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Norway condemns terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Norway condemns the terrorist attacks that killed innocent people in Pakistan and Afghanistan on Oct. 28. “It is particularly serious that the UN was once again the target. Our thoughts and sympathy go...
View ArticleReview of Norway’s support for religious schools in Pakistan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre said the following: “The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs share the view that Norway’s support for religious...
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Stones Into Schools
Book Tour for Greg Mortenson touches Seattle John Erik Stacy 5 Dec 2009 Talk at SPU describes education need and payoff in rural Pakistan and Afganistan Greg Mortenson, author of the highly influential...
View ArticleStorting election 2009. Survey Stable and low turnout among immigrants
At the Storting election last year the electoral turnout among Norwegian citizens with an immigrant background was 24 percentage points lower than the total electoral turnout at 76.4 percent. Electors...
View ArticleHaiti quake a humanitarian disaster – Norway to contribute
“The earth quake in Haiti is a humanitarian disaster striking a people living in poverty. Locals have made major life-saving efforts, but it is now decisive that we see a broad and coordinated...
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Foreign Minister Støre in Islamabad for political talks
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Pakistan today for talks with the Pakistani authorities, including Prime Minister Gilani and Foreign Minister Qureshi. “Our relations with Pakistan are...
View ArticleNorway gives NOK 30 million to flood-ravaged Pakistan
Pakistan is experiencing its worst floods in 80 years. According to the UN, over a million people are affected by the flooding, and reports suggest that almost 1100 people have lost their lives....
View ArticleNorway to provide NOK 100 million to flood victims in Pakistan
Norway is increasing its support for flood victims in Pakistan to NOK 100 million. The flood disaster in Pakistan is an enormous humanitarian crisis. It has affected 14 million people, six million of...
View ArticleTelenor Becomes Norwegian Red Cross’ Key Partner
Telenor and the Norwegian Red Cross have signed an agreement making Telenor a Red Cross’ key partner for the next three years. The agreement is worth at least NOK 9 million. “The flood disaster in...
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Norway condemns assassination of Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti
Shahbaz Bhatti, Minister of Minorities in the Pakistani federal government, was assassinated today in Islamabad. Bhatti was a fearless champion of human rights and the rights of minorities in Pakistan....
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