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
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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
Top UN official slams attack on ceremony of French consulate in Saudi Arabia
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
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
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