DUSHANBE, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that Pakistan was committed to further enhancing its relations with Belarus across all fields of mutual interest, including trade, investment, agriculture, industry and defence. The Prime Minister said this during the meeting with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko held here in the capital of… Continue reading Pakistan committed to enhance ties with Belarus in all fields of mutual interest: PM
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Taliban approach on anti-terror efforts, inclusive govt welcoming: Russian FM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Taliban’s approach on fighting against terrorism, drug trafficking and prevention of threats for neighboring countries was welcoming. “The Taliban proclaimed their goals themselves, declaring, in particular, their commitment to further fighting against terrorism and drug trafficking. They assured everyone else that they would do… Continue reading Taliban approach on anti-terror efforts, inclusive govt welcoming: Russian FM
US in regular touch with Pakistan on Afghanistan: State Department
WASHINGTON, Sep 16 (APP):United States is in regular contact with Pakistan on Afghanistan and the two countries have discussed the issue in some detail, State Department spokesman Ned Price has said. “We have been in regular touch with Pakistani counterparts as well as Pakistani leadership. We’ve discussed Afghanistan in some detail,” he said in reply… Continue reading US in regular touch with Pakistan on Afghanistan: State Department
U.N says world likely to miss climate targets despite coronavirus pause in carbon emissions
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 16 (APP):The United Nations released a report Thursday warning that the coronavirus pandemic has not slowed the pace of climate change, as carbon emissions are back to 2019 levels. Greenhouse gas concentrations are now at record levels, and the planet is on path towards dangerous overheating, according to the multi-agency climate report.… Continue reading U.N says world likely to miss climate targets despite coronavirus pause in carbon emissions
PM, Belarusian president agree on close Islamabad-Minsk links
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko met here in the capital of Tajikistan on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relationship in diverse fields. The meeting, held on the sidelines of 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS) Summit, focused on closed… Continue reading PM, Belarusian president agree on close Islamabad-Minsk links
PM Imran’s active efforts for practical cooperation with China commendable: FM
BEIJING, Sep 16 (APP):China appreciates the importance attached by Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani government on practical cooperation with China and their active efforts, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Thursday. “As all weather strategic cooperative partners, the two sides have constantly deepened economic and trade cooperation,” Zhao Lijian said during his regular… Continue reading PM Imran’s active efforts for practical cooperation with China commendable: FM
PM invites Tajik investors to Pakistan citing govt’s facilitation, incentives
DUSHANBE, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday invited the business community of Tajikistan to invest their capital in Pakistan, assuring them of all out facilitation by his government. Addressing the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Business Forum, the prime minister said his government was already on the course of incentivizing and facilitating own business sector through… Continue reading PM invites Tajik investors to Pakistan citing govt’s facilitation, incentives
PM Imran’s active efforts for practical cooperation with China commendable: FM
BEIJING, Sep 16 (APP):China appreciates the importance attached by Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistani government on practical cooperation with China, and their active efforts, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Thursday. “As all weather strategic cooperative partners, the two sides have constantly deepened economic and trade cooperation,” Zhao Lijian said during his regular… Continue reading PM Imran’s active efforts for practical cooperation with China commendable: FM
PM, Kazakh president affirm cooperation in trade, transportation
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met here in the capital of Tajikistan and affirmed the commitment to enhance bilateral relations in diverse fields particularly trade, investment and transportation links. The meeting, held on the sidelines of 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State… Continue reading PM, Kazakh president affirm cooperation in trade, transportation
Sirajuddin Haqqani assures UN envoy of ‘no hurdle’ in relief work
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Afghanistan’s Acting Minister for Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani has assured the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons that the organization could carry out its humanitarian work in the country “without any hurdle”. “IEA Interior Minister stressed that UN personnel can conduct their work without any hurdle and deliver vital aid to… Continue reading Sirajuddin Haqqani assures UN envoy of ‘no hurdle’ in relief work
HICs awarded letter of appointment at Pakistan Embassy Beijing
BEIJING, Sep 16 (APP):Newly appointed eight Honorary Investment Counsellors (HICs) were awarded letters and certificates at a special ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan. These HICs have been appointed by Government of Pakistan to help promote bilateral trade and investment promotion between the two countries. The newly appointed HICs included – Fang Qiuchen, Chairman… Continue reading HICs awarded letter of appointment at Pakistan Embassy Beijing
Mullah Baradar among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2021
NEW YORK, Sep 16 (APP):Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister in the Taliban’s caretaker government, has been named among the 100 most influential people of 2021 by Time magazine, giving him a boost internationally at a critical time for Afghanistan. The list, unveiled on Wednesday, has chosen the “influential people” under six categories: leaders,… Continue reading Mullah Baradar among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2021
PM arrives in Tajikistan to attend SCO summit
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe on Thursday, where he will represent the the country at 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (SCO-CHS) Summit. Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda received the Prime Minister at Dushanbe International Airport. A high-level ministerial delegation including Foreign Minister… Continue reading PM arrives in Tajikistan to attend SCO summit
Pakistan as Guest of Honor at China (Sichuan)-South & Southeast Asia Business Leaders Summit
BEIJING, Sept 16 (APP):Pakistan participated as the Guest of Honor in the 11th China (Sichuan)-South Asia aand Southeast Asia Business Leaders Summit held in Chengdu, the capital of China’s southwestern province Sichuan. The South Asia-China Business Council Sichuan Liaison Office was unveiled at the Summit, which will integrate the province into China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).… Continue reading Pakistan as Guest of Honor at China (Sichuan)-South & Southeast Asia Business Leaders Summit
Pakistan takes part in “Shared Destiny” peacekeeping exercise in China
BEIJING, Sep 16 (APP):More than 1,000 troops from China, Pakistan, Mongolia and Thailand conducted a joint multinational peacekeeping exercise at military training base in China’s Henan province The drills included operations such as the construction of temporary facilities, armed patrols and escorts, the protection of civilians as well as the suppression of terrorists, according to… Continue reading Pakistan takes part in “Shared Destiny” peacekeeping exercise in China
Prominent Kashmir advocacy group hails Bhat ‘s election as APHC chief
WASHINGTON, Sep 16 (APP):The World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKA), an advocacy group, has welcomed the election of Kashmiri leader Masarat Alam Bhat as chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), saying he is a “strong and capable” successor to iconic Syed Ali Geelani, who passed away last week. “We congratulate Masarat Alam as Chairman… Continue reading Prominent Kashmir advocacy group hails Bhat ‘s election as APHC chief
Global economy projected to show fastest growth in 50 years: UNCTAD
In its new report released on Wednesday, the agency said that the rebound was highly uneven along regional, sectoral and income lines, however. During 2022, UNCTAD expects global growth to slow to 3.6 per cent, leaving world income levels trailing some 3.7 per cent below the pre-pandemic trend line. The report also warns that growth… Continue reading Global economy projected to show fastest growth in 50 years: UNCTAD
Pakistan hits back at India calling it sponsor and practitioner of state terrorism
GENEVA, Sep 15 (APP): A Pakistani diplomat Wednesday categorically rejected India’s sweeping allegations about Pakistan’s treatment of its minorities and involvement in terrorism, and called New Delhi the principal sponsor, financier and abettor of state terrorism. “We have presented concrete evidence in our recent dossier on IIOJK (Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir) that India… Continue reading Pakistan hits back at India calling it sponsor and practitioner of state terrorism
Afghanistan on “historic crossroads”, its people should be incentivized: PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that as Afghanistan was at historic crossroads, there was a need for the international community to incentivize its people to achieve peace and stability. “There is another fallacy that Afghanistan can be controlled from outside. There is a history. No puppet government in Afghanistan… Continue reading Afghanistan on “historic crossroads”, its people should be incentivized: PM
Annual Meeting of China-Pakistan Business Council held in Chengdu, China
BEIJING, Sep 15 (APP): The Annual Meeting of China-Pakistan Business Council to promote economic and trade relations between Pakistan and China was held at China’s south-western city Chengdu on Wednesday. Featured opportunities, connectivity, and cooperation, the meeting gathers bilateral diplomats and commercial personnel. Representatives engaged in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) also participated online. As the… Continue reading Annual Meeting of China-Pakistan Business Council held in Chengdu, China
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