Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (APP):The head of the UN relief and works agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has warned that despite weathering a “truly existential crisis” over funding last year, money to continue operations this year in the Gaza Strip will only last until mid-June. UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl told the Security Council it was… Continue reading Money to fund Gaza humanitarian operations will run out in mid-June: UNRWA chief warns

BEIJING, May 23 (APP):About 185,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan, Iran and European Union states since the beginning of this year, Chinese media while quoting a report of United Nations migration agency, International Organization for Migration (IOM) here on Thursday. About 184,185 Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since January 1, 2019, said… Continue reading About 185,000 Afghan refugees return home in 2019

LONDON, May 23 (APP):The officials of Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom, here on Wednesday evening hosted an Iftar cum Dinner for UK based Pakistani media persons at the Maison du Mezze near Leicester Square. The newly designated United Kingdom Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan Karachi Consulate Mike Nithavrianakis, Senior Communication officer… Continue reading FCO hosts Iftar cum dinner for UK based Pakistani journalists

BEIJING, May 23 (APP):China and Pakistan have agreed to enhance high-level exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation for more progress in the bilateral relations in wake of the changing international situation, a spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry Thursday said. “The two sides also agreed to jointly implement the consensus reached by our two leaders during Prime… Continue reading China, Pakistan agree to enhance high-level exchanges in view of current global situation: Spokesperson

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will on Friday preside over a special ceremony in New York at which the Dag Hammarskold Medal will be awarded posthumously to 119 military, police and civilian peacekeepers, including a Pakistani, who lost their lives in 2018 and early 2019, the UN announced Wednesday. The ceremony,… Continue reading Pakistani among 119 UN peacekeepers set to receive medal posthumously on Friday

LONDON, May 22 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Mohammad Nafees Zakaria Wednesday underscored that the resolution of conflicts in the region such as the Kashmir dispute was important to exploit the economic potential to the advantage of the people. The Sub-continent had significant concentration of the poor, he said during a meeting… Continue reading Kashmir resolution must to exploit region’s economic potential: Zakaria

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (APP):Businesses perform better – sometimes by as much as 20 per cent – when they employ more women in top positions, UN labour experts said on Wednesday, warning nonetheless that most still pay lip-service to the idea of gender equality in the boardroom. In a report covering 13,000 firms in 70… Continue reading Women in leadership bring better business performance: ILO

UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (APP):Children of foreign fighters who traveled to Iraq and Syria to join Da’esh/ISIL terrorist group must have their rights protected and be repatriated to their country of origin as soon as possible, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said. According to UNICEF, there are close to 29,000 foreign children in… Continue reading Children of foreign fighters in Iraq, Syria must have rights protected: UNICEF

BEIJING, May 22 (APP):China and Pakistan are satisfied with the bilateral relations and agreed to enhance communication and cooperation for greater progress in the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership for the closer community of shared future, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. “Both the countries are satisfied with our bilateral relations and agreed to… Continue reading China-Pakistan agree to enhance cooperation for greater progress in all-weather strategic cooperative partnership: Spokesperson

BEIJING, May 22 (APP)::China has recently delivered first overhauled JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to Pakistan under a project that experts said would benefit Pakistan’s aviation industry. Changsha 5712 Aircraft Industry Co Ltd under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) reassembled the overhauled JF-17 and delivered it to its Pakistani client in March, Global… Continue reading China delivers first overhauled JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan

BEIJING, May 22 (APP):China will offer customized data services to more countries including Pakistan for disaster prevention through its Fengyun meteorological satellites along the Belt and Road, said a senior official of the China Meteorological Administration’s National Satellite Meteorological Center. The services will be provided based on the results of a survey of 81 nations.… Continue reading China offers customized data services to Pakistan for disaster prevention

UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (APP):The United Nations envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country was on the verge of descending into a full-scale civil war, as a renegade general from the east continued to try to capture the capital from the internationally-recognized government. “Libya is on the verge of descending into a civil… Continue reading Libya is on verge of full-scale civil war, faces permanent division: UN warns

UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (APP):UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (APP): With US-Iran tensions escalating, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern about the heightening confrontational rhetoric between the two countries and called for calm. “We are concerned about the rising rhetoric,” said UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, who cited the firing of a rocket on May… Continue reading UN voices concern over rising tensions between US, Iran

BEIJING, May 21 (APP):Expressing concerns over the current situation in the Gulf region, China on Tuesday called upon all the relevant parties to exercise restraint and seek a proper solution through dialogue and consultation. “We have noticed the recent tensions in the Gulf region. Our position is very clear. Confrontation is not the solution to… Continue reading China expresses concern over current situation in the Gulf region

NEW YORK, May 20 (APP):US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif Monday exchanged sharply-worded tweets as the ongoing tensions between the two countries escalated. Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or “it’ll face its official end”, shortly after a rocket landed near the US… Continue reading US, Iran exchange tough messages amid rising tensions

BEIJING, May 20 (APP):Pakistan is displaying 19 original artefacts from Gandhara Civilization in the Exhibition of Asian Civilization being held here at the National Museum of China. The oldest artefact from Pakistan is the “œterracotta female human figurine” which is estimated to be 5,000 years old. The artefacts from Pakistan had generated great interest among… Continue reading 19 artefacts from Gandhara Civilization being displayed at National Museum of China

LONDON, May 19 (APP):The United Kingdom (UK) was a long-standing friend of Sri Lanka and would continue to support reconciliation and transitional justice in order to build a peaceful, prosperous and stable future, said Mark Field. In a statement issued by Foreign and Commonwealth Office here on the 10th anniversary of the end of conflict… Continue reading UK to continue support reconciliation in Sri Lanka: British Official

NEW YORK, May 19 (APP):A Voice of America (VOA) blog has highlighted the growing fear and insecurity among Muslims under the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the uptick in hate crimes has alarmed many human rights groups, which call for “decisive” government measures to protect the country’s minorities. “The government has failed… Continue reading Rights groups alarmed at spike in attacks against India’s Muslim minority