Kabul gives deserted look after two deadly blasts; local media reports 170 casualties, 200 injuries

Kabul gives deserted look after two deadly blasts; local media reports 170 casualties, 200 injuries

KABUL, Aug 27 (APP):After two deadly blasts on Thursday, Kabul – capital of Afghanistan – Friday gave a deserted look as there was no traffic on roads and markets were closed. Khateeb in Juma congregations prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and early recovery of the injured. They prayed for peace and stability… Continue reading Kabul gives deserted look after two deadly blasts; local media reports 170 casualties, 200 injuries

UNSC condemns Kabul airport attack as ‘especially abhorrent’

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 27 (APP):The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Friday condemned, “in strongest terms”, a deadly attack at Kabul’s airport as “especially abhorrent” for targeting civilians trying to leave Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power and people helping with the evacuation. “The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms all… Continue reading UNSC condemns Kabul airport attack as ‘especially abhorrent’

Pakistan guest of honour at EACT Expo kicked off in Xinjiang, China

BEIJING, Aug 27 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque has said that 2021 Online (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo would play a positive role in deepening Pakistan-China cooperation and trade and inject new impetus into Pakistan’s cooperation with Xinjiang, China. He made these remarks while addressing a seminar titled “Cloud Dialogue for Guest… Continue reading Pakistan guest of honour at EACT Expo kicked off in Xinjiang, China

Pakistani, Chinese intellectuals participates in Pakistan Literature Night in Beijing

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

BEIJING, Aug 27 (APP): Notable Pakistan and Chinese intellectuals and experts participated in Pakistan Literature Night held in the Chinese capital as part of Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF). On the special invitation of Chinese government, Pakistan is participating in BIBF as the Country of Honour to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic… Continue reading Pakistani, Chinese intellectuals participates in Pakistan Literature Night in Beijing

China strongly condemns Kabul airport attack

China condemns attack on Abu Dhabi airport

BEIJING, Aug 27 (APP): China on Friday expressed shock and strongly condemned explosions near the Kabul airport which caused massive casualties. “China is shocked by the explosions near the Kabul airport which caused massive casualties. We also strongly condemn that,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here. He said… Continue reading China strongly condemns Kabul airport attack

News of more blasts in Kabul baseless, Taliban

KABUL, Aug 27 (APP): Taliban on Friday termed the news of more blasts in Kabul city as baseless and said only two explosions had taken place outside Hamid Karzai International Airport on Thursday. In a statement Taliban said the law and order situation was under control and a number of Taliban security personnel around the… Continue reading News of more blasts in Kabul baseless, Taliban

UN chief slams terrorist attack at Kabul airport, voices ‘great concern’ over situation

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the terrorist attack outside Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the incident underscores the volatility of the situation in Afghanistan. “The Secretary General is following with great concern the situation, ongoing situation in Kabul and especially at the airport,” his Spokesman ,Stephane Dujarric, said in a… Continue reading UN chief slams terrorist attack at Kabul airport, voices ‘great concern’ over situation

Pakistan evacuates 7,629 people from Afghanistan since August 15

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan has evacuated a total of 7,629 foreign and Pakistani nationals stranded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover of the neighboring country on August 15 through air and land routes. Pakistan International Airline, the national flag carrier, has so far (till August 26) evacuated 6,578 people from Kabul airport including the personnel… Continue reading Pakistan evacuates 7,629 people from Afghanistan since August 15

UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan to help displaced people

UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan to help displaced people

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (APP):The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a Geneva-based UN agency, on Thursday launched a $24 million urgent appeal to assist hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the conflict and drought in the country over the past two months. Stuart Simpson, IOM Afghanistan Chief of Mission, said the agency is working… Continue reading UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan to help displaced people

Taliban assures business community for peace, security restoration in Afghanistan: ACCI president

APP61-260821 KABUL: August 26 - President Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries Muhammad Younas Khan Momand talking to APP correspondent Muhammad Ilyas Khan. APP

By Muhammad Ilyas Khan KABUL, Aug.26 (APP):Afghanistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) President Muhammad Younas Khan Momand Thursday said the Taliban leadership had assured the business community for the restoration of peace and security and they were hopeful of fulfillment of their pledges. In an exclusive interview with APP, he said there was vast… Continue reading Taliban assures business community for peace, security restoration in Afghanistan: ACCI president

Denmark lauds Pakistan’s ‘rapid, efficient & broad assistance’ on airlifts from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Denmark on Thursday said that without Pakistan’s “rapid, efficient and broad assistance”, the success of joint operations for evacuations and airlifts from Afghanistan would not have been possible. ​“In the situation evolving in Afghanistan, we are deeply grateful for the professional assistance and outstanding support to enable airlifts of vulnerable persons… Continue reading Denmark lauds Pakistan’s ‘rapid, efficient & broad assistance’ on airlifts from Afghanistan

WFP chief lauds Pakistan’s support to form ‘humanitarian air bridge’ to Afghanistan

WFP chief David Beasley - File photo

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Executive director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley on Thursday acknowledged Pakistan’s support for repairing its damaged planes returning from Kabul and establishing a “humanitarian air bridge” to the war-torn country. “Our damaged planes from Kabul have been repaired, and WFP is now ready to establish a humanitarian… Continue reading WFP chief lauds Pakistan’s support to form ‘humanitarian air bridge’ to Afghanistan

Afghans repeat history for not bowing before any super power: Shahabuddin

Afghans repeat history for not bowing before any super power: Shahabuddin

KABUL, Aug 26 (APP):Senior Taliban Leader and member of Qatar Negotiating Team, Shahabuddin Dilawar Thursday said Afghans had once again repeated their history of not bowing before anyone and defeated the lone super power of the world and its allied forces of NATO. “He said it all was possible owing to the sacrifices of thousands… Continue reading Afghans repeat history for not bowing before any super power: Shahabuddin

FM arrives in Iran to discuss Afghan issue

TEHRAN (Iran), Aug 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday arrived in the Iranian capital on the last leg of his four-nation tour to hold discussion with leadership on the evolving situation of Afghanistan. Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran Rahim Hayat Qureshi and senior Foreign Ministry officials welcomed Foreign Minister Qureshi at the Mehrabad… Continue reading FM arrives in Iran to discuss Afghan issue

Pakistani military to participate in Common Destiny 2021 Peacekeeping Exercise in China

BEIJING, Aug 26 (APP)::Pakistan Army will participate in the “Common Destiny 2021” International Peacekeeping Exercise to be held at PLA 90Queshan Tactical Training Base in China from September 6-15, Spokesperson of China’s Ministry of National Defense, Senior Col Tan Kefei said on Thursday. China, Pakistan, Mongolia, Thailand and other countries will send more than 1,000… Continue reading Pakistani military to participate in Common Destiny 2021 Peacekeeping Exercise in China

Pak-China youth should strengthen exchanges: Pakistani student

BEIJING, Aug 26 (APP)::The people to people exchanges and communications should be strengthen among the youth of Pakistan and China to further cement friendship between the two countries, said a Pakistani student studying in Xi’an, China. “I think this (summer camp) is one of the best ways to explore China, its universities, languages and customs.… Continue reading Pak-China youth should strengthen exchanges: Pakistani student

14 million people in Afghanistan could starve without urgent aid, UN food agency warns

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 26 (APP):The World Food Programme (WFP), a Rome-based UN agency, has warned that Afghanistan is facing a hunger crisis following a recent drought, mounting food prices, and political turmoil, saying it urgently needs $200 million to support 14 million people until the end of year. The country’s second drought in three years… Continue reading 14 million people in Afghanistan could starve without urgent aid, UN food agency warns

Moeed Yusuf urges US, Pakistan to move on and work together in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (APP):The United States and Pakistan have a shared interest in working together in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s National Security Adviser, Moeed Yusuf, has said, but pointed out that it will require fixing the bilateral relationship by “moving past their problems.” “Afghan instability could lead to more terrorism, refugees and economic hardship… Continue reading Moeed Yusuf urges US, Pakistan to move on and work together in Afghanistan

FM arrives in Turkmenistan to discuss Afghanistan’s situation

ASHGABAT (Turkmenistan), Aug 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday arrived in Turkmenistan on the third leg of his four-nation tour. The visit is the part of Pakistan’s efforts to hold consultations with the neighbouring states on the evolving situation of Afghanistan. At the Ashgabat Airport, Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan Irfan Ahmed and… Continue reading FM arrives in Turkmenistan to discuss Afghanistan’s situation

Leading US paper highlights Pakistan’s drive to plant 10 billion trees to combat climate change

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (APP):A leading American newspaper has devoted a full page to highlight Pakistan’s “ambitious” mission to plant 10 billion trees to fight global warming, with 13 photographs to show the huge amount of work being done and its results. In a write-up with the photos of greening Pakistan, Tik Root, who covers climate… Continue reading Leading US paper highlights Pakistan’s drive to plant 10 billion trees to combat climate change

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