Protest held outside White House against killing of Muslim girl in held Kashmir

WASHINGTON, April 30 (APP):Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House in Washington to protest against the rape and killing of a an 8-year-old Muslim girl in the Indian held Kashmir as protesters demanded the US and the world community to help Kashmiri people in securing their right to self-determination to end these atrocities The… Continue reading Protest held outside White House against killing of Muslim girl in held Kashmir

Decision on proposed travel restrictions on Pak diplomats in US delayed: Sources

WASHINGTON, April 30 (APP):The US administration has delayed a proposed decision to restrict movement of Pakistani diplomats as was reported by a section of the media this month, according to the sources, who said that the two countries were engaged closely to improve bilateral relations. The decision had been reported by a section of the… Continue reading Decision on proposed travel restrictions on Pak diplomats in US delayed: Sources

Second Chinese medical team leaves for Gwadar to provide medical assistance

BEIJING, April 30 (APP):The second batch of Chinese Red Cross medical team comprising 14 doctors and medical staff has left here for Gwadar to provide humanitarian medical assistance at emergency medical center. The second batch will replace the first batch which has been providing medical assistance for the last six months at the center. The… Continue reading Second Chinese medical team leaves for Gwadar to provide medical assistance

China’s One Belt One Road is ‘greatest economic initiative’ of 21st century: Pakistani envoy

NEW YORK, April 30 (APP):China’s “One Belt, One Road” project, of which China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a part, will bring economic prosperity to all nations through regional connectivity, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, has said. “We in Pakistan view the Chinese initiative as the most important 21st century enterprise,” she said in… Continue reading China’s One Belt One Road is ‘greatest economic initiative’ of 21st century: Pakistani envoy

High Commissioner interacts with the Pakistani community at Pakistan Consulate Birmingham

LONDON, Apr 29 (APP):Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) held an interactive session with the Pakistani community on April 28 (Saturday), during his two-day visit to Birmingham. A statement of Pakistan High Commission here on Sunday said the event was attended by a large number of community members from Cardiff,… Continue reading High Commissioner interacts with the Pakistani community at Pakistan Consulate Birmingham

Pakistan strengthened Saudi Arabia’s resolve to fight against terrorism: Lt Gen Abdulelah

JEDDAH, April 29 (APP):The government of Pakistan and especially its armed forces’ support has strengthened Saudi Arabia’s resolve to fight against terrorism, Acting Secretary General of Islamic Military Alliance Lt Gen Abdulelah bin Usman Al Saleh said. Talking to Pakistani media delegation, he said every citizen of Saudi Arabia had great respect for Pakistan’s political… Continue reading Pakistan strengthened Saudi Arabia’s resolve to fight against terrorism: Lt Gen Abdulelah

Huge Sikh parade in New York demands separation of Punjab from India

NEW YORK, April 29 (APP):Under clear blue skies, thousands of Sikh men, women and children gathered in New York City on Saturday to reaffirm their demand for a sovereign Sikh state. Wearing orange, purple and yellow turbans, Sikhs also showcased their culture with live music, dancing and decorated floats as the vibrant parade moved down… Continue reading Huge Sikh parade in New York demands separation of Punjab from India

Pakistan High Commissioner to UK visits Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

LONDON, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK), Syed Ibne Abbas on Saturday visited Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) and discussed ways and means for the promotion of trade and investment between Pakistan and the UK. According to a statement of the High Commission issued here, Syed Ibne Abbas was greeted by… Continue reading Pakistan High Commissioner to UK visits Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

Saudi Arabia aerial defense system intercepts four ballistic missiles targeting on Jazan

DUBAI, April 28 (APP):Saudi Arabia’s Aerial Defense Forces destroyed four ballistic missiles fired the Houthi militia targeting civilian areas of Jazan, a border town near Yemen on Saturday. The four missiles were fired at the same time, around 1040 hours local time, Saudi state-news agency SPA reported. Arab coalition forces’ official spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki… Continue reading Saudi Arabia aerial defense system intercepts four ballistic missiles targeting on Jazan

Neelam-Jhelum project’s second generator starts trial operation this month: Chinese contractor

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):The second generator of the Neelum-Jhelum project, one of the largest hydropower stations in Pakistan, will start trial operation this month, followed by the third and fourth units in the latter half of the year, according to China Gezhouba Group Co. Ltd. (CGGC), also the main builder of China’s Three Gorges project.… Continue reading Neelam-Jhelum project’s second generator starts trial operation this month: Chinese contractor

Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps face life threatening funding crisis

UNITED NATIONS, April 28 (APP):The lives of tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees hang in the balance as monsoon and cyclone seasons threaten camps in southern Bangladesh, the United Nations migration agency warned Friday, appealing for urgent financial support to prepare the area against floods and landslides. Without new funding, tens of thousands of people… Continue reading Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps face life threatening funding crisis

Pakistan students showcase specialities at food and culture expo in China

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Students from Pakistan served their specialities at an international food and culture expo in Wuxi, Jiangsu province of China. Pakistan’s traditional food especially Kebab, Biryani, Nan and Kheer delighted the food-loving participating students. Jiangnan University hosted the food and culture expo aimed at serving local people, and particularly its students, a grand… Continue reading Pakistan students showcase specialities at food and culture expo in China

UN rights chief denounces Israel for excessive use of force and deaths in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP):The top United Nations human rights official has strongly condemned Israel’s use of excessive force on Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip, which has led to the deaths of dozens of them over the past month. On March 30, the Gazans began holding the Great March of Return rally in support… Continue reading UN rights chief denounces Israel for excessive use of force and deaths in Gaza

UN chief urges Korean leaders to act swiftly on agreements at historic summit

UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (APP)::United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged leaders of North and South Koreas, who met in a Summit Friday, to swiftly implement all agreed actions, including ridding the Peninsula of nuclear arms. The Secretary-General applauds todays truly historic summit, Guterres Spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in a statement issued at UN Headquarters in… Continue reading UN chief urges Korean leaders to act swiftly on agreements at historic summit

Saudi Arabia drafting national human rights strategy

GENEVA, Apr 27 (APP):Saudi Arabia is drafting a national human rights strategy, covering more than 100 initiatives of all areas of human rights, Dr. Nasser bin Rajeh Al-Shahrani, Vice President of Human Rights Commission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said. Dr Al-Shahrani told the 59th Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial… Continue reading Saudi Arabia drafting national human rights strategy

UN rights experts voice concerns about ‘structural racism’ in UK

UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (APP):United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concerns about racism rooted in the fabric of the United Kingdom’s society, given the disproportionate number of people of African descent and of ethnic minorities dying due to excessive use of force by state security. “The deaths reinforce the experiences of structural racism,… Continue reading UN rights experts voice concerns about ‘structural racism’ in UK

UN chief urges dialogue between Afghan parties to end prolonged conflict as Taliban launch spring offensive

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for peaceful dialogue between warring parties to end the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan, as the Taliban announced the start of its annual spring offensive. “We need to see less fighting and more dialogue,” the secretary-general’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters at the regular noon briefing… Continue reading UN chief urges dialogue between Afghan parties to end prolonged conflict as Taliban launch spring offensive

“Gaza is about to explode,” UN envoy warns Security Council

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 (APP):The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is continuing with no prospects for a political resolution and “Gaza is about to explode,” a senior United Nations official has said. “Old wounds continue to bleed and deepen as we speak, risking the outbreak of another war,” Nikolay Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East… Continue reading “Gaza is about to explode,” UN envoy warns Security Council

Pakistan calls for justice for suffering Palestinians in bid to promote Mideast peace

UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (APP):Reaffirming its support to the Palestinians’ cause, Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that international peace and stability cannot be promoted by denying freedom and justice to peoples living under foreign or alien occupation. Peace in the Middle East could only be built on the foundations of a two-State solution,… Continue reading Pakistan calls for justice for suffering Palestinians in bid to promote Mideast peace

UN chief picks Swiss diplomat as envoy on Myanmar

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed a Swiss diplomat to serve as his special envoy on Myanmar, his spokesman announced Thursday. The diplomat, Christine Schraner Burgener, is currently Switzerland’s ambassador to Germany. Schraner Burgener served as the Swiss ambassador to Thailand from 2009 to 2015, and her husband was the Swiss… Continue reading UN chief picks Swiss diplomat as envoy on Myanmar

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