UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 6 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his sadness over the devastating loss of life, injuries and damage caused by the earthquake on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a UN spokesperson said Monday. In a statement through Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson, Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the victims… Continue reading UN chief ‘saddened’ by devastating quake in Indonesian island of Lombok
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Iran’s nuclear sanctions may stoke tensions between US, European allies: Analysis
WASHINGTON, Aug.6 (APP):As the US began re-imposing sanctions on Iran for its alleged nuclear program from Monday, the Trump administration and its European allies are facing prospects of a showdown over European firms, which may face secondary sanctions if they continue to do business with Tehran, says an analysis in leading American newspaper, the… Continue reading Iran’s nuclear sanctions may stoke tensions between US, European allies: Analysis
SAI plane to reach Guangzhou on Monday morning to repatriate stranded passengers
BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP):A Shaheen Air flight will leave Lahore for Guangzhou at 02.00 am PST and arrive at Guangzhou at 11.00 am CST to repatriate over 200 Pakistanis stranded in China since July 29. “The plane will depart with passengers for Lahore from Guangzhou airport at 1.00 pm CST,” according to well-placed sources… Continue reading SAI plane to reach Guangzhou on Monday morning to repatriate stranded passengers
Malala condemns torching of girls schools in GB
LONDON, Aug 05 (APP):Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has condemned the torching of girls schools in Diamer, Gilgit Baltistan by the suspected extremist elements and called for their rebuilding. According to Daily Mail, Malala, who was shot and injured by the Taliban in 2012 for promoting girls’ education, expressed her anger over the… Continue reading Malala condemns torching of girls schools in GB
Chinese company to produce film to reflect achievement under CPEC
BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP):A leading Chinese company is planning to produce a movie to reflect significant achievements under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and showcase bilateral friendship between the two friendly countries in a multidimensional and realistic way. The movie ‘Flower Sisters’ will be produced by Sichuan Chengcheng Movie Culture and Media Company and filmed… Continue reading Chinese company to produce film to reflect achievement under CPEC
Chinese health expert plans to set up hospital of traditional medicines in Pakistan
BEIJING, Aug 5 (APP):A leading Chinese health expert has shown keen interest to set up a hospital of traditional medicines in Pakistan for treatment of patients suffering from cancer, diabetes and other diseases and arrange lectures to create awareness among people about the Chinese way of treatment. “We want to open a branch of… Continue reading Chinese health expert plans to set up hospital of traditional medicines in Pakistan
13 Pakistani passengers set to reach Lahore by Sri Lankan Airline
BEIJING, Aug 4 (APP):About 13 passengers of Shaheen Air International (SAI) stranded in Guangzhou, China, have been issued tickets of Sri Lankan Airline and they would fly for Lahore via Colombo on Saturday night. These passengers would fly at 0300 am from Guangzhou to Colombo on Sri Lankan Airline flight UL 885 and reach… Continue reading 13 Pakistani passengers set to reach Lahore by Sri Lankan Airline
Pakistan urged to take action against attackers of schools in Diamer district
NEW YORK, Aug 4 (APP):Human Rights Watch (HRW), a New York-based advocacy group, has urged Pakistan’s government to prosecute those responsible for attacking and burning down at least 12 schools in Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, and to take steps to better protect students and teachers from violence. “The devastating attacks on schools in Diamer… Continue reading Pakistan urged to take action against attackers of schools in Diamer district
Young people need safe spaces for free expression: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 4 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday underscored the need for young people across the world to have access to education, training and decent jobs to achieve their full potential. “The world’s young people need safe spaces — public, civic, physical and digital spaces, where they can freely express their views… Continue reading Young people need safe spaces for free expression: UN chief
Yemen at risk of third cholera epidemic, UN officials warn
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 4 (APP):A deadly attack on one of the last functioning hospitals in Yemen in the key port city of Hudaydah Friday put hundreds of thousands of people at risk and damaged efforts to prevent a third cholera epidemic in the war-torn country, top UN officials has warned. Early reports suggest multiple… Continue reading Yemen at risk of third cholera epidemic, UN officials warn
UN General Assembly president-elect to arrive in China on Sunday
BEIJING, Aug 4 (APP):President-elect of the 73rd session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces will arrive here on Sunday for a five-day visit to China. Her visit is at the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, an official in the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced here… Continue reading UN General Assembly president-elect to arrive in China on Sunday
Suicide attack on Afghan mosque may amount to a war crime: top UN official
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 4 (APP):The head of the UN Mission in Afghanistan has condemned a suicide attack inside a Shia mosque in Gardez city during Friday prayers, saying it may amount to a war crime. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) denounced the attack in Gardez city, about 50 miles south of Kabul,… Continue reading Suicide attack on Afghan mosque may amount to a war crime: top UN official
Pakistan to decide on more than $12 billion bailout in six weeks: Umar
NEW YORK, Aug 3 (APP):With Pakistan facing a serious financial crisis, Asad Umar, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader likely to be the next finance minister, has estimated that the economy may need more than $12 billion to overcome it, with a decision on where to source the funds to be made within six weeks. In… Continue reading Pakistan to decide on more than $12 billion bailout in six weeks: Umar
Pak-China relations to continue to make progress under PTI govt: Scholar
BEIJING, August 3 (APP):The friendly relations between Pakistan and China will continue to make progress under the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration, a renowned scholar Javed Jabbar said while commenting on the relations between Pakistan’s new government and China. In an interview with Beijing Review published here on Friday, he also suggested more and more… Continue reading Pak-China relations to continue to make progress under PTI govt: Scholar
Saudi Minister unveils media plan for Hajj-2018
JEDDAH, Aug 3 (APP):Saudi Minister for Culture and Information Dr Awad Al-Awad Friday unveiled the media plan to ensure extensive and comprehensive coverage of Manasik-e Hajj-2018 and facilitate 800 foreign journalists, arriving here from across the world for the specific purpose. Addressing the launching ceremony, he commended the efforts of the participating Saudi government agencies… Continue reading Saudi Minister unveils media plan for Hajj-2018
UNHRC’s report exposes Indian atrocities in IoK: Sahebzada
LONDON, Aug 03 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Sahebzada Ahmed Khan Thursday said the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) report has exposed Indian forces’ atrocities and gross violation of human rights in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK). He stated this while addressing the representatives of Pakistani media working in… Continue reading UNHRC’s report exposes Indian atrocities in IoK: Sahebzada
UN rights chief says he stands by first-ever report on human rights violations in Kashmir
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 3 (APP):The United Nations human rights chief has defended the world body’s June 14 human rights report on Kashmir that accused Indian troops of having used excessive force to kill and wound civilians since 2016 and called for an international investigation. “I will still stand by it,” High Commissioner Zeid Raad… Continue reading UN rights chief says he stands by first-ever report on human rights violations in Kashmir
Rise of Hindu nationalism has further fuel hatred in Kashmir, “Many Kashmiris now hate India”: NYT Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (APP):The rise of Hindu nationalism in India, which has deeply alienated its Muslim minority and taken an anti-Muslim direction, is pushing more people in the India-held Kashmir to join the freedom struggle in the valley, where many Kashmiris now hate India, say a report published in the leading US daily, the New… Continue reading Rise of Hindu nationalism has further fuel hatred in Kashmir, “Many Kashmiris now hate India”: NYT Report
UN to convene Yemen talks next month in Geneva: Envoy
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 2 (APP):The United Nations will invite warring sides in Yemen for talks on Sept. 6 in Geneva to discuss a framework for peace negotiations, United Nations Special Envoy for the country Martin Griffiths announced on Thursday. It is time long past for us, together, to call for an early resumption of the… Continue reading UN to convene Yemen talks next month in Geneva: Envoy
Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom from India ‘overwhelmingly homegrown’: New York Times
NEW YORK, Aug 2 (APP):The Kashmiri people’s struggle for freedom from India’s rule is “overwhelmingly homegrown”, The New York Times said in an in-depth dispatch from Indian occupied Kashmir where the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party’s anti-Muslim policies have “spurred more people to turn against the government.” “The conflict today is probably driven less… Continue reading Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom from India ‘overwhelmingly homegrown’: New York Times
