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
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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
PIA airlifts another 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines from China to Pakistan
BEIJING, Aug 29 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) special flights have airlifted fresh batch of 12 million doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccines from Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad. “PIA special flights PK-6852, PK-6853, PK-6854 and PK-6856 transported 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccine procured from China for vaccination of people under government’s ongoing prevention and… Continue reading PIA airlifts another 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines from China to Pakistan
Pakistan Pavilion launched in Urumqi to showcase Made-in-Pakistan products in China
BEIJING, Aug 29 (APP): A “VR Pakistan National Pavilion” was launched at the ongoing 2021 Online (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo (EACT EXPO 2021) to showcase Made-in-Pakistan products to the globe especially China during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to its operator UNI International Business Consultancy Co. Ltd., the VR pavilion is a permanent online… Continue reading Pakistan Pavilion launched in Urumqi to showcase Made-in-Pakistan products in China
CAEXPO to be held online, offline from Sept 10
BEIJING, Aug 29 (APP): The 18th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) will take place both online and offline in Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from September 10-13. Pakistan, like previous year, will be the special partner country at the CAEXPO, which is a high-level dialogue platform of concerted efforts, successfully convened for 17… Continue reading CAEXPO to be held online, offline from Sept 10
Chinese expert sees great potential in Pakistan service trade
BEIJING, Aug 28 (APP):”Pakistan is a country with a population of more than 200 million and has a huge consumer market. Population and resources are huge advantages for the development of service trade, and their labor force is very young,” said Zhang Wei, chief expert of China Association of Trade in Services. During the FY2020-2021,… Continue reading Chinese expert sees great potential in Pakistan service trade
Ambassador Haque visits China-Pakistan Iron Brothers Young Artists Exhibition in Beijing
BEIJING, Aug 28 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque visited China-Pakistan Iron Brothers Young Artists Exhibition held at Beijing Auto Museum and highly appreciated display of paintings done by Chinese and Pakistani children. The exhibition, a part of 70th anniversary celebrations of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, was intended to promote… Continue reading Ambassador Haque visits China-Pakistan Iron Brothers Young Artists Exhibition in Beijing
Pakistan for ‘inclusive’ govt in Afghanistan, but recognition only after regional consultations: Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 28 (APP):Pakistan would like an “inclusive, broad-based government” in Afghanistan, but the question of recognition would arise only after the leaders of Taliban and other groups, now in talks, form a government, Ambassador Munir Akram has said. “We are consulting with all the regional countries in order to have a coordinated approach… Continue reading Pakistan for ‘inclusive’ govt in Afghanistan, but recognition only after regional consultations: Munir Akram
Pakistani envoy calls for investment in peace to boost counter terrorism efforts in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, has said that investment in peace in Afghanistan would be the best way to counter terrorism, as he underlined the need for an inclusive government to ensure long-term stability of the war-ravaged country. “If there is no peace in Afghanistan, there would… Continue reading Pakistani envoy calls for investment in peace to boost counter terrorism efforts in Afghanistan
Pakistan helping in plans to fly medical supplies to Afghanistan: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 28 (APP):Pakistan is supporting efforts to fly humanitarian supplies into Afghanistan where medical stocks are dwindling and the airport in Kabul crippled by a terrorist attack, a senior Wold Health Organization (WHO) said in Geneva Friday. “We have only a few days of supplies left and we’re exploring all options to bring… Continue reading Pakistan helping in plans to fly medical supplies to Afghanistan: WHO
Pakistan must be part of ‘sustainable’ solution in Afghanistan, Key US lawmaker
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (APP): US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Friday praised Pakistani government for helping to evacuate people wanting to leave Afghanistan, and said that Pakistan must be part of “sustainable solution” to the conflict in the country. “Very much appreciate the efforts of the Pakistani government to assist with the evacuation of U.S. citizens,… Continue reading Pakistan must be part of ‘sustainable’ solution in Afghanistan, Key US lawmaker
US strikes back at ISIS-K with drone strike in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (APP):US military conducted a drone strike on Friday against the ISIS-K terrorist group in Afghanistan in an apparent retaliatory attack against those who claimed responsibility for the attack Thursday outside Kabul’s airport. “U.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counter terrorism operation today against an ISIS-K planner,” said Captain Bill Urban, spokesman for… Continue reading US strikes back at ISIS-K with drone strike in Afghanistan
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’
