LONDON, Nov 16 (APP): The World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP)(UK) has appreciated the setting up of specialized technology zones terming it as a great initiative of the Government of Pakistan. “In my view, setting up specialized technology zones is a great initiative. The IT industry demanded Special Technology Zones (STZs) to provide opportunities for… Continue reading WCOP hails setting up of STZs for Overseas Pakistanis
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Efforts on to attract more Chinese tourists to visit Pakistan: Deputy Consul General, Chengdu,
BEIJING, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan is situated at the confluence of many civilizations, and it’s a repository of history over thousands of years and it has everything that a tourist could experience from a tourism point of view, said Mahmood Akhtar, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Chengdu, China. He said,… Continue reading Efforts on to attract more Chinese tourists to visit Pakistan: Deputy Consul General, Chengdu,
China cold chain technology may help Pakistan reduce loss of agri products: Chen Lin
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (APP): China’s cold chain technology may help Pakistan reduce loss of agricultural products and increase the added value, said Chen Lin, vice president of Hefei Lianhui Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. There is close cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani rice seed companies. To meet the needs of seed storage in Pakistan, Chen Lin… Continue reading China cold chain technology may help Pakistan reduce loss of agri products: Chen Lin
China, Pakistan can ensure success of CPEC with help of world community: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Nov 16 (APP): A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday expressed the confidence that China and Pakistan could ensure success of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project with the support of the international community. “We are confident that with support of the international community, China and Pakistan can ensure the success of the CPEC,” he… Continue reading China, Pakistan can ensure success of CPEC with help of world community: Zhao Lijian
Pakistan to be special partner at CAEXPO to be held in Nanning, China
BEIJING, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan will be a special partner country at the forthcoming 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) scheduled to be held on November 27-30 in Nanning, Guangxi province of China. The CAEXPO will be co-sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China and its counterparts in the 10 ASEAN member countries as well as… Continue reading Pakistan to be special partner at CAEXPO to be held in Nanning, China
Trump admits Biden ‘won’ presidential election for the first time – but says won’t concede!
NEW YORK, Nov 15 (APP): US President Donald Trump Sunday appeared to recognize President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the Nov. 3 election, but immediately followed up to clarify that he still has no intention of conceding the election as his legal bids aimed at challenging the results in several states continue. In two… Continue reading Trump admits Biden ‘won’ presidential election for the first time – but says won’t concede!
Pakistan, China working on transportation projects under CPEC in Karachi, Quetta: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Nov 15 (APP): Pakistan and China are discussing and working on many other transportation projects under the framework of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in major cities, including Karachi, capital of Sindh province, and Quetta, capital of Balochistan. The CPEC, in its first phase, focuses on infrastructure and energy development, referencing Gwadar Port projects… Continue reading Pakistan, China working on transportation projects under CPEC in Karachi, Quetta: Ambassador Haque
CIIE provides business opportunities to whole world including Pakistan: CGP Shanghai
BEIJING, Nov 14 (APP ): Consul General at the Consulate General of Pakistan (CGP) in Shanghai, Hussain Haider, said China has led the efforts for the fight against COVID-19, and now China is also leading the efforts for global economic recovery. The China International Import Expo (CIIE) has provided business opportunities shared by the whole… Continue reading CIIE provides business opportunities to whole world including Pakistan: CGP Shanghai
UN chief warns diabetes increases coronavirus risks; urges strengthening of health systems
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (APP): Secretary-General United Nations, Antonio Guterres has warned that people with diabetes are at “increased risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19”. In a message for World Diabetes Day, on Saturday, the United Nation’s (UN) chief called for working together to limit the disease that effects a large number of… Continue reading UN chief warns diabetes increases coronavirus risks; urges strengthening of health systems
ECOSOC chief calls for boosting int’l cooperation to combat organized crime
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (APP): The President of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador of Pakistan Munir Akram, has called for strengthening international cooperation to effectively prevent, investigate and prosecute transnational organized crime, as illicit financial flows remain an “ubiquitous” problem for developed and developing countries. “The reality of organized crime remains complex and multifaceted,… Continue reading ECOSOC chief calls for boosting int’l cooperation to combat organized crime
Pakistan hopes for balanced approach from Biden towards New Delhi, Islamabad: Munir Akram
NEW YORK, Nov 14 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has expressed the hope that United States, under the leadership of President-elect Joe Biden, would adopt a balanced approach towards India and Pakistan, and help prevent an all-out confrontation that threatens the region. “We hope that, as in the past, the U.S.… Continue reading Pakistan hopes for balanced approach from Biden towards New Delhi, Islamabad: Munir Akram
UN warns of war crimes in spiraling conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP): The UN human rights chief Friday called for a full inquiry into possible war crimes in Ethiopia after reports emerged of a massacre of civilians in the Tigray region. “If confirmed as having been deliberately carried out by a party to the current fighting, these killings of civilians would of… Continue reading UN warns of war crimes in spiraling conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
UK welcomes end of fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh
LONDON, Nov 13 (APP): The United Kingdom (UK) has welcomed the fact that the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to end the fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. A statement delivered by Nicola Murray, Deputy Head of Delegation, at the Organization for security and co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Permanent Council on November 12, 2020… Continue reading UK welcomes end of fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh
China extends congratulations to the US President-elect Jo Biden
BEIJING, Nov 13 (APP): A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesman on Friday congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on the election as president and vice president of the US. “We noticed that more country’s leaders and heads of international organizations have congratulated Biden including United Nation Secretary General. We extend congratulations to Mr. Biden and Ms.… Continue reading China extends congratulations to the US President-elect Jo Biden
UN reports 869,770 measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP): Measles killed an estimated 207,500 people worldwide last year after a decade-long failure to reach optimal vaccination coverage, resulting in the highest number of cases for 23 years, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said in a joint report on Thursday. The death… Continue reading UN reports 869,770 measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years
CIIE to promote Pakistan’s exports to China: Ambassador Haque
BEIJING, Nov.13 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said that China International Import Expo (CIIE) is the flagship event of China and it fully supports the exports of Pakistan’s products here. Ambassador Haque said that he was extremely happy to represent Pakistan in the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. “It… Continue reading CIIE to promote Pakistan’s exports to China: Ambassador Haque
Obama’s talks about Rahul Gandhi, other world leaders, in his new book
NEW YORK, Nov 13 (APP): Former US President Barack Obama, in his forthcoming memoir, has made some sharp comments about foreign leaders and politicians, including Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, with whom he interacted during his eight years in the White House. Obama described Gandhi, the 50-year-old Congress leader, as having a “nervous, unformed quality”… Continue reading Obama’s talks about Rahul Gandhi, other world leaders, in his new book
Pakistani movie “˜Parwaz Hai Junoon” hits cinema screens in China from Friday
BEIJING, Nov 13 (APP): Pakistani blockbuster film “Parwaaz Hai Junoon”, featuring Hamza Ali Abbasi, is being screened in China from Friday (November 13). Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haq attended the premier of the movie held here. The film, starring Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir, Kubra Khan and Hania Amir in lead, was… Continue reading Pakistani movie “˜Parwaz Hai Junoon” hits cinema screens in China from Friday
Pakistan urges debt suspension until developing countries’ recover from coronavirus’ havoc
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP): Pakistan Thursday called on the Group of 20 nations, representing the world’s biggest economies, to extend the suspension of debt payments until the coronavirus-hit developing countries have recovered from the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic. “The COVID pandemic has devastated the economies of many developed countries and it has… Continue reading Pakistan urges debt suspension until developing countries’ recover from coronavirus’ havoc
Pakistani female peacekeepers sensitize north Darfur community about dangers of breast cancer
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 12 (APP): Pakistani female peacekeepers serving the African Union-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) field hospital in Kabkabiya organized a campaign dedicated to breast cancer awareness to sensitize the local community about the symptoms and dangers of the disease, while emphasizing the importance of it’s early detection. More than 95 women benefited… Continue reading Pakistani female peacekeepers sensitize north Darfur community about dangers of breast cancer
- Iranian President reiterates commitment to promote bilateral relation with Pakistan
- President of IR Iran, Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is addressing the ceremony in his honour at CM House.
- Iranian President, Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is being conferred a degree by Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori.
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