The OIC uses Arabic, English, and French as its official working languages. All official documents, resolutions, and summits are translated into these three languages to ensure effective communication among its diverse members across three continents.
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In the current 2024-2025 geopolitical landscape, Pakistan and the OIC have been unified in demanding an immediate ceasefire in which conflict?
Since late 2023 and throughout 2024-2025, Pakistan has coordinated closely with the OIC to pass resolutions at the UN and other forums demanding an end to military aggression in Gaza. They advocate for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.
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The 2023 'Geneva Conference' co-hosted by Pakistan and the UN was officially titled:
Co-hosted by PM Shahbaz Sharif and UN SG Antonio Guterres, the Geneva Conference aimed to mobilize international support for the Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) following the 2022 floods.
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Which Pakistani official was elected to the UN's Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for 2023-2026?
Pakistan's membership in this committee reflects its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It allows Pakistan to help shape international standards for the inclusion and protection of millions of people with disabilities.
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Pakistan was elected to the UN 'Human Rights Council' for which three-year term starting in 2021?
Pakistan was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2021-2023 term. Membership in this council allowed Pakistan to highlight human rights issues in Kashmir and Palestine and to contribute to global resolutions on religious freedom and digital rights.
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The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) established in 2023 aligns with which UN goal for infrastructure development?
The SIFC aims to attract foreign investment in mining, IT, and energy. This aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), which encourages the building of resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation in developing economies.
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Which UN body provided technical assistance to Pakistan for its first-ever 'Digital Census' in 2023?
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) provided technical support and training to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for the 7th Population and Housing Census (Digital Census) in 2023. This data is vital for national planning and for tracking progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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The 'Green Shipping' and 'Sustainable Oceans' initiative in Pakistan in 2025 is coordinated with which UN-affiliated organization?
Pakistan is an active member of the IMO and has committed to the '2023 IMO GHG Strategy' to reduce carbon emissions from its shipping fleet. This maritime diplomacy is essential for making the ports of Karachi and Gwadar internationally compliant and attractive for global trade.
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Which UN body did Pakistan get elected to in 2023 for a four-year term, focusing on the 'Status of Women'?
Pakistan's membership in the CSW reflects its commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. At the UN, Pakistan highlights its domestic initiatives like the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as successful models for the social and economic protection of women.
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The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC) in Pakistan (2023) has engaged with which UN agency to align its projects with environmental standards?
The UNDP is a long-standing partner of Pakistan in governance and environmental sustainability. In 2024-2025, the SIFC has sought technical advice from the UNDP to ensure that its large-scale agricultural and mining projects are aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 'Green' investment criteria.
