UN chief ‘very concerned’ over situation in Kashmir, killings ‘needs to be investigated’

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 2 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday voiced serious concern over the spate of killings of Kashmiri protesters in Indian occupied Kashmir, saying the escalating violence there “needs to be investigated. “Civilians have to be protected wherever they are, whether it is in Gaza, whether it is in Jammu and Kashmir, whether it… Continue reading UN chief ‘very concerned’ over situation in Kashmir, killings ‘needs to be investigated’

When will West take stand on persecution of Muslims? says Spectator a UK based magazine

LONDON, April 2 (APP):When will the West take a stand on the persecution of Muslims?, a United Kingdom (UK) prestigious Magazine ‘Spectator’ reported in Feature story here on Monday. According to the Magazine, the Anti-Christian persecution, for so long a great untold story, has started to gain the world’s attention. But the suffering of Christian… Continue reading When will West take stand on persecution of Muslims? says Spectator a UK based magazine

Afghan election commission sets Oct. 20 for parliamentary elections

KABUL, April 2 (Xinhua/APP)::Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission (IEC) has reset October 20 for the parliamentary elections, local media reported on Monday. “The 28th of the month of Mizan, which coincided with October 20, has been set for holding parliamentary elections,” the newspaper Daily Outlook said. Previously, the election body announced July 18 as the date… Continue reading Afghan election commission sets Oct. 20 for parliamentary elections

India troops increase border portals , risking more conflicts: Chinese experts

  BEIJING, Apr 2 (APP):India’s provocations on the border with China will destroy the foundation of mutual trust and undermine bilateral ties, a Chinese analyst said following India’s increased deployment of border troops. “India keeps enhancing its military deployment along the border because it has never believed the border region will become peaceful,” Zhao Gancheng,… Continue reading India troops increase border portals , risking more conflicts: Chinese experts

China tops in Asia for organ transplants, donations: RCSC

BEIJING, Apr 2 (APP):China ranks first in Asia in terms of the annual number of organ transplants and donations, the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) said at a memorial service for organ donators in Central China’s Hubei Province. China has seen a rise in the number of organ donations since the country began a… Continue reading China tops in Asia for organ transplants, donations: RCSC

NISAN announces plans to bring its low-cost Datsun brand to Pakistan in 2019:Financial Times

  LONDON, Apr 01 (APP):Nissan has announced plans to bring its low-cost Datsun brand to Pakistan in 2019, becoming the latest global carmaker aiming to boost sales in one of the world’s fastest-growing car markets,Financial Times reported. According to the paper, Japan’s second-largest carmaker revived the Datsun, the low-budget hatchback, in 2014 after more than… Continue reading NISAN announces plans to bring its low-cost Datsun brand to Pakistan in 2019:Financial Times

Trump administration’s move to include “citizenship” clause in Census seen mala-fide

  WASHINGTON, April 1 (APP):The decision by the Trump administration to include a Citizenship question to the 2020 census is drawing criticism from Democrats and rights activists who see the proposed changes as a political move as part of crackdown on country’s millions of undocumented immigrants. “I want to say in no uncertain terms I… Continue reading Trump administration’s move to include “citizenship” clause in Census seen mala-fide

US blocks UN Security Council statement on Israel violence in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, April 1 (APP):The United States has blocked a UN Security Council statement on Israel’s use of deadly force against Palestinians commemorating Land Day in Gaza. Kuwait, which represents Arab countries on the council, presented the proposed statement, which called for an “independent and transparent investigation” of the violence. Israeli troops killed sixteen Palestinians… Continue reading US blocks UN Security Council statement on Israel violence in Gaza

Borao Forum for Asia annual conference to begin in Hainan, China from April 8

  BEIJING, Apr 1 (APP):Boao Forum for Asia annual conference will take place in South China’s island province of Hainan from April 8 to 11. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is likely to lead Pakistan’s delegation during the forum. With a theme of “An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity”, participants… Continue reading Borao Forum for Asia annual conference to begin in Hainan, China from April 8

Pakistan High Commission to organize high profile trade and investment conference in May

LONDON, Mar 31 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London in collaboration with Department of International Trade (DIT), United Kingdom (UK) would organize a high profile trade and investment conference in May this year , a senior official of the Commission said. For the promotion of trade and investment between Pakistan and United Kingdon, the conference will focus… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission to organize high profile trade and investment conference in May

UN wraps up long-running peacekeeping mission in Liberia

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 31 (APP):Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the successful conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), after nearly 15 years of supporting the West African nation in the transition to peace and democracy, a process in which Pakistani troops and civilian personnel played a crucial role. The mission… Continue reading UN wraps up long-running peacekeeping mission in Liberia

UN chief calls for probe into deadly clashes along Israel-Gaza border

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 31 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the killing of at least 16 Palestinians on Friday by Israeli security forces confronting one of the largest Palestinian demonstrations along the Israel-Gaza border in recent years, The UN chief ‘s call for a probe came as the… Continue reading UN chief calls for probe into deadly clashes along Israel-Gaza border

UN wraps up of long-running peacekeeping mission in Liberia

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 30 (APP):Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the successful conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), after nearly 15 years of supporting the West African nation in the transition to peace and democracy, a process in which Pakistani troops and civilian personnel played a crucial role. The mission… Continue reading UN wraps up of long-running peacekeeping mission in Liberia

World Bank approves $145 million to help improve poor’s access to affordable housing in Pakistan

WASHINGTON, March 30 (APP): The World Bank has approved $145 million for Pakistan to help improves processes that would enable poor, including women, to have access to affordable houses through mortgage financing. The funds to be made available under the Pakistan Housing Finance Project (PHFP) will support the government’s efforts and vision for the development… Continue reading World Bank approves $145 million to help improve poor’s access to affordable housing in Pakistan

UN appeals for support to tackle ‘massive’ health needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

  UNITED NATIONS, Mar 30 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed for international support to help the cash-strapped health sector scale up its response to the acute needs of more than a million vulnerable Rohingya refugees crowded into makeshift camps along Bangladesh’s south-east coast. “This is one of the biggest humanitarian crises in recent… Continue reading UN appeals for support to tackle ‘massive’ health needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Outgoing UN political chief stresses multilateralism to address global challenges

  UNITED NATIONS, March 30 (APP):Outgoing UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman has stressed the importance of multilateralism and international unity in addressing major challenges. “The multilateral system, when it works, is a force multiplier,” Feltman, an American diplomat, told a farewell press briefing on Thursday after six years of service at the United… Continue reading Outgoing UN political chief stresses multilateralism to address global challenges

Noor Zaman of PAF entered into Wazir Gul National Junior Squash semi-finals

PESHAWAR, Mar 29 (APP):Top seed Noor Zaman of the PAF entered into the semi-finals of the ongoing Wazir Gul National Junior Squash Championship being played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Thursday. In the first quarter-final Noor Zaman defeated Abbas Nawaz in a thrilling 3-1 battle, the score was 11-5, 6-11, 11-9 and… Continue reading Noor Zaman of PAF entered into Wazir Gul National Junior Squash semi-finals

Pakistani musicians invited to participate in Belt and Road music festival in China

SHENZHEN, March 29 (APP):The Municipal Government of Shenzhen has invited top musicians from Pakistan to participate in the third Belt and Road International Music Festival to be held at the South China’s city next year, an official said on Thursday. “We wish to invite some of the best musicians from Pakistan to come and perform… Continue reading Pakistani musicians invited to participate in Belt and Road music festival in China

China supports Nepal’s development of friendly relations with neighbouring countries: FM

BEIJING, March 29 (APP):China on Thursday welcomed Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Oli statement of pursuing an independent and balanced foreign policy and maintaining friendly relations with the neighbouring countries. “China appreciates the Nepalese government’s pursuit of an independent foreign policy and supports Nepal’s development of friendly and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries,” Spokesperson of Chinese… Continue reading China supports Nepal’s development of friendly relations with neighbouring countries: FM

Sino-Pak defence cooperation maintains regional, international peace and security: Chinese Defence Ministry

BEIJING, March 29 (APP)::China and Pakistan share an all-weather partnership and the defence and military cooperation between the two countries would help maintain regional and international peace and security, Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson of the Chinese ministry of national defence said on Thursday. “China and Pakistan share an all-weather partnership. We have maintained a very high… Continue reading Sino-Pak defence cooperation maintains regional, international peace and security: Chinese Defence Ministry

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