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
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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
UN chief calls for more investment in universal health coverage
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 7 (Xinhua/APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on governments to invest more in universal health coverage. COVID-19 has shown that universal health coverage, strong public health systems and emergency preparedness are essential, he said in a video message for the launch of his policy brief on COVID-19 and universal health… Continue reading UN chief calls for more investment in universal health coverage
British newspaper exposes bad governance and human right abuses by Modi led BJP regime
LONDON, Oct 07 (APP): India’s right wing populist prime minister, Narendra Modi, has erected an oppressive, Hindu majoritarian power vertical, where inclusive, secular traditions trail-blazed by Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru once proudly stood, the Guardian reported. A latest report published by the British Newspaper, said Amnesty specializes in hard truths.It said that Narendra Modi… Continue reading British newspaper exposes bad governance and human right abuses by Modi led BJP regime
At UN, Pakistan says Hong Kong affairs are China’s internal matters
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 07 (APP): Pakistan, speaking for 55 countries at a U.N. panel, has said that Hong Kong affairs are China’s internal matters, and underscored the importance of non-interference in the domestic affairs of sovereign states–a basic international norm. Ambassador Munir Akram, the Pakistani permanent representative to the UN, was responding to a statement… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan says Hong Kong affairs are China’s internal matters
UN chief condemns escalating violence in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 06 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the continuing escalation of violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone between Armenia and Azerbaijan despite repeated international appeals for them to immediately stop the fighting. “He is gravely concerned by reports of the extension of hostilities, including the targeting of populated areas. He reminds… Continue reading UN chief condemns escalating violence in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone
Health experts, critics slam Trump for tweeting ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of Covid’
NEW YORK, Oct 06 (APP): US health experts and critics responded to President Donald Trump’s tweet to not “be afraid of Covid”, calling the message “preposterous” and “dangerous” for the leader of a nation that has surpassed 210,000 deaths to the deadly virus. President Trump returned to the White House Monday evening, despite still being… Continue reading Health experts, critics slam Trump for tweeting ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of Covid’
Over 200 UK citizens sign open letter condemning BJP’s dictatorial, majoritarian agenda in India
LONDON, Oct 6 (APP): Over 200 prominent citizens from the United Kingdom – artists, journalists, lawyers, politicians and over 50 senior academics – have signed an open letter condemning the ‘dictatorial and majoritarian agenda’ being pursued by Modi led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. These include British MPs cutting across various political parties, including the… Continue reading Over 200 UK citizens sign open letter condemning BJP’s dictatorial, majoritarian agenda in India
Trump’s spokeswoman, other White House staffers test positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK, Oct 05 (APP):US President Donald Trump’s press secretary announced Monday that she had contracted the coronavirus, the latest member of the president’s inner circle or senior Republican to come down with the virus in recent days. Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement posted on Twitter she had tested negative since Thursday, when the… Continue reading Trump’s spokeswoman, other White House staffers test positive for coronavirus
World Teachers’ Day commemorated as coronavirus pushes educators to reimagine future
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 05 (APP): UN agencies and their partners Monday called for thinking “beyond COVID-19” to reimagine education and realize the goal of providing all students with access to quality learning, as they marked World Teachers’ Day. This year’s commemoration highlights the critical contribution teachers have made in ensuring that learning continues during the… Continue reading World Teachers’ Day commemorated as coronavirus pushes educators to reimagine future
Over 200 UK citizens sign open letter condemning BJP’s dictatorial, majoritarian agenda in India
LONDON, Oct 05 (APP): Over 200 prominent citizens from the United Kingdom – artists, journalists, lawyers, politicians and over 50 senior academics – have signed an open letter condemning the ‘dictatorial and majoritarian agenda’ being pursued by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Modi government, The Wire India reported. According to an article published… Continue reading Over 200 UK citizens sign open letter condemning BJP’s dictatorial, majoritarian agenda in India
China, Pakistan companies cooperate each other in textile sector
BEIJING, Oct 5 (APP): Both as textile powerhouses, China and Pakistan are cooperating each other to increase business in the textile sector, said some traders who have had years of business dealings with Pakistan. Pakistani-made coarse yarn delivers good value for money as its advantage in cotton fiber overcomes the weakness of coarse yarn production… Continue reading China, Pakistan companies cooperate each other in textile sector
UN slams suicide attack in Afghan province of Nangarhar
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 05 (APP): The United Nations has strongly condemned Saturday’s suicide attack on a government building in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. At least 13 people were killed and dozens more injured in the attack that targeted a district administrative building in Shinwar, where… Continue reading UN slams suicide attack in Afghan province of Nangarhar
Trump could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday: Doctors
NEW YORK, Oct 04 (APP):US President Donald Trump’s doctors said Sunday his condition was improving and he could be discharged from a hospital near Washington as soon as Monday but that his oxygen levels have dipped twice and that he received supplemental oxygen Friday. The president’s physician, Dr. Sean Conley, in a live press briefing… Continue reading Trump could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday: Doctors
Activists criticise US for ignoring Indian human rights abuses
NEW YORK, Oct 04 (APP): Human rights advocates are criticizing the United States for ignoring India’s rights abuses against Muslims and in occupied Kashmir as Washington and New Delhi forge stronger diplomatic and military ties aimed at neutralizing China’s growing influence in the region, according to a media report. Citing officials, The New York Times… Continue reading Activists criticise US for ignoring Indian human rights abuses
