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
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China condemns violent incident in northern Myanmar, calls for restraint
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
Pakistan’s culture, traditional food enthral audience at Tsinghua University gala
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
Rapprochement on Korean Peninsula revives hope for Kashmir solution: AJK President
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
Ambassador inaugurates remodeled Consular Wing at Pakistan Embassy in Washington
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
UN chief calls for protecting migratory birds and their ‘epic journeys’
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’
Ambassador Inaugurates remodelled Consular Wing at Pakistan Embassy DC
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
Pak HC meets Manitoba ministers
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
New $10 billion funding plan launched to educate every child by 2030
UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):A new international funding plan aiming to raise $10 billion to ensure that every child get a primary education by 2030 Friday received support from the United Nations, the World Bank and regional development banks. Youth activists presented a petition calling for the biggest education investment in history to Secretary-General Antonio… Continue reading New $10 billion funding plan launched to educate every child by 2030
UN expert warns of ‘stark increase’ in hate crimes across UK, post-Brexit
UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):Sounding an alarm over a ‘stark increase’ in hate crimes across the United Kingdom as well as, ‘widespread discrimination’ faced by ethnic minorities, a United Nations rights expert has called on the country to ‘comprehensively’ combat racism and bias. “I am shocked by the criminalization of young people from ethnic minorities,… Continue reading UN expert warns of ‘stark increase’ in hate crimes across UK, post-Brexit
After reported rapes in Myanmar, UN warns of imminent births among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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
AJK Presidents urges US-based Kashmiri diaspora to connect with American government for Kashmir resolution
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
Pakistani musicians creating soulful melodies to spread Sufi message of peace
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
China welcomes US and DPRK leaders’ meeting in Singapore
BEIJING, May 11 (APP):China on Friday welcomed the upcoming meeting between the US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un on June 12 in Singapore. “China welcomes the positive progress made by the leaders of the United States and DPRK in the preparations for the Summit,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s… Continue reading China welcomes US and DPRK leaders’ meeting in Singapore
Super-thin, ultra-strong sheet glass produced in China
BEIJING, May 11 (APP):A Chinese research institute has created super-thin, ultra-strong sheet glass that can resist the impact force of a car, running at 150 kilometers an hour. Created by the Glass Research Institute in Bengbu City, Anhui Province, a unit of the technical engineering platform of China National Building Material Co., Ltd, the glass… Continue reading Super-thin, ultra-strong sheet glass produced in China
Annan-led global leaders demand Israel stop further Gaza protest killings
UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (APP):A group of independent global leaders led by former UN Secretary-General Kofi have called on the Israeli Government to fully comply with international humanitarian law and respect the right to peaceful protest of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. The call by the group — known as ‘The Elders’ — follows… Continue reading Annan-led global leaders demand Israel stop further Gaza protest killings
UN envoy calls violence at Afghan voter registration sites ˜”assault on democracy”
UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (APP):Afghanistan has suffered “a disturbing pattern” of attacks on voter registration facilities since the process began last month, which add up to an “assault on democracy”, the United Nations mission in the country has said. According to a new report from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 23 election-related security… Continue reading UN envoy calls violence at Afghan voter registration sites ˜”assault on democracy”
UN chief applauds Malaysians’ “strong commitment” to democracy
UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated the people of Malaysia in the wake of national and provincial elections, and praised voters for their “strong commitment” to the democratic process. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the UN chief welcomed the formation of a new Government, under the leadership of Prime… Continue reading UN chief applauds Malaysians’ “strong commitment” to democracy
Top US senator urges Senate to block Trump’s CIA director pick
NEW YORK, May 10 (APP):A leading US Republican Senator has advised his colleagues in the Senate against confirming Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director who is accused of involvement in the agency’s torture programme. Senator John McCain, one of the strongest critics of Trump’s policies, said after Haspel’s much-anticipated confirmation hearing on… Continue reading Top US senator urges Senate to block Trump’s CIA director pick
Pakistan participates in Tour de Torkshire 2018
LONDON, May 10 (APP):For promoting Pakistani culture in Yorkshire region, the Consulate of Pakistan Bradford for the second time took part in the United Kingdom’s biggest and the most prestigious sporting event,”Tour de Yorkshire 2018,” a cycle race which is a prologue of the world-famous cycle race “Tour de France”. According to a statement issued… Continue reading Pakistan participates in Tour de Torkshire 2018
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- 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
