China-Pakistan FTA’s second phase to be signed this month in Beijing: Razak Dawood

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BEIJING, April 13 (APP):The second phase of China-Pakistan free trade agreement (FTA) is scheduled to be signed here during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s forthcoming visit to China, Advisor to Prime Minister on commerce, textile, industry and production, and investment, Abdul Razak Dawood said. During the Second International Textile Exhibition in Lahore, he told China Economic… Continue reading China-Pakistan FTA’s second phase to be signed this month in Beijing: Razak Dawood

Pakistani youths display talents at 2nd ‘Silk Road & Young Dreams’ held in Beijing

BEIJING, April 13 (APP):Over 30 Pakistani youths displayed their talents by elegantly contesting in music, speech, sand painting and photography competitions at the opening day of 2nd Silk Road and Young Dreams held here on Saturday. Pakistani youths along with nearly 300 contestants from 70 countries in five continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, America and… Continue reading Pakistani youths display talents at 2nd ‘Silk Road & Young Dreams’ held in Beijing

UN Chief slams terrorist attack in Quetta

UNITED NATIONS, April 12 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday strongly condemned the ‘cowardly’attack in Quetta in which 18 people were killed and 48 injuries. A statement issued by his spokesman said the UN chief was “shocked” at the attack, and he extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and… Continue reading UN Chief slams terrorist attack in Quetta

Sudan has ability to handle internal affairs, safeguard peace and stability: China

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BEIJING, April 12 (APP):While commenting on the current situation in Sudan, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Friday said China believed that the Sudanese side had the ability to handle its internal affairs and safeguard the peace and stability of the country. “We believe that the Sudanese side has the ability to handle its internal affairs,”… Continue reading Sudan has ability to handle internal affairs, safeguard peace and stability: China

Pakistan meets UN target of female participation in peacekeeping operations: Maleeha

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):Pakistan is increasing women’s participation in UN peacekeeping missions and has already met the 15 per cent goal set by the world body in the female component of its troop contributions, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has told the Security Council. “We believe, increased participation of female peacekeepers, and encouraging more women to… Continue reading Pakistan meets UN target of female participation in peacekeeping operations: Maleeha

UN chief calls for meeting Sudanese people’s ‘democratic aspirations’ following military coup

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres has said that the “democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people” need to be realized through “an appropriate and inclusive transition process”, following the overthrow and arrest of President Omar al-Bashir by order of the country’s new military governing council. In a statement issued in New York by… Continue reading UN chief calls for meeting Sudanese people’s ‘democratic aspirations’ following military coup

UN rights experts slam Assange arrest

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):A UN rights experts has said the arrest of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange by police in the United Kingdom, after the Ecuadorian Government decided to stop granting him asylum in their London embassy, exposed him to “the risk of serious human rights violations”, if extradited to the United States. Special Rapporteur… Continue reading UN rights experts slam Assange arrest

Mayor of London receives Pakistani High Commissioner

London, Apr 11 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, called on Mayor of London, Mr. Sadiq Khan at his office on April 10. According to a statement of Pakistan High Commission issued here Thursday, The High Commissioner briefed the Mayor on business opportunities, promotion of bilateral trade and identified areas… Continue reading Mayor of London receives Pakistani High Commissioner

China willing to work with world community to prevent further escalation in Libya: FM

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BEIJING, April 11 (APP):Expressing serious concerns over the prevailing situation in Libya, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Thursday said China was willing to work with the international community to prevent further escalation in Libya. “Like many members of the international community, China is highly concerned about the development of the situation in Libya,” Lu Kang… Continue reading China willing to work with world community to prevent further escalation in Libya: FM

Sick Pakistani peacekeeper rescued by Chinese medical mission in Darfur, Sudan

BEIJING, April 11 (APP):A sick Pakistani peacekeeping soldier was rescued with the assistance of China’s second peacekeeping helicopter contingent last week in Darfur, Sudan. This has been the third emergency medical rescue mission of this contingent since its deployment, according to a report of China Military Online here. According to details, the Operations Room of… Continue reading Sick Pakistani peacekeeper rescued by Chinese medical mission in Darfur, Sudan

Pakistani companies to participate in Maritime Silk Road brands Expo in Fujian, China

BEIJING, April 11 (APP):A number of Pakistani companies will participate in the fifth Maritime Silk Road Brands Expo scheduled to open in Shishi of Quanzhou, in East China’s Fujian province on April 18. To date, 362 companies from over 40 countries and regions including Pakistan, France, South Korea, Italy, Japan, Australia, Russia, Indonesia, Mongolia and… Continue reading Pakistani companies to participate in Maritime Silk Road brands Expo in Fujian, China

Pakistan-China should strengthen strategic communication under current situation: Yang Jiechi

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BEIJING, April 11 (APP):Pakistan and China, under the current situation, should strengthen strategic communication to maintain regional stability and prosperity,” Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee said.… Continue reading Pakistan-China should strengthen strategic communication under current situation: Yang Jiechi

British MP Faisal Rashid calls on Pakistani encoy

LONDON, Apr 10 (APP):Member of British Parliament Faisal Rashid on Wednesday called on High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria here at the Pakistan High Commission (PHC). According to a PHC statement, the high commissioner briefed Faisal Rashid, who is also Chairman of All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and… Continue reading British MP Faisal Rashid calls on Pakistani encoy

First CPEC International Cooperation Coordination Working Group meeting held in Beijing

BEIJING, April 10 (APP):The senior officials, at the first meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) International Cooperation Coordination Working Group held here, believed that the construction of the CPEC had achieved fruitful results in more than five years and has become a landmark project for pragmatic cooperation between China and Pakistan in the new… Continue reading First CPEC International Cooperation Coordination Working Group meeting held in Beijing

Dalai Lama’s reincarnation must comply with Chinese law, follow religious rituals: China

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BEIJING, Apr 10 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday that the reincarnation of living Buddhas including Dalai Lama must comply with Chinese laws and regulations and follow religious rituals and historical conventions. “In the history of China, the reincarnation of the Living Buddha has already formed clear rules,” Lu Kang said while responding… Continue reading Dalai Lama’s reincarnation must comply with Chinese law, follow religious rituals: China

New Zealand massacre was result of ‘toxic language of politics’ aimed at refugees, migrants: top UN official

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 (APP):The head of the UN refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, has warned that a deadly attack on two New Zealand mosques was the result of the worst “toxic language” in politics and media toward refugees, migrants and foreigners that he had witnessed in his more than 30 years as an international civil… Continue reading New Zealand massacre was result of ‘toxic language of politics’ aimed at refugees, migrants: top UN official

IMF cuts global growth outlook, but predicts pick up later in 2019

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 (APP):The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecast to the lowest level since the financial crisis, warning of significant downside risks to the world economy including trade tensions, pockets of political instability, mounting debt levels and increasing inequality. The world economy will grow 3.3 percent this year, down… Continue reading IMF cuts global growth outlook, but predicts pick up later in 2019

Sri Lanka’s new railway line to bring great help to local economy, social development: China

BEIJING, April 9 (APP)::While commenting on the first new railway line in Sri Lanka for nearly 100 years, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Tuesday said that it will help improve transportation facilitation in southern Sri Lanka and bring great help to the local economy and social development. “As you said, this is the first railway… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s new railway line to bring great help to local economy, social development: China

India’s refusal to join BRI to harm its connectivity with South Asian countries: Global Times

BEIJING, April 9 (APP):India’s refusal to cooperate under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will make it lose many growth opportunities and harm its connectivity with other countries in South Asia. India turned down an official invitation from China to attend the second Belt and Road Forum, which will take place later in April… Continue reading India’s refusal to join BRI to harm its connectivity with South Asian countries: Global Times

US Democratic Party’s presidential candidate calls Netanyahu a ‘racist’

NEW YORK, Apr 09 (APP):A candidate for US Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, Beto O’Rourke, has weigh in on Israel election, describing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a racist and obstacle to peace in the Middle East. “The US-Israel relationship is one of the most important relationships that we have on the planet,” O’Rourke said… Continue reading US Democratic Party’s presidential candidate calls Netanyahu a ‘racist’

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