BEIJING, Nov 6 (APP):Matiari-Lahore direct current transmission line project is equivalent to the “main artery” of Pakistan’s North-South transmission power grid, China Power Equipment Corporation’s third business Chief Engineer Chang Yong said. “Previously, Pakistan had only AC power transmission projects. In terms of long-distance, large-capacity power transmission, compared with AC transmission, DC transmission projects have… Continue reading Matiari-Lahore project equivalent to main artery of North-South transmission power grid: Chief Engineer
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Pakistan warns against perils of inciting hatred based on religion
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 06 (APP): Voicing concern over rising Islamophobia in the world, Pakistan on Thursday urged the UN Human Rights Council to take urgent steps to instill a better understanding of the dangers of incitement to hatred and discrimination based on one’s religion. “Today, Islamophobia is unmistakable in the political manifestos of certain political… Continue reading Pakistan warns against perils of inciting hatred based on religion
Pakistan, China may explore new retail cooperation: Chinese Scholar
BEIJING, Nov 6 (APP): China is willing to share experience with Pakistan with regard to the development of new retail business. Both the countries may conduct in-depth discussions on the development of new retail business and make joint efforts to explore new retail business in the region so as to speed up the economic recovery… Continue reading Pakistan, China may explore new retail cooperation: Chinese Scholar
Trump says ‘STOP THE COUNT’ of ballots as six key US states continue tallies
NEW YORK, Nov 05 (APP): US President Donald Trump tweeted “STOP THE COUNT” on Thursday as officials in key battleground states continued to tally legally cast ballots, and Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential candidate, moved within 17 electoral votes of being able to claim victory. The states of Arizona, Alaska, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia and… Continue reading Trump says ‘STOP THE COUNT’ of ballots as six key US states continue tallies
Guard against violence and bullying in schools: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 05 (APP): Children face violence and bullying at school all over the world, with one in every three students subject to attacks at least once a month and one in 10, a victim of cyberbullying, the UN said on Thursday. The warning from The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), based… Continue reading Guard against violence and bullying in schools: UN
Key US battleground states continue to tally votes as Biden inches closer to victory
NEW YORK, Nov 05 (APP): Former United States Vice President Joe Biden set a new record for the most votes won by a U.S. presidential candidate and is now within striking distance of winning the presidency, with the Trump campaign filing a barrage of lawsuits challenging the validity of the count. Biden, the Democratic Party’s… Continue reading Key US battleground states continue to tally votes as Biden inches closer to victory
Pakistan’s iron ore, copper ore displayed at 3rd China Import Expo, Shanghai
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP): A Pakistani Company has showcased iron ore and copper ore at the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai. Huazhilong International Trading Private Ltd. Pakistan displayed its products particularly Pakistan’s iron ore and copper ore at its booth at the exhibition, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Thursday.… Continue reading Pakistan’s iron ore, copper ore displayed at 3rd China Import Expo, Shanghai
Colored wheat varieties, its products more suitable for promotion in Pakistan: Prof Yizhe
BEIJING, Nov. 5 (APP): The high-yield and nutritious colored wheat varieties are more suitable for promotion in Southeast Asian countries such as Pakistan, said He Yizhe, associate professor of Department of Seed Science at Northwest A&F University, China . Though rice is the main food in most Southeast Asian countries, the iron, zinc and other… Continue reading Colored wheat varieties, its products more suitable for promotion in Pakistan: Prof Yizhe
Protesters across US demand every vote be counted after presidential election
NEW YORK, Nov 05 (APP):Protesters across the US, most aligned with Democrats and progressives, turned out on Wednesday evening to demand that officials “count every vote”, according to media reports. In New York City, thousands marched past boarded-up luxury stores on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, as the presidential race remained too close to call and ballots… Continue reading Protesters across US demand every vote be counted after presidential election
UN, partners regret US exit from Paris climate accord
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 05 (APP):The UN and its partners have voiced regret over United States’ departure from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, saying they remain committed to working with American stakeholders and those around the world to accelerate climate action. On Wednesday, the US formally withdrew from the 2015 the Paris accord, a decision… Continue reading UN, partners regret US exit from Paris climate accord
SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting to be held via video link on Nov 10
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):The 20th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held via video link on November 10. Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech at the meeting hosted by Russia, the rotating chair of the regional body via video link, Chinese Foreign Ministry… Continue reading SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting to be held via video link on Nov 10
High Commission to remain open during lockdown
LONDON, Nov 04 (APP):The High Commission for Pakistan in London and its Consulates in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain open for essential consular services. A statement issued by the High Commission here on Wednesday however, said that in view of the United Kinngdom (UK) Government’s instructions issued with regard to COVID-19 lockdown, the… Continue reading High Commission to remain open during lockdown
Trump claims victory in US presidential election, after rival Biden says he is ‘on track to win’
NEW YORK, Nov 04 (APP):US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that he had won the presidential election even though millions of votes are still being counted, after his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, told supporters that he was “on track to win” the hotly-contested race. “This is a fraud on the American public,” he told… Continue reading Trump claims victory in US presidential election, after rival Biden says he is ‘on track to win’
China acknowledges major progress achieved through CPEC projects
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP):Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that seven years after the launch of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), major progress had been achieved with many projects started or completed bringing more than US$25 billion of direct investments to Pakistan. During his regular briefing held here, Wang Wenbin particularly mentioned the completion… Continue reading China acknowledges major progress achieved through CPEC projects
China rejects Indian statement over provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP): China on Wednesday rejected Indian statement over the provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and called for resolution of Kashmir issue peacefully and properly in accordance with the United Nations Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India. “I have noted relevant reports. China’s position on… Continue reading China rejects Indian statement over provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan
Matiari-Lahore HVDC Transmission line new milestone in Pakistan’s power history
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (APP): Recently, one of the key projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Matiari to Lahore ±660 kV High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Line Project, has almost been completed as its Lahore converter station DC bipolar finished open line test. The 886 kilometers of transmission line runs from the southwest to… Continue reading Matiari-Lahore HVDC Transmission line new milestone in Pakistan’s power history
ECOSOC chief says ‘unequal word order’ hampering UN in meeting challenges, urges int’l cooperation
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 04 (APP): The head of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, told the Security Council Tuesday that the present “unequal world order” was responsible for the member states’ failure in living up to the ideals of collective and cooperative security, and called for international cooperation to address… Continue reading ECOSOC chief says ‘unequal word order’ hampering UN in meeting challenges, urges int’l cooperation
US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls
By IFTIKHAR ALI NEW YORK, Nov 03 (APP): Americans went to the polls on Tuesday to choose between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden following one of the most divisive presidential campaigns amid a surging coronavirus pandemic and threats of civil unrest. Nearly 100 million people had already cast their ballots before… Continue reading US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls
Xinjiang Islamic Association denies ‘forceful demolition’ of mosques in Xinjiang
BEIJING, Nov 3 (APP):Western accusations of “forceful demolition of mosques,” “persecution of religious leaders,” and “restrictions of religious freedom” in Xinjiang are “ridiculous” and “groundless,” and the lies and slandering have deeply offended the feelings of Xinjiang people and tarnished the true picture of Xinjiang, Xinjiang Islamic Association said on Tuesday. To provide safer and… Continue reading Xinjiang Islamic Association denies ‘forceful demolition’ of mosques in Xinjiang
China dismisses report of occupying Nepalese land near border area
BEIJING, Nov 3 (APP)::A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Tuesday rejected a media report about China occupying the Nepalese land and said that the report was completely unfounded roumour. “I want to point out that the report is completely unfounded rumour,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said while responding to question in this regard.… Continue reading China dismisses report of occupying Nepalese land near border area
