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15 Points Declaration Issued On Conclusion Of Int'l Conference On Climate Change And Impact On Human Rights

24/02/2023

Doha, 22 Feb. 2023 A 15 points declaration announced on the conclusion of first ever widely participated 2 day international conference on the impact of climate change on volunerable societies and how to protect their human rights. Over 600 experts, national human rights commissions; representatives of civil societies; academia; United Nation's agencies participated in conference...

International Conference On Climate Change, Human Rights Kicks-off Amid Wide International Participation

21/02/2023

Doha, 21 Feb. 2023 Two day International Conference on Climate Change and Human Rights kicked off this morning at the Hotel Royal Meridien, Lusail City, Qatar. Over 300 experts, academics, members of the civil society, stakeholders and human rights institutions participated from all around the world in conference organized by National Human Rights Committee (NHRC)...

'Tax The Rich, Subsidise The Poor, IMF Asks Pakistan; Landlords and Industrialists In 'Trouble'

20/02/2023

Karachi, 20 Feb. 2023 (Daily Dawn, Karachi) Pakistan must ensure that its high earners pay taxes and only the poor get the subsidies if it wants to function as a country, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) managing director has said. “My heart goes to the people of Pakistan. They have been devastated by the floods...

Qatar: Guzergah-e-Khayal Forum Explores the Genius of Lagend Poet Mirza Ghalib

19/02/2023

Doha, 19 Feb. 2023 The Guzergah-e-Khayal, a Qatar based Urdu literary forum recently organised a "Ghalib Evening" (Dec. 1797-Feb.1869), literary seminar, paying homage to the legendary Urdu and Persian poet from the Indian subcontinent, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib. The seminar was held at the Mazza Restaurant in Qatar and was attended by literary enthusiasts and...

Climate Change And Human Rights: Adopting Collective Efforts Only Way Out To Preserve Rights Of Vulnerable Groups, NHRC Qatar Chairperson

19/02/2023

Doha, 19 Feb. 2023 Mrs. Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee Qatar (NHRC) has said that collective efforts and measures are must in order to preserve the rights of vulnerable groups. She hoped that two day international conference on ‘Climate Change and Human Rights’ starting on Tuesday in Doha will come...

Doha : World No.1 Iga Swiatek Defended Her Title At The Qatar TotalEnergies Open

18/02/2023

Doha, 18 Feb. 2023 (WTA) World No.1 Iga Swiatek successfully defended her title at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open on Saturday, sweeping past fourth-ranked Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0 in the Doha final. No.1 seed Swiatek topped No.2 seed Pegula to capture her first Hologic WTA Tour title of the year, and the 12th title of her...

Ankara : Pakistani Prime Minister Pledges to Keep Delivering Tents for Quake Victims in Türkiye

17/02/2023

Ankara, 17 Feb 2023 (Anadolu News) Pakistan's prime minister plans to meet with tent manufacturers in his country in order to provide more shelter to people in southern Türkiye, where millions have been displaced by last week's massive twin earthquakes. Shehbaz Sharif, who was in Türkiye after the magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes that struck...

Turkey : Over 36,100 Deaths, 108,000 Injured Reported Till 16 February In Deadly Twin Quakes

16/02/2023

Ankara, 16 Feb. 2023 (Anadolu News) At least 36,187 people were killed and over 108,000 injured by the two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye last week, the country's disaster agency said on Thursday in the latest figures from the natural disaster. The Feb. 6 magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes, centered in the Kahramanmaras province...

Qatar TotalEnergy Women Open 2023: Kudermetova, Swaitek, Pegula and Sakkari To Face In Semi-Final

16/02/2023

Doha, 16 Feb. 2023 (WTA) World No.1 Iga Swiatek made a triumphant return to competition at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open. Swiatek raced past No.42 Danielle Collins 6-0, 6-1 and is into the semifinals after her quarterfinal opponent Belinda Bencic withdrew from the tournament due to fatigue. Last season, Swiatek kicked off her 37-match win streak...

Qatar: Over 300 Representatives To Attend Two-day NHRC Meet On Climate Change, Feb 21-22

15/02/2023

Doha, 15 Feb. 2023 (QT) BY ASHRAF SIDDIQUI Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), in cooperation with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Development Program, League of Arab States and the...

50 Countries Participates In 8th Aman 2023 Culminates In North Arabian Sea

15/02/2023

Islamabad, 15 Feb 2023 Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-23 organised by Pakistan Navy culminated in the North Arabian Sea with a powerful conduct of International Fleet Review (IFR) followed by spectacular forming up of AMAN Formation comprising Pakistan Navy and foreign naval ships. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif graced the occasion as Chief...

Kashmiris In IOK Donate Relief Goods For Turkiye and Syrian Quake Victims

14/02/2023

Islamabad, 14 Feb 2023 The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and Legal Forum for Kashmir (LFK) on behalf of the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir announced its first batch of emergency assistance to Turkey and Syria for relief and rescue operation. Today, in a press conference in Islamabad (Pakistan), the leaders of...

Doha: 7th Edition GECF Global Gas Outlook 2050 Launched

14/02/2023

Doha, 12 Feb 2023 (GECF) The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) launched recently the latest edition of its annual Global Gas Outlook 2050 (Outlook), in the presence of the 2023 President of the GECF, HE Gabriel M. Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Republic of Equatorial Guinea. The key findings show that by 2050:...

Qatar: 19th Doha Jewellry and Watches Exhibition To Take Off From Feb. 20-25

13/02/2023

Doha, 13 Feb. 2023 19th annual luxury Doha Jewellery and Watches exhibition will be held from February 20 - 25 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The annual luxury exhibition is organized by Qatar Tourism and Qatar Business Events Corporation (QBEC). The exhibition will display around 500 world brands, designers and local Qatari brands...

Qatar: Draw Held for Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2023, Tournament Takes Off On Monday 13 - 18 Feb.

12/02/2023

Doha, 12 Feb. 2023 (QTF) The draw for the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2023 was held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on Saturday. Secretary General of Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation Tariq Zainal, Tournament Director Saad Al Mohannadi, Member of Organizing Committee Karim Al Alami and Deputy VP HR, Communications & CSR...

Over 2,310 Killed, 13,293 Injured By Powerful Quakes In Southern Türkiye

06/02/2023

Ankara, 06 Feb. 2023 (Anadolu News) At least 2,316 people were killed and 13,293 injured in 10 provinces due to two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye on Monday, said an official from the country's disaster agency. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several...

Kashmir Solidarity Day Mark Around The World

06/02/2023

Islamabad, 05 Feb. 2023 By Altaf Hamid RAO 23 millions people of Jammu and Kashmir across the world mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day with their 220 millions Pakistani brethren renewing their commitment to the just cause of Kashmir and its continuity to the achievement of their goal of accession of Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan;...

UN Top Official On Counter-Terrorism Lauds Qatar’s Role In The Fight Against Terrorism

02/02/2023

02 Feb. 2023 (QT) By ASHRAF SIDDIQUI Qatar may be geographically small but the country has played a big role in fighting terrorism and is a perfect place for parliamentarian assemblies around the world to work from here, Duarte Pacheco, president of Union Interparlementaire, Portugal, has said. The Third Coordination Meeting of Parliamentary Assemblies and...

QFA President Elected Member of FIFA Council

01/02/2023

Manama (Bahrain), 01 Feb. 2023 Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of Qatar Football Association (QFA), was elected as a member of the FIFA Council, the main decision-making authority of world football’s governing body, at the 33rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress in Manama, Bahrain. The victory of QFA President was confirmed...

Djokovic Crushes Tsitsipas For Record-extending 10th Australian Open Title Open title

29/01/2023

Istanbul, 29 Jan. 2023 (Anadolu News) The Serbian powered his way to a 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 victory at the Rod Laver Arena in just under three hours to equal Rafael Nadal men’s record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. Djokovic’s latest success in Melbourne also catapults him from No. 5 to No. 1 in the ATP...

BRICS Group To Consider Common Currency, Says FM Russia

25/01/2023

Moscow, 25 Jan. 2023 (Anadolu News) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – BRICS countries – will discuss creating a common currency at the group's forthcoming summit this August in South Africa. "Serious, self-respecting countries are well aware of what is at stake, see the...

Qatar: Pakistan Finance Minister Meets Energy Affairs Minister

24/01/2023

Doha, 24 Jan. 2023 State Minister of Energy Affairs, State of Qatar, Sa'ad Sherida AlKaabi met today visiting Pakistan Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue, Mohammad Ishaq Dar. According to Qatar Energy press releasae, both sides discussed enhancing relations and various aspects of cooperation in the field of energy between Qatar and Pakistan....

Bahrain: Senior Expatriate Pakistani Passed Away In Bahrain

23/01/2023

Manama, Bahrain, 23 Jan. 2023 Long resident Pakistani national, Iftikhar Ahmad Lone, age 90 died today in Manama, Bahrain. He has been living in Bahrain since last almost 65 years and had dedicated himself for the service of Pakistani community. He was founder member of Pakistan School Isa Town, Bahrain and has served as Chairman...

Qatar: Bazm-e-Urdu Launches Prose Book By Early Qatar’s Resident Sulaiman Dehlvi