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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Green Bentiu Initiative – Pakistani peacekeepers encourage planting hope amid climate shocks

The project aims to restore some of what the relentless flooding destroyed, and an impressive 500 native trees have already been planted

From the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) base in Bentiu, adjacent to country’s largest internally displaced persons camp, the remnants of a once vibrant forest stretch in every direction. What used to be lush with vegetation and wildlife only four years ago is now a grey, watery landscape,…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Pakistani Peacekeepers Honoured for Protecting Civilians Against Climate Shocks in Bentiu

The unit received a citation for outstanding performance, and 23 blue helmets were awarded the prestigious Force Commander Commendation Card

For more than a year, 272 United Nations peacekeepers from Pakistan have worked tirelessly to safeguard 300,000 people from catastrophic floods. As their mission comes to an end, each peacekeeper was honoured with UN medals for their exceptional service in Bentiu, Unity State. Their work in building and maintaining dikes…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles: Pakistani High Commissioner pays farewell call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The two diplomats discussed agreements which have been signed between the two countries in various areas of ongoing cooperation

After serving as the non-resident High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Seychelles for two years, Mr Muhammad Arshad Jan Pathan paid a farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Queau de Quincy on Monday 29 April…

Mission de l'Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO)
Source: Mission de l'Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) |

United Nations’ (UN's) Pakistani Peacekeepers to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo after more than 20 years of service

Since 2003, when they were first deployed, more than 100 000 Pakistani Peacekeepers have served in South Kivu and 31 have died in the line of duty

Kinshasa, April 25, 2024: More than 20 years after their arrival in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are preparing to leave the country. The contingent has constituted the bulk of the UN's troops deployed in South Kivu…

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs US$600 Million Annual Plan with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The collaboration aims to provide vital financial resources to facilitate the importation of essential commodities crucial for Pakistan's economic well-being

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group signed a US$600 million Annual Plan with the Government of Pakistan. The Plan reflects the longstanding cooperation between ITFC and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and demonstrates the ITFC steadfast commitment to bolstering…

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    • The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) Sign an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in Pakistan under the umbrella of “KSA SMEs Export Empowerment Program”
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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) Sign an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in Pakistan under the umbrella of “KSA SMEs Export Empowerment Program”

This collaborative endeavour signifies a crucial step forward in fortifying international trade and elevating the contribution of SMEs to the gross domestic product, aligning with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) have signed an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This agreement is strategically designed to catalyse…

UN News
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Dengue spike fuels concerns of public health threat in previously untouched countries: World Health Organization (WHO)

This year's surprising spike in dengue infections globally represents a potentially high public health threat, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday

The warning came as WHO reported more than five million dengue infections and 5,000 deaths from the disease worldwide this year. Briefing journalists at the UN in Geneva, Dr. Diana Rojas Alvarez, WHO Team Lead on Arboviruses, said that the threat required “the maximal attention and response from all levels” of the UN…

Entrepreneur's Organization

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Four Ways Entrepreneurs' Organization is Empowering Middle East Pakistan Africa (MEPA) Business Owners

The MEPA region, with its 1.8 billion people, is a land of opportunity for entrepreneurs

There’s a proverb which goes, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This was the driving force behind the creation of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) (https://hub.EONetwork.org/), a community for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs - purpose-built to help individual leaders go farther than…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan
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Flooding Disaster in Libya

The loss of lives and the sufferings endured by the survivors are deeply saddening and we stand in solidarity with the Libyan people during these difficult times

The Government and people of Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences to the people and State of Libya on the devastation caused by the deadly floods in the Northeastern part of Libya. The loss of lives and the sufferings endured by the survivors are deeply saddening and we stand in solidarity with…

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC)

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Saudi Pak Industrial and Agriculture Investment Company Limited (SAPICO) Forge Strategic Partnership to Amplify Trade and Investment Opportunities

This partnership aligns with both parties' shared vision of fostering international trade and economic development and enhancing cooperation between the respective countries

In a significant move to foster collaboration and bolster trade and investment flows, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and a leading Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer, and Saudi Pak Industrial and Agriculture Investment Company Limited…