UNITED NATIONS, May 05 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans for a “Global Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence” in Germany, which it says will help gather data to predict and prevent future pandemics. Supported by the German government, the centre will specialize in gathering epidemic intelligence, data, surveillance and analytic innovation.… Continue reading WHO to open a global pandemic ‘intelligence’ hub in Germany
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Pakistanis in US hail grant of voting rights to overseas Pakistanis
NEW YORK, May 05 (APP): Pakistani-Americans Wednesday enthusiastically welcomed Pakistan government’s move to award voting rights to overseas Pakistanis in the next general elections, saying it was a “momentous moment.” The news about the grant to Pakistani expatriates of the right to franchise spread fast among the community members soon after Information and Broadcasting Minister… Continue reading Pakistanis in US hail grant of voting rights to overseas Pakistanis
UNGA President Volkan Bozkir to visit Pakistan ‘later this month’
UNITED NATIONS, May 05 (APP):The UN General Assembly President, Volkan Bozkir, will be visiting Pakistan and Bangladesh during a trip to South Asia “later this month” at the invitation of the two governments. Addressing a press conference at UN Headquarters the other day confirming his visit, Volkan Bozkir said that he was also scheduled to… Continue reading UNGA President Volkan Bozkir to visit Pakistan ‘later this month’
Covid-hit poor countries finding hard to recover losses unless vaccines ‘urgently’ provided: Amb. Akram
UNITED NATIONS, May 05 (APP):Harnessing the full potential of science and technology for the benefit of all people, everywhere, is the focus of a two-day virtual meeting convened by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which opened on Tuesday. The Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum)… Continue reading Covid-hit poor countries finding hard to recover losses unless vaccines ‘urgently’ provided: Amb. Akram
UNGA President Volkan Bozkir to visit Pakistan ‘later this month’
UNITED NATIONS, May 04 (APP): The UN General Assembly President, Volkan Bozkir, said Tuesday he will be visiting Pakistan and Bangladesh during a trip to South Asia “later this month” at the invitation of the two governments. Addressing a press conference at UN Headquarters, he said that he was also scheduled to visit India during… Continue reading UNGA President Volkan Bozkir to visit Pakistan ‘later this month’
UN envoy Gordon Brown urges G7 countries to fund global COVID vaccination push
UNITED NATIONS, May 04 (APP): Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has called on the world’s richest nations to underwrite coronavirus vaccination in poorer countries, highlighting the need to raise some $60 billion over the next two years. Speaking during the regular briefing by the World Health Organization (WHO), and ahead of next month’s G-7… Continue reading UN envoy Gordon Brown urges G7 countries to fund global COVID vaccination push
ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for partnerships to recover from coronavirus crisis
UNITED NATIONS, May 04 (APP):The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the need for building partnerships between states, companies and civil society across the world to respond and recover from the devastating coronavirus crisis. “If ever there was need for partnerships, it is now”, he said in… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for partnerships to recover from coronavirus crisis
Ex-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns of ‘huge consequences’ from Afghanistan pullout
NEW YORK, May 03 (APP): Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned that the US could face “huge consequences” from President Joe Biden’s decision to pull all US troops out of Afghanistan. Biden announced plans last month to withdraw the remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan, where the U.S. has been at war… Continue reading Ex-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns of ‘huge consequences’ from Afghanistan pullout
UN chief calls on all governments to ensure freedom of media
UNITED NATIONS, May 03 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all governments to do everything in their power to support a free, independent and diverse media. “Free and independent journalism is our greatest ally in combatting misinformation and disinformation,” he said in a message marking the World Press Freedom Day, which is… Continue reading UN chief calls on all governments to ensure freedom of media
Kashmir advocacy organization calls for Kashmiris’ right to freedom of expression
WASHINGTON, May 03 (APP): A prominent Kashmir advocacy organization has called for international solidarity for human rights and freedom of expression of the people in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying there is no press freedom in the disputed territory. “The Indian government uses internet blackouts, police raids, and traumatic intimidation tactics on… Continue reading Kashmir advocacy organization calls for Kashmiris’ right to freedom of expression
UN slams deadly attack at guesthouse in Afghan city of Puli-e-Alam
UNITED NATIONS, May 02 (APP):The United Nations strongly condemned Friday’s suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan, in which at least 21 persons were killed and over 100, including women and children, wounded. According to media reports, a vehicle laden with explosives detonated near a guesthouse on Friday evening (local time) in Puli-e-Alam, the provincial capital of… Continue reading UN slams deadly attack at guesthouse in Afghan city of Puli-e-Alam
AJK to observe World Press Freedom Day on Monday – May 03 with renewed resolve:
MIRPUR (AJK): May 02 (APP):Like the world over, the journalist fraternity in Azad Jammu Kashmir is all set to observe the World Press Freedom Day on Monday – May 03, with the renewal of the pledge to lend all of their energies and professional skills for the promotion of healthy journalism amidst an already prevailing… Continue reading AJK to observe World Press Freedom Day on Monday – May 03 with renewed resolve:
Pakistan’s exports to China shot up by 64% during Jan-March: Commercial Consular
BEIJING, May 2 (APP): China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement Phase-II (CPFTA-II) effective since January 1, last year is now showing results. Pakistan’s exports to China shot up by 64% during January-March 202, Commercial Consular, Pakistan Embassy, Beijing, Badar Uz Zaman said. He made these remarks while participating in a recently held a brainstorming session online with… Continue reading Pakistan’s exports to China shot up by 64% during Jan-March: Commercial Consular
U.S. approves $2.4 billion sale of maritime patrol jets to India as part of moves to counter China: Report
WASHINGTON, May 01 (APP):The United States announced it will sell six P-8 maritime patrol aircraft and related gear to India worth $2.42 billion that an American newspaper said Saturday was part of Washington’s move to push New Delhi into “greater regional efforts” to counter China. The jet sale was announced by the State Department and… Continue reading U.S. approves $2.4 billion sale of maritime patrol jets to India as part of moves to counter China: Report
With Palestinian elections postponed, UN Mideast envoy calls for new and timely date
UNITED NATIONS, May 01 (APP):After the postponement of the Palestinian Legislative Council elections, originally scheduled for May 22, a senior UN official in the Middle East has urged the authorities to set a new date for heading to the polls. UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland said that he understood… Continue reading With Palestinian elections postponed, UN Mideast envoy calls for new and timely date
Book containing Allama Iqbal’s poetry in Chinese language launched in Beijing
BEIJING, May 1 (APP):A booklet containing select verses of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Chinese language was unveiled on Friday in an event held at Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing. The event was attended by Chinese academicians of Urdu literature, students of Urdu Language Department of Beijing Foreign Studies University and Mission’s officers. The launching of booklet… Continue reading Book containing Allama Iqbal’s poetry in Chinese language launched in Beijing
CPEC hydropower project achieves second-stage river closure
BEIJING, May 1 (APP):Pakistan’s Suki Kinari (SK) Hydropower Project in the northwestern part of the country achieved the second-stage river closure yesterday, entering a new phase of its dam construction. The successful cut of the Kunhar River’s main riverbed with the river being diverted to spillway is to create free-from-water working areas for construction of… Continue reading CPEC hydropower project achieves second-stage river closure
Former press attache at Pakistan Embassy Nadeem Hotiana dies of Covid
WASHINGTON, May 1 (APP): Nadeem Hotiana, a former press attache at the Pakistan Embassy here, has died of complications from coronavirus. Hotiana, 50, was reported to be covering from the virus but his condition deteriorated over the past couple of days and he breathed his last on Thursday night. He leaves his wife, two sons… Continue reading Former press attache at Pakistan Embassy Nadeem Hotiana dies of Covid
Political crisis, pandemic pushing half of Myanmar into poverty: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (APP): The United Nations Friday warned that half of the population of Myanmar could be living in poverty next year due to the pandemic and political turmoil that began with the coup of February 1. That level of impoverishment has not been seen in the country since 2005, and the economy… Continue reading Political crisis, pandemic pushing half of Myanmar into poverty: UN report
AJK President condemns ill-treatment towards jailed Kashmiris in Indian prisons
MIRPUR (AJK): Apr 30 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan while condemning the inhumane treatment of 174 political leaders and thousands of political activists lodged in occupied Kashmir and Indian jails on Friday demanded their immediate and unconditional release. “The deteriorating health of the some of these prisoners of conscience and… Continue reading AJK President condemns ill-treatment towards jailed Kashmiris in Indian prisons
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- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
