JEDDAH, Aug 16 (APP)::Saudi Minister of Information Dr. Awad bin Saleh Al-Awad thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, for the continuous efforts exerted by the Government of the Kingdom to provide the best… Continue reading Saudi Information Minister highlights services of Saudi king, leadership for Hujjaj
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Hundreds of US newspapers denounce Trump’s attacks on media in coordinated editorials
NEW YORK, Aug 16 (APP):Hundreds of US newspapers devoted space on Thursday to a coordinated defence of press freedom and a rebuke of President Donald Trump for saying some media organizations are enemies of the American people. The Boston Globe and The New York Times took part in the push along with more than 350… Continue reading Hundreds of US newspapers denounce Trump’s attacks on media in coordinated editorials
Pakistani students at Tsinghua University celebrate Independence Day
BEIJING, Aug 16 (APP):Pakistani students studying at the Tsinghua University, one of the top universities in China, celebrated Independence Day of Pakistan with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. A number of Pakistani Masters and PhD students attended a cake-cutting ceremony followed by an interactive session organized by Pakistan Students Association. President of the association, Fahad, a… Continue reading Pakistani students at Tsinghua University celebrate Independence Day
Chinese company agrees to extend support in Diamer-Bhasha Dam construction: Chairman Senate
BEIJING, Aug 16 (APP):Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Thursday said that a Chinese company had expressed its willingness to send a technical team to Pakistan to discuss different options including financial support in the construction of much-needed Diamer-Bhasha dam. “We have held a meeting with the officials of China Power Company and requested them to… Continue reading Chinese company agrees to extend support in Diamer-Bhasha Dam construction: Chairman Senate
Pakistan Independence Day celebrated in Chicago with zeal and fervour
CHICAGO, Aug 16 (APP):A large number of Pakistani-Americans gathered at the Daley Center in downtown Chicago, where Pakistan’s green crescent-and-star was hoisted to mark the country’s 71st Independence Day. The ceremony was also attended by members of the diplomatic community and representatives of Illinois State leaders. Special messages by representatives of Governor Bruce Rauner, Mayor… Continue reading Pakistan Independence Day celebrated in Chicago with zeal and fervour
China-Pakistan cooperation steady and sustained: Guangming Daily
BEIJING, Aug 15 (APP):Since the official launch of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in May 2013, the corridor construction has progressed rapidly during these five years and it has been changing with each passing day. People from all walks of life in Pakistan witnessed the positive changes brought about by the construction of the China-Pakistan corridor… Continue reading China-Pakistan cooperation steady and sustained: Guangming Daily
Pakistani mango export to China likely to exceed 10,000 tons this year
BEIJING, Aug 15 (APP):The export of Pakistan’s mango is expected to exceed 10,000 tons this year, Chinese media quoting Zhao Lijian, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan reported on Wednesday. The senior Chinese diplomat said on social media Twitter (Twitter) that Pakistani mango has been deeply loved by Chinese consumers. It is reported… Continue reading Pakistani mango export to China likely to exceed 10,000 tons this year
UKPCF for allowing new government to complete its five years term
LONDON, Aug 15 (APP):The United Kingdom Pakistani Kashmiri Councillors Forum (UKPKCF) has stressed the need for providing opportunity and favorable political environment to new government in Pakistan to complete its five years constitutional terms, in order to fulfill its promises in the light of manifesto announced for the people of the country. “All political parties… Continue reading UKPCF for allowing new government to complete its five years term
UN chief says multilateralism only path to address world’s troubles
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (APP):As the world’s problems grow, multilateralism represents to best path to meet the challenges that lie ahead, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said in his annual report. The Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization for 2018, also tracks the progress made over the last year in… Continue reading UN chief says multilateralism only path to address world’s troubles
US lawmakers underline importance of US-Pakistan relations in Independence Day messages
WASHINGTON, Aug.15 (APP):US lawmakers stressed the importance of US-Pakistan relations in their messages on the 71th Anniversary of the country’s Independence, saying that Pakistan was crucial to American interests in South Asia. Those who sent messages included Governor Jeff Colyer of Kansas , Senator Gary Peters, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep.… Continue reading US lawmakers underline importance of US-Pakistan relations in Independence Day messages
Trump calls ex-White House aide a dog in a furious tweet
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (APP):US President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks against former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman on Twitter, calling her a dog and thanking his Chief of Staff John Kelly for firing her. In the early morning tweet, Trump called Ms. Newman, a black woman, a crazed, crying lowlife and said… Continue reading Trump calls ex-White House aide a dog in a furious tweet
Independence Day of Pakistan marked in London
LONDON Aug 14 (APP):Like other parts of the globe the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated across the United Kingdom (UK) by British Pakistanis with national zeal and zest on Tuesday. To mark the auspicious occasion, a flag hoisting ceremony was held here at the Pakistan High Commission, London. The messages of the… Continue reading Independence Day of Pakistan marked in London
Independence day celebrated with great enthusiasm in New York
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan’s Independence Day was celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm at Pakistan House on Tuesday, with Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi highlighting the country’s democratic consolidation resulting from the recent elections. “The successful conclusion of general elections once again showed the commitment of the Pakistani people to strengthening democracy,” she told a large… Continue reading Independence day celebrated with great enthusiasm in New York
‘New Pakistani govt has major agenda of bringing economy back on track’
BEIJING, Aug 14 (APP):The new Pakistani government has a major agenda of bringing the economy back on track. Imran Khan, whose political party emerged victorious in the country’s recent election, appears ready for some drastic moves, and building on China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is one of them. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),… Continue reading ‘New Pakistani govt has major agenda of bringing economy back on track’
Pak-China friendship transcends time and borders: China Daily
BEIJING, Aug 14 (APP)::Few relationships in the history of international relations have endured so long as that between Pakistan and China and even fewer have been described as “higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans”. This description of the all-weather friendship is not just rhetoric; it is based on shared principles and interests, and… Continue reading Pak-China friendship transcends time and borders: China Daily
UK Minister for Asia and Pacific visits Southeast Asia
LONDON, Aug 14 (APP):Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Asia & the Pacific, Mark Field, begins a six-country visit to Southeast Asia from Tuesday, during which he will spend time in Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, a UK Government statement issued here said. During the visit, Field will deliver… Continue reading UK Minister for Asia and Pacific visits Southeast Asia
US expresses hope of strengthening bonds with Pakistan in Independence Day message
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (APP):The Unites States on Tuesday extended its best wishes on Pakistans Independence Day and expressed the hope to further strengthen strong bonds between the two countries in the years ahead, as Pakistan Americans celebrates the day with traditional enthusiasm. Pakistans Ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui hoisted the national… Continue reading US expresses hope of strengthening bonds with Pakistan in Independence Day message
Ambassador Khalid hoists national flag to mark Independence Day in China
BEIJING, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid Tuesday hoisted national flag to mark the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan here at the Pakistan Embassy. The event began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The National Anthem was played. The messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out… Continue reading Ambassador Khalid hoists national flag to mark Independence Day in China
UN report lauds Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 (APP):A United Nations report has praised Pakistan’s “extensive” counter-terrorist operations, saying they have led to a reduction in the number of terrorists and terrorist training facilities, and in the quantity of locally available explosive material in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to a U.N. report released on Monday.… Continue reading UN report lauds Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts
Sikh community staged anti-Indian demonstration
LONDON, Aug 14 (APP):Hundreds of Sikh separatists and their supporters gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square yesterday demanding a referendum on an independent homeland to be carved out of India. They brandished banners reading “Free Punjab, End Indian occupation”, “Punjab Referendum 2020 for Khalistan” and “We will re-establish Punjab as an independent country”, Mail On… Continue reading Sikh community staged anti-Indian demonstration
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