Islamabad, April 28, 2016 (PPI-OT):The UN Refugee Agency and Aik Hunar Aik Nagar (AHAN) organised a one-day exhibition with the theme ‘Homemade’ to showcase and promote the handicraft products made […]
Seminar held on seeking solutions and managing Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
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Islamabad, April 26, 2016 (PPI-OT):One day national seminar on ‘Seeking Solutions and Managing Afghan Refugees in Pakistan’ was held at National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad on 26th April 2016. A […]
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator observes return to normalcy for people of Kurram Agency
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Islamabad, April 16, 2016 (PPI-OT):The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan Mr. Neil Buhne concluded his two-day visit to Kurram Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas on Saturday, 16 […]
More than 300,000 patients to benefit from improved healthcare facilities at Balochistan Institute of Nephro-Urology Quetta
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Quetta, April 12, 2016 (PPI-OT):Balochistan’s Provincial Ministry of Health and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) marked today the ground-breaking ceremony for improvement and extension of the existing Balochistan Institute of […]
Japan contributes US$ 4 million to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to support its refugee programme and access to assistance to returnees in Federally Administered Tribal Areas
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Islamabad, March 02, 2016 (PPI-OT):The Government of Japan today announced a total contribution of US$ 16 million to UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP) […]
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees pays tributes to Afghan refugee teacher who makes it to the Top 10 finalists for Global Teacher Prize
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Islamabad, February 18, 2016 (PPI-OT):The Representative of UNHCR in Pakistan Mr. Indrika Ratwatte congratulated and paid rich tribute to Aqeela Asifi, an Afghan refugee teacher who has been included in […]
Inauguration Ceremony of Audio tour guide for Exhibits in Pakistan Museum of Natural History
Islamabad, March 14, 2013 (PPI-OT): In lieu with existing partnership between Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Islamabad, today an event was organized to hand over “audio commentary equipment” to Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) as a facility for the museum visitors. The audio commentary equipment will […]
United Nations Development Programme hands over Voter Education kits to Election Commission of Pakistan
Islamabad, March 13, 2013 (PPI-OT): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan handed over the first set of voter education materials to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today in preparation for the upcoming general elections. Voter education kits including stickers, posters, t-shirts, caps, pens and badges have been sent to the provincial, regional […]
Aid to Pakistan: Questions from December 13 Daily Press Briefing
Islamabad: Question: On Congress, with regards to Pakistan, there’s a bill to withhold $800 million unless and until Pakistan takes the steps to stop the supply of ammonium nitrate to […]
2011 Human Development Report: Environmental trends threaten global progress for the poor Pakistan ranks 145 out of 187 countries and territories in human development
Islamabad: Development progress in the world’s poorest countries could be halted or even reversed by mid-century unless bold steps are taken to slow climate change, prevent further environmental damage, and […]