UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking for the Group of 77 (developing countries) and China, has called for a clear roadmap to overcome the recent series of “shocks” to the world economy, including the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the spike in commodities prices, that have disproportionately impacted the poorest countries. “The unequal impacts have been […]
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Pakistan, speaking for G-77/China, urges strengthening of global financial institutions for debt sustainability
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the developing countries’ Group of 77 and China, has voiced concern over the increasing debt vulnerabilities of developing countries, and called for strengthening the international financial institutions for long-term debt sustainability. Speaking at the UN Financing for Development Forum on Tuesday, Ambassador Munir Akram said the developing […]
Pakistan, speaking for G-77/China, urges int’l help for crises-hit developing countries
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, has called on the world’s aid agencies to enable the developing countries to prepare viable and sustainable infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the triple crises Covid-19, environmental and economic that hit them disproportionately. “It is vital that the recovery […]
Pakistan, speaking for G-77/China, calls for tapping into older persons’ talents to boost global development goals
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, has stressed the need for recognizing the contribution that older persons make to the functioning of societies and towards the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda, which is aimed at ending poverty and protecting the planet. “It is therefore, essential […]
Pakistan, speaking for G-77/China, urges ‘drastic action’ to achieve a healthy planet
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, has called for “urgent action” to reverse global damage to the planet, saying healthy environment was essential to people’s health, safety and livelihoods “A degraded planet poses severe limits to our well-being and prosperity as well as for our […]