Int’l Day of Democracy is celebrated on 15th Sept
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…
Gaza: UN chief regrets resumption of hostilities
GENEVA: UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said he deeply regretted the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Friday and hoped a truce could be re-established.…
Global food systems broken: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday (24th of July, 2023) highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and governments, and mitigate the damaging impact of…
UN not leaving Sudan: Secretary General
MANHATTAN: United Nations has said it is not leaving Sudan but has temporarily relocated hundreds of staff members inside and outside of the country amid continuing fighting between rival military…
On Eid UN Chief asks Sudanese to stop fighting
MANHATTAN: The UN continues to push for an immediate end to the military power struggle in Sudan, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and leaders from the African Union (AU), the Arab…
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UN SG: Choose climate ‘solidarity’ or ‘collective suicide’
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned world leaders at a climate summit in Egypt on Monday that humanity faces a stark choice between working together or "collective suicide" in…
Climate report must be ‘death knell’ for fossil fuels: UN chief
PARIS: A bombshell climate science report "must sound a death knell" for coal, oil and gas, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday, warning that fossil fuels were destroying the planet.…
India has yet to reopen its side of Kartarpur Corridor closed due to COVID-19: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday said as it had reopened the Kartarpur Corridor on June 29, 2020 with COVID related necessary health safety protocols, India had yet to reopen the corridor…
UN Secretary General shares message on Int’l Day of Sign Languages
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary General Wednesday shared his message in connection with the International Day of Sign Languages which marked on Wednesday across the globe including Pakistan. He said we…
UN chief says coronavirus pandemic remains ‘out of control’; pushes for affordable vaccine
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called the coronavirus pandemic the world’s top security threat, and called for greater cooperation in controlling outbreaks and developing an affordable…
UN Secretary General shares message on ‘Day for South-South Cooperation’
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary General Friday shared his message in connection with on the Day for South-South Cooperation ,COVID-19 pandemic is devastating lives and livelihoods around the world. It poses…
UN Chief calls for fighting inequality, racism
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged everyone to take up a new social contract to combat the “inequality pandemic,” at a UN event marking the weekend’s observance…
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UN Chief asks for global ceasefire to combat COVID-19
MANHATTAN: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has again called for a global ceasefire, urging all parties to conflict to lay down arms in order to effectively contain the mysterious malady caused…
Prevention, mediation ‘most important tools’ to reduce human suffering: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS: Conflict prevention and mediation are two of “the most important tools at our disposal to reduce human suffering”, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on…
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Pakistani among 119 UN peacekeepers to receive medal posthumously
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will award Dag Hammarskjold Medal at a ceremony in New York to 119 military, police and civilian peacekeepers, including a Pakistani. The awards…
UN chief recognizes Pacific region’s efforts to fight against climate change
SUVA: The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recognized on Wednesday the efforts made by the Pacific region to fight against climate change. "My deep gratitude, my enormous appreciation and…
UN calls for civilian protection in northwestern Syria
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the warring parties in Syria's northwest, where the Syrian government and its ally Russia have stepped up bombardments, to protect civilians and…
UN peacekeeping must keep pace amid conflicts becoming more complex
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for making UN peacekeeping missions “stronger and safer" so they can deliver better, on behalf of the people they serve. “Across…
Guterres welcomes release of Indian pilot by Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the release of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan and asked both countries to keep up the…
UN chief willing to broker end to Venezuela crisis
UN chief willing to broker end to Venezuela crisis
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his offer Monday to help broker an end to the crisis in Venezuela during talks with the country's foreign minister. Guterres met…
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‘UN chief has always welcomed direct talks between India, Pakistan’: Spokesperson
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson has said that Ban Ki-moon has always welcomed direct discussions between India and Pakistan. Talking to the reporters, Stéphane Dujarric said that the…
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Saudi deputy crown prince meets UN chief in New York
UNITED NATIONS: Saudi Arabia’s powerful deputy crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman on Wednesday met United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York. Mohammed bin Salman is in New York this…
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Modi sends flowers for PM Nawaz, wishes him speedy recovery: FO
ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his love and care for his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif by sending him flowers. According to Foreign Office, Modi has sent…
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UN Secretary General condemns attack on Police in Karachi
UNITED NATIONS: Secretary-General United Nations Ban Ki Moon on Thursday has condemned the attack on police personnel in Karachi. “It is not only an attack on the health workers, but…