In policy shift, US gives Palestinians $15 million for coronavirus response

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 26 (APP): US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced Thursday that Washington will send $15 million in coronavirus-related humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. The package will be the first such funds transferred under the Biden administration, which has vowed to restore financial assistance to… Continue reading In policy shift, US gives Palestinians $15 million for coronavirus response

Empowering women in UN peace operations remains top priority, says peacekeeping chief

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 26 (APP): Praising women’s fundamental contributions to peacekeeping and peace-building efforts, the UN peacekeeping chief said Thursday that empowering women in the military remains a top priority, but to achieve this goal needs “all hands on deck”. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, was speaking at a side event focusing on “Women… Continue reading Empowering women in UN peace operations remains top priority, says peacekeeping chief

CPEC natural museum, laboratory for earth sciences: CPJRC

BEIJING, Mar 25 (APP): Since China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), located at the tectonic junction of the western Himalayas, is a natural museum and laboratory for earth sciences, the research on geological conditions of the region is crucial for the construction of its projects. “What we are doing with Pakistani scientists is aiming to ensure… Continue reading CPEC natural museum, laboratory for earth sciences: CPJRC

UN says coronavirus can lead to a lost decade for development , urges financing to address inequalities

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP):The coronavirus pandemic is leading to an even more sharply unequal world as the development gains for millions in poor countries are reversed, according to a new report released by the United Nations on Thursday. The Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2021 says the global economy has experienced the worst recession… Continue reading UN says coronavirus can lead to a lost decade for development , urges financing to address inequalities

UN allocates $14 million for Rohingya refugees left homeless by massive fire

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP):The United Nations’ top relief official has released $14 million in emergency funding to provide life-saving assistance to thousands of Rohingya refugee families, after a massive fire ripped through the Kutupalong camp in southern Bangladesh, earlier this week. The blaze displaced more than 45,000 mostly Rohingya refugees originally from neighbouring Myanmar,… Continue reading UN allocates $14 million for Rohingya refugees left homeless by massive fire

Global coronavirus infections rise for fourth consecutive week: WHO

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP):Coronavirus cases continued to rise around the world for a fourth consecutive week, with around 3.3 million new cases reported in the past seven-day period, according to the UN health agency. The number of new deaths from the coronavirus leveled off after a six-week decrease, with just over 60,000 new deaths… Continue reading Global coronavirus infections rise for fourth consecutive week: WHO

UN expert calls for emergency summit on Myanmar as situation ‘likely to get much worse’

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP):A UN human rights expert has called on the international community to hold an “emergency” summit of all the stakeholders in Myanmar, including the parliamentarians, who were democratically elected prior to February’s military coup. Tom Andrews, the Special Rapporteur investigating human rights in Myanmar, in a statement on Thursday warned that… Continue reading UN expert calls for emergency summit on Myanmar as situation ‘likely to get much worse’

HBL Beijing branch a milestone for Pakistani commercial banks: Ambassador Haque

BEIJING, March 24 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said that opening of branch of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) in the Chinese capital was a very important milestone for Pakistani commercial bank in China. “The opening of HBL Beijing branch is a tribute to our two countries, as 2021 marks the 70th anniversary… Continue reading HBL Beijing branch a milestone for Pakistani commercial banks: Ambassador Haque

Pakistan plays key role in promoting peace, reconciliation in Afghanistan: Cheng Xizhong

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BEIJING, March 24 (APP):Pakistan has played a key role in promoting the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan for decades, which should be highly recognized and appreciated by the international community, Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, said on Wednesday. “Pakistan’s important role in this process should continue to… Continue reading Pakistan plays key role in promoting peace, reconciliation in Afghanistan: Cheng Xizhong

Agri industry upgrade may help reduce Pak-China trade deficit

BEIJING, March 24 (APP):Although Pakistan’s trade deficit with China has declined in recent years, it may still be an important factor affecting the sustained and healthy development of bilateral trade. Since the first phase of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement came into effect, bilateral trade volume has increased from USD 2.2 billion in 2005 to… Continue reading Agri industry upgrade may help reduce Pak-China trade deficit

China-Pakistan friendship has grown into a ‘towering tree’, China’s UN envoy

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NEW YORK, Mar 24 (APP):The friendship between China and Pakistan over the past 70 years has grown into a “towering tree, deep rooted in the hearts of the two peoples,” Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun said at a virtual meeting held on Tuesday to celebrate Pakistan Day. “China and Pakistan are iron brothers, and have forged… Continue reading China-Pakistan friendship has grown into a ‘towering tree’, China’s UN envoy

Pakistani-Americans celebrate Pakistan Day in New York with enthusiasm

NEW YORK, Mar 24 (APP):A number of Pakistani-American community members and activists participated in a virtual celebration organized on Tuesday evening by the Pakistan Consulate General in New York to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Lahore resolution that led to the establishment of Pakistan. In brief remarks, Consul General Ayesha Ali welcomed his compatriots gathered… Continue reading Pakistani-Americans celebrate Pakistan Day in New York with enthusiasm

Influence of Shanghai Spirit continues to grow: SCO Secretary General

BEIJING, March 24 (APP):Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has firmly established itself as an influential and responsible participant in the modern system of international relations, said Secretary-general of the SCO, Vladimir Norov. In recent years, through the joint efforts of all parties, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has successfully created a solid legal framework and effective… Continue reading Influence of Shanghai Spirit continues to grow: SCO Secretary General

China’s top legislator congratulates Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani on his re-election

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BEIJING, March 24 (APP):Chairman of China National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Li Zhanshu has congratulated Sadiq Sanjrani on his re-election as Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan. In a congratulatory message, Li Zhanshu said that China and Pakistan are the all weather strategic cooperative partners and the relations between the two countries have always… Continue reading China’s top legislator congratulates Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani on his re-election

Pakistan lauds reactivation of Afghan peace process, but warns against spoilers’ plots

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 24 (APP):Pakistan has welcomed the recent efforts to re-energize the process aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan, but warned against spoilers’ attempts to subvert the peace negotiations and prevent a political settlement in the strife-torn country. In a statement submitted to the UN Security Council, Ambassador Munir Akram called on all… Continue reading Pakistan lauds reactivation of Afghan peace process, but warns against spoilers’ plots

Diplomats from friendly countries pay tributes to Pakistan, its role at UN, at March 23 celebration

NEW YORK, Mar 24 (APP):An array of top diplomats from friendly countries highlighted Pakistan’s active role at the United Nations and its positive contribution to the world body’s work when they joined a virtual event organized on Tuesday by the Pakistan Mission to the UN to celebrate the national day. The more than an hour… Continue reading Diplomats from friendly countries pay tributes to Pakistan, its role at UN, at March 23 celebration

Chinese seed technologies to empower Pakistani seed industry

BEIJNG, Mar 23 (APP):China-Pakistan cooperation in seed, the “core” of agriculture, is high on the agenda as the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters the second phase to focus on agriculture cooperation and other sectors of social welfare. China used to be plagued by a severe shortage of seeds, with over 90% of cotton seeds… Continue reading Chinese seed technologies to empower Pakistani seed industry

Guangzhou’s Canton Tower displays congratulatory message on Pakistan Day

BEIJING, Mar 23 (APP):The iconic landmark of China’s Guangzhou “Canton Tower” lit up in green lights to display the congratulatory message on the Pakistan Day, which was celebrated on Tuesday. This is the first time that the national day message of a foreign country is displayed at a prominent public building in Guangzhou, which reflects… Continue reading Guangzhou’s Canton Tower displays congratulatory message on Pakistan Day

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang greets PM Imran Khan on Pakistan Day

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BEIJING, Mar 23 (APP):Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on the Pakistan Day. In his congratulatory message, Li Keqiang said that the favorable development trend of the China-Pakistan all weather strategic cooperative partnership has been maintained. The construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has yielded significant results and the… Continue reading Chinese Premier Li Keqiang greets PM Imran Khan on Pakistan Day

UN teams assisting Rohingya refugees, after massive fire rips through camp in Bangladesh

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 23 (APP):United Nations humanitarian personnel are on the ground evacuating tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees, after a devastating fire tore through the Kutupalong camp, in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, the world’s largest refugee camp, the UN said Tuesday. Though exact numbers are yet to be confirmed, initial estimates indicate that more than… Continue reading UN teams assisting Rohingya refugees, after massive fire rips through camp in Bangladesh

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