UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (APP): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday held a meeting with the President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, at the United Nations headquarters in New York today. He thanked the President for his proactive leadership in convening the UN General Assembly Session to discuss the situation in Palestine,… Continue reading FM Qureshi meets UN General Assembly president, Volkan Bozkir
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Pakistan slams Israeli aggression in Gaza, calls for international protection force to safeguard besieged Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (APP): Pakistan Thursday urged the UN General Assembly to call for a halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and demand concrete steps to safeguard the besieged Palestinians, including deployment of an international protection force in the occupied territories. “We should deploy an international protection force,” Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi… Continue reading Pakistan slams Israeli aggression in Gaza, calls for international protection force to safeguard besieged Palestinians
FM Qureshi urges UNGA to give voice to global condemnation of Israeli aggression in Gaza
NEW YORK, May 20 (APP): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called on the UN General Assembly to assume its responsibility and act to restore peace and security in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, where Israel has unleashed brutal aggression against the Palestinian people. Speaking at a working dinner he held on… Continue reading FM Qureshi urges UNGA to give voice to global condemnation of Israeli aggression in Gaza
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
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
UNICEF seeks humanitarian access in Israeli bombs-hit Gaza to provide aid to children
UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (APP):At least 60 children have been killed in Gaza and another 444 injured in 10 days of Israeli airstrikes, the head of UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said, while calling for an immediate ceasefire and aid access to “stave off disaster”. On Wednesday, the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)… Continue reading UNICEF seeks humanitarian access in Israeli bombs-hit Gaza to provide aid to children
PM Imran Khan’s Saudi Arabian visit very successful, fruitful: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, May 19 (APP): The recent visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was very important, successful and fruitful, Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at the Southwest University of Political Science and Law and former defence attache in South Asian countries, said on Wednesday. “From PM Imran Khan’s visit to… Continue reading PM Imran Khan’s Saudi Arabian visit very successful, fruitful: Cheng Xizhong
Pakistan urges strengthening of UN-AU partnership to deal with Africa’s multiple challenges
UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (APP): Pakistan Wednesday called for reinforcing the ongoing African Union-UN partnership for resolving the numerous issues of peace and security in Africa, especially the institutional mechanisms aimed at conflict prevention, early warning and mediation. In a written statement submitted to the United Nations Security Council which debated African issues, Ambassador Munir… Continue reading Pakistan urges strengthening of UN-AU partnership to deal with Africa’s multiple challenges
Shanghai to further promote cooperation with Karachi under sister city framework: Mayor
SHANGHAI, May 19 (APP): May of Shanghai, Gong Zhen said on Wednesday that Shanghai city government will actively support efforts to further promote mutual cooperation between Shanghai and Karachi cities under the sister city framework. He made these remarks in a meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque in Shanghai. Both sides held… Continue reading Shanghai to further promote cooperation with Karachi under sister city framework: Mayor
People have the best say in Pakistan-China relationship: President of CPAFFC
BEIJING, May 19 (APP): President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Lin Songtian on Wednesday said that friendship, which derives from close contact between the people, holds the key to sound state-to-state relations. Pakistan and China as all-weather strategic partners of cooperation, ”Ba Tie (Iron Brother)” has been widely recognized by… Continue reading People have the best say in Pakistan-China relationship: President of CPAFFC
France pushing for UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire; FM Qureshi reaching New York tonight
UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (APP): Amid growing concern over United States’ blocking of UN Security Council’s efforts to issue a public statement seeking de-escalation’ of Israel-Palestine hostilities, France has stepped forward with a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the devastated Gaza Strip, according to diplomats. The development came ahead of Thursday’s U.N. General Assembly… Continue reading France pushing for UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire; FM Qureshi reaching New York tonight
UNGA to hold urgent session Thursday amid continuing Israel’s deadly offensive in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (APP):The UN General Assembly will hold an urgent meeting on Thursday to discuss the “grave deterioration” of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, as Israel presses on with its deadly offensive in Gaza. The session is in response to a request from the chairmen of the OIC… Continue reading UNGA to hold urgent session Thursday amid continuing Israel’s deadly offensive in Gaza
Pakistani products attract Chinese customers at 5th Silk Road Int’l Expo in Xi’an
BEIJING, May 18 (APP):Two Pakistani booths and their products have found favour with Chinese customers at the fifth Silk Road International Expo held in China’s north western city of Xi’an. A Chinese woman strolls through the Pakistani booth featuring Pakistani cashmere shawls and carpets and takes a piece of shawl, asking the owner for a… Continue reading Pakistani products attract Chinese customers at 5th Silk Road Int’l Expo in Xi’an
Pakistan participates in China Graduate Fashion Week
BEIJING, May 18 (APP):Pakistani fashion graduates from Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture participated in China Graduate Fashion Week 2021. They were especially invited to participate in this edition as part of the celebrations of 70th anniversary of establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties being commemorated this year, according to a press release issued by… Continue reading Pakistan participates in China Graduate Fashion Week
Int’l community has a collective responsibility over Palestine: Qureshi, Cavusoglu
ANKARA (Turkey) May 18 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Tuesday reaffirmed that the international community had a collective responsibility in ensuring necessary steps to help address the dire situation in Palestine, restore peace, and facilitate a just solution. Foreign minister Qureshi is currently visiting Turkey to… Continue reading Int’l community has a collective responsibility over Palestine: Qureshi, Cavusoglu
Israel has no business to be in Occupied Palestinian Territory, including E. Jerusalem: Pakistan
NEW YORK, May 18 (APP):Pakistan called on the Nonaligned Movement (NAM) to demand an immediate end to Israel’s deadly offensive in Palestine when the 120-member body’s Coordinating Bureau met here Monday to discuss the “horrendous” situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. At the same time, Ambassador Munir Akram cautioned NAM members against… Continue reading Israel has no business to be in Occupied Palestinian Territory, including E. Jerusalem: Pakistan
UN food agency moves to support families affected by Israeli attacks on Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (APP): Responding to rising humanitarian needs brought about by the escalation of Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, the World Food Programme (WFP), a Rome-based UN agency, Monday began providing emergency assistance to support families, amid fears of low food stocks and rising prices. The cash support from the UN agency,… Continue reading UN food agency moves to support families affected by Israeli attacks on Gaza
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