US returns stolen Ghandara period pieces to Pakistan at New York ceremony

NEW YORK, Nov 03 (APP): The United States on Monday returned 45 pieces of antiquities dating back to the Gandhara period to Pakistan, from where they were stolen. The 2nd century Buddhist artifacts were handed over at a ceremony held at the Pakistan Consulate Consulate General here where New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance… Continue reading US returns stolen Ghandara period pieces to Pakistan at New York ceremony

Biden says he will not let Trump ‘steal’ election by prematurely declaring himself winner, as tensions escalate

NEW YORK, Nov 02 (APP): Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said that he will not let President Donald Trump ‘steal’ the election following a report that the president will prematurely declare himself the winner on Tuesday night if it appears he is ahead. “My response is the president is not going to steal this… Continue reading Biden says he will not let Trump ‘steal’ election by prematurely declaring himself winner, as tensions escalate

UN chief calls for better protection of journalists

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UNITED NATIONS, Nov 02 (APP): Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for better protection of journalists, saying when they are targeted, “societies as a whole pay a price”. “If we do not protect journalists, our ability to remain informed and make evidence-based decisions is severely hampered”, the UN chief said on Monday, the International Day to… Continue reading UN chief calls for better protection of journalists

Exports back to pre-Covid-19 level: Razak Dawood

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Razzak Dawood said Monday that exports of the country were back on track to pre-Covid-19 levels. In a tweet, the advisor said that the exports from the country maintained the growth trend in October 2020 and crossed the $2 billion mark after July 2020 and are… Continue reading Exports back to pre-Covid-19 level: Razak Dawood

Chinese hi-tech, Pakistani cultural elements integrated into OLMT: Yuan Jun

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BEIJING, Nov. 2 (APP): The Orange Line Metro Train (OMLT)’s design was a result of the cooperation between the Chinese and Pakistan companies which integrated the local architecture and cultural elements into the project. Viewed from above, the Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) is winding through Lahore city like a shinning ribbon. “The color of… Continue reading Chinese hi-tech, Pakistani cultural elements integrated into OLMT: Yuan Jun

Pakistani company displays dental, surgical instruments at ‘Dentech China’ in Shanghai

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BEIJING, Nov.2 (APP): A well-reputed Pakistani manufacturer showcased its high quality dental and surgical instruments at the 24th China International Exhibition and Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology and Products or ‘DenTech China’ held in Shanghai. “I displayed my products at a stall comprised of three booths during the four-day exhibition and successfully achieved the target,”… Continue reading Pakistani company displays dental, surgical instruments at ‘Dentech China’ in Shanghai

Biden leads Trump in key US states in presidential election’s final days

NEW YORK, Nov 01 (APP):Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump in a series of polls released Sunday, remaining ahead nationally and in key states, although some state races remain extremely close. The New York Times/Siena College polls showed Biden, 77, ahead in Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona and Wisconsin — all key battleground states… Continue reading Biden leads Trump in key US states in presidential election’s final days

UN chief urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to press on with dialogue to find solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 01 (APP): UN, A statement issued by Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that the UN chief condemns the violence and reiterated that “both sides have the obligation, under international humanitarian law, to take utmost care to spare and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in the conduct of military operations.” Nagorno-Karabakh lies within Azerbaijan… Continue reading UN chief urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to press on with dialogue to find solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Long-term symptoms of coronavirus ‘really concerning’, says WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (APP):The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments around the globe to ensure necessary care for the coronavirus patients reporting long-term symptoms, including damage to major organs. “Although we’re still learning about the virus, what’s clear is that this is not just a virus that kills people. To a significant… Continue reading Long-term symptoms of coronavirus ‘really concerning’, says WHO chief

UK to provide food, medicines to people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

LONDON, Oct 31 (APP):Foreign Secretary United Kingdom, Dominic Raab, on Saturday announced a new UK aid package under which thousands of people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will receive urgent medical supplies, food and safer shelters. A statement of United Kingdom (UK) government said, conflict escalated on September 27 and since then, tens of thousands… Continue reading UK to provide food, medicines to people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

China delivers online training to health professionals from Pakistan, other countries

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BEIJING, Oct 31 (APP): Over 50 health professionals from eight countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia participated in third Virtual Training Courses on rational use of medicines for health professionals in South and Southeast Asia. The course, held successfully in Kunming, was co-sponsored by Department of Commerce of Yunnan, China… Continue reading China delivers online training to health professionals from Pakistan, other countries

US presidential election enters final stretch with Trump lagging behind Biden

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By Iftikhar Ali NEW YORK, Oct 31 (APP): With the 2020 US elections in final stretch, President Donald Trump, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are making their closing pitches to the electorate amid resurgence of coronavirus infections. The President trails Biden in national opinion polls as most voters say they disapprove of… Continue reading US presidential election enters final stretch with Trump lagging behind Biden

UN chief ‘saddened’ by loss of life, damage in quake-hit Turkey; Fai mourns victims

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday expressed his sorrow over the loss of life and the damage from the earthquake in western Turkey. “The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by the powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea today,” his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in a… Continue reading UN chief ‘saddened’ by loss of life, damage in quake-hit Turkey; Fai mourns victims

UN expert calls for accountability as Israel approves highest rate of illegal settlements

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UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (APP): The Israeli government’s recent announcement that it has approved the construction of nearly 5,000 more settlement homes in the occupied Palestinian territory is a grave breach of international law, a UN human rights expert has said. “The international community must answer this grave breach of international law with more than… Continue reading UN expert calls for accountability as Israel approves highest rate of illegal settlements

PIA’s special flight with 225 Pakistani passengers on board arrives in Chengdu on Friday

BEIJING, Oct 30 (APP): A special flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying around 225 Pakistani passengers arrived at Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, the capital of China’s southwest Sichuan province on Friday. In view of the disruption in commercial flight operations, it was eleventh special flight of the national flag carrier to transport Pakistani… Continue reading PIA’s special flight with 225 Pakistani passengers on board arrives in Chengdu on Friday

Pakistani researcher dreams big on Pak-China cooperation in cotton research

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BEIJING, Oct 30 (APP): The flow of knowledge is an important part of scientific research and will be really to see Pakistan and China to cope with the climate change and associated risks in cotton. This was stated by Mian Faisal Nazir, who currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow at Institute of Cotton Research… Continue reading Pakistani researcher dreams big on Pak-China cooperation in cotton research

ECOSOC chief stresses new technologies to recover from devastating coronavirus crisis

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Thursday called for the application of advanced technologies in order to “build back better from the wreckage of the coronavirus crisis” to a more sustainable future. “While coronavirus virus is inflicting unprecedented sufferings on human beings;… Continue reading ECOSOC chief stresses new technologies to recover from devastating coronavirus crisis

UN slams knife attack inside church in Nice, France, which left three dead

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday strongly condemned a knife attack inside a church in the southern French city of Nice, which reportedly left three worshippers dead. In a statement released by his spokesperson, the UN chief extended his condolences to the families of the victims, and reaffirmed “the solidarity… Continue reading UN slams knife attack inside church in Nice, France, which left three dead

Food security depends on efficiency of agriculture production: Vladimir Norov

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BEIJING, Oct 29 (APP): Secretary-General Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Vladimir Norov Thursday said that today food security and sources of livelihood for millions of people all over the world depended on the efficiency of agricultural production and international food trade. “The SCO countries, where rural population accounts for 52.6 percent, or 1.7 billion people, have… Continue reading Food security depends on efficiency of agriculture production: Vladimir Norov

US-India relations should not be directed at any other country: China

BEIJING, Oct 29 (APP): A spokesperson of Chinese defense ministry Thursday said the development of United States (US) and India’s relations should help maintain regional peace and stability and should not be directed at any other country. “We have noticed relevant reports. We believe that the development of US-India relations should help maintain regional peace… Continue reading US-India relations should not be directed at any other country: China

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