Demand of business organizations for security clearance of foreigners residing in Islamabad

Demand of business organizations for security clearance of foreigners residing in Islamabad

Business community to provide list of illegal residents to police, business organizations appeal (Photo File) Islamabad: The business community of the federal capital strongly condemned the terrorist incident in Peshawar Police Lines and demanded security clearance for foreigners residing in Islamabad. All Pakistan Association of Traders and Traders Action Committee Islamabad President Ajmal Baloch, Secretary…

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First payment to Government of Balochistan related to Barrack Gold Rekodic project

First payment to Government of Balochistan related to Barrack Gold Rekodic project

Barrick Gold Corporation has made the first payment to the Government of Balochistan related to Recodek project. According to the announcement, Barrack Gold, the country manager of Recodec Pakistan, made the first payment of $3 million to the provincial government under the framework of the new partnership. Ali Rind, country manager of Ricodic Pakistan presented…

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The Kuwaiti Ambassador to the United States has been appointed Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Organization

The Kuwaiti Ambassador to the United States has been appointed Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Organization

Kuwait’s ambassador to the US, Jassim Al-Badawi, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Organization (GCC). Naif Al-Hajraf’s term as Secretary General will be completed today, he assumed the post on February 1 last year. Jassim al-Dawi will take over as Secretary General on Wednesday, having started his career in 1992…

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Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears

Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears

“Our priority in 2023 is to take a ‘peace to people’ approach with the Government’s facilitation,” Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peacebuilding of South Sudan, told the Commission, via video link. Addressing the ambassadorial-level meeting on building peace in communities through local governance and community reconciliation in South Sudan, he said efforts included tackling such…

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Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges

Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges

The State Administration Council (SAC) is illegal and illegitimate, Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews said at the launch, co-hosted by the democracy and electoral assistance body, International IDEA. He called on the international community to stand firm against military rule, create a coalition of Member States to enforce strong, coordinated sanctions, and support the democratic National…

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