AT UN, Pakistan, speaking for G77/China, seeks emergency steps to offset ‘shocks’ to global economy

Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the “Group of 77” (developing countries and China), Monday called for emergency measures to overcome the recent “shocks” to the world economy, including the coronavirus pandemic and the spike in commodities prices that have disproportionately impacted the poorest countries. “The severe global economic shocks caused by COVID-19, geopolitical instability, market […]

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Ch Shujaat meets PM, reiterates resolve to stand by govt

ISLAMABAD:Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain called on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, here on Tuesday, wherein the party leader reiterated his resolve to stand by the government in all difficult circumstances. Discussing the overall political situation, it was agreed that all ruling coalition parties would continue to collectively strive for the […]

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Chairman Flood Emergency Response Committee reviews health facilities

QUETTA:Chairman Flood Emergency Response Committee Dr. Mir Yusuf Khan on Tuesday chaired a meeting held to review steps regarding health facilities underway in the flood-affected areas of Balochistan. Prevention of epidemic, provision of medicines and other essential goods, progress in aid activities by various international organizations and department of Health were discussed in detail. Director […]

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Ahsan Iqbal stresses need for creating awareness about mental health

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday stressed the need for creating awareness about mental health to ensure proper physical fitness. Addressing the launching ceremony of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) model which is multilayered and digitized, rights based, scalable and sustainable on the guidelines of World Health Organization (WHO) […]

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