UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (APP):United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved in this week’s escalation of violence in Gaza, and Israel, to “immediately cease the fighting”, as reports came in that more than 100 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,000 wounded in the occupied enclave. “The… Continue reading Amid mounting Palestinian casualties, UN chief calls for immediate end to fighting in Gaza, Israel
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Pakistan to be guest of honour at 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Expo in Fuzhou, China
BEIJING, May 15 (APP):Pakistan as the guest of honor will attend the fourth 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Exposition and Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade to be held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China starting from on May 18. The Pakistan Pavilion will be launched at the Expo on the occasion of the upcoming 70th… Continue reading Pakistan to be guest of honour at 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Expo in Fuzhou, China
Pakistan-China friendship should be passed on from generation to generation: Pakistani trader
BEIJING, May 15 (APP):A young Pakistan businessman settled in Changsha, Hunan province of China has a plan to organize a visit of young Pakistanis to China after Covid-19 pandemic aimed at passing on Pakistan-China friendship from generation to generation. Haky, a young Pakistani, who has started his own business in Hunan province, is engaged in… Continue reading Pakistan-China friendship should be passed on from generation to generation: Pakistani trader
China Gezhouba to contribute more to Pakistan’s economic, social development: Chen
BEIJING, May 14 (APP):China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) will integrate into China and Pakistan’s overall cooperation and contribute more to Pakistan’s economic and social development, said Chen Xiaohua, President of CGGC. Chen made the remarks when meeting with Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque in Wuhan, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday. Ambassador… Continue reading China Gezhouba to contribute more to Pakistan’s economic, social development: Chen
CPEC’s Karot Hydropower Project to be completed in Apr 2022
BEIJING, May 13 (APP): The Karot Hydropower Project worth US$1,780 million under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be completed in April 2022. Up to 88 percent of the work on the Karot Hydropower Project has been completed. The hydro power project – the first of its kind under the CPEC – is being built… Continue reading CPEC’s Karot Hydropower Project to be completed in Apr 2022
Eid Milan reception hosted at Pakistan Embassy Beijing
BEIJING, May 13 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque hosted an Eid Milan reception to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with the Pakistani community living in Beijing, China on Thursday. The reception was attended by the members of Pakistani community including traders, teachers, students, families, children and the Embassy officials. Congratulating the guests on the auspicious… Continue reading Eid Milan reception hosted at Pakistan Embassy Beijing
OIC envoys urge UNSC’s intervention to end Israel’s aggressive actions against Palestinians
NEW YORK, May 13 (APP): The OIC Group at the United Nations has unanimously adopted a Pakistan-proposed statement that condemns Israel and reaffirms support for Palestinians, as fatal clashes in East Jerusalem escalate, and urges UN Security Council to address the ‘grave’ crisis that threatens world peace and security. The statement “called for swift international… Continue reading OIC envoys urge UNSC’s intervention to end Israel’s aggressive actions against Palestinians
Amb Munir Akram reminds Pakistani-Americans of duty to back occupied Kashmiris, Palestinians
NEW YORK May 13 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Munir Akram, in his Eid-ul-Fitr message, has wished peace and prosperity to the Pakistani community members, and urged them to keep in their thoughts the people of Kashmir and Palestine who continue to suffer under occupation. “Amidst the challenging crisis of Covid-19 pandemic,… Continue reading Amb Munir Akram reminds Pakistani-Americans of duty to back occupied Kashmiris, Palestinians
Global coronavirus crisis could have been prevented: WHO-appointed independent panel
UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):An Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response released a report on the world’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday stating that the global crisis could have been prevented if proper measures had been taken. The panel concluded that the world is currently not ready to prevent another pathogen from… Continue reading Global coronavirus crisis could have been prevented: WHO-appointed independent panel
Fighting between Israel and Palestinians escalating toward a ‘full-scale war’, UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):Israel and Palestine are heading towards a full-scale war, the UN Special Envoy to the Middle East Peace Process has warned. “Stop the fire immediately. We’re escalating towards a full-scale war. Leaders on all sides have to take the responsibility of de-escalation,” Tor Wennesland, the UN envoy said in a post… Continue reading Fighting between Israel and Palestinians escalating toward a ‘full-scale war’, UN warns
Chinese company to provide 100 new energy buses for Green Line BRT in Karachi
BEIJING, May 12 (APP):Zhongtong, one of the earliest listed bus manufacturers in China has secured an order to provide 100 units 18-meter new energy buses for Green Line and Orange Line Bust Rapid Transport (BRT) in Karachi. As the first batch of new energy powered city buses in the city, they will serve on the… Continue reading Chinese company to provide 100 new energy buses for Green Line BRT in Karachi
DEA, RNL Technologies sign MoU to establish EV charging stations in Pakistan
BEIJING, May 12 (APP):The Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Chinese Energy Vehicles (EV) charger manufacturer and supplier to jointly establish a chain of charging stations across Pakistan. “DEA has signed an MoU with one of the largest EV charger manufacturers and suppliers in China, RNL Technologies… Continue reading DEA, RNL Technologies sign MoU to establish EV charging stations in Pakistan
Economic recovery under threat amid surging coronavirus, lagging vaccination in poorer countries: UN
UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):While the global growth outlook has improved, led by robust rebound in China and the United States, surging coronavirus infections and inadequate vaccination progress in many countries threaten a broad-based recovery of the world economy, according to the latest United Nations (UN) forecast. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects… Continue reading Economic recovery under threat amid surging coronavirus, lagging vaccination in poorer countries: UN
Islamic social financing to support efforts to recover and rebuild from coronavirus pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (APP):The United Nations (UN) and the Islamic Development Bank Tuesday launched an initiative to help economic recovery as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Coming at a time when the global health and economic crisis have pushed millions of people into extreme poverty, Islamic social funding has the… Continue reading Islamic social financing to support efforts to recover and rebuild from coronavirus pandemic
UN experts deplore ‘aggressive’ Israel response to E. Jerusalem protests
UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (APP):UN human rights experts Tuesday expressed grave concerns about Israel’s aggressive response to protests in East Jerusalem, and called on Israel, as the occupying power, to immediately lift its threat to evict hundreds of Palestinian households from their legally-protected homes. “Re-establishing calm in Jerusalem is important, but creating the conditions for… Continue reading UN experts deplore ‘aggressive’ Israel response to E. Jerusalem protests
Chinese mainland’s population grew to 1.412 billion in 2020, likely to decline in 2022
BEIJING, May 11 (APP): The population of Chinese mainland grew to 1.412 billion in 2020, up from 1.4 billion at the end of 2019, according to the results of its once-a-decade population census, which were released when China’s population development entered a critical turning point with a rapidly aging population and population growth soon ending… Continue reading Chinese mainland’s population grew to 1.412 billion in 2020, likely to decline in 2022
Drip irrigation expected to boost cotton, sugarcane production in Pakistan
BEIJING, May 11 (APP): “The climate of Pakistan is very similar to that of Southern Xinjiang, especially Aksu. The drip irrigation under film mulch has been developing in Xinjiang for 22 years and it is very mature now. The technology has been applied in an area of more than 5.3 million hectares in Xinjiang,” said… Continue reading Drip irrigation expected to boost cotton, sugarcane production in Pakistan
Chinese energy-saving company to transform Lucky Cement lines
BEIJING, May 11 (APP): An agreement on a renovation project of a waste heat recovery power plant was signed between China Sinoma Energy Conservation Limited (Sinoma EC) and Lucky Cement last weekend. The generating capacity of the two power stations – Lines CD and 01 (former AB) of the Pezu Plant in Darra Pezu, Khyber… Continue reading Chinese energy-saving company to transform Lucky Cement lines
China, Pakistan, Afghanistan sign first Asian bilateral cooperation accords on cultural heritage protection
BEIJING, May 11 (APP): China, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday co-signed the first Asian bilateral cooperation agreements on Asian Cultural Heritage Protection during an online workshop. According to the document “China-Afghanistan and China-Pakistan Joint Statements on Cooperation in the Asian Initiative for Cultural Heritage Conservation,” the three countries will carry out all-round cooperation in joint… Continue reading China, Pakistan, Afghanistan sign first Asian bilateral cooperation accords on cultural heritage protection
China calls for strengthening of regulations after illicit trade of uranium uncovered in Indian city
BEIJING, May 11 (APP): China on Tuesday called on all the countries to join treaties for non-proliferation aimed at ensuring nuclear safety after reports of seizure of over seven kilograms of radioactive uranium from persons running an international ring in the Indian state of Maharashtra. “The nuclear terrorism is the security challenge faced by the… Continue reading China calls for strengthening of regulations after illicit trade of uranium uncovered in Indian city
