UN says Afghan war has entered ‘deadlier, more destructive phase’

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 06 (APP):The UN Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, on Friday told the UN Security Council that the war in the country had entered a “deadlier and more destructive phase”, as most members of the 15-member body called for a political settlement, saying there was no military solution to the conflict. The… Continue reading UN says Afghan war has entered ‘deadlier, more destructive phase’

Indian Govt treading very dangerous path in IIOJK: Ambassador Imtiaz

TOKYO, Aug 6 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Imtiaz Ahmad has stated that the present Indian government was treading a very dangerous path not only within India and the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) but also with its relations with Pakistan. “Human rights situation remains grave in the illegally occupied valley. This has… Continue reading Indian Govt treading very dangerous path in IIOJK: Ambassador Imtiaz

Pakistan to continue to support Kashmiris’ right to self-determination: NSA

  WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (APP): Special Assistant to PM on National Security Dr. Moeed Yusuf on Friday strongly condemned the Hindutva inspired policies of Modi government and its brutal repression of Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), He emphasized that the government of Prime Minster Imran Khan and people of Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan to continue to support Kashmiris’ right to self-determination: NSA

Turkey eases quarantine rules for Pakistani students, work permit holders

ANKARA, 6 August 2021: The Turkish Government, at the request of Pakistan Embassy and keeping in view the hardships faced by Pakistani students to be joining their academic institutions in Turkey after summer break, on Friday revised quarantine rules. Under the new rules, which were effective from Friday (August 6) till September 1, the students… Continue reading Turkey eases quarantine rules for Pakistani students, work permit holders

Kashmir liberation movement is fundamental objective of the new govt: AJK PM

MIRPUR (AJK): Aug 06 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi has said that bureaucracy has a significant role in the implementation of government decisions for the well being of the people of the state. Addressing a meeting of Secretaries to the government in the State metropolis on Friday, he… Continue reading Kashmir liberation movement is fundamental objective of the new govt: AJK PM

Protesting Kashmiri-Americans ask India to reverse its move to strip occupied J-K’s special status

WASHINGTON, Aug 06 (APP): In a memorandum to the Indian Ambassador to the United States, Kashmiri-Americans of diverse backgrounds Thursday called for reversing the changes brought in Jammu and Kashmir since August 5, 2019, the day New Delhi locked down the disputed territory. “The Indian decision of abrogating article 370 and 35 A that guarantees… Continue reading Protesting Kashmiri-Americans ask India to reverse its move to strip occupied J-K’s special status

Pakistan won’t relinquish support to Kashmir cause despite India’s terrorism: Munir Akram

AMBASSADOR MUNIR AKRAM SPEAKING AT THE EVENT TO COMMEMORATE YOUM-E-ISTEHSAL TODAY AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL NEWYORK.

NEW YORK, Aug 06 (APP): Pakistan will never relinquish its “principled support” for the Kashmir cause in the face of any pressure, including Indian-sponsored terrorism and threats of use of force, Ambassador Munir Akram said Thursday. Addressing a well-attended meeting to commemorate “Youm-e-Istehsal”, the second anniversary of the Indian siege of occupied Jammu and Kashmir,… Continue reading Pakistan won’t relinquish support to Kashmir cause despite India’s terrorism: Munir Akram

Pakistan HC in London holds seminar, exhibition to mark Youm-e-Istehsal

LONDON, Aug 5 (APP): Coinciding with the second anniversary of India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan High Commission in London Thursday hosted a seminar and photo exhibition to mark Youm-e-Istehsal. The seminar brought together a large number of British Parliamentarians, Kashmiri leaders, academia and… Continue reading Pakistan HC in London holds seminar, exhibition to mark Youm-e-Istehsal

Pakistan hopes UNSC will make ‘objective evaluation’ of Afghan situation at Friday’s meeting

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 05 (APP): The UN Security Council will meet on Friday to discuss the worsening security situation in Afghanistan, with Pakistan hoping that, under India’s presidency, the 15-member body will make an “objective evaluation” of the developments in that strife-torn country. “The concern about the situation in Afghanistan is understandable,” Pakistan’s Ambassador to… Continue reading Pakistan hopes UNSC will make ‘objective evaluation’ of Afghan situation at Friday’s meeting

Kashmir resolution based on UN resolutions ‘pre-requisite’ for peace in South Asia: Munir Akram

NEW YORK, Aug 05 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, said on Thursday that a settlement of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions was a “pre-requisite” to establish sustainable peace between India and Pakistan, and to avoid another conflict in South Asia. “If another conflict is to… Continue reading Kashmir resolution based on UN resolutions ‘pre-requisite’ for peace in South Asia: Munir Akram

China reiterates stance on Kashmir issue, calls for proper, peaceful resolution

China hopes Azerbaijan, Armenia to resolve tension through dialogue

BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP): China on Thursday reiterated its consistent and clear position on the Kashmir issue, and called for its proper and peaceful settlement under the United Nations (UN) Charter, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and bilateral agreements. “China’s position on the Kashmir issue is consistent and clear. The Kashmir issue is an… Continue reading China reiterates stance on Kashmir issue, calls for proper, peaceful resolution

U.N. ‘deeply concerned’ about civilians trapped by fighting in southern Afghanistan: Spokesman

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 05 (APP): The United Nations is ‘deeply concerned’ about the safety and protection of tens of thousands of people in Lashkar Gah, capital of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, who could be trapped by fighting between government forces and the Taliban, according to a U.N. spokesman. Taliban fighters have moved in on three provincial… Continue reading U.N. ‘deeply concerned’ about civilians trapped by fighting in southern Afghanistan: Spokesman

Kashmir a ‘test case’ for US pledge to uphold human rights, Asad Khan says in letter to key Congressmen

WASHINGTON, Aug 05 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, has urged key US Congressmen to speak out against the “grave” human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and to call on India to peacefully resolve the long-standing Kashmir dispute with Pakistan through dialogue. “It is laudable that… Continue reading Kashmir a ‘test case’ for US pledge to uphold human rights, Asad Khan says in letter to key Congressmen

Pakistani carpets, Chinese photography exhibition begins in Shanghai

BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP): An exhibition of Pakistani carpet art collection and Chinese photography works kicked off in Shanghai on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The cultural exchange art exhibition running through August 8 is titled “Image-Making,” featuring a total of 35 exquisite Pakistani handcraft carpets, including five… Continue reading Pakistani carpets, Chinese photography exhibition begins in Shanghai

˜’Pakistan Film Week’ kicks off with screening of movie ‘˜Motorcycle Girl’ in Beijing

BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP): “Pakistan Film Week” kicked off with screening of “Motorcycle Girl” a biographical adventure drama film based on the life of a young motorcyclist Zenith Irfan here at Art Cinema of China Film Archive. Five movies from Pakistan will be screened to entertain local movie lovers during the first-ever Pakistan Film Week… Continue reading ˜’Pakistan Film Week’ kicks off with screening of movie ‘˜Motorcycle Girl’ in Beijing

New COVID data confirms rising infections globally for four consecutive weeks: UN agency

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 04 (APP): Coronavirus infections have continued to rise globally for more than a month now, with over four million cases reported in the past week alone, the UN health agency reported Wednesday. In its latest update, the World Health Organization (WHO) attributed the uptick to “substantial” caseload increases of 33 per cent… Continue reading New COVID data confirms rising infections globally for four consecutive weeks: UN agency

‘Advanced cardiovascular treatment technology should be promoted in Pakistan’

BEIJING, Aug 4 (APP): Wahid Abdul, a Pakistani student at Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University has hoped to conduct in-depth research on cardiac interventional therapy skills in China and make contributions to his country in the future. “Since I was a child, I have heard ‘long live the Sino-Pakistani friendship’ countless times. From… Continue reading ‘Advanced cardiovascular treatment technology should be promoted in Pakistan’

UN chief welcomes ‘historic’ IMF liquidity boost for governments in need

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 04 (APP): As the coronavirus crisis continues to exacerbate restrictions on government spending throughout the world, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to approve a $650 billion allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to “boost liquidity”. The UN chief issued a statement Tuesday… Continue reading UN chief welcomes ‘historic’ IMF liquidity boost for governments in need

Pakistani mango festivals held in Shanghai, Suzhou

BEIJING, Aug 4 (APP): Pakistani mango festivals were held in the Shanghai and Suzhou, China by Hongqiao Import Commodities Exhibition and Trading Center (HQIICET). Consul general of Pakistan in Shanghai, Hussain Haider attended the event. In his speech for the events, he said that Pakistan grows high-quality mangoes, which are exported to more than 100… Continue reading Pakistani mango festivals held in Shanghai, Suzhou

UN demands end to fighting in Afghanistan as Taliban advance; Doha talks deadlocked

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 04 (APP): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called for an immediate end to fighting in urban areas, as the Taliban continues a ground assault in the south of the country. UNAMA said civilians are bearing the brunt of the violence as fighting enters cities, according to a post on… Continue reading UN demands end to fighting in Afghanistan as Taliban advance; Doha talks deadlocked

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