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Pakistan is among top contributors to UN Peacekeeping: António Guterres

Pakistan is among top contributors to UN Peacekeeping: António Guterres
February 18, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres has said that Pakistan is among top contributors to UN Peacekeeping. In a tweet, the UN chief paid tribute to the sacrifices and services rendered by the brave personal including women of Pakistan. “Pakistan is among the top contributors to @UNPeacekeeping. It was inspiring to meet some of the brave women and men who are #ServingForPeace around the world. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!,” António Guterres tweeted. On the other hand, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres will spend busy day in Lahore today (Tuesday). Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht received the UN secretary general on his arrival at the airport. The schedule of today’s engagements of the UN chief has been finalized in Lahore. UN chief along with his delegation reached Lahore from Islamabad on Monday night on a two-day visit to the Punjab capital. According to the schedule, the UN secretary general will administer anti-polio drops to children in Lahore. He will also visit Shahi Qila and Badshahi Mosque. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will also meet students at the University of Sciences and address them. Antonio Guterres will also visit Kartarpur where he will meet members of Sikh community. A dinner will also be arranged in his honour by Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar.