First 2 Muslim women elected to US Congress

NEW YORK, Nov 7 (APP):Rashida Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, and Ilhan Omar, who is of Somali origin, Tuesday made history as the first Muslim women elected to U.S. Congress after both Democrats won their congressional midterm 2018 races.

Children in a war-torn Yemen hospital at imminent risk of death: UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 7 (APP):Intense fighting near a major hospital in the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah has put scores of children at “imminent risk of death,” the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned today, urging the warring parties to stop hostilities to ensure safe access to the medical centre.

Warp speed tech must be used for global growth, UN chief tells web leaders

  UNITED NATIONS, Nov 6 (APP):Technological advances are happening “at a warp speed,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said at a major Web Summit meeting in Lisbon, Portugal In speech, he pointed out more than “90 per cent of the data that exists today in the world was created in the two last years,” noting… Continue reading Warp speed tech must be used for global growth, UN chief tells web leaders

Pakistan,Turkey ties growing steadily: Envoy

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (AA/APP):Pakistan ambassador to Turkey Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi Tuesday said “unparalleled and unique” relations between the two countries were deeply rooted in history, faith and common culture.

Xi unveils opening-up measures

SHANGHAI, Nov 6 (APP):President Xi Jinping announced a number of measures on Monday, including lowered tariffs and eased market access, intended to promote common growth and build an open global economy.

Pakistan has a promising future, destiny: Pak Envoy

LONDON Nov 06 (APP):Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK), Muhammad Ayub has said that with a burgeoning middle class young population, robust democratic institutions and a vibrant civil society, Pakistan has a promising future and destiny.

CPEC is excellent example of Pakistan, China cooperation: Asad Umar

  BEIJING, Nov 6 (APP)::Finance Minister Asad Umar has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was an excellent example of cooperation between China and Pakistan and was beneficial for both sides. “Pakistan has a debt problem for sure, but Pakistan does not have a China debt problem,” he told China Global Television Network (CGTN),… Continue reading CPEC is excellent example of Pakistan, China cooperation: Asad Umar

PM keen to emulate Chinese model for economic turnaround

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SHANGHAI, (China) Nov 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday reiterated his resolve to steer Pakistan out of the current economic challenges and expressed his keenness to learn from the Chinese model of taking its 700 million people out of poverty through long term strategies, and economic and governance reforms.

CPEC is vital link to ME, Central Asia: to open new avenues for investment: PM

APP94-05 SHANGHAI: November 05 - Prime Minister Imran Khan delivering his keynote address during the Opening Ceremony of First China International Import Expo in Shanghai. APP

SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor would serve as a vital link for the two countries to the Middle East and Central Asian Republics and open fresh investment avenues, new markets and vistas.

CPEC’s new growth points to further boost China-Pakistan long-term economic ties: Analysts

BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):The new growth points created by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will further boost economic ties between the two countries in the long run, as they deploy more resources in technological collaboration, infrastructure development and people-to-people exchanges, Wei Jianguo, vice-chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges said on Monday.

Yemen war a ‘living hell’ for children, warn UNICEF; Angelina Jolie pushes for ceasefire

  UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 5 (APP):Some 30,000 children in war-torn Yemen die each year of malnutrition, Geert Cappelaere, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa said Sunday after visiting the impoverished country – calling it a living helll for children. A living hell not for 50-60 per cent of… Continue reading Yemen war a ‘living hell’ for children, warn UNICEF; Angelina Jolie pushes for ceasefire

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