BEIJING, Oct 14 (APP) A Pakistani jewelry company is set to display its products in the diamond and gems pavilion at the upcoming third China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. Pakistani jewelry company Winza will make the debut of a 10-carat unheated Kashmir sapphire at this… Continue reading Pakistani jewelry company to participate in China Import Expo, Shanghai
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WHO warns global tuberculosis progress at risk amid coronavirus pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO), has called for urgent action and funding to sustain progress in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB), warning that global targets for prevention and treatment “will likely be missed”. Although TB cases fell by 9 per cent and deaths by 14 per cent between 2015 and… Continue reading WHO warns global tuberculosis progress at risk amid coronavirus pandemic
Pakistan Army Team wins Pace Sticking Competition at Sandhurst
LONDON Oct 14 (APP): Pakistan Army team won the International Pace Sticking Competition held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, United Kingdom (UK) on October 13, 2020. A statement of Pakistan High Commission London issued here said, while displaying the highest standards of drill, turnout and discipline, the team from Pakistan Military Academy won this… Continue reading Pakistan Army Team wins Pace Sticking Competition at Sandhurst
World Bank approves $12B to fight COVID-19
ANKARA, Oct 14 (AA/APP): The World Bank late on Tuesday approved an envelope of $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of novel coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments for their residents. The financing is part of an overall World Bank Group (WBG) package of up to $160 billion through June 2021… Continue reading World Bank approves $12B to fight COVID-19
7th round of China-India military commanders’ talks held: Chinese Defense Ministry
BEIJING, Oct 13 (APP): The 7th round of senior commander level meeting of China and India was held in Chushul, Chinese Defense Ministry’s Spokesperson Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang announced on Tuesday. In a statement issued here, he said that the meeting was positive, constructive and had enhanced understanding of each other’s positions. The two sides… Continue reading 7th round of China-India military commanders’ talks held: Chinese Defense Ministry
No recognition for Ladakh Union Territory, Arunachal Pradesh illegally set up by India: China
BEIJING, Oct 13 (APP): China does not recognize the Ladakh Union Territory, illegally set up by India and the Arunachal Pradesh, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Likjian said on Tuesday. “First, I want to make it clear that China does not recognise the Ladakh Union Territory, illegally set up by the Indian side and the… Continue reading No recognition for Ladakh Union Territory, Arunachal Pradesh illegally set up by India: China
Pakistan urges creation of facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP): Pakistan has called for establishing a facility under UN’s umbrella to provide adequate financing for infrastructure investment in developing countries to spur economic development as they cope with the losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic has created the worst recession in a century — over a 100 million… Continue reading Pakistan urges creation of facility for infrastructure investment in developing countries
Pro-Modi Republic TV faces police probe for ratings fraud: Report
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (APP): India’s most-contentious television channel, Republic TV, a strong supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and known for its virulent anti-Pakistan campaign, is now under criminal investigation for alleged ratings fraud, according to a media report published Sunday. The move by Mumbai police drew a strong denial from Arnab Goswami, it’s… Continue reading Pro-Modi Republic TV faces police probe for ratings fraud: Report
Biden maintains lead over Trump in final weeks leading to presidential election: new poll
NEW YORK, Oct 10 (APP):US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is viewed more favourably than Republican President Donald Trump among Americans on most issues with less than a month to go until the general election, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. Pew conducted the national randomized survey among nearly 12,000 U.S. adults, 10,543… Continue reading Biden maintains lead over Trump in final weeks leading to presidential election: new poll
British High Commissioner stuns by natural beauty of GB, Hunza and Chitral
LONDON Oct 10 (APP): British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner has said that he was blown away by natural beauty of the Nothern Pakistan, Gilgit Baltistan, Hunza and Chitral. “In my first visit to the North of Pakistan, I was blown away by its natural beauty. But the potential for sustainable tourism and its… Continue reading British High Commissioner stuns by natural beauty of GB, Hunza and Chitral
China joins global effort to ensure COVID vaccine access for all
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 (APP): China is among three additional countries to have signed on to a global initiative aimed at ensuring fair and equitable access to a coronavirus vaccine once developed, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), a UN specialized agency. Together with South Korea and the tiny Pacific island of Nauru, China… Continue reading China joins global effort to ensure COVID vaccine access for all
Newly elected students’ council takes oath at Pakistan Embassy College Beijing
BEIJING, Oct 10 (APP): The newly elected students’ council of the Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) took oath of their offices in an auspicious investiture ceremony held in the college gymnasium here on Friday. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque graced the occasion as the chief guest. Principal, Shazia Amjad, staff and the students… Continue reading Newly elected students’ council takes oath at Pakistan Embassy College Beijing
Pakistan one of nine production bases of Gree electric appliances around world
BEIJING, Oct 10 (APP): Pakistan is one of nine production bases of Gree electric appliances, world’s largest air conditioning manufacturer headquartered in Zhuhai, China’s Guangdong province. Gree has nine production bases around the world, seven are located in China, another two in Pakistan and Brazil with more than 90,000 employees. “Currently, we are exporting our… Continue reading Pakistan one of nine production bases of Gree electric appliances around world
At UN, Pakistan calls for keeping focus on children’s plight in IIOJK
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 10 (APP): Pakistan has urged the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict to remain focused on the suffering of children in Indian occupied Kashmir (IIOJK), saying they are going through the “worst form of atrocities” unleashed by the occupying forces. “Over the past seventy years, succeeding generations of Kashmiri… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan calls for keeping focus on children’s plight in IIOJK
Stolen assets of developing countries must be returned: Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 09 (APP): Pakistan has called for creating a “robust” mechanism for the return of stolen assets of developing countries that illicitly flow to “haven” nations. “These flows stifle economic growth in the developing countries and condemn their poor population to a life of inequality and indignity,” Aamir Khan, deputy permanent representative of… Continue reading Stolen assets of developing countries must be returned: Pakistan
Trump pulls out of 2nd debate with Biden after organizers say it would be virtual
NEW YORK, Oct 08 (APP): US President Donald Trump pulled out of next week’s debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden after the nonpartisan debate commission announced it will take place virtually because of the president’s bout with coronavirus, with his campaign announcing he’ll hold a public meeting that night instead. “I’m not going to… Continue reading Trump pulls out of 2nd debate with Biden after organizers say it would be virtual
China’s border troops given ready-to-assemble thermal shelters amid standoff with India
BEIJING, Oct 8 (APP): Chinese border troops, stationed in plateau areas, were recently equipped with ready-to-assemble thermal shelters, a guarantee they could get through the chilly winter and support the military’s combat readiness in extreme weather. The use of thermal shelters comes amid the ongoing border tension between China and India, with experts saying it… Continue reading China’s border troops given ready-to-assemble thermal shelters amid standoff with India
Pakistani, Indian delegates clash over Kashmir at UN’s two panels
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 08 (APP): Delegates of India and Pakistan engaged in a verbal duel at two UN panels Wednesday night after Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram highlighted New Delhi’s human rights abuses in Occupied Kashmir and drew attention to the rising Islamophobia across India in his hard-hitting speeches. Ambassador Akram spoke in the General Assembly’s… Continue reading Pakistani, Indian delegates clash over Kashmir at UN’s two panels
Pakistan urges world community to push India to grant Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 08 (APP): Pakistan has called on world community to demand that India halts its human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir, accepts international inquiry commission and agrees to implement UN Security Council resolutions guaranteeing self-determination to the Kashmiri people. “Appeasement of this Indian government abets impunity, begets violence and threatens regional peace and… Continue reading Pakistan urges world community to push India to grant Kashmiris’ right to self-determination
UN chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage, starting now
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 07 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of strong public health systems and emergency preparedness for communities and economies globally, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, calling for greater investments in universal health coverage. Launching his latest policy brief, “COVID-19 and Universal Health Coverage”, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on everyone… Continue reading UN chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage, starting now
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
