KARACHI (UNESCO): Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being observed on 20th Jan 2025. Born in 1929, he became one of the most important figures in history, a key reference when it comes to the struggle for human rights and justice, and a leading example of tolerance and nonviolence activism. King saw humanity as a […]
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ISLAMABAD: Grand Mufti of Egypt Dr Nazir Mohamed Ayad called on Federal Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui here on Friday (10th Jan, 2025). Following the rendezvous it was proclaimed that Al-Azhar University will soon open a campus in Pakistan in order to promote women’s edification and understanding the profundity of Islamic teachings and Arabic […]
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MANHATTAN: Volker Turk, the Chief of UN Human Rights, while denouncing the recent announcement by the Taliban Govt apropos revoking of licenses of those NGOs who employ local women, said the orders must be taken back. UN, denouncing the gender apartheid noted, since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, women have been progressively […]
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KARACHI: Munawar Ali Mithani, Managing Director STEVTA, visited Alishba’s Art & Café here on Friday (8th November, 2024) to appreciate her exceptional creativity and to celebrate inclusion. The event was further enriched by the presence of Sadia Kanwal Elia (Officer STEVTA), Dr. Sana Hussain (renowned psychologist), and Hidayat Sayer (celebrated poet), who graced the occasion […]
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ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the globe, UN Int’l Day of Peace was marked on 21st September (Saturday) in Pakistan to recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. António Guterres, Secretary General UN, in his message on World Peace Day stated: Everywhere we look, peace is under […]
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TROMSO (NPTV/UN): United Nations is observing the 20th September, 2024 as the first World Cleanup Day here under the theme Arctic Cities and Marine Litter. The inaugural World Cleanup Day being celebrated in Tromsø showcases Norway’s innovative waste management strategies tailored to harsh climates. The theme of the inaugural event is The event, convened with […]
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MANHATTAN: Secretary General António Guterres, in his message on the occasion of Int’l Day of Democracy (2024) has said that it was an opportunity to reinforce the importance of upholding free speech, civil liberties, and the rule of law; ensuring accountable institutions; and protecting and promoting human rights. UN Secretary General further said: “This is […]
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KARACHI: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is being observed on Tuesday (10th November, 2024) all over the globe. Endorsed by WHO the WSPD was established in 2003 International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). In order to augment awareness apropos the significance of assuaging stigma and initiate dialogues to contain the incidences of suicide, the triennial […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UNITED NATIONS): On the 19th day of August United Nations observes the World Humanitarian Day (WHD). It may be recalled that on 19th day of August 2023, 22 WHD workers (including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello) lost their lives when a bomb exploded at Canal Hotel […]
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MANHATTAN: On 18 July every year, United Nations invite the people all over the world to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in their communities. UN believes that everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better and Mandela Day is an occasion for all to attempt […]
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