Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 (APP):The five European members of the U.N. Security Council Thursday urged Turkey to halt its military operation against Syrian Kurdish forces aimed at eliminating what Ankara calls a “terror corridor” on the country’s southern border. “We are deeply concerned by the Turkish military operation in northeast Syria,” the countries — France,… Continue reading Five European UNSC members urge Turkey to halt its military operation in Syria

BEIJING, Oct 10 (APP):While commenting on Indian government’s plan to spend US$ 130 on buying military equipment, a Chinese military observer has said that such a large military budget is very likely to trigger an arms race between India and Pakistan. “By publicly announcing such a massive military expansion plan, India will indeed bring uncertainties… Continue reading India’s huge military budget may trigger arms race with Pakistan: Chinese Military Observer

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday left for Islamabad after concluding a two-day visit to China. At the airport, the prime minister was seen off by Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Luo Zhaohui, Ambassador of China to Pakistan Yao Jing and Ambassador of Pakistan to China Naghmana Hashmi. Tri-Services static guard was… Continue reading PM leaves for Pakistan

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP):The leadership of Pakistan and China, during two-day official visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan, reaffirmed their support on issues concerning each other’s core interests. The Chinese leaders reiterated solidarity with Pakistan in safeguarding its territorial sovereignty, independence and security. The Pakistan side reaffirmed its commitment to the One China Policy. Supporting… Continue reading Pakistan, China reaffirm their support on issues concerning each other’s interests

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP)::Prime Minister Imran Khan’s third visit to China and his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other top Chinese leadership have been accorded wide coverage in the Chinese electronic and print media. The prime minister meetings with President Xi Jinping held at Diaoyutai State Guest House and Premier… Continue reading PM Khan’s visit accorded prominent coverage in Chinese media

LONDON, Oct 09 (APP):Pakistani High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has called upon the overseas Pakistanis and investors from the United Kingdom to explore the investment potentials and opportunities in various sectors of economy including the Information Technolgy sector in Pakistan which has a promising future. “Pakistan offers enormous opportunities due… Continue reading Nafees urges for exploring the potentials in Information Technology sector of Pakistan

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP):Pakistan and China have finalized the multi-billion dollar Main Line-I (ML-I) project of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said here on Wednesday. “I held a meeting with my Chinese counterpart this morning and finalized the project,” he told media at Diaoyutai State Guest House.… Continue reading ML-I railway project finalized between Pakistan and China: Sheikh Rashid

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP)::Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday attended the closing ceremony of Beijing international horticulture exhibition. prime minister was received by Premier Li Keqiang at the exhibition. The prime minister was accompanied by ministers in his entourage and senior officials, PM office media wing in a press release said. The exhibition was co-organized by… Continue reading PM attends Beijing int’l exhibition

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (APP):Pakistan on Tuesday drew attention to the “grim reality” facing children in Indian occupied Kashmir, which is under a repressive lockdown for over two months now, and fervently called on the world community and the UNICEF, the UN’s children agency, to come to their aid. “It is time for the international… Continue reading Pakistan urges UN to come to aid of children suffering in occupied Kashmir

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP)::Pakistan and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Confucius Institute at the University of Sargodha. It was signed, along with other several MoUs during the first day of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to China. Pakistan Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi on behalf of the vice chancellor Sargodha University… Continue reading MoU signed to establish Confucius Institute at University of Sargodha

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (APP):A United Nations report issued Wednesday deemed U.S. airstrikes, which killed or injured at least 39 Afghan civilians in May, as unlawful. The airstrikes, which hit dozens of sites in the western provinces of Nimroz and Farah, were targeting what the U.S. called drug labs used to fund the Taliban. The… Continue reading Deadly US strikes on Afghan drug labs ‘unlawful’: UN

BEIJING, Oct 9 (APP)::Pakistan and China have finalized the multi-billion dollar Main Line-I (ML-I) project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Wednesday said. “I held a meeting with my Chinese counterpart this morning and finalized the project,” he told media at Diaoyutai State Guest House. Sheikh Rashid Ahmed… Continue reading Pakistan, China finalized multi-billion dollar Pakistan Railways ML-I project: Sheikh Rashid

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (APP):The UN Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Thursday to address the Turkish military operation against Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria. The discussion by the 15-member Security Council was requested by five European members — Britain, France, Germany, Belgium and Poland, diplomats said. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, announcing the… Continue reading UN Security Council to meet Thursday on Turkey’s military operation against Kurds in Syria

BEIJING, Oct 8 (APP)::Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday reiterated China’s firm support to Pakistan in defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity and legitimate rights, saying his country had always regarded its relations with Pakistan as a priority in neighbouring diplomacy. During his meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan here at Great Hall of the People,… Continue reading Ties with Pakistan priority in neighbouring diplomacy: Li Keqiang

LONDON, Oct 8 (APP):The British-Pakistani businessman,Zameer Choudrey’s appointment to the House of Lords was celebrated at Pakistan High Commission on Monday evening. In this connection, Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom Mohammad Nafees Zakaria hosted a reception in the honour of Zameer Choudrey newly appointed to House of Lords. The ceremony was largely attended by… Continue reading Zameer Choudrey’s appointment to House of Lords celebrated at Pakistan High Commission

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 08 (APP):Hate speech and misguided nationalism present a serious threat to efforts to tackle statelessness, despite growing public awareness of the problem, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said Monday. Speaking at a meeting in Geneva aiming to convince more countries to assist the many millions of people around the world who live… Continue reading Dangerous nationalism’ seriously threatens efforts to tackle statelessness: UNHCR chief