Over 7,000 Pakistani students studying on scholarships in China

BEIJING, March 17 (APP):Figures show that China has become the top education destination for Pakistanis as out of 25,000 students enrolled in Chinese universities, around 7,034 are studying on scholarships. Pakistani students’ number has risen from 9,630 in 2013 to 25,000 in China last year mainly because of a series of preferential policies after the… Continue reading Over 7,000 Pakistani students studying on scholarships in China

Pakistan warns against Islamophobia as country makes presence felt at UN women summit

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 17 (APP):The deadly terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand was “another grim reminder” of the Islamophobia sweeping the world, a senior Pakistani diplomat told delegates attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women — a global gathering of women activists at which Pakistan played an active role. Ambassador Maleeha… Continue reading Pakistan warns against Islamophobia as country makes presence felt at UN women summit

London protestors ask India to stop HR abuses in held Kashmir

LONDON, Mar 16 (APP):A large number of the British Pakistanis and Kashmiris on Saturday afternoon gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London and strongly protested against the brutalities and killings of innocent Kashmiri people by the occupation forces in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and gross violation of human rights in the held… Continue reading London protestors ask India to stop HR abuses in held Kashmir

UN chief calls for support to Syria on its path to peace

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP):Governments across the world have a “moral obligation” to help Syrians “unite around a vision for their common future”, finally bringing an end to eight years of brutal conflict, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday. “As the conflict enters its ninth year, Syrians continue to suffer from one of the worst… Continue reading UN chief calls for support to Syria on its path to peace

Rights advocates slam US move to bar entry to Int’l Criminal Court investigators

NEW YORK, Mar 16 (APP): Human rights defenders expressed outrage on Friday after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the Trump administration was revoking or denying visas for any International Criminal Court (ICC) personnel who try to investigate or prosecute U.S. officials or key allies for potential war crimes. The move, Pompeo confirmed… Continue reading Rights advocates slam US move to bar entry to Int’l Criminal Court investigators

Voices of young climate action activists ‘give me hope’: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP):Hailing Friday’s demonstrations by schoolchildren across the world against climate change inaction, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he understands their fears, but is hopeful for the future. In a direct message to the youth activists who took to the streets, Guterres said that he understood the anxiety and “fear for… Continue reading Voices of young climate action activists ‘give me hope’: UN chief

Pakistan looks forward to second Belt and Road Forum as important platform: Ambassador Khalid

BEIJING, March 16 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid Saturday said that the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was a symbol of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and had a growing impact on the world. “Pakistan looks forward to the second Belt and Road Forum (BRF) as an important platform for getting… Continue reading Pakistan looks forward to second Belt and Road Forum as important platform: Ambassador Khalid

At UN women’s summit, Pakistan reports progress in ensuring social protection for it’s citizens

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP):Pakistan recognizes social protection as a fundamental right and is making “significant strides” to ensure its realization for citizens, Khawar Mumtaz, leader of the Pakistani delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), said Friday. “Social protection is a human right and the welfare of all citizens in… Continue reading At UN women’s summit, Pakistan reports progress in ensuring social protection for it’s citizens

China condemns shooting incident in two mosques in New Zealand

BEIJING, March 15 (APP):China Friday condemned the shooting incident occurred in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 49 people and injuring many others. “We condemned this incident, express our condolences to the victims, and express our sincere condolences to the injured and the families of the victims,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said… Continue reading China condemns shooting incident in two mosques in New Zealand

US, Afghan Govt tensions burst into public over Taliban talks

NEW YORK, Mar 15 (APP):Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor, Hamdullah Mohib, has accused the U.S. Special Envoy to his country, Zalmay Khalilzad, of “delegitimizing” the Kabul government by excluding it from peace negotiations with the Taliban and acting like a “viceroy.” The comments made by Mohib about Khalilzad, the Afghan-born US diplomats, drew immediate and blistering… Continue reading US, Afghan Govt tensions burst into public over Taliban talks

China’s National People’s Congress concludes annual session

BEIJING, March 15 (APP):The 13thNational People’s Congress, China top legislature concluded its meeting of the second annual session at the Great Hall of the People here on Friday morning. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other leaders attended the closing meeting. The legislators adopted China’s first unified foreign investment law during the meeting.… Continue reading China’s National People’s Congress concludes annual session

E-Visa facility to boost tourism, foreign investment in Pakistan: Zakaria

LONDON:Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Mohammad Nafees Zakaria on Thursday said the launch of new visa regime for around 175 countries by Prime Minister Imran Khan would boost tourism and investment in Pakistan leading to its socio-economic prosperity. He was addressing a gathering of British-Pakistanis and locals, who witnessed live the formal launch… Continue reading E-Visa facility to boost tourism, foreign investment in Pakistan: Zakaria

55,000 Chinese businessmen, workers issued visas last year: Pak Envoy

BEIJING, March 14 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khalid Thursday said last year, 55,000 Chinese businessmen and workers were issued visas by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing and its four consulates. He said the new visa regime an important initiative, which would attract more tourists and businessmen from across the globe and help overcome challenges… Continue reading 55,000 Chinese businessmen, workers issued visas last year: Pak Envoy

China hopes India, Pakistan to engage in friendly dialogue to resolve Kashmir & other issues

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):A Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Thursday said that Kashmir was an issue left over from history between India and Pakistan and hoped that the two countries would engage in friendly dialogue and consultation to resolve this and other outstanding issues. “China’s position on Kashmir issue is clear and consistent. This is an… Continue reading China hopes India, Pakistan to engage in friendly dialogue to resolve Kashmir & other issues

More Chinese companies likely to invest in Pakistan after construction of special economic zones: Ambassador Khalid

BEIJING, March 14 (APP)::Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid Thursday said that more Chinese companies are expected to take advantage of investment opportunities after the establishment of special economic zones in Pakistan in near future. A few months ago, Pakistan and China agreed to build the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), improve infrastructure and enhance… Continue reading More Chinese companies likely to invest in Pakistan after construction of special economic zones: Ambassador Khalid

UK business and textile delegation to participate in TEXPO-19 Lahore

LONDON, Mar 14 (APP):A business-cum-textile delegation from United Kingdom (UK), would participate in TEXPO 2019, to be held in Lahore from April 11-14, an official of Pakistan High Commission said on Thursday. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar,Commercial Counsellor of Pakistan High Commission London told APP that a business-cum-textile delegation from United Kingdom (UK) has confirmed its participation… Continue reading UK business and textile delegation to participate in TEXPO-19 Lahore

‘Power is not given, power is taken’, UN chief tells women activists

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 14 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the importance of women seizing the initiative in the struggle for gender equality at a meeting he held for civil society activists. “The central question of gender equality is a question of power”, he stressed at the session on “Women in Power”, noting that “we… Continue reading ‘Power is not given, power is taken’, UN chief tells women activists

US grounds Boeing 737 Max planes, citing links between 2 fatal crashes

NEW YORK, Mar 14 (APP):In another hit at Boeing’s reputation, the U.S. finally joined the rest of the world in grounding the 737 MAX 8, the company’s prized jet that is now barred from skies worldwide. The U.S. had been the last holdout, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) saying that it stood by the… Continue reading US grounds Boeing 737 Max planes, citing links between 2 fatal crashes

UN launches $8.8 billion dollar appeal for war-affected Syrians

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 13 (APP):An $8.8 billion funding appeal has been issued by the UN to help millions of Syrians, who live a “razor-edge existence” inside and outside the war-torn country, along with the communities struggling to host them. Eight years since the war began, 12 million Syrians are either refugees or displaced inside Syria;… Continue reading UN launches $8.8 billion dollar appeal for war-affected Syrians

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