United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8, following an invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The UN chief was received upon arrival by Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. During his visit,…
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Quetta on Saturday, briefly alarming residents across the city. According to the Seismological Centre, the tremor was moderate in intensity, and no casualties or major property damage were reported. Officials said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres, making the shaking noticeable in several parts of Quetta. Initial seismic…
A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, marking the second major seismic event to hit the region within just three weeks. The latest tremor has renewed concerns over the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters and the possibility of further aftershocks. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth…
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have strengthened their climate partnership by advancing the implementation of the £35 million Green Compact, a bilateral cooperation framework aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s resilience against climate change and promoting sustainable development initiatives. The development came during a meeting in Islamabad between British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Minister for…
Deeba Shahnaz Akhter In 2024, Emergency Service Rescue 1122 achieved a significant milestone as Pakistan was honored with the United Nations INSARAG Chair for the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition followed its INSARAG classification and led to the hosting of three major international events: the International Rescue Challenge, the United Nations INSARAG Exercise in Lahore, and the…
