Health advocates have appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to avoid attending an online event being organised by an international tobacco company. Photo courtesy Imran Khan FB page
ISLAMABAD: Health advocates have appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to avoid attending an online event being organised by an international tobacco company.
They have claimed that it was contrary to section 5.3 of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and violation of Geneva Convention which suggests fulfilling international obligations.
They have further alleged that the tobacco companies used such events to enter in the power corridors and establish contacts with the decision makers.
Evaluate the Ladakh crisis, keep China at bay
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May 12, 2021 09:29 IST
A critical assessment of the stand-off offers New Delhi key lessons in managing the strategic competition with China
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A critical assessment of the stand-off offers New Delhi key lessons in managing the strategic competition with China
After over a year, the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh shows no signs of resolution. Disengagement has stalled, China continues to reinforce its troops, and talks have been fruitless.
More broadly, the India-China bilateral relationship has ruptured. Political relations are marked by hostility and distrust. Reversing a long-held policy, New Delhi will no longer overlook the problematic border dispute for the sake of a potentially lucrative wider relationship; now, as India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has made clear, the relationship is conditional on quietude on the border.
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Jaishankar and Borrell reaffirmed that any political settlement in Afghanistan must protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Afghans.
India and the European Union have called for an immediate, permanent and comprehensive nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan and reaffirmed their strong and continued support to an inclusive, Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who was in the UK for a four-day visit, held talks with EU S top diplomat Josep Borell on Tuesday night. A warm conversation with High Representative of the European Union/Commission Vice-President (EUHR/VP) @JosepBorrellF. Thanked him for the support & goodwill extended by EU during this critical time. Discussed the preparations for India-EU Leaders Meeting, tweeted Jaishankar.
The external affairs minister’s absence stood out as the other 14 members of the Security Council sent minister-level officials to the meeting held virtually United Nations: India’s External Affairs M.