Pakistan, Tajikistan FMs discuss Afghan situation

TEHRAN (Iran), Oct 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with his counterpart of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin and held a comprehensive exchange of views on bilateral cooperation and the situation in Afghanistan. Recalling recent high-level exchanges including the Prime Minister’s visit to Dushanbe for the SCO meeting in September 2021, the two Foreign Ministers… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan FMs discuss Afghan situation

China, Pakistan to jointly build high quality CPEC, deliver benefits to people

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BEIJING, Oct 27 (APP):President Xi Jinping has said that China will continue to support Pakistan in its fight against COVID-19, jointly build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with high quality and strengthen cooperation and continue to deliver benefits to the two people and promoting growth and improving people’s wellbeing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said on… Continue reading China, Pakistan to jointly build high quality CPEC, deliver benefits to people

E-certificate of origin to facilitate China-Pakistan free trade

BEIJING, Oct 27 (APP): The Certificate of Origin of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be applied for online via branches of China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) from November 10. “The EDI on-line application system of CCPIT is open to enterprises for free. Applicants can register their exports and apply for the… Continue reading E-certificate of origin to facilitate China-Pakistan free trade

Qureshi calls for devising roadmap on Afghanistan for political engagement, economic integration

TEHRAN, Oct 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on called for devising a long-term roadmap for Afghanistan in order to advance the agenda of political engagement, economic integration, and regional connectivity. Addressing at the second Ministerial Meeting of Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan, the foreign minister stressed the need for exploring possibilities of collaboration with… Continue reading Qureshi calls for devising roadmap on Afghanistan for political engagement, economic integration

At UN, Pakistan urges developed countries to deliver on climate action

At UN, Pakistan’s resolution reaffirming peoples' self-determination right adopted unanimously

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (APP):Pakistan has called for urgent action to limit global warming, which poses an existential threat to humanity, during a high-level debate in the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The day-long meeting on Tuesday came just ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow for countries to deliver on the promise… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan urges developed countries to deliver on climate action

Pakistan-cosponsored UN peacekeeping meeting ends; urges multilateral approach for safer world

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 27 (APP):A two-day UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Conference concluded Tuesday, with Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram saying that it deemed multilateral approach as “critical” to building a safer world through peacekeeping, the world body’s flagship enterprise. The conference, jointly organized by Pakistan and the Netherlands, discussed ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Protection’ of peacekeepers… Continue reading Pakistan-cosponsored UN peacekeeping meeting ends; urges multilateral approach for safer world

PM thanks Saudi crown prince for $3 bln deposit with Pakistan bank, $1.2 bln petroleum finance

ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for extending financial support to Pakistan. The prime minister in particular mentioned the $3 bilion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan and the $1.2 bilion financing of the refined petroleum products. “I… Continue reading PM thanks Saudi crown prince for $3 bln deposit with Pakistan bank, $1.2 bln petroleum finance

At Pakistan UN mission webinar, speakers reaffirm full support to Kashmirs’ right to self-determination

NEW YORK, Oct 27 (APP):Speakers at a webinar organized by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations to mark the ‘Kashmir Black Day’ reaffirmed their support to Kashmiri people in their just struggle for the UN-pledged right to self-determination, with the hope that they will soon achieve freedom from Indian occupation. “The day marks the… Continue reading At Pakistan UN mission webinar, speakers reaffirm full support to Kashmirs’ right to self-determination

Pakistani traders attend Textile Merchandising Conference, Keqiao, Shaoxing China

BEIJING, Oct 26 (APP):Two Pakistani textile traders have participated in the 2021 World Textile Merchandising Conference opened in Keqiao district, Shaoxing, East China’s Zhejiang province. Abdullah Afridi, a well known garment and textile exporter based in Keqiao participated in the conference along with a fellow businessman Mahmood Khan told APP that the conference would act… Continue reading Pakistani traders attend Textile Merchandising Conference, Keqiao, Shaoxing China

Pakistani students shine at Silk Road & Young Dream awards

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BEIJING, Oct 26 (APP):Pakistani and Chinese students won the certificates and monetary awards in Urdu and Chinese Language Essay Writing Competitions at the 4th Silk Road and Young Dream Awards ceremony held here in Beijing. The competitions were organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and sponsored by Silk Road Cities Alliance to mark the 70th… Continue reading Pakistani students shine at Silk Road & Young Dream awards

China has huge potential market for Pakistani goods: Chinese expert

BEIJING, Oct 26 (APP):China is a huge potential market for Pakistani goods and the country should find ways to continuously expand exports to China to reduce bilateral trade imbalance, said Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law. “To reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries, both sides should make… Continue reading China has huge potential market for Pakistani goods: Chinese expert

Pakistani student contributes to successful launch of satellite in China

BEIJING, Oct 26 (APP):APSCO-SSS-1, a student satellite designed and developed by China’s Beihang University in collaboration with student researchers from countries including Pakistan, blasted off aboard a Long March-2D rocket in north Chin’s Taiyuan city. “I had the unique opportunity to study and analyse the Electric Power Subsystem (EPS) of SSS-1. My focus was the… Continue reading Pakistani student contributes to successful launch of satellite in China

Pakistan pushes for conflict resolution as UN debates report aiming at global cooperation

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 26 (APP):Pakistan underscored the need for promoting conflict resolution and dispute settlement during a discussion Monday at the United Nations on Secretary-General’s landmark report that sets out his vision for the future of global cooperation. “The Secretary-General has the power and must fully utilize his considerable authority under the charter to promote… Continue reading Pakistan pushes for conflict resolution as UN debates report aiming at global cooperation

PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss climate change, bilateral ties, developments in Afghanistan

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the sidelines of the “Middle East Green Initiative” (MGI) Summit here in the Saudi capital. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman… Continue reading PM, Saudi Crown Prince discuss climate change, bilateral ties, developments in Afghanistan

Key US lawmaker suggests rebuilding relationship with Pakistan

NEW YORK, Oct 25 (APP): A key U.S. senator has said that he has asked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to urge President Joe Biden to have a conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan in an effort to rebuild the relationship with Pakistan. Speaking at a fundraising event on Sunday, Senator Bob Menendez, chairman… Continue reading Key US lawmaker suggests rebuilding relationship with Pakistan

PM says 10% countries responsible for 80% world emissions; calls for collectively taking climate challenge more seriously

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that with 10% of countries responsible for 80% of the world carbon emissions, there was a need for collective efforts for taking this challenge more seriously. “I hope that we will collectively take this challenge more seriously,” Imran Khan said while addressing the launch… Continue reading PM says 10% countries responsible for 80% world emissions; calls for collectively taking climate challenge more seriously

PIA to airlift 15 million Sinovac vaccine doses from Oct 29 to Nov 2

BEIJING, Oct 25 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will transport 15 million Sinovac vaccines by five special aircraft from the Capital International Airport Beijing to Islamabad from October 29 to November 2. The national flag carrier will launch PAK-6857, PAK-6858, PK-6856, PK-6852 and PK-6853 respectively to transport Covid-19 vaccines from October 29 to November 2,… Continue reading PIA to airlift 15 million Sinovac vaccine doses from Oct 29 to Nov 2

UN chief condemns ‘ongoing military coup’ in Sudan

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 25 (APP):UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” Long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown by the military following months of popular protest in April 2019, and a transitional government was set up comprising… Continue reading UN chief condemns ‘ongoing military coup’ in Sudan

PM for reinforcing national, global emphasis against existential threat of climate change

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday highlighting the priority attached by the government of Pakistan to climate change, underscored the need to reinforce national as well as global emphasis against this existential threat. He was was taking to the United States’ Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, who called on… Continue reading PM for reinforcing national, global emphasis against existential threat of climate change

Pakistan attractive investment destination for Chinese entrepreneurs: Ambassador Haque

BEIJING, Oct 25 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque on Monday said that Pakistan offers attractive policies and investment friendly environment for the foreign investors. Persuading the Chinese entrepreneurs to look at Pakistan as their future investment destination, he said that Pakistan is the sixth largest country in the world in terms of population… Continue reading Pakistan attractive investment destination for Chinese entrepreneurs: Ambassador Haque

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