BEIJING, Jan 4 (APP):The diplomats from Pakistan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, and many other countries welcomed the New Year at the Mutianyu, one of the most beautiful sections of Great Wall in Beijing. As the first dawn light up, a sunrise viewing activity was held in the Mutianyu Great Wall on January 1, to welcome the… Continue reading Pakistani, other countries’ diplomats celebrated New Year at China Mutianyu Great Wall
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Pakistani students urged to boost learning abilities during US visit
WASHINGTON, Jan 04 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, Friday told a visiting group of 98 Pakistani students to make best use of their stay in the United States (US) by enhancing their learning abilities, capacity building and active engagement with the local community. The students are here under the Global Undergraduate… Continue reading Pakistani students urged to boost learning abilities during US visit
Chinese troops return home after China-Pakistan “Warrior-VII” drill
BEIJING, Jan 3 (APP):Over 100 Chinese service members, participating in the “Warrior VII” China-Pakistan joint military drill, have returned to China. The one-month joint field drill was held at the National Counter Terrorism Training Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, according to the Chinese media on Friday. The Chinese and Pakistani troops completed 11… Continue reading Chinese troops return home after China-Pakistan “Warrior-VII” drill
Millions watched “Visit Pakistan” video run at world’s biggest street show LNYDP 2020
LONDON, Jan 03 (APP):“Visit Pakistan” video message on “ London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) 2020 was watched by more than half-million street spectators and millions on TV channels across the globe. The Pakistan High Commission ran the video on Giant Screens installed along the Parade route at Piccadilly Circus, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and… Continue reading Millions watched “Visit Pakistan” video run at world’s biggest street show LNYDP 2020
UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over Iranian general’s killing, calls for ‘maximum restraint’
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 03 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” over the tensions resulting from the killing of top Iranian commander Qsem Soleimani in a US strike, and calls on leaders to exercise “maximum restraint”, a UN spokesman said Friday. “The Secretary-General has consistently advocated for de-escalation in the Gulf,” Deputy Spokesman Farhan… Continue reading UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over Iranian general’s killing, calls for ‘maximum restraint’
China calls for restraint to avoid further escalation of tension in Middle East
BEIJING, Jan 3 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday urged the relevant sides to avoid further escalation of tension in the Middle East while commenting on killing of Iranian Commander by US air strike in Iraq. “China is closely following the developments. We consistently oppose the use force in the international relations,” Geng Shuang said… Continue reading China calls for restraint to avoid further escalation of tension in Middle East
Pakistani envoy urges US to help Kashmiri people secure freedom from India’s yoke
NEW YORK, Jan 03 (APP):The United States should exercise its moral authority and help secure freedom for the people of Indian occupied Kashmir, now languishing under a repressive lockdown since August 5, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Asad Khan has said. “Real people are dying both in Kashmir, and now across India’s cities, because of… Continue reading Pakistani envoy urges US to help Kashmiri people secure freedom from India’s yoke
Ex-US official, Democrats blames Trump’s policies for attack on American Embassy in Iraq
NEW YORK, Jan 02 (APP):A former top U.S. official and Democrats have blamed President Donald Trump’s policies for the violent protests that targeted the American Embassy in Iraq. Wendy Sherman, former under secretary for political affairs at the State Department during the Obama administration, wrote in USA Today that Trump’s failed attempts to deal with… Continue reading Ex-US official, Democrats blames Trump’s policies for attack on American Embassy in Iraq
Guterres calls for global participation in UN75 dialogues for better future for all
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 02 (APP):The United Nations Thursday launched the biggest global conversation on the world’s future: the UN75 dialogues aimed at building a better future for all. Views and ideas gathered throughout the year will be shared at a high-level event in September to mark the organization’s 75th anniversary, according to a UN press… Continue reading Guterres calls for global participation in UN75 dialogues for better future for all
UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ North Korea said it could resume weapons tests
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 02 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) has ended a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests, his spokesman has said in a statement. According to media reports, DPRK leader Kim Jong-un had announced that his country was no longer bound to the… Continue reading UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ North Korea said it could resume weapons tests
Over 1 million people ring in New Year in New York’s Times Square
NEW YORK, Jan 01 (APP):More than a million people in New York’s iconic Times Square exuberantly rang in 2020, as many more watched live on television while the famed ball drop marked the start of the new year. A deafening cheer rose from the crowd as the dazzling 12-foot diameter ball covered in 2,688 Waterford… Continue reading Over 1 million people ring in New Year in New York’s Times Square
China lowers import tariff for many items under free trade agreements with Pakistan, other countries
BEIJING, Jan 1 (APP):China lowers tariff rates in accordance with the free trade agreements it has separately signed with Pakistan, New Zealand, Peru, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Iceland, Singapore, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Chile and Georgia, as well as the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, starting Wednesday (today). The second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)… Continue reading China lowers import tariff for many items under free trade agreements with Pakistan, other countries
Over 16,000 children will be born in Pakistan on New Year’s Day – UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 01 (APP):The world will welcome more than 392,000 babies, including 16,787 in Pakistan, on New Year’s Day, according to estimates from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency believes 2020’s first baby will be born in Fiji and that globally, over half of all births on January 1 will take place, besides… Continue reading Over 16,000 children will be born in Pakistan on New Year’s Day – UNICEF
UN expert calls war crimes probe in Palestine ‘momentous step forward’ in 5 decades of Israeli occupation
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 31 (APP):A UN human rights expert Tuesday hailed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to consider a formal criminal investigation into allegations of war crimes in Palestine as a “momentous step forward in the quest for accountability” in the five-decade-long Israeli occupation. “Accountability has, until now, been largely missing in action throughout… Continue reading UN expert calls war crimes probe in Palestine ‘momentous step forward’ in 5 decades of Israeli occupation
Chinese State Councilor, Iranian Foreign Minister hold talks in Beijing
BEIJING, Dec 30 (APP):Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi held meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif here on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said. “At noon today, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Beijing,” Geng Shuang said during his regular briefing. Wang… Continue reading Chinese State Councilor, Iranian Foreign Minister hold talks in Beijing
Tributes paid to Benazir Bhutto in New York at her death anniversary
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (APP):A number of speakers paid tributes to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for her courageous flight to uphold democracy and human rights as well as her efforts to promote reconciliation at a meeting organized by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), USA, to mark her 12th death anniversary. The well-attended event, presided over by Muhammad… Continue reading Tributes paid to Benazir Bhutto in New York at her death anniversary
Youth ‘greatest’ source of hope in troubled world, UN chief says in New Year message
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP)::Amidst turmoil, the world’s young people are its greatest source of hope, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in his message for the New Year — 2020. Amid persistent inequality, rising hatred, “a world at war and a warming planet”; with climate change as “a long-term problem” and “a clear and… Continue reading Youth ‘greatest’ source of hope in troubled world, UN chief says in New Year message
UNICEF calls 2010s a ‘deadly decade’ as attacks against children in war zones triple
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP):Attacks on children forced to live in conflict zones have almost tripled over the last decade, the United Nations Children’s Fund reported Monday. Some 170,000 violations against youngsters – including killing, maiming, sexual violence and child recruitment – have been verified since 2010, the U.N. agency reports. “Attacks on children continue… Continue reading UNICEF calls 2010s a ‘deadly decade’ as attacks against children in war zones triple
“Visit Pakistan” video to be aired on London’s New Year’s Day Parade
LONDON, Dec 30 (APP):The Pakistan High Commission will be running a “Visit Pakistan” video message on “London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) 2020,” showcasing tourism opportunities in the country. According to a statement of Pakistan High Commission London issued here Monday, the specially produced video, with National Anthem tune played in the background, contains Prime… Continue reading “Visit Pakistan” video to be aired on London’s New Year’s Day Parade
Iranian foreign minister to arrive in China on Tuesday on official visit
Beiljing, Dec 30 (APP):Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Jawad Zarif will arrive here on Tuesday on an official visit to China, the Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Monday. “At the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Mohammed Jawad Zarif of the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay an official visit… Continue reading Iranian foreign minister to arrive in China on Tuesday on official visit
