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ECOSOC chief stresses urgency in developing conflict-sensitive responses to coronavirus crisis

Posted on November 22, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, :A virtual joint meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council and the Peace-building Commission has discussed ways to forge solidarity and develop conflict-sensitive responses to the coronavirus pandemic, with the ECOSOC chief underscoring the need for urgent action. “We must act together […]

G20 at A Glance: Who’s Who in the Saudi G20

Posted on November 21, 2020 by News Desk

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PNI Report)The G20 Leaders’ Summit kicks off today, bringing together leaders from theworld’s leading economies to address global pressing issues.The G20 Saudi Presidency has demonstrated determined and effective leadershipin, not only gathering the world leaders but taking collective action that […]

At UN, Pakistan’s resolution reaffirming peoples’ self-determination right adopted unanimously

Posted on November 20, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, : With Pakistan calling it a ‘beacon of hope’, a key committee of the United Nations General Assembly Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming the right to self-determination for people who are subjected to colonial, foreign and alien occupation. Co-sponsored by 71 countries, […]

WHO rejects antiviral drug remdesivir as coronavirus treatment

Posted on November 20, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, : The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended against using the antiviral Remdesivir, a drug that had generated intense interest, as a treatment for coronavirus. An expert panel “concluded that remdesivir has no meaningful effect on mortality or on other important outcomes for […]

US reaches grim milestone of 250,000 coronavirus deaths

Posted on November 19, 2020 by News Desk

NEW YORK, : The Coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of more than a quarter of a million Americans, as of Wednesday night, marking a grim milestone just under 11 months since the first case was identified in the U.S. on January 20, according to […]

WHO plans to vaccinate at least 20% of Africa vs. COVID

Posted on November 19, 2020 by News Desk

ISTANBUL, Nov 19 (AA/APP): The World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa said Wednesday that the international health body was planning to vaccinate at least 20% of the continent’s population for COVID-19. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said in a teleconference that all African countries should prepare […]

Norov meets Ambassador Haque, notes Pakistan’s contribution to strengthen SCO

Posted on November 18, 2020 by News Desk

BEIJING, : Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Vladimir Norov held a meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin-ul-Haque and noted the contribution that Pakistan, as member state, is making to strengthen the SCO’s foothold as well as the country’s growing interest in cooperation […]

US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, Iraq in Trump’s waning days

Posted on November 18, 2020 by News Desk

NEW YORK,: US President Donald Trump’s decision, in the twilight of his presidency, to pull 2,500 American troops from Afghanistan and Iraq by mid-January has evoked sharp reaction from influential Democratic as well as Republican lawmakers. “I am formally announcing that we will implement President […]

EOSOC working on creating a facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries: Munir Akram

Posted on November 17, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS,: The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is engaged in efforts to establish a facility under UN’s umbrella to harmonize investment policies and help developing countries in preparation of project and feasibility studies, and in accessing financing from both public and private sources, […]

China Yiwu Import Commodities Fair to help Pakistani products find buyers