At a major UN summit in Geneva, Pakistan proposed a global system to trade plastic credits and fund cleanup efforts. Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik introduced the idea during the fifth round of negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty. His proposal called for a “global plastic fund” that allows polluting nations to compensate […]
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Pakistan, Iran strengthen ties at Geneva meet
GENEVA: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met his Iranian counterpart Dr. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on the sidelines of the 6th World Conference of Speakers in Geneva. During the meeting, both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral parliamentary relations and enhance cooperation between the two nations. Dr. Qalibaf thanked Pakistan for its support against Israeli […]
Iran-Israel conflict grows as Geneva talks collapse and missiles fly
The conflict between Iran and Israel reached a dangerous new level on Saturday as both countries exchanged more missile strikes. An Iranian missile hit a building in central Israel, sparking a fire in Holon near Tel Aviv. Emergency teams responded quickly. Luckily, no one was physically hurt, though several people were treated for shock. Israel […]
Israel committed war crimes, targeted nuclear sites, says Iranian FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of committing war crimes and launching an unprovoked attack on Iran. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, he said Israel violated international law and the UN charter by targeting Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities and civilian areas. He revealed that hundreds of Iranians have been killed […]
US and China open secret Geneva talks to end costly trade war
Top officials from the United States and China met in Geneva on Saturday in a critical attempt to ease their deepening trade war. China’s Vice Premier He Lipeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led the talks, joined by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The meeting marks the first formal engagement in weeks between the […]
Geneva to host a conference today to save Afghanistan from the humanitarian crisis
On Monday, an UN-sponsored conference is set to get underway in Geneva to collect funds of over $60 million to save war-torn Afghanistan from the possible ‘humanitarian crisis’, Daily Times reported. Senior officials of international monetary organizations, representatives of the government of various countries, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Red Cross chief Peter Maurer will […]
WHO asks people to avoid large gatherings, continue to wear masks
NEW YORK – Although coronavirus cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said that a huge disconnect is mounting between some highly-vaccinated countries, which see the pandemic as largely resolved, while huge waves of infection continue to grip others where shots are scarce. At a […]
Pakistanis among 90 migrants feared dead in shipwreck off Libya
GENEVA: At least 90 people were feared dead on Friday in the latest migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency said. “At least 90 migrants are reported to have drowned, when a boat capsized off the coast of Libya this morning”, the International Organization for Migration said […]