downtoearth-subscribe

UNITED NATIONS

To combat drug trafficking across Pakistan and Iran, a new communications network across their common border will be set under the aegis of the United Nations Drug Control Programme. The network, which involves building more than 60 towers along the frontier on both sides. will become operational in March this year, Under the Programme. UN is providing Pakistan and Iran with equipment worth US $1.5 million.

War-torn Kabul In Afghanistan Was the beneficiary of a recent UN largesse when a UN truck convoy under the World F04W Programme delivered thousands of tonnes; of food to the starving Kabul residents facing isolation after rebels surrounded city. The largest delivery of supplies so for includes US S90QW0 worth of wheat and flour.

Related Content