UNITED NATIONS, Nov 12 (APP): A senior UN official has strongly condemned the attack on a ceremony organized by the French consulate to commemorate the end of World War I in a non-Muslim cemetery in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, that resulted in injuries to at least three persons. High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of… Continue reading Top UN official slams attack on ceremony of French consulate in Saudi Arabia
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Pakistan’s exports to the UK increased by 12 percent in July-Sept 2020-21
LONDON, Nov 12 (APP): Pakistan’s Exports to the United Kingdom (UK) during the July-September 2020-21,despite COVID-19 stood at US $ 465 million as compared to US $ 414 million achieved same period of the last fiscal year, depicting an increase of 12 percent, Economic and Trade Wing of Pakistan High Commission sources said. According to… Continue reading Pakistan’s exports to the UK increased by 12 percent in July-Sept 2020-21
UNGA’s panel adopts with big majority Pakistan’s draft seeking security assurances for non-nuclear states
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 12 (APP): The UN General Assembly’s main committee has adopted, by an overwhelming majority, a Pakistan-sponsored resolution under which the 193-member Assembly would reaffirm the urgent need to reach an early agreement on effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons. Entitled: “Conclusion… Continue reading UNGA’s panel adopts with big majority Pakistan’s draft seeking security assurances for non-nuclear states
UNHCR urges states to end limbo for stateless people by 2024
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 11 (APP):The UN High Commissioner for Refugees , Filippo Grandi , has called on world leaders to take “bold and swift” action to eradicate statelessness by 2024. Marking the sixth anniversary of the #IBelong Campaign, aimed at ending statelessness by 2024, he urged redoubling of efforts to resolve this affront to humanity… Continue reading UNHCR urges states to end limbo for stateless people by 2024
Kashmir silk carpet becomes a hit at 3rd China International Import Expo
BEIJING, Nov. 11 (APP): Handmade silk carpets from Kashmir became one of the best-selling products at the 3rd China International Import Expo which concluded in Shanghai. “Unlike ordinary carpets, for me the Kashmir one is an artwork worth collecting. That’s the reason why I bought it almost without any hesitation despite the high price,” a… Continue reading Kashmir silk carpet becomes a hit at 3rd China International Import Expo
Pakistan’s three disarmament-related resolutions receive big support in UNGA’s panel
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 11 (APP): Three Pakistani draft resolutions focusing on regional disarmament were adopted with overwhelming support by the UN General Assembly’s main committee on Tuesday that diplomats here said could lead to the strengthening of international peace and security. The resolutions dealt with regional disarmament, conventional arms control at regional and sub-regional levels… Continue reading Pakistan’s three disarmament-related resolutions receive big support in UNGA’s panel
UN chief mourns Saeb Erekat’s death, saying he was dedicated to Palestinians’ right of self-determination
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 10 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was “deeply saddened” by the death on Tuesday of Dr. Saeb Erekat, Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary-General and Chief Negotiator for Palestinians in the Middle East Peace Process, saying he was dedicated to Palestinian statehood. “He (Erekat) was dedicated to the peaceful pursuit of justice, dignity… Continue reading UN chief mourns Saeb Erekat’s death, saying he was dedicated to Palestinians’ right of self-determination
Global hunger, population displacement could surge amid coronavirus: UN report warns
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 10 (APP): A new UN report has found global hunger and population displacement — both already at record levels when coronavirus pandemic struck — could surge as people on the move and those reliant on a dwindling flow of remittances desperately seek work to support their families. The first of its kind… Continue reading Global hunger, population displacement could surge amid coronavirus: UN report warns
Pakistani products attract visitors at West China logistics expo
BEIJING, Nov 10 (APP): Pakistani products have attracted a large number of visitors at the West China (Chengdu) International Supply Chain and Smart Logistics Expo 2020 opened in Chengdu, China. As one of the supply chain representatives in this logistics exhibition, Sichuan Chinbreez Import and Export Company displayed Pakistani wooden furniture, carpets, and clothing, etc.… Continue reading Pakistani products attract visitors at West China logistics expo
Indian top military brass misleading country into war: Chinese scholar
BEIJING, Nov 10 (APP): Indian military top brass is actively misleading the country to go to war in order to help Modi administration extricate itself from the domestic crisis. “As I have said many times, China doesn’t want to be hostile to India, nor does it wish to have a war with India. However, China… Continue reading Indian top military brass misleading country into war: Chinese scholar
Nearly half of world’s population excluded from benefits of digitalization’, says ECOSOC president
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 10 (APP): Despite global progress in expanding use of the Internet and information communications technology (ICT), the digital divide between developed and developing countries remains wide, the President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has said. “Digital technologies have made unprecedented progress possible, yet this… Continue reading Nearly half of world’s population excluded from benefits of digitalization’, says ECOSOC president
WHO chief looks forward to working ‘closely’ with Biden, urges boosting fight against coronavirus
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 09 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday hailed the election of Joe Biden as the next US president, with the hope that it could signal stronger global cooperation to end the deadly corona virus pandemic. “We need to reimagine leadership, built on mutual trust and mutual… Continue reading WHO chief looks forward to working ‘closely’ with Biden, urges boosting fight against coronavirus
Pakistan Embassy Beijing observes Iqbal Day with traditional zeal
BEIJING, Nov. 9 (APP): A special ceremony was held at Embassy of Pakistan on Monday to commemorate the birth anniversary of great poet and philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal with traditional zeal. Deputy Head of Mission, Ahmed Farooq read out messages of President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on the day. Minister (Scientific… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy Beijing observes Iqbal Day with traditional zeal
Pakistani jewellery shinning at 3rd China International Import Expo
BEIJING, Nov 9 (APP)::The 3rd China International Import Expo (CIIE) grandly opened in Shanghai. As the world’s first import-themed national-level expo, it connects enterprises across the globe together to tap the great potential of the Chinese market and give fresh impetus to the world economy inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. As many as 13 Pakistani… Continue reading Pakistani jewellery shinning at 3rd China International Import Expo
Republican Senator Romney says Trump won’t go ‘quietly in the night’ after loss to Biden
NEW YORK, Nov 08 (APP):Republican Senator Mitt Romney, who was a presidential candidate in 2012, said Sunday he doesn’t see President Donald Trump going “quietly in the night” after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. Romney told CNN’s “State of the Union” news programme that Trump will “keep on fighting until the very… Continue reading Republican Senator Romney says Trump won’t go ‘quietly in the night’ after loss to Biden
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on winning US Presidential election
LONDON, Nov 08 (APP):The Uinted Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has congratulated to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on winning US Presidential election as President and Vice President, with more votes than any candidate in US history. In a statement issued by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FDCO) on Sunday Foreign, Commonwealth &… Continue reading UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on winning US Presidential election
CIIE first post-COVID expo Pakistani exhibitors held
BEIJING, Nov 8 (APP): China International Import Expo (CIIE) organized its first exhibition after the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. “The 3rd China International Import Expo (CIIE) is the first exhibition we have attended since the Covid-19 outbreak. Our sales were very good last year, so I believe this year will be the same,” Ali, owner… Continue reading CIIE first post-COVID expo Pakistani exhibitors held
China, India hold 8th round of corps commander level meeting
BEIJING, Nov. 8 (APP): China and India had a candid, in-depth and constructive exchange of views on disengagement in the 8th round of China-Indai Corps Commander Level Meeting. The meeting was held along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of China-India border areas, Ministry of National Defense (MND) of China said in… Continue reading China, India hold 8th round of corps commander level meeting
Biden to reverse some Trump’s policies upon taking office; no significant change expected in South Asia
NEW YORK, Nov 08 (APP): US President-elect Joe Biden plans to issue executive orders reversing a number of President Donald Trump’s policies, including Muslim travel ban, as soon as he takes office, a leading American newspaper reported Sunday. That report in The Washington Post comes hours after Biden was declared the winner of the 2020… Continue reading Biden to reverse some Trump’s policies upon taking office; no significant change expected in South Asia
Biden calls America ‘a beacon’ for the globe, vows to lead by ‘power of example’
NEW YORK, Nov 08 (APP): US President-elect Joe Biden has thanked American voters for delivering “a clear victory” for him in the fiercely-fought election, calling America a “beacon for the globe” and promising to lead it by setting an example. “Tonight the whole world is watching America and I believe at our best, America is… Continue reading Biden calls America ‘a beacon’ for the globe, vows to lead by ‘power of example’
- 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.
- Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied: UN
- President Raisi accorded warm welcome on arrival in Karachi
