China hopes India to stick to equal footed consultation to resolve border issue

China hopes India to stick to equal footed consultation to resolve border issue

BEIJING, Sep 4 (APP): China on Friday hoped that India would stick to equal footed consultation with mutual respect and work together with it to jointly safeguard peace and tranquillity along the border. “On issues left over from history, like the boundary issues, China always believes finding a fair, reasonable, mutually acceptable solution through peaceful… Continue reading China hopes India to stick to equal footed consultation to resolve border issue

Pakistan can grab big share of Chinese investment in green energy

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): Pakistan has big opportunity to grab the the Chinese investment in renewable energy sector after the Chinese decision of expanding investment in the sector. “China as a global leader in green finance and renewable development, wants Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to be green,” a German scholar Dr Christoph Nedopil Wang,… Continue reading Pakistan can grab big share of Chinese investment in green energy

Netanyahu privately agreed to US arms sale plan with UAE: report

Netanyahu privately agreed to US arms sale plan with UAE: report

NEW YORK, Sep 04 (APP): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went along with a plan for the Trump administration to sell advanced US weapons to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite coming out against the deal publicly, The New York Times reported Friday, citing officials familiar with the negotiations. The officials said that the Israeli… Continue reading Netanyahu privately agreed to US arms sale plan with UAE: report

World food price index rises for third month running in August: UN agency

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): World food prices rose for the third consecutive month in August, influenced by generally firmer demand and a weaker US dollar, according to a new report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a Rome-based UN agency. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks the international prices of the… Continue reading World food price index rises for third month running in August: UN agency

Farewell party in honour of retired AD PR , SBP

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh has lauded the services of retired Assistant Director Public Relations Sports Board Punjab,Mohy ud Din Khan, who called on him at National Hockey Stadium here on Friday. Adnan Arshad Aulakh presented a bouquet to him at the farewell ceremony and expressed his… Continue reading Farewell party in honour of retired AD PR , SBP

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PCB announces 208-match 2020-21 domestic schedule

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 04 (APP):Providing maximum opportunities for the best domestic performers to display their talent and stake their claim in the franchise and national sides underpinned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2020-21 domestic events calendar, which was unveiled here on Friday. In a major shift from previous years and taking into account the… Continue reading PCB announces 208-match 2020-21 domestic schedule

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Peace, stability must for regional connectivity, economic diplomacy: Moeed

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning Dr. Moeed Yusuf on Friday said Regional connectivity was not possible without the absence of conflict as economic diplomacy required regional peace and stability. He made these remarks during his special briefing to the US Congress Mandate… Continue reading Peace, stability must for regional connectivity, economic diplomacy: Moeed

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NCOC asks provinces to ensure health guidelines, SOPs at educational institutions, increase contact tracing

ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Friday asked the provinces to ensure health guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at schools and other educational institutions after recommencement to be announced soon and increase contact tracing and quarantining of affected people. The NCOC meeting presided by Federal Minister for Planning,… Continue reading NCOC asks provinces to ensure health guidelines, SOPs at educational institutions, increase contact tracing

NLCC surveys 208,471 hectares of land under anti-locust operation in 24 hrs

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 04 (APP): The National Locust Control Center (NLCC) surveyed around 208,471 hectares area of land during the past twenty-four hours and carried out locust control operation in two districts of Balochistan and Sindh provinces. According to a press statement issued here Thursday by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, no locust… Continue reading NLCC surveys 208,471 hectares of land under anti-locust operation in 24 hrs

More than 97 percent cell sites restored in Karachi

More than 97 percent cell sites restored in Karachi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Due to PTA’s monitoring and continuous efforts of Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), about 97.5% affected cell phone sites have been restored in Karachi while efforts are underway to achieve hundred percent restoration. As of today, total 5433 cell sites are operational in the city and 136 are being restored. Some operators… Continue reading More than 97 percent cell sites restored in Karachi

CO MCI gives three days for opening of closed drains, cleaning of area

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP):Chief Officer (CO) Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) Syeda Shafaq Hashmi despite heavy rain in the city on Friday paid an emergency visit to the Green Belts, Parks of Sector I-10 and H-11 Graveyard. The Chief Officer directed the Director Environment West to coordinate with the representatives of the area and the local… Continue reading CO MCI gives three days for opening of closed drains, cleaning of area

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Special package for Karachi not be linked with NFC Award: Shibli

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would announce a special package for Karachi to resolve the problems being faced the people for years, including provision of clean drinking water, and sewerage and drainage system. It was the responsibility of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s government to provide… Continue reading Special package for Karachi not be linked with NFC Award: Shibli

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UNGA holds first in-person session since March, with its president urging action to deliver for all amid coronavirus

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 03 (APP): Adhering to physical-distancing guidelines, the General Assembly met fully in-person on Thursday for the first time in nearly six months, with its president urging all Members to “galvanize multilateral action…to deliver for all”, as the coronavirus pandemic persists. “Although we have not convened in this Hall since March, New York-based… Continue reading UNGA holds first in-person session since March, with its president urging action to deliver for all amid coronavirus

Pakistan regrets UNSC Sanctions Committee’s designation blocking of Indian ‘wanted criminals’

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday regretting the decision by United Nations Security Council’s Sanctions Committee to block the designation of two Indian nationals as terrorists despite sufficient evidence, said ‘it would continue to expose Indian-sponsored terrorism. “We regret the decision by some members of the UNSC Sanctions Committee to block the designation of… Continue reading Pakistan regrets UNSC Sanctions Committee’s designation blocking of Indian ‘wanted criminals’

Pakistan, China working to finalize date of President Xi’s visit: Envoy

RAWALPINDI, Sep 03 (APP): Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing Thursday said the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pakistan had been rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both the governments were working to finalize the new date of the visit, which would be announced soon, he said while talking to the media here at the… Continue reading Pakistan, China working to finalize date of President Xi’s visit: Envoy

President for SAARC’s greater role in improving lives of S.Asia people

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed the need for making SAARC (South  Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) a vibrant organization to promote  cooperation among member countries and improve their peoples’ lives. Talking to outgoing ambassador of Nepal Sewa Lamsal Adhikari, who paid a farewell call on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, he… Continue reading President for SAARC’s greater role in improving lives of S.Asia people

UN chief urges countries to meet goals on climate change as they recover from global pandemic

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 03 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on governments to incorporate “meaningful” climate action in all aspects of recovery from the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Addressing ministers at a virtual meeting on sustainable recovery from the global pandemic on Thursday, the UN chief said that the world is confronting two urgent crises:… Continue reading UN chief urges countries to meet goals on climate change as they recover from global pandemic

Qureshi emphasizes deeper Pak-China cooperation in agriculture sector

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday emphasized the need to revamp and modernize Pakistan’s agriculture sector with China’s co-operation for unleashing the Second Green Revolution in the country. In a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing here, the foreign minister said that agriculture was the mainstay of Pakistan’s economy and… Continue reading Qureshi emphasizes deeper Pak-China cooperation in agriculture sector

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Short film on Pakistan’s people, culture and cricket launched at High Commission

LONDON, Sep 03 (APP): A short film entitled “Peter Oborne: The People of Pakistan” was launched at the Pakistan High Commission here on Thursday. The film gives a fascinating account of the people, culture, scenic beauty and cricket of Pakistan, according a statement of Pakistan High Commission London issued here. Peter Oborne, a senior British… Continue reading Short film on Pakistan’s people, culture and cricket launched at High Commission

Empowered, effective mechanism must for Karachi Transformation Plan’s success: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a high level meeting on Karachi Transformation Plan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said the formation of an empowered and effective mechanism was a must for the success of Karachi Transformation Plan by executing the development projects within the stipulated time. Chairing a high level meeting on Karachi Transformation Plan, the prime minister said the root cause of Karachi’s… Continue reading Empowered, effective mechanism must for Karachi Transformation Plan’s success: PM

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