CPEC, BRI economic initiative, not targeted at any third country: Wang Yi

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BEIJING, April 19 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Friday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative, was an economic cooperation programme and did not target any third country. “We have stated clearly on many occasions that the BRI including the CPEC is an only economic initiative… Continue reading CPEC, BRI economic initiative, not targeted at any third country: Wang Yi

Libyan children ‘at imminent risk of injury or death’ as conflict escalates: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 19 (APP):An increasing number of children are “at imminent risk of injury or death”, two senior UN officials have warned, citing a surge of aggression in crisis-torn Libya. General Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), which controls much of eastern and southern Libya, has waged a two-week military campaign… Continue reading Libyan children ‘at imminent risk of injury or death’ as conflict escalates: UN

PM Imran Khan named among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2019

NEW YORK, Apr 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan has been named among the ‘100 Most Influential people’ of 2019 by Time, a mass-circulation US magazine, with a senior journalist underscoring his potential to turn Pakistan around towards a better future. The prestigious list, unveiled on Wednesday, selected the “influential people” under four categories: leaders, pioneers,… Continue reading PM Imran Khan named among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2019

Karot hydropower project to be operational by year 2020

BEIJING, April 18 (APP):The Karot hydropower project, being developed on build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is scheduled to be completed by the year 2020. The project was launched at the end of 2015 and after completion, it will be operated by the construction contractor for 30 years. Afterward, the ownership will be… Continue reading Karot hydropower project to be operational by year 2020

Indian PM Modi seeking re-election by running anti-Muslim campaigns, not his record in office: NYT article

NEW YORK, Apr 18 (APP):India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking re-election by stoking fear among the Hindu majority of the potential dangers posed by Indian Muslims and Pakistan, and not on the basis of his performance over last five years, according to an opinion piece published in The New York Times Thursday. “The campaign… Continue reading Indian PM Modi seeking re-election by running anti-Muslim campaigns, not his record in office: NYT article

UN envoy calls heavy shelling in Libyan populated areas, civilian deaths ‘blatant violation’ of int’l law

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 18 (APP):Heavy overnight shelling which hit a densely-populated neighbourhood of Libya’s capital, Tripoli, was condemned “in the strongest terms” by the head of the UN Mission there, after “scores” of civilians were reportedly killed and injured. “Horrible night of random shelling of residential areas”, tweeted UN Special Representative Ghassan Salame on Wednesday… Continue reading UN envoy calls heavy shelling in Libyan populated areas, civilian deaths ‘blatant violation’ of int’l law

Torture still practiced in Afghan detention centres: UN report

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 18 (APP):Torture is still widespread in Afghanistan’s State-run prisons for detainees linked to ongoing conflict there, the UN noted, while also noting an “encouraging reduction” in the level of abuse since 2016. Based on interviews with more than 600 detainees and published jointly by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and… Continue reading Torture still practiced in Afghan detention centres: UN report

SAMENA Leaders’ Summit to be held in Dubai on April 18

Dubai, Apr 17 (APP):All arrangements have been finalized to drive discussion on 5G commercialization at SAMENA Leaders’ Summit scheduled to be held in Dubai on April 18. Hosting for the sixth consecutive year at region’s most important telecommunications summit, Huawei, a world leading provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, will… Continue reading SAMENA Leaders’ Summit to be held in Dubai on April 18

China home to 20 million Muslims, over 35,000 mosques guarantees normal religious practices: Spokesperson

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BEIJING, April 17 (APP):China Wednesday said it guaranteed normal religious practices and respect the customs of religious believers and asked the western media to abide by journalistic ethics while reporting about vocational training institutions in Xinjiang. “First of all, I want to correct you again. I don’t know what the ‘re-education camp’ you are talking… Continue reading China home to 20 million Muslims, over 35,000 mosques guarantees normal religious practices: Spokesperson

No deadline to withdraw technical hold from UNSC Sanctions Committee: China

BEIJING, April 17 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Wednesday rejected a claim that China was given a deadline to withdraw its ‘technical hold’ it put to further discuss the listing issue at United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Committee and said the listing issue should be resolved through cooperation and consensus. “I don’t know where you… Continue reading No deadline to withdraw technical hold from UNSC Sanctions Committee: China

Pakistani students bag top positions in music, speech competitions held in Beijing

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BEIJING, April 16 (APP)::Pakistani students clinched top positions in music, speech and photography competitions, organized within the framework of the 2nd Silk Road and Young Dreams, an international gala event of youth exchange. Over 30 young Pakistani students from educational institutions in China and Pakistan took part in the competitions and elegantly displayed their talents… Continue reading Pakistani students bag top positions in music, speech competitions held in Beijing

Measles cases triple globally in 2019: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (APP):The number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has tripled compared with the same time last year, according to the United Nations health agency. The World Health Organization (WHO) said provisional data indicated that a “a clear trend”, with all regions of the world seeing… Continue reading Measles cases triple globally in 2019: UN

Plan for troop pullback ‘now accepted’ by rival forces around key Yemen port: UN envoy

Martin Griffiths, UN Special Envoy for Yemen briefs the press on the Geneva Consultations on Yemen, Palais des Nations. 5 September 2018. Photo by Violaine Martin

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (APP):A plan to withdraw forces from front lines in and around the key Yemeni port of Hudaydah has been accepted by pro-Government forces and Houthi rebels, the UN Special Envoy to the country has told the Security Council, warning however that war shows “no sign of abating” elsewhere. The envoy, Martin… Continue reading Plan for troop pullback ‘now accepted’ by rival forces around key Yemen port: UN envoy

BRI has never been involved in territorial disputes: China

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BEIJING, April 15 (APP):China Monday rejected assertion that it was ignoring Indian core concerns and territorial integrity and emphasized that Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was open and inclusive economic cooperation program and had never been involved in territorial disputes. “I want to emphasize that the Belt and Road Initiative is an open and inclusive… Continue reading BRI has never been involved in territorial disputes: China

China-Pakistan friendship withstands test of time, changes in international landscape: Wang

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang Monday said China and Pakistan were good neighbor, friends, and partners in all weather and withstood test of time and changes in the international landscape. He made these remarks in his meeting with Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwala who was currently… Continue reading China-Pakistan friendship withstands test of time, changes in international landscape: Wang

Pakistan’s new guidelines show resolve to firmly implement UNSC’s resolution: China

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):China Monday highly applauded Pakistan for releasing guidelines to implement the National Action Plan as per United Nations Security Council’s resolution and said it showed its resolve to fight terrorism. “China noticed the relevant report. The newly released guidelines are Pakistan’s latest measures to implement National Action Plan,” Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson… Continue reading Pakistan’s new guidelines show resolve to firmly implement UNSC’s resolution: China

US House speaker orders security review to protect Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after Trump tweet

NEW YORK, Apr 15 (APP):The speaker of the US House of Representatives has asked officials to review security measures intended to protect newly-elected Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after President Donald Trump tweeted a video attacking Ms. Omar using images of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “Following the president’s tweet, I spoke with the sergeant-at-arms… Continue reading US House speaker orders security review to protect Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after Trump tweet

WHO calls transparency, fairer prices for medicines ‘a global human rights issue’

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 (APP):While developing countries have long struggled with the price of medicines, today’s costs have rendered it a world-wide challenge, and the key topic of concern at a global medicines forum in South Africa, co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO). “This is a global human rights issue”, WHO Assistant Director-General for… Continue reading WHO calls transparency, fairer prices for medicines ‘a global human rights issue’

Over 28,000 Pakistanis among 500,000 international students in China

BEIJING, April 14 (APP):Pakistan ranked third in the number of international students currently studying in China with 28,023 students, according to a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Education. South Korea ranked first with 50,600 students, followed by Thailand with 28,608, India with 23,198, and the United States with 20,996. A total of 492,185 international… Continue reading Over 28,000 Pakistanis among 500,000 international students in China

UN development official voices concern over debt problems facing poor countries

UNITED NATIONS, April 14 (APP):The impact of high levels of debt on development efforts `cannot be overstated’, the head of the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) told a Ministerial Meeting on least development countries (LDCs) on Saturday. “While debt financing remains an important source for achieving positive development outcomes in LDCs, the recent trends are… Continue reading UN development official voices concern over debt problems facing poor countries

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