Stories from the UN Archive: The origin of #PalestineDay

Stories from the UN Archive: The origin of #PalestineDay

Why 29 November? On that day in 1947, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the partition of Palestine. At the founding commemoration of the international day, the then-UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim expressed a view echoed by successive secretaries-general that “events of these last years have made the world painfully aware that the Palestinian people and…

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Exceptionally intelligent British student of Pakistani origin holds a world record in O-level examination

Exceptionally intelligent British student of Pakistani origin holds a world record in O-level examination

Mah Noor wants to serve humanity by becoming a doctor: Photo: Social Media London: A British student of Pakistani origin has set a new record in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination. According to a media report, 16-year-old Mah Noor Cheema created a new history around the world, including the UK, by getting…

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Saima Mohsin, a British journalist of Pakistani origin, has filed a claim against CNN for her dismissal

Saima Mohsin, a British journalist of Pakistani origin, has filed a claim against CNN for her dismissal

Photo courtesy of Arab News Saima Mohsin, a British journalist of Pakistani origin, has filed a claim against CNN over her dismissal. Saima Mohsin has also accused CNN of racial discrimination in a case filed in the Employment Tribunal. In a statement regarding this, Saima Mohsin says that she was injured while reporting in Israel…

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A female politician of Pakistani origin was attacked and tortured after Eid prayers in America

A female politician of Pakistani origin was attacked and tortured after Eid prayers in America

Maryam Khan, a 33-year-old Pakistani-American politician, was attacked after Eid-ul-Adha prayers in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. In Hartford, a man made vulgar comments to Maryam Khan and the children, the assailant tortured Maryam Khan and pushed her to the ground. According to the American media, Maryam Khan of Pakistani origin is a member of the House…

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Muhammad Yasin of Pakistani origin appointed Minister of Alberta Province of Canada

Muhammad Yasin of Pakistani origin appointed Minister of Alberta Province of Canada

Muhammad Yasin of Pakistani origin has been appointed as the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism of Alberta, Canada. Newly elected Premier Daniel Smith announced a 25-member cabinet. Muhammad Yasin has previously held various positions including Assistant Minister and Parliamentary Secretary. He was elected president of the Pakistan Canada Association five times. Muhammad Yasin migrated to…

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The announcement of Yasir Naqvi of Pakistani origin to participate in the Ontario Liberal Party leadership election

The announcement of Yasir Naqvi of Pakistani origin to participate in the Ontario Liberal Party leadership election

Pakistani-origin Canadian Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi has formally announced his participation in the election of the leadership of the Liberal Party of Ontario, Canada. The province of Ontario is governed by the Progressive Conservative Party led by Premier Doug Ford, and the Ontario Liberal Party currently holds very few seats in the provincial parliament….

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