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PM underlines significance of continued global support for Pakistan’s post-flood plans
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday underscored the importance of continued international support and solidarity for Pakistan’s plans to build back better after devastating floods. The prime minister held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He invited President Erdogan to the international conference… Continue reading PM underlines significance of continued global support for Pakistan’s post-flood plans
China finalizes tree planting project around N-5 in Sindh province
China finalizes tree planting project around N-5 in Sindh province
‘Deeply alarmed’ UN Security Council asks Taliban to drop restrictions on women
‘Deeply alarmed’ UN Security Council asks Taliban to drop restrictions on women
PIA offers discount to passengers on Beijing-Islamabad flights
BEIJING, Dec 28 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has offered a big discount to passengers travelling on Beijing-Islamabad route with immediate effect. The new fare from Beijing to Islamabad is now RMB 4,681 including all taxes, which will greatly facilitate those passengers who plan to travel to Pakistan to meet their families during the Chinese New… Continue reading PIA offers discount to passengers on Beijing-Islamabad flights
UN rights chief urges Taliban to ‘immediately’ reverse restrictions on women
UN rights chief urges Taliban to ‘immediately’ reverse restrictions on women
Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj Expo 2023 from Jan 9
Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj Expo 2023 from Jan 9
SCO Deputy Secretary General for interbank cooperation
SCO Deputy Secretary General for interbank cooperation
China to scrap quarantine for international arrivals from Jan 8
China to scrap quarantine for international arrivals from Jan 8
Record 100 million displaced in 2022, UN says in year-end review
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP):A staggering 100 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2022 globally, the United Nations refugee agency said Monday, highlighting the continued UN help to those in need in a myriad of ways, and push for more legal, and safe ways for people to migrate. That figure, which includes… Continue reading Record 100 million displaced in 2022, UN says in year-end review
China congratulates Dahal on becoming new Nepali PM
BEIJING, Dec 26 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Monday congratulated Pushpa Kamal Dahal on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. We have noted the smooth and successful general elections in Nepal. We congratulate Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of Nepal, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao… Continue reading China congratulates Dahal on becoming new Nepali PM
At least 180 Rohingya refugees in stranded boat feared dead: UNHCR
At least 180 Rohingya refugees in stranded boat feared dead: UNHCR
UN chief ‘deeply disturbed’ by Taliban’s ban on women working for NGOs in Afghanistan
UN chief ‘deeply disturbed’ by Taliban’s ban on women working for NGOs in Afghanistan
China-Pakistan youth community distributes relief supplies among people of GB
BEIJING, Dec 25 (APP):The China-Pakistan Youth Exchange Community paid a three-day visit to the Gilgit-Baltistan region and distributed 1,700 packages of food, tarpaulins, quilts, blankets and other supplies among the local people. Following the recent floods, a significant number of GB people are living in tents and makeshift wooden houses as their homes have been… Continue reading China-Pakistan youth community distributes relief supplies among people of GB
PM Shehbaz’s visit to China provided new guidance for bilateral relations: Liu Jinsong
PM Shehbaz’s visit to China provided new guidance for bilateral relations: Liu Jinsong
Chinese beekeeping technology contributes to local honey production
Chinese beekeeping technology contributes to local honey production
Climate weather extremes in 2022, such as Pakistani floods, call for more action: UN
Climate weather extremes in 2022, such as Pakistani floods, call for more action: UN
MoUs with Kazakhstan to enhance trade relations, people-to-people contacts
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the signing of three MoUs on aviation, investment and banking cooperation would not only enhance trade and economic relations but also spur people-to-people contacts. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation from Kazakhstan led by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin, welcomed… Continue reading MoUs with Kazakhstan to enhance trade relations, people-to-people contacts
Chinese company to provide free cancer screenings for 10,000 Pakistani women
Chinese company to provide free cancer screenings for 10,000 Pakistani women
Pakistan clinches 2nd position in ‘Huawei ICT Competition 2022’
Pakistan clinches 2nd position in ‘Huawei ICT Competition 2022’