Qureshi urges Japanese companies to benefit from Pakistan’s  SEZs

Tokyo, April 23 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Tuesday urged Japanese companies to benefit from Pakistan’s special economic zones (SEZs) to cater the needs of not only local but also regional markets. Addressing a joint press conference in Tokyo, Qureshi said both sides held in-depth discussions and agreed to enhance bilateral relation and promotion of… Continue reading Qureshi urges Japanese companies to benefit from Pakistan’s  SEZs

China stands by Sri Lankan people, govt in safeguarding national security, stability

BEIJING, April 23 (APP):Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Geng Shuang Tuesday said China firmly stood by Sri Lankan people and supported the government in safeguarding national security and stability. “A series of explosions in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo and other places have affected the hearts of the Chinese people. At this moment of sorrow, China… Continue reading China stands by Sri Lankan people, govt in safeguarding national security, stability

China welcomes PM Imran Khan’s attendance in 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

BEIJING, April 23 (APP)::China Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s attendance in the second Belt and Road Forum scheduled for April 25-27 and termed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as highly demonstrative project and set a good example for other projects under Belt and Road Initiative. “We welcome Prime Minister Imran Khan’s attendance in the… Continue reading China welcomes PM Imran Khan’s attendance in 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

Heads of UN humanitarian agencies to visit Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (APP):Heads of three UN humanitarian agencies helping nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Bangladesh are flying to Dhaka Wednesday to meet senior government officials, and also visit Cox’s Bazar to meet the refugees, according to a UN spokesman. In Dhaka, they will hold talks, among others, with Prime Minister… Continue reading Heads of UN humanitarian agencies to visit Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

India’s refusal to settle Kashmir an obstacle to peace in South Asia: Fai

NEW YORK, Apr 23 (APP):India’s obduracy in refusing to resolve the UN-recognized Kashmir dispute has become an impediment to creating an atmosphere of peace and stability in South Asia, a prominent Kashmiri leader has said. “Kashmir has been internationally recognized as a disputed territory since the adoption of the United Nations resolutions in 1948 &… Continue reading India’s refusal to settle Kashmir an obstacle to peace in South Asia: Fai

China says explosions in Sri Lanka affect hearts of Chinese people

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BEIJING, Apr 23 (APP):China firmly stands with the Sri Lankan people and supports the Sri Lankan government in safeguarding national security and stability, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Tuesday. “A series of explosions in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo and other places have affected the hearts of the Chinese people. At this moment… Continue reading China says explosions in Sri Lanka affect hearts of Chinese people

PM leaves for home after two-day visit of Iran

TEHRAN, Apr 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Islamabad here on Monday after completing his two-day official visit to Iran.  The prime minister was seen off by Minister for Roads and Urban Development of Iran Mohammad Islami at Mehrabad Airport.

PM meets Iranian Supreme Leader; lays wreath at Ayatollah Khomeini’s tomb

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday met Supreme Leader of Iran Seyyed Ali Khamenei, during his two-day official visit of Iran. The meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, a PM Office statement said. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the ways to improve bilateral relations. The prime minister and… Continue reading PM meets Iranian Supreme Leader; lays wreath at Ayatollah Khomeini’s tomb

Pakistan-Iran agree to set up Joint Rapid Reaction Force to fight terrorism

TEHRAN, Apr 22 (APP):Pakistan and Iran on Monday agreed to boost security cooperation and set up a Joint Rapid Reaction Force to fight terrorism and guard the common border between the two countries. Leadership of both the countries also agreed to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties. Prime Minister Imran Khan while speaking at… Continue reading Pakistan-Iran agree to set up Joint Rapid Reaction Force to fight terrorism

Pakistan to promote bilateral ties, trade with Iran: PM

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TEHRAN, Apr 22 (APP)::Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that Pakistan would do everything to promote its bilateral ties and trade with Iran. “In fact trade strengthens ties. The more trade you have with each other, your ties automatically get stronger,” the prime minister remarked addressing the Pak-Iran Business Forum here during his two-day… Continue reading Pakistan to promote bilateral ties, trade with Iran: PM

China expresses deep condolences to victims of series of bombing in Sri Lanka

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BEIJING, Apr 22 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Monday expressed deep condolences over the victims of the series of bombing in Colombo and other place and stressed the Chinese government’s firm support to Sri Lankan government in safeguarding national security and stability. President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang… Continue reading China expresses deep condolences to victims of series of bombing in Sri Lanka

Chinese defence minister holds meeting with Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in Beijing

BEIJING, Apr 22 (APP):China’s State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe met with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi who is currently visiting China to participate in the multinational naval activities marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy. During the meeting, Admiral Abbasi said that Pakistan cherishes… Continue reading Chinese defence minister holds meeting with Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in Beijing

Pakistani businessman appointed by People’s Congress in Yiwu, China

BEIJING, April 22 (APP):A Pakistani businessman, along with a Turkish trader were appointed by the People’s Congress in Yiwu, East China’s Zhejiang Province to become a bridge between the local government and foreigners to resolve problems. This is the first time that Yiwu, China’s largest international small commodity market has appointed foreigners to serve in… Continue reading Pakistani businessman appointed by People’s Congress in Yiwu, China

UN chief calls for more action to tackle climate change

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22 (APP):Marking International Mother Earth Day, the UN on Monday debated how best to build “an equitable and sustainable future” for all, through enhanced education and climate action, on the road to a key international summit on the issue due to take place in September. Billed officially as an Interactive Dialogue on… Continue reading UN chief calls for more action to tackle climate change

UK stands in solidarity with government and people of Sri Lanka:Jeremy Hunt

LONDON, Apr 22 (APP):United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP said on Sunday that the UK stands in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world and with the government and people of Sri Lanka. According to a statement issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office here on Sunday, speaking after the attacks… Continue reading UK stands in solidarity with government and people of Sri Lanka:Jeremy Hunt

UN, world leaders condemn Sri Lanka attacks targeting churches, hotels

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said he was “outraged” by the terror attacks in Sri Lanka where more than 200 have been killed and hundreds injured by a series of explosions inside churches and hotels as Christians gathered to celebrate Easter, and he called for the perpetrators to be “swiftly… Continue reading UN, world leaders condemn Sri Lanka attacks targeting churches, hotels

Data Tells: Economic corridor to further boost Pakistan’s development

BEIJING, April 21 (APP):The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), from China’s Kashgar to Pakistan’s Gwadar, has managed to promote connectivity across Pakistan by a network of highways, railways, pipelines, and optical cables and is expected to further boost the economic growth of Pakistan. Expected to link the Silk Road Economic Belt in the north with the… Continue reading Data Tells: Economic corridor to further boost Pakistan’s development

China provides technical support to Pakistan in building infrastructure, mitigating natural disasters

BEIJING, April 21 (APP):Chinese Academy of Sciences has provided technical support to assist Pakistan in building its infrastructure and mitigating natural disasters, Cao Jinghua, director of international cooperation at the academy said. “We hope our joint research centers and scientific projects will greatly benefit people overseas,” Cao told the Chinese media on Sunday. China, he… Continue reading China provides technical support to Pakistan in building infrastructure, mitigating natural disasters

US senator Elizabeth Warren becomes first 2020 presidential candidate to call for Trump’s impeachment

NEW YORK, Apr 21 (APP):US Senator Elizabeth Warren has became the most senior Democrat, and the first 2020 presidential candidate, to call for the start of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump following the release of the special counsel’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 American election and the Trump presidential campaign. “The (Robert)… Continue reading US senator Elizabeth Warren becomes first 2020 presidential candidate to call for Trump’s impeachment

Killing of an Egyptian peacekeeper in Mali ‘may constitute war crime’, UN chief warns

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned that the killing of one peacekeeper from Egypt and wounding of four others in an improvised roadside mine explosion hitting a UN peacekeeping convoy in Mali on Saturday, and warned that the attack may constitute a war crime. The UN chief issued a statement in… Continue reading Killing of an Egyptian peacekeeper in Mali ‘may constitute war crime’, UN chief warns

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