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UN wants independent probe into Saudi journalist Khashoggi’s disappearance
With the mystery of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance from the country’s consulate in Turkey sending shockwaves, the United Nations has called for an independent and full investigation that involves both Riysdh and Ankara. The UN...October 10, 2018 1054 3 -
Nikki Haley resigns as U.S. Ambassador to UN
In an unexpected development, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has resigned from her position and President Donald Trump has accepted her decision. Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, led the Trump Administration’s...October 9, 2018 919 0 -
Imran Khan joins UN Circle of Leadership on prevention of sexual exploitation
Prime Minister Imran Khan has joined other world leaders to align with the UN Secretary-General’s “Circle of Leadership” on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peace operations. According to the UN, the...October 4, 2018 1240 0 -
FM calls out India on Kashmir repression; says New Delhi prefers politics over peace
Pakistan delivered a stinging rebuke to Indian policy of repression in the disputed Kashmir region under its control with foreign minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi saying New Delhi prefers politics over peace. The Pakistani diplomat, speaking in...September 29, 2018 838 0 -
U.S. has always benefitted from partnership with Pakistan; should not lose old ally
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday said he is the United States to reconnect with Washington, arguing that the U.S. should not lose its old ally even as it fortifies its relations with South Asian rival...September 28, 2018 1189 0 -
After meeting Trump FM Qureshi says U.S. leader positive on rebuilding US-Pakistan ties
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Monday he had met briefly with President Donald Trump at a reception the U.S. leader held for the world leaders attending the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly....September 25, 2018 955 0 -
Trump rejects globalism; says standing up for America
Amid growing concerns over the future of multilateral approach to addressing world issues, President Donald Trump mounted a strong opposition to the “ideology of globalism” arguing instead for expression of national sovereignty and need for countries...September 25, 2018 1190 0 -
World leaders converge on NY as threats to multilateralism challenge UN
Confronted with a growing number of challenges to world peace, the United Nations General Assembly began debate on ways to end conflicts, remove obstacles to development, and realize the goals of human rights and health for...September 23, 2018 887 0 -
Pakistan and India figure low on 2018 Human Development Index
Pakistan, which has oscillated between periods of development and unstable growth, and India, despite sustained growth over several years but with highly uneven distribution of wealth, were placed 150th and 130th respectively on U.N.’s 2018 Human...September 14, 2018 981 0 -
CPJ releases safety kit for journalists working in risky, dangerous enviornments
A photographer running away from a burning vehicle – Photo Credit Aziz Ahmed The Committee to Protect Journalists (CJP), a leading watchdog body, has released a Safety Kit to promote greater safety as working journalists face...September 10, 2018 1182 0
