Xinjiang to deepen cooperation with neighboring countries including Pakistan

BEIJING, Mar 13 (APP):Chairman of Regional Government, Shohrat Zakir said on Tuesday that Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will deepen cooperation with neighboring countries and enhance the level of its opening-up. As the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt, Xinjiang will be deeply involved in China’s Belt and Road Initiative by further improving connectivity,”… Continue reading Xinjiang to deepen cooperation with neighboring countries including Pakistan

Indian strategy focusing on South Asian diplomacy likely to fail: analyst

  BEIJING, Mar 13 (APP):India will focus on diplomacy with its neighbors this year, including Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal, to hold its ground and status in South Asia, a strategy that Chinese observers said is likely to fail. India’s diplomatic engagement will focus this year on Bhutan, with its Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning to… Continue reading Indian strategy focusing on South Asian diplomacy likely to fail: analyst

Syria ‘bleeding’ as conflict enters eighth year, says UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Mr 13 (APP):Despite a UN Security Council demand to institute a 30-day ceasefire across Syria, airstrikes, shelling and ground offensives have intensified in Eastern Ghouta, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reported Monday, warning that the conflict is entering its eighth year with the “grimmest” reality on the ground. A country known for its ancient civilization… Continue reading Syria ‘bleeding’ as conflict enters eighth year, says UN chief

UN women’s commission meets at ‘pivotal moment’ for gender equality movement

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 13 (APP):The United Nations body dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment opened its annual session on Monday hearing calls to help women, especially those in rural communities, secure an end to the male-dominated power dynamic that has long marginalized their participation and muted their voices. Across the world, women are telling… Continue reading UN women’s commission meets at ‘pivotal moment’ for gender equality movement

Pakistan marks UN women’s commission session with photo exhibit

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 13 (APP):Pakistan made a mark at the U.N. Monday, the first day of a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), by organizing an impressive Photo Exhibition and co-sponsoring an event on the Culture of Gender Justice with Qatar and other countries. The photo exhibition, organized by the… Continue reading Pakistan marks UN women’s commission session with photo exhibit

New WHO guidelines launched to help countries end reign of tobacco industry

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO), a U.N. agency, has launched new guidelines on the role that tobacco product regulations can play in saving lives by reducing the demand for tobacco and tobacco products, estimated to kill over seven million people annually. The new guide together with an accompanying publication would help… Continue reading New WHO guidelines launched to help countries end reign of tobacco industry

Five killed as helicopter crashes into New York East River

NEW YORK, Mar 12 (APP):A helicopter chartered for a photo shoot plunged into New York East River Sunday night, killing all five of its passengers in a crash that was caught on video. The pilot escaped alive and emerged from the frigid water desperately yelling for help after the 11-minute flight. Footage of the deadly… Continue reading Five killed as helicopter crashes into New York East River

Traditional Chinese medicine gains wider global acceptance: official

BEIJING, Mar 12 (APP):Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained wider acceptance around the world, Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said on Monday on the sidelines of China’s ongoing “two sessions”, suggesting putting more quality TCM products in global market. Countries along the Belt and Road have shown a growing… Continue reading Traditional Chinese medicine gains wider global acceptance: official

Pak-China bilateral trade soaring after signing of Free Zone Trade Agreement, CPEC: Ambassador Khalid

BEIJING, March 12 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid said on Monday that since the signing of China-Pakistan Free Zone Trade Agreement in 2007 and the launch of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2013, the bilateral trade volume and investment between China and Pakistan was soaring. “Currently, China was Pakistan’s largest trade partner and foreign… Continue reading Pak-China bilateral trade soaring after signing of Free Zone Trade Agreement, CPEC: Ambassador Khalid

Pakistan deserves new look, making tremendous progress on security, economic fronts

WASHINGTON, March 12 (APP):With an unprecedented success against terrorism, which is translating into significant economic gains, Pakistan needs a renewed look from the world, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry said here. Ambassador Chaudhry made these remarks during a recent meeting with a group of US journalists that was organized by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).… Continue reading Pakistan deserves new look, making tremendous progress on security, economic fronts

Ex-US marine rams truck into store because he thought owners were Muslims

  NEW YORK, Mar 11 (APP):A former U.S. marine is facing hate crime charges after allegedly driving his pickup truck into a store he believed was owned by Muslims, according to American media reports. Authorities said Chad Horsley, 27, targeted the store in Watson, Louisiana, “because of the hate he had for Muslims,” The New… Continue reading Ex-US marine rams truck into store because he thought owners were Muslims

Pakistan empowering women in all fields:Abbas

London, Mar 11 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to United Kingdon (London), Syed Ibne Abbas has said that Pakistan was empowering women and providing them opportunities in different fields of life. He stated this while addressing the 4th Annual dinner, celebrating the 69th anniversary of the founding of All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) by Begum Raana Liaqat… Continue reading Pakistan empowering women in all fields:Abbas

China testing super-maglev train that runs at 1,000 km/h

BEIJING, March 11 (APP):Chinese scientists have built the world’s first prototype testing platform for an ultra-high-speed vacuum magnetic levitation (maglev) train that can travel at a whopping 1,000 kilometers per hour under ideal conditions. Developed by Sichuan-based Southwest Jiaotong University, it is the first high-temperature superconducting maglev test loop in China. The 45-meter loop, with… Continue reading China testing super-maglev train that runs at 1,000 km/h

UN aid convoy returns to Syria’s Eastern Ghouta: Officials

UNITED NATIONS, March 10 (APP):The United Nations and partners on Friday reached the Syrian city of Douma in Eastern Ghouta to complete distribution of food aid after intense shelling cut short deliveries to the war-torn enclave earlier this week. “The United Nations and our partners were able to go back into Douma today to deliver… Continue reading UN aid convoy returns to Syria’s Eastern Ghouta: Officials

Philippines President Duterte should undergo checks: UN rights chief

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 10 (APP):The United Nations’ human rights chief has questioned Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s mental stability following Duterte’s “unacceptable” remarks about some top human rights defenders. “He needs to submit himself to some sort of psychiatric examination,” Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussen, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, told reporters on Friday during… Continue reading Philippines President Duterte should undergo checks: UN rights chief

PHC invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries

LONDON, Mar 10 (APP)::Pakistan High Commission (PHC) has invited applications for conducting National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community. The High Commission regularly organizes visits of Nadra Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London and now it plans to conduct Nadra surgeries… Continue reading PHC invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries

Rights groups voice concern over US drone policy

NEW YORK, Mar 9 (APP): A group of human rights organizations have expressed concern that US President Donald Trump’s reported new drone policy increased the risk of civilian casualties, and called for clarification. The groups, which include Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union, said the reported policy changes lack transparency… Continue reading Rights groups voice concern over US drone policy

Fighting prevents aid convoys from returning to Syria’s war-torn east Ghouta

  UNITED NATIONS, Mar 9 (APP):Continuing fighting has forced the postponement of a United Nations inter-agency relief convoy to Douma, a neighborhood in Syria’s war-ravaged Eastern Ghouta, a UN spokesman reported. This news comes after the UN and other humanitarian agencies were forced on Monday to leave after nine hours in Douma amid ongoing shelling… Continue reading Fighting prevents aid convoys from returning to Syria’s war-torn east Ghouta

Foreign Secretary reaffirms constructive approach towards ties with US

  WASHINGTON, Mar 9 (APP):Pakistans Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janju concluded her official visit to the United States during which she met senior government and White House officials and exchanged views on working together to serve common interests of both countries. She met senior US officials including US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan at the… Continue reading Foreign Secretary reaffirms constructive approach towards ties with US

CPEC to create new business opportunities for other in South Asia: Global Times

  BEIJING, March 9 (APP)::The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), will create new business opportunities for not only Pakistan but also other countries in South Asia and adjacent areas as it reshapes the regional economic landscape by shortening trade routes. The B&R initiative has made headlines… Continue reading CPEC to create new business opportunities for other in South Asia: Global Times

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