UNITED NATIONS, July 4 (APP):Poorer countries with rising populations and scarce natural resources are likely to be “increasingly dependent” on imports to feed their people, according to an annual report jointly compiled by the United Nations food agency. Although overall exports from countries and regions with plenty of agricultural land are forecast to increase,… Continue reading Predictable agricultural trade conditions needed to address food security challenges: FAO
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China, Pakistan conduct joint border patrol in Khunjerab
Beijing, July 4 (APP):Chinese and Pakistani frontier defence forces conduct joint patrol at a mountainous region in Khunjerab in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last week. They were respectively assigned to a frontier defence company in Khunjerab under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command (MC) and the border police of the Pakistani Khunjerab Security… Continue reading China, Pakistan conduct joint border patrol in Khunjerab
Iranian nuclear agreement in line common interests of international community: China
BEIJING Jul 4 (APP):China on Wednesday said it believed that agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue was an important achievement and played an important role in safeguarding international nuclear non-proliferation regime and maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East. A spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Lu Kang remarked during his regular briefing… Continue reading Iranian nuclear agreement in line common interests of international community: China
China, Pakistan conduct joint border patrol in Khunjerab
ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):Chinese and Pakistani frontier defence forces conduct joint patrol at a mountainous region in Khunjerab in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last week. They were respectively assigned to a frontier defence company in Khunjerab under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command (MC) and the border police of the Pakistani Khunjerab Security… Continue reading China, Pakistan conduct joint border patrol in Khunjerab
Pakistani troupe to perform at Drum Cultural Art Week in China
BEIJING, July 4 (APP):A troupe from Pakistan will perform at the sixth Lanzhou International Drum Cultural Art Week to be held in Lanzhou city, Gansu Province of China, from July 5 to 10. Art troupes from South Korea, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Ukraine and Egypt will also present their performances during the week, according to Chinese media… Continue reading Pakistani troupe to perform at Drum Cultural Art Week in China
Reception held for Chevening scholars at High Commission
LONDON, Jul 4 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London hosted the Chevening Scholars at a reception on Tuesday. The group comprised students from both public and private sectors of Pakistan. According to a statement of the Pakistan High Commission issued here said Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK welcomed the students. He felicitated the… Continue reading Reception held for Chevening scholars at High Commission
US prosecutors clear Pakistani American seemingly mentioned in Trump tweet
WASHINGTON, July 4 (APP):A Pakistani American IT professional who worked for years for US lawmakers was cleared of allegations that he stole government secrets with the cover from House Democrats, a Washington Post report said on Tuesday. Imran Awan and four of his associates, including family members, were subject of a federal investigation that they… Continue reading US prosecutors clear Pakistani American seemingly mentioned in Trump tweet
Over 330,000 displaced by heavy fighting in south-west Syria: UN
UNITED NATIONS, July 4 (APP):Intense air and ground-based strikes at multiple locations in Syria’s south-western Daraa governorate has resulted in “largest displacement” in the area since the conflict began more than seven years ago, the United Nations refugee agency has reported. A number of civilians are also reported to have been killed in the hostilities… Continue reading Over 330,000 displaced by heavy fighting in south-west Syria: UN
Pakistan’s new US envoy expects large American companies to enter Pakistan
WASHINGTON, July 4 (APP):”Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States Ali Siddiqui expects some large American companies to enter Pakistan as he envisions a growing trade and commercial ties between the two countries, mainly in the oil and gas sector. In his wide-ranging interviews with Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio, Ambassador Ali Jehangir Siddiqui said… Continue reading Pakistan’s new US envoy expects large American companies to enter Pakistan
Palestinian Bedouin community faces demolition after Israeli court ruling, UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 3 (APP):A Palestinian Bedouin community is under threat from a demolition order within days, to make way for Israeli settlement expansion, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, warned on Tuesday. Spokesperson Liz Throssell said that the imminent destruction of buildings used by Khan al Ahmar al Helu residents comes after the… Continue reading Palestinian Bedouin community faces demolition after Israeli court ruling, UN warns
Rock star Bono spotlights threat to UN and other int’l institutions
UNITED NATIONS, July 3 (APP):Highlighting political turmoil around the world, Irish rock star has warned that an international order based on shared values and rules was “facing the greatest test in its 70-year history”. Speaking at an event launching Ireland’s candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2021-22, Bono said.”We… Continue reading Rock star Bono spotlights threat to UN and other int’l institutions
Hambantota port’s construction represents aspiration of Sri Lankan govt, people: China
BEIJING, Jul 3 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Tuesday rejected some media reports that China harbours military intentions by constructing Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka. “The relevant reports, which are a gross distortion of facts, are either irresponsible or engineered by people with ulterior motives,” Lu Kang commented while responding to a question during… Continue reading Hambantota port’s construction represents aspiration of Sri Lankan govt, people: China
Uruguayan general named to head UNMOGIP
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 3 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguay as Chief Military Observer and Head of Mission for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), which monitors the ceasefire in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. Major General… Continue reading Uruguayan general named to head UNMOGIP
Pakistan to participate in two contests of International Army Games in China
BEIJING, July 3 (APP):Pakistan Army will send a delegation to China from late July to mid-August to participate in two out of four contests of International Army Games to be held in Korla, northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. “Pakistan army has confirmed its participation in two contest out of four to be hosted by… Continue reading Pakistan to participate in two contests of International Army Games in China
Legal immigration to US from all Muslim-majority countries on track to fall
WASHINGTON, July 3 (APP):”Legal immigration from all Muslim-majority countries is on track to fall by nearly a third, a latest news report said on Monday, while Pakistan and India are among the countries which have posted decline in grant of immigrant visas. Immigration is among the top most issues that have divided the US in… Continue reading Legal immigration to US from all Muslim-majority countries on track to fall
Delegation of NAVTTC officials calls on the High Commissioner
LONDON, Jul 3 (APP):A delegation of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), led by its Executive Director, Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, called on Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) in his office here on Monday. The delegation is visiting the UK on the invitation of the British Council. Nishat Riaz… Continue reading Delegation of NAVTTC officials calls on the High Commissioner
UN chief slams terror attack in Jalalabad
UNITED NATIONS, July 3 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the suicide attack in Afghanistan’s city of Jalalabad that killed 19 people, mostly Sikhs and Hindus, asserting that any attack targeting civilians is “unjustifiable” and in clear violation of international law. “The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and… Continue reading UN chief slams terror attack in Jalalabad
At UN, Pakistan rejects Indian claim to Kashmir as India’s “integral part”
UNITED NATIONS, July 3 (APP):Pakistan has rejected an Indian claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, saying it is a disputed territory pending a final settlement of the decades old dispute between the two South Asian countries. “Jammu and Kashmir never was – and never will be, part of India,” Saad… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan rejects Indian claim to Kashmir as India’s “integral part”
Emir of Kuwait to pay state visit of China from July 7 to 10
BEIJING, July 2 (APP):Emir of the State of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, will pay a state visit to China from July 7 to 10, Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson announced here on Monday. The Emir of State of Kuwait will also attend the opening ceremony of… Continue reading Emir of Kuwait to pay state visit of China from July 7 to 10
International conference on Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal to be held at Pakistan High Commission on July 7
LONDON, Jul 02 (APP):An International Conference on great philosopher, poet Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal will be held at the Pakistan High Commission London on July 7,2018. It would be a tribute to the National Poet of Pakistan in the year of his 80th death anniversary, said a statement issued by the High Commission here Monday. The… Continue reading International conference on Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal to be held at Pakistan High Commission on July 7
