NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai a UN Messenger of Peace to promote girls education. A ceremony to this effect was held at the U.N. headquarters in New York. Speaking on the occasion, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised her unwavering commitment to peace and resolve to foster a better world.(01) At 19, Yousafzai is the youngest Messenger of Peace, the highest honor given by the United Nations for an initial period of two years.
Daily Archives: April 11, 2017
Pakistan, West Indies to play 3rd ODI today
GUYANA: The third and final One Day International between Pakistan and the West Indies will be played at Providence in Guyana on Tuesday. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm (Pakistan Time). The match will decide the series … read more
RAW agent Kulbhushan Jadhav sentenced to death: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, APR 10, (DNA) – Indian RAW Agent / Naval officer 41558Z Commander Kulbushan Sudhir Jadhav alias Hussein Mubarak Patel was arrested on March 3, 2016 through a Counter Intelligence Operation from Mashkel, Balochistan, for his involvement in espionage and … read more
PAF played crucial role in national defense: PM
ISLAMABAD – Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of Air Staff called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at PM House. The Air Chief briefed the Prime Minister regarding professional and operational preparedness of Pakistan Air Force. Appreciating the role … read more
Envoy sees enhanced Portugal, Pakistan relations
ISLAMABAD: Joao Paulo Sabido Costa, the Charge d’ Affaires of Portugal has said relations between Portugal and Pakistan are growing and improving very fast. During 2016 we have witnessed an evident increase in trade ties, namely with regard to our … read more