LONDON, Nov 07 (APP):The three-day World Tourism Mart (WTM) London 2018 which kicked off on October 5,2018, attracted a large number of visitors at Gilgit Baltistan booth on first , second and third day.
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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.
UN finds 202 mass graves in formerly Da’esh-controlled Iraqi areas
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 7 (APP):Investigators have uncovered more than 200 mass graves containing thousands of bodies in areas of Iraq formerly controlled by ISIL/Da’esh, according to a new UN human rights report.
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.
US voters set to elect 2 Muslim women to Congress in Tuesday’s mid-term polls
NEW YORK, Nov 6 (APP):In a first in US history, two Muslim women are expected to be elected to the US Congress in Thursday’s midterm elections that are seen in large part as a referendum of President Donald Trump, whose two years in the White House have been marked by a series of controversies.
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.
Top Chinese leadership meetings with PM Imran Khan, a symbol of special relationship
BEIJING, Nov 6 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan meetings with China’s top four leaders and his participation in the Shanghai Import Expo during his first official visit, reflects that China and Pakistan enjoy very special relations, said Senior Research Fellow of Charhar Institute Cheng Xizhong.
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
US goes to mid-term polls with no one risking to predict result after 2016 presidential election
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (APP):Americans across the country will go to mid-term polls on Tuesday to decide which party will control Congress, but after a surprise 2016 presidential election that won the White House for President Trump, no one is predicting results with certainty.
PM keen to emulate Chinese model for economic turnaround
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.
China-Pakistan looking to further enrich business ties under BRI: China Daily
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):China and Pakistan are looking to further enrich their business ties in areas, including multimodal goods transport, high-end manufacturing, renewable energy sources and other service sectors under the Belt and Road Initiative.
China to continue to enforce comprehensive agreements with Iran: Spokesperson
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):China on Monday said it would continue to maintain and enforce comprehensive agreements while maintaining its legitimate rights and interests.
CPEC is vital link to ME, Central Asia: to open new avenues for investment: PM
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.
Pak-China film collaboration growing after Silk Road Film Festival
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):With Pakistan’s first participation in the Silk Road International Film Festival held in the Chinese city of Qingdao, the collaboration between the two countries is growing in film production.
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.
Pakistan urges world community to assist refugees-hosting countries through burden-sharing and financing
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 (APP):With the world witnessing the highest levels of displacement of people, Pakistan has fervently called on the international community to take steps to address the global refugee crisis that has “morphed into a catastrophe”.
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