UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 (APP): Almost two-thirds of over 1.2 million people surveyed worldwide say that climate change is a global emergency, and call for greater action to address the crisis, according to a new UN climate released on Wednesday. Findings from UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s “People’s Climate Vote”, described as the biggest climate survey… Continue reading Majority of world’s people want more action to tackle climate crisis: UN survey
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Israel’s conviction of Palestinian defender shows disdain for Int’l obligations: UN expert
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 (APP): United Nations’ human rights experts Wednesday slammed Israel’s conviction of Palestinian campaigner Issa Amro earlier this month, as showing disdain for the Jewish state’s international obligations. The comments came after last week’s conviction by an Israeli military court of the Palestinian human rights defender and founder of Youth Against Settlements,… Continue reading Israel’s conviction of Palestinian defender shows disdain for Int’l obligations: UN expert
UN chief urges calm following violent police-farmers clashes in Delhi on India’s Republic Day
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday called for calm in the wake of violent clashes in New Delhi between the protesting Indian farmers and the police that left one person dead and many more injured. “As we say many of these cases, I think it’s important to respect peaceful protests, freedom… Continue reading UN chief urges calm following violent police-farmers clashes in Delhi on India’s Republic Day
UN rights experts urge Sri Lanka to stop ‘forced’ cremation of coronavirus victims’ bodies
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): A group of UN human rights expertsnhave urged the Sri Lankan Government to end its policy of forced cremation of the bodies of coronavirus victims, saying it ran contrary to the beliefs of Muslims and other minorities in the country, and could foment existing prejudices, intolerance and violence. In a… Continue reading UN rights experts urge Sri Lanka to stop ‘forced’ cremation of coronavirus victims’ bodies
Fai slams India’s rights abuses in Kashmir, disregard of UNSC resolutions
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (APP): A prominent Kashmiri leader has denounced India’s “shocking” human rights violations, contempt for international law and binding self-determination resolutions of the United Nations Security Council on Jammu and Kashmir as the country marked Republic Day. In a statement, Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary-General of Washington-based World Kashmir Awareness Forum, an advocacy… Continue reading Fai slams India’s rights abuses in Kashmir, disregard of UNSC resolutions
China, Pakistan jointly rescue, protect falcons
BEIJING, Jan. 26 (APP): “Let’s set free and protect falcons together with Pakistani brothers,” China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) called on Chinese volunteers to save animals in Pakistan. The animals to be released back to the wild consist of 74 falcons and one Chlamydotis undulata. They were rescued in a multinational anti-poaching… Continue reading China, Pakistan jointly rescue, protect falcons
Pakistan, China can turn new page in agri, industrial modernization for shared benefits: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Jan 26 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador Moin-ul Haque on Tuesday sought support of the Chinese government and enterprises to improve agriculture sector in Pakistan and expressed the confidence that both countries could turn a new page in agriculture and industrial modernization for shared benefits. “We are confident that with the support of Chinese government, Ministry… Continue reading Pakistan, China can turn new page in agri, industrial modernization for shared benefits: Ambassador Haque
First cooperation with Yangtze River Delta region gain practical results: Consul General
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
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
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs the third meeting of Pakistan Climate Change Council
- Vehicles on the way during rain that experienced in the Provincial Capital
- Pakistani wrestlers showcase their skills at the century-old Akhara during the annual spring wrestling competition at Liaqat Bagh
- PM directs formation of committee for consultation with provinces on carbon credits policy
- New Zealand cricket CEO visits PSCA, expresses satisfaction over security arrangements
