BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP):The Government of Hong Kong SAR has decided to recognize Covid-19 Immunization Certificates issued in Pakistan to facilitate Hong Kong residents of Pakistan origin to travel directly to Hong Kong from Pakistan. The decision was taken after a meeting between Consul General of Pakistan, Bilal Ahmad Butt and Professor Sophia S C… Continue reading Hong Kong SAR recognizes Covid-19 immunization certificates issued in Pakistan
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FM, Japanese counterpart discuss bilateral ties, situation in Afghanistan
NEW YORK, Sep 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday met the Foreign Minister of Japan, Motegi Toshimitsu, on the sidelines of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan as well as on other issues… Continue reading FM, Japanese counterpart discuss bilateral ties, situation in Afghanistan
Pakistan committed to further solidify political, economic ties with Finland: FM
NEW YORK, Sep 24 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s resolve to further solidify its political and economic ties with Finland. He added that reopening of the Finnish Embassy in Islamabad would further facilitate trade relations as well as promotion of people-to-people contacts. The Foreign Minister said this during the… Continue reading Pakistan committed to further solidify political, economic ties with Finland: FM
Afridi briefs HRW’s UN director on India’s rights abuses in Kashmir
NEW YORK, Sep 24 (APP):Sheharyar Afridi, chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, briefed the Director United Nations of the Human Rights Watch (HRW), Louis Charbonneau, on the human rights situation in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) when he met him in New York on Thursday. The meeting took place on the margins… Continue reading Afridi briefs HRW’s UN director on India’s rights abuses in Kashmir
FM Qureshi, US State Secretary Blinken discuss Afghanistan, bilateral ties
NEW YORK, Sep 24 (APP):Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday and discussed bilateral relations and the situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban take over of the war-torn country. Although the two top diplomats have been in touch with since January this year, but this was… Continue reading FM Qureshi, US State Secretary Blinken discuss Afghanistan, bilateral ties
CPEC brings direct investment of US$ 25.4 billion to Pakistan: Ning Jizhe
BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP):Deputy Head of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Ning Jizhe said on Thursday that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has reaped fruitful results over the past eight years, bringing a direct investment of US$ 25.4 billion to Pakistan and creating… Continue reading CPEC brings direct investment of US$ 25.4 billion to Pakistan: Ning Jizhe
FM Qureshi urges OIC to boost its efforts to promote Kashmir settlement as situation deteriorating
NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP):Pakistan Thursday called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to step up its efforts to facilitate a lasting solution to the Kashmir dispute as the situation in the disputed territory has taken a turn for the worse. “The oppressed people of Kashmir, now more than ever, count on OIC and… Continue reading FM Qureshi urges OIC to boost its efforts to promote Kashmir settlement as situation deteriorating
Kashmiri people count on OIC, Ummah now more than ever: Qureshi
NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday while calling for OIC’s enhanced efforts for a lasting solution to Jammu and Kashmir dispute, said the oppressed Kashmiri people counted on OIC and Muslim Ummah more than ever. The foreign minister, in his remarks during the Breakfast Meeting with members of the OIC… Continue reading Kashmiri people count on OIC, Ummah now more than ever: Qureshi
Pakistan, Slovenia agree to enhance engagement through high-level exchanges
NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday met Slovenian counterpart Dr. Anze Logar wherein they agreed to enhance bilateral interaction and engagement through high-level exchanges. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of UN General Assembly’s 76th session here, the two foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, cooperation… Continue reading Pakistan, Slovenia agree to enhance engagement through high-level exchanges
Pakistan urges ‘global alliance’ against growing Islamophobia, other forms of racism
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 (APP): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for building a “global alliance” against the rise and spread of contemporary forms of racism, including Islamophobia, at a high-level UN General Assembly meeting held Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action… Continue reading Pakistan urges ‘global alliance’ against growing Islamophobia, other forms of racism
Concerted efforts to boost China-Pak cross-border e-commerce: Li Yiman
BEIJING, Sept 23 (APP): The cross-border e-commerce has emerged as a new star in global trade and with a huge young population, Pakistan is well-positioned to develop its cross-border e-commerce. “As a newly appointed Honourable Investment Counsellor, I want to make my own share of contribution and provide one-stop logistics services to boost cross-border e-commerce… Continue reading Concerted efforts to boost China-Pak cross-border e-commerce: Li Yiman
Light show held at Great Wall of China to celebrate Pakistan-China friendship
BEIJING, Sep 23 (APP): An exquisite and colourful light show was organized at the Badaling Section of the China’s iconic Great Wall as part of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The event was jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing and People’s Government… Continue reading Light show held at Great Wall of China to celebrate Pakistan-China friendship
At UN, Boris Johnson highlights PM Imran Khan’s 10 billion trees project
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 (APP): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for following the example of his Pakistani counterpart, Imran Khan, to plant 10 billion trees, as he told world leaders at the United Nations that humanity has to “grow up” and tackle climate change. In a speech to the UN General Assembly on… Continue reading At UN, Boris Johnson highlights PM Imran Khan’s 10 billion trees project
FM Qureshi, Sheikh Mohammed discuss Afghan situation
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani Wednesday discussed Afghan situation The foreign minister held a meeting with the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on the sidelines of the 76th UN General… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Sheikh Mohammed discuss Afghan situation
FM stresses upon increased Pak-Norway collaboration in diverse fields
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday underscored the need for increased collaboration in political, economic, clean energy, and other areas of mutual interest between Pakistan and Norway. The foreign minister held a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Norway Ine Eriksen Soreide on the sidelines of the… Continue reading FM stresses upon increased Pak-Norway collaboration in diverse fields
Pakistan highly values its ties with Ireland: FM
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said that Pakistan highly valued its relations with Ireland, bilaterally as well as in the context of the United Nations and the European Union. Foreign minister met with Foreign Minister of Ireland Simon Coveney on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly… Continue reading Pakistan highly values its ties with Ireland: FM
China, Russia, Pakistan call on world community to continue humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Sep 22 (APP): The special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan on the Afghan issue who jointly visited Kabul had engagements with senior officials of Afghan interim government have called on world community to continue provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday. The three countries and… Continue reading China, Russia, Pakistan call on world community to continue humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: Zhao Lijian
FM Qureshi for providing unconditional humanitarian assistance to Afghan people
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday emphasized the need for sustained engagement, renewal of developmental partnerships, and provision of unconditional humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. He expressed these views during the meeting with Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) here on the side-lines of… Continue reading FM Qureshi for providing unconditional humanitarian assistance to Afghan people
Qureshi calls for EU’s sustained engagement for stability in Afghanistan
NEW YORK, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday called for sustained and positive engagement of the international community, particularly of the European Union, for supporting stability and socio-economic development in Afghanistan. He stressed that Afghanistan was at a cross-roads and that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was of crucial importance for… Continue reading Qureshi calls for EU’s sustained engagement for stability in Afghanistan
Pakistan urges UN Human Rights Council to halt India’s rights abuses in Kashmir
GENEVA, Sep 22 (APP):Pakistan told the UN Human Rights Council Wednesday that India continues to trample upon Kashmiri people’s fundamental rights, and urged the 47-member body to act and halt those abuses. Speaking in a general debate, Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN offices in Geneva, also called on the Council to demand that… Continue reading Pakistan urges UN Human Rights Council to halt India’s rights abuses in Kashmir
