in Pakistan”. Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Commerce Minister and former chief minister of Balochistan, while addressing the session on Reforming Governance and Human Security, said that an eco-system to address situations has not been evolved over the decades, especially in Balochistan. He said that every situation is dealt with in a haphazard manner, impacting the problem at hand in a detrimental manner. “Unless we go deep into society, nothing will help in approaching the issue while sitting and governing the far-flung areas from Islamabad.” Jam said that Balochistan has not been able to creat...

Ahsan Iqbal Urges Diversification in Pakistani Media Beyond Political Reporting

14Nov

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Ahsan Iqbal Urges Diversification in Pakistani Media Beyond Political Reporting

14 Nov 2024, Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, addressed a distinguished audience of senior journalists, media leaders, policymakers, and academics at the Summit on "Journalism of The Future" by DW in Islamabad. As Chief Guest, Prof. Iqbal explored the critical challenges and transformative opportunities faced by the media amidst rapid technological advancements, emphasizing the crucial need for adaptation and responsibility in journalism.In his opening remarks, Prof. Iqbal highlighted the transition from mass media to micro-media platforms driven by digital innovations. “Mass media once unified broad audiences, but today, micro-media allows diverse and often divisive voices to emerge,” he said. This shift, while empoweri...

Pakistan on a Way to 62 Million Diabetics – Experts

14Nov

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Pakistan on a Way to 62 Million Diabetics – Experts

14 Nov 2024 Islamabad: Pakistan on a Way to 62 Million Diabetics – Experts , Pandemic of diabetes calls for urgent policy action by government including taxing sugary drinks and limiting industrially produced trans fatty acids in all foods. Pakistan is set on the way to have 62 million diabetic by 2045.The number of people living with diabetes in Pakistan increased from 6.3 million in 2011 to 33 million in 2021 and approximately 36 million in 2024, with an additional one million as pre diabetic. The sharp surge of diabetes has ranked Pakistan a number one country globally in term of prevalence rate of diseases where every third adult Pakistani is diabetic. More than 1100 deaths are attributed to diabetes or its complications daily in Pakistan. If no immediate policy action taken, the s...

Pakistan unveils first climate finance strategy to mobilise funds for national climate action

14Nov

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Pakistan unveils first climate finance strategy to mobilise funds for national climate action

November 14, 2024, Baku: Pakistan launched on Thursday its first National Climate Finance Strategy (NCFS) to address the escalating challenges posed by global heating by mobilising financial resources for climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, focusing on scaling up climate-related investments, attracting international finance and strengthening domestic financial systems, according to a press release issued here from the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination.Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Pakistani Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam jointly launched NCFS at Pakistan Pavilion in Baku on the sidelines of the two-week UN-led global climate conference (COP29).“Its really a moment of pride for us to b...

Safe and Nutritious Food for Every Citizen is Govt’s Priority, Rana Tanveer

14Nov

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Safe and Nutritious Food for Every Citizen is Govt’s Priority, Rana Tanveer

Islamabad, 14 Nov 2024: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), alongside the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), came together at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) to celebrate World Food Day 2024, together with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR). Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research honored the occasion as Chief Guest, joined by Mohamed Yahya, UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, and Florence Rolle, FAO Representative in Pakistan. The event brought together participants from high-ranking government officials, academia, research institutions, UN agencies, and students from various educati...

Kashmiri Folk Tunes Resonates at Lok Mela 2024

14Nov

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Kashmiri Folk Tunes Resonates at Lok Mela 2024

14 Nov 2024, Islamabad: Azad Kashmir Department of Culture organized a music concert at Lok Virsa’s Open Air Theatre. This event featured prominent folk artists from Azad Kashmir, including Badr Khan, Altaf Ahmed Mir, Ashiq Butt, Sohail Abbasi, Dilawar Abbas, Hina Abbasi, Shakeel Ahmed Mir, Nader Ali, SajjadShah, Babar Panjkoti, Bano Rahmat, Abdul Basit, Noman Saleem, and Raja Anwar. At Lok Mela, Kashmir's vibrant cultural heritage spanning handicrafts, folk music, rituals, and traditions is drawing significant public attention. Like other provinces, Kashmir’s rich culture is represented with participation from artisans, folk artists, and musicians in various fields. Over 25 artisans and artists from Azad Jammu and Kashmir are showcasing their skills at the festival. These talented indivi...

WECON 2024 “Mumkin Hai!” Celebrates Potential of Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs

14Nov

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WECON 2024 “Mumkin Hai!” Celebrates Potential of Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs

14th Nov, 2024,ISLAMABAD: The fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) 2024, titled “Mumkin Hai!” (It’s Possible), was held in Jinnah Auditorium, NUST H12 Islamabad, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore strategies and partnerships for empowering Pakistani women entrepreneurs. Organized by the National Incubation Center Islamabad and Change Mechanics Pvt Ltd., WECON 2024 convened industry leaders, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders from both public and private sectors to highlight and strengthen support for women entrepreneurs across Pakistan. The theme, "Mumkin Hai!" emphasized the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change in the lives of millions of women. Esteemed institutions including the Securities and Exch...

Major General Mohammed Gadih, Inspector Royal Moroccan Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, at Air Headquarters

13Nov

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Major General Mohammed Gadih, Inspector Royal Moroccan Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, at Air Headquarters

Major General Mohammed Gadih, Inspector Royal Moroccan Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting covered a wide array of matters related to military cooperation, joint training and collaboration in the industrial domain.On his arrival, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented Guard of Honour to Major General Mohammed Gadih.During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff conveyed his warm wishes to Inspector Royal Moroccan Air Force on his maiden visit to Pakistan. The Air Chief highlighted that both brotherly countries enjoy long-standing historical ties and reiterated his resolve to strengthening military partnership through full collaboration in joint training initiatives ...