BEIJING, Jun 26 (APP):The “China threat” theory is once again being hyped up in India.The 2018 training material for India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tells its cadres that China is a threat to India. India’s 2019 general election is less than a year away and it seems that the BJP has started to gear… Continue reading Hyping ‘China threat’ unwise election strategy for BJP: Global Times
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PIA to extend Tokyo-Beijing-Islamabad flight to Karachi from June 29
BEIJING, June 26 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will extend its current Tokyo-Beijing-Islamabad flight to Jinnah International Airport Karachi from June 29. “The management has decided to extend the present Tokyo-Beijing-Islamabad flight to Karachi keeping in view the increasing demand of passengers on this route,” a senior official of PIA said here on Tuesday. At… Continue reading PIA to extend Tokyo-Beijing-Islamabad flight to Karachi from June 29
Trump’s trade with allies, immigration could destabilize markets, global supply chains: Report
WASHINGTON, June 26 (APP):President Donald Trump’s trade battles with China and the US major allies, coupled with his hardline immigration policies, could push US towards recession and destabilize world markets, a news report said. Trump is focusing on his hardline approach towards immigrants and trading allies to boost his base ahead of the mid-term… Continue reading Trump’s trade with allies, immigration could destabilize markets, global supply chains: Report
No justification for atrocity crimes: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (APP):Atrocity crimes “ genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing “ are not “inevitable”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said, stressing that the international community must do more to end violence against innocent people. Speaking at a General Assembly debate on the responsibility to protect on Monday, he highlighted… Continue reading No justification for atrocity crimes: UN chief
Pakistan pushes for comprehensive Mideast settlement based on justice for Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (APP):Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that the situation in the Middle East and North Africa requires a comprehensive approach to address the multiple challenges in the region, warning that there can be no peace without justice. “Unilateral measures driven by narrow interests and false assumptions, have only brought suffering… Continue reading Pakistan pushes for comprehensive Mideast settlement based on justice for Palestinians
UNSC urged to act with one strong voice on Mideast, North Africa
UNITED NATIONS, June 26 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Security Council to find much-needed consensus to resolve the myriad of challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. The UN chief issued the call during a debate in the chamber on Monday, focusing on the various fault-lines in the region. Decades-old… Continue reading UNSC urged to act with one strong voice on Mideast, North Africa
Resettlement needs set to rise to 1.4 million people in 2019: UN refugee agency
UNITED NATIONS, June 25 (APP):Close to 1.4 million people will need resettlement in countries free from war and persecution in 2019, the UN refugee agency, said on Monday, citing growing forced displacement across the globe. Resettlement “ the transfer of refugees from the country where they have claimed asylum to a safe ‘hird country“… Continue reading Resettlement needs set to rise to 1.4 million people in 2019: UN refugee agency
Saudi Arabia launches project to dismantle mines across Yemen
RIYADH, Jun 25 (APP):The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Monday launched a project to dismantle all kinds of mines from across Yemen which had been planted by the Houthi militias. The “Saudi Humanitarian and Biological Demining Project” (MASAM), to be implemented by Saudi cadres and international expertise, also aims at helping Yemeni people to overcome… Continue reading Saudi Arabia launches project to dismantle mines across Yemen
China congratulates Erdogan for winning presidential, parliamentary elections
BEIJING, Jun 25 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Monday congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan for winning Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections. “China respects the choice of the Turkish people and congratulates President Erdogan on his re-election,” Geng Shuang said during his regular press briefing held here. The spokesperson said, China always attached great importance… Continue reading China congratulates Erdogan for winning presidential, parliamentary elections
23 Pakistani students complete PhD, Masters, Bachelor degree in China
BEIJING, Jun 25 (APP):As many as 23 young and talented Pakistani students successfully completed their PhD, Masters and Graduate degrees from Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), one of China’s most prestigious and top-ranked universities here on Monday. Ali Imran was among 12 students who completed his PhD degree in Optics and Photonics while others… Continue reading 23 Pakistani students complete PhD, Masters, Bachelor degree in China
Pakistan’s new ambassador underlines need for promoting trade ties with US
WASHINGTON, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has asked the Consuls Generals and Commercial Counsellors to focus on untapped sectors for enhancing two way trade with the United States. Mr. Siddiqui, who has replaced Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, presented his credentials to President Donald Trump last week. Presiding… Continue reading Pakistan’s new ambassador underlines need for promoting trade ties with US
New Yorkers stage stroller protest against migrant detentions
NEW YORK, Jun 25 (APP):Protesters marched with baby strollers towards a migrant detention center in New York City on Sunday to demonstrate against US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Trump’s administration has been roundly denounced for its treatment of migrants at the southern border after 2,300 children were separated from their parents between mid-April and… Continue reading New Yorkers stage stroller protest against migrant detentions
UN chief hails Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift ban on women drivers
UNITED NATIONS, June 25 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the lifting on Sunday of the driving ban on women in Saudi Arabia and expressed his hope that ending the prohibition will generate more new opportunities for women in the Kingdom. A royal decree was issued in September announcing that the longstanding ban would end… Continue reading UN chief hails Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift ban on women drivers
Seventyfive percent of Americans say immigration is ‘good’: Poll
NEW YORK, June 25 (APP):Most Americans think immigration is good for their country, a new poll has found, amid controversy over President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies. The number — 75 percent — is a “record-high” and includes majorities from all party groups, according to Gallup poll. The findings are based on a poll conduced between… Continue reading Seventyfive percent of Americans say immigration is ‘good’: Poll
Achievements of British Pakistanis celebrated at 4th Manchester Councillors Convention
LONDON, Jun 24 (APP):The Pakistan High Commission, London and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Manchester organized the fourth Councillors Convention in Manchester on Saturday to celebrate achievements of British Pakistanis. The theme of the event was “Celebrating Diversity and Multiculturalism in Northwest UK”. Around 100 MPs, MEPs, British Pakistani Councillors, Mayors and community… Continue reading Achievements of British Pakistanis celebrated at 4th Manchester Councillors Convention
Women’s rights face global pushback from conservativism, fundamentalism: UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (APP):Women’s rights are under threat from a “backlash” of conservatism and fundamentalism around the world, a United Nation panel has warned. “Alarming pushbacks have been progressing across regions of the globe,” through what the Working Group on Discrimination against Women in Law and in Practice described as “alliance of conservative… Continue reading Women’s rights face global pushback from conservativism, fundamentalism: UN warns
Coalition regains 85 pc of Yemen’s land from Houthis; targets top leadership: Saudi minister
JEDDAH, Jun 24 (APP):Minister of Culture and Information of Saudi Arabia Dr. Awad bin Saleh Al Awad said that the Coalition for Supporting the Legitimacy in Yemen had successfully recaptured liberate more than 85 percent of Yemen’s land besides targeting the first ranked leaders of the Houthi militias directly. Addressing a meeting of the… Continue reading Coalition regains 85 pc of Yemen’s land from Houthis; targets top leadership: Saudi minister
Nawaz says he will return to Pakistan after Kalsoom’s recovery
LONDON, Jun 24 (APP):Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that he would to return to Pakistan after the recovery of his wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, whose health condition was still critical and she was on a ventilator. Nawaz said he had planned to return to Pakistan soon after seeing his ailing wife… Continue reading Nawaz says he will return to Pakistan after Kalsoom’s recovery
PAKISTAN CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF THE LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT AND LASTING PEACE IN YEMEN.
JEDDAH Jun 23 (APP): Pakistan’s Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information, Mr. Shafqat Jalil, who is heading the country’s delegation at the Information Ministers Conference of Coalition Countries Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen has said that Pakistan desires de-escalation of the ongoing crisis and an early commencement of negotiations among rival factions in order to restore peace… Continue reading PAKISTAN CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF THE LEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT AND LASTING PEACE IN YEMEN.
UN stresses rights, dignity and justice for widows on int’l day
UNITED NATIONS,Jun 23 (APP): The loss of a spouse or partner is often devastating, but for many women it is magnified by a “long-term struggle” for basic needs, human rights and dignity, according to UN Women, a world body’s entity working for the empowerment of women, in a message to mark International Widows’ Day. On… Continue reading UN stresses rights, dignity and justice for widows on int’l day
- A young vendor preparing traditional food item for customers at Saddar
- Turkish CGS calls on CJCSC, lauds Pakistan Armed Forces professionalism
- Speaker NA meets Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani
- President Asif Ali Zardari being received by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at Parliament House.
- A worker busy in knitting the traditional stool and traditional bed (Charpai) for customers at his workplace
