Category: International News

LONDON, June 7 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development, Zulfi Bukhari has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was committed to fully protect and facilitate the overseas Pakistanis and other foreign investors, in order to attract huge investments for the the prosperity of the country. He said this while addressing… Continue reading PTI government committed to fully protect, facilitate overseas Pakistanis, investors: Zulfi

UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (APP):The World Bank has lowered its expectations of global economic growth for this year in a new report, saying that, although the picture for poorer countries is expected to stabilize in 2020, economic momentum remains weak. The risks to emerging and developing economies include rising trade barriers, slow investment, and economic… Continue reading WB downgrades global growth forecasts, poorest countries hardest hit

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 06 (APP):The global scale of sexually transmitted infections (STI) should be a “wake-up call” to governments, UN health experts said on Thursday, citing data showing that one in 25 people today have “at least one” curable STI, which occur at a rate of more than one million a day worldwide. Highlighting the… Continue reading Over one million sexually transmitted infections occur every day: WHO

UNITED NATIONS, June 06 (APP): Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Nations Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, who has been elected as the next President of the General Assembly, says he will try to advance the stalled process to reform the UN Security Council in order to ensure that the 15-member body is more democratic and efficient. “We will… Continue reading Newly-elected Nigerian UNGA President to expedite Security Council reform

BEIJING, June 5 (APP):The Pakistani community living in the Chinese capital and other parts of China celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal and fervor on Wednesday. Senior diplomats and officials of the Embassy of Pakistan, members of Pakistani community and students offered Eid prayers at a mosque in the embassy premises.

LONDON, Jun 05 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Development, Zulfi Bukhari has said that the past governments of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) had ruined the national economy, besides damaging the institutions.

LONDON, June 5 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Mohammad Nafees Zakaria hosted an Eidul Fitr Open House at his official residence – Pakistan House – in London, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr with the Pakistani community and friends of Pakistan in British society. A large number of guests from… Continue reading Eidul Fitr Open House hosted in London

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 03 (APP):Pregnant women are putting their lives and babies at risk because of “catastrophic” and prohibitive healthcare costs before, during and after childbirth, UNICEF said on Monday. In a new report highlighting how few of the world’s poorest pregnant women have a doctor, nurse or midwife at their side when they need… Continue reading High healthcare costs put mothers and newborns at risk: UNICEF

NEW YORK, Jun 03 (APP):US President Donald Trump, who had mocked London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s height before boarding his presidential plane to start his controversial state visit to the United Kingdom, continued to disparage the Muslim politician, who of Pakistani ancestry, just before landing in London. In his last statements before departing Washington for the… Continue reading Trump ignites Twitter war with London Mayor Sadiq Khan just before landing in UK

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 03 (APP):A UN expert said Monday that the failure of governments across the world to ensure clear air, constitutes a “violation of the rights to life, health and well-being, as well as the right to live in a healthy environment.” Ahead of the 2019 World Environment Day on Wednesday, which has air… Continue reading UN expert calls air pollution violation of human rights

BEIJING, June 3 (APP):Taking note of the latest statements on the dialogue between the United States and Iran, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Monday stressed that the confrontation was not the way out and dialogue and consultation was the only the correct way to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue. “We have taken note of the… Continue reading Dialogue, consultation only way out to resolve Iranian nuclear issue: China

NEW YORK, Jun 01 (APP):As part of its ongoing protectionist moves, the administration of US President Donald Trump has announced that it would no longer allow India to have special trade status. The White House will cut off special treatment of India, which is currently exempt from billions in tariffs, on June 5, The New… Continue reading Trump strips India of special trade status

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (APP):The World Food Programme (WFP), a United Nations agency, has gained access to Yemen’s rebel-held northern district of Nihm, for the first time since the war between Houthis and the Saudi-backed government coalition escalated in 2015, according to a UN press release. During the four years of violence, many districts have… Continue reading UN food agency accesses conflict-hit Yemen’s frontline district for first time

LONDON, May 31 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK) Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has called for inter-faith harmony among people of different faiths,religions and backgrounds for peace and prosperity. He was addressing as chief guest at London Grand Iftar dinner titled “Bridge on common grounds” was jointly organized by British Muslim Foundation, World Congress of… Continue reading Nafees calls for inter-faith harmony

BEIJING, May 31 (APP)::China’s Vice President Wang Qishan’s recent visit to Pakistan consolidated friendship and mutual trust between China and Pakistan and promoted momentum of the sound relations between the two countries, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Friday said. “You are right that the visit of Vice President Wang Qishan to Pakistan was very successful,”… Continue reading Vice president’s visit to Pakistan consolidates friendship, promotes momentum of sound relations: China