Pakistan urges global community not to be selective in tackling rights abuses

UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP):A senior Pakistani diplomat has called for the international community to act in a “consistent and uniform” manner to all transgressions, not selectively, as she highlighted the gross violations particularly in occupied territories that continue to the subject of repeated UN Security Council resolutions. “We should not allow human suffering to… Continue reading Pakistan urges global community not to be selective in tackling rights abuses

US Army to equip first contingent of Afghanistan-bound troops with mini drones

NEW YORK, Jun 30 (APP):American soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division will be the first infantry Army battalion to employ pocket-sized drones at the squad level on their upcoming deployment in Afghanistan. Troops with the Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat team were issued Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System this spring and provided training on how to… Continue reading US Army to equip first contingent of Afghanistan-bound troops with mini drones

Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Afghan diplomats visit China’s Hebei province

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BEIJING, June 30 (APP):A delegation of foreign diplomats and journalists based in the Chinese capital visited Handan city, Hebei province for a better understanding about its social development and economic upgrading, it achieved during the last few years. The two-day tour was organized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Department of Asian Affairs in collaboration with… Continue reading Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Afghan diplomats visit China’s Hebei province

Media delegation calls for more Pak-China people to people contacts, cultural exchanges

BEIJING, Jun 29 (APP):A delegation of senior columnists and journalists from Pakistan has stressed the need for enhancing people to people contacts and cultural exchanges to further cement all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China. The delegation led by Zaffaruddin Mahmood, former Special Envoy on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) visited Beijing and other cities to further… Continue reading Media delegation calls for more Pak-China people to people contacts, cultural exchanges

Pakistan High Commission to conduct two-day NADRA surgeries in Southhall from June 29

LONDON, Jun 28 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London would conduct National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the Pakistani community living in the surrounding areas ofLondon (United Kingdom). In this regard, the high commission regularly organizes visits of Nadra Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission to conduct two-day NADRA surgeries in Southhall from June 29

Nearly 1,600 migrant children ‘reported dead or missing’ in the period 2014-2018 – UN report

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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 28 (APP):Around 1,600 migrant children were reported dead or missing between 2014 and 2018 – an average of almost one every day – but many more go unrecorded, a new UN report revealed on Friday. The report “Fatal Journeys 4” from the International Organization for Migration’s Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC),… Continue reading Nearly 1,600 migrant children ‘reported dead or missing’ in the period 2014-2018 – UN report

UN slams Taliban’s threat against Afghan media

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 28 (APP):The head of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan has denounced the Taliban for publicly threatening to turn media outlets in the war-torn country into military targets, stressing freedom of the press is critical and civilians should never be deliberately targeted with violence. Noting that “words must never be met with… Continue reading UN slams Taliban’s threat against Afghan media

Syria’s Idlib ‘on the brink’ of disaster, humanitarian chiefs say at launch of global solidarity campaign

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 27 (APP):The heads of 11 global humanitarian organizations warned on Thursday that the embattled rebel-held Syria’s Idlib province, stands on the brink of disaster, with three million civilian lives at risk, including one million children. In a direct video address to launch a worldwide campaign in solidarity with civilians trapped there, dubbed… Continue reading Syria’s Idlib ‘on the brink’ of disaster, humanitarian chiefs say at launch of global solidarity campaign

Photo of dead migrants on US border ‘searing’: UNICEF chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 27 (APP):A shocking photograph of a Central American migrant and his infant daughter who drowned while attempting to cross the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border “should shake each of us to our core,” the head of the UN’s children’s agency said today. “The heart-rending photo published just yesterday showing the lifeless… Continue reading Photo of dead migrants on US border ‘searing’: UNICEF chief

Two-thirds of global drug deaths now from opioids: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 27 (APP):Opioids, which include both heroin and legal pain relievers, were responsible for around two-thirds of drug-related deaths in 2017, the latest World Drug Report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed. The study from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), also shows that the negative health… Continue reading Two-thirds of global drug deaths now from opioids: UN

UNGA moves Security Council reform to next session as disagreements persist

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 27 (APP):The UN General Assembly has adopted, by consensus, a decision to continue the long-running negotiations to reform the Security Council during its forthcoming 74th session, with positions among member states remaining divergent on key issues . In doing so, the 193-member Assembly recognized that forthcoming negotiations on the question of equitable… Continue reading UNGA moves Security Council reform to next session as disagreements persist

London Chapter of Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs launched

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LONDON, Jun 26 (APP):The London Chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN) was launched here at the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) with the aim to further strengthen Pakistan’s economy and technologically transform the country in every sector. According to a PHC press release on Wednesday, the event was attended by a large number of… Continue reading London Chapter of Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs launched

In normal course, Asian group endorses India for UNSC’s non-permanent membership

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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (APP):As part of the normal practice, the Asia Pacific Group at the UN has endorsed India for a non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 1921-22 since it was the only candidate for the Asian seat, according to diplomatic observers. Automatic endorsements of candidates take place a year ahead of… Continue reading In normal course, Asian group endorses India for UNSC’s non-permanent membership

Pakistan announces fresh support to UN agency that assists Palestinian refugees

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (APP):Pakistan reaffirmed its dedication to the Palestinian cause at the 2019 pledging conference for the cash-strapped UN agency that assists Palestinian refugees by announcing a fresh commitment of financial support. “The international community must not fail the Palestinian people,” Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told the pledging event for the United Nations Relief… Continue reading Pakistan announces fresh support to UN agency that assists Palestinian refugees

UN expert calls for immediate moratorium on sale, transfer and use of surveillance tools

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (APP):A UN rights expert Tuesday called for an immediate ban on surveillance technology until “effective” national or international controls are put in place to lessen its harmful impact, a UN-appointed independent rights expert said on Tuesday. David Kaye, who’s the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, made… Continue reading UN expert calls for immediate moratorium on sale, transfer and use of surveillance tools

Pakistani High Commissioner presents his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II

LONDON Jun 25 (APP):High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom (UK), Mohammad Nafees Zakaria on Tuesday presented his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II, at a formal ceremony held here at Buckingham Palace London on Tuesday. The High Commissioner and his spouse were escorted in a state carriage by the Her Majesty’s Marshal of the… Continue reading Pakistani High Commissioner presents his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II

UNSC urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Gulf as Iran’s envoy urges UN chief to help defuse rising tensions

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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (APP):The Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations has stressed the need for “genuine regional dialogue” to address the rising tensions between the United States and Iran and in the Persian Gulf, with a call on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “to play a role” in bringing countries to the table. Ambassador Majid Takht… Continue reading UNSC urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Gulf as Iran’s envoy urges UN chief to help defuse rising tensions

Pakistan, EU ink new Strategic Engagement Plan in Brussels

BRUSSELS, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday signed the new Strategic Engagement Plan for cooperation in areas, including trade peace and security and anti-money laundering. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini inked the agreement at a ceremony held in… Continue reading Pakistan, EU ink new Strategic Engagement Plan in Brussels

Pakistan proposes 6-point plan at UN to address faith-based hatred, Islamophobia

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan proposed a six point plan to address the new manifestations of racism and faith-based hatred especially Islamophobia at a largely-attended forum at UN Headquarters organized by Pakistan with Turkey, the Holy See and the United Nations on Monday. Other speakers too called for effective steps to counter the challenge posed… Continue reading Pakistan proposes 6-point plan at UN to address faith-based hatred, Islamophobia

Captured ISIS/Da’esh fighters should be tried or freed: UN rights chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (APP):Thousands of relatives of suspected foreign ISIL/Da’esh terrorist fighters should be repatriated, the U.N. human rights chief said Monday, adding that children in particular have suffered “grievous violations” of their rights. “Foreign family members should be repatriated, unless they are to be prosecuted for crimes in accordance with international standards,” Michelle… Continue reading Captured ISIS/Da’esh fighters should be tried or freed: UN rights chief

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