UNITED NATIONS, Sep 01 (APP):Rich countries must share their supplies of coronavirus vaccines quickly, in line with recommendations made earlier this year by an independent panel appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the former co-chairs said Tuesday. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, and Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, expressed… Continue reading WHO panel urges rich countries to donate atleast 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses
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UN vows to stay in Afghanistan as last US troops leave
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (APP):With the departure of international troops from Afghanistan, UN agencies have reaffirmed their intention to remain in the war-torn country and assist millions of people, many of whom are internally displaced. Spokesperson Jens Laerke from the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said in Geneva on Tuesday that operations were continuing, and… Continue reading UN vows to stay in Afghanistan as last US troops leave
Pakistan, China wish to see inclusive, broad-based govt in Afghanistan: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Tuesday said both Pakistan and China wish to see an early political settlement and formation of an inclusive, broad-based, and participatory government in Afghanistan. The two countries would continue supporting all efforts in that direction, he told Global Times in an exclusive interview. “There… Continue reading Pakistan, China wish to see inclusive, broad-based govt in Afghanistan: Ambassador Haque
Pakistan calls for staying engaged with Afghanistan to prevent ‘spoilers’ from disrupting peace prospects
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan has called for the international community’s continued engagement with Afghanistan in the backdrop of Monday’s UN Security Council resolution so as to prevent the “spoilers” from disrupting prospects for peace and stability in the war-torn country. “Pakistan is working closely with the regional countries as well as members of… Continue reading Pakistan calls for staying engaged with Afghanistan to prevent ‘spoilers’ from disrupting peace prospects
Pakistan to open consulate general in Germany’s city Munich
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday announced to open the country’s consulate general in Germany’s city Munich. “We will soon inaugurate the Consulate General of Pakistan in Munich and are working to establish Iqbal-Goethe Center in Heidelberg,” the foreign minister said in a tweet, following his announcement at a joint… Continue reading Pakistan to open consulate general in Germany’s city Munich
Afghan businessmen want continuity of policies
By Muhammad Ilyas Khan KABUL, Aug 31 (APP): Business community of Afghanistan has said that peace and stability is a must for steering the war-torn country out of the crisis and putting it on the road to progress and prosperity. The country is passing through a critical juncture and after Taliban’s take over, the business… Continue reading Afghan businessmen want continuity of policies
World community must help Afghan parties to form inclusive government: Amb. Asad Khan
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, has urged the international community to facilitate the Taliban and other Afghan parties to come to a common understanding and form an inclusive government in a bid to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan. “This is really the time an opportunity for international… Continue reading World community must help Afghan parties to form inclusive government: Amb. Asad Khan
US lawmaker thanks Pakistan for helping evacuate people seeking to leave Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (APP): An American senator has thanked Pakistan and other countries that supported evacuations of US, Afghan other nationals from Afghanistan during a conversation with Pakistani Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan on Monday. “Even as the last US troops leave Afghanistan, I’ll continue to do everything in my power to bring home all Americans… Continue reading US lawmaker thanks Pakistan for helping evacuate people seeking to leave Afghanistan
UNSC urges Taliban not to allow Afghan territory to be used to attack any country
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (APP): With China and Russia abstaining, the U.N. Security Council voted to adopt a resolution calling on the Taliban to allow safe passage for those seeking to leave Afghanistan, and not allow the Afghan territory to be used to threaten or attack any nation or shelter terrorists. Thirteen other Council members… Continue reading UNSC urges Taliban not to allow Afghan territory to be used to attack any country
PIA flight carrying first WHO medical supplies lands in Afghanistan: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (APP): Lifesaving medical supplies reached Afghanistan by a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight on Monday, the first UN shipment to arrive since the Taliban takeover more than a week ago, a UN spokesman said. Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told the regular noon briefing at UN Headquarters in New York that the successful… Continue reading PIA flight carrying first WHO medical supplies lands in Afghanistan: UN
Int’l community should respect “people’s will” in Afghanistan: China
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP):China on Monday reiterated that the international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and “people’s will” in Afghanistan. “China believes that the international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and people’s will in Afghanistan,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing while reacting to… Continue reading Int’l community should respect “people’s will” in Afghanistan: China
Xinjiang to maintain stability, peace regardless of changes in Afghanistan: Xu
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP):China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region would maintain peace and stability regardless of changes in neighbouring Afghanistan, Xu Guixiang, a spokesperson of the Xinjiang regional government said on Monday. “No matter how the outside situation has changed, we will maintain stability and peace,” he said while addressing a press conference on Xinjiang-related issues… Continue reading Xinjiang to maintain stability, peace regardless of changes in Afghanistan: Xu
Int’l community should respect "people’s will" in Afghanistan: China
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP):China on Monday reiterated that the international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and “people’s will” in Afghanistan.”China believes that the international community should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity and people’s will in Afghanistan,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing while reacting to French… Continue reading Int’l community should respect "people’s will" in Afghanistan: China
Xinjiang to maintain stability, peace regardless of changes in Afghanistan: Xu
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP):China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region would maintain peace and stability regardless of changes in neighbouring Afghanistan, Xu Guixiang, a spokesperson of the Xinjiang regional government said on Monday.”No matter how the outside situation has changed, we will maintain stability and peace,” he said while addressing a press conference on Xinjiang-related issues here.He… Continue reading Xinjiang to maintain stability, peace regardless of changes in Afghanistan: Xu
First PIA cargo flight carrying WHO medical essentials lands in Mazar-i-Sharif
MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Afghanistan), Aug 30 (APP): As part of the humanitarian air bridge, the first cargo flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying medical supplies of World Health Organization (WHO) landed in Mazar-i-Sharif on Monday. The PK-234 (Boeing 777 AP-BHV), flew from Dubai and landed at the Mazar-i-Sharif Airport – the first international flight to Afghanistan’s… Continue reading First PIA cargo flight carrying WHO medical essentials lands in Mazar-i-Sharif
Pakistani, other international students visit Xi’an
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistani and other international students from North-Western Polytechnical University (NPU) visited the Chinese high-tech companies based in Xi’an, and experienced their latest products. “The visit to the local high-tech companies is a good experience, which inspired me to work hard on my study and build Pakistan well”, said Shabih ul Hassan,… Continue reading Pakistani, other international students visit Xi’an
Afghan children ‘at greater risk than ever’, UNICEF warns
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (APP):A senior official of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), after a visit to Afghanistan, said Sunday that the world “cannot abandon Afghan children now” when their needs are greater than ever before. George Laryea-Adjei, Regional Director for UNICEF South Asia, said children have paid the heaviest price in recent weeks of… Continue reading Afghan children ‘at greater risk than ever’, UNICEF warns
UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to fulfill their obligations to prevent and prosecute cases of enforced disappearance, a “cowardly practice” which the coronavirus pandemic has made even more difficult to combat. The UN chief made the appeal in his message to mark the International Day honouring victims of this… Continue reading UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances
Pakistan hopes Taliban uphold int’l pledges; calls for ensuring ‘things don’t fall apart’ in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (APP): Pakistan looks forward to the Taliban living up to the promises and declarations made to the international community that they would uphold human rights and not allow Afghanistan’s territory to be used against any country, Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan said. “That remains our expectation from them (the Taliban) and we do… Continue reading Pakistan hopes Taliban uphold int’l pledges; calls for ensuring ‘things don’t fall apart’ in Afghanistan
UN chief urges countries to reaffirm commitment to ban nuclear tests
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on countries which have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) to do so “without delay”. The UN chief made the appeal in his message for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, which is being observed Sunday. The date marks the 30th anniversary… Continue reading UN chief urges countries to reaffirm commitment to ban nuclear tests
- Rangers, Police conduct joint operations, apprehend suspects in riverine areas
- Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms. Rukhsana Afzaal in a group photo with students from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she delivered a lecture on Pak-Singapore relations
- CDA urges residents to approach helpline in case of emergency during rainfall
- Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid AlZaabi called on Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik
- Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Housing and Works attending the balloting ceremony of PHAF 1-12/1 Apartments
