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\nWHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean
\nSixty-fourth session, Islamabad, Pakistan
\n9\u201312 October 2017
\nInformation bulletin 1
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\nIntroduction
\nProvinces
\nPakistan has four provinces. Two autonomous regions and a federally administered area, namely,
\nPunjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Federally
\nAdministered Tribal Areas (FATA). Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan.
\nPopulation
\nPakistan is the sixth most populous country with a population exceeding 200 million people. It is the
\n36th largest country in the world covering an area of 796 096 square kilometers.
\nBordering neighbours
\nPakistan has a 1046 km long coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and
\nis bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Islamic Republic of Iran to the south west
\nand China in the far north east, respectively. It is separated from Tajikistan by Afghanistan’s narrow
\nWakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman.
\nLandscape
\nPakistan encompasses a rich diversity of landscapes, starting in the north west, from the soaring
\nPamirs and the Karakoram Range through a maze of mountain ranges, a complex of valleys, and
\ninhospitable plateaus, down to the remarkably even surface of the fertile Indus River plain, which
\ndrains southward into the Arabian Sea. It contains a section of the ancient Silk Road and the Khyber
\nPass, the famous passageway that has brought outside influences into the otherwise isolated
\nsubcontinent. Lofty peaks such as K2 and Nanga Parbat, in the Pakistani-administered region of
\nKashmir, present a challenging lure to mountain climbers. Along the Indus River, the artery of the
\ncountry, the ancient site of Mohenjo-daro marks one of the cradles of civilization.
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\nEconomy
\nPakistan is an agricultural country. Its major exports include agricultural products like cotton, sugar,
\nrice and textiles.
\nLanguage
\nUrdu is Pakistan\u2019s national language with English as the official language. Regional languages
\ninclude Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Saraiki, Balti and Shina.
\nCulture
\nPakistan’s cultural heritage is very rich as it has inherited the rich cultures of thousands of years old
\nIndus and Ghandara civilizations.
\nLocation
\nIslamabad is the capital city of Pakistan located within the federal Islamabad capital territory. With a
\npopulation of around two million, it is one of the most beautiful capital cities of the world. The city is
\nthe political seat of Pakistan and is administered by the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation,
\nsupported by the Capital Development Authority.
\nServing as the capital of Pakistan since the 1960s, Islamabad was built according to a carefully
\norganized plan, divided into sectors along a grid of clean, tree-lined streets. The city is sheltered by
\nthe Margalla Hills, the foothills of the Himalayas and the home of rare species of leopard, deer, birds,
\nand even porcupines. Several hiking paths end at Daman-e-Koh and Pir Sohawa. There are picnic
\nspots with a splendid view of the entire city, including the massive modernist Faisal Mosque and the
\nRawal Lake.
\nThings to do: sightseeing and shopping
\nFaisal Mosque Margalla Hills PirSohawa Daman-e-Koh
\nPakistan Monument
\nMuseum
\nLokVirsa Museum Pakistan Railways
\nHeritage Museum
\nPakistan Museum of
\nNatural History
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\nThe venue of the sixty-fourth session of the WHO Regional Committee is the Serena Hotel. This hotel
\nis located on Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, Islamabad; around 16 km from the airport (30 minutes by car).
\nDate and location The Sixty-fourth session of the Regional Committee for the
\nEastern Mediterranean is scheduled to take place in the Serena
\nHotel, Islamabad, Pakistan from Monday 9 October to Thursday
\n12 October 2017, inclusive.
\nAddress
\nKhayaban-e-Suhrwardy, Opposite Convention Centre,
\nIslamabad 44000,
\nPakistan
\nTel : (+92) 51 287 4000
\nFax : (+92) 51 287 1092
\nwww.serenahotels.com
\nOn 9 October 2017, at 09.00, the pre-RC technical meetings will
\ntake place in (Sheesh Mahal ballroom), followed by the
\ninaugural session of the Regional Committee, in the same hall, at
\n19:00.
\nRegistration for
\nparticipation
\nThe registration form for participation in the Sixty-fourth session
\nof the Regional Committee is attached as Annex A. Each
\nparticipant should complete the form and return it to the WHO
\nSecretariat not later than 31 August 2017.
\nRawal Lake Lake View Park SAFA Gold Mall Centauraus
\nShopping Mall
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\nMembership and
\nattendance
\nThe Regional Committee shall consist of representatives, one
\nfrom each country of WHO\u2019s Eastern Mediterranean Region. The
\nrepresentatives may be accompanied by alternates and advisers
\n(Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure).
\nThe Regional Director, in consultation with the Regional
\nCommittee, may invite States, not members of the Committee, to
\nparticipate without vote in the sessions of the Committee. The
\nRegional Director, in consultation with the Regional Committee,
\nmay also invite nongovernmental organizations to participate in
\nthe deliberations of the Committee (Rule 2 of the Rules of
\nProcedure).
\nCredentials Member States shall communicate to the Regional Director, not
\nless than 15 days before the date fixed for the opening of the
\nsession of the Committee, the name of their representatives,
\nincluding all alternates and advisers. Similarly organizations and
\nStates invited to be represented at the session shall communicate
\nthe names of the persons by whom they will be represented. The
\ncredentials of representatives and names of alternates, advisers
\nand observers shall be submitted to the Regional Director if
\npossible not less than two days before the opening of the session
\nof the Regional Committee. Such credentials shall be issued by
\nthe Head of State, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of
\nHealth or any other appropriate authority (Rule 3 of the Rules of
\nProcedure).
\nWorking languages The working languages of the Committee are Arabic, English and
\nFrench. Statements made in any of these languages will be
\ninterpreted simultaneously into the other two languages.
\nAgenda and other
\ndocuments
\nOfficial documentation of the session will be available in Arabic,
\nEnglish and French on the Regional Committee website
\n[http:\/\/www.emro.who.int\/about-who\/rc64\/index.html] from early
\nSeptember 2017. Documents will not be dispatched by post.
\nFurthermore, participants are kindly requested to bring all
\ndocuments to the session, as only a limited number of hard copies
\nwill be available.
\nSubmissions by
\ndelegations
\nIt would be appreciated if delegations wishing to propose draft
\nresolutions to be distributed to the Regional Committee could
\nhand them in to the Secretariat at least 2 days before the proposal
\nis discussed, to allow time for translation, reproduction in the
\nworking languages and circulation to delegations.
\nTravel arrangements Delegates\/participants should make their own travel arrangements
\nfor both outward and return journeys. Travellers are strongly
\nadvised to have their return flights confirmed before departing for
\nPakistan, as onward reservations and deviations may be difficult
\nto obtain at short notice. The Secretariat will provide assistance
\nwith travel arrangements during the session, if needed.
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\nArrival in Islamabad Upon arrival at Islamabad Airport, transport to the hotel will be
\nmade available provided participants have supplied their travel
\ndetails on time. In order to facilitate the process, please return
\nAnnex A, completed with flight details and transportation
\nrequirements.
\nThe journey time by car from the airport to the hotel is around
\n30 minutes.
\nEntry visa to Islamabad Representatives and other participants should obtain a visa for
\nPakistan prior to departure from their home countries.
\nPrivileges and
\nimmunities
\nAll Members officially attending the Regional Committee in
\nIslamabad, Pakistan, as well as their alternates and advisers, will
\nenjoy the privileges and immunities granted to representatives at
\nmeetings convened by UN specialized agencies, which are set out
\nin the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the
\nSpecialized Agencies.
\nHealth requirements on
\narrival\/departure
\nParticipants coming from some African countries require the
\nyellow fever certificate.
\nInsurance The Secretariat cannot accept liability for personal accidents or
\nloss of or damage to the private property of participants and
\naccompanying persons, either during or indirectly arising from
\nattendance at the Sixty-fourth session of the Regional Committee
\nfor the Eastern Mediterranean. Participants should make their own
\narrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
\nAccommodation Hotel accommodation has been arranged at the Serena Hotel.
\nHotel rates are included in the booking request form (Annex A).
\nParticipants should complete the form and return it to the WHO
\nSecretariat not later than 31 August 2017.
\nHotel bookings will be arranged as and when requests are received
\nand participants will be advised by return about action taken. It is
\nimportant that requests for hotel accommodation are complete,
\nwith the exact duration of stay and number of room bookings to be
\nmade, as well as whether each room or suite should be for single
\nor double occupancy.
\nPlease note that the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern
\nMediterranean cannot guarantee accommodation and rates for
\nrequests received after 31 August 2017.
\nRepresentatives and other participants are responsible for settling
\nhotel bills directly with the hotel. A credit card is required to
\nsecure reservations.
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\nCancellation Policy: In event of cancellation\/amendment or
\nreduction after guarantee\/confirmation of the booking, guests will
\nbe charged as follows:
\n\u2022 100% of the room charges for the entire duration of stay
\nwill apply for cancellation of the reservation if less than 30
\ndays before the check-in date of 7 October, 2017.
\nAll guaranteed guest rooms, which are not cancelled as per
\nthe timeframe mentioned above, or a no show situation,
\nare subject to charges. Charges equivalent to the entire
\nduration of stay for the agreed room rate will be imposed
\nfor no-show guests. Rooms for subsequent nights will be
\nreleased for general sale.
\nTransportation Transportation will be provided on arrival and departure and for
\nany official functions which are held away from the hotel, noting
\nthat transportation will only be made available to and from the
\nvenue of the Regional Committee, namely the Serena Hotel.
\nBanking facilities The current exchange rate is PAK 105 to US$ 1 which is subject
\nto change should there be a revision in rates. Foreign currency can
\nbe exchanged at the hotel or at any bank in Islamabad or
\nauthorized dealers. The hotel bank is open 24 hours. Major credit
\ncards are accepted in most establishments.
\nClimate In October the weather is expected to be hot during the day and
\nwarm in the evening. Temperatures during this time of the year
\nrange between a maximum of 30 \u00baC and a minimum of 15 \u00baC.
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\nAnnex A
\nREGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR
\nTHE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
\nSixty-fourth Session
\nIslamabad, Pakistan, 9-12 October 2017
\nREGISTRATION FORM
\nPlease fill in the appropriate details and choices for accommodation and transportation and e-mail
\nto emrgoasu@who.int. The form should be received by WHO by 31 August 2017 at the latest. Kindly note that
\nanother email with the same information should be sent directly to the hotel at: reservation.ish@serena.com
\nwith a copy to ali.zeb@serena.com.pk with the credit card details in order to secure the booking.
\nE-mail subject: RC64 Islamabad\/Pakistan \u2013 Request for Room reservation
\n1. Personal data
\nName: Nationality:
\nTitle:
\nRepresenting Country\/Organization:
\nPhone: E-mail:
\n2. Hotel booking at Serena Hotel
\nPlease select your preferred accommodation from the listed room categories. Rates are inclusive of 16%
\nservice charge. Rooms and suites are on bed and breakfast basis.
\nType of room Type of Room (as per
\nSerena Specifications)
\nSpecial Rate (USD)
\ninclusive of 16% tax
\n(Bed & Breakfast)
\nSpecial Rate (PKR)
\nPAK Rupees @
\n1 USD = 105 PKR *
\nYour Selection
\nSingle Standard Deluxe (Single Standard) 255.20 26,796
\nTwin\/Double room Deluxe (Twin\/Double) 295.80 31,059
\nDeluxe room Executive Club Room 278.40 29,232
\nExecutive Suite (1
\nbedroom suite)
\nJunior Suite 382.80 40,194
\nDiplomatic Suite Executive Suite 580 60,900
\nAbove rates are per room per night on bed and breakfast basis, Credit card is required to secure the booking
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\n3. Transport
\nIf you are flying from\/to Islamabad International Airport and would like transport to the hotel on arrival and\/or
\nto the airport on departure, please indicate your flight details:
\nTransport needed on arrival Transport needed on departure
\nDate Date
\nFlight no. Flight no.
\nTime Time
\n4. Assistance with visa
\nShould you need an invitation letter to obtain an entry visa to Pakistan,
\nplease check the box and attach a clear copy of your passport<\/p>\n"},"caption":{"rendered":"

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