Pakistan citizen to have received cord blood discharged from hospital in China

BEIJING, June 1 (APP)::A Pakistan citizen to have received umbilical cord blood in China as part of a hematopoietic stem cell transplant was discharged from hospital. Tahseen Dilbar, 30, underwent the transplant on April 25 at Shanghai General Hospital, according to a media report here Friday. He regained his ability to produce healthy blood cells… Continue reading Pakistan citizen to have received cord blood discharged from hospital in China

SCO countries urged to chalk out charter for media cooperation for next 10-15 years

BEIJING, June 1 (APP):Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Additional Secretary Shafqat Jalil Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to chalk out a mutually agreed upon charter for media cooperation, clearly delineating development goals and areas of cooperation for media for the next 10-15 years. “In order to do justice to Shanghai spirit… Continue reading SCO countries urged to chalk out charter for media cooperation for next 10-15 years

Polluted environment causes 12.6 million deaths a year: UN

UNITED NATIONS, June 1 (APP):Two United Nations agencies are combining their expertise to counter the growing threat of extreme weather, climate change and air pollution, which cause more than 12.6 million deaths a year, the UN announced today. The legal agreement, signed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Health Organization(WHO) in Geneva,… Continue reading Polluted environment causes 12.6 million deaths a year: UN

UN launches its most ambitious new development system

UNITED NATIONS, June 1 (APP):The UN General Assembly has given the green light to a new plan, described by the UN chief as, “the most ambitious and comprehensive transformation of the UN development system in decades” Antonio Guterres, the UN secretary-general , said Thursday the reform package paved the way for a new era of… Continue reading UN launches its most ambitious new development system

Renowned British surgeon Professor Phillips Ransley calls on High Commissioner

APP60-31 LONDON: May 31 - British Pediatric Surgeon Sir Philip Ransley with H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK at Pakistan High Commission London. APP

LONDON, May 31 (APP):Renowned British surgeon Professor Philip Ransley called on Syed Ibne Abbas, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to United Kingdom (UK) at the Pakistan High Commission here on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the High Commission, Professor Ransley’s relationship with Pakistan goes back 25 years which is the time since when… Continue reading Renowned British surgeon Professor Phillips Ransley calls on High Commissioner

Kuwait blocks US-drafted statement condemning Hamas at UNSC

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (APP)::A senior United Nations official has warned that this week’s rocket fire across the border between Gaza and Israel shows how close the region is “to the brink of war”, and urged the international community to do more to push Israelis and Palestinians return to the negotiating table. Nikolay Mladenov, the… Continue reading Kuwait blocks US-drafted statement condemning Hamas at UNSC

World needs generation of self-empowered “superheroes”, Tonga’s Olympic flag-bearer

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (APP):The world needs young people who dream big and can endure both failure and pain, a Tongan Olympic idol told a gathering of youth at the United Nations on Wednesday. “The world does not need violence, does not need bombs, the world needs today’s youth to become superheroes,” Pita Taufatofua, the… Continue reading World needs generation of self-empowered “superheroes”, Tonga’s Olympic flag-bearer

Shanghai Cooperation Organization kicks off cultural festival in Beijing

BEIJING, May 31 (APP):The three-day 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Cultural Festival officially commenced here. The event hosted by comes ahead of the SCO Summit, which is set to take place next month in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, and it includes folk performances and art exhibits from member countries to highlight diversity and… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organization kicks off cultural festival in Beijing

China appreciates India-Pak for agreeing to stop trading fire on LoC

BEIJING, May 31 (APP):China Thursday expressed its appreciation for India and Pakistan for agreeing to abide by the ceasefire agreement signed in 2003 to maintain peace near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. “We have taken note of relevant reports and expressed our appreciation for the positive actions taken by India and Pakistan in… Continue reading China appreciates India-Pak for agreeing to stop trading fire on LoC

World No Tobacco Day targets habit that “breaks hearts”WHO

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (APP):Spreading the message that tobacco causes deadly illnesses such as heart disease and stroke helps prevent “needless” loss of life, United Nations health experts said on Thursday. Coinciding with World No Tobacco Day 2018, observed each May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that tobacco use and exposure to… Continue reading World No Tobacco Day targets habit that “breaks hearts”WHO

Pak-China military exchanges to help maintain peace, stability in South Asia, World

BEIJING, May 31 (APP):While commenting on Vice Chairman of Chinese Central Military Commission, Gen Zhang Youxia recent visit to Pakistan, a spokesman of China’s ministry of national defense Thursday said it would help maintain peace and stability in South Asia as well as in the whole world. “The visit will help enhance strategic communications between… Continue reading Pak-China military exchanges to help maintain peace, stability in South Asia, World

High hopes on Qingdao summit as SCO emphasizes regional security cooperation

BEIJING, May 31 (APP):Regional security cooperation has been a priority of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) since its inception in June 2001. With the entry of India and Pakistan, the SCO has seen growing space for security cooperation and meanwhile new problems. Therefore, strengthening regional security cooperation is a top agenda of the SCO summit… Continue reading High hopes on Qingdao summit as SCO emphasizes regional security cooperation

China’s anti-drone laser weapon could aid counter-terrorism efforts

BEIJING, May 31 (APP):China showcased an anti-drone laser weapon at an exhibition, as experts said that the weapon could empower counter-terrorism efforts. China’s Poly Technologies Inc displayed Silent Hunter at the May 23-26 V International Exhibition of Weapons Systems and Military Equipment (KADEX 2018) in Kazakhstan last week, according to a statement released by the… Continue reading China’s anti-drone laser weapon could aid counter-terrorism efforts

Unemployment rate in Gaza world’s highest — ILO

UNITED NATIONS, May 30:The unemployment rate in the occupied Palestinian territories, in particular in the Gaza Strip, turned out to be the highest in the world and amounted to 27.4 percent in 2017, the International Labour Organization (ILO), a UN agency, said in its annual report on Wednesday. According to the report, the segments of… Continue reading Unemployment rate in Gaza world’s highest — ILO

US supports free, fair, transparent elections in Pakistan: State Department

WASHINGTON, May 30 (APP):The United States supports free, fair and transparent elections in Pakistan, a US State Department spokesperson said here on Tuesday, expressing hope that the electoral reform law passed in 2017 will facilitate a peaceful transfer of power after the polls due in July. “The United States along with other international partners has… Continue reading US supports free, fair, transparent elections in Pakistan: State Department

Israeli banks profit from illegal settlements in occupied West Bank: HRW

NEW YORK, May 30 (APP):Most of Israel’s largest banks are helping build illegal settlements in the Palestinian West Bank by providing financial services to home buyers and local councils, Human Rights Watch, a prominent international watchdog body, said in a new report. The report said that bank activities in or with settlements have helped encourage… Continue reading Israeli banks profit from illegal settlements in occupied West Bank: HRW

Kuwait proposes UN resolution on protection of Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS, May 30 (APP):Kuwait has proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council, calling for consideration of establishing an international protection mechanism for Palestinians in the face of Israeli violence. The draft, which was submitted to the 15-member Council on Tuesday, and could come up for vote possibly on Thursday, is expected to… Continue reading Kuwait proposes UN resolution on protection of Palestinians

Political stability to be backbone of future sustainable growth in Pakistan: Experts

BEIJING, May 30 (APP):The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has developed faster than expected, but political stability in Pakistan will be the backbone of future sustainable growth, experts said Wednesday. The recent inauguration of a superhighway project under the CPEC will improve regional connectivity, which will be a positive outcome of the multi-billion-dollar project, Zhou Rong,… Continue reading Political stability to be backbone of future sustainable growth in Pakistan: Experts

Atta ur Rehman inducted as ‘Academician’ of Chinese Academy of Sciences

BEIJING, May 30 (APP):Former federal minister Prof Atta ur Rahman was inducted as “Academician” of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) during its19th General Assembly, and the 14th General Assembly of Chinese Academy of Engineering held here in the Chinese capital. Chinese President, Xi Jinping was presiding over the event. Sir Paul Nurse, a Nobel… Continue reading Atta ur Rehman inducted as ‘Academician’ of Chinese Academy of Sciences

No adventure in Pakistan completes without magical journey along Karakoram

LONDON, May 30 (APP):No adventure in Pakistan is completed without a magical journey along the Karakoram Highway (KKH)–whether it is to access the endless trekking opportunities or to immerse yourself in the history and mountain cultures of the region,Travel Pak a tour operating agency in London said. In a statement Travelpak (London) UK said that… Continue reading No adventure in Pakistan completes without magical journey along Karakoram

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