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
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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
High Commission for Pakistan in London starts a daily appointment system for Consular Services
LONDON, Oct 04 (APP): Pakistan High Commission in London on Saturday announced that in order to facilitate Pakistani Community for Consular Services, the High Commission has started a daily appointment system for Consular Services. According to a statement of the High Commission issued here said that the appointments for Consular Services (Passport, NADRA and attestation)… Continue reading High Commission for Pakistan in London starts a daily appointment system for Consular Services
Human rights declining in Modi’s India, says US scholar citing abuses in Kashmir
NEW YORK, Oct 03 (APP): An Indian-American academician has brushed aside India’s reasons for its recent tough action against Amnesty International, saying “ample evidence” existed that the government was in fact irritated by the international human rights body’s unfavourable reports on the situation in Indian occupied Kashmir, the recent New Delhi riots and the legislation… Continue reading Human rights declining in Modi’s India, says US scholar citing abuses in Kashmir
AJK begins preparations to commemorate 15th Anniversary of October 8, earthquake as National Disaster Awareness Day:
MIRPUR (AJK): Oct 03 (APP): Necessary preparations have been stated to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of history’s worst earthquake of October 8, 2005 across Azad Jammu Kashmir as the National Disaster Awareness Day with the glowing tributes to be paid to the victims of the catastrophe in the region. “In the AJK’s metropolis Muzaffarabad, the… Continue reading AJK begins preparations to commemorate 15th Anniversary of October 8, earthquake as National Disaster Awareness Day:
UN chief calls for new push to eliminate nuclear weapons
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 03 (APP): The world must return to the path of nuclear disarmament and diffuse a looming arms race among nations with atomic arsenals, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the final major event of the General Assembly’s high level week on Friday. The elimination of nuclear weapons is vital to the “survival of… Continue reading UN chief calls for new push to eliminate nuclear weapons
China, Pak launch comprehensive project of eye health for children, adolescents
BEIJING, Oct 3 (APP): China and Pakistan have launched a comprehensive project of eye health for children and adolescents in Pakistan aimed at making efforts to boost the health corridor. Under the joint promotion of the Liaoning Provincial Development and Reform Commission and Pakistan Embassy in China, a signing ceremony of the cooperation was held… Continue reading China, Pak launch comprehensive project of eye health for children, adolescents
White House doctor says Trump ‘doing very well’ amid coronavirus treatment
NEW YORK, Oct 03 (APP): US President Donald Trump is being treated at a military hospital near the capital city of Washington for coronavirus and has begun receiving an anti-viral drug, his doctor announced Friday night. “Going well, I think! Thank you to all. LOVE!!!,” the president tweeted after having been moved to the Walter… Continue reading White House doctor says Trump ‘doing very well’ amid coronavirus treatment
Progress towards gender equality under threat: UN chief warns
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 02 (APP): Warning that the coronavirus pandemic could erase recent “fragile progress” towards gender equality, UN Secretary-General Antonio Thursday urged governments around the world to act and put women at the center of recovery and response. The UN chief issued the warning in a speech to a UN General Assembly high-level meeting… Continue reading Progress towards gender equality under threat: UN chief warns
Beijing-Islamabad ties ‘unbreakable,’ says Munir Akram; laud’s China’s role at UN
NEW YORK, Oct 02 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has praised China’s leading role at the UN, saying its policies are based on principles of the UN Charter, support for multilateralism and “win-win” cooperation. Speaking at a virtual reception, hosted by Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun, to mark his country’s national day,… Continue reading Beijing-Islamabad ties ‘unbreakable,’ says Munir Akram; laud’s China’s role at UN
China imports US$41.836 million worth of cotton yarn from Pakistan in August
BEIJING, Oct 2 (APP): China has imported US$ 41.836 million worth of cotton yarn from Pakistan in August, which is 4.36 times the US$ 9.592 million in the same period last year, with a year-on-year increase of 336 percent, as per data from China’s General Administration of Customs. Huang Xifen, sales executive of import and… Continue reading China imports US$41.836 million worth of cotton yarn from Pakistan in August
President Trump, his wife, test positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK, Oct 02 (APP): US President Donald Trump and first lady, Melania, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House physician announced Friday morning. “Tonight, @FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States) and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”… Continue reading President Trump, his wife, test positive for coronavirus
As UNGA’s historic debate wraps, PM Imran’s speech rated ‘most viewed’ among world leaders on UN’s YouTube
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 01 (APP): The UN General Assembly has wrapped up its annual annual debate in which, for the first time in the UN’s history, global leaders were not able to participate in person, but the 193-member body’s President said Wednesday that the precautions forced by the coronavirus pandemic “did not prevent multilateralism from… Continue reading As UNGA’s historic debate wraps, PM Imran’s speech rated ‘most viewed’ among world leaders on UN’s YouTube
Pakistan being seen as a top tourist,investment destination: Mozzam
LONDON, Oct 01 (APP): Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Moazzam Ahmed Khan has said that Pakistan was being seen as a top tourist and investment destination as the optimism about “its economic future grows”. This was stated by High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan at a webinar organized by All Party Parliamentary Group… Continue reading Pakistan being seen as a top tourist,investment destination: Mozzam
ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram urges global action to preserve natural world
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 01 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has called for political will on part of world leaders to achieve biodiversity goals aimed at protecting the Earth’s plant and wildlife. Addressing the first-ever UN Biodiversity Summit, he said it was a biodiverse and hospitable planet… Continue reading ECOSOC Chief Munir Akram urges global action to preserve natural world
Humans must stop ‘waging war on nature’ to avoid diseases: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 30 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday accused humanity of “waging war on nature” and called on world leaders to “change course and transform our relationship with the natural world.” “One consequence of our imbalance with nature is the emergence of deadly diseases such as HIV-AIDS, Ebola, and now Covid-19, against which… Continue reading Humans must stop ‘waging war on nature’ to avoid diseases: UN chief
Pakistan envoy presents credentials to President of Austria
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (APP): Ambassador Aftab Ahmed Khokher, presented his credentials to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, during an official ceremony held at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna Wednesday. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Khokher conveyed to the Federal President the warm greetings of President Dr. Arif Alvi… Continue reading Pakistan envoy presents credentials to President of Austria
China, India hold 19th meeting on border issues: Chinese FM
BEIJING, Sept 30 (APP): China and India are holding the 19th meeting on the consultation and coordination mechanism on the border issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday. Currently, China and India are holding the 19th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on China-India border affairs, he said… Continue reading China, India hold 19th meeting on border issues: Chinese FM
At UN, Pakistan voices deep concern over ‘disturbing’ rise of Islamophobia
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 30 (APP): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday commended the work of the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in advancing mutual respect for diverse cultures, traditions and religious beliefs at a virtual high-level event marking the alliance’s 15th anniversary. In remarks to the meeting of the Group of Friends of the… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan voices deep concern over ‘disturbing’ rise of Islamophobia
Trump, Biden clash in chaotic first presidential debate ahead of November polls
NEW YORK, Sep 30 (APP): US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden Tuesday sparred bitterly during the first presidential debate ahead of the November elections, hurling personal insults as they clashed over a range of domestic issues, including the coronavirus and healthcare. Ignoring the rules, the candidates repeatedly interrupted each other, with… Continue reading Trump, Biden clash in chaotic first presidential debate ahead of November polls
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