Pakistan’s population is going to double in the next 30 years, Turner . ISLAMABAD (VOM). : To commemorate the World Population Day, a collaborative event was conducted. A joint effort of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pakistan, British High Commission, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSRC), and Population Programme Wing (PPW),...
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Message from Dr Arif AlviPresident of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan(On the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day) Islamabad (VOM) : On this day, we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela who was an extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality, a leader of unparalleled courage and towering achievement and one of the most iconic and...
United Nations
UNITED NATIONSSECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE THE SECRETARY-GENERALMESSAGE ON NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY Today, the world honours a giant of our time; a leader of unparalleled courage and towering achievement; and a man of quiet dignity and deep humanity.Nelson Mandela was a healer of communities and a mentor to generations.He remains a moral compass and reference to us...
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UNITED NATIONSSECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE THE SECRETARY-GENERALMESSAGE ON WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY Today, we highlight the importance of transforming youth skills for the future of work.Young people are disproportionately impacted by interlinked global crises, from climate change to conflicts to persistent poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these fragilities. In 2020 alone, youth employment fell by 39...
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World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022 Amid falling growth rates, global population projected to peak around 10.4 billion in the 2080s New York, (VOM) – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, and India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country...
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UNITED NATIONSSECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE THE SECRETARY-GENERALMESSAGE ON WORLD POPULATION Day 11 July 2022 This year’s World Population Day falls during a milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant.This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and...
Population Day
President for sensitizing masses on population growth rate impedes progress Islamabad (VOM) : Expressing concern over the constant population growth and the meagre resources available in Pakistan, President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the government needs to exercise all options to sensitize general public about negative implications of population growth not only on human...
Planning & Development
PD&SI Minister is all set to present second VNR at United Nations from July 13-15 ISLAMABAD (VOM) : Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal is all set to present second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at a High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF-2022) to be held at the United Nations...
UNHABITAT
New Urban Agenda in order to achieve the SDGs, ED UNHABITAT Islamabad (VOM) : World Urban Forum 11 Calls for Urgent Actions to Adapt and Mitigate to Climate Change Impacts.The Eleventh Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11) took place at the International Congress Centre in Katowice, Poland from 26 to 30 June 2022. The...
Technology
Savyour launches #NotSoSmall initiative to support small/medium businesses Karachi, (VOM) : Savyour, Pakistan’s first and largest cashback app, launched its #NotSoSmall initiative on the United Nation’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day to extend additional support to the hundreds of small and medium businesses that are currently partnered with the platform. Through a week-long...