Category: International News

  BEIJING, Aug 11 (APP):Former Information Minister Javed Jabbar has called upon the relevant officials to set up a 24-hour news channel and organize local media visits to the projects being completed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for objective reporting and creating more awareness among the people. “If the local media does not know… Continue reading Local media visits to CPEC projects should be arranged for objective reporting: Javed Jabbar

  WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (APP):The United States is seeking to withhold $200 million in direct aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West, after it slashed American contribution to UN agency that support the Palestinian refugees, a Foreign Policy report said on Friday. Quoting unnamed diplomatic sources, the online news portal said that the… Continue reading US seeking to withhold $200 million in aid to Palestinians

NEW YORK, Aug 10 (APP):The son of a police chief in U.S. state of California was arrested and charged with attempted robbery and abuse following a brutal attack on a 71-year-old Sikh man this week, according to reports in American media. Police are investigating whether the attack was a hate crime. Tyrone McAllister, 18, and… Continue reading Police chief in California helps arrest his son in attack on Sikh man

NEW YORK, Aug 10 (APP)::Two leading human rights groups have accused the government of Bangladesh of using abusive measures to quell students’s protests demanding road safety. Instead of prosecuting those responsible for unlawfully attacking student protesters demanding road safety, the Bangladesh authorities are arresting students and targeting activists and journalists who are highlighting the abuses,… Continue reading Rights groups slam Bangladesh government for ‘abusive’ force against students, critics

  JEDDAH, Aug 10 (APP):An Emerging Mango Branding Event “Chaunsa Pakistani” Friday got an overwhelming response from mango lovers who flocked the event, aimed at further enhancing market share, of the Pakistani product in Saudi Arabia. The event was arranged at a local hotel, in collaboration with M/s Roomi Foods Pakistan through value addition and… Continue reading Chaunsa Pakistani – gets an overwhelming response in Saudi Arabia

BEIJING, Aug 10 (APP):Shenyang, capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province, and Karachi have established friendly and cooperative urban relations, and will carry out various forms of exchanges and cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, tourism, education, health and environmental protection to promote common prosperity and development. Shenyang Mayor Jiang Youwei and Karachi Mayor Waseem… Continue reading Shenyang establishes friendly cooperative urban relations with Karachi

LONDON, Aug 10 (APP):New figures published today by the United Kingdom (UK) Space Agency revealed that UK could compete in a high value market to launch an estimated 2,000 satellites by 2030. On his first visit to the site of a new spaceport at Sutherland, UK Business Secretary Greg Clark said that the spaceport could… Continue reading Britain competes for the launch of an estimated 2000 satellites by 2030

  LONDON Aug 09 (APP):A floral show will be held at Pakistan High Commission here on Friday (Aug 10) to celebrate the Independence Day. The show, being organized by Floral Art Society of Pakistan in collaboration with the high commission, will be inaugurated by Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Sahebzada Ahmed Khan at… Continue reading Floral show to mark Independence Day in London

LONDON, Aug 09 (APP):The speakers including Pakistan’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK) Sahebzada Ahmed Khan here at a seminar on Wednesday evening eulogized the tremendous contribution and services had rendered by the religious minorities for the promotion and development of health, education, and other fields in Pakistan. The seminar titled on “Pakistani religious minorities… Continue reading Religious minorities contribution for socio-economic development of Pakistan highlighted

  WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (APP):The daughter of a Palestinian migrant is likely to be the first woman to be elected to the US Congress in mid-term elections in November after she defeated her Democrat party rivals in the primary in the state of Michigan. The 41-year-old Rashida Tlaib won the primary in Detroit, a deeply… Continue reading US Congress likely to have its first woman lawmaker in November mid-term elections

  NEW YORK, Aug 8 (APP)::Nearly half of the members of Republican party surveyed “43 percent” believe President Donald Trump should be able to shut down news outlets for “bad behaviour,” according to a new poll. The poll by Ipsos emphasizes the clear divide between party lines when it comes to the role of the… Continue reading Fortythree percent of Republicans say Trump should be able to shut down news outlets, new poll finds

LONDON, Aug 08 (APP):Pakistan High Commission (PHC) London would conduct National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the Pakistani community. In this regard, the High Commission regularly organizes visits of Nadra Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London and now it plans to conduct… Continue reading Pak High Commission to conduct NADRA surgeries in High Wycombe

LONDON, Aug 08 (APP):President of Diplomat Business Club, Ambassador Javed Malik has thanked Anrew Rosindell, Member Foreign Affairs Select Committee of the British Parliament and the Co-chair of Diplomat Business Club UK Chapter for co-hosting a successful seminar here at the UK Parliament Committee Room. The high profile event held recently was attended by parliamentarians… Continue reading Diplomatic Club event at UK Parliament a major success: Javed Malik