UNITED NATIONS, Apr 09 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday welcomed the measures announced by the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) and the World Bank Group Development Committee, to address debt crises and other financial distress to economies stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, “as a sign of hope and renewed multilateralism.” In a statement… Continue reading UN chief welcomes IMF, World Bank steps to address coronavirus-related debt crisis
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband dies; President, Prime Minister condole
Prince Philip, officially known as the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II breathed his last in London on Friday, an announcement from the Buckingham Palace said. He was 99. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip,… Continue reading Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband dies; President, Prime Minister condole
ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges stepped up efforts to mobilize funding for coronavirus-hit developing countries
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 09 (APP): The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram, has urged the international community to boost its efforts to mobilize the financing required to enable the developing countries to rebuild their economies from the devastation left behind by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. “To achieve the… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges stepped up efforts to mobilize funding for coronavirus-hit developing countries
Pak-China agricultural cooperation strengthens people-to-people bond
BEIJING, April 9 (APP): As China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters the second phase, an increasing number of advanced Chinese agricultural technologies represented by maize-soybean strip inter cropping are being brought to Pakistan to help improve local people’s livelihood, promoting the friendship in a practical way. “Agricultural cooperation is closely linked to people’s livelihood as an… Continue reading Pak-China agricultural cooperation strengthens people-to-people bond
Pakistan-China Cricket Tournament held in Chengdu, China
BEIJING, April 9 (APP): To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations, a cricket tournament was held at Sichuan University’s stadium, Chengdu. The event was jointly organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Chengdu, Sichuan University and Pakistan Study Center at Sichuan University, Chengdu. The tournament was sponsored by the Pakistan Study Center.… Continue reading Pakistan-China Cricket Tournament held in Chengdu, China
Ambassador Haque, mayor of Wuhan discuss further deepening cooperation in various fields
BEIJING, April 9 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque had a meeting on Friday with Cheng Yongwen, Mayor of Wuhan in Wuhan and held detailed discussion on further deepening cooperation with Wuhan-based institutions, enterprises and universities particularly in the field of education, tourism, health and infrastructure development. Welcoming the ambassador to Wuhan, the… Continue reading Ambassador Haque, mayor of Wuhan discuss further deepening cooperation in various fields
Pakistan, China agree to establish sister city relationship between Haripur, Yichang
BEIJING, April 9 (APP): In order to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, Pakistan and China agreed to establish sister city relationship between Haripur and Yichang. During a meeting held between Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haq and Secretary of Yichang Municipal Committee, Wang Li in Yichang, both sides agreed to… Continue reading Pakistan, China agree to establish sister city relationship between Haripur, Yichang
Pakistan calls for boosting int’l cooperation to offset landmines’ multiple threats
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 09 (APP):Pakistan has called for strengthening international cooperation in mine action to counter the threat posed by landmines and other explosives to civilians and infrastructure as well as to safeguard UN peace-keeping missions and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a statement submitted to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Munir Akram… Continue reading Pakistan calls for boosting int’l cooperation to offset landmines’ multiple threats
Explosive devices ‘crush lives and end livelihoods’ – UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 08 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the mere presence of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can “stall development and shatter stability”, and called for stepping up efforts to counter their challenges. “They are left in the path of women walking to work, a family displaced… Continue reading Explosive devices ‘crush lives and end livelihoods’ – UN chief
Global initiative launched to tackle marine litter to clean up the world’s oceans: UN agencies
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 08 (APP):The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has partnered with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and 30 countries in a major initiative to tackle marine litter and clean up the world’s oceans. The ‘GloLitter Partnerships Project’ is being implemented by FAO in partnership with the IMO, with initial funding from the… Continue reading Global initiative launched to tackle marine litter to clean up the world’s oceans: UN agencies
Science Diplomacy to support S&T landscape, engage diaspora: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said that Pakistan’s Science Diplomacy strategy was aimed at supporting its science and technology landscape, and engage the diaspora to create necessary linkages for international collaboration. The foreign minister, in his inaugural address at Virtual Start-up Summit held by foreign ministry and Pakistan Embassy in Washington,… Continue reading Science Diplomacy to support S&T landscape, engage diaspora: Qureshi
World food price index rises in March for 10th month in a row – FAO
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 08 (APP): Global food commodity prices rose in March, marking their tenth consecutive monthly increase, with quotations for vegetable oils and dairy products leading the rise, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a Rome-based UN agency, reported Thursday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of… Continue reading World food price index rises in March for 10th month in a row – FAO
Xinjiang witnessing social stability, economic development: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, April 8 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said development is taking place in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region and the region’s progress in transportation and agriculture left a deep impression on him. “Development is taking place in Xinjiang, including infrastructure, industry, agriculture, water purification projects, educational institutions and exhibition centers. Wherever you… Continue reading Xinjiang witnessing social stability, economic development: Ambassador Haque
MPs question Boris Johnson over singling out Pakistan, Bangladesh in travel ban
ISLAMABAD, April 8 (APP): Several British parliamentarians have asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently respond with full data and evidence to why Pakistan and Bangladesh have been added to the “Red List” countries starting from 9th of April 2021. Chair of All Parties Parliamentary Group on Pakistan (APPG), Yasmin Qureshi MP sent a letter… Continue reading MPs question Boris Johnson over singling out Pakistan, Bangladesh in travel ban
Beijing asks New Delhi to abide by agreements to de-escalate border tension
BEIJING, April 8 (APP): China on Thursday hoped that India would strictly abide by the signed agreements between the two sides and stabilize the situation in the borders areas with real actions. “We hope Indian side will work with China to follow through the important consensus of our two leaders and abide by relevant agreements… Continue reading Beijing asks New Delhi to abide by agreements to de-escalate border tension
US resumes aid for Palestinians, providing $235 million; UN welcomes
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, Apr 8 (APP): The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it would provide $235 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians, restarting funding for the United Nations agency caring for refugees and restoring other assistance cut off by former President Donald Trump. The bulk of the money will go through the U.N. agency for… Continue reading US resumes aid for Palestinians, providing $235 million; UN welcomes
China Gezhouba Group vows to explore more investment opportunities in Pakistan: Chairman
BEIJING, April 8 (APP): China Gezhouba Group Corp (CGGC), one of the world’s largest construction and engineering firms, is willing to explore more opportunities for investment in Pakistan, said company’s chairman Chen Xiaohua. During his meeting with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque in Wuhan, he discussed CGGC’s longstanding relations and wide-ranging cooperation with… Continue reading China Gezhouba Group vows to explore more investment opportunities in Pakistan: Chairman
At Youth Forum, UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance
NEW YORK, Apr 07 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday urged world leaders to “move beyond platitudes” about young people, and deliver a better future for them. In a remarks at the 10th Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum, he described the online gathering as “the UN’s foremost platform” for tackling the many pressing… Continue reading At Youth Forum, UN chief calls for ‘tangible improvements’ in the face of injustice, poor governance
Indian-Americans bodies slams rights abuses in India, hail US report highlighting loss of civil liberties
NEW YORK, Apr 07 (APP): Disillusioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failure to prevent massive human rights violations of religious minorities across India and Muslims in Kashmir, leading Indian-American civil rights organizations have welcomed the US State Department’s annual report on human rights that spotlighted those abuses as well as the attacks on freedom of… Continue reading Indian-Americans bodies slams rights abuses in India, hail US report highlighting loss of civil liberties
ECOSOC chief urges youth to contribute in combating challenges facing Covid-hit world
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 07 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Wednesday gave a clarion call to young people to make their “valuable contribution” in meeting the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic that the world is grappling with. “The future belongs to you, the youth,”… Continue reading ECOSOC chief urges youth to contribute in combating challenges facing Covid-hit world