NEW YORK, Dec 08 (APP): Three Pakistani stars — Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan — have made it to the inaugural Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars. “The inaugural Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars list couldn’t have come at a more relevant time. Artists rely on social media platforms to connect and communicate… Continue reading Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam, Aiman Khan featured on Forbes’ list of Asia’s 100 Digital Stars
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Pakistan highlights Indian atrocities in Kashmir on Int’l Day of Victims of Genocide
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP): Pakistan Mission to the United Nations Tuesday marked the International Day of Victims of Genocide by highlighting India’s mass atrocities in occupied Kashmir, with a call on the world community to take steps to stop New Delhi’s state terrorism and war crimes in the disputed territory. “We urge the international… Continue reading Pakistan highlights Indian atrocities in Kashmir on Int’l Day of Victims of Genocide
Recovery from coronavirus pandemic must include steps to combat corruption: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday called for working collectively to end corruption and bribery, warning that the coronavirus crisis had created additional opportunities for this scourge. In a message marking International Anti-Corruption Day, which is observed annually on Dec. 9, he said the development of vaccines for the virus… Continue reading Recovery from coronavirus pandemic must include steps to combat corruption: UN chief
WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco
UNITED NATIONS Dec 08 (APP): The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday announced the start of a year-long global campaign to help people quit tobacco, with millions citing the threat of coronavirus as a new incentive to give up the habit. Tobacco kills up to half of its users, claiming more than 8 million… Continue reading WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco
UN expert calls for WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange’s release, cites prison’s coronavirus outbreak
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 08 (APP): Amid a coronavirus outbreak at London’s Belmarsh prison, a UN expert appealed to British authorities on Tuesday to release WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange or to place him under guarded house arrest during extradition proceedings to the United States. “Mr. Assange is not a criminal convict and poses no threat to… Continue reading UN expert calls for WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange’s release, cites prison’s coronavirus outbreak
UN chief urges quick restoration of rule of law in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 08 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for quick restoration of the rule of law and respect for human rights in Ethiopia’s restive Tigray region as well as reconciliation efforts and unimpeded humanitarian access. In a statement released by his Spokesperson Monday evening , the UN chief Antonio Guterres said… Continue reading UN chief urges quick restoration of rule of law in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
At UN, Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to end violence against women, girls
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 08 (APP): Pakistan has joined a key group launched at the United Nations to coordinate actions aimed at the elimination of violence against women and girls that has intensified since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. Seventy-seven UN Member States and observers have already joined what is called the “Group of Friends”, which… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to end violence against women, girls
Biden to tap Gen. (Retd) Lloyd Austin as defence secretary, a first for an African-American
NEW YORK, Dec 08 (APP): United States President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate General (retd) Lloyd Austin to be defence secretary. According to American media reports, Gen Austin, 67, would be the first African-American to lead the Pentagon. A formidable figure at the Pentagon, Gen Austin also headed the US Central Command, the military’s… Continue reading Biden to tap Gen. (Retd) Lloyd Austin as defence secretary, a first for an African-American
Schools not ‘main drivers’ of coronavirus among children: UNICEF says
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 08 (APP): Countries fighting the coronavirus should not impose nationwide or large-scale school closures, which is the wrong response and compounds the societal cost of the disease, with 320 million children locked out of school worldwide at the start of December, the UN children’s agency. “What we have learned about schooling during… Continue reading Schools not ‘main drivers’ of coronavirus among children: UNICEF says
China-Pakistan joint air force training amid pandemic shows profound friendship: Experts
BEIJING, Dec 8 (APP): The China-Pakistan joint air force training amid the COVID-19 pandemic shows the profound friendship between China and Pakistan, which is conducive to improving the comprehensive combat capability of the two militaries, the Chinese experts said on Tuesday. A batch of Chinese air force troops left for Pakistan Air Force base near… Continue reading China-Pakistan joint air force training amid pandemic shows profound friendship: Experts
UN urges change in Afghan law to make justice system work for women survivors of violence
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (APP): Afghanistan’s justice system is continuing to fail female victims of violence and sex crimes, despite a 2009 law that was hailed as a significant step forward in legal efforts to protect them, according to a new United Nations (UN) report. “I acknowledge the efforts made by the Afghan authorities over… Continue reading UN urges change in Afghan law to make justice system work for women survivors of violence
UN chief underscores aviation industry’s ‘critical role’ in pandemic recovery
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for greater support for the coronavirus-hit aviation sector to allow it to better weather the global economic crisis sparked by the pandemic. “Aviation is an important engine of our world, and will play a critical role in lifting the world to recovery from COVID-19.… Continue reading UN chief underscores aviation industry’s ‘critical role’ in pandemic recovery
UN voices concern over transfer of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to a Bay of Bengal island
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (APP): The head of the United Nations (UN) refugee agency, UNHCR, has voiced concerns over the reported relocation of some Rohingya refugees by Bangladeshi authorities, to an island off the country’s coast, in the Bay of Bengal. “Any transfer must follow a voluntary, informed decision, Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner… Continue reading UN voices concern over transfer of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to a Bay of Bengal island
Cultural relics from seven Asian countries including Pakistan go on display in China
BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP): Nearly 200 sets of cultural relics from seven Asian countries including Pakistan went on display at the Hebei Museum in North China’s Hebei Province. Be Together in the East: Special Exhibition on the Civilization of Ancient Asia displays a total of 190 relics from China, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab… Continue reading Cultural relics from seven Asian countries including Pakistan go on display in China
At UN, scientists confident that coronavirus vaccines will be available for all in 2021
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 06 (APP):Scientists developing coronavirus vaccines have expressed optimism that by the end of next year, all people everywhere will have access to safe and effective treatments against a disease which has disrupted the entire world. Principals from BioNTech and Oxford University – both pioneers in the COVID vaccine rollout participated in an… Continue reading At UN, scientists confident that coronavirus vaccines will be available for all in 2021
Chinese Defense Minister’s visits to Pakistan, Nepal of great practical significance: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Dec 6 (APP):Chinese Defense Minister, Gen. Wei Fenghe’s last week visits to Pakistan and Nepal was of great practical significance for safeguarding the security of border areas of the southwestern China. “In the China`s southwest, Nepal and Pakistan are very important friendly neighbors. Therefore, General Wei Fenghe’s trip is of great practical significance for… Continue reading Chinese Defense Minister’s visits to Pakistan, Nepal of great practical significance: Cheng Xizhong
UN chief welcomes Kuwait’s efforts in building bridges of understanding in Gulf region
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the efforts and contributions of Kuwait towards defusing tensions in the Persian Gulf region and beyond. “The secretary-general is encouraged by the statement by the foreign minister of Kuwait and other reports that the Gulf rift is close to a resolution,” the Secretary-General’s Spokesman, Stephane… Continue reading UN chief welcomes Kuwait’s efforts in building bridges of understanding in Gulf region
Coronavirus vaccines do not mean pandemic is over: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):The roll-out of coronavirus vaccines to fight the pandemic will not by itself eliminate the deadly coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the regular Geneva briefing on Friday that progress on vaccines, in recent days, “gives us all a lift, and… Continue reading Coronavirus vaccines do not mean pandemic is over: WHO
Ambassador Haque invites enterprises from Macao SAR to invest in CPEC projects
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque invited enterprises from Macao to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, especially under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He made this offer in a meeting with Ms. Wang Dong, Acting Commissioner of the Liaison Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macao Special Administrative Region.… Continue reading Ambassador Haque invites enterprises from Macao SAR to invest in CPEC projects
Chinese enterprise to set up gene and cell technology research centre in Pakistan
BEIJING, Dec 5 (APP):A Chinese enterprise in collaboration with a Pakistani partner will market its products as well as set up a gene and cell research and transformation center in Pakistan. “Initially, Shenyang Biotech and Biomedicine Group will be marketing its products in Pakistan through Dynamic Engineering Automation Group and later on they will establish… Continue reading Chinese enterprise to set up gene and cell technology research centre in Pakistan
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- Provincial Enforcement Authority to be established in Punjab
- Ambassador Hashmi visits Linyi city in Shandong province
