BEIJING, May 25 (APP): First High-level Women Forum was held in Kunming City of the Yunnan Province to mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China on Tuesday. The Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing, in collaboration with All China Women Federation (ACWF), All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) and Yunnan Provincial Women’s… Continue reading First high-level women forum held in China to mark seven decades of diplomatic ties
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Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched
BEIJING, May 25 (APP): A three-year cooperative project on science education for youth was launched in Beijing on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The cooperative plan was initiated on a hybrid meeting between China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). As per… Continue reading Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched
Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers
BEIJING, May 25 (APP): Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral exchanges and cooperation between intellectuals and writers of the two countries. The MoU was signed by Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chairman of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) and Ms. Tie Ning, President of China Writers Association at Pakistan-China… Continue reading Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers
UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): With Pakistan abstaining, the UN General Assembly has voted to include the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity as part of its permanent agenda, after a contentious debate. The 193-member Assembly did so by adopting a resolution, sponsored by… Continue reading UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains
Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Pakistan has called for according “high priority” to the safety and security of the UN peacekeepers serving in hotspots around the world, pointing out that the blue helmets were facing an increasing number of attacks in their operations to maintain peace and security. “Threats to peacekeepers have escalated,” Ambassador Munir… Continue reading Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks
ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the need for strengthening national and global financing mechanisms for the coronavirus-hit Least Developing Countries when the preparatory committee for the forthcoming fifth UN Conference on LDCs began Monday. The conference, in which top… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries
War economy needed to coronavirus vaccines: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for the “logic and urgency of a war economy” to increase coronavirus vaccine production and ensure poor countries are not left behind in pandemic recovery efforts. In declaring that the world was at “war with a virus,” he described vaccines as “our weapons” and… Continue reading War economy needed to coronavirus vaccines: UN chief
Alumni association to be set for Pakistan agri graduates from NWAFU
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Vice President of Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) Luo Jun has said that currently, there are 318 overseas students in the university, of which 90% are from Belt and Road countries. Talking to CEN at the Promotion conference of SCO demonstration base for Agricultural technology exchange and training, he said,… Continue reading Alumni association to be set for Pakistan agri graduates from NWAFU
China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, May 24 (APP): A Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that the Chinese side was having discussion with third parties, including Afghanistan on the extension of the flagship project. “We have noted the relevant remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan and… Continue reading China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian
Pak-China to jointly research on materials technology
BEIJING, May 23 (APP): University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) has proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Research Institute of Materials Technology this month to train professional talents for CPEC infrastructure projects. Academicians, experts and professors from USTB will work together to develop training programs for various materials used in CPEC projects. In the… Continue reading Pak-China to jointly research on materials technology
Pak-China friendship slogans displayed on Zhengzhou Olympic Sport Center
BEIJING, May 23 (APP):The Pak-China friendship slogans and the logo of 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries were displayed on Sunday at the Zhengzhou Olympic Sports Centre, a landmark building in Zhengzhou City of China. The Embassy of Pakistan in coordination with Henan Foreign Affairs Office organized a thematic… Continue reading Pak-China friendship slogans displayed on Zhengzhou Olympic Sport Center
PIA special flight airlifts two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China
BEIJING, May 23 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s special flight PK6853 airlifted another batch of two millions doses of Sinovac vaccine from the Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad on Sunday. Last Sunday, a special flight PK 6852 had also transported a consignment of one million doses of Sinovac vaccine procured from China to fight… Continue reading PIA special flight airlifts two million doses of Sinovac vaccine to Pakistan from China
Chinese company willing to cooperate in power infrastructure development in Pakistan
KUNMING, May 23 (APP): China Southern Power Grid Yunnan International is willing to cooperate in power grid and power infrastructure development in Pakistan in wake of investment opportunities offered under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, said Chief Engineer, Zhang Yunhu. There are good examples for the cooperation in power sector mostly in power plants under… Continue reading Chinese company willing to cooperate in power infrastructure development in Pakistan
Time for Pakistan to attract foreign investment to build accessory business: Karen Chen
BEIJING, May 23 (APP): The epidemic has greatly accelerated the pace of digital transformation of enterprises, and the application of new technologies has also changed the way people consume. It is the right time for Pakistan to take this opportunity and attract foreign investments to build the accessory business in the country and to develop… Continue reading Time for Pakistan to attract foreign investment to build accessory business: Karen Chen
FM Qureshi leaves for home after completing his Palestine peace mission
NEW YORK, May 23 (APP): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi left New York for home Saturday evening after completing his Palestine peace diplomatic mission that he undertook on the special instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan. He was seen off at New York’s John F. Kennedy airport by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United… Continue reading FM Qureshi leaves for home after completing his Palestine peace mission
UN Security Council calls for ‘full adherence’ to Gaza cease-fire; focus on two-State solution
UNITED NATIONS, May 23 (APP): The United Nations Security Council has called for the “full adherence” to a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters in the bombs-battered Gaza Strip. The 15-member council reached the required full consensus Saturday afternoon to issue an official statement after earlier attempts at a shared declaration were blocked by… Continue reading UN Security Council calls for ‘full adherence’ to Gaza cease-fire; focus on two-State solution
UN experts welcome cease-fire in Gaza and Israel; call for ICC probe
UNITED NATIONS, May 22 (APP): UN human rights experts on Friday called on all parties to respect the new cease-fire between Palestine and Israel and urged an investigation by the International Criminal Court into attacks on civilian populations and other gross violations of human rights. The experts, in a joint statement, pointed to the forced… Continue reading UN experts welcome cease-fire in Gaza and Israel; call for ICC probe
Pakistan reaffirms support to Kashmir cause; will not barter away Kashmiris’ rights: FM Qureshi
NEW YORK, May 22 (APP):Pakistan will negotiate to find a solution of the decades-old Kashmir dispute, but will not barter away the inalienable rights of Kashmiri people, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a gathering of Pakistani-Americans on Friday. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan was deeply committed to the just cause of the… Continue reading Pakistan reaffirms support to Kashmir cause; will not barter away Kashmiris’ rights: FM Qureshi
Geng Ying follows father’s footsteps, continues to work for Pak-China friendship
BEIJING, May 22 (APP): A Chinese father and his daughter, who are famous in China and have contributed to Pak-China friendship for 65 years, were respectively awarded the Hilal-I-Pakistan and Sitara-I-Pakistan across 33 years. To mark the 70th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, China Economic Net had an interview with the daughter, Geng Ying. She… Continue reading Geng Ying follows father’s footsteps, continues to work for Pak-China friendship
CPMA launched as part of China-Pakistan Health Corridor: Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz
BEIJING, May 22 (APP):China Pakistan Medical Association (CPMA) was launched as part of China-Pakistan Health Corridor aimed at exploring cooperation between health and education sector of Pakistan and China, President of CPMA, Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz said on Saturday. The CPMA is a voluntary organization to achieve excellence in medical education, research, innovation and training and… Continue reading CPMA launched as part of China-Pakistan Health Corridor: Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz
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