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

Bangladesh PM presented photo memoir of late Sheikh Mujib’s 1974 visit to Pakistan

DHAKA (Bangladesh), Oct 25 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui on Monday presented Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a photographic memoir of the visit of her father and country’s late Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to Pakistan in 1974. The memoir comprised a photo album along with videos of Sheikh Mujib’s engagements at… Continue reading Bangladesh PM presented photo memoir of late Sheikh Mujib’s 1974 visit to Pakistan

Restoration of PRC seat in UN has significant, far-reaching importance: Xi Jinping

BEIJING, Oct 25 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that the restoration of the lawful seat of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the United Nations (UN) was a momentous event for the world and the UN, which was of significant and far-reaching importance for both China and the wider world. The president… Continue reading Restoration of PRC seat in UN has significant, far-reaching importance: Xi Jinping

Pakistan’s call for aid to Afghanistan becomes more relevant after launch of ‘wheat-for-labour’ scheme

ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Pakistan has been consistently asking the international community to help Afghanistan avert its looming humanitarian crisis following the exit of foreign troops in August. The call of Pakistan for international aid to Afghanistan has become more relevant after its interim government launched a programme to offer wheat in exchange for labour… Continue reading Pakistan’s call for aid to Afghanistan becomes more relevant after launch of ‘wheat-for-labour’ scheme

PM invites Saudi companies, entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s huge investment potential

RIYADH, Oct 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the Saudi companies and entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s strategic location as well huge investment potential in diverse areas of economy including housing and construction for mutual benefit. He particularly mentioned the mega development projects of Ravi City and Central Business District in Lahore… Continue reading PM invites Saudi companies, entrepreneurs to benefit from Pakistan’s huge investment potential

Pakistan Embassy holds special event to acknowledge services of Chinese staff

BEIJING, Oct 25 (APP):In order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing organised a special event to acknowledge the service of Chinese colleagues serving the Embassy in different departments. The event was attended by family members of the Chinese staff, media representatives… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy holds special event to acknowledge services of Chinese staff

Munir Akram hails Pakistan’s ‘splendid’ World Cup win; Pakistanis celebrate

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NEW YORK, Oct 24 (APP)::Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.N., Munir Akram, warmly congratulated Pakistani cricket team on it’s “splendid” victory against India in the World Cup’s opening game in Dubai, saying, “You made us proud.” “Mash Allah!”, he exclaimed when Pakistan completed its massive win, which coincided with the UN Day. “Pakistan always surprises!,” Ambassador… Continue reading Munir Akram hails Pakistan’s ‘splendid’ World Cup win; Pakistanis celebrate

Chinese SMEs invested in Pakistan creating employment opportunities: Cheng Xizhong

BEIJING, Oct 24 (APP):In recent years, more and more Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises have invested in Pakistan and cooperated with Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises, creating a large number of employment opportunities for Pakistan and making more and more contributions to Pakistan’s tax revenue. This was stated by Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest… Continue reading Chinese SMEs invested in Pakistan creating employment opportunities: Cheng Xizhong

PM arrives in Riyadh to attend Middle East Green Initiative Summit, meet Saudi leadership

RIYADH, Oct 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Sunday on the second leg of his three-day (October 23-25) official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was warmly received at the Royal Terminal of King Fahad International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Deputy Governor of Riyadh. The Prime Minister… Continue reading PM arrives in Riyadh to attend Middle East Green Initiative Summit, meet Saudi leadership

Hua Chunying promoted as China’s assistant foreign minister

China imposed sanctions on Nancy Pelosi over visit to Taiwan visit

BEIJING, Oct 24 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying has been promoted to the post of China’s assistant foreign minister, the ministry’s official website stated on Sunday. Born in Jiangsu Province, Hua Chunying joined the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) as staff member and Attaché, Department of Western European Affairs in 1993. During her… Continue reading Hua Chunying promoted as China’s assistant foreign minister

Pakistan Pavilion to be set up at China Import Expo in Shanghai

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

BEIJING, Oct 24 (APP):The Pakistan Pavilion will be established online at 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) scheduled to be held offline and online in Shanghai from November 5 to 10 this year. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque will lead the Pakistani delegation at the opening ceremony of the Expo. A number of… Continue reading Pakistan Pavilion to be set up at China Import Expo in Shanghai

On UN Day, Pakistan calls for implementation of UNSC resolutions on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): As the international community celebrated United Nations Day Sunday, Pakistan reiterated its call for the world to work towards the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. “It is deplorable that these universal ideals still continue to be defied with impunity across many parts of… Continue reading On UN Day, Pakistan calls for implementation of UNSC resolutions on Kashmir

Shaolin Temple attracts domestic, foreign visitors despite Covid-19 pandemic

Shaolin Temple attracts domestic, foreign visitors despite Covid-19 pandemic

BEIJING, Oct 24 (APP):Shaolin Temple also known as Shaolin Monastery located at foot of Mount Song near Dengfeng City in Henan Province of China attracts a large number of domestic tourists as well as foreigners living across China. Founded in the 5th century, the monastery has been long renowned for its association with Chinese martial… Continue reading Shaolin Temple attracts domestic, foreign visitors despite Covid-19 pandemic

China-Pakistan trade relationship very important: Ambassador Haque

BEIJING, Oct 24 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said that over the years, China Pakistan trade relationship has become very important and China is already Pakistan’s largest trading partner. “Recently, both the countries launched the Phase-2 of the free trade agreement last year in January. And nearly 1000 products enjoy tariff… Continue reading China-Pakistan trade relationship very important: Ambassador Haque

Pakistan renews pledge to keep pushing UN to settle Kashmir dispute

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (APP): Marking UN Day, Pakistan renewed its pledge to continue to press for the implementation of the Security Council resolutions, which call for a plebiscite to enable Kashmiri people to exercise their right to self-determination. “Like other colonial enterprises, India’s attempt to annex Kashmir will be defeated by the steadfast demand… Continue reading Pakistan renews pledge to keep pushing UN to settle Kashmir dispute

PM performs Umrah; prays for peace and prosperity of Pakistan, Muslim Ummah

PM performs Umrah; prays for peace and prosperity of Pakistan, Muslim Ummah

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, Oct 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Saturday night performed Umrah along with his accompanying delegation on the first day of his three-day visit to the Kingdom. The Prime Minister prayed for peace and prosperity of Pakistan as well as Muslim Ummah. Earlier, soon after his arrival in Madinah Munawara in… Continue reading PM performs Umrah; prays for peace and prosperity of Pakistan, Muslim Ummah

Tributes paid to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at Consulate seminar

NEW YORK, Oct 23 (APP):Speakers at a seminar, organized by Pakistani consulate in NewYork on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, paid glowing tributes to Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) whose life was a beacon of light for the whole humanity. They told the gathering of the members of Pakistani community, presided over by Consul General Ayesha Ali,… Continue reading Tributes paid to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at Consulate seminar

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