China claims Arunachal Pradesh part of it’s territory since ancient times

China claims Arunachal Pradesh part of it's territory since ancient times

BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):China on Friday claimed that Zangnan, the southern part of China’s Tibet, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, had been part of China’s territory since the ancient times. “China’s ethnic minorities such as the Moinba and Tibetan ethnic groups have lived and worked in this area for a long time,… Continue reading China claims Arunachal Pradesh part of it’s territory since ancient times

China, Afghanistan hold meeting on working-level mechanisms: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):China and Afghanistan held a first meeting on working level mechanisms in two fields including humanitarian assistance and economic reconstruction, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday. During regular briefing, he said that Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted the first meeting… Continue reading China, Afghanistan hold meeting on working-level mechanisms: Zhao Lijian

Ambassador Haque visits ‘State Production Base of China Film Group Corporation’

Ambassador Haque visits 'State Production Base of China Film Group Corporation'

BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):As a part of Embassy’s endavours to promote collaboration between Pakistan and China in the areas of film and media, Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque visited the State Production Base of the China Film Group Corporation Huairou District, Beijing. The ambassador was received by Lei Zhenyu, Chief Engineer and Manager… Continue reading Ambassador Haque visits ‘State Production Base of China Film Group Corporation’

Pakistani, Chinese students perform at cultural event in Beijing

Pakistani, Chinese students perform at cultural event in Beijing

BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):As part of 70th anniversary celebrations of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with the Voice of Diplomacy, Beijing organized a cultural event. The event was participated by students from various schools of Beijing and the Pakistan Embassy College Beijing. The event included cultural… Continue reading Pakistani, Chinese students perform at cultural event in Beijing

World starts 26-hour long new year celebrations amid Omicron fears

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The world has started 26-hour long new year celebrations in 38 time zones amid Omicron fears which started from New Zealand and will culminate in Baker Island, north of the equator in the central Pacific Ocean. The fireworks show over Sydney harbor usually symbolizes the start of global New Year festivities for… Continue reading World starts 26-hour long new year celebrations amid Omicron fears

5 years on, Gwadar heading to a promising 2022

5 years on, Gwadar heading to a promising 2022

BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):Gwadar, an important component of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has made huge progress when it comes to port operation and port economy. “According to our plan Gwadar would become the logistic hub in this region within 5 years!” Zhang Baozhong, Chairman of China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) told China Economic… Continue reading 5 years on, Gwadar heading to a promising 2022

Grave violations surge for children in conflict, UNICEF warns

Grave violations surge for children in conflict, UNICEF warns

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 31 (APP):Armed conflict, inter-communal violence and insecurity continued to take a devastating toll on thousands of children throughout 2021, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), warned Friday. From Afghanistan to Yemen, and Syria to northern Ethiopia, UNICEF denounced grave violations against young people in both protracted and new conflicts. Last week, four children… Continue reading Grave violations surge for children in conflict, UNICEF warns

27 trucks carrying 300 tons of medicine, food handed over to Afghan authorities

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Another 27 trucks carrying 300 tons of medicines and food were handed over to Afghan authorities Friday, as Pakistan continues to support Afghan people amidst the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Under Pak Afghan Cooperation Forum, the relief items arranged by Al Khidmat Foundation were handed over to Afghan authorities at Zero Line… Continue reading 27 trucks carrying 300 tons of medicine, food handed over to Afghan authorities

China-Pakistan to keep deepening cooperation in aerospace, talent cultivation: Prof Wang

China-Pakistan to keep deepening cooperation in aerospace, talent cultivation: Prof Wang

BEIJING, Dec 31 (APP):China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xian and Belt and Road Aerospace Innovation Alliance (BRAIA) will keep deepening the cooperation in aerospace scientific research and talent cultivation with universities and research institutes in China and Pakistan, President of NPU, Prof. Wang Jinsong said. In his opening speech online at the 7th International Conference… Continue reading China-Pakistan to keep deepening cooperation in aerospace, talent cultivation: Prof Wang

Pakistan envoy in Belgium holds `Khuli Katchery’ with diaspora

BRUSSELS, Dec 30 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, Zaheer A. Janjua, on Thursday held the 12th monthly Khuli Katchery in virtual format with Pakistani diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg. During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed greetings on the occasion of Christmas, Jinnah Day and New Year to the participants… Continue reading Pakistan envoy in Belgium holds `Khuli Katchery’ with diaspora

Twin variants: Heavy smokers at high risk of Covid-19 associated deaths

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): UK researchers have identified the increasing severity of COVID-19 and the risk of dying from the infection among heavy smokers, warning them to be cautious. The UK Biobank study published online in the respiratory journal Thorax, also found that smokers are 80% more likely to be hospitalized with covid 19. The… Continue reading Twin variants: Heavy smokers at high risk of Covid-19 associated deaths

Wang Yi to visit Maldives, Sri Lanka upon invitation

BEIJING, Dec 30 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi will visit Maldives and Sri Lanka upon invitation, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian announced on Thursday. “Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to the two South Asian countries come at the 50th anniversary of China-Maldives diplomatic relations, 65th anniversary of China-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations and the 70th… Continue reading Wang Yi to visit Maldives, Sri Lanka upon invitation

Pak-China hold 140 events to mark seven decades of diplomatic relations: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING, Dec 30 (APP):Pakistan and China held about 140 events this year to celebrate and commemorate the 70th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations which remained popular from the beginning to the end, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Thursday. “This year marked the 70th anniversary. The two sides held a series… Continue reading Pak-China hold 140 events to mark seven decades of diplomatic relations: Zhao Lijian

PIA airlifts new batches of 11 million doses of Sinovac vaccine from China

PIA airlifts new batches of 11 million doses of Sinovac vaccine from China

BEIJING, Dec 30 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has airlifted fresh consignments of 11 million doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine by four special flights from the Capital International Airport, Beijing to Islamabad, PIA Country Manager, Qadir Bux Sangi said on Thursday. Three special flights of the national flag carrier i.e. PAK-6852, PAK-6853 and PK-6854 have already… Continue reading PIA airlifts new batches of 11 million doses of Sinovac vaccine from China

WHO warns that Delta and Omicron variants are ‘twin threats’

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP):The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants could produce a “tsunami” of COVID-19 cases that will put “immense pressure” on healthcare systems. “I’m highly concerned that Omicron, being more transmissible [and] circulating at the same time as Delta, is leading to a… Continue reading WHO warns that Delta and Omicron variants are ‘twin threats’

UN Security Council condemns killing of 35 civilians in Myanmar

UN Security Council condemns killing of 35 civilians in Myanmar

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP):The UN Security Council has condemned the reported killing of at least 35 people, including four children and two humanitarian workers in Myanmar’s Kayah State on 25 December. In a statement, the 15-member Council called for accountability and “the immediate cessation of all violence”. Credible reports suggested that four children were… Continue reading UN Security Council condemns killing of 35 civilians in Myanmar

Pakistan increases soybean cultivation to cut $5,000 mln imports

BEIJING, Dec 29 (APP):”With soybean cultivation, Pakistan can save $5,000 million from the imports bill of oilseeds and raw materials for poultry feed,” Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), stated while presiding over a meeting themed by “Soybean Cultivation and Promotion with Strip Intercropping Technology in Pakistan.” Prof… Continue reading Pakistan increases soybean cultivation to cut $5,000 mln imports

Pakistan envoy in UK holds ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with diaspora

LONDON, Dec 29 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to UK Moazzam Ahmad Khan held 11th virtual ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with the British Pakistani community on 28 December 2021. Diaspora members virtually attended the event and sought redressal of their problems regarding visas, National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs), Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs), passports and property matters.… Continue reading Pakistan envoy in UK holds ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with diaspora

President condoles over demise of “friend of Pakistan” US Senator Harry Reid

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday expressed condolences over the death of a long-time US Senator and former Democratic leader Harry Reid, who died at age of 82. “Would like to condole the death of Senator Harry Reid. He was a very good friend of Pakistan,” the president said on Twitter. He… Continue reading President condoles over demise of “friend of Pakistan” US Senator Harry Reid

China-Pakistan joint research center for nutrition and health unveiled

China-Pakistan joint research center for nutrition and health unveiled

BEIJING, Dec 29 (APP):The China-Pakistan Joint Research Center for Nutrition and Health unveiled in Beijing, China and Karachi respectively on the sideline of the 2021 Sino-Pakistan Conference on Research and Application of Food and Medicinal Resources both online and offline. The center is launched jointly by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) of… Continue reading China-Pakistan joint research center for nutrition and health unveiled

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