Nawaz Sharif says he respects army as an institution

  LONDON, Jul 01 (APP):Former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said he had great respect for Pakistan army as an institution and also eulogized its sacrifices on war against terrorism and on the line of Control (LOC) for the cause of the country. He stated this while talking to media persons outside the Harley… Continue reading Nawaz Sharif says he respects army as an institution

Embassy efforts helped upgrade Pakistan in US human trafficking report

  WASHINGTON, July 1 (APP):In its latest report on worldwide human trafficking by the US State Department, Pakistan has been upgraded for its improved efforts and the embassy of Pakistan in Washington played an important role in highlighting measures to prevent and reduce human trafficking. In the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, released at the… Continue reading Embassy efforts helped upgrade Pakistan in US human trafficking report

World needs more women legislators: UN chief

  UNITED NATIONS, July 1 (APP):As the world marked the first International Day of Parliamentarianism, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for more women representations in parliaments worldwide. Guterres, in a message, said the Day — a new UN observance — recognized the pivotal role played by parliaments. “As a former parliamentarian, I have felt firsthand,… Continue reading World needs more women legislators: UN chief

Ibne Abbas pays farewell visit to Scotland

  LONDON, Jul 01 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdon (UK) Syed Ibne Abbas paid a farewell visit to Scotland over the weekend during which he interacted with the Pakistani community and prominent British personalities of Pakistani origin. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan High Commission here Sunday, Ibne Abbas addressed a… Continue reading Ibne Abbas pays farewell visit to Scotland

Protesters pour into US cities to fight Trump immigration policy

  NEW YORK, Jul 1 (APP):Thousands of people in New York on Saturday marched across a huge city bridge, one of hundreds of demonstrations across the United States — to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies, including a practice of separating immigrant children and parents suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border together. “Every day,… Continue reading Protesters pour into US cities to fight Trump immigration policy

1,000 Pakistani students to be offered vocational training, education in China

BEIJING, July 1 (APP)::The CPEC Cultural Communication Centre (CCC) under its ‘Talent Corridor’ scheme will offer scholarships to 1,000 Pakistani students for a one-year vocational training starting from November this year in China. “The students to be selected from across the country will be provided free tuition and dormitory during the training at different universities… Continue reading 1,000 Pakistani students to be offered vocational training, education in China

UNGA moves Security Council reform to next session amid disagreements; Pakistan stresses democratic reform

  UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP):The UN General Assembly Friday approved, by consensus, a decision to continue the long-running negotiations to reform the Security Council during its forthcoming 73rd session, with Pakistan reiterating that such reform must have “widest possible acceptance” by member states. By the terms of that decision, the 193-member Assembly reaffirmed its… Continue reading UNGA moves Security Council reform to next session amid disagreements; Pakistan stresses democratic reform

Imran Khan riding a populist wave ahead of polls: TIME

NEW YORK, Jun 30 (APP):Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party is enjoying broader support today than in the 2013 election boosting its chances in the upcoming polls, according to a dispatch in American mass-circulation Time magazine. “The world once knew Khan as the Oxford-educated playboy who captained Pakistan to its only Cricket World Cup victory, in… Continue reading Imran Khan riding a populist wave ahead of polls: TIME

We must fight terrorism together without sacrificing human rights: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP)::United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres told delegates from member states attending the first ever High-Level Conference on Counter-Terrorism that he was committed to meeting the challenge of keeping your citizens safe. “We must fight terrorism together, with methods that do not compromise the rule of law and human rights,” Guterres said,… Continue reading We must fight terrorism together without sacrificing human rights: UN chief

UN chief heads to Dhaka to spotlight perils facing Rohingya refugees

  UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP)::The continuing suffering of nearly one million Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar will be the focus of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he travels to Bangladesh this weekend, the country where they have found safe-haven. According to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the visit will also… Continue reading UN chief heads to Dhaka to spotlight perils facing Rohingya refugees

Bleakest period yet in Occupied Palestinian Territory: UN rights expert

  UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP)::Reports of the indignities faced by people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory have painted the bleakest picture yet of the human rights situation there, a United Nations expert has said. UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk was in Amman, Jordan, this week where he met with civil society and other representatives… Continue reading Bleakest period yet in Occupied Palestinian Territory: UN rights expert

Sargodha University joins China’s Belt and Road Agri Education League

  BEIJING, June 30 (APP)::The University of Sargodha has become the first public sector university from Pakistan to join China’s Belt and Road/South-South Cooperation Agricultural Education, Science and Technology Innovation League. The membership certificate was awarded to Vice Chancellor, Sargodha University, Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad who was accompanied by Dean of Agriculture Dr Muhammad Afzal at… Continue reading Sargodha University joins China’s Belt and Road Agri Education League

At UN, Pakistan decries selective observance of international obligations to protect civilians

UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP): Pakistan has voiced its strong disapproval in the UN General Assembly of double standards in implementing the international obligations to protect civilians and prevent crimes against humanity. “Selectivity”, has meant that egregious crimes, including killings and mass blinding claim innocent victims in Indian occupied Kashmir in full view of the… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan decries selective observance of international obligations to protect civilians

UN agencies welcome EU migration deal

  UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (APP):UN humanitarian agencies on Friday broadly welcomed a freshly-inked deal on migration by European Union leaders which calls for more member states to take responsibility within their borders for those in need of protection, amid a hardening stance by some since 2015. In a joint statement, the UN Migration Agency… Continue reading UN agencies welcome EU migration deal

Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won China, many countries: Chinese FM

  BEIJING, June 29 (APP):China on Friday urged the international community to give full recognition and trust to the great efforts and sacrifices made by the Pakistani government and people for the fight against terrorism. “Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won not only China but also many countries in the international community,” Chinese foreign… Continue reading Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won China, many countries: Chinese FM

Pak-China fourth round of joint staff talks held in Beijing

  BEIJING, June 29 (APP):Pakistan and China have held the fourth round of joint staff talks and discussed proposals to further cement future defence and military cooperation between the two countries. Director-General Joint Staff (DG JS), Lt Gen Malik Zafar Iqbal and Chinese Defence Ministry’s Office for International Military Cooperation, Maj Gen Ci Guowei led… Continue reading Pak-China fourth round of joint staff talks held in Beijing

Eight early harvest project completed, 14 more in pipeline: Ambassador Khalid

  BEIJING, June 29 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid Friday informed that eight early harvest projects have already been completed and fourteen more projects are in the pipeline with about $19 billion worth of Chinese investment. The Ambassador told the participant in a keynote speech at the 2018 Belt and Road International Forum with… Continue reading Eight early harvest project completed, 14 more in pipeline: Ambassador Khalid

Response to terrorism must be as agile, multifaceted as threat: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (APP):The complex and evolving nature of terrorism necessitates a response that is as agile and multifaceted as the threat itself, the United Nations Secretary-General has said. Addressing a high-level conference on counter-terrorism, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored that working together must be the “top priority.” “We must strengthen the capacities of our… Continue reading Response to terrorism must be as agile, multifaceted as threat: UN chief

UN experts push for release of Saudi women’s rights defenders

  UNITED NATIONS, June 28 (APP):Nine United Nations experts have called for the immediate release of a number of women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia who were imprisoned following a government crackdown which began in May. In stark contrast with the recent lifting of driving ban for Saudi women, women’s human rights defenders have been… Continue reading UN experts push for release of Saudi women’s rights defenders

Northern Areas of Pakistan the best place for tourism

london, Jun 28 (APP):William Dalrymple, a renowned British historian and author said northern areas of Pakistan are the best place and most fascinating tourist destinations. He was speaking at an event, “Pakistan: Travel’s Best Kept Secret” held at the Pakistan High Commission here yesterday. The event was jointly organized by the Pakistan High Commission, London… Continue reading Northern Areas of Pakistan the best place for tourism

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