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Islamabad, 28 June 2024, (GNP):  The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) brought together senior officials from Provincial Food Authorities across Pakistan in Islamabad for a high-level workshop to enhance food…

Islamabad, 5 June 2024, (GNP): Pakistan has received $2.8 billion from international investors against the $11 billion commitment made in the Geneva Conference for the flood-affected population to date. It could spend only half of the…

Karachi, 31 May 2024, (GNP): Pakistani mangoes are normally a source of national pride and much-needed income, but farmers are blaming climate change for the parasites and extreme weather for spoiling much of this season’s crop. A white…

Karachi, 17 May 2024, (GNP): Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and UNICEF's Country Representative Abdullah Fadil in their meeting at the CM House have agreed to launch a Child Protection Programme to strengthen fact-based policy and…

Melbourne, 14 May 2024, (GMP): Amidst escalating conflicts and the growing impact of climate change-induced disasters, the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) surged to nearly 76 million by the close of 2023, as reported in the…

:اسلام آباد ،12 مئی 2024 (جی این پی) آذربائیجان کے ماحولیات اور قدرتی وسائل کے وزیر عزت مآب مختار بابائیف نے آج وزیراعظم ہاؤس اسلام آباد میں وزیراعظم محمد شہبازشریف سے ملاقات کی۔ آذری وزیر نے وزیر اعظم کو آذربائیجان کے صدر عزت مآب الہام…

Islamabad, 9 May 2024 (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for global efforts to address the challenge of climate change by adopting environment-friendly technology, promoting afforestation, and reducing greenhouse gas…

New York, 3 May 2024 (GNP): Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a United Nations-affiliated  organization dedicated to fostering peace through civilian-led initiatives, has issued a statement in response to the…

Peshawar, 2 May 2024, (GNP): The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) organized an event to inaugurate the newly equipped Meat Testing Lab of the Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DD) Khyber…

Bangkok, 1 May, 2024 (GNP):  As El Niño, a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean, bids farewell, its lingering effects are leaving a significant mark on agriculture across Southeast Asia. A new brief by the Food and Agriculture…

Dushanbe, 29 April, 2024(GNP): The hills outward the Tajikistan capital Dushanbe, shepherd Bakhtiar Sharipov was overseeing his herd of giant Hissar sheep. The breed, prized for financial viability and an ability to adapt to climate…

Nairobi, 25 April 2024 (GNP): Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has suffered severe damage from recent storms and flash floods, tragically losing at least ten lives. The El Nino weather trend has caused heavy rains, which has turned city…

According to the results, the child poverty rate decreased from 21.5% in 2021 to 13.7% in 2023. Poverty reduction trends vary markedly between urban and rural areas. In particular, in rural areas, the child poverty rate decreased from…

On February 26, 2024, at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the General Assembly of the Organization unanimously approved the Resolution “2027 – the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism”. Over 80 member countries of…

United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2723 (2024) extending the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until 31 January 2025, for a period of one year, has been adopted on 30 January 2024.

The World Bank's executive directors sanctioned $350 million in financing for Pakistan's Second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy (RISE-II) operation on Tuesday.

The Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, or COP, plays a pivotal role as the highest authority responsible for making decisions regarding the world’s climate change treaties.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) commends the outstanding efforts of experts for their contributions to safeguarding and enhancing soil health in Asia-Pacific region.

The launch of a groundbreaking climate "loss and damage" fund at the UN's COP28 talks in Dubai has sparked commendation and financial commitments from several nations.

Martin Raiser, Vice-President for South Asia at the World Bank (WB), sounded an alarm concerning Pakistan's "silent human capital crisis," urging authorities to make crucial decisions to pave the way for a brighter future for the country.

SCO is considered a lynchpin for regional cooperation to promote creating one earth, family, and future.

In a significant move at the United Nations General Assembly, a resolution drafted by a coalition of 22 Arab countries calling for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas has been passed with a…

The 25th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is scheduled for October 16-20, 2023 in Samarkand.

o mark World Food Day (WFD) with the theme "Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave no one behind," the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government, World Food Programme (WFP), International…

Serena Hotels launched its sustainable initiative "Green Impact Cleanup Drive," which is aimed at promoting environmental protection, sustainable practices along with raising awareness against littering and use of single use plastic.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar emphasized the need for providing adequate resources to impoverished nations to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the SDG Summit Leaders Dialogue 6, themed "Mobilizing…

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) session that took place in New York.

On September 19, 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will take part in the general debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Uzbekistan joined the UN as a new sovereign, independent state…

Central Asia in recent years has entered a new stage in the development of cooperation with foreign policy partners and international organizations, among which the United Nations occupies an important place.

کامسٹیک کے کوآرڈینیٹر جنرل، پروفیسر ڈاکٹر محمد اقبال چوہدری نے اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے سائنس سمٹ کے افتتاحی اجلاس سے منگل کو خطاب کیا۔ اس سمٹ کا اہتمام آئی ایس سی انٹیلی جنس نے کیا تھا، یہ اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلیوں کے دوران عالمی…

The Coordinator General of COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Tuareg rebels belonging to the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) have announced their capture of Bourem, a town in northern Mali, following weeks of intense fighting against the national army and Wagner mercenaries. The recent takeover…

Country Director World Bank called on Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Privatization, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar.

Kyrgyz Foreign Minister, Zheenbek Kulubaev, met with Robert Floyd, the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), on Thursday. Robert Floyd traveled to Kyrgyzstan to take part in the Regional…

Typhoon Saola, strongest storm in decades, causing tens of millions in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and other southern Chinese megacities to hunker down indoors on Friday.

Pakistan has been disheartened over the loss of valuable human lives because of heavy floods in China and said that the country is ready to provide the greatest possible support and humanitarian assistance to China in this tough time, on…

Islamabad, 31 July, 2023 (GNP): COMSTECH organized webinar on “Shocks, Stresses and Resilience of Food System in the Arab Region”, which was delivered by Prof. Dr. Abdullah Al-Musa, Secretary General, The Higher Council for Science and…

Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in China's Fujian Province, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. More than 724,600 people were affected, while local authorities had already evacuated more than 400,000 residents from vulnerable areas…

Pakistan's standing on the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has raised concerns as the country is ranked 99th out of 129 nations, indicating a "serious" level of hunger.

To mobilize policy support for driving a sectoral development and fostering climate-smart practices in agriculture and fisheries, the Government of Balochistan (GoB) joins hands with The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

Islamabad, 6 July, 2023 (GNP): Serena Hotels with The Pakistan Disabled Foundation celebrated the silver jubilee of the organisation, which has been instrumental in enabling the disabled communities in Pakistan by ensuring that they know…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Punjab, launched a Digital Village Initiative.

On June 29, 2023, large-scale celebrations were held in Turkmenistan with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in honor of the opening of the new city of Arkadag.

Arkadag, 4th July, 2023 (GNP): An international media forum was held in the city of Arkadag on 30 June, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Broadcasting and…

Arkadag, 4th July, 2023 (GNP): On June 30, 2023, the International Investment Forum "Arkadag - a "smart" city" was held in the conference hall of the “Markav Hotel” in the new city, which brought together delegates from around the world, as…

The resolution emphasizes the significance of four key pillars essential to developing a comprehensive global strategy to defeat terrorism.

A devastating extra-tropical cyclone struck Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, resulting in the loss of at least 13 lives and leaving thousands displaced. The region experienced torrential rain and powerful winds, causing widespread damage across…

n order to implement the important initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the China Shanghai Cooperation Organization Good Neighborhood Friendship and Cooperation Committee, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign…

According to a press release from the Pakistani Embassy, the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), donated $350,000 on Monday for the rehabilitation and construction of homes for Turkey's earthquake…

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan, the Government of Japan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police jointly inaugurated the Model Police Stations in Kalaya, Orakzai District and in Ghalanai, Mohmand District.

Climate Change , its politics among nations, their tussles,

Peace events that commemorate citizen-led peacebuilding efforts for a decade are organized in 89 locations across 59 countries in May. On May 25, 5,000 participants were gathered at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park in South Korea, and…

The global food price index averaged 124.3 points in May, reflecting a decline from the revised figure of 127.7 in the previous month.

Kazakhstan hosted first Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform. The meeting was held between 25-26 May in Almaty, at the premises of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

Deputy Speaker National Assembly Zahid Akram Durrani met with Dr. Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala, Country Head Pakistan of World Health Organization (WHO)

Droughts can have severe impacts on agriculture, water resources, and livestock, among other things, and these impacts can be difficult to reverse once they have occurred.

The Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, Natalia Gherman, attended the March 29 meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister.

اس سال جڑواں شہرو ں کے ضرورت مندوں میں راشن کی تقسیم کا سلسلہ جاری رہاہے۔آمدہ مہینو ں میں بھی راشن کی تقسیم کا سلسلہ جاری رہے گا۔

New York, 30 March 2023 (GNP): Resolution to combat climate change, that the highest international court specify legal duties relating to climate change, was approved by the UN General Assembly on Wednesday by majority consent.…

Under the theme of “Institutional Peace: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust,” an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL),...

UN guide for climate warming

Washington DC, 14 March 2023 (GNP): Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the US, and Martin Raiser, the World Bank's Vice President for South Asia, met today. The meeting's agenda focused on advancing Pakistan and the World Bank's…

اسلام آباد، 6 مارچ 2023 (جی این پی) : کامسٹیک نے پیر کو کامسٹیک آڈیٹوریم میں "سائنس ڈپلومیسی اور پائیدار ترقی" کے موضوع پر ایک روزہ تعارفی کورس کا انعقاد کیا۔ کورس سے چیئرمین اے ٹی آر آئی ایڈوائزری، ملائیشیا اور ملائیشیا کے وزیر اعظم کے…

Islamabad, 6 March 2023 (GNP): A one-day introductory seminar on "science diplomacy and sustainability" was offered by COMSTECH on Monday at the COMSTECH auditorium. Prof. Zakri Abdul Hamid, the former science advisor to the Malaysian…

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal on new seeds

China Pakistan ties boosted

Flood in Pakistan 2022

Washington D.C., 27 January 2023 (GNP): The space rock, 2023 BU, which is about the size of a minibus, whirled across South America's southernmost point soon before 03:30 GMT. It qualifies as a close shave at a distance of 3,600 kilometers…

Islamabad, 10 January 2023 (GNP): As Pakistan has experienced the worst flood-hit and climate change phenomenon across the country, flooding brings manifold losses to agriculture, infrastructure and the economy of Pakistan.…

Islamabad, 4 January 2023 (GNP): Naeem Ahmed Khan, All Parties Hurriyat Conference's (APHC) senior leader said that the UN security council had to implement its Kashmir related resolution; the resolution which was passed on 5 January 1949.…

Islamabad, 29 December 2022 (GNP): In order to get humanitarian relief after disastrous floods earlier this year left more than 1,700 people dead and severely destroyed Pakistan's essential infrastructure, Pakistan will co-chair a UN…

Montreal, 19 December 2022 (GNP): The international community finally agreed to preserve and protect nature; by protecting one-third of Earth's land and waters as a sanctuary for wild plants and animals by the end of this decade. Nearly…

New York, 15 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto spoke at the UN  Security Council (UNSC) open debate on “International peace and security “Reformed Multilateralism” presided over by India on 14 Decemebr…

Montreal, 7 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): The opening ceremony of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Bio-Diversity took place on Tuesday. The ceremony was held in Montreal, a city in…

Antimicrobial Awareness Week is organized worldwide from 18 to 24 November this year to spread... (Read More)

COP27 Solutions Day kicked off yesterday with High-level opening statements. These were the relationship... (Read More)

Daniel Del Valle, UN delegate, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to take part in a master session on peace, development, and education.

COP27 Youth and Future Generation Day was observed to include young people in the dialogue on 10 November.

The UN Climate Conference, aka COP27, is underway in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. It will continue till 18 November. The conference... (read more)

IMF reports on ‘How Trade Can Help Asia Economic Recovery’. Trade is a powerful tool for economic growth and poverty alleviation. However, there is a need to reduce trade barriers for economic recovery.

Over 103 non-governmental organizations wrote a letter to the National Security Advisor of the US, Jake Sullivan, on 28 October. In the letter, the organizations expressed their concern for the Afghans, that stayed behind.

The Geneva Peace Week started today and will end on 5 November. The GPW will inaugurate this initiative with a ceremony, in the auditorium Ivan Pictet; and then a Reception will follow.

International organizations in South Sudan, including the World Health Organization African Region and South Sudan, UNICEF South Sudan, South Sudan Red Cross and Gavi, the Vaccination Alliance are supporting the South Sudan Ministry of…

The harassment, intimidation, and threats against human rights activists, journalists; and civil societies, alarm the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. As shared by the United Nations Human Rights Council, on 20 October, via…

UN Women Asia Pacific observes World Food Day. They shared that the gender gap globally has increased dramatically in food security during the COVID’19 pandemic.

کامسٹیک اور ساوئ اور اپ سائن نے جمعرات کو کامسٹیک سیکرٹریٹ میں ورلڈ فوڈ ڈے 2021 کا اہتمام کیا۔ اس موقع پر صدر پاکستان نے بطور مہمان خصوصی شرکت کی

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has provided 500 emergency tents and thousands of core relief sets today to Balochistan’s provincial government for families affected by the earthquake that struck the region on 7 October. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) Head of mission in Pakistan Dr. Palitha Mahipala visited the Pakistan Girls Guide Association headquarters on 11th October 2021, in Islamabad. 

The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica,  Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit visited Rawal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS), Islamabad on the 8th of October, 2021.

The International Committee of the Red Cross in Sudan launched emergency assistance for the people of Sudan affected by heavy floods and rain during the rainy season.

Humanity needs to "grow up" and deal with the issue of climate change, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Johnson slammed the world's inadequate response to the…