PM, Dr Youssef discuss challenges faced by Muslim Ummah

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JEDDAH, Sep 19 (APP):Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr Youssef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed issues of mutual interest and the challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua and Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Khan Hasham… Continue reading PM, Dr Youssef discuss challenges faced by Muslim Ummah

China hopes Indian govt to provide fair, transparent environment to Chinese enterprises to invest, operate locally

BEIJING, Sept 19 (APP)::China on Wednesday hoped that Indian government would provide a fair, just and transparent environment for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate locally. “The essence of economic and trade cooperation between China and India is mutual benefit and win-win situation,” spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry Geng Shuang said during his regular briefing… Continue reading China hopes Indian govt to provide fair, transparent environment to Chinese enterprises to invest, operate locally

US sharply cuts number of refugees it will allow in 2019 amid tightening immigration laws

WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (APP) –:The United States on Monday announced to sharply reduce the number of refugees it will allow to enter the country next year, the lowest ceiling ever since the program was launched in nearly 30 years ago. President Trump has adopted a hardline approach on immigration since taking over the presidency in January… Continue reading US sharply cuts number of refugees it will allow in 2019 amid tightening immigration laws

Time running out to head off devastating famine in Yemen: UN warns

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 (APP):The U.N. World Food Programme Wednesday called for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” in Yemen’s devastating three-and-a-half-year civil war, warning that “full-blown” famine loomed in the war-wracked Arab country. “My primary concern is the innocent children, women and men of Yemen, and I urge all parties to end the fighting and… Continue reading Time running out to head off devastating famine in Yemen: UN warns

Saudi minister for energy & investment calls on PM Imran in Jeddah

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JEDDAH, Sep 19 (APP):Saudi Minister for Energy, Industry and Ministerial Resources Khalid A. Al-Falih called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed matters related to bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Head of Saudi Public Investment Fund Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Adviser Saudi Cabinet’s General Secretariat Ahmed Al-Khatib also joined the meeting, held… Continue reading Saudi minister for energy & investment calls on PM Imran in Jeddah

PM performs Umrah; prays for prosperity of Pakistan; Kaaba doors opened for Imran Khan

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  MAKKAH, Sep 19 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan performed Umrah here in the wee hours of Wednesday at the Masjid-al-Haram and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The prime minister who is on a two-day State visit to Saudi Arabia arrived here Tuesday afternoon and offered his respects at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). The… Continue reading PM performs Umrah; prays for prosperity of Pakistan; Kaaba doors opened for Imran Khan

UN awaits details citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (APP):The United Nations is looking forward to the details of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plans to grant citizenship to Pakistan-born children of Afghan refugees, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. “We have to see the details,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a question at the regular noon briefing at… Continue reading UN awaits details citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children

UN officials hail agreement over buffer zone to spare civilians in Syria’s Idlib

  UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General and the world body’s humanitarian chief have welcomed the agreement between Turkey and Russia to create a demilitarized buffer zone protecting civilians living in Idlib, Syria, and called on all warring parties and countries supporting them to make it effective. In a statement, UN chief Antonio Guterres… Continue reading UN officials hail agreement over buffer zone to spare civilians in Syria’s Idlib

Peking University organizes seminar, exhibition to showcase Gandhara civilization

  BEIJING, Sep 19 (APP):Peking University has organized a well-attended seminar and an impressive photographic exhibition to further expand cultural linkages between China and Pakistan and showcase Gandhara civilization and relics among Chinese scholars, researchers and students. The seminar and exhibition were arranged by the School of Foreign Languages, Institute of Humanity and Social Sciences,… Continue reading Peking University organizes seminar, exhibition to showcase Gandhara civilization

73rd UNGA session opens, with focus on issues from gender equality to environment

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (APP):The 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Tuesday, with its President setting seven priorities for her year in office ranging from gender equality to environment as well as to bring the world body closer to the people. In her first keynote address to the 193-member Assembly, President… Continue reading 73rd UNGA session opens, with focus on issues from gender equality to environment

PM pays his respects at Raza-e-Rasool (SAW); offers Magrib prayers, Nawafil

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MADINAH, Sep 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) and offered Magrib prayer and Nawafil at Riaz-ul-Jannah. The doors of Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) were specially opened for the prime minister and his delegation. On arrival of the prime minister, hundreds of Pakistanis gathered in Masjid-e-Nabvi and raised slogans in favour of… Continue reading PM pays his respects at Raza-e-Rasool (SAW); offers Magrib prayers, Nawafil

COAS calls on Chinese CMC, areas of further bilateral military cooperation discussed

APP87-18 BEIJING: September 18 - General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) called on General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC). APP

BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Vice Chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC), General Zhang Youxia on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Zhang Youxia said China greatly valued its time tested relations with Pakistan and its Army.… Continue reading COAS calls on Chinese CMC, areas of further bilateral military cooperation discussed

Pakistan wishes to build relations with US on basis of mutual respect: Naval Chief

WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (APP):Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M) has said that Pakistan wishes to further build on its relationship with the United States on the basis on mutual respect, and mutuality of interests. He made these remarks while talking to representatives of Pakistan and American media at the Pakistan Embassy… Continue reading Pakistan wishes to build relations with US on basis of mutual respect: Naval Chief

CPEC provides important new trade route between China and the Gulf: Shaukat Aziz

BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP):Former prime minister Shaukat Aziz has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under Belt and Road initiative, would reduce the distance between China and the Gulf, providing an important new trade route. The CPEC agreement can lead to substantial job creation, the growth of industrial estates around the… Continue reading CPEC provides important new trade route between China and the Gulf: Shaukat Aziz

China hopes Pak-Afghan relations will develop in healthy, stable manner

BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP): Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Tuesday hoped that Afghanistan and Pakistan’s relations would develop in a healthy and stable manner. He was commenting on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s recent visit to Afghanistan. “As a common neighbour and friend of Afghanistan and Pakistan, China hopes that Afghanistan and Pakistan relations will develop… Continue reading China hopes Pak-Afghan relations will develop in healthy, stable manner

Pak High Commission London invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries

LONDON, Sep 18 (APP):The High Commission of Pakistan in London has invited applications from the Pakistani community for conducting National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries during the months of October, November and December 2018. The step has been taken to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community and the High Commission for… Continue reading Pak High Commission London invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries

PM arrives Saudi Arabia

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MADINAH, Sep 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday arrived here on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Upon arrival at the airport, the prime minister was warmly received by Governor Madinah Prince Faisal bin Salman, Pakistan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, Khan Hasham bin Saddique, Saudi authorities and official of… Continue reading PM arrives Saudi Arabia

Pakistani business delegations to visit UK to promote trade , investments

LONDON, Sep 18 (APP):A delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is scheduled to undertake a week-long visit of the United Kingdom (UK) to explore and promote bilateral trade between Pakistan and the UK, High Commission sources said. Commercial Section of the Pakistan High Commission London sources said that FPCCI delegation… Continue reading Pakistani business delegations to visit UK to promote trade , investments

UN calls for urgent action to end TB

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP):A high-level U.N. meeting next week may jolt efforts to fight tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, as countries around the world are not doing enough to do so, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, at the release of the latest Global Tuberculosis Report. The report shows that worldwide, tuberculosis… Continue reading UN calls for urgent action to end TB

US awaits details of citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP):The United Nations is looking forward to the details of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plans to grant citizenship to Pakistan-born children of Afghan refugees, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. “We have to see the details,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a question at the regular noon briefing at… Continue reading US awaits details of citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children

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