ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges world community to counter drug problem through coordination

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP): President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has called for stepped up efforts to address the world’s drug problem, saying that drug use had increased manifold during the coronavirus pandemic. “The Covid-19 pandemic has intensified the drug problem, heightening drug use and impairing the ability… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges world community to counter drug problem through coordination

Pakistani envoy Munir Akram wishes community members a ‘blessed Ramazan’

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has greeted members of the Pakistani and Muslims communities at the start of the holy month of Ramazan, which “teaches us the virtues of compassion, patience and tolerance.” “Ramazan is a month of reflection, self-purification and submission,” he said in a message… Continue reading Pakistani envoy Munir Akram wishes community members a ‘blessed Ramazan’

Ambassador Haque visits Three Gorges Dam

BEIJING, April 13 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador Moin ul Haque paid a visit to the Three Gorges Dam, world’s largest hydroelectric dam built on the Yangtze River in the city of Yichang in China. During the visit, the ambassador was briefed by the administration of Three Gorges Dam about its role in water-management, flood control and… Continue reading Ambassador Haque visits Three Gorges Dam

Ambassador Haque meets Chairman Sinopharm, appreciates continued support

BEIJING, April 13 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque held a meeting today with Chairman Sinopharm, Liu Jingzhen in Yichang. During the meeting, the Chairman Liu said that China and Pakistan are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners. Solidarity during COVID-19 pandemic has further strengthened our friendship. Our cooperation in vaccine is very crucial and… Continue reading Ambassador Haque meets Chairman Sinopharm, appreciates continued support

PM, Uzbek President to review bilateral ties in virtual summit on April 14

ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, at a virtual summit being held on Wednesday. The two leaders will discuss matters pertaining to areas including political, trade, economic, security, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. “Both sides will focus on enhancing… Continue reading PM, Uzbek President to review bilateral ties in virtual summit on April 14

President Biden sends ‘warmest greetings’ to Muslims for Ramazan; vows to defend their rights

WASHINTON, Apr 13 (APP): President Joe Biden, marking the advent of of the holy month of Ramazan, sent his “warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world,” pledging to stand up for their human rights everywhere. “As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are… Continue reading President Biden sends ‘warmest greetings’ to Muslims for Ramazan; vows to defend their rights

UN chief calls for ‘resilient’ response to recover from economic devastation of coronavirus pandemic

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for an “equitable, sustainable and resilient” response to arrest the fallout from the deadly coronavirus pandemic and rebuild strengthened economies. “Advancing an equitable global response and recovery from the pandemic is putting multilateralism to the test,” he told the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) forum… Continue reading UN chief calls for ‘resilient’ response to recover from economic devastation of coronavirus pandemic

Chinese association to empower China-Pak irrigation cooperation

BEIJING, Apr 12 (APP):An international cooperation office has recently been established to facilitate the communication between Chinese and Pakistani companies in irrigation technologies and products, said Dr Gong Shihong, Deputy-Director of Department of Irrigation and Drainage, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR), and Director of Agricultural Water-saving Equipment Division of China Agricultural… Continue reading Chinese association to empower China-Pak irrigation cooperation

Book dedicated to Pak-China friendship launched in Beijing

BEIJING, Apr 12 (APP):”Garlands of Love” authored by Ambassador Lu Shulin, one of China’s distinguished diplomats and Pakistan’s staunchest friend and poet of Urdu language, was launched in a ceremony held on Monday at Pakistan Embassy Beijing. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Lu Shulin and said, the title… Continue reading Book dedicated to Pak-China friendship launched in Beijing

China-India military confrontation completely caused by Modi regime: Former military attache

BEIJING, April 11 (APP): Commenting on China-India latest military talks, former Chinese military attache, Cheng Xizhong said on Sunday the serious military confrontation and conflicts between the two countries was completely caused by the Narendra Modi regime’s amendment of Article 370 of the constitution in August 2019 and its announcement of the establishment of Union… Continue reading China-India military confrontation completely caused by Modi regime: Former military attache

Fai wishes speedy recovery to injured Turkish parliamentarian Ali Sahin

NEW YORK, Apr 11 (APP):Prominent Kashmiri leader Ghulam Nabi Fai has wished early recovery to Ali Sahin, a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and Chairman of the Turkey-Pakistan Parliamentary friendship group, who was reportedly injured in a road accident in Ankara on Saturday. In a statement, Fai, secretary general of the Washington-based World… Continue reading Fai wishes speedy recovery to injured Turkish parliamentarian Ali Sahin

No joint statement from latest China-India military talks indicates challenges in full disengagement: experts

BEIJING, April 11 (APP):Chinese experts pointed out on Sunday that no joint statements were issued after the last round of corps commander-level military talks between China and India which indicated challenges in full disengagement. This is unlike the previous rounds of meetings, the experts pointed out, noting that no joint statements were issued, and the… Continue reading No joint statement from latest China-India military talks indicates challenges in full disengagement: experts

China-India military confrontation completely caused by Modi regime: Former military attache

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BEIJING, April 11 (APP):While commenting on China-India latest military talks, former Chinese military attache, Cheng Xizhong said on Sunday that the serious military confrontation and conflicts between the two countries was completely caused by the Narendra Modi regime’s amendment of Article 70 of the constitution in August 2019 and its announcement of the establishment of… Continue reading China-India military confrontation completely caused by Modi regime: Former military attache

Pakistan looks forward to cooperate with US at UN in meeting global challenges: Amb. Akram

NEW YORK, Apr 11 (APP):A top Pakistani diplomat has expressed the hope that the United Nations under the new Biden administration, will revive its active engagement at the United Nations to enable the world community to effectively respond to global challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, terrorism and promoting Sustainable Development goals (SDGs).… Continue reading Pakistan looks forward to cooperate with US at UN in meeting global challenges: Amb. Akram

Ex-US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, whose plea to defend under-trial Z. A. Bhutto was denied, dies at 93

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NEW YORK, Apr 11 (APP):Ramsey Clark, a former US Attorney General, who went to Pakistan in 1976 to defend under-trial Zulfikar Ali Bhutto but was prevented by President Zial-ul-Haq’s regime from appearing in the Supreme Court, died on Friday at his home in New York City. His relative Sharon Welch announced the death of Clark,… Continue reading Ex-US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, whose plea to defend under-trial Z. A. Bhutto was denied, dies at 93

Afghan President Ghani losing allies as Taliban gain militarily: NYT

NEW YORK, Apr 10 (APP): Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is “thoroughly isolated” as his power is undermined leaving him with few remaining allies while the Taliban gain militarily across Afghanistan, The New York Times reported Saturday. “From most vantage points, Mr. Ghani — well qualified for his job and deeply credentialed, with Johns Hopkins, Berkeley,… Continue reading Afghan President Ghani losing allies as Taliban gain militarily: NYT

China, Pakistan hold consultations on UN Affairs

BEIJING, Apr 10 (APP): Director-General of the Department of International Organizations and Conferences of the Foreign Ministry of China, Yang Tao, and Director-General (United Nations) of the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, Usman Iqbal Jadoon have jointly chaired the 3rd Round of China-Pakistan Consultations on the United Nations Affairs by video conference. The Embassy of China… Continue reading China, Pakistan hold consultations on UN Affairs

Pakistan, China to boost mango industry through joint efforts: Chinese expert

Pakistan, China to boost mango industry through joint efforts: Chinese expert

BEIJING, Apr 10 (APP): Pakistan and China would cooperate to boost mango industry through talent exchange, joint project research and constructing demonstration zones. Combining Pakistan’s rich mango variety resources with China’s cultivation and integrated pest control technology, it is promising to jointly create a top-class mango product said Ni Zhangguang, a mango expert at the… Continue reading Pakistan, China to boost mango industry through joint efforts: Chinese expert

Low-income countries received just 0.2 per cent of all COVID-19 shots given: WHO

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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 10 (APP): The vast majority of coronavirus vaccines administered have so far gone to wealthy nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported other day. Although more than 700 million vaccine doses have been administered globally, richer countries have received more than 87 per cent, and low-income countries just 0.2 per cent. “There… Continue reading Low-income countries received just 0.2 per cent of all COVID-19 shots given: WHO

Pakistan Embassy organizes for Americans virtual tour of historic Lahore

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WASHINTON, Apr 10 (APP): The Pakistani embassy Friday organized a virtual tour of Lahore that showcased to the American audiences the city’s rich history, culture and cuisine in an effort to bring out the tourism potential of Pakistan. In his opening remarks at the webinar, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy organizes for Americans virtual tour of historic Lahore

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