UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (APP):A senior United Nations official has urged the Syrian government to allow the delivery of aid to more than 2 million desperate people in hard-to-reach areas. Mark Lowcock, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, told the Security Council on Tuesday that the situation in Idlib, one of the opposition’s last remaining footholds… Continue reading UN official sounds alarm over situation in Syria’s Idlib
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SCO Business Forum to be held on June 9-10 in Qingdao
BEIJING, May 29 (APP):In a bid to promote economic and cultural exchange among the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s member states and improve regional cooperation and development, the SCO Business Forum will be held during the summit. The 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit will be held in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, on June 9-10. Officials… Continue reading SCO Business Forum to be held on June 9-10 in Qingdao
Kashmir issue to be properly handled through dialogue, consultation: China
BEIJING, May 29 (APP):Commenting on India’s protest to Pakistan against issuance of the Gilgit-Baltistan Order, China on Tuesday said that the Kashmir issue was a legacy issue between India and Pakistan and should be properly handled by the two countries through dialogue and consultation. “First of all, I will like to say that the Kashmir… Continue reading Kashmir issue to be properly handled through dialogue, consultation: China
SCO economic think tank alliance established in Beijing
BEIJING, May 29 (APP)::The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Economic Think Tank Alliance and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Economic Forum were held here to establish a stable exchange and cooperation mechanism for the sustained development of regional economic cooperation. The conference was initiated and hosted by the Institute of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the… Continue reading SCO economic think tank alliance established in Beijing
Hillary warns of threats to American democracy at a award ceremony
NEW YORK, May 28 (APP)::American democracy is under very serious threat, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said during a speech at Harvard University, an apparent swipe at President Donald Trump against whom she unsuccessfully contested the 2016 presidential election. She said that American democracy is in crisis because of threats to the… Continue reading Hillary warns of threats to American democracy at a award ceremony
China’s loans to Pakistan should drive economic development, lift debt payment ability: Global Times
BEIJING, May 28 (APP):China’s loans to Pakistan essentially aim to drive Pakistan’s economic development, and thus the loans should be offered in a way that aligns with the local economy and helps restructure the South Asian economy and boost its manufacturing and exports. Pakistan expects to obtain $1 billion to $2 billion of fresh Chinese… Continue reading China’s loans to Pakistan should drive economic development, lift debt payment ability: Global Times
SCO summit to be held in Qingdao from June 9 to 10: Wang Yi
BEIJING, May 28 (APP):The two-day summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held in Qingdao in east China’s Shandong province from June 9 to 10, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. The summit to be presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping will formulate new measures to deal with shared security concerns,… Continue reading SCO summit to be held in Qingdao from June 9 to 10: Wang Yi
Senator Mushahid represents PML-N at CPC annual dialogue
BEIJING, May 27 (APP):Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and special envoy of PML-N Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed attended annual dialogue with the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the Shenzhen in Guangdong Province. More than 500 representatives of political parties from around the world have gathered for the annual dialogue. Senator Mushahid… Continue reading Senator Mushahid represents PML-N at CPC annual dialogue
Abbas congratulates Pakistan Cricket team on victory against England at Lords
LONDON, May 27 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Syed Ibne Abbas here on Sunday congratulated Pakistan Cricket Team on their stunning victory at Lords Cricket ground against England. In a statement, the High Commissioner also congratulated captain of Pakistan Team Sarfraz Ahmed and team management on this historic win. Syed Ibne Abbas… Continue reading Abbas congratulates Pakistan Cricket team on victory against England at Lords
China hopes Trump-Kim summit could happen as planned
BEIJING, May 27 (APP):China hopes the summit between US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un could happen as planned and be successful, China’s Foreign Ministry Sunday said. The summit was scheduled for June 12, in Singapore. Trump on Thursday canceled it, but tweeted two days… Continue reading China hopes Trump-Kim summit could happen as planned
PML-N attends SCO Political Parties Forum in Shenzhen, China
BEIJING, May 27 (APP):A delegation of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) attended the first SCO Political Parties Forum opened in south China’s city Shenzhen. More than 200 delegates of 30 political parties from 18 member states, observer states and dialogue partners including political parties from Pakistan and India participated in the Forum. The two countries are… Continue reading PML-N attends SCO Political Parties Forum in Shenzhen, China
New French anti-terror laws risk marginalizing Muslims: UN expert
UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (APP):A UN human rights expert has raised concerns about possible effects of France’s new anti-terrorism laws on fundamental human rights, especially for the country’s Muslims. In a statement, Fionnuala Ni Aolain, the UN Special Rapporteur on the protection of human rights, said she was particularly concerned that tough new security laws… Continue reading New French anti-terror laws risk marginalizing Muslims: UN expert
Meeting of Supreme Court Chief Justices of SCO countries held in China
BEIJING, May 25 (APP):The 13th Meeting of Supreme Court Chief Justices from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held here on Friday, as a prelude to the 18th meeting of the organization’s Heads of State Council to be held next month in Qingdao. In a congratulatory letter to the meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping… Continue reading Meeting of Supreme Court Chief Justices of SCO countries held in China
UNSC votes unanimously on resolution to ban starvation as weapon of war
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP):The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning the starving of civilians as a method of warfare as well as the unlawful denial of humanitarian access to civilian populations with members welcoming it as a landmark expression of unity on those critical issue Unanimously adopting resolution 2417 (2018) —… Continue reading UNSC votes unanimously on resolution to ban starvation as weapon of war
US lawmaker says will continue to work for improving US-Pakistan ties
WASHINGTON, May 25 (APP):US lawmaker and Co-Chair of Congressional Pakistan Caucus, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson, Lee resolved to make efforts towards improving bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States at an Iftar Dinner held at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington. The Interfaith Iftar Dinner was also attended by Assistant Secretary of State Ms. Alice Wells,… Continue reading US lawmaker says will continue to work for improving US-Pakistan ties
2,000 volunteers ready for upcoming SCO summit in Qingdao
BEIJING, May 25 (APP):About 2,000 volunteers are preparing for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the East China city of Qingdao. During the 18th summit of the SCO, scheduled to be held in June in the coastal city in Shandong province, the volunteers will offer services such as assisting with guests’ arrival and… Continue reading 2,000 volunteers ready for upcoming SCO summit in Qingdao
Developing countries should approach ‘fracking’ with caution: UNCTAD
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP):The hydraulic extraction of natural gas, commonly known as ‘fracking’, produces cleaner energy than oil and coal, but it is not necessarily in the best interests of the world’s poorest countries, UN development experts say. A new report by UNCTAD, the UN Conference on Trade and Development, describes natural gas as… Continue reading Developing countries should approach ‘fracking’ with caution: UNCTAD
Civilians in IoK & Palestine facing attacks in violation of int’l law, Pakistan tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP):Reminding that civilians have become the principle objects of attack in armed conflicts, Pakistan has called for focusing on the root causes of decades-old international disputes like Kashmir and Palestine and their resolution in a bid to promote world peace and security. “Gone are the days when the impact of armed… Continue reading Civilians in IoK & Palestine facing attacks in violation of int’l law, Pakistan tells UNSC
Human suffering in Yemen at risk of further deterioration, warns UN aid chief
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP):An escalation in fighting, increasing obstacles to aid delivery and lack of food and fuel, is compounding Yemen’s dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations top relief official has warned, calling on all parties to the conflict to end the violence. Across Yemen, more than 22 million people are dependent on humanitarian… Continue reading Human suffering in Yemen at risk of further deterioration, warns UN aid chief
U.N. Chief urges dialogue after Trump cancels summit with North Korean leader
UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that he was “deeply concerned” by the cancellation of the planned summit meeting between the leaders of the United States and North Korea, with his spokesman saying that the UN chief was available to the parties to facilitate the process. Speaking in Geneva on… Continue reading U.N. Chief urges dialogue after Trump cancels summit with North Korean leader
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
- Israeli-fired unexploded bombs could take 14 years to clear: UN
