Masood Khan stresses need for deepening US-Pakistan commercial ties
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Kashmiris scripting new history of resistance, bravery: speakers
Kashmiris scripting new history of resistance, bravery: speakers
UN peacekeeping chief to visit Pakistan, 4 other Asian nations
UN peacekeeping chief to visit Pakistan, 4 other Asian nations
Despite threats, Pakistan committed to goal of peaceful South Asia: Munir Akram
Despite threats, Pakistan committed to goal of peaceful South Asia: Munir Akram
China, Pakistan confident to shape steady development of bilateral ties: Dr Wang Xu
China, Pakistan confident to shape steady development of bilateral ties: Dr Wang Xu
Pakistan has vital stake in Afghanistan peace, stability: High Commissioner Moazzam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan Thursday stressed that Pakistan, as a country most affected by decades-long instability in Afghanistan, had a vital stake in peace and stability in the war-ravaged country. Pakistan not only continued to host over four million Afghan refugees, but had also suffered 80,000 casualties and economic losses… Continue reading Pakistan has vital stake in Afghanistan peace, stability: High Commissioner Moazzam
US looking forward to strengthening ties with Pakistan: Blinken
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (APP):United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he looks forward to advancing shared US-Pakistan goals of security, stability and prosperity in South Asia, while continuing to collaborate on the Afghan peace process. In a message issued by the State Department on Pakistan’s Independence Day, the top US diplomat extended “best… Continue reading US looking forward to strengthening ties with Pakistan: Blinken
Pakistan leads South Asia in BRI infrastructure development: Report
BEIJING, July 31 (APP):Despite the unexpected shock from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Pakistan has elevated one place to the 5th in infrastructure development, against the trend of an overall decline in the South Asia region. According to the annual report on the Development of Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2021), 71 countries were covered in… Continue reading Pakistan leads South Asia in BRI infrastructure development: Report
Indian illegal actions can’t change status of IIOJK: FO
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): The Foreign Office Spokesperson Monday said that India could neither change the disputed status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), as enshrined in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, nor could it force Kashmiris and Pakistan to accept the illegal outcomes. Expressing serious concerns over certain reports, the… Continue reading Indian illegal actions can’t change status of IIOJK: FO
US airlifts medical supplies to combat coronavirus in Pakistan, Maldives and Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON, Jun 03 (APP): The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has airlifted emergency medical supplies to Pakistan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka to help save lives and stop the spread of coronavirus and continue to meet the urgent health needs across South Asia. “The US continues to support South Asia in… Continue reading US airlifts medical supplies to combat coronavirus in Pakistan, Maldives and Sri Lanka
Peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue ‘Key to progress and prosperity of South Asia’: AJK PM
MIRPUR (AJK): May 09 (APP):Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Sunday said “early peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute is key to progress and prosperity of South Asia. He underlined the need to take Kashmiris on board for the peaceful resolution of the much delayed Kashmir dispute. He was talking to media… Continue reading Peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue ‘Key to progress and prosperity of South Asia’: AJK PM
UNGA President Volkan Bozkir to visit Pakistan ‘later this month’
UNITED NATIONS, May 05 (APP):The UN General Assembly President, Volkan Bozkir, will be visiting Pakistan and Bangladesh during a trip to South Asia “later this month” at the invitation of the two governments. Addressing a press conference at UN Headquarters the other day confirming his visit, Volkan Bozkir said that he was also scheduled to… Continue reading UNGA President Volkan Bozkir to visit Pakistan ‘later this month’
China, South Asian neighbors to build emergency supplies reserve
BEIJING, Apr 28 (APP):As a major step in the joint fight against COVID-19 and efforts to boost economic recovery, China and five of its South Asian neighbors have agreed to build an emergency supplies reserve. China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also agreed to establish a center for cooperation on poverty reduction and… Continue reading China, South Asian neighbors to build emergency supplies reserve
Traders of SAARC region urged to reduce 50 percent profit during Ramzan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry ,an apex body in the region,Wednesday urged the traders of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Maldives and India to reduce 50 percent profit to provide solace to the poor strata of the society during the holy month of Ramadan. Talking to a delegation of traders, President SAARC chamber… Continue reading Traders of SAARC region urged to reduce 50 percent profit during Ramzan
Foreign academician terms dialogue ‘way forward’ for peace in South Asia
ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):Indian-American Academic from Harvard University Dr Homi K. Bhabha has said that lasting peace in the South Asian region could be achieved by promoting the culture of conversations and dialogue at the people-to-people level, terming it a ‘way forward.’ “More conversations, more dialogue at the people-to-people level is the way forward for… Continue reading Foreign academician terms dialogue ‘way forward’ for peace in South Asia
National Day of Pakistan celebrated in Turkey, Ankara’s tallest tower “Atakule” illuminated
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):The National Day of Pakistan was marked in Turkey at an impressive ceremony at Pakistan Embassy in Ankara on Tuesday. Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey, Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, raised the Pakistan flag to the tune of the National Anthem in the presence of the Embassy officials and media. Messages of… Continue reading National Day of Pakistan celebrated in Turkey, Ankara’s tallest tower “Atakule” illuminated
Pakistan Day celebrated at High Commission in New Delhi
ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Pakistan Day was observed with patriotic zeal and spirit at the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, on Tuesday. Charge d’Affairs Aftab Hasan Khan hoisted the country’s flag at a ceremony held at Chancery’s lawns. In his remarks on the occasion, the Charge d’Affairs said every year on this day, the Pakistani nation… Continue reading Pakistan Day celebrated at High Commission in New Delhi
UN, US welcome India-Pakistan decision to ceasefire at LoC in disputed Kashmir
By Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (APP):The United Nations and the United States welcomed Thursday’s joint statement of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, saying it was a “positive step” towards peace and stability in South Asia. Soon after India… Continue reading UN, US welcome India-Pakistan decision to ceasefire at LoC in disputed Kashmir
PM, Sri Lankan counterpart reaffirm resolve to work together across broad range of areas
COLOMBO, Feb 23 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with focus on reinforcing a broad-based and enduring partnership between the two countries to advance the shared objectives of peace, stability and economic prosperity in South Asia. During the extensive consultations held here at the Temple Trees… Continue reading PM, Sri Lankan counterpart reaffirm resolve to work together across broad range of areas
US magazine slams India’s ‘authoritarian tactics’ against protesting farmers; democracy questioned
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (APP):Highlighting the huge farmers’ protest in India, an article in a leading US magazine denounced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government for it strong-arm tactics against the protestors, while also branding them as “anti-nationals” and “goons,” instead of resolving the crisis stemming from the new agricultural laws. “The full force… Continue reading US magazine slams India’s ‘authoritarian tactics’ against protesting farmers; democracy questioned
