ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): For the second year in a row, Pakistani scientist Mubashir Husain Rehmani has been named among the top 1% most influential researchers in computer science. Compiled by Clarivate Analytics, the ranking highlights researchers with significant influence in their chosen field through the publication of cited papers during the last decade. Mubashir… Continue reading Pakistani scientist again ranked among 1% top researchers in computer science
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Karot hydropower station, a great livelihood project: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):The Chinese enterprises attach great importance to people’s livelihood in overseas construction. In addition to supplying power to Pakistan’s national grid, the Karot Hydropower project would also solve the problem of power consumption of more than seven million local households with low prices. The construction of the project has also trained a… Continue reading Karot hydropower station, a great livelihood project: Cheng Xizhong
Pakistani onion to be welcomed by Chinese people: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian Thursday said Pakistani onion was of good quality and it would be welcomed by the Chinese people. “I lived in Pakistan for many years. The Pakistani onion is of good quality. We believe it will be welcomed by the Chinese people,” Zhao Lijian said during his… Continue reading Pakistani onion to be welcomed by Chinese people: Zhao Lijian
Over 1,600 tons of relief items sent as Pakistan’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan continues
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Pakistan has so far dispatched 13 consignments containing 1,669 tons of relief items for Afghan people as the process of extending humanitarian aid to the war-torn country continues. Consisting of food, medicine and shelters, eight consignments were donated by the Government of Pakistan. Out of these five consignments were dispatched through… Continue reading Over 1,600 tons of relief items sent as Pakistan’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan continues
Prominent Indian author calls new anti-Muslim Bollywood film ‘dangerous’
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP): A new Bollywood movie “Sooryavanshi,” which is drawing big crowds in India, projects the right-wing Hindu nationalist agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, with it’s every third frame having a “bloodcurdling Islamophobic image”, according to an opinion piece in The Washington Post. “It (the film) justifies the abrogation of… Continue reading Prominent Indian author calls new anti-Muslim Bollywood film ‘dangerous’
New study finds India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine only 50pc effective
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): India’s homegrown COVID-19 vaccine is only 50 percent effective against symptomatic infections during the peak of the country’s deadly second wave, according to new research. The new data analysed over 1,000 COVID-19 cases with a test-negative control case group, matching by age and gender, according to the study here which was… Continue reading New study finds India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine only 50pc effective
Onions from Pakistan to enter Chinese market; first agriculture deal in phase 2 cooperation under CPEC
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):China and Pakistan have inked an agreement that would open the Chinese market for Pakistani onion, marking the first deal since the two neighbors embarked on the second development phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that focuses on cooperation in industrial and agricultural sectors. The agreement will facilitate the access of… Continue reading Onions from Pakistan to enter Chinese market; first agriculture deal in phase 2 cooperation under CPEC
Pakistani rice export to China has huge potential perts
BEIJING, Nov. 25 (APP):Customs data showed that China imported RMB 1.95 billion worth of paddy and rice from Pakistan in the first 10 months of this year, 3.9 times that of the same period last year. Pakistan is the third largest rice supplier to China.In addition, Pakistan once became China’s largest rice supplier in the… Continue reading Pakistani rice export to China has huge potential perts
CPJ urges India to probe attacks on journalists in Tripura
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP):The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Indian authorities to investigate the recent attacks on journalists in Agartala, capital of the eastern state of Tripura, where workers of the ruling BJP and opposition Trinamool Congress clashed, injuring 19 people. At least five journalists were among those injured in the… Continue reading CPJ urges India to probe attacks on journalists in Tripura
Chinese translation of Nuskha Hyi Wafa launched in Beijing
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Chinese translation of Nuskha Hye Wafa, the complete collection of poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faz, famous Urdu poet and intellectual of Pakistan was launched at a special ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan on Wednesday. The book has been translated by Professor Zhang Shixuan (Intikhab Alam), notable Chinese poet, translator and… Continue reading Chinese translation of Nuskha Hyi Wafa launched in Beijing
Pakistan working with US to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Amb Asad Khan
WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (APP):Pakistan looks forward to continue working with the United States (US) and other international partners to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and restore peace and stability to that war-torn country and the region, Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan has said. The ambassador made that statement during an interactive session with a group… Continue reading Pakistan working with US to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Amb Asad Khan
UN agency urges countries to strengthen food sector against shocks such as Covid-19
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (APP):The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has stresses the need to make agri-food systems more resilient to shocks and stresses, such as the coronavirus pandemic, extreme weather conditions and armed conflicts. The Rome-based UN agency’s ‘State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report for 2021 says that three billion people, almost 40… Continue reading UN agency urges countries to strengthen food sector against shocks such as Covid-19
MoU on onion export, an important step to promote Pak-China bilateral trade: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Wednesday said signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) on export of onion from Pakistan to China was a very important step in promoting bilateral trade between the two countries. “This is very welcome development because Pakistan and China are very important trading partners and the… Continue reading MoU on onion export, an important step to promote Pak-China bilateral trade: Ambassador Haque
On ‘exceptional basis’, Pakistan allows transportation of wheat, life-saving drugs from India to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday allowed transportation of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and medicine from India to Afghanistan, citing the “goodwill and exceptional humanitarian gesture”. The transportation of wheat and life-saving medicine was allowed from India via the Wagah Border. “As a goodwill gesture towards the brotherly Afghan people, the government of… Continue reading On ‘exceptional basis’, Pakistan allows transportation of wheat, life-saving drugs from India to Afghanistan
KPK, Northern areas environment favourable for preach production: Prof Gao
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Gao Chengda, a professor of Urban and Rural Development College at Beijing University of Agriculture has said that in Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Northern areas, the environment was quite favourable for peach production. “If cultivation of peach and processing technology gets improved, this fruit can tap into the international… Continue reading KPK, Northern areas environment favourable for preach production: Prof Gao
India, new destroyer of regional cyber stability: Lu Chuanying
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):A Chinese cybersecurity company recently released a report saying that it has captured a state-level hacking organization in India launching cyber attacks against China and Pakistan, with a clear aim at sensitive military departments. Based on online tracking for a long time, the company has found that this hacking organization has become… Continue reading India, new destroyer of regional cyber stability: Lu Chuanying
At UN, Pakistan urges ‘coordinated’ global approach to end human trafficking
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 23 (APP):Pakistan Tuesday called for a unified coordinated, consistent and equitable global approach to end human trafficking that affects all regions of the world. Speaking in the General Assembly’s high-level meeting reviewing progress in implementing the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Pakistan’s Deputy permanent Representative… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan urges ‘coordinated’ global approach to end human trafficking
World media leaders discuss challenges, opportunities in pandemic world
BEIJING, Nov. 23(APP): Leaders and representatives from more than 260 media outlets and institutions across the world gathered in person or online at a media summit to discuss challenges and opportunities brought by COVID-19 and how they could cooperate to cope with new media trends shaped by the pandemic. The fourth World Media Summit (WMS),… Continue reading World media leaders discuss challenges, opportunities in pandemic world
Chinese, Russian internet media urged to strengthen cooperation
BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP): Chinese and Russian internet media outlets should promote multilateralism, combat false information, safeguard equity and justice in cyberspace, and contribute more to the friendly ties between the two countries, a forum was told. The 2021 China-Russia Internet Media Forum, with the theme of “Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning, Deepening Practical Cooperation”,… Continue reading Chinese, Russian internet media urged to strengthen cooperation
China appreciates PM Khan’s remarks on Chinese business in Pakistan
BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP): China on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan positive remarks on the Chinese businesses in Pakistan and said it would continue to support Chinese companies to make investment in Pakistan so that they could make their due contribution to the bilateral cooperation. “We noted the positive remarks by Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading China appreciates PM Khan’s remarks on Chinese business in Pakistan
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
- Israeli-fired unexploded bombs could take 14 years to clear: UN
