GUIZHOU, April 15 (APP/China Economic Net):- “Pakistan is the third largest tea importer in the world. They consume a lot of imported tea every year. As long as the quantity is large, the cost can be lowered. We can make breakthroughs in technology and increase productivity.” said Xu Jiamin, the secretary-general of Guizhou Tea Association… Continue reading Tea association in China wants to cooperate with Pakistan in broken black tea production
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Top UN official slams vandalism of mosque in Western France
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 (APP):The top official for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has strongly condemns acts of anti-Muslim hatred that took place in Western France where vandals defaced the walls of a mosque with Islamophobic graffiti two days ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramazan. A statement issued on… Continue reading Top UN official slams vandalism of mosque in Western France
Afghan civilian casualties increased by 29 percent this year: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP): Civilian casualties in Afghanistan are up by 29 percent this year and numbered close to 1,800 over the first three months of 2021, according to a United Nations report on Wednesday. In the Afghanistan Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict 2021 First Quarter Report, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan… Continue reading Afghan civilian casualties increased by 29 percent this year: UN
ECOCOC chief Munir Akram pushes for a facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP):The president of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram, has urged the global community to support efforts to mobilize public and private investment in coronavirus-hit developing countries to spur economic development. “I believe that the United Nations can play a key role in accelerating private investments for… Continue reading ECOCOC chief Munir Akram pushes for a facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries
Tea association in China wants to cooperate with Pakistan in black tea production
BEIJING, April 14 (APP):Guizhou Tea Association in China wants to cooperate with Pakistan in black tea production and can make breakthroughs in technology and increase productivity, Xu Jiamin, secretary general of association said on Wednesday. “Pakistan is the third largest tea importer in the world. They consume a lot of imported tea every year. As… Continue reading Tea association in China wants to cooperate with Pakistan in black tea production
Ambassador Moin meets CEO of Wuhan Landing Intelligent Medical Co., Ltd
BEIJING, April 14 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque visited the headquarters of Wuhan Landing Intelligent Medical Co., Ltd where he toured the facility and held a meeting with Prof. Sun Xiaorong, the company’s CEO. During the meeting, Prof. Sun briefed the Ambassador about the use of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology in diagnosis… Continue reading Ambassador Moin meets CEO of Wuhan Landing Intelligent Medical Co., Ltd
Pakistan calls for steps to ensure safety of UN peacekeepers amid new threats
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP):Voicing concern over the increasing number of attacks against United Nations’ peacekeepers, Pakistan has underscored the need for ensuring their safety and security as they serve in hot spots around the world, “We have lost 160 of our bravest peacekeepers over the last six decades, with three of these casualties coming… Continue reading Pakistan calls for steps to ensure safety of UN peacekeepers amid new threats
WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in markets, citing disease risk
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP):The U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a halt to the sale of live wild mammals in food markets to prevent the emergence of new deadly diseases, such as coronavirus. The WHO, which is based in Geneva, said that while traditional markets play a central role in providing food… Continue reading WHO urges halt to sale of live wild animals in markets, citing disease risk
Turkey to host Afghan peace meeting from April 24
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP):An international conference on the Afghan peace process will be held in Istanbul from April 24 to May 4, the United Nations announced Wednesday, amid reports that the United States now plans to withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan in September. The high-level and inclusive conference between representatives of the Afghan… Continue reading Turkey to host Afghan peace meeting from April 24
Biden to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept 11, 2021: Report
WASHINGTON, Apr 13 (APP):US President Joe Biden will withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan over the coming months, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing “people familiar with the plans”. The newspaper said the military exit would be completed by the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks that first drew the United States into… Continue reading Biden to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept 11, 2021: Report
Holy month of Ramazan begins in China, Pak Envoy greets Pakistani community
BEIJING, April 13 (APP): Muslims across China began to observe the holy month of Ramazan on Tuesday like many places around the world. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque sends his warmest wishes to Pakistani Community and Muslims across China on the advent of the fasting month. “I’m pleased to send my greetings and… Continue reading Holy month of Ramazan begins in China, Pak Envoy greets Pakistani community
ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges world community to counter drug problem through coordination
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP): President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has called for stepped up efforts to address the world’s drug problem, saying that drug use had increased manifold during the coronavirus pandemic. “The Covid-19 pandemic has intensified the drug problem, heightening drug use and impairing the ability… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges world community to counter drug problem through coordination
Pakistani envoy Munir Akram wishes community members a ‘blessed Ramazan’
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has greeted members of the Pakistani and Muslims communities at the start of the holy month of Ramazan, which “teaches us the virtues of compassion, patience and tolerance.” “Ramazan is a month of reflection, self-purification and submission,” he said in a message… Continue reading Pakistani envoy Munir Akram wishes community members a ‘blessed Ramazan’
Ambassador Haque visits Three Gorges Dam
BEIJING, April 13 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador Moin ul Haque paid a visit to the Three Gorges Dam, world’s largest hydroelectric dam built on the Yangtze River in the city of Yichang in China. During the visit, the ambassador was briefed by the administration of Three Gorges Dam about its role in water-management, flood control and… Continue reading Ambassador Haque visits Three Gorges Dam
Ambassador Haque meets Chairman Sinopharm, appreciates continued support
BEIJING, April 13 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque held a meeting today with Chairman Sinopharm, Liu Jingzhen in Yichang. During the meeting, the Chairman Liu said that China and Pakistan are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners. Solidarity during COVID-19 pandemic has further strengthened our friendship. Our cooperation in vaccine is very crucial and… Continue reading Ambassador Haque meets Chairman Sinopharm, appreciates continued support
PM, Uzbek President to review bilateral ties in virtual summit on April 14
ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, at a virtual summit being held on Wednesday. The two leaders will discuss matters pertaining to areas including political, trade, economic, security, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. “Both sides will focus on enhancing… Continue reading PM, Uzbek President to review bilateral ties in virtual summit on April 14
President Biden sends ‘warmest greetings’ to Muslims for Ramazan; vows to defend their rights
WASHINTON, Apr 13 (APP): President Joe Biden, marking the advent of of the holy month of Ramazan, sent his “warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world,” pledging to stand up for their human rights everywhere. “As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are… Continue reading President Biden sends ‘warmest greetings’ to Muslims for Ramazan; vows to defend their rights
UN chief calls for ‘resilient’ response to recover from economic devastation of coronavirus pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for an “equitable, sustainable and resilient” response to arrest the fallout from the deadly coronavirus pandemic and rebuild strengthened economies. “Advancing an equitable global response and recovery from the pandemic is putting multilateralism to the test,” he told the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) forum… Continue reading UN chief calls for ‘resilient’ response to recover from economic devastation of coronavirus pandemic
Chinese association to empower China-Pak irrigation cooperation
BEIJING, Apr 12 (APP):An international cooperation office has recently been established to facilitate the communication between Chinese and Pakistani companies in irrigation technologies and products, said Dr Gong Shihong, Deputy-Director of Department of Irrigation and Drainage, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR), and Director of Agricultural Water-saving Equipment Division of China Agricultural… Continue reading Chinese association to empower China-Pak irrigation cooperation
Book dedicated to Pak-China friendship launched in Beijing
BEIJING, Apr 12 (APP):”Garlands of Love” authored by Ambassador Lu Shulin, one of China’s distinguished diplomats and Pakistan’s staunchest friend and poet of Urdu language, was launched in a ceremony held on Monday at Pakistan Embassy Beijing. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Lu Shulin and said, the title… Continue reading Book dedicated to Pak-China friendship launched in Beijing
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