Category: International News

  BEIJING, May 14 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid has reaffirmed that regardless of any political change in Pakistan in wake of the forthcoming general elections, the commitment towards the successful completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not change. “Friendship with China is the cornerstone of our foreign policy. This friendship is… Continue reading Pakistan committed towards successful completion of CPEC regardless of any political change: Ambassador Khalid

NEW DELHI, May 14 (Xinhua/APP):Death toll has risen to 65 across India after dust storms, thunderstorms and rain accompanied by gusty winds hit many states, officials said Monday. Over 70 people were injured in these storms. The affected states include Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the national capital New Delhi. The storms… Continue reading Death toll rises to 65 in storms across India

UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated the people of Iraq on the holding yesterday of the first national parliamentary elections since Baghdad declared victory over ISIL/Dae’sh terrorists late last year. “Following the military defeat of Dae’sh, the elections represent further progress in building a stronger Iraqi democracy,” Guterres said in a… Continue reading UN-Iraq-Polls ”’ Guterres hails Iraq’s first election since Daesh’s military defeat

ISLAMABAD, May 13 (APP):The Embassy of Pakistan is taking multiple steps to promote Urdu language learning in France specially for second generation Pakistani students to ensure that they remain connected with their Pakistani heritage, culture and language. This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque, while addressing a graduation ceremony… Continue reading Pakistan’s embassy takes concrete steps to promote Urdu language in France: Ambassador

WINNIPEG, Canada, May 13 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, Tariq Azim Khan, has inaugurated the first ever Muhammad Ali Jinnah Park at Winnipeg, Manitoba on Sunday. Addressing on the occasion, the high commissioner said that credit goes to the vibrant Pakistani-Canadian community in Manitoba for succeeding in naming of first ever Public Park in North… Continue reading Pak HC in Canada opens Muhammad Ali Jinnah Park in Winnipeg

BEJING, May 13 (APP):China has condemned the violent weekend clashes in northern Myanmar and is deeply saddened by the deaths and injuries of innocent people. Clashes broke out on Saturday between the Myanmar armed forces and armed ethnic groups in the town of Muse in Shan state, near the main border gate with China, China… Continue reading China condemns violent incident in northern Myanmar, calls for restraint

BEJING, May 13 (APP):Pakistani students set up a booth, presented stunning cultural performance and served delicious food to mark an international cultural day at China’s top Tsinghua University here on Sunday, giving the Chinese and international audience a rare glimpse of their rich culture, customs and taste of traditional delicacies. The opening ceremony featured a… Continue reading Pakistan’s culture, traditional food enthral audience at Tsinghua University gala

WASHINGTON, May 13 (APP):Noting the breakthrough between the United States and nuclear-capable North Korea to avert confrontation, AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has expressed the hope the Kashmir dispute would find a political solution to ensure lasting stability in South Asia. Speaking at a day-long event of the Pakistani American Congress here at the Capitol… Continue reading Rapprochement on Korean Peninsula revives hope for Kashmir solution: AJK President

WASHINGTON, May 13 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry has inaugurated the remodeled Consular Wing of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington to improve services to the Pakistani Americans and people seeking to visit Pakistan. The inauguration ceremony was attended by notables from Pakistani-American community and media representatives. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador… Continue reading Ambassador inaugurates remodeled Consular Wing at Pakistan Embassy in Washington

UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, marking World Migratory Bird Day, Saturday said the birds connected people, ecosystems and nations, and were symbols of peace and of an interconnected planet. “Their (migratory birds’) epic journeys inspire people of all ages, across the globe,” he said in a statement. “World Migratory Bird Day is… Continue reading UN chief calls for protecting migratory birds and their ‘epic journeys’

WASHINGTON, May 12 (APP)::Pakistan’s Ambassador the US, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry inaugurated Remodeled Consular Wing of Pakistan Embassy, DC in a simple and an impressive ceremony held here on Friday, which was attended by notables from Pakistani-American community and media representatives, says a press release. Ambassador Chaudhry while addressing the ceremony underscored the importance to consular… Continue reading Ambassador Inaugurates remodelled Consular Wing at Pakistan Embassy DC

OTTAWA, May 12 (APP)::Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada Tariq Azim Khan met with Ralph Eichler, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, Ian Wishart, Manitoba Minister of Education and Training and Blaine Pedersen, Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, here Saturday, says a press release. In his meeting with the Minister of Agriculture Ralph Eichler the High… Continue reading Pak HC meets Manitoba ministers

  UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (APP):UN aid officials working in Rohingya refugee camps in the Cox’s Bazar region have warned of a surge in births among Rohingya woman who fled violent repression in Myanmar to safety in Bangladesh. In possibly thousands of cases, aid workers believe, the pregnancies resulted from rape, a source of silent… Continue reading After reported rapes in Myanmar, UN warns of imminent births among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

  WASHINGTON, May 11 (APP):The US-based Kashmiri diaspora must connect with the American government and people to highlight the Indian atrocities and find a just solution to the Kashmir issue, AJK President Sardar Masood Khan said here. The AJK president, who is in Washington to highlight the ongoing Indian atrocities and violence in the occupied… Continue reading AJK Presidents urges US-based Kashmiri diaspora to connect with American government for Kashmir resolution

CHICAGO, May 11 (APP):The Sufi message of love and peace is being spread by Pakistani musicians by blending Sufi and rock music to create soulful melodies, Pakistan’s Consul General in Chicago, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has said at the Northwestern University. Tirmizi, who was invited to speak to students about Sufi literature and music in South… Continue reading Pakistani musicians creating soulful melodies to spread Sufi message of peace