BEIJING, Jan 26 (APP): The cooperation between Pakistan and the Yangtze River Delta region has took only two months from discussion to implementation and in the future, bilateral cooperation in various fields will continue to deepen. This was stated by Hussain Haider, Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai, thanking endeavour of the Yangtze River Delta… Continue reading First cooperation with Yangtze River Delta region gain practical results: Consul General
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UN chief urges India, China to de-escalate tensions through talks
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for a dialogue between India and China to ease tensions between the two countries, after reports came in of a new clash along their disputed Himalayan border. “We hope that through dialogue tension can be dialed down,” his Spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in response… Continue reading UN chief urges India, China to de-escalate tensions through talks
Indian media propaganda machine controlled by politicians, national extremism: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Jan 26 (APP): In particular, in recent years, the Indian media have played a very negative role in Sino-Indian relations. Some Indian media have increasingly lost their independence and objectivity, just like a propaganda machine controlled by the politicians and national extremism. The reason why China has taken countermeasures against India is that India… Continue reading Indian media propaganda machine controlled by politicians, national extremism: Cheng Xizhong
Pakistan warns against attempts to derail UNSC’s reform process; opposes new permanent seats
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): Pakistan has warned that attempts by the aspirants of permanent seats on the UN Security Council — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, known as G-4 — to railroad efforts to reform the 15-member body would kill the consensus-based process to make it more effective, representative and accountable. “The Inter-Governmental Negotiations… Continue reading Pakistan warns against attempts to derail UNSC’s reform process; opposes new permanent seats
Global economic recovery remains precarious, rebound of 4.7pc to barely offset 2020: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 25 (APP): The United Nations today warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal, and climate resilience ensure a robust and sustainable recovery of the global economy. In 2020, the world economy shrank by 4.3 percent, over… Continue reading Global economic recovery remains precarious, rebound of 4.7pc to barely offset 2020: UN report
China urges Indian side to uphold peace, tranquillity along border
BEIJING, Jan 25 (APP): China on Monday urged the Indian side to work with it to uphold peace and tranquility along the border and refrain from action that might escalate or complicate the situation. “I would like to stress, though the Chinese border troops are committed to upholding peace and tranquillity along the border with… Continue reading China urges Indian side to uphold peace, tranquillity along border
Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote close ties between China and Pakistan
BEIJING, Jan 25 (APP): The launch of Sino-Pakistan Cooperation Center on Traditional Medicine will have a positive and far-reaching impact on promoting the high-quality development of traditional Chinese medicine industry in the two countries. Based on this international platform, the two sides can strengthen communication, personnel exchanges and scientific and technological cooperation, delve into research… Continue reading Traditional Chinese Medicine to promote close ties between China and Pakistan
Rebellious songs, 2.5 mln tractors’ parade to overpower Vande Matram on India Republic Day
ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP): This year, Republic Day of India will be altogether different from the one the country had been observing in the the past, when it used to show case its military might to the world. But this year, New Delhi will echo with rebellious and revolutionary songs instead of Vande Matram. A… Continue reading Rebellious songs, 2.5 mln tractors’ parade to overpower Vande Matram on India Republic Day
U.S. surpasses 25 million coronavirus cases: new data
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (APP): The United States has surpassed 25 million coronavirus cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, an American research institution. The most recent data from Johns Hopkins’s on Sunday indicates that 25,031,463 cases have been confirmed. The same data shows the U.S. has reported 417,902 deaths due to the pandemic,… Continue reading U.S. surpasses 25 million coronavirus cases: new data
Service sector emerging as main driver of Pakistan’s economic growth: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Jan 25 (APP): Pakistan services exports have finally turned around and have started to grow as during the first half of the fiscal year 2020-2021, country’s total export of services stood at US$ 2.844 billion as compared to US$ 2.835 billion during the same period in the previous, thus achieving growth despite the serious… Continue reading Service sector emerging as main driver of Pakistan’s economic growth: Cheng Xizhong
UN chief calls for boosting efforts to reimagine education
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for stepping up efforts to reimagine education — training teachers, bridging the digital divide and rethinking curricula — to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to flourish in a rapidly changing world. “Let’s commit to promote education for all — today and every… Continue reading UN chief calls for boosting efforts to reimagine education
Sino-Pakistan Cooperation Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine launched
BEIJING, Jan 24 (APP): Sino-Pakistan Cooperation Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine (SPCCTCM) was launched respectively in Hunan University of Medicine in Huaihua China and the University of Karachi in Pakistan. The center will further strengthen cooperation between the iron brothers on the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and benefit the people of the two nations, China… Continue reading Sino-Pakistan Cooperation Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine launched
Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal: White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (APP): The Biden administration says it will review last year’s US-Taliban agreement under which American forces are to leave Afghanistan by May 2021 in exchange for counter-terrorism guarantees. Pakistan played a key role in facilitating the start of reconciliation talks between warring Afghan parties that led to the peace agreement. According to… Continue reading Biden administration to review US-Taliban deal: White House
Pakistan’s self-reliance in weapons, equipment conducive to maintaining regional peace, stability: former defense attaché
BEIJING, Jan 24 (APP): While commenting on successful test launch of Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile, a former defense attaché has said that enhancement of Pakistan;s self-reliance in weapons and equipment is conducive to safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity and maintaining regional peace and stability. “In recent years, Pakistan has made persistent efforts in the research… Continue reading Pakistan’s self-reliance in weapons, equipment conducive to maintaining regional peace, stability: former defense attaché
PM Imran’s decision to establish markets along western border areas an important step: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Jan 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision to establish markets along the western border areas is an important measure to fully open the border trade with Afghanistan and Iran. Cheng Xizhong, visiting professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law said on Saturday said last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the… Continue reading PM Imran’s decision to establish markets along western border areas an important step: Cheng Xizhong
India’s ‘reckless’ actions endangering peace in South Asia: Pakistan
GENEVA, Jan 23 (APP): Pakistan has warned the international community that India, emboldened by supply of advanced weapons and technologies, was operationalizing offensive doctrines into war-fighting strategies that threaten peace in South Asia and beyond. Speaking in the Geneva-based Conference on Disarmament (CD), Ambassador Khalil Hashmi said India was pursuing policies of hegemony, subversion and… Continue reading India’s ‘reckless’ actions endangering peace in South Asia: Pakistan
Pakistani female researcher wins firsts prize in Chinese essay competition
BEIJING, Jan 23 (APP): This month, Sarah Mazhar, Pakistani PhD student from Beijing University of Technology (BJUT), who has formally learnt Mandarin since September 2019, bagged first prize in an essay competition for international students in Beijing. Sarah was serving as Lecturer in Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science in National University of Modern Languages,… Continue reading Pakistani female researcher wins firsts prize in Chinese essay competition
Conference explores economic cooperation between Pakistan, Xinjiang
BEIJING, Jan. 23 (APP): The speakers at the online conference for the Promotion of Economic and Trade Cooperation of Xinjiang, China — Pakistan Session underlined that Pakistan and Xinjiang have achieved fruitful cooperation results, and it is believed that it’s time for both sides to make joint efforts to further strengthen the depth of development… Continue reading Conference explores economic cooperation between Pakistan, Xinjiang
ECOSOC’s head calls for joining forces to meet ‘most serious’ global health, economic crises
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (APP): Marking the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), its President, Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for working together to fulfill the mandate of this principal organ of the UN to promote international economic cooperation. The Council, which now has 54 members, held its… Continue reading ECOSOC’s head calls for joining forces to meet ‘most serious’ global health, economic crises
Munir Akram briefs UNSC president on grave situation in Kashmir, political leaders’ incarceration
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, Friday briefed the President of the UN Security Council, Tarek Ladeb of Tunisia, on the grave situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the continuing human rights violations by Indian forces, notably the illegal incarceration and trial of… Continue reading Munir Akram briefs UNSC president on grave situation in Kashmir, political leaders’ incarceration
- Registration of pilgrims under private Hajj scheme in progress with affordable packages: Ashrafi
- Met predicts cloudy weather, heavy rains in upper districts
- President condemns terrorist attack on Customs officials in DIKhan
- Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC, Chinese language further fostering them: PM
- Rain spell: Wheat crop flooded in some areas of Kot Addu
