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Munir Akram calls for 'plan of action' to grapple with poverty and hunger

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Pakistan has called for an urgent “plan of action” to grapple with poverty and hunger that have worsened the current geopolitical tensions The event was co-organized by five United Nations agencies — FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO — to report on progress toward ending hunger, achieving food security, and improving nutrition Ambassador Akram also called for moderating food prices, especially for inflation-hit developing countries, through appropriate international, national, and market mechanisms “Let us work together to eradicate poverty and achieve zero hunger by 2030,” Ambassador Akram added.   NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for an urgent “plan of action” to grapple with poverty and hunger that have worsened the current geopolitical tensions, especially for the people facing war and occupation for decades. “The impact of recent geopol

Sindh govt warns of strict action against water theft

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Secretary Local Government Sindh Syed Najam Ahmad Shah addresses a meeting. —  Supplied  KARACHI: Secretary Local Government Sindh Syed Najam Ahmad Shah on Tuesday warned of strict action against water theft. Addressing a meeting at his office, Najam Ahmad Shah said that strict action would be taken against those who steal water allocated for the people of Karachi and Hyderabad. In order to address the water shortage in Karachi and Hyderabad, the elements involved in creating hurdles in water supply will be shown no mercy, he vowed. Shah said that the Sindh government is “working day and night” for ensuring a continuous supply of water in the industrial and residential areas and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah and Local Government Minister Nasir Shah were also paying special attention to the provision of clean water to the people. Secretary LG Sindh instructed the officials that no leniency shall be shown to water thieves and public interest should be kept on top

role in the National Action Plan

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PM decides to reinstate the provinces’ role in the National Action Plan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reinstate the provinces’ participation in carrying out the National Action Plan. He makes an effort to eradicate the threat of terrorism from the nation. The country’s overall security situation was discussed at a meeting that the prime minister presided over in Lahore. In an effort to eradicate the threat of terrorism from the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reinstate the prov