Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP):The United Nations refugee agency and the Government of Bangladesh have signed a cooperation agreement on the safe, dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, “once conditions there are conducive.” Noting that such conditions are not present at the moment, the UN refugee agency urged Myanmar authorities to… Continue reading Conditions not yet conducive for Rohingya refugees to return to Myanmar

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP):The Cold War has returned, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday in describing the military crisis in Syria. “The Cold War is back with a vengeance, but with a difference. The mechanisms and the safeguards to manage the risks of escalation that existed in the past no longer seem… Continue reading Cold War is back with a vengeance, UN chief warns

BEIJING, April 13 (APP):Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a key pioneering project under “One Belt and One Road” initiative and it has created opportunities for eliminating poverty for the local people. “Belt and Road Initiative will change the fate of Pakistan as the CPEC is a major… Continue reading CPEC creates opportunities for eliminating poverty for local people: Shaukat Aziz

BEIJING, April 13 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development & Reform and Interior Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the most important pillar of Belt and Road Initiative and due to commitment and sincerity from both Pakistan and China, the vision of CPEC was fast translating into reality. The minister made… Continue reading CPEC vision fast translating into reality due to Pak-China commitment : Ahsan Iqbal

  CHICAGO,Apr 13 (APP)::Pakistan retail market is the third largest retail market in Asia and will cross $200 billion by 2020, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, the country’s consul general in Chicago, told a group of faculty students at the Loyola University. He said Pakistan’s foreign investment policies are attractive, liberal and consistent. Tirmizi said that Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan has made notable progress in boosting it’s economy: Consul General

  UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other speakers at a forum — sponsored by Pakistan, Norway and the UN — on Thursday expressed the view that while young people are prime targets of extremist recruiters, they can also play leadership roles in fighting terrorism and creating greater opportunities for all. “I… Continue reading Youth must be empowered to combat terrorism, UN chief says at Pak-sponsored event

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13(APP):The United Nations on Thursday launched a trust fund aimed at preventing traffic deaths, as an estimated 1.3 million drivers, passengers and pedestrians lose their lives each year on the world’s roads. Speaking at the UN General Assembly where the launch was announced, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed highlighted the opportunities offered by… Continue reading UN moves to improve road safety worldwide

  UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):Armed conflict in Afghanistan killed 763 civilians and injured 1,495 in the first three months of this year, the United Nations mission said Thursday. “All parties to the conflict in Afghanistan must do everything in their power to protect civilians from harm,” Ingrid Hayden, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for… Continue reading Over 2,000 civilians casualties in Afghanistan in first quarter of 2018: UN

LONDON, Apr 12 (APP):Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday attended the installation ceremony of the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester – Dr. Robina Shah . The ceremony took place in the Whitworth Hall of the University of Manchester. According to a statement issued by Pakistan High Commission (PHC)… Continue reading High Commissioner attends installation ceremony of the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

WASHINGTON, April 12 (APP):The killing of an 8-year-old Muslim girl allegedly by Hindu men in a temple in Jammu and Kashmir is the latest example of religious friction, as Hindu activists and population are vehemently defending the accusers who raped the girl for days before crushing her skull. According to a report by the Washington… Continue reading Killing, rape of 8-year Muslim Girl in Hindu temple shows deepening religious divide in India

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):About 58,000 Afghan refugees voluntarily returned to their country last year after decades aboard only to be met with protection risks and “significant” barriers to long-term reintegration into society, two UN agencies working in the Asian country reported Thursday. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the… Continue reading Returning Afghans face challenges in rebuilding their lives: UN

BEIJING, April 12 (APP):Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday invited the Chinese enterprises to invest in the free economic zones to be established under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and take advantage of the location and low cost of production. “We are setting up nine free economic zones in which… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal invites Chinese enterprises to invest in free economic zones under CPEC

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO), a U.N.agency, has demanded “unhindered access” to Douma in Syria to check reports from its partners that 500 people were affected by a chemical attack there. The Syrian government denies being behind any use of chemical weapons. On the other hand, the United States has threatened… Continue reading WHO demands access to ‘chemical attack site’ in Syria

BEIJING, April 12 (APP):Minister for Interior and planning development and reforms, Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that Pakistan and Afghanistan are planning to start a railway service from Quetta to Kandahar with the cooperation of China. “A plan to start fast train with speed from 250 km to 350 km from Peshawar to Karachi via… Continue reading Quetta – Kandahar train service plan under consideration: Ahsan Iqbal

BEIJING, April 12 (APP):Director International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour called on Minister for Interior and planning development and reform, Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday and discussed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and its impact on development of Pakistan and the region. During a meeting held on the sidelines of a high-level conference on Belt and… Continue reading IMF Director discusses CPEC impact on development of Pakistan

  WASHINGTON, April 12 (APP):The Pakistan Embassy in Washington will host a Pakistani American Community and Youth Convention 2018 to connect the Pakistani American diaspora to engage and discuss opportunities for growth as a community at various level. The Convention will be held on April 14 at the Pakistan Embassy premises in Washington and will… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy to host Youth Convention in Washington this week

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Apr 11 (APP):Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Central Election Commission (CEC), Mazahir Panahov on late Wednesday announced that the incumbent President Ilham Aliyev has secured 86.09 per cent vote, taking the lead upon other contesting candidates. As per initial results of the presidential election held, he said vote percentage of the other candidates was Gudrat… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev secures 86.09 % votes in presidential election

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Apr 11 (APP):The Association for Civil Society Development in Azerbaijan on Wednesday said presidential election has been held democratically, transparently and in line with country’s electoral legislation. The Association conducted a monitoring of presidential election in Azerbaijan with 4,000 observers. In a statment issued here, it said as per monitoring results, no serious… Continue reading Association for Civil Society Development terms presidential election transparent