MANHATTAN (NPTV/UN): The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2nd October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/UN): Ever since the UNGA designated 2nd April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the UN has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others. Neurodiversity and global sustainability efforts, showcasing […]
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MANHATTAN: Munir Akram, Pakistan’s envoy to UN, during UNSC briefing here has stated that Pakistan would continue to take all necessary measures to eliminate the terrorist threats to its national security in accordance with its right to self-defence under international law and in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. According to Ambassador […]
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WASHINGTON: Voicing concern over India’s controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the United States has said it is monitoring the implementation of this law. “Respect for religious freedom and equal treatment under the law for all communities are fundamental democratic principles,” State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller said in response to a question from a Pakistani channel […]
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MANHATTAN: Pakistan has called for preventing Israel’s planned offensive on Rafah, saying it will further intensify the suffering of the Gaza Palestinians and risks widening the conflict.“Israel’s planned offensive in Rafah must be stopped,” Ambassador Usman Jadoon, deputy permanent representative of Pakistani to the UN, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday, while underscoring the […]
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MANHATTAN: Any transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel is likely to be used in its war against Gaza and must cease immediately, a group of UN experts warned Friday. “All States must ‘ensure respect’ for international humanitarian law by parties to an armed conflict, as required by 1949 Geneva Conventions and customary international law,” […]
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MANHATTAN: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called his organization’s Palestinian refugee agency the “backbone” of Gaza aid on Wednesday (31st of Jan, 2024) after several countries suspended funding over Israeli claims 12 UNRWA staffers participated in the 7th October attacks. “Yesterday, I met with donors to listen to their concerns and to outline the steps […]
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MANHATTAN: UN has called for faster, safer aid access to Gaza, amid famine and disease fears. Speaking to journalists in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized to facilitate safe and full-scale aid delivery to civilians in Gaza. The UN Chief expressed deep concern over unprecedented level of civilian casualties and the catastrophic humanitarian conditions […]
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