BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque expressed the confidence that Pakistan’s exports to China would be doubled in the next 3 to 5 years as a result of increasing interest of Pakistani traders and companies to trade with China. “China-Pakistan export and import trade is very promising. I can foresee that… Continue reading Pakistan’s exports to China to be doubled in next 3-5 years: Ambassador Haque
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Ambassador Haque meets with President NORINCO Group in Shanghai
BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque met with Lui Dashan, President of NORINCO Group in Shanghai and invited his company for exploring investments in oil and gas, housing, railways and mining sectors of Pakistan. The NORINCO is a leading Chinese state enterprise specializing in wide range of military and civilian products.… Continue reading Ambassador Haque meets with President NORINCO Group in Shanghai
Pakistani products glitter at 4th China Import Expo to tap enormous market
BEIJING, Nov 6 (APP):Pakistani handicrafts, jewelery and agricultural products are received favorably at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE), world’s largest import-themed event being held from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai. More than 3,000 enterprises and corporate giants from 127 countries and regions around the globe bring their competitive products and state-of-the-art technologies… Continue reading Pakistani products glitter at 4th China Import Expo to tap enormous market
Over 23 million Afghans face food insecurity: UN spokesman
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 06 (APP):Nearly 23 million people, or 55 per cent of the Afghan population, are estimated to be in crisis or experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity between now and March of next year, a UN spokesperson has said. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the Secretary-General, also pointed to reports that isolated clashes… Continue reading Over 23 million Afghans face food insecurity: UN spokesman
Half of world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis by 2030: UN Chief warns
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 05 (APP):Warning that by 2030, half of world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to raise awareness about these threats and share measures for decreasing risks. We can build on progress achieved, ranging from better outreach to tsunami-exposed communities around… Continue reading Half of world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis by 2030: UN Chief warns
Republic of Korea lifts visa restrictions on Pakistani E-9 workers
SEOUL, Nov 5 (APP): The Korean government has decided to lift visa restrictions on foreign workers (E-9 visa category) under the Employment Permit System (EPS) paving way for entry of Pakistani workers to ROK. In a meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to Republic of Korea (ROK), Mumtaz Zahra Baloch here on Friday, President of Human Resource… Continue reading Republic of Korea lifts visa restrictions on Pakistani E-9 workers
Overseas Pakistanis remit over US $ 2.4 billion through 250,000 RDAs
TORONTO, Nov 5 (APP): Overseas Pakistanis have so far remitted over US $ 2.4 billion through more than 250,000 Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs) from 175 countries. Out of these, more than US $1.6 billion have been invested in Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs). This was stated by Consul General of Pakistan, Toronto (Canada), Abdul Hameed shared while speaking… Continue reading Overseas Pakistanis remit over US $ 2.4 billion through 250,000 RDAs
Pakistani jewllery, coins displayed at 4th CIIE, Shanghai
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP): Winza, a famous jewellery brand in Pakistan, has displayed new different collection of jewlery and commemorative coins at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai, China on Friday. “This year, we have displayed a large collection of jewlery and an important 20 grams pure silver commemorative coin… Continue reading Pakistani jewllery, coins displayed at 4th CIIE, Shanghai
CIIE: Xi Jinping’s key quotes on open market, cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): China has successfully held three China International Import Expos (CIIE) since 2018 and is set to see the fourth taking place from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech at each of the opening ceremonies of the three CIIE expos personally or via video… Continue reading CIIE: Xi Jinping’s key quotes on open market, cooperation
Speakers at Washington event reaffirm support to Kashmirs’ right to self-determination; slam Indian atrocities
WASHINGTON, Nov 05 (APP): Speakers at a special event organized by the Pakistan Embassy in Washington to mark the ‘Kashmir Black Day’ reaffirmed their solidarity with the Kashmiri people and called on India to end its gross human rights violations in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. They also condemned India’s unilateral and illegal actions of August… Continue reading Speakers at Washington event reaffirm support to Kashmirs’ right to self-determination; slam Indian atrocities
Egypt’s Grand Mufti meets Pakistan’s ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP): The Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Ibrahim Allam Thursday called on Ambassador of Pakistan in Cairo Sajid Bilal. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for close cooperation in the field of Fatwa and other matters of mutual interest. Allam is the 19th Grand Mufti of Egypt. He is also a professor… Continue reading Egypt’s Grand Mufti meets Pakistan’s ambassador
Pakistan for just global order; accountability of violators of UNSC resolutions
ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday called for strengthening multilateralism that promotes collective security, and indiscriminate accountability of those violating the UN Security Council’s resolutions and international laws. “We need to strengthen multilateralism that promotes collective security of everyone rather than pushing a zero-sum approach,” Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari said in her… Continue reading Pakistan for just global order; accountability of violators of UNSC resolutions
Pak-China to establish Center of Excellence on artificial Intelligence
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP): The signing ceremony for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on establishment of Center of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence at Pakistan University of Engineering and Emerging Technology (PUEET ) was held at Wuhan University of Technology (WUT). Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, Prof Dr. Atta ur Rahman, Chairman of Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Pak-China to establish Center of Excellence on artificial Intelligence
Pakistan a top destination for spiritual tourism: Senator Mushahid
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (APP): Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed while highlighting Pakistan’s importance as a home to some of the holiest sites for the followers of Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism, has stated that the country was a top destination for spiritual tourism. He was speaking at an event hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington… Continue reading Pakistan a top destination for spiritual tourism: Senator Mushahid
UN rights chief urges end to ‘reckless ’ war as Ethiopian conflict escalates
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 04 (APP): Amid raging conflict in the Ethiopian region of Tigray, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has made an impassioned plea for all parties to end the violence and prioritize the protection of civilians and full respect for their rights. The rights chief’s appeal followed the declaration of… Continue reading UN rights chief urges end to ‘reckless ’ war as Ethiopian conflict escalates
PM’s relief package to take Pakistan towards becoming welfare state: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP): The Rs120 billion relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan to mitigate the hardships of 20 million people would take the country towards becoming welfare state. These views were expressed by Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and senior Fellow of the Charhar Institute… Continue reading PM’s relief package to take Pakistan towards becoming welfare state: Cheng Xizhong
Chinese Electric Vehicle manufacturing companies invited to invest in Pakistani market
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moinul Haque on Thursday called on Liu Ziqing, Member of Municipal standing committee and Secretary of Working Committee of Wuhan and discussed cooperation between Pakistan and Wuhan in the industrial and technological sectors. During the meeting held at Demonstration Zone of Wuhan new energy and smart network,… Continue reading Chinese Electric Vehicle manufacturing companies invited to invest in Pakistani market
At UN, Pakistani youth delegate makes clarion call for settling Kashmir dispute
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 03 (APP): A Pakistani youth delegate has urged the U.N. to resolve the Kashmir dispute according to the Security Council resolutions that promised Kashmiris their right of self-determination, and to hold India accountable for human rights abuses in the dispute territory. “As the voice of Kashmiri youth, I implore the international community… Continue reading At UN, Pakistani youth delegate makes clarion call for settling Kashmir dispute
Latest COVID-19 flare-up spills over to more than half of Chinese provincial-level regions
BEIJING, Nov 3 (APP): The new COVID-19 flare-ups China is facing, which have spread to more than half of its provinces and municipalities, are more “complicated” than the Nanjing airport coronavirus cluster spread, health analysts said. This is because there are multiple sources, many of which remain unknown, and it involves a wide scope of… Continue reading Latest COVID-19 flare-up spills over to more than half of Chinese provincial-level regions
Pak-EU Strategic Engagement Plan has laid strong basis of cooperation: FM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) had ushered into a new phase by laying a solid foundation and framework for multidimensional cooperation. The foreign minister expressed these views in a meeting with visiting EU Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South Asia… Continue reading Pak-EU Strategic Engagement Plan has laid strong basis of cooperation: FM