UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (APP): United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has warned about the risk of a “media extinction event” due to the financial decline of many public interest organizations during the coronavirus pandemic, and underlined the need for independent journalism. With newspapers alone losing an estimated $30 billion last year, “some fear that… Continue reading UN chief warns about risk of media “extinction” due to coronavirus pandemic
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‘It’s time’ to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, Biden says in speech to Congress
WASHINGTON, Apr 29 (APP): United States (US) President Joe Biden Wednesday defended his decision to withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, pointing out that some military personnel are serving in the same war as their parents once did. “American leadership means ending America’s forever war in… Continue reading ‘It’s time’ to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, Biden says in speech to Congress
UN General Assembly adopts first-ever resolution on global drowning prevention
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly Wednesday adopted a resolution aimed at preventing drowning, which claims over 235,000 lives a year worldwide. In adopting the resolution, sponsored by Ireland and Bangladesh, the 193-member Assembly acknowledged the issue for the first time in its 75-year history. The vast majority of drowning deaths… Continue reading UN General Assembly adopts first-ever resolution on global drowning prevention
Workers need greater protections amidst COVID fight, ILO report
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the workplace dangers faced by key workers who need far greater protection to do their jobs safely, the International Labour Organization (ILO), a Geneva-based UN agency, said in a new report. The report, released to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, found… Continue reading Workers need greater protections amidst COVID fight, ILO report
NDMA Chief meets AJK Prime Minister Farooq Haider
MIRPUR (AJK: Apr 28 (APP): Chairman National disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt.General Akhtar Nawaz Satti called on the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan at Jammu and Kashmir house in the federal metropolis on Wednesday and discussed, the situation emerged of the merger of ERRA into NDMA and the fast… Continue reading NDMA Chief meets AJK Prime Minister Farooq Haider
FMs of 6 nations urge ‘equity’ in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
ISLAMABAD, April 28 (APP): The foreign ministers of Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka have agreed upon distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the “principle of equity and justice”. Terming the vaccine as “key weapon to defeat COVID-19”, the foreign ministers expressed that “vaccine nationalism” would hinder the global efforts to defeat… Continue reading FMs of 6 nations urge ‘equity’ in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Pakistan most friendly country to China in world: Former Chinese diplomat
BEIJING, Apr 28 (APP):Former Counsel General of China in Karachi has said that he was very fortunate to have learned Urdu and dedicated his youth to the cause of China-Pakistan friendship. An Qiguang, in his 80s has served in Pakistan several times and worked there for a total of 16 years. “I resided in the… Continue reading Pakistan most friendly country to China in world: Former Chinese diplomat
Pakistani handicrafts attract visitors at 2021 SCO Expo in Qingdao, China
QINGDAO, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistani handicrafts displayed at 2021 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Investment and Trade Expo being held in Qingdao, China are drawing large visitors. “This is my second visit to Qingdao. Last year in Qingdao we got orders and positive responses. This year we come here again because SCO Expo is really a… Continue reading Pakistani handicrafts attract visitors at 2021 SCO Expo in Qingdao, China
Ambassador Haque calls for enhanced international cooperation to fight COVID-19 pandemic
BEIJING, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has called for an enhanced international cooperation and solidarity to tackle this unprecedented health crisis in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Haque, who represented Pakistan at the 2021 SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) International Trade and Investment Expo and Forum held this week in Qingdao in… Continue reading Ambassador Haque calls for enhanced international cooperation to fight COVID-19 pandemic
Pakistan urges UNSC to protect civilians in conflict, draws attention to peoples’ suffering in occupied territories
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to “act boldly” in protecting civilians and critical infrastructure during conflict, pointing out that attacks against hospitals, homes and schools are used to coerce people in occupied territories into submission. “Empirical evidence shows that attacks on cultural and religious sites, military siege and… Continue reading Pakistan urges UNSC to protect civilians in conflict, draws attention to peoples’ suffering in occupied territories
Pakistan urges closing of ‘digital divide’ for disparities reduction
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP):The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underlined the need for political commitment to address the “digital divide”, the gap between under-connected and highly digitalized countries, to help the developing world unlock opportunities for rapid all round progress. While the coronavirus pandemic has revealed… Continue reading Pakistan urges closing of ‘digital divide’ for disparities reduction
Pakistan mango festival, Pakistan Week to be held in Shanghai in June
SHANGHAI, Apr 28 (APP):Pakistan Consulate General, Shanghai is planning to hold a big mango festival as part of activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, Hussain Haider, consul general of Pakistan in Shanghai said on Wednesday. “My greatest sense of achievement in China came from the… Continue reading Pakistan mango festival, Pakistan Week to be held in Shanghai in June
China, South Asian neighbors to build emergency supplies reserve
BEIJING, Apr 28 (APP):As a major step in the joint fight against COVID-19 and efforts to boost economic recovery, China and five of its South Asian neighbors have agreed to build an emergency supplies reserve. China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also agreed to establish a center for cooperation on poverty reduction and… Continue reading China, South Asian neighbors to build emergency supplies reserve
Israel committing crimes of apartheid, persecution against Palestinians: HRW
NEW YORK, Apr 27 (APP): Israel is committing the crimes of apartheid and persecution against Palestinians in the occupied territories and in the Jewish state itself, Human Rights Watch (HRW), a prominent international watchdog body, said in a new report. The 213-page report, released in New York on Tuesday, said Israel had a policy “to… Continue reading Israel committing crimes of apartheid, persecution against Palestinians: HRW
Surge of jewellery market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistani gem traders
BEIJING, April 27 (APP): The surge of jewelry market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistani gem traders and many jewellery brands can come over to China to take advantage of the increasing jewellery business, said Aqeel Ahmed, a Pakistan jewellery retailer who has been in China for more than 20 years. In 2019, the… Continue reading Surge of jewellery market in China can bring opportunities for Pakistani gem traders
China pledges to continue providing vaccine to Pakistan till final defeat of virus
BEIJING, April 27 (APP): China on Tuesday pledged to stand with Pakistan to provide support to control the third wave of COVID-19 and continue supply of vaccines to help the all-weather strategic cooperative partner till final defeat of the deadly virus. “As an all-weather strategic cooperation partner, China will continue to stand with Pakistan to… Continue reading China pledges to continue providing vaccine to Pakistan till final defeat of virus
Prioritize people and planet, UN chief urges Asian and Pacific nations
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Asian and Pacific countries not to base their pandemic recovery strategies on “outdated and unsustainable economic models”, and to ensure that the world’s most populous region protects its environment and provides opportunities for all. In a message to the annual session of the Economic… Continue reading Prioritize people and planet, UN chief urges Asian and Pacific nations
Faisalabad, Qingdao sign Letter of Intent to develop sister city ties
BEIJING, April 27 (APP):Faisalabad and Qingdao signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to develop sister city relationship between the two cities. The signing was performed by Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin Ul Haque and Zhao Haozhi, Mayor of Qingdao. The LOI was signed as a part of festivities to commemorate 70th anniversary of establishment of… Continue reading Faisalabad, Qingdao sign Letter of Intent to develop sister city ties
Pakistan lauds UN efforts to prevent spread of disinformation about coronavirus vaccines
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 (APP):Pakistan has commended UN’s ‘Only Together’ campaign aimed at ensuring fair and equitable access to coronavirus vaccines worldwide, and called for mainstreaming multilingualism into all of its communication and information activities to get the message across effectively. “The spirit of multilingualism and its promotion is at the heart of the United… Continue reading Pakistan lauds UN efforts to prevent spread of disinformation about coronavirus vaccines
China willing to help India fight resurgence of COVID-19: Wang Wenbin
BEIJING, April 26 (APP):China has expressed willingness to provide medical supplies to India to fight a resurgence of COVID-19 at the request of Indian side, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. “China has been following closely the epidemic situation in India and expressed readiness early on to help curb the latest surge.… Continue reading China willing to help India fight resurgence of COVID-19: Wang Wenbin
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