Antonio Guterres slams ‘broken’ Taliban promises made to women
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has slammed the Taliban’s “broken” promises to Afghan women and girls, and urged the world to inject cash into Afghanistan in order to prevent its economic collapse. “I am particularly alarmed to see promises
Pakistan to work closely with UN chief Antonio Guterres: Munir Akram
NEW YORK: Pakistan has felicitated Antonio Guterres on being elected as United Nations Secretary-General for a second term and said it was looking forward to working with him. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, praised Antonio Guterres’ “skilled
FM Qureshi urges UN Chief to help resolve Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York and discussed a wide range of issues including the Israel-Palestine conflict. The UN chief welcomed the ceasefire announcement by Israel and Hamas and hoped
Pakistan supports second term for Guterres as UNSG
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation with the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres. They discussed views on a wide range of issues on the UN agenda including the COVID-19 situation, economic recovery during the pandemic;
UN chief appoints Jean Arnault as personal envoy on Afghanistan
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed veteran French diplomat Jean Arnault as his personal envoy on Afghanistan and regional issues. The appointment comes a day before Russia, China, the United States, Pakistan, a delegation of top Afghan
Guterres to run for second term as UN chief
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will run for a second five-year term as the organization’s chief, his spokesman said. Guterres informed the president of the General Assembly and Security Council that “he is available to serve a second
UN chief shares message of hope for 2021 after a year of tragedies
GENEVA: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the year 2020, which will end tonight was difficult, but next year is a ray of hope. In a video message, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that last year had been
Pakistan presents UNSG proof of Indian terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York and presented him Pakistan’s dossier containing “irrefutable evidence” of India’s sponsorship of terrorism in the country. During the meeting that
UN chief urges India to end using pellet guns against children in IoK
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the illegal detentions and continued use of torture and pellet guns against children by Indian security forces in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The UN chief called on New
Earth Day: UN chief urges ‘green recovery’ in response to coronavirus
LONDON: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged governments to use their economic responses to the coronavirus pandemic to tackle the “even deeper emergency” of climate change, in a message for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. With global battle
UN Secretary-General backs PM Imran’s call for virus debt relief
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has supported Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for a global initiative for debt relief to developing countries. In a virtual news briefing, UN chief’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said, “The prime minister’s initiative is
Veto power and inequality
While the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in the country discussing a range of issues from the Kashmir dispute, the Afghan peace process and the present status of refugees, there has been a statement that seems to be overlooked. The
India’s rebuke to Guterres
The United Nations has expressed deep concerns over the situation in held Kashmir and has called for India to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms in the restive region. The remarks come from the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who
UN Chief hails Pakistan’s efforts for interfaith harmony
LAHORE: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Kartarpur Corridor today (Tuesday) and hailed Pakistan’s efforts for interfaith harmony. Antonio Guterres took to Twitter and said, “I was honoured to visit Pakistan’s newly opened Kartarpur Corridor – a corridor of hope,
Afghan refugee situation
Pakistan hosted an international conference in Islamabad to mark the forty years presence of Afghan refugees in the country. The nation has hosted the refugees who fled the long-standing conflict in Afghanistan and displayed immense hospitality despite its own internal
UN Secretary-General calls on PM Imran, discuss various issues
ISLAMABAD: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Prime Minister Imran Khan (today) Monday. During the meeting, matters pertaining to Afghan refugees, Afghan peace process, Kashmir dispute, and climate change came under discussion. The Prime Minister highlighted the violations
President Alvi urges India to allow UNMOGIP team in IOK
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said Pakistan is a frontline state, which is successfully fighting the challenges of climate change. Addressing a banquet hosted in his honour by President Dr Arif Alvi at the President House, the UN
Guterres, Khalilzad discuss Afghan peace process with Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI: United Nations Secretary-General Mr Antonio Guterres on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters. During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, overall regional security situation including Afghan refugees issue, Afghan
UNSG urges world to support Pakistan in hosting Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to support Pakistan in the cause of hosting Afghan refugees. Addressing a joint news conference with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the UN chief said Pakistan needs world support in
UN chief and Kashmir dispute
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has patently said that the human rights in illegally annexed Kashmir should be respected. In his ongoing visit to Pakistan, the UN chief showed deep concerns over the unpleasant issues in occupied Kashmir and constant
UN Chief raises concerns over violation of human rights in IoK
United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the violation of human rights in Indian occupied Kashmir. Addressing a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi today (Sunday), the UN Chief said, “I have serious concerns
UN Secretary General reiterates call for dialogue on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD: Responding to a question regarding Kashmir, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for dialogue between Pakistan and India over Kashmir dispute. Addressing a conference about Climate Change today (Sunday), he responded to a journalist question about atrocities
UNSG Guterres to attend Afghan refugees conference in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres will be visiting Pakistan from 16-19 February 2020 to participate in a conference being held on Afghan refugees. The secretary-general will participate in the “International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees
Efforts against climate change ‘utterly inadequate’: UN chief
MADRID: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been “utterly inadequate” so far and there is a danger global warming could pass the “point of no return.” Speaking before the start Monday of
FM Qureshi writes another letter to Antonio Guterres over IoK
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has written another letter to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres over Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK). Shah Mehmood Qureshi wrote the letter where he highlighted the Indian outrages in occupied Kashmir. Read more: FM
UN welcomes new Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the new Ambassador of Pakistan to UN, Munir Akram at its Headquarters. Welcoming Ambassador Munir Akram in his new role, Antonio Guterres said that Pakistan was a very important player in
UN chief reiterates concern over situation in held Kashmir
NEW YORK: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has again expressed serious concern over the grave humanitarian situation in Indian-Occupied Kashmir. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, during a regular briefing, said that Secretary-General remains concerned over the grave situation in occupied
FM Qureshi telephones Zealand Deputy PM to discuss IOK situation
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters discussed the situation of Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Thursday. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, during the telephonic conversation with Peters, discussed the
Closely monitoring deteriorating situation in IOK, says UN chief
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that he has been monitoring the worsening situation in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK), especially escalating restrictions and mass arrests. A spokesman to UN Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric said in a
FM Shah & UNSG Guterres to discuss IOK issue
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will speak with the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres about India’s human rights violations and the security situation in occupied Kashmir. Foreign Minister Qureshi is expected to speak with UNSG Guterres who is
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