UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):An additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030, due to the severe long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number to more than a billion worldwide, a new study from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has found. According to the study, released on Thursday,… Continue reading Coronavirus could push over 200 million more people into extreme poverty: UN data
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UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday issued its largest ever emergency funding appeal for $6.4 billion to reach 300 million people, including more than 190 million children affected by humanitarian crises amidst the coronavirus pandemic, with essential support and services through the end of 2021. The appeal is a 35… Continue reading UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises
At Covid-19 summit, ECOSOC chief urges a ‘bold’ world response to fight pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Thursday called for a “bold” response by the world community to the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed 1.5 million live worldwide, disrupted economies, and left tens of millions of people unemployed in rich and poor countries.… Continue reading At Covid-19 summit, ECOSOC chief urges a ‘bold’ world response to fight pandemic
China welcomes, appreciates Afghan govt-Taliban peace deal in Doha, Qatar
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China on Thursday welcomed and appreciated the preliminary deal reached between the Afghan government and Taliban representatives in Doha, Qatar, to press on with peace talks, their first written agreement in 19 years. “China welcomes and appreciates the agreement reached between two sides on realizing peace at an early date which is… Continue reading China welcomes, appreciates Afghan govt-Taliban peace deal in Doha, Qatar
China acknowledges major progress in CPEC infrastructure, energy projects
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China on Thursday acknowledged a major progress, especially in the infrastructure and energy projects, being completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. “CPEC is an important pilot programme in China and Pakistan joint efforts to build the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and there has been a major progress recently especially in… Continue reading China acknowledges major progress in CPEC infrastructure, energy projects
CPEC laid sound foundation for modernization of Pakistan’s economy: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as one of its most prominent and successful flagship projects of the Belt and Road Initiative, has laid a sound foundation for modernization of Pakistan’s economy, said Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque. “In the next phase, the convergence of traditional and digital infrastructure would be essential… Continue reading CPEC laid sound foundation for modernization of Pakistan’s economy: Ambassador Haque
At UN, Pakistan rejects India’s ‘baseless’ claims on Kartarpur sahib corridor
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Pakistan Wednesday categorically debunked an Indian claim at the United Nations that Islamabad had transferred the management of the Kartarpur sahib border crossing for Sikh pilgrims to a non-Sikh body. “We categorically reject India’s willful propaganda against the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor,” Pakistani delegate Muhammad Zulqarnain Chheena told the General Assembly… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan rejects India’s ‘baseless’ claims on Kartarpur sahib corridor
China-Pakistan defense cooperation conducive to promoting rebalance of power in South Asia: Global Times
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP): The Indian reaction over security and defense cooperation between China and Pakistan was obviously an over-interpretation of actual situation as it was conducive to promoting the rebalance of power in South Asia. The security and defense cooperation between China and Pakistan can help enhance the confidence of other South Asian countries… Continue reading China-Pakistan defense cooperation conducive to promoting rebalance of power in South Asia: Global Times
UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Despite vehement opposition from European Union and other western nations as well as India, the UN General Assembly Wednesday adopted a Pakistan-Philippines sponsored resolution on promoting inter religious and intercultural dialogue that underscored the need for respecting sacred religious symbols. The resolution received a majority of 90 votes, none against,… Continue reading UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols
Nearly 100 world leaders, including PM Imran Khan, to speak at landmark UN session on coronavirus
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Nearly 100 world leaders, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, are set to address the U.N. General Assembly’s two-day special session, which opens Thursday, on the response to the deadly coronavirus pandemic and forge a united path forward to better recovery, including access to a vaccine. The pandemic has claimed… Continue reading Nearly 100 world leaders, including PM Imran Khan, to speak at landmark UN session on coronavirus
Coronavirus drives wages down, ILO report finds
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): Global pressure on wages from coronavirus will not stop with the arrival of a vaccine, the head of the International Labour Organization (ILO) warned Wednesday, coinciding with a major report showing how the pandemic had reversed a trend of rising wages across the world, hitting women workers and the low-paid… Continue reading Coronavirus drives wages down, ILO report finds
Sikhs hold big rally outside Indian consulate in New York in support of protesting farmers in India
NEW YORK, Dec 02 (APP): Hundreds of American-Sikhs staged a demonstration outside the Indian Consulate General in New York on Tuesday to express their support for the farmers in India protesting against new farm laws. Images from the protest site show large number of people, mostly Sikhs, raising anti-Modi slogans and holding placards that read,… Continue reading Sikhs hold big rally outside Indian consulate in New York in support of protesting farmers in India
At UN, Pakistan urges tough global action to defeat resurging fascist ideologies
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP):Pakistan called for “concerted” global action to defeat resurging fascist ideologies at a solemn meeting of the UN General Assembly held on Tuesday to commemorate victims of the Second World War. “We are, unfortunately, witnessing a global resurgence of fascist ideologies, hate speech, xenophobia, Islamophobia, incitement to violence and acts of… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan urges tough global action to defeat resurging fascist ideologies
UN chief voices deep worry over ‘grim realities’ endured by Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): The Palestinian people are facing “grim realities” as they confront the decreasing possibility of a negotiated settlement to end the conflict with Israel, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday. “I address you today with a deep sense of worry about the grim realities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the… Continue reading UN chief voices deep worry over ‘grim realities’ endured by Palestinians
Emergency funding needed to help coronavirus-hit poorer countries avoid economic collapse: ECOSOC chief
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): The President of U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for providing emergency financing for coronavirus-hit developing countries to enable them to avoid economic collapse, as he stressed the need for international cooperation at this critical stage. “There will be debt defaults and economic… Continue reading Emergency funding needed to help coronavirus-hit poorer countries avoid economic collapse: ECOSOC chief
Guangxi, Guangdong regions big markets for Pakistan’s quality merchandise, attractive handicrafts: Commercial Counselor
GUANGZHOU, Dec 2 (APP): China’s Guangxi autonomous region and Guangdong province are big markets for Pakistani products and there is a need to further explore these areas to enhance exports from Pakistan, said Muhammad Irfan, Commercial Counselor, Pakistan Consulate General, Guangzhou, China. “Nanning, Guangxi autonomous region and whole of the Guangdong province are basically a… Continue reading Guangxi, Guangdong regions big markets for Pakistan’s quality merchandise, attractive handicrafts: Commercial Counselor
Chinese defense chief’s South Asia tour to safeguard regional security: Global Times
BEIJING, Dec 2 (APP): Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to key neighbors – Pakistan and Nepal in the Southwest border were of practical meaning to safeguard regional security, according to observers. Wei met with Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad and discussed a wide range of… Continue reading Chinese defense chief’s South Asia tour to safeguard regional security: Global Times
Sino-Pak cooperation in logistics contributes to trade facilitation between two countries
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): With the deepening of China-Pakistan trade ties, joint ventures and other in-depth cooperation in logistics sector contribute to trade facilitation between the two countries as China was Pakistan’s largest trading partner and the second largest export destination country. CP WWL, a joint venture between Freight Connection Pakistan and Worldwide Logistics Group,… Continue reading Sino-Pak cooperation in logistics contributes to trade facilitation between two countries
Ambassador Haque, Governor Guangxi explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque called on Governor of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Lan Tianli to review bilateral relations and explore new avenues of economic and commercial cooperation between Pakistan and Guangxi. Pakistan is participating as special partner of cooperation in the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO). During the… Continue reading Ambassador Haque, Governor Guangxi explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation
China Southern Airlines launches direct from Wuhan to Islamabad
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): China Southern Airlines has launched a direct flight linking the central Chinese city of Wuhan with Islamabad, according to the airline’s local branch in Hubei Province. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 787, departed with 143 passengers on Monday, carrying 12 tons of goods including communication devices and medical equipment,… Continue reading China Southern Airlines launches direct from Wuhan to Islamabad
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