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Pakistan welcomes Israel-Hamas truce, saying Palestine’s occupation must end

UNITED NATIONS, May 21 (APP): Pakistan has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which rules Gaza, hoping it may lead to peace in Palestine. “This is the power of collective, unified action. This is the effort of every person and every nation, together for a just cause,” Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi wrote on… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes Israel-Hamas truce, saying Palestine’s occupation must end

Gandapur pays homage to Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq, Khwaja Ghani Lone

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Affairs Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Thursday paid homage to prominent Hurriyat leaders Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq and Khwaja Abdul Ghani Lone on their martyrdom anniversaries. People from both sides of the Line of Control valued the Kashmiri leaders who sacrificed their lives in just freedom struggle,… Continue reading Gandapur pays homage to Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq, Khwaja Ghani Lone

Nation to express solidarity with Palestinians on Friday: Ashrafi

Clash not in favour of country, says Ashrafi

LAHORE, May 20 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said the issues of Kashmir and Palestine have become issues of the whole humanity. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, he said the entire nation was standing with brothers of Palestine and Solidarity Day with Palestinians would be observed… Continue reading Nation to express solidarity with Palestinians on Friday: Ashrafi

The 6th Census counts 21774 transgender persons

KARACHI, May 20 (APP):The sixth Population and Housing Census held for the first time in Pakistan which reported that total population of transgender people in the country was 21,774 persons. The census 2017 final data showed that 55.12 per cent or 12,002 transgender people lived in urban localities and remaining 44.88 % or 9,772 people… Continue reading The 6th Census counts 21774 transgender persons

Pakistan and China jointly celebrate 2021 World Bee Day

BEIJING, May 20 (APP):To mark the 4th “World Bee Day” led by the United Nations, China Bee Products Association (CBPA) held a themed exhibition in Hangzhou, the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang province of China. Pakistani Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque via video link addressed the event held in connection with the… Continue reading Pakistan and China jointly celebrate 2021 World Bee Day

100 celebratory activities to be organized to mark 70 years of Pak-China diplomatic ties

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SHANGHAI, May 20 (APP)::Pakistan and China will hold a series of activities later this year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, officials and experts said at an academic seminar held in Shanghai. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, both sides are confident in hosting about 100 celebratory activities to attract young people of both… Continue reading 100 celebratory activities to be organized to mark 70 years of Pak-China diplomatic ties

FM Qureshi, along with his counterparts from 3 nations, arrives in New York for UNGA session on Mideast crisis

NEW YORK, May 20 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrived in New York Wednesday night to lead Pakistan’s delegation to the urgent session of UN General Assembly to debate the “grave deterioration” of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, which takes place on Thursday. Traveling with Foreign Minister Qureshi in… Continue reading FM Qureshi, along with his counterparts from 3 nations, arrives in New York for UNGA session on Mideast crisis

Pakistani universities join SCO Agricultural Universities Alliance

BEIJING, May 20 (PP):Three Pakistani universities, including PMAS-Arid Agriculture University and Bahauddin Zakariya University, joined the SCO Agricultural Universities Alliance (SCO-AUA) at the Inaugural Ceremony of SCO-AUA held in China’s Northwestern city of Yangling. The alliance, first initiated by the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) in China, is designed to unite SCO member countries… Continue reading Pakistani universities join SCO Agricultural Universities Alliance

Pakistan Pavilion launched at Silk Road Expo in Fujian, China

BEIJING, May 20 (APP):Pakistan Pavilion was launched at the ongoing Fourth 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Exposition & Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade held in, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China. Pakistan was invited to attend the Expo as guest of honour before the upcoming 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, China Economic… Continue reading Pakistan Pavilion launched at Silk Road Expo in Fujian, China

Wheat procurement completed in Punjab: Aleem Khan

LAHORE, May 20 (APP):Punjab Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan said on Thursday that 100 per cent wheat procurement target had been achieved in Punjab. In his tweet, he said the district administrations and food department had exhibited the best teamwork during wheat procurement campaign. No complaint had been received regarding distribution of gunny bags and… Continue reading Wheat procurement completed in Punjab: Aleem Khan

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Bilawal ‘successor’ of loot, snatch politics: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Thursday said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Zardari was the ‘successor’ of the politics of loot and snatch. “It is impossible for Bilawal Zardari to understand the concept of a welfare state,” he said while reacting on a statement of the PPP… Continue reading Bilawal ‘successor’ of loot, snatch politics: Farrukh

SBP introduces advance calendar of Monetary Policy Committee meetings

KARACHI, May 20 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to begin announcing a half-yearly schedule of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings on a rolling basis for making the process of monetary policy formulation more predictable and transparent. In a press statement issued here on Thursday, dates for the next four meetings were also… Continue reading SBP introduces advance calendar of Monetary Policy Committee meetings

Kamyab Jawan digital app’ soon to assist youth in remote areas: Usman Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar on Thursday announced that within next two weeks a “Kamyab Jawan digital app” would be launched to assist the youth living in far-flung areas of the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said that this digital app would provide… Continue reading Kamyab Jawan digital app’ soon to assist youth in remote areas: Usman Dar

CM reshuffles KP Cabinet

PESHAWAR, May 20 (APP):The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Thursday assigned and reshuffled the portfolios of Ministers, Advisors and Special Assistants in the larger public interest and with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Administration Department (Cabinet Wing), Fazal e Shakoor Khan has been appointed as Minister… Continue reading CM reshuffles KP Cabinet

COVID-19 claims 131 lives, infects 4,207 more people

ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):The national tally on Thursday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 66,282 with 4,207 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,171 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and thirty-one corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 110 of whom were under treatment… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 131 lives, infects 4,207 more people

Pakistan inches towards autarky in energy sector with Chinese collaboration

Raziq Ali Shah/ M Aslam ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Ups and downs are considered a routine matter in bilateral diplomatic ties among the world nations, but it does not apply to Pakistan and China as their multi-dimensional relations always witnessed a unique strength with each passing day for the last 70 years in all weathers. The… Continue reading Pakistan inches towards autarky in energy sector with Chinese collaboration

Foreign Currency Account Scheme

KARACHI, May 20 (APP):The Foreign Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Market Association of Pakistan issued the following Base Rate, here on Thursday. FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS SCHEME BBA BID MAXIMUM RATES R A T E S FOR PAYMENT OF WITH INTEREST BY VALUE DATE AUTHORIZED DEALERS U.S. DOLLARS VALUE 20-05-21 For 3 months and over but… Continue reading Foreign Currency Account Scheme

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Foreign exchange rates

KARACHI, May 20 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL US DOLLAR BONDS VIDE SBP F.E. CIRCULAR NO.42 & 21.07.98 & 04.08.98 RESPECTIVELY. LIBOR VALUE 6 MONTHS US DOLLAR 0.1838 20.05.2021 CONVERSION RATES FOR 20TH May 2021… Continue reading Foreign exchange rates

Ashrafi lauded Saudi, Egypt efforts for peace in Palestine

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council and special envoy to the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi said that Pakistan supports the efforts of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Islamic Arab countries for peace in Palestine. During a meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr.… Continue reading Ashrafi lauded Saudi, Egypt efforts for peace in Palestine

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