GENEVA, Sep 15 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has assured the United Nations that Pakistan would continue to facilitate the international body’s humanitarian relief efforts besides extending logistical support. In his virtual address to the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan, held in Geneva on Tuesday, the foreign minister said Pakistan… Continue reading FM assures UN of Pakistan’s support for relief efforts in Afghanistan
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UNGA’s 76th session opens; new president calls for embracing hope amid challenges
“It has been a tragic and challenging year, but this is a new session,” Shahid, who is the foreign minister of Maldives, said. “We can fall back on the comfort and predictability of systems and procedures, of the United Nations machinery that fills our days, or we can choose to push forward and turn the… Continue reading UNGA’s 76th session opens; new president calls for embracing hope amid challenges
50th PIA special plane airlifts Covid-19 vaccine from China to Pakistan
“PK-6853 is the 50th special cargo flight since launch of transportation of Covid-19 vaccine by the national flag carrier,” Qadir Bux Sangi, PIA Country Manager for China told APP here on Wednesday. One August 29, the national flag carriers airlifted around 12 million doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccines through its four special cargo flights. He said… Continue reading 50th PIA special plane airlifts Covid-19 vaccine from China to Pakistan
SCO to discuss its role in addressing Afghanistan issue
The neighboring countries, which have borne the brunt of the spillover effects of the US’ war in Afghanistan, have to coordinate their policies and work together to help stabilize the situation in the region. As the SCO is a multilateral organization whose primary goal is to combat terrorism and safeguard regional security, it has to… Continue reading SCO to discuss its role in addressing Afghanistan issue
Chinese investors express confidence, satisfaction after meeting with PM Khan
During the meeting with a delegation of Chinese business leaders, Khan vowed to chair a monthly self-review meeting to address their concerns sending a strong signal that the Pakistani government attaches great importance to Chinese companies. Zhang Shilu, general manager of Zhengbang Agriculture Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, who attended the meeting, told the Global Times that… Continue reading Chinese investors express confidence, satisfaction after meeting with PM Khan
Localization key to success for high-end Pakistani handicrafts in Chinese market
“This design is specially made for the Chinese customers; they like it a lot,” noted Muhammad Kamil Khan, CEO of Pak Link Enterprises, while showcasing the high-end Pakistani handicrafts in the 18th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), adding that understanding China’s culture and traditions helps his products make its way into the Chinese market. Muhammad Kamil said… Continue reading Localization key to success for high-end Pakistani handicrafts in Chinese market
Pakistan, China sign MoU on mutual translation and publication of classic works
“Pakistan and China are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-brothers. Litterateur and writers occupy a pivotal role in further strengthening Pakistan-China friendship, laying the foundation of Community of Shared Destiny between our two nations,” he told China Economic Net. “We are working on more MOUs on book translating. We are also establishing links between major… Continue reading Pakistan, China sign MoU on mutual translation and publication of classic works
First humanitarian flight to Kabul marks ‘turning point’ in crisis: WFP
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 14 (APP): The return of humanitarian flights since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is a turning point in the crisis as much-needed relief items were flown in, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said Tuesday. More than 90 per cent of families are struggling to find enough to eat, and with winter… Continue reading First humanitarian flight to Kabul marks ‘turning point’ in crisis: WFP
Over 100 world leaders including PM Imran Khan to address UNGA’s high-level debate next week
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 14 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan will be among more than 100 heads of state and government to address the annual high-level segment of the UN General Assembly session next week, according to the latest speakers list. The Pakistani leader will be speaking to the world leaders via video-link on Sept 24, two… Continue reading Over 100 world leaders including PM Imran Khan to address UNGA’s high-level debate next week
India’s state machinery has become “veritable arm of oppression” in Kashmir: Pakistani envoy
GENEVA, Sep 14 (APP):Pakistan Tuesday denounced India’s “unlawful” measures to deprive the Kashmiri people of their right to self-determination, warning that the Indian state machinery has turned into a “veritable arm of oppression” in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. “The Indian State machinery — from a pliant judiciary to a hand-picked local bureaucracy — has become… Continue reading India’s state machinery has become “veritable arm of oppression” in Kashmir: Pakistani envoy
Pak-Russia coordination, consultations on evolving Afghan situation crucial, PM tells Putin
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stressed that close coordination and consultations between Pakistan and Russia on the evolving situation in Afghanistan were of crucial importance. The Prime Minister said this as he received a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Recalling their earlier telephone conversation of 25 August 2021,… Continue reading Pak-Russia coordination, consultations on evolving Afghan situation crucial, PM tells Putin
Afghan minister urges officials, diplomatic staff to resume their duties
By Erfan Khan KABUL, (Afghanistan) Sep 14 (APP): Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Molvi Amir Khan Muttaqi Tuesday urged the Afghan diplomatic staff and officials that had served under former regime, to return back and resume their work. Addressing a presser here, the minister said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would have no objection to… Continue reading Afghan minister urges officials, diplomatic staff to resume their duties
Pakistan participates as country of honour at Beijing International Book Fair
BEIJING, Sept 14 (APP):Pakistan has participated as the Country of Honour at the 28th Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) began here at China International Exhibition Centre here on Tuesday. Over 50 exquisitely-printed Pakistani books, regarding Pakistan’s history, culture, politics, fiction and arts were showcased at Asia’s largest book fair. Over 20 local paintings were also… Continue reading Pakistan participates as country of honour at Beijing International Book Fair
China hails Pakistan as special partner country at China-ASEAN Expo
BEIJING, Sept 14 (APP):China on Tuesday hailed Pakistan for its participation as special partner country second time in a row at the 18th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held from September 10-13 at Nanning, China’s Guanxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. One again, Pakistan attended the exhibition and meeting as a specially invited cooperation partner. President Dr Alvi delivered… Continue reading China hails Pakistan as special partner country at China-ASEAN Expo
Pakistan would recognize Taliban govt. when it honours rights pledges: Ambassador Khan
WASHINGTON, Sep 14 (APP):Pakistan is monitoring the ability of the new Taliban government in Afghanistan to deliver on the commitments and promises to uphold human rights that they have made to the international community before extending recognition to it, Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan has said. “Whether the Taliban actually abide by those (commitments) is their… Continue reading Pakistan would recognize Taliban govt. when it honours rights pledges: Ambassador Khan
Why are Chinese vaccines welcomed by neighbours?
Sinopharm is getting popular as ‘people’s vaccine’ ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP): The Chinese vaccines are getting a positive response, particularly from the neighbouring countries in Asia. Up to now, China has been donating vaccines to 105 countries, and exporting vaccines to over 60 countries. The total number has exceeded 990 million doses. China has also… Continue reading Why are Chinese vaccines welcomed by neighbours?
Pakistan joins international community to reduce food loss and waste
BEIJING, Sept 14 (APP):In a concerted effort to grapple with the worsening food loss and waste and ensure global food security, officials and experts from various countries including Pakistan and international organisations gathered at the International Conference on Food Loss and Waste (ICFLW) held at China’s east city of Jinan. In a video speech to… Continue reading Pakistan joins international community to reduce food loss and waste
Pakistan urges world community to recognize Afghanistan’s ‘new ground realities’
NEW YORK, Sep 13 (APP): Pakistan’s UN Ambassador, Munir Akram, has urged the international community, especially neighbouring countries, to acknowledge the “new ground realities” in Afghanistan and continue to support Afghan efforts to form an inclusive government. “The Afghans must be encouraged to evolve their own political arrangements,” he wrote in an opinion piece in… Continue reading Pakistan urges world community to recognize Afghanistan’s ‘new ground realities’
UN rights chief concerned over ongoing Indian curbs in Kashmir
GENEVA, Sep 13 (APP):United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Monday voiced her continued concern over the situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying the ongoing use of a tough law, which is aimed at quelling dissent, was “worrying.” “Indian authorities’ restrictions on public assembly, and frequent temporary… Continue reading UN rights chief concerned over ongoing Indian curbs in Kashmir
China to issue commemorative coins for 70 years of Pak-China ties
BEIJING, Sep 13 (APP):China’s central bank will issue a set of commemorative coins on September 16 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the of diplomatic ties between China and Pakistan. The set will contain one gold coin and one silver coin, both legal tenders, according to a statement from the People’s Bank of China (PBC).… Continue reading China to issue commemorative coins for 70 years of Pak-China ties
