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Broad space for China-Pak footwear industry as Pakistan’s exports soar

Chinese, Pakistani universities to build research center on food security, plant biotech

BEIJING, March 19 (APP): As the seventh-largest footwear producer, Pakistan accounts for more than 2.4% of world footwear production, but footwear contributes less than 1% to its global exports. For a long time, Pakistan’s footwear industry has been eager to enhance its global competitiveness and expand the scale of exports through measures such as technological… Continue reading Broad space for China-Pak footwear industry as Pakistan’s exports soar

Goldstone Investment Holding keen in strengthening economic linkage with Pakistan

Goldstone Investment Holding keen in strengthening economic linkage with Pakistan

BEIJING, March 19 (APP):Goldstone Investment Holding Company Limited, an innovation center under China Aerospace Technology Group has expressed interest in strengthening economic linkages with Pakistan under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In a virtual meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque held recently, General Manager, Shen Yao briefed him on the operational of his… Continue reading Goldstone Investment Holding keen in strengthening economic linkage with Pakistan

Chinese mainland records 2,228 confirmed COVID-19 cases

BEIJING, March 19 (APP): The Chinese mainland recorded 2,228 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, with 2,157 linked to local transmissions and 71 from overseas, according to data from the National Health Commission on Saturday. A total of 1,823 new asymptomatic cases were also recorded on Friday, and 14,318 asymptomatic patients remain under medical observation. Confirmed… Continue reading Chinese mainland records 2,228 confirmed COVID-19 cases

No sign of Ukraine bio-weapons labs, says UN disarmament chief

No sign of Ukraine bio-weapons labs, says UN disarmament chief

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 19 (APP): The United Nations is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the world body’s disarmament chief told the Security Council once more Friday, responding to fresh allegations by the Russia that it had evidence to the contrary. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, spoke at… Continue reading No sign of Ukraine bio-weapons labs, says UN disarmament chief

At Geneva-based UN panel, Pakistan’s calls ‘reckless’ India’s missile firing into Pakistani territory

At Geneva-based UN panel, Pakistan's calls 'reckless' India's missile firing into Pakistani territory

GENEVA, Mar 19 (APP): Pakistan Friday drew the attention of UN Conference on Disarmament to India’s “reckless” behaviour and actions when it “accidentally” fired a missile into the Pakistani territory on March 9, causing civilian damage and putting at risk human lives. Speaking in the 65-member panel established to negotiate arms control and disarmament agreements,… Continue reading At Geneva-based UN panel, Pakistan’s calls ‘reckless’ India’s missile firing into Pakistani territory

Red Cross Society of China provides humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

BEIJING, March 17 (APP): The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) sent a shipment of 130 metric tons of flour to the Afghan Red Crescent Society as donation to help the country tide over the current food crisis. A handover ceremony was held at the Afghan Red Crescent Society headquarters. Wang Yu, Chinese ambassador to… Continue reading Red Cross Society of China provides humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

Chinese companies to step up pharmaceutical cooperation with Pakistan

BEIJING, March 18 (APP): A number of Chinese pharmaceutical companies have expressed their intention to cooperate with potential Pakistani partners. “Having provided over 20 million doses of vaccine made in Pakistan, we expect to deepen cooperation with this country,” shared Xin Chunlin from CanSino on the recently held CPEC B2B Conference. On the conference organized… Continue reading Chinese companies to step up pharmaceutical cooperation with Pakistan

Pak envoy meets with head of Marketing of Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holding

BEIJING, March 18 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque held a virtual meeting with Ms. Zeng Wandong, Head of International Marketing of Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited. He was accompanied by the Embassy’s economic team. Pakistan’s Consul-general in Guangzhou also attended the meeting. In his remarks, the Ambassador noted with satisfaction the robust cooperation… Continue reading Pak envoy meets with head of Marketing of Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holding

Amid worsening humanitarian crisis, UNHCR chief urges sustained int’l support to Afghan people

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 17 (APP):UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi has called for sustained international support for Afghanistan’s people, where the country’s humanitarian crisis is worsening. Speaking from Kabul on Thursday, at the end of a four-day visit to Afghanistan, Grandi said that he had met families “who do not know what they will eat for their… Continue reading Amid worsening humanitarian crisis, UNHCR chief urges sustained int’l support to Afghan people

Gansu to share agricultural expertise with Pakistan

BEIJING, March 17 (APP):China’s Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GAAS) and the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) have discussed a roadmap for boosting agricultural cooperation in the future, with advanced Chinese technologies to be transferred to Pakistan. Gansu and Pakistan share similarities in climate, crop types, environment, etc. According to Fan Tinglu, Vice President of… Continue reading Gansu to share agricultural expertise with Pakistan

PM Khan’s export policies producing great achievements: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING, Mar 17 (APP):Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor of Southwest University of Political Science and Law and Senior Fellow of the Charhar Institute on Thursday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s policies to encourage exports are producing great results. Over the past year, under the circumstances of serious pandemic and general downturn of world economy, Pakistan’s… Continue reading PM Khan’s export policies producing great achievements: Chinese Scholar

Pakistani-American women leaders strong anchor for Pakistan-US relationship: Ambassador

AMBASSADOR OF PAKISTAN TO THE UNITED STATES, DR. ASAD MAJEED KHAN, US ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE DONALD LU AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SHEILA JACKSON LEE ADDRESSING THE GATHERING DURING A SPECIAL EVENT HELD TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AT EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN, WASHINGTON DC.

WASHINGTON, Mar 17 (APP):Embassy of Pakistan hosted a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day to honor and celebrate achievements of Women leaders in Pakistan as well as in the United States. In his welcome remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to United States Asad Majeed Khan lauded the achievements of Pakistani and Pakistani-American women and termed… Continue reading Pakistani-American women leaders strong anchor for Pakistan-US relationship: Ambassador

Annual Boao Forum for Asia to be held in China next month

BEIJING, March 17 (APP):The Annual Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) would be held at Boao, in China’s Hainan Province next month. The forum is scheduled to be held on April 20-22under the theme of “The World in COVID-19 & Beyond: Working Together for Global Development and Shared Future,” the BFA said in… Continue reading Annual Boao Forum for Asia to be held in China next month

China successfully launches new remote sensing satellite

BEIJING, March 17 (APP):China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-3402, into space on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was carried by a Long March-4C rocket and successfully entered its planned orbit. The optical remote sensing satellite will be used to survey urban planning, the confirmation of… Continue reading China successfully launches new remote sensing satellite

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