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APPIslamabad: Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) President Dr Farhat Asif has become the first Pakistani woman to be selected for the prestigious 2023-2024 International Women’s Forum (IWF) Leadership Fellows class.…

News DeskUnited Nations: A staggering 900 million people living in low-lying coastal zones are at risk of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and other climate effects, and the issue extends far beyond coastal communities,…

News DeskNew York: The world has taken a step towards building a stronger international system for dealing with future pandemics, with United Nations member states adopting a political declaration aimed at closing the gaps exposed by…

News DeskUnited Nations: World leaders are warned that the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that address hunger, health, biodiversity, strong institutions, pollution and peaceful societies are all off-track due to the impact of…

News Desk United Nations: Marking the second anniversary of the Taliban’s 'fatwa' banning secondary education for girls, the head of the UN Fund for Education in Emergency Situations has called on the world community to ensure that every…

News DeskNew York: As the opposing countries had their second high-level discussions in days, America's top diplomat and China's vice president expressed hope for more stability in their often tense relationship.During a meeting…

News DeskLahore: The provincial launch of the FEM Consortia is a significant step in the advocacy and promotion of women’s rights and gender equality in Pakistan.Women in Struggle for Empowerment (WISE) Executive Director Bushra…

Asem Mustafa AwanRawalpindi: A daily search for drinking water in one of Rawalpindi’s established residential areas has exposed a wider crisis in the delivery of basic municipal services, with residents increasingly turning to private…

News DeskIslamabad: Despite the drop in humanitarian aid, the United Nations and its partners have set a goal of helping 250 million people around the world affected by conflict and other crises.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres…

News DeskIslamabad: The police must protect the constitutional rights of minorities enshrined in Article 25 of the Constitution since they form an integral part of Pakistan’s diverse society and have immensely contributed to the social…