UNITED NATIONS, June 27 (APP):A senior Pakistani diplomat has urged Afghan parties and the world community to seize the opportunity presented by the recent moves towards reconciliation in Afghanistan to help promote durable peace in the war-torn country, saying Pakistan would assist the process. “While the onus for seizing the moment rests on the parties… Continue reading Pakistan urges Afghan parties to seize critical opening for peace in Afghanistan
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Pakistan pushes for comprehensive Mideast settlement based on justice for Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, June 27 (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… Continue reading Pakistan pushes for comprehensive Mideast settlement based on justice for Palestinians
Dissenting Judge in Trump’s travel ban case verdict assail colleagues over Muslim comments
WASHINGTON, June 27 (APP):US Supreme Court Judge, Sonia Sotomayor, who was on the panel of judges that upheld President Trump’s so-called Muslim travel ban, on Tuesday criticized her follow colleagues for setting aside comments against Muslims made by the then candidate Trump while deciding the case. In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court bench handed… Continue reading Dissenting Judge in Trump’s travel ban case verdict assail colleagues over Muslim comments
US pushes allies to cut off oil imports from Iran, to make similar demands to China, India
WASHINGTONG, June 27 (APP):The United States is pushing allies to cut oil imports from Iran to zero by November and will call on China and India, the biggest buyers of Iranian oil to do the same, as it prepares to re-impose nuclear sanctions on the Islamic country. President Trump in May announced to withdraw from… Continue reading US pushes allies to cut off oil imports from Iran, to make similar demands to China, India
High Commissioner meets Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP
London, June 26 (APP):Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) here on Tuesday met Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, Party Chair, Conservative Party, where the issues of mutual interest including political relations, trade ties, parliamentary exchanges and diaspora came under discussion. A statement of Pakistan High Commission (PHC) issued here said… Continue reading High Commissioner meets Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP
Hyping ‘China threat’ unwise election strategy for BJP: Global Times
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
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
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