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

A wolf in watchdog’s clothing: Indian digital media rules widely flayed

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): The Indian government’s move to police dissident voices through new digital media rules was flayed widely with the mainstream and digital media platforms and experts believing that it would have “chilling” effect on journalism. Scared of mounting pressure of farmers protests and undeterred resolve of Kashmir people for their right to… Continue reading A wolf in watchdog’s clothing: Indian digital media rules widely flayed

Russian FM’s visit to Pakistan of great strategic significance: Ex-defense attache

BEIJING, April 7 (APP):The Russian foreign minister’s visit to Pakistan is of great strategic significance, which shows that Pakistan’s international status is constantly rising and that world powers pay more attention to Pakistan’s importance in international and regional affairs, Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Senior Fellow of the… Continue reading Russian FM’s visit to Pakistan of great strategic significance: Ex-defense attache

Gwadar and Yangpu port can have sister city relationship: Ambassador Haque

BEIJING, April 7 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said that Pakistan and China’s Hainan have great potential for cooperation in the field of port and shipping and opined that the Gwadar port and China’s Yangpu Free Trade Port can have a sister city relationship. The Gwadar Port is an important hub of… Continue reading Gwadar and Yangpu port can have sister city relationship: Ambassador Haque

Fai calls for action against ‘real killers’ of Kashmiri rights activist Jalil Andrabi

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NEW YORK, Apr 07 (APP):Prominent Kashmiri leader Ghulam Nabi Fai has voiced his outrage that even 25 years after the brutal killing by an Indian army major of Jalil Andrabi, a leading Kashmiri lawyer and human rights activist, those who plotted the murder were still at large, saying it was “the darkest chapter of India’s… Continue reading Fai calls for action against ‘real killers’ of Kashmiri rights activist Jalil Andrabi

US backs direct talk India-Pakistan talks on ‘issues of concern’: State Dept. spokesman

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WASHINGTON, Apr 07 (APP):The United States stands for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on “issues of concern”, a State Department spokesman said Tuesday. The Spokesman, Ned Price, was responding to a question from an Indian correspondent who sought comments on the Pakistani Cabinet decision not to import sugar and cotton from India. “I wouldn’t… Continue reading US backs direct talk India-Pakistan talks on ‘issues of concern’: State Dept. spokesman

Pakistan, China agree to establish sister-province relationship between Sindh, Hubei

BEIJING, April 6 (APP): In order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, Pakistan and China on Tuesday agreed to establish sister-province relationship between Sindh and Hubei Province and twining of Karachi and Wuhan and other cities. During a meeting between Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque and Secretary of CPC… Continue reading Pakistan, China agree to establish sister-province relationship between Sindh, Hubei

Six members of Bangladeshi family found dead in Texas murder-suicide pact: media reports

NEW YORK, Apr 06 (APP): Six members of a family have reportedly been found dead in a home in Texas in what police claim may have been a murder-suicide by two brothers. The deceased were all Bangladeshi and identified as Altafun Nessa, 77, Iren Islam, 56, Towhidul Islam, 54, Tanvir Towhid, 21, and Farbin Towhid… Continue reading Six members of Bangladeshi family found dead in Texas murder-suicide pact: media reports

As vaccines spread hope, sports will help forge safe, sustainable coronavirus recovery: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 06 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged everyone involved in the sport sector to help advance climate action, combat discrimination and prejudice, and ensure that global sporting events leave a positive legacy. In a message commemorating International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, he highlighted the power of… Continue reading As vaccines spread hope, sports will help forge safe, sustainable coronavirus recovery: UN chief

Envoy Moin invites CGGC to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, housing, tourism sectors

BEIJING, April 6 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque on Tuesday held a meeting with Chairman of China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC) Chen Xiaohua in Wuhan and invited him to invest in agriculture, environmental protection, clean drinking water, solid waste management, housing and tourism sectors of Pakistan. During the meeting, Ambassador Haque and… Continue reading Envoy Moin invites CGGC to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, housing, tourism sectors

Modi regime focussing on suppressing people, engaging in military adventure: Prof Cheng

BEIJING, April 6 (APP): In India, Narendra Modi regime is still focusing on suppressing the people, engaging in military adventure and territorial expansion, which leads to high tension with neighboring countries. Therefore, it is inevitable for the anti-government armed groups to be reactivated in the remote areas such as Chhattisgarh, where farmers are struggling on… Continue reading Modi regime focussing on suppressing people, engaging in military adventure: Prof Cheng

Chinese, Pakistani businessmen to make deals in B2B meetings online

BEIJING, April 6 (APP): Chinese exhibition firm Everest Int’l Expo Pvt. Ltd. will arrange online meetings between manufacturers of China’s Henan province and potential investors and buyers from Pakistan. The meetings will take place from April 26-30 between representatives of the Henan-based industries and Pakistani traders interested in procuring their products or technology. These meetings… Continue reading Chinese, Pakistani businessmen to make deals in B2B meetings online

India’s ‘fascist’ policies in Kashmir and region exposed by Pakistan’s diplomacy: Ambassador Akram

NEW YORK , Apr 06 (APP): Pakistan’s active diplomacy has fully exposed the reality of India’s oppressive policies in Kashmir and against Indian Muslims as well as in the region, Ambassador Munir Akram has said, adding, “it’s not a pretty sight.” In an interview with Pakistan Television programme “Fault Lines”, the Pakistani envoy said that… Continue reading India’s ‘fascist’ policies in Kashmir and region exposed by Pakistan’s diplomacy: Ambassador Akram

Football tournament held in Beijing to mark SCO’s 20th anniversary

BEIJING, April 5 (APP)::The SCO Cup 2021 football tournament was held in Beijing under the slogan “For a world without drugs, terrorism and the pandemic” and was timed to coincide with the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The athletic festival has also become a vibrant follow-up to International Nowruz Day,… Continue reading Football tournament held in Beijing to mark SCO’s 20th anniversary

Special fashion show held to introduce Pakistani costumes in China

BEIJING, April 4 (APP): As the China Fashion Week drawing to close, a special fashion show, 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and China: Introducing Best of Pakistan Fashion Trends, has intrigued Chinese fashion insiders to learn about Pakistani costumes. “We should value not only our own culture, but also the cultures of others,… Continue reading Special fashion show held to introduce Pakistani costumes in China

UN chief calls for completing work of clearing, destroying landmines

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 03 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to recommit to the target of a mine-free world, urging efforts to “make this the last decade when we need to devote ourselves to this task”. In a message commemorating the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in… Continue reading UN chief calls for completing work of clearing, destroying landmines

Xi Jinping wishes Pakistani president a quick recovery from COVID-19

BEIJING, April 3 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of sympathy to President Dr. Arif Alvi over COVID-19 infection and wished him a quick recovery. In the message, President Xi stressed that China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic cooperative partners and the Chinese government and people would always stood firmly with their Pakistani… Continue reading Xi Jinping wishes Pakistani president a quick recovery from COVID-19

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