TEHRAN (Iran) April 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif Wednesday discussed entire spectrum of bilateral ties, regional and international issues and other issues of mutual interests. During a delegation-level talks, foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi highlighted the closer historical, cultural, religious and linguistic ties between the two… Continue reading FM, Iranian counterpart discuss bilateral ties, regional, global issues
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UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP): The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, a former white Minneapolis police officer, in the George Floyd murder trial was welcomed by the UN human rights chief, who said Wednesday that “any other result would have been a travesty of justice”. “This is a momentous verdict”, said the High Commissioner for… Continue reading UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case
At UN, Pakistan says demographic planning is its priority
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP): Pakistan told a UN panel Wednesday that with an estimated 220 million inhabitants, demographic planning has remained a priority for the country’s successive governments, with focus on raising awareness, providing healthcare, building capacity and implementing population control strategies. “For a developing nation like Pakistan, which is world’s fifth most populous… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan says demographic planning is its priority
China firmly determined to safeguard territorial sovereignty, security: FM Spokesperson
BEIJING, April 21 (APP): China is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the border areas and firmly determined to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday. “On the issue of China-India boundary situation, China’s position is consistent and clear. We are committed to maintaining peace and… Continue reading China firmly determined to safeguard territorial sovereignty, security: FM Spokesperson
Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region depriving children of their rights: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 20 (APP): The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has warned that the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is depriving tens of thousands of children of their rights, plunging them into a protection crisis causing them an unimaginable long-lasting harm. “There is no clear end in sight” to the conflict, said agency spokesperson… Continue reading Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region depriving children of their rights: UNICEF
Middle-aged people who sleep six hours or less at greater risk of dementia, study finds
NEW YORK, Apr 21 (APP): Middle-age people who sleep six or fewer hours a night may be at higher risk of developing dementia in later life, a major new study finds. People age 50 or 60 who regularly slept six hours or less each night were more likely than those who slept seven hours to… Continue reading Middle-aged people who sleep six hours or less at greater risk of dementia, study finds
Hualong-One nuclear power generator completes cold functional test
BEIJING, April 21 (APP):The No 3 Hualong-One nuclear reactor at Karachi, which is developed by China, has completed a cold functional test, marking the nuclear generating unit has entered the commissioning stage following installation, the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced. The completion of cold functional test paves way for thermal testing and fuel loading… Continue reading Hualong-One nuclear power generator completes cold functional test
Pakistan wins membership of three key United Nations bodies
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP): Pakistan has been elected to three key United Nations bodies, reflecting international community’s recognition of the country’s positive role at the UN. The bodies are: the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).… Continue reading Pakistan wins membership of three key United Nations bodies
Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region depriving children of their rights: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 20 (APP): The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Tuesday warned that the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is depriving tens of thousands of children of their rights, plunging them into a protection crisis that is causing them unimaginable long-lasting harm. “There is no clear end in sight” to the conflict, said agency… Continue reading Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region depriving children of their rights: UNICEF
CPEC capitalizes on Pakistan’s ideal location at crossroads of regional markets: Ambassador Haque
HAINAN, April 20 (APP):Pakistan is a proud partner of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through its flagship programme of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which capitalizes on Pakistan’s ideal location at the crossroads of regional markets and the government’s policy of geo-economics to act as transit corridor for trade, energy pipelines and tourist flow, Pakistan… Continue reading CPEC capitalizes on Pakistan’s ideal location at crossroads of regional markets: Ambassador Haque
China’s Royal Group plans to set up dairy processing plant in Pakistan: Chen Yiyi
BEIJING, April 20 (APP)::”Pakistan is rich in buffalo breeds, buffalo research, and buffalo milk manufacturing. To leverage its advantages and enhance Pakistan-China cooperation in this field, hope to set up a dairy processing plant in Pakistan,” President of Royal Group, Chen Yiyi said on Tuesday. “If regulations permit, we are willing to share China’s experience… Continue reading China’s Royal Group plans to set up dairy processing plant in Pakistan: Chen Yiyi
Pakistan calls for ‘flexibility’ to break stalemate in UN Security Council reform talks
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 20 (APP):Pakistan has called for flexibility to achieve the required consensus among all United Nations’ member states to break the impasse in the long-running negotiations to restructure the UN Security Council. “The principle and the single most important requirement is flexibility on part of all groups and all member states, to try… Continue reading Pakistan calls for ‘flexibility’ to break stalemate in UN Security Council reform talks
World on the verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 19 (APP): The Earth’s temperature continues to rise unabated, with 2020 being one of the three warmest years on record, as extreme weather events combine with the coronavirus pandemic, impacting millions, and prompting the U.N. chief to say that the world stands “on the verge of the abyss”. According to the World… Continue reading World on the verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues: UN chief
Uptick in mass shootings in America ‘a public health emergency: US top healthcare official
NEW YORK, Apr 19 (APP): The U.S. top healthcare official has described the recent spate of mass shootings across America “horrifying” and acknowledged that increased gun violence is a public health emergency. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, made the remarks following last week’s shooting in Indianapolis, Indiana, which claimed eight lives,… Continue reading Uptick in mass shootings in America ‘a public health emergency: US top healthcare official
UN rights experts slam British report attempting to ‘normalize white supremacy’
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 19 (APP): United Nations human rights experts Monday issued a blistering critique of a report on race published last month by the British government, accusing its authors of repackaging racist tropes, distorting history and normalizing white supremacy. The widely criticized study was attacked for “ignoring racial disparities” and for “shifting the blame… Continue reading UN rights experts slam British report attempting to ‘normalize white supremacy’
Blinken rejects criticism of planned US withdrawal from Afghanistan
NEW YORK, Apr 18 (APP): United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, returning from an unannounced visit to Kabul, pushed back on criticism of President Joe Biden’s plan to remove American combat troops from Afghanistan, arguing that Washington had fulfilled its mission to end al Qaeda’s ability to strike at the U.S. Blinken told ABC-TV’s… Continue reading Blinken rejects criticism of planned US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Fai slams Indianapolis’ mass shooting in which 4 Sikhs killed
NEW YORK, Apr 18 (APP):Prominent Kashmiri leader Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai has strongly condemned Thursday’s mass shooting at a FedEx centre in the US city of Indianapolis where eight people, including four Sikh-Americans, were killed by a lone gunman, and expressed solidarity with the Sikh community. In a statement, Dr. Fai, Secretary-General of the Washington-based… Continue reading Fai slams Indianapolis’ mass shooting in which 4 Sikhs killed
India should restore special status of J&K for meaningful talks on Kashmir: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, April 18 (APP):India should restore original special status of Jammu and Kashmir, withdraw its military and security forces from Jammu and Kashmir to pave way for peaceful and meaningful negotiations for settlement of Kashmir issue. These views were expressed by Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and former… Continue reading India should restore special status of J&K for meaningful talks on Kashmir: Cheng Xizhong
Leading Muslim advocacy group expresses solidarity with Sikhs after mass shooting in a US city
WASHINGTON, Apr 17 (APP): The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim advocacy organization, expressed solidarity with the Sikh community after four members of that faith were murdered in a mass shooting at an office of FedEx, an American delivery services company, in Indianapolis, Indiana. “We offer sincere condolences and prayers at this time… Continue reading Leading Muslim advocacy group expresses solidarity with Sikhs after mass shooting in a US city
Coronavirus death toll tops 3 million worldwide: John Hopkins University
NEW YORK, Apr 17 (APP): The world has surpassed three million coronavirus deaths, according to a Johns Hopkins University, an American research institution, with the distribution of vaccines remaining uneven as 130 countries are yet to receive a single dose. Both cases and deaths have been rising globally in recent weeks, prompting warnings from the… Continue reading Coronavirus death toll tops 3 million worldwide: John Hopkins University
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- 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
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
