Religious minorities contribution for socio-economic development of Pakistan highlighted

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

US Congress likely to have its first woman lawmaker in November mid-term elections

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

Chile’s Michelle Bachelet to be new UN human rights chief

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 8 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has picked Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet to be the next U.N. High commissioner for Human Rights, according to diplomatic sources. Ms. Bachelet’s appointment now has to be approved by the U.N. General Assembly. She would replace Jordan’s outspoken Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, who is stepping… Continue reading Chile’s Michelle Bachelet to be new UN human rights chief

Fortythree percent of Republicans say Trump should be able to shut down news outlets, new poll finds

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

Pak High Commission to conduct NADRA surgeries in High Wycombe

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

UN relief official urges Israel to allow emergency fuel into blockaded Gaza

New York, Aug 8 (APP):The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator has called on Israeli authorities to allow UN-purchased emergency fuel back across the border of Gaza in order to avert hospital closures and raw sewage overflowing onto the streets of the Palestinian enclave. “Restricting the entry of emergency fuel to Gaza is a dangerous practice, with… Continue reading UN relief official urges Israel to allow emergency fuel into blockaded Gaza

Diplomatic Club event at UK Parliament a major success: Javed Malik

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

Pakistan takes part in International Youth Football Tournament in Shenyang

BEIJING, Aug 8 (APP):A Pakistani team is taking part in the fourth Peace Cup International Youth Football Tournament at Shenyang World Soccer Park in the Heping district of the China’s Liaoning provincial capital. More than 4,000 players in 202 teams from 13 countries and regions, including Pakistan, the United States, Croatia, South Korea, Vietnam,… Continue reading Pakistan takes part in International Youth Football Tournament in Shenyang

CPEC ushers Pakistan into new industrialization phase: China Daily

BEIJING, Aug 8 (APP):Pakistan, under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has entered the industrialization phase and with renewed conviction, the country can rely on the successful experience of China in the establishment of special economic zones Even though in the past, Pakistan wanted to establish such zones and tried to set up special economic zones… Continue reading CPEC ushers Pakistan into new industrialization phase: China Daily

UNHCR head urges Asia-Pacific leaders to show “solidarity” with Rohingyas

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 8 (APP):The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, has urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more support for over 700,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh to escape violence and discrimination in Myanmar’s Rakhine State over the past year. “I urge… Continue reading UNHCR head urges Asia-Pacific leaders to show “solidarity” with Rohingyas

Ambassador Khalid attends launch of Nepali Food Festival in Beijing

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BEIJING, Aug 7 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid attended the opening ceremony of a two-week Nepali food festival held here at a local hotel. The food festival was organized on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal. Nepalese Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal cut the ribbon with… Continue reading Ambassador Khalid attends launch of Nepali Food Festival in Beijing

China to allow international students to take part-time jobs during studies

BEIJING, Aug 7 (APP):China will allow international students at Chinese universities nationwide to take part-time jobs during their studies to make the country’s higher education system more attractive. The Chinese government has been introducing a number of exploratory changes allowing international students in Beijing and Shanghai to take part-time jobs or internships off campus… Continue reading China to allow international students to take part-time jobs during studies

Flag hoisting at Pakistan High Commission to be held on Aug 14

LONDON, Aug 07 (APP):Like every year, Pakistan High Commission London will mark Pakistan’s 72nd Independence day on August 14 in a national spirit and a befitting manner. According to Pakistan High Commissi London sources, all arrangements have been finalized for Pakistan Independence Day’s flag hoisting ceremony on August 14. Sahebzada Ahmed Khan, the newly… Continue reading Flag hoisting at Pakistan High Commission to be held on Aug 14

Progress on nuclear disarmament ‘stalled’, UN says on 73rd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 (APP):Marking the 73rd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the top United Nations disarmament official has voiced concern that after decades of momentum towards a nuclear-free world, “progress has stalled.” “Tensions between nuclear-armed States are rising. Nuclear arsenals are being modernized and, in… Continue reading Progress on nuclear disarmament ‘stalled’, UN says on 73rd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Violence, lowering business confidence put Afghanistan’s economy at risk: World Bank

WASHIGNTON, Aug. 7 (APP):Election-related violence, lowering business confidence and worsening drought condition has put Afghanistan’s economy at risk, a latest World Bank report said on Tuesday. The report, Afghanistan Development Update, which is issued twice-a-year, noted that Afghanistan’s economy regained momentum after absorbing the shock of the withdrawal of international troops, the associated decline… Continue reading Violence, lowering business confidence put Afghanistan’s economy at risk: World Bank

China should ignore the noise, step up investment in Pakistan: Global Times

BEIJING, Aug 6 (APP):Chinese officials have long stated that constructive criticism is always welcome, but there has got to be a bottom line: China should not let the noise get in the way of doing the right thing for itself and other countries. One such thing is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or known in… Continue reading China should ignore the noise, step up investment in Pakistan: Global Times

7.0 quake rocks eastern Indonesia,91 dead

JAKARTA, Aug 6 (AA/APP):At least 91 people died when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook eastern Indonesia on Sunday, said an official. Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman for Indonesian National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB), in a statement confirmed the death toll in the earthquake and aftershocks on the island of Lombok. Noting that most of… Continue reading 7.0 quake rocks eastern Indonesia,91 dead

SAI aircraft carrying stranded passengers onboard leaves for Lahore

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BEIJING, Aug 6 (APP):The special aircraft of Shaheen Air International (SAI) carrying 214 Pakistani passengers stranded in the Chinese city of Guangzhou onboard left for Lahore at 1330 CST. The aircraft reached Guangzhou, the capital and most populous city of the Chinese province of Guangdong around 1100 CST to bring back scores of Pakistani… Continue reading SAI aircraft carrying stranded passengers onboard leaves for Lahore

US Democrats working to elect nation’s first Muslim governor

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (APP):Former US Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and a newly elected Congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex have join hands to elect the nation’s first Muslim governor, as the country heads to a mid-term election in November that will decide which party controls the House. Abdul El-Sayed, a 33-year old physician and first-time candidate… Continue reading US Democrats working to elect nation’s first Muslim governor

New York mayor congratulates Pakistan on democratic elections at big Independence Day parade

NEW YORK, Aug 6 (APP):Braving hot and humid weather, thousands of Pakistani-Americans gathered here on Sunday for the annual Pakistan Independence Day Parade marking the 71th anniversary of the establishment of their homeland, with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio congratulating them on the recent democratic elections in Pakistan that augur well for the country.… Continue reading New York mayor congratulates Pakistan on democratic elections at big Independence Day parade

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