UNITED NATIONS, Dec 01 (APP): United States President-elect Joe Biden spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday and discussed the need for a “strengthened” US-UN partnership to address urgent global issues, including coronavirus pandemic, climate change, upholding peace and security and resolving conflicts. A readout from the president-elect’s transition team said that Biden thanked… Continue reading Biden, UN Chief discuss ‘strengthened’ UN-US partnership on global issues; upholding peace, resolving conflicts
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Pakistan calls for equal participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 01 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, has called for ensuring “full and equal” participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society, including in coronavirus response and recovery. Speaking at a side event organized by the Office of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-general on Disability and… Continue reading Pakistan calls for equal participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres
Pakistan’s participation as special partner in CAEXPO to strengthen cooperation with China, ASEAN: China
BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP): Pakistan’s participation as special partner of cooperation in the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held in Nanning, Guangxi province of China showed its sincere wish to strengthen cooperation with China and ASEAN countries, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Monday. “As you said, this year for the first time, Pakistan was… Continue reading Pakistan’s participation as special partner in CAEXPO to strengthen cooperation with China, ASEAN: China
Visitors shop at Pakistani pavilion at China-ASEAN Expo
BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP): A large number of visitors showed keen interest in Pakistani products displayed at Pakistan pavilion set up in the exhibition area of the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) being held in Nanning, Guangxi province China. Pakistan traders and businessmen exhibited jewellery, precious stones, marble, carpets, furniture, handicrafts, and sports goods at the… Continue reading Visitors shop at Pakistani pavilion at China-ASEAN Expo
UN chief calls for eliminating scourge of chemical weapons
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for “renewed determination” to eliminate chemical weapons from the world. In a message commemorating the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare on Monday, the UN chief said that the use of such weapons anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances, “is… Continue reading UN chief calls for eliminating scourge of chemical weapons
Malaria gains at risk from coronavirus pandemic: UN health agency
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (APP): Gaps in life-saving interventions are undermining efforts to curb malaria, amid fears that the coronavirus pandemic could set back the fight against the mosquito-borne disease even further, the World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva based UN agency, has said. According to the World Malaria Report, released on Monday, the situation… Continue reading Malaria gains at risk from coronavirus pandemic: UN health agency
Trump still alleges election fraud, but says ‘it’s hard to get into the Supreme Court’
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (APP): United States (US) President Donald Trump Sunday suggested that he will never accept his electoral defeat to Democrat Joe Biden, claiming rampant election fraud — but acknowledged it will be difficult to get a case before the Supreme Court. “My mind will not change in six months,” Trump said in… Continue reading Trump still alleges election fraud, but says ‘it’s hard to get into the Supreme Court’
Prospects of two-State solution ‘more distant’ in Israeli-Palestinian conflict: UN chief says
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 (APP): The United Nations (UN) remains committed to helping resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the prospects of a two-state solution were becoming “more distant,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said. Commemorating the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Sunday, he urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to explore every… Continue reading Prospects of two-State solution ‘more distant’ in Israeli-Palestinian conflict: UN chief says
Ambassador Haque, CAEXPO Secretary General discuss steps to enhance trade, investment
BEIJING, Nov 29 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque met with CAEXPO Secretary General, Wang Lei on the sidelines of 17th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi province of China and discussed ways and means for enhancing Pakistan’s footprint in the premier trade and investment platform which represents 11 countries with combined GDP of… Continue reading Ambassador Haque, CAEXPO Secretary General discuss steps to enhance trade, investment
Pakistan’s support for Palestinian cause will not waver: Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 (APP): Pakistan has renewed its firm support to the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood, as the United Nations (UN) marked the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Sunday. “Our support remains unwavering,” Ambassador Munir Akram said in a message for the occasion. The International Day… Continue reading Pakistan’s support for Palestinian cause will not waver: Munir Akram
Pakistan offers attractive business, investment opportunities for Chinese, ASEAN investors: Ambassador
BEIJING, Nov 29 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque has urged the business and investment community of China and ASEAN countries to tap into the vast and virgin market of Pakistan, particularly with regard to the several Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being set up under the transformative China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In this regard,… Continue reading Pakistan offers attractive business, investment opportunities for Chinese, ASEAN investors: Ambassador
Shenzhen’s Nanshan district plays vital role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative
BEIJING, Nov 28 (APP): Shenzhen’s Nanshan coastal central district has vital importance for the Belt and Road Initiative as as it opens up China to the outside world with five sea and land ports. Among them, Shenzhen Bay Port witnesses more than 100,000 inbound and outbound passengers each day. With the three major ports of… Continue reading Shenzhen’s Nanshan district plays vital role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative
US-based Sikh group announces US $ 1 million for Punjab, Haryana farmers hurt in Delhi’s protests
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (APP): A United States (US)-based Sikh advocacy group, which is planning to organize a worldwide referendum to demand the secession of Punjab from India, Friday announced one million dollars in aid for Punjabi farmers who suffered injuries or damage to their vehicles in clashes with police as they marched into New… Continue reading US-based Sikh group announces US $ 1 million for Punjab, Haryana farmers hurt in Delhi’s protests
India’s economy in “severest recession” amid dire prediction for further deterioration: Report
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (APP): India’s economy is in “severest recession” since 1996 — the year it began publishing its gross domestic product numbers — while other countries, especially China, are fast recovering from the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an American media report. In a dispatch from New Delhi, The New York… Continue reading India’s economy in “severest recession” amid dire prediction for further deterioration: Report
UN chief urges ‘restraint’ after Iranian scientist’s assassination; Israel blamed in US paper report
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday called for restraint after top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was shot dead near Tehran, as a leading United States newspaper, citing three American officials, said that Israel was behind the assassination. “We have noted the reports that an Iranian nuclear scientist has been… Continue reading UN chief urges ‘restraint’ after Iranian scientist’s assassination; Israel blamed in US paper report
Trump says he will leave presidency if Electoral College votes for Biden
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (APP): US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House when the Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Joe Biden’s election win, but continued to cast doubt on the election result. Trump, who was responding to reporters’ questions in Washington following a series of video conferences with military… Continue reading Trump says he will leave presidency if Electoral College votes for Biden
President Alvi invites China-ASEAN countries businessmen to invest in Pakistan’s SEZs
NANNING (China), Nov. 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday invited businessmen from China and ASEAN countries to come and invest in the special economic zones being setup in Pakistan. “We encourage ASEAN countries as well as Chinese businessmen, to invest in the special economic zones in Pakistan”, he said while addressing through video… Continue reading President Alvi invites China-ASEAN countries businessmen to invest in Pakistan’s SEZs
Pakistan to participate in 17th China-ASEAN Expo at China
BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP): Pakistan will participate as a special partner in the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, Guangxi province, China from November 27-30, said Gao Feng, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. “We have invited Pakistan to participate as a special partner in this important event along with 10 ASEAN countries,” he… Continue reading Pakistan to participate in 17th China-ASEAN Expo at China
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to attend SCO meeting of Council of Heads of Govt in Beijing
BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP):Chinese Premier Li Keqiang of State Council will attend the 19th meeting of the council of Heads of Govt of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to be held through video link on November 30, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Thursday. “Since it’s founding 19 years ago, the SCO… Continue reading Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to attend SCO meeting of Council of Heads of Govt in Beijing
Pak-China cooperation to be more diversified in days to come: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque has lauded the holding of China Overseas Investment Fair and said that it was a very important event which took place in this COVID-19 pandemic year. “This is my first time to join COIFAIR and I am really delighted to be here. The China… Continue reading Pak-China cooperation to be more diversified in days to come: Ambassador Haque
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