UNITED NATIONS, Apr 08 (APP): Global food commodity prices rose in March, marking their tenth consecutive monthly increase, with quotations for vegetable oils and dairy products leading the rise, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a Rome-based UN agency, reported Thursday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of… Continue reading World food price index rises in March for 10th month in a row – FAO
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Xinjiang witnessing social stability, economic development: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, April 8 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said development is taking place in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region and the region’s progress in transportation and agriculture left a deep impression on him. “Development is taking place in Xinjiang, including infrastructure, industry, agriculture, water purification projects, educational institutions and exhibition centers. Wherever you… Continue reading Xinjiang witnessing social stability, economic development: Ambassador Haque
MPs question Boris Johnson over singling out Pakistan, Bangladesh in travel ban
ISLAMABAD, April 8 (APP): Several British parliamentarians have asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently respond with full data and evidence to why Pakistan and Bangladesh have been added to the “Red List” countries starting from 9th of April 2021. Chair of All Parties Parliamentary Group on Pakistan (APPG), Yasmin Qureshi MP sent a letter… Continue reading MPs question Boris Johnson over singling out Pakistan, Bangladesh in travel ban
Beijing asks New Delhi to abide by agreements to de-escalate border tension
BEIJING, April 8 (APP): China on Thursday hoped that India would strictly abide by the signed agreements between the two sides and stabilize the situation in the borders areas with real actions. “We hope Indian side will work with China to follow through the important consensus of our two leaders and abide by relevant agreements… Continue reading Beijing asks New Delhi to abide by agreements to de-escalate border tension
US resumes aid for Palestinians, providing $235 million; UN welcomes
WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, Apr 8 (APP): The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it would provide $235 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians, restarting funding for the United Nations agency caring for refugees and restoring other assistance cut off by former President Donald Trump. The bulk of the money will go through the U.N. agency for… Continue reading US resumes aid for Palestinians, providing $235 million; UN welcomes
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
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
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
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
