ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov in which they emphasized deepening of trade and economic linkages as well as increased cooperation in education and energy sectors. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on ways to further strengthen mutual… Continue reading Pakistan, Azerbaijan emphasize enhanced trade, cooperation in education, energy sectors
Category: International News
International News
Qureshi holds telephonic conversations with Jordanian, Kazakh counterparts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday held telephonic conversations with foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Jordan and discussed bilateral as well as regional matters. During their conversation, Foreign Minister Qureshi and Kazakh counterpart Mukhtar Tileuberdi reaffirmed the commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas leading towards a sustainable partnership.… Continue reading Qureshi holds telephonic conversations with Jordanian, Kazakh counterparts
Qureshi speaks with Beninese counterpart; highlights Pakistan’s Engage Africa Policy
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday reached out to his counterpart from Benin Aurélien Agbénonci wherein he highlighted Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa Policy’ aimed at enhancing diplomatic, political and economic ties with Africa. Both the ministers expressed satisfaction at the state of bilateral ties that are characterized by commonality of views on… Continue reading Qureshi speaks with Beninese counterpart; highlights Pakistan’s Engage Africa Policy
Pakistan, Guinean FMs agree on establishing bilateral mechanism for regular exchanges
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Wednesday reached out to his Guinean counterpart Dr. Morissanda Kouyate wherein they concurred on establishing bilateral mechanism for regular exchanges between the two ministries. Both sides reviewed historically friendly ties, underpinned by convergence of views on regional and international issues. Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed the desire for… Continue reading Pakistan, Guinean FMs agree on establishing bilateral mechanism for regular exchanges
FS, OIC Secy Gen discuss Pak-OIC cooperation
JEDDAH, Jan 26 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood called on Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha at the OIC Secretariat in Jeddah and highlighted Pakistan’s role as a founding member of OIC & its steadfast espousal of Ummah’s causes. The Foreign Office in a tweet said the meeting focused on… Continue reading FS, OIC Secy Gen discuss Pak-OIC cooperation
Koto hydropower project near completion
BEIJING, Jan 26 (APP): As another step towards clean and green energy, the 40.8MW Koto Hydropower Project in Timergara, Lower Dir has entered the final phase of its completion. “More than 95% of the work has been completed; its heavy machinery is being installed,” said an official of the project. Sichuan-Sarwar-Silian-Chongqing Luyang (JV) is the… Continue reading Koto hydropower project near completion
Pakistan urges UNSC to hold accountable Indian officials responsible for crimes against civilians in Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP):A top Pakistani diplomat Tuesday cataloged a series of crimes committed by India against civilians in occupied Kashmir and fervently urged the UN Security Council to take cognizance of the “compelling evidence” on those atrocities and to hold accountable those responsible for them. Speaking in the Security Council debate on “Protection… Continue reading Pakistan urges UNSC to hold accountable Indian officials responsible for crimes against civilians in Kashmir
UN chief hails Ayesha Malik’s appointment as Pakistan’s first female Supreme Court judge
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 25 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday welcomed the elevation of Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court of Pakistan as the first female judge on the country’s highest court. “I think this selection is a very welcome development,” the UN chief’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in response to a question from… Continue reading UN chief hails Ayesha Malik’s appointment as Pakistan’s first female Supreme Court judge
Qureshi lauds Tunisia’s OIC vision as ambassador meets him
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday appreciated Tunisia’s vision for making OIC a substantive platform for advancing interfaith harmony as well as cooperation on addressing international issues such as Jammu and Kashmir and Islamophobia. The foreign minister, in a meeting with Ambassador of Tunisia Borhene El Kamel here, Pakistan’s historical and… Continue reading Qureshi lauds Tunisia’s OIC vision as ambassador meets him
India’s push for extremist Hindutva policies worsening situation in South Asia, Pakistan tells UN panel
GENEVA, Jan 25 (APP): Highlighting the “fragile security environment at the global and regional levels,” Pakistan told a key UN panel Tuesday that the situation in South Asia was deteriorating primarily because India’s extremist regime had embarked on massive militarization, among other hostile actions in violation of international law and democratic principles. Speaking in the… Continue reading India’s push for extremist Hindutva policies worsening situation in South Asia, Pakistan tells UN panel
Pakistan’s export of aquatic products to China exceeds $150 million
BEIJING, Jan 25 (APP):China’s import of major aquatic products from Pakistan (HS Code 03) reached 153 million US dollars in 2021, up 9.8 percent year on year, according to Chinese customs. From ribbon fish, croakers, cuttle fish, to shrimp, crabs, and lobsters, China is the largest destination of Pakistan’s aquatic export, China Economic Net (CEN)… Continue reading Pakistan’s export of aquatic products to China exceeds $150 million
UN chief urges Olympic Truce to build ‘culture of peace’ through sport
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 25 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to “build a culture of peace” through the power of sport, calling for nations to observe the Olympic Truce, endorsed last week through a resolution of the UN General Assembly. Amidst spreading conflict and rising tensions, he reminded that the appeal… Continue reading UN chief urges Olympic Truce to build ‘culture of peace’ through sport
˜Global learning crisis’ continues, says UN chief; millions of students affected
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (APP):Almost two years into the coronavirus pandemic, school closures continue to disrupt the lives of over 31 million students in mostly developing countries, exacerbating what the United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called “a global learning crisis.”“Unless we take action, the share of children leaving school in developing countries who are unable… Continue reading ˜Global learning crisis’ continues, says UN chief; millions of students affected
Livestream selling empowers Pakistani goods at China’s Shopping Festival
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (APP):Livestream selling boosted the sale of Pakistani goods in the Chinese market, and Pakistan could learn from the successful model of e-commerce in China, noted Badar uz Zaman, Commercial Counselor, Pakistan Embassy in China. According to China’s leading short-form video platform Kuaishou, a livestream selling of Pakistani products featured by Badar uz… Continue reading Livestream selling empowers Pakistani goods at China’s Shopping Festival
U.S. weighs sending 5,000 troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia: Report
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (APP):US President Joe Biden is reportedly weighing the deployment of American troops to NATO allies amid increased tensions with Russia and concerns that Moscow is planning an invasion of Ukraine. The New York Times, citing unidentified administration officials, reported that Biden is considering sending troops to allied countries in the Baltics… Continue reading U.S. weighs sending 5,000 troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia: Report
WHO chief says pandemic at ‘critical juncture,’ health emergency could end this year
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (APP):The coronavirus pandemic has reached at “critical juncture,” and if nations work together the global health emergency can end this year, the World Health Organization’s chief said Monday. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it is dangerous to assume that omicron will be the last variant, or that we’re “in… Continue reading WHO chief says pandemic at ‘critical juncture,’ health emergency could end this year
PM Khan wins praise from international community for economic boom: Prof Cheng
BEIJING, Jan 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan has won full recognition and praise from the international community for taking people out of hardships and making great economic achievements in the country. Despite serious Covid-19 pandemic and various natural disasters, the Pakistani government and people, under the wise leadership of PM Imran Khan, have braved… Continue reading PM Khan wins praise from international community for economic boom: Prof Cheng
Pakistani skier determined to win hearts during Beijing Winter Olympics
BEIJING, Jan 24 (APP): Muhammad Karim, a skier from Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, is all set to represent his country at the Beijing Olympic Winter Games schedule to start in February. The 26-year-old is hopeful that he will give his career’s best performance at the mega event to win the hearts of the Pakistani people… Continue reading Pakistani skier determined to win hearts during Beijing Winter Olympics
Ningxia Communications wins contract of Gilgit-Shandoor Road
BEIJING, Jan 24 (APP): Ningxia Communications Construction Co. Ltd has won the construction contract of Package-2 of Gilgit-Shandoor Road, which is a part of Gilgit-Shandur-Chitral Road, proving an alternative route to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Overseas Division of Ningxia Communications Construction Co. Ltd has received Letter of Acceptance for Construction of Package -02 (61Km)… Continue reading Ningxia Communications wins contract of Gilgit-Shandoor Road
Pakistani students eye Beijing Olympics in NW China
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (APP): With the Chinese New Year and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics approaching, Pakistani student Nawaz Shah feels more passion for winter sports across China. Shah, 29, comes from Malakand, in northwest Pakistan, and is a third-year postgraduate student majoring in infectious diseases in Ningxia Medical University in Yinchuan, capital of northwest… Continue reading Pakistani students eye Beijing Olympics in NW China
