BEIJING, July 3 (APP): Pakistan attaches great importance to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and hopes to gain deeper insights into China’s market and business patterns through the event, said Hussain Haider, Pakistani consul general in Shanghai, In an interview he said, many companies from Pakistan have attended the past three editions of the… Continue reading Pakistan eyes stronger market presence in China through CIIE
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Fai expresses condolences on death of Indonesian Dawa activist Mohammad Siddik
NEW YORK, Jul 02 (APP): Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary-General of World Kashmir Awareness forum, a Washington-based advocacy body, has expressed his “deepest and heart-felt” condolence on the passing away of Dr. Mohammad Siddik, the head of one of Indonesia’s prominent Dawah organizations. Dr. Siddik, 79, former Chairperson of Indonesian Islamic Dawah Council (DDII), breathed… Continue reading Fai expresses condolences on death of Indonesian Dawa activist Mohammad Siddik
Pakistan’s rice exports to surge to record level after gaining access to Russian market: Report
NEW YORK, Jul 02 (APP): With the resumption of rice exports to Russia, shipments of the grain from Pakistan are expected to surge to a record this year on bumper production in the country, according to Bloomberg, a New York-based international news agency. “We have got access to the Russian market and our exports to… Continue reading Pakistan’s rice exports to surge to record level after gaining access to Russian market: Report
Pakistan can learn from China’s success on zero emission coal power
BEIJING, July 2 (APP): China has independently researched and developed green coal power including an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power station located in Tianjin. “Due to its difficulties, only a few western countries developed IGCC. As we are gradually completing the project, we’d love to share our research results, technologies, and devices with our… Continue reading Pakistan can learn from China’s success on zero emission coal power
PM hopes, Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations to be further strengthened
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan highly valued its close brotherly ties with Azerbaijan, and hoped that bilateral relations would be further strengthened, including through regular high-level exchanges. The Prime Minister expressed these views as he received Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Ali Alizada for his farewell call. The Azeri… Continue reading PM hopes, Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations to be further strengthened
President for further strengthening Pak-Saudi cooperation in diverse areas
ISLAMABAD, July 1 (APP)P: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday underscored the need to further strengthen bilateral economic and investment cooperation between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). He said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed strong fraternal ties, based on shared faith, culture, tradition and mutual good-will that needed to be further… Continue reading President for further strengthening Pak-Saudi cooperation in diverse areas
Pakistan offers special incentives to Chinese businessmen for relocation of industries: Envoy
BEIJING, July 2 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Moin ul Haq said on Friday the present government had offered special incentives to the Chinese businessmen for the relocation of industries to Pakistan. He was addressing a seminar on the theme of “Industrial Cooperation and Development of Industrial Parks under CPEC”. The event organized to deepen… Continue reading Pakistan offers special incentives to Chinese businessmen for relocation of industries: Envoy
Chinese auto makers invited to explore Pakistan’s electric vehicles market
BEIJING, July 2 (APP): President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Yasir Ilyas Khan has invited the Chinese auto makers to visit Pakistan and explore opportunities in the electric vehicle market. He made these remarks while addressing the 34th Electric Vehicle Conference held in Nanjing, China. Director and CEO of International Special… Continue reading Chinese auto makers invited to explore Pakistan’s electric vehicles market
Spearheaded by Pakistan, UNGA recognizes Islamophobia as emerging terror threat in its revised GCTS strategy
ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in an initiative by Pakistan to recognize Islamophobia as an emerging threat, has unanimously adopted the revised Global Counter Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) calling upon the international community to take measures to address new terrorist threats on the basis of “xenophobia, racism and Islamophobia”. “The initiative for… Continue reading Spearheaded by Pakistan, UNGA recognizes Islamophobia as emerging terror threat in its revised GCTS strategy
ECOSOC’s high-level meeting to discuss ways to recover from Covid-inflicted economic damage: Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 02 (APP): The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), which is set to meet next week, will discuss ways to ensure “resilient” recovery that puts coronavirus-hit countries on track to build the better world envisioned in the 2030 Agenda, the President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir… Continue reading ECOSOC’s high-level meeting to discuss ways to recover from Covid-inflicted economic damage: Munir Akram
CPJ urges India to probe attack on journalist Pateshwari Singh
NEW YORK, Jul 01 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, Thursday called on Indian authorities in Uttar Pradesh to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the assault of journalist Pateshwari Singh and ensure that those responsible are held to account. “The brazen assault on Indian journalist Pateshwari Singh is… Continue reading CPJ urges India to probe attack on journalist Pateshwari Singh
UN expert says internet shutdowns now ‘entrenched’ in growing number of countries
UNITED NATIONS, July 01 (APP): The practice of shutting down internet and mobile phone access to stifle dissent has become “entrenched” and more sophisticated in a growing number of countries as governments seek to retain power, a top UN-appointed rights expert said Thursday. Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Special Rapporteur Clement Voule warned… Continue reading UN expert says internet shutdowns now ‘entrenched’ in growing number of countries
Chinese President Xi’s speech highlight at CPC’s founding celebrations
BEIJING, Jul 1 (APP): Xi Jinping (Chinese President), general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered an important speech at a grand gathering celebrating the centenary of the CPC’s founding at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Thursday. Here are some highlights from Xi’s speech: – China has realized the first centenary goal… Continue reading Chinese President Xi’s speech highlight at CPC’s founding celebrations
Pakistan-China all weather friendship becomes valuable asset: Spokesperson
BEIJJING, July 1 (APP): China on Thursday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan who sent a message of felicitation to President Xi Jinping on the centenary of Communist Party of China (CPC) and said the all weather friendship between Pakistan and China has become a valuable strategic asset. “With all weather friendship and conduct of all… Continue reading Pakistan-China all weather friendship becomes valuable asset: Spokesperson
Pakistan and China, iron brothers and strategic partners – today and forever: PM Imran
BEIJING, Jul 1 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reaffirmed to the Chinese nation that they will always find Pakistan as most reliable partner, an ironclad brother and trusted friend who will stand by China, not only amid the gentle tides of peace and prosperity, but also in the rising storms of peril and… Continue reading Pakistan and China, iron brothers and strategic partners – today and forever: PM Imran
Terrorists becoming increasingly innovative in coronavirus-hit world: UN counter-terrorism chief
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 01 (APP): UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov has warned that terrorists are becoming increasingly innovative in a world shaken by the coronavirus pandemic in spite of “significant progress” in the fight against terrorism. Voronkov, head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (OCT), concluded the Second High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism on… Continue reading Terrorists becoming increasingly innovative in coronavirus-hit world: UN counter-terrorism chief
Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa opens region’s largest immersive digital art gallery
DUBAI, June 30 (APP): Dubai has opened the largest immersive digital art gallery in the region, representing a new era of modern art. Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the digital art gallery partnered with ‘Infinity des Lumières’. Sheikha Latifa has termed the opening of… Continue reading Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa opens region’s largest immersive digital art gallery
Pakistan debunks newspaper article’s attempt to cast it in bad light amid US troop pullout of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, June 30 (APP): A Pakistani embassy spokesperson has denounced as “inaccurate” an article published in the ‘Miami Herald’ that leveled sweeping allegations against Pakistan, linking the country to terrorism and drugs, at a time when the United States is in the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan. In a letter to the Miami… Continue reading Pakistan debunks newspaper article’s attempt to cast it in bad light amid US troop pullout of Afghanistan
Collapse of international tourism due to coronavirus “could cost $4 trillion”: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 30 (APP): The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on tourism could result in a more than $4 trillion loss to the global economy, UN trade and development body,UNCTAD, said Wednesday in a report issued jointly with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The estimate is based on losses caused by the pandemic’s… Continue reading Collapse of international tourism due to coronavirus “could cost $4 trillion”: UN report
Pakistan says it is proud of high standards of conduct set by Pakistani peacekeepers serving UN
UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP): Pakistan has reaffirmed its support to zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct at a high-level meeting this week on strengthening the conduct of UN peacekeeping personnel. “Protectors of vulnerable, under no circumstances, can be allowed to become the abusers,” Ambassador Aamir Khan, acting Pakistani permanent representative to the UN, said as… Continue reading Pakistan says it is proud of high standards of conduct set by Pakistani peacekeepers serving UN
