BEIJING, Sep 8 (APP): Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary General Vladimir Norov has said that equality and full involvement of women in addressing political and socioeconomic issues were a prerequisite for economic development, democracy and a stable society in the SCO member states. He made the remarks in articles on the 25th anniversary of the… Continue reading Women’s involvement in addressing political, socioeconomic issues must for stable society: SCO
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China makes representations with India over its new provocation on border: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Sep 8 (APP): China has made representations to India via diplomatic and military channels after Indian troops illegally crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) again on Monday and outrageously fired warning shots at Chinese border patrol who were about to negotiate, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday. “Through diplomatic and… Continue reading China makes representations with India over its new provocation on border: Zhao Lijian
Chinese peacekeepers to Sudan conduct friendly exchanges with Pakistani counterparts
BEIJING, Sep 8 (APP): After the completion of mission handover of China’s 16th peacekeeping engineer contingent to Darfur, Sudan, several service members of the Pakistani peacekeeping infantry battalion, led by its deputy commander, visited the Chinese barrack in Al Fashir recently. The two sides discussed the current severe epidemic prevention and regional security situation in… Continue reading Chinese peacekeepers to Sudan conduct friendly exchanges with Pakistani counterparts
India’s ‘severe military provocation’ stirs up tensions in region: Chinese military
BEIJING, Sep 8 (APP): A Chinese military spokesperson has urged the Indian side to desist from dangerous actions after accusing Indian troops of illegally crossing the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the western border region. Zhang Shuili, spokesperson for the Western Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), made the remarks in a… Continue reading India’s ‘severe military provocation’ stirs up tensions in region: Chinese military
UN calls for decisive global action to beat air pollution on first Int’l Day for Clean Air
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 07 (APP):As the world marked the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on Monday, the United Nations called for global efforts to reduce air pollution, saying that nine out of ten people breathe unclean air that contributes to heart disease, strokes, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. In a… Continue reading UN calls for decisive global action to beat air pollution on first Int’l Day for Clean Air
Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India on Chinese territory: China
BEIJING, Sep 7 (APP):China on Monday said that it had never recognized the so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India on the Chinese territory. “We have never recognised the so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established on the Chinese territory,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing. He said, China’s position on the… Continue reading Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India on Chinese territory: China
Pakistani students engage in China’s poverty alleviation campaign
BEIJING, Sep 7 (APP):Two Pakistani students, Mansoor Ahmed Koondhar and Abdul Ghaffar Shar, along with other 12 international students of the China’s Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU), paid a visit to Heyang County, Shannxi Province last week and took part in the poverty alleviation campaign. Koondhar showed special interest in the operation and management… Continue reading Pakistani students engage in China’s poverty alleviation campaign
China commends PM Imran Khan’s positive remarks on China-Pakistan relations
BEIJING, Sep 7 (APP): China on Monday commended positive comments made by Prime Minister Imran Khan on bilateral relations between China and Pakistan. “China appreciates Prime Minister Imran Khan’s positive comments on China-Pakistan relations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijain said during his regular briefing while responding to a question asked by APP. He said,… Continue reading China commends PM Imran Khan’s positive remarks on China-Pakistan relations
Pakistan Defence, Martyrs Day commemorated in Beijing, China
BEIJING, Sep 7 (APP): The Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan was commemorated with due fervor and solemnity at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing. Defence Day is dedicated to pay homage not only to the martyrs of the 1965 war, but to all those and served for defence of Pakistan rendered ultimate sacrifice. To mark… Continue reading Pakistan Defence, Martyrs Day commemorated in Beijing, China
Sense of malaise’ gripping virus-hit India as Modi’s policies sap economy: NYT
NEW YORK, Sep 07 (APP):With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concentrating on “divisive” ideological projects like a new citizenship law that blatantly discriminates against Muslims or tightening his government’s grip over restive Jammu and Kashmir, India’s coronavirus-hit economy has “shrunk faster than any other major nation’s”, according to a leading American newspaper. “A sense of… Continue reading Sense of malaise’ gripping virus-hit India as Modi’s policies sap economy: NYT
Asia-Pacific countries pledge bold, innovative action for food security, livelihoods
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 06 (APP): A UN regional conference on food security has called for innovation, solidarity, coherence and strong partnership among and within countries of Asia and the Pacific for the region to rebound from the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing effects of chronic undernourishment. That was a call made… Continue reading Asia-Pacific countries pledge bold, innovative action for food security, livelihoods
Pakistan’s nuclear reactor using Hualong One technology completes thermal testing
BEIJING, Sep 6 (APP): The K2 unit at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant in Pakistan, the first overseas unit using China’s homegrown Hualong One technology, has successfully completed Hot Functional Tests (HFT), said China National Nuclear Corporation. The success has laid a solid foundation for subsequent major processes, including nuclear fuel loading and grid-connected power… Continue reading Pakistan’s nuclear reactor using Hualong One technology completes thermal testing
World powers must intervene to resolve Kashmir dispute as Indian atrocities escalate: Fai
NEW YORK, Sep 06 (APP): A prominent Kashmiri leader has called for the world powers’ intervention to settle the decades-old Kashmir dispute, saying their inaction has given a sense of impunity to the Indian army as the force continues to unleash atrocities to suppress the Kashmir people’s struggle for their UN-promised right to self-determination. “The… Continue reading World powers must intervene to resolve Kashmir dispute as Indian atrocities escalate: Fai
Kashmiris lauds UN Special Rep. for raising concerns over HR situation in IIOJK
MIRPUR (AJK): Sep 06 (APP): One of the Kashmiris rights outfit – the Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) has appreciated the United Nations Special Rappoteur on Human Rights for raising grave concerns over widespread human rights violations in the occupied Kashmir, especially the closure of the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) by the government… Continue reading Kashmiris lauds UN Special Rep. for raising concerns over HR situation in IIOJK
Ambassador Munir Akram reaffirms Pakistan’s pledge to push for just Kashmir settlement
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 06 (APP): Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir Akram has renewed Islamabad’s commitment to achieving a just solution of the festering Kashmir dispute through a plebiscite guaranteed to the Kashmiri people by numerous Security Council resolutions. “We desire peace in the region,” he said in a message released in New York on Sunday to… Continue reading Ambassador Munir Akram reaffirms Pakistan’s pledge to push for just Kashmir settlement
At UNGA, India breaks ranks with developing countries to back failed Western anti-China move
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 05 (APP): A move by Western nations and their supporters, including India, seeking to delete from two UN General Assembly resolutions an endorsement of “win-win” cooperation concept of global economic development that is associated with China, failed at the 193-member body’s first in-person meeting since March. The term “win-win” cooperation was part… Continue reading At UNGA, India breaks ranks with developing countries to back failed Western anti-China move
UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a health and socio-economic emergency across the occupied Palestinian territory, the UN agency for the region warned on Friday, noting a swell of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), said that it requires some $94.6 million… Continue reading UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus
UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of coronavirus vaccine
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be leading procurement and supply of coronavirus vaccinations to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to initial doses when they are available, the agency announced Friday. The vaccine procurement and distribution effort, involving over 170 economies, has the potential to become… Continue reading UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of coronavirus vaccine
India’s demand for removal of Kashmir dispute from UNSC agenda ‘outlandish’: Diplomatic sources
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): Diplomatic sources at the United Nations Friday brushed aside as “outlandish” India’s call for the removal of the Kashmir dispute from the Security Council’s agenda under the agenda item of “India-Pakistan Question”, saying a member state could not change the agenda unilaterally. The agenda is set in accordance with the… Continue reading India’s demand for removal of Kashmir dispute from UNSC agenda ‘outlandish’: Diplomatic sources
India underrates China’s will to defend every inch of territory: Chinese analysts
BEIJING, Sep 4 (APP): India’s latest military provocations on the China-India border are very different to that of the Doklam stand-off in 2017, as it dispatched more troops and displayed an extremely aggressive posture with Chinese experts saying that Indian decision-makers have seemingly underestimated China’s determination to protect its sovereignty. Chinese analysts said New Delhi… Continue reading India underrates China’s will to defend every inch of territory: Chinese analysts