Allama Muhmmad Iqbal Words, without power, is mere philosophy.
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Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan collectively fight opium smuggling Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan on Monday agreed to bolster regional cooperation to combat drug smuggling at a time when the cultivation of illicit opium poppy is increasing. Afghanistan provides about 90 per cent of the world’s opium, the raw ingredient used to make heroin, and the UN and Afghan […]
Wali Khan wants UN action on Nato attack The President of Awami National Party, Asfandyar Wali Khan has urged the United Nations to take notice of the unprovoked Nato attack on two Pakistan military posts on Saturday morning, stressing that the Nato forces had violated the UN charter. Wali Khan, who is also the chairman […]
Islamic Relief Pakistan warns winters will bring more misery to flood survivors Millions of the flood affectees of Sindh are at great risk as the winters approach fast in the flood-hit areas of Southern Pakistan, said the country director of Islamic Relief Pakistan, Fadlullah Wilmot. Mr Wilmot said that the devastated floods that struck Pakistan […]
United Nations and its failures – Part Two The wanton use of the veto has undermined the UN system and reduced its Secretary General to a mere puppet, though under the charter the Secretary General must uphold the values and moral authority of the UN, and speak and act for peace, even at the risk […]
Scientists claim refrigerator gases can change the climate A UN report said on Monday that soaring use of man-made gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners and fire extinguishers can risk speeding up for global warming. It has been stated in the report that the annual emission of hydroflurocarbons could equate to pumping nearly nine million […]
A day for every kid in the world (Universal Children Day) was celebrated on Sunday 20th November to mark a very deep thought of care for the kids and at the same time misery especially for poor countries’ children. Along with many others, Pakistan too observed a day with full support to country’s kids, their […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to hold $2 million Israel transfers to UN cultural body yearly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided Thursday to freeze funding to UNESCO after it had granted the Palestinians membership on Monday Netanyahu’s decision came after a recommendation by Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz. "These moves, such as accepting the Palestinians into […]
The United States of America has criticized the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and cut tens of millions of dollars in funding to the organization after it voted to admit Palestine as a full member. The move comes as further proof of the United States bias towards Israel and disregard for the larger international […]
The Plight of Baluchistan and Baluchi people Baluchistan is the most breathtakingly beautiful but equally bitter province of Pakistan. Bleeding at the hands of ruthless separatists, ethnically targeted killings and with thousands of people gone missing, life in Baluchistan is that of fear, violence and a blatant abuse of human rights. The Province which is […]
More aid needed for Pakistan’s flood effected pregnant women: Pleads a Geneva based humanitarian group On Thursday, CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) noted that only 22 per cent of the funding pledged to Pakistan has been dispersed. It issued a plea for more funding for pregnant women, who were deemed as a particularly […]
