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

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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

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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’

CPEC progressing rapidly lays foundation for Pakistan’s industrial development: CRI Urdu

BEIJING, Nov 8 (APP): The projects being implemented under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative would not only benefit certain areas but to promote development across Pakistan, China Radio International (CRI) Urdu commented. “The way the CPEC projects have been implemented over the last five years and… Continue reading CPEC progressing rapidly lays foundation for Pakistan’s industrial development: CRI Urdu

‘Kashmir sapphire’ attracts connoisseurs, collectors at 3rd China Import Expo, Shanghai

BEIJING, Nov. 8 (APP): The 10-carat unheated Kashmir sapphire showcased by a Pakistani jewelry company has drawn attention of connoisseurs and collectors from all over the world at the ongoing third China International Import Expo being held in Shanghai. “We are very pleased to present the rare and precious gemstones from Pakistan,” said Dr. Aqeel… Continue reading ‘Kashmir sapphire’ attracts connoisseurs, collectors at 3rd China Import Expo, Shanghai

Spontaneous celebrations erupt across US after Biden’s victory

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NEW YORK, Nov 07 (APP): Celebrations broke out across US cities with people dancing in the streets, motorists honking their horns and cheers filling the air as Joe Biden is named the next president of the United States on Saturday. Biden was called the next president at 11.25 a.m. ( 9:25 pm PST) Saturday by… Continue reading Spontaneous celebrations erupt across US after Biden’s victory

Newlywed Pakistani-American couple drowns on honeymoon in Caribbean days after marriage

NEW YORK, Nov 07 (APP): A newlywed Pakistani-American couple drowned on their honeymoon in the Caribbean last week — just four days after they got married in East Meadow on Long Island, a suburb of New York City. Muhammad Malik, 35, a Manhattan attorney, and his 29-year-old wife, Dr. Noor Shah, a surgeon in the… Continue reading Newlywed Pakistani-American couple drowns on honeymoon in Caribbean days after marriage

Ambassador Haque witnesses agreement signing between Pakistan and Xinjiang enterprise

BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has praised the important work carried out by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corporation (XPCC) enterprises on various infrastructure projects in Pakistan. He made these remarks in his keynote speech at the XPCC investment and trade cooperation forum on the side-lines of the Third China… Continue reading Ambassador Haque witnesses agreement signing between Pakistan and Xinjiang enterprise

UK appoints champion to support developing countries to deal with climate change

LONDON, Nov 07 (APP): Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed the former Secretary of State for International Development, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, as the UK’s International Champion on Adaptation and Resilience for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, Presidency. A statement issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the… Continue reading UK appoints champion to support developing countries to deal with climate change

UN chief hopes Myanmar elections to help return of persecuted Rohingya Muslims refugees

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 07 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed hope that the November 8 general elections in Myanmar would open the door for the return of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees “in safety and dignity.” In a statement issued here on Friday, he also hoped that the elections would help “advance… Continue reading UN chief hopes Myanmar elections to help return of persecuted Rohingya Muslims refugees

‘We’re going to win this race’: Biden confident of victory as his lead over Trump grows

NEW YORK, Nov 07 (APP): Former US Vice President Joseph Biden Friday swept into the lead in the state of Pennsylvania, where a victory would give him the presidency, and was ahead in three other critical battleground states as his campaign focused on a presidential transition process and officials worked to tally the remaining votes.… Continue reading ‘We’re going to win this race’: Biden confident of victory as his lead over Trump grows

China signs contracts to buy commodities from 15 countries including Pakistan

BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP): China’s State Development and Investment Corp has announced that it has signed procurement contracts with 20 foreign companies during the ongoing third China International Import Expo being held in Shanghai. The purchase covers more than 20 kinds of commodities including grain, fruit, textiles and chemical products from 15 economies such as… Continue reading China signs contracts to buy commodities from 15 countries including Pakistan

Cherries export from Pakistan to China to start from next year: Li Wei

BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP): The first batch of cherries is expected to export from Pakistan to China next year, said Li Wei, business representative of Huazhilong International Trading Private Ltd. Pakistan. “Pakistani cherries are really good, including sweetness and quality. China can provide technical assistance to manage orchards, while Pakistan can provide workers, so that… Continue reading Cherries export from Pakistan to China to start from next year: Li Wei

All-cargo air service links ASEAN, northwest China, Pakistan

BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP): An air cargo service route has been launched linking northwest China’s Lanzhou, Phnom Penh of Cambodia, and Lahore in Pakistan. The first such flight carried 18 tonnes of dried mango to Lanzhou on Oct. 30. It left Lanzhou on the same day for Lahore carrying Chinese household products, according to the… Continue reading All-cargo air service links ASEAN, northwest China, Pakistan

Fai slams series of Indian raids on rights activities and bodies in Kashmir

NEW YORK, Nov 07 (APP): A prominent Kashmiri leader has decried India’s stepped up repressive measures targeting human rights activists and organizations as well as media offices in Jammu and Kashmir, and urged the international community to push New Delhi to settle the Kashmir dispute. “We condemn the Indian government’s continued Hindutva fascist assault on… Continue reading Fai slams series of Indian raids on rights activities and bodies in Kashmir

Biden to address Americans Friday as he inches towards hard-fought victory

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NEW YORK, Nov 06 (APP):Former US Vice President Joe Biden took the lead over President Donald Trump in his home state of Pennsylvania, whose 20 electoral votes would put him past the threshold for victory. Biden, who was winning the popular vote by more than four million votes and has already won 253 electoral votes,… Continue reading Biden to address Americans Friday as he inches towards hard-fought victory

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