Pakistani student volunteers to fight COVID-19 in Tianjin China

BEIJING, Jan 22 (APP):A Pakistani studying in Nankai University, Tianjin, China along with other university fellows volunteered and served people in very cold weather in the fight against Covid-19. I hope to do something (in fight against COVID-19) when China needs as Chinese government and people give me the opportunity to study here, said Akhtar… Continue reading Pakistani student volunteers to fight COVID-19 in Tianjin China

Pakistan’s exports to China surged by 69% in year 2021

BEIJING, Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan export to China was increased by 68.9% in 2021 and crossed the historical figure of $3.58 billion while the total import and export between the two countries stood at $27.82 billion, according to the official data from the General Administration of Customs (GACC) of China. Pakistan’s export to China crossed $365.35… Continue reading Pakistan’s exports to China surged by 69% in year 2021

Guterres reaffirms UN stand on Kashmir’s settlement on basis of Security Council resolutions

UN chief urges respect for human rights of all peoples, including Kashmiris

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday reiterated the world body’s position on the Kashmir dispute that it should be resolved on the basis of the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements between India and Pakistan, with the hope that human rights will be respected in the disputed territory. “Well,… Continue reading Guterres reaffirms UN stand on Kashmir’s settlement on basis of Security Council resolutions

Resolve Kashmir dispute on urgent basis, Pakistan tells UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan has called on the United Nations to step up its efforts and urgently resolve the Kashmir dispute in a bid to halt Indian atrocities in the disputed territory and prevent a threat to regional and global peace and security. “Peace and security must remain at the core of the functions… Continue reading Resolve Kashmir dispute on urgent basis, Pakistan tells UN

UN chief sets fighting pandemic, reforming global financial system, tackling climate crisis as his 2022 priorities

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday warned of five major challenges facing the world this year, describing them as a five-alarm global fire, while speaking about the failure of the global governance system. “We face a five-alarm global fire that requires the full mobilization of all countries,” he told the UN… Continue reading UN chief sets fighting pandemic, reforming global financial system, tackling climate crisis as his 2022 priorities

Chinese company rolls out nationwide logistics services in Pakistan

BEIJING, Jan 21 (APP): The Chinese company which has rolled out nationwide logistics services across Pakistan was likely to cover about half of its population in February, Sun Chao, head of Speedaf Pakistan said on Friday. “Moreover, we also provide China-Pakistan cross-border logistics services and warehouse and delivery services in Pakistan,” he said in an… Continue reading Chinese company rolls out nationwide logistics services in Pakistan

Xi Jinping promotes seven military, armed police officers to rank of general

BEIJING, Jan 21 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping, also chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), on Friday, presented seven military and armed police officers with certificates of order, promoting them to the rank of general, the highest for officers in active service in China. The ceremony was held in Beijing by the CMC, according… Continue reading Xi Jinping promotes seven military, armed police officers to rank of general

CPEC making Pakistan’s economy highly integrated with China: Chinese Scholar

Chinese, Pakistani universities to build research center on food security, plant biotech

BEIJING, Jan 21 (APP): China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners, and bilateral all-round cooperation has yielded fruitful results. As an important platform for all-weather cooperation between the two countries, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has entered a new stage of high-quality development. In the new stage, the two sides are focusing on cooperation in industries,… Continue reading CPEC making Pakistan’s economy highly integrated with China: Chinese Scholar

Pakistan, Iraq sign MoU to promote, facilitate cooperation on tourism

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Pakistan and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and facilitate cooperation and collaboration in the field of tourism between the two countries. The MoU was signed by Iraq’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities and the Ambassador of Pakistan to Iraq, said a press release received Friday. The… Continue reading Pakistan, Iraq sign MoU to promote, facilitate cooperation on tourism

G77 to prioritize challenges faced by developing states: Munir Akram

Political solutions must follow UN peacekeeping in conflict zones: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (APP): The Developing Countries’ Group of 77 will continue to accord high priority to the challenges faced by its members — recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and the existential threat of climate change — to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), Ambassador Munir Akram told a high-level coordination meeting Thursday. Ambassador… Continue reading G77 to prioritize challenges faced by developing states: Munir Akram

UN General Assembly head appeals for Olympic Truce during Beijing Games

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (APP): The president of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, has appealed to the UN’s 193 member nations to take “concrete actions” to promote peace during next month’s Winter Olympics in Beijing. “As president of the General Assembly at its 76th session, I solemnly appeal to all member states to… Continue reading UN General Assembly head appeals for Olympic Truce during Beijing Games

China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval exercise in Gulf of Oman

BEIJING, Jan 20 (APP): China, Russia and Iran held their second round of joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman from Tuesday to Thursday this week, China’s Defense Ministry confirmed on Thursday. The exercise aims to deepen the pragmatic cooperation between the navies of the three countries, and demonstrates their willingness to safeguard maritime… Continue reading China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval exercise in Gulf of Oman

Pakistan yearns for peace, desires development of region: Fawad

Dubai, Jan 20 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain taking a dig at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his belligerent policies Thursday said Pakistan was promoting peace for the development of the region. “We are a peace-loving nation, and yearn for peace to take the region forward so that the people… Continue reading Pakistan yearns for peace, desires development of region: Fawad

CPEC moving forward against headwind posed by Covid-19: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING, Jan 20 (APP): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian Thursday said that the China- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework was moving forward against a headwind posed by Covid-19 pandemic as well as promoting economic development and people’s livelihood in Pakistan. He rejected the reports indicating that the work on the CPEC, a pilot project… Continue reading CPEC moving forward against headwind posed by Covid-19: Zhao Lijian

New Year reception for SCO countries diplomats held in Beijing

Deputy SCO Sec Gen attends 28th China Lanzhou Investment & Trade Fair

BEIJING, Jan 20 (APP)::A New Year reception for diplomatic envoys to China from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries was held in Beijing. This event was jointly organized by the CICG Center for Europe and Asia and the China Book Center, in collaboration with China International Book Trading Corporation. Attendees of the reception included Du Zhanyuan,… Continue reading New Year reception for SCO countries diplomats held in Beijing

Pakistan urges strengthening of UN to rebuild peace amid revived global tensions

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UNITED NATIONS, Jan 20 (APP):Pakistan has called for strengthening the United Nations as the world faces renewed global tensions, new and old conflicts as well as a fresh arms race, saying there was need to consider how the world body can rebuild peace. “A stronger United Nations is necessary not only to debate and discuss… Continue reading Pakistan urges strengthening of UN to rebuild peace amid revived global tensions

Pakistan’s envoy holds virtual Khuli Katchehry in London

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner in London Moazzam Ahmad Khan Wednesday held the 12th virtual ‘Khuli Katchehry’ with the British Pakistani community. It was attended by a large number of diaspora members. The high commissioner redressed the issues pertaining to the NICOPs, POCs, passports and property matters in Pakistan. He also assured the… Continue reading Pakistan’s envoy holds virtual Khuli Katchehry in London

India should not make fuss about Pangong Lake bridge: Global Times

BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): China’s construction of a new bridge across the Pangong Lake is nearing completion, several Indian media outlets reported on Wednesday, citing high-resolution satellite imagery obtained from a US space technology company. Ever since the border tensions between the two countries simmered to the surface, it appears that any progress connect to… Continue reading India should not make fuss about Pangong Lake bridge: Global Times

Maize-soybean strip intercropping to reduce Pakistan’s soybean import bill by 50% in next five years

Maize-soybean strip intercropping to reduce Pakistan's soybean import bill by 50% in next five years

BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): Pakistan is aiming to reduce its soybean import bill by 50% in next five years by using intercropping technology, promoting soybean cultivation and improving its processing and value addition. Soybean is considered the essential poultry feed ingredient, next to cereals within the field crop segment. However, local soybean production in Pakistan… Continue reading Maize-soybean strip intercropping to reduce Pakistan’s soybean import bill by 50% in next five years

Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of Winter Olympics

BEIJING, Jan 19 (APP): The Chinese capital tightened anti-epidemic measures and urged all departments to fend off COVID-19 flare-ups in the city with all-round measures ahead of the Winter Olympics, after four COVID-19 infections, with both the Delta and Omicron variants, were detected in three days. The four positive cases made Beijing the third region… Continue reading Beijing battles both Delta, Omicron ahead of Winter Olympics

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