Posts tagged as: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

UN Secretary General offers aid for Balochistan earthquake-hit people

The UN Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon has expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives‚ and the damage to thousands of homes caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck parts of Balochistan. The Secretary-General extended his sincere condolences to the people and Government of Pakistan‚ particularly the families of those who have been killed […]

U.S. drone kills three in North Waziristan

In a sheer violation of international laws, an American spy aircraft fired missiles into North Waziristan tribal region and killed at least three people, official sources in the region said.  The drone aircraft fired two missiles on a house in Mir Ali area, destroying the building, tribesmen said.   There was no information about the identity […]

Pakistan’s UN envoy calls for end to US drone strikes

Pakistani representative has called for stopping drones strikes as he backed UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stand that they must operate within international law.  “We believe that such strikes violate international humanitarian law; and therefore should be stopped,” Pakistan U.N. Ambassador Masood Khan told the Security Council’s open debate on the protection of civilians in armed […]

UN to support Pakistan in war against terrorism, says Secretary General

UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon. Wednesday said the United Nations will continue to support Pakistan in the war against terrorism and to promote tolerance.   Speaking at a joint press conference along with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after their talks in Islamabad, Ban Ki-moon acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism.   The UN Secretary General […]

Nawaz Sharif vows to defeat terrorism in Independence Day address

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, Wednesday used his address on the country’s Independence Day’s celebrations to pledge to defeat terrorism. “Though the shadows of terrorism are haunting us today but with commitment and resolve we will overcome this scourge,” Mr Sharif said at the hoisting of National Flag to formally begin celebrations of Pakistan’s 67th Independence […]

Nation celebrates Independence Day on Wednesday

The nation will be celebrating Independence Day with traditional enthusiasm and fervor on Wednesday. The day will dawn with thirty one gun salute in the federal and twenty one gun salute at the provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered for the prosperity‚ integrity and solidarity of the country‚ unity of the Muslim Ummah and […]

Zardari describes Malala symbol of young defiant girls

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Malala Yousafzai is the symbol of young defiant girls in all climes and all ages wishing to seek education for their emancipation and rejecting extremism‚ tyranny and militancy. The President offered remarks shortly after she addressed the UN General Assembly on education on her 16th birthday. President Zardari […]

Army sets up surveillance cell at Nanga Parbat

Pakistan Army has set up a special surveillance cell at the base of Nanga Parbat to ensure protection of tourists and apprehend culprits involved in yesterday’s incident, officials said Monday. The Interior Secretary said that three helicopters are engaged for surveillance of the base camp in the area. He said 43 foreign and local tourists […]

Turkish Prime Minister declares Israel terrorist state for Gaza attacks

Declaring Israel a terrorist state for attacks on Gaza, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has underlined hostility for his former ally since relations between them collapsed in 2010.   After nearly a week of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel and Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, the Turkish premier uttered server comments about Israel. […]

Attack on Malala Yousufzai pours worldwide condemnation

Terming it a cowardice attack, leaders from across the globe voiced their outrage and strongest condemnation over the shooting of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani peace-activist. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, US President Barrack Obama, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UK’s Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi condemned the attack on Pakistani peace-activist. A statement issued […]

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