UNITED NATONS, Sep 20 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen, discussed several issues of mutual concern, including Afghanistan, the Middle East Process, and the situation in Myanmar during a meeting on Sunday, according to a UN press release. The press release gave… Continue reading OIC Secretary-General discusses Afghanistan, other issues with UN chief
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Kashmiris to stage big protest when Indian PM Modi addresses UNGA
NEW YORK, Sep 19 (APP):Kashmiris, Pakistanis and their allies from across the world will stage a demonstration outside the United Nations building when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the UN General Assembly on September 25 to protest the Indian atrocities in Kashmir and call for the exercise of their UN-pledged right of self-determination. Th… Continue reading Kashmiris to stage big protest when Indian PM Modi addresses UNGA
Afghanistan, climate change top list of issues at UNGA debate; Imran to address Sept 24
IFTIKHAR ALI UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (APP): Afghanistan, climate change and the coronavirus crises will dominate discussions at the U.N. General Assembly’s hybrid high-level debate starting Tuesday in which a large number of world leaders, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, are set to participate, as security is tightened in New York. Despite U.S. requests that… Continue reading Afghanistan, climate change top list of issues at UNGA debate; Imran to address Sept 24
Large-scale farming to bring agricultural progress in Pakistan: Chinese scholar
BEIJING, Sep 19 (APP): “There is enormous potential for China and Pakistan to cooperate in energy, animal husbandry, cold water fish, agricultural machinery and comprehensive agricultural projects on a village or region scale will prolong industry chain and bring more benefits to Pakistani people,” said Long Ruijun, Professor at School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University.… Continue reading Large-scale farming to bring agricultural progress in Pakistan: Chinese scholar
Tianjin, Punjab sign “Letter of Intent” to establish sister-province relationship
BEIJING, Sep 19 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque and Mayor of Tianjin Municipality, Liao Guoxun, have signed a “Letters of Intent” for establishment of sister-province and city relationships with Punjab, Karachi and Islamabad. Earlier,”Ambassador Haque held a meeting with Secretary of CPC Tianjin Municipal Central Committee Li Hongzhong. Mayor of Tianjin Municipality… Continue reading Tianjin, Punjab sign “Letter of Intent” to establish sister-province relationship
UNICEF stresses Afghan girls must not be excluded from school
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 18 (APP): The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the reopening of secondary schools in Afghanistan on Saturday, after months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic, but stressed that girls must not be kept from the classroom. “We are deeply worried”, UNICEF chief Henrietta Fore said in a statement, “that many girls… Continue reading UNICEF stresses Afghan girls must not be excluded from school
World on ‘catastrophic’ path to hit 2.7-degree temperature rise: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 18 (APP):A new United Nations report has warned that the planet will likely warm by more than 2.7 degrees Celsius by the end of the century unless governments take extra steps to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The report, released just months ahead of November’s UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, highlights the… Continue reading World on ‘catastrophic’ path to hit 2.7-degree temperature rise: UN
UNSC extends mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for six months
UN-Council-Call ”’:The United Nations Security Council has extended for six months the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) — a temporary extension given the uncertainty in the war-torn country since the Taliban takeover last month. All 15 members of the Council voted for a resolution extending UNAMA’s mandate till 17 March 2022,… Continue reading UNSC extends mandate of UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for six months
Foreign media explores cultural, scenic sites in China’s Gansu province
BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP):A group of foreign media based in the Chinese capital and other cities explored historical, cultural and tourist places in Gansu – the Silk Road’s corridor to China. Entrusted by the Press Department of Gansu Provincial Party Committee, “The World and China” Magazine coordinated and organized 12 foreign journalists and photographers from… Continue reading Foreign media explores cultural, scenic sites in China’s Gansu province
High time to rejuvenate two-way tourism between China, Pakistan: Experts
BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP):Representatives from China and Pakistan introduced their rich and colorful tourism resources to the guests at China-Pakistan Two-way Tourism Promotion Conference cum Unveiling Ceremony of China-Pakistan Tourism One-stop Service Center held in Qingdao, China and agreed that it was high time to rejuvenate two-way tourism between the two countries. They are full… Continue reading High time to rejuvenate two-way tourism between China, Pakistan: Experts
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to upgrade ties to “long-term strategic partnership” level
DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Pakistan and Tajikistan, building on the previous understandings and given the strong desire of two countries to further promote mutual cooperation in diverse areas, have decided to upgrade the bilateral relations to the level of a long-term strategic partnership. The decision was taken during the two-day (September 15-17) official visit of… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to upgrade ties to “long-term strategic partnership” level
UNICEF says 77 million children spent 18 months out of class worldwide
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 17 (APP):The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said the world is facing an education crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has left nearly 77 million children shut out of the classroom for the past 18 months. The agency said that Bangladesh, the Philippines and Panama are among the countries that kept… Continue reading UNICEF says 77 million children spent 18 months out of class worldwide
China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran reaffirms pledge to promoting peace in Afghanistan, region: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP):While commenting on informal meeting of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran on Afghan issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian Friday said that the parties reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, security and stability in Afghanistan and the region at large. China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Dushanbe… Continue reading China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran reaffirms pledge to promoting peace in Afghanistan, region: Zhao Lijian
Human Rights Watch calls on India to stop harassment of critics
NEW YORK, Sep 17 (APP):Human Rights Watch (HRW), a prominent international watchdog body, Friday accused the Indian authorities of using politically motivated allegations of tax evasion and financial irregularities to “silence human rights activists, journalists, and other critics of the government”, and called for an end to their harassment. In a statement, the New York-based… Continue reading Human Rights Watch calls on India to stop harassment of critics
Afghanistan passing through defining moment; inclusive govt must to achieve sustainable peace: PM
DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday stressed that the establishment of an inclusive government with all ethnic groups on board was a must to achieve sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan, which was passing through a defining moment. “Peace and stability in Afghanistan is not only important for Pakistan and Tajikistan… Continue reading Afghanistan passing through defining moment; inclusive govt must to achieve sustainable peace: PM
Afghan students having valid admission documents to be facilitated to join studies in Pakistan
KABUL, Sep 17 (APP): Pakistan Embassy in Kabul has stated that Afghan students having valid documents of admission in Pakistani academic institutions will be facilitated to join their studies. For this purpose, the Afghan students have been requested to register with the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul. “The Afghan students having valid admissions in… Continue reading Afghan students having valid admission documents to be facilitated to join studies in Pakistan
PM gets a warm welcome at Tajikistan Presidential Palace
DUSHANBE, Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived here at Qasr-e-Millat presidential palace to hold talks with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan. The Prime Minister, upon arrival at Qasr-e-Millat, was warmly received by President Emomali Rahmon and the two leaders shook hands. The Prime Minister was… Continue reading PM gets a warm welcome at Tajikistan Presidential Palace
PM, Chinese FM discuss Sino-Pak ties, CPEC
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), Sep 17 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Friday on the sidelines of SCO Council of Heads of State in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe and discussed China-Pakistan bilateral relations, economic corridor and regional situation. Terming Pakistan and China as ‘iron brothers’ and strategic partners, the… Continue reading PM, Chinese FM discuss Sino-Pak ties, CPEC
China urges India to stick to UNSC resolution to refrain from engaging in nuclear tests
BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP): China hopes all parties in South Asia, including India, will make constructive efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the region, the Chinese Foreign Ministry, citing the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1172, said on Friday. in response to India’s plan to conduct a trial of intercontinental-range ballistic missile that covers… Continue reading China urges India to stick to UNSC resolution to refrain from engaging in nuclear tests
Pakistan-China Friendship Marathon held in Tianjin, China
TIANJIN, Sep 17 (APP): A large number of Pakistani and Chinese nationals participated in the Pakistan-China Friendship Marathon held here on Friday. The Embassy of Pakistan in coordination with Tianjin Municipal Government organized the marathon. The event was part of the celebrations of 70 years of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan. It was a… Continue reading Pakistan-China Friendship Marathon held in Tianjin, China
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