Jemima Goldsmith congratulates Imran Khan ‘s victory in elections

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  LONDON, Jul 26 (APP):Jemima Goldsmith has said her former husband Imran Khan has won the general election in Pakistan and will now be the country’s prime minister, daily Mail reported. According to the British newspaper, she praised the ex-cricketer’s ‘tenacity, belief and refusal to accept defeat’, explaining: ’22 years later, after —– hurdles and… Continue reading Jemima Goldsmith congratulates Imran Khan ‘s victory in elections

Chinese expresses pleasure over successful general election in Pakistan

  BEIJING, July 26 (APP):China on Thursday expressed pleasure over the successful general election in Pakistan and reiterated its readiness to work with the new government to promote greater development of the all-weather strategic partnership between the two countries. “We are pleased to see Pakistan’s successful general election,” Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said during his… Continue reading Chinese expresses pleasure over successful general election in Pakistan

China terms explosion in Beijing’s Chaoyang district as individual public security case

  BEIJING, July 26 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Thursday described the incident of setting off explosive device outside of the compound of the US embassy visa office here as an individual public security case. The case was promptly and properly dealt by police, Geng Shuang said during his regular press briefing held here.… Continue reading China terms explosion in Beijing’s Chaoyang district as individual public security case

US media gives prominent coverage to Pakistan’s polls that led to PTI victory

  NEW YORK, July 26 (APP):Despite headline-grabbing controversies surrounding US President Donald Trump, American print and electronic media found adequate time and space for the coverage of the Pakistani elections in which Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf emerged as the leading party putting the former cricket star on track to becoming the country’s prime minister. There… Continue reading US media gives prominent coverage to Pakistan’s polls that led to PTI victory

Paucity of funds threatens critical aid for Palestinians: UN agency

  UNITED NATIONS, July 26 (APP):Despite major fund-raising efforts, UNRWA – the UN agency tasked with providing life-saving support to Palestinian refugees – is facing the “largest ever reduction in funding” in its history which is threatening the very existence of many of its critical assistance programmes. “As we continue to pursue every avenue of… Continue reading Paucity of funds threatens critical aid for Palestinians: UN agency

Chinese expresses pleasure over successful general election in Pakistan

  BEIJING, July 26 (APP):China on Thursday expressed pleasure over the successful general election in Pakistan and reiterated its readiness to work with the new government to promote greater development the all-weather strategic partnership between the two countries. “We are pleased to see Pakistan’s successful general election,” Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said during his regular… Continue reading Chinese expresses pleasure over successful general election in Pakistan

Israel, Hamas were minutes away from war: UN official

  UNITED NATIONS, July 25 (APP):A senior United Nations official has said that Israel and Hamas were minutes away from another devastating confrontation in Gaza on Saturday a clash averted after UN and Egyptian diplomatic efforts got both sides to step back from the brink. After intense efforts by the United Nations and Egypt, I… Continue reading Israel, Hamas were minutes away from war: UN official

Private sector’s share of CPEC projects likely to increase: Global Times

  BEIJING, Jul 25 (APP):The multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an open initiative that welcomes private-sector players from China, Pakistan and third countries to join on the principle of equality and voluntary participation. As Pakistan strives to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), the private sector’s share of CPEC projects is likely to increase,… Continue reading Private sector’s share of CPEC projects likely to increase: Global Times

UN chief slams suicide attack near Quetta polling station

  UNITED NATIONS, July 25 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday condemned the killing of dozens of persons near a polling station in Quetta due to a suicide attack, as voters headed to the polls in general election. The suicide bombing killed at least 31 persons and injured another 70. “The Secretary-General condemns the suicide… Continue reading UN chief slams suicide attack near Quetta polling station

Pakistan denounces Israel’s discriminatory Jewish Nation-State law, calls for upholding Palestinian rights

UNITED NATIONS, July 25 (APP):Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that Israel’s latest law, which defines the country as a nation-state of the Jewish people, was a “vivid manifestation” of Tel Aviv’s consistent policy of discrimination against Palestinians, and called for boosting efforts to promote a just solution to the Middle East conflict. “The… Continue reading Pakistan denounces Israel’s discriminatory Jewish Nation-State law, calls for upholding Palestinian rights

US Government offers $12 billion in aid to farmers hit by trade war that Trump started

WASHINGTON, July 25 (APP):The US government has announced $12 billion in aid to farmers hit by trade war between America and the world’s leading economies that President Trump began by imposing tariffs on imports from countries like China, the EU, Canada and Mexico. These countries have retaliated by imposing tariffs on American goods including US… Continue reading US Government offers $12 billion in aid to farmers hit by trade war that Trump started

Sahebzada assumes charge as New High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK

LONDON, Jul 24 (APP):Sahebzada Ahmed Khan arrived London on Monday and assumed the responsibilities as the new High Commissioner of Pakistan to United Kingdom (UK). He replaced outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan to United Kingdom, Syed Ibne Abbas. According to a statement of Pakistan High Commission London issued here Tuesday, Sahebzada Ahmed Khan’s diplomatic career… Continue reading Sahebzada assumes charge as New High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK

India must align new anti-trafficking bill with int’l human rights law: UN experts

  UNITED NATIONS, July 24 (APP):India must revise its planned new legislation to tackle trafficking in persons to ensure the measures it proposes are in line with international human rights law, according to two UN experts. Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, and Urmila Boola, Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery,… Continue reading India must align new anti-trafficking bill with int’l human rights law: UN experts

200 projects to be completed under CPEC in next 12 years: Chinese research fellow

  BEIJING, July 24 (APP):The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become one of the earliest, fastest-moving and most effective projects under the Belt and Road initiative. Of the 43 projects confirmed at the beginning of the corridor, 20 are under construction or have been completed. “Another 157 projects in the corridor will be gradually completed… Continue reading 200 projects to be completed under CPEC in next 12 years: Chinese research fellow

Pakistani contingent arrives to participate in army games in Korla, China

  BEIJING, July 24 (APP):A contingent of Pakistan armed forces has arrived in China to participate in the international army games starting from July 28, in Korla, northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. “Pakistani contingent will participate in one contest namely ‘clear sky’ to be hosted by China as part of international army games,” according to… Continue reading Pakistani contingent arrives to participate in army games in Korla, China

Rich tributes paid to Jamsheed Marker’s diplomatic skills at a commemorative meeting held at Pak mission to UN

APP02-24 NEW YORK: July 24 - Pakistan’s Ambassador to UN, Maleeha Lodhi with Ms. Niloufer Reifler Marker and Ambassador Iqbal Raza at largely attended meeting at the Pakistan Mission to pay tribute to the late Ambassador Jamshed Marker and his services to Pakistan. APP

UNITED NATIONS, July 24 (APP):High tributes were paid to Ambassador Jamsheed Marker, a Pakistani diplomat par excellence who passed away on June 21, at a solemn meeting organized by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations on Monday to commemorate his life and services. Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, who led the tributes at the largely-attended meeting,… Continue reading Rich tributes paid to Jamsheed Marker’s diplomatic skills at a commemorative meeting held at Pak mission to UN

UN rights chief denounces grave ‘assaults’ on Palestinian people’s rights

  UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (APP)::The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Monday expressed “acute concerns” over the serious human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, noting arbitrary detentions and deliberate deprivation there, attacks against civilians and forced displacements. Briefing the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of… Continue reading UN rights chief denounces grave ‘assaults’ on Palestinian people’s rights

UN slams deadly terrorist attack near Kabul airport

  UNITED NATIONS, July 23 (APP)::The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack outside Kabul’s airport that reportedly killed and injured scores of civilians. The suicide attack took place among a crowd gathered to greet First Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum, shortly after his convoy had departed the area. According to news… Continue reading UN slams deadly terrorist attack near Kabul airport

No political string attached to Chinese assistance to Sri Lanka: Spokesperson

BEIJING, July 23 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday that no political string is attached to Chinese assistance to Sri Lanka at all, and it serves and benefits all the Sri Lankan people. “No political string is attached to this assistance at all, and it serves and benefits all people in Sri Lanka,” Geng… Continue reading No political string attached to Chinese assistance to Sri Lanka: Spokesperson

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