Pakistan urges better protection of civilians in armed conflict; no immunity for int’l law violators

UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (APP):Pakistan has called for reinforcing the concept of protection of civilians and accountability in all situations of armed conflict, including in Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir, saying there should be no impunity for violators of international law. “The goal of protection of civilians is best served by preventing the outbreak of… Continue reading Pakistan urges better protection of civilians in armed conflict; no immunity for int’l law violators

Nigeria inducts JF-17 Thunder fighters as it upgrades air force

BEIJING, May 26 (APP):Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inducted the JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft into its fleet as part of an ongoing modernization. Nigeria ordered three of the Sino-Pakistani fighters in 2018 to strengthen its air combat capability. The Nigerian Air Force officially inducted three JF-17 fighter jets at the country’s Makurdi Air Base, while… Continue reading Nigeria inducts JF-17 Thunder fighters as it upgrades air force

Pakistan national costume culture exhibition held in Shanghai

BEIJING, May 26 (APP):”Pakistan National Costume Culture Exhibition” and “Shanghai Textile Machinery Centennial Exhibition” held in Shanghai to mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and 100th anniversary of founding of Communist Party of China (CPC), respectively. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, in his keynote speech during… Continue reading Pakistan national costume culture exhibition held in Shanghai

Indian external affairs minister discusses ‘peace and security issues’ with UN chief: Spokesman Dujarric

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP):India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Tuesday discussed with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the Covid-19 situation and covered “a number of other peace and security issues” during their meeting in New York, according to a UN Spokesman. But, responding to questions, Spokesman Stephane Dujarric would not spell out the “peace… Continue reading Indian external affairs minister discusses ‘peace and security issues’ with UN chief: Spokesman Dujarric

Two fallen Pakistani peacekeepers among over 100 to be honoured at UN ceremony

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Two Pakistanis are among the 129 United Nations peacekeepers from around the world, who will be honoured posthumously on Thursday at a special ceremony marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The Pakistani peacekeepers are: Sepoy Muhammad Azhar Aziz, who served with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the… Continue reading Two fallen Pakistani peacekeepers among over 100 to be honoured at UN ceremony

First high-level women forum held in China to mark seven decades of diplomatic ties

BEIJING, May 25 (APP): First High-level Women Forum was held in Kunming City of the Yunnan Province to mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China on Tuesday. The Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing, in collaboration with All China Women Federation (ACWF), All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) and Yunnan Provincial Women’s… Continue reading First high-level women forum held in China to mark seven decades of diplomatic ties

Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched

BEIJING, May 25 (APP): A three-year cooperative project on science education for youth was launched in Beijing on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The cooperative plan was initiated on a hybrid meeting between China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). As per… Continue reading Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched

Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers

BEIJING, May 25 (APP): Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral exchanges and cooperation between intellectuals and writers of the two countries. The MoU was signed by Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chairman of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) and Ms. Tie Ning, President of China Writers Association at Pakistan-China… Continue reading Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers

UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): With Pakistan abstaining, the UN General Assembly has voted to include the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity as part of its permanent agenda, after a contentious debate. The 193-member Assembly did so by adopting a resolution, sponsored by… Continue reading UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains

Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Pakistan has called for according “high priority” to the safety and security of the UN peacekeepers serving in hotspots around the world, pointing out that the blue helmets were facing an increasing number of attacks in their operations to maintain peace and security. “Threats to peacekeepers have escalated,” Ambassador Munir… Continue reading Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the need for strengthening national and global financing mechanisms for the coronavirus-hit Least Developing Countries when the preparatory committee for the forthcoming fifth UN Conference on LDCs began Monday. The conference, in which top… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries

War economy needed to coronavirus vaccines: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for the “logic and urgency of a war economy” to increase coronavirus vaccine production and ensure poor countries are not left behind in pandemic recovery efforts. In declaring that the world was at “war with a virus,” he described vaccines as “our weapons” and… Continue reading War economy needed to coronavirus vaccines: UN chief

Alumni association to be set for Pakistan agri graduates from NWAFU

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Vice President of Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) Luo Jun has said that currently, there are 318 overseas students in the university, of which 90% are from Belt and Road countries. Talking to CEN at the Promotion conference of SCO demonstration base for Agricultural technology exchange and training, he said,… Continue reading Alumni association to be set for Pakistan agri graduates from NWAFU

China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING, May 24 (APP): A Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that the Chinese side was having discussion with third parties, including Afghanistan on the extension of the flagship project. “We have noted the relevant remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan and… Continue reading China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian

Pak-China to jointly research on materials technology

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BEIJING, May 23 (APP): University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) has proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Research Institute of Materials Technology this month to train professional talents for CPEC infrastructure projects. Academicians, experts and professors from USTB will work together to develop training programs for various materials used in CPEC projects. In the… Continue reading Pak-China to jointly research on materials technology

Pak-China friendship slogans displayed on Zhengzhou Olympic Sport Center

BEIJING, May 23 (APP):The Pak-China friendship slogans and the logo of 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries were displayed on Sunday at the Zhengzhou Olympic Sports Centre, a landmark building in Zhengzhou City of China. The Embassy of Pakistan in coordination with Henan Foreign Affairs Office organized a thematic… Continue reading Pak-China friendship slogans displayed on Zhengzhou Olympic Sport Center

PIA special flight airlifts two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China

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BEIJING, May 23 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s special flight PK6853 airlifted another batch of two millions doses of Sinovac vaccine from the Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad on Sunday. Last Sunday, a special flight PK 6852 had also transported a consignment of one million doses of Sinovac vaccine procured from China to fight… Continue reading PIA special flight airlifts two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China

Chinese company willing to cooperate in power infrastructure development in Pakistan

KUNMING, May 23 (APP): China Southern Power Grid Yunnan International is willing to cooperate in power grid and power infrastructure development in Pakistan in wake of investment opportunities offered under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, said Chief Engineer, Zhang Yunhu. There are good examples for the cooperation in power sector mostly in power plants under… Continue reading Chinese company willing to cooperate in power infrastructure development in Pakistan

Time for Pakistan to attract foreign investment to build accessory business: Karen Chen

BEIJING, May 23 (APP): The epidemic has greatly accelerated the pace of digital transformation of enterprises, and the application of new technologies has also changed the way people consume. It is the right time for Pakistan to take this opportunity and attract foreign investments to build the accessory business in the country and to develop… Continue reading Time for Pakistan to attract foreign investment to build accessory business: Karen Chen

FM Qureshi leaves for home after completing his Palestine peace mission

NEW YORK, May 23 (APP): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi left New York for home Saturday evening after completing his Palestine peace diplomatic mission that he undertook on the special instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan. He was seen off at New York’s John F. Kennedy airport by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United… Continue reading FM Qureshi leaves for home after completing his Palestine peace mission

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