UNITED NATIONS, Sep 26 (APP): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing its 1.3 population and economic strength as well as other factors, on Saturday called for an “expanded role” for India in the United Nations, with obviously in mind its failed campaign to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Addressing the UN… Continue reading Modi underscores UN reform; ignores world’s censure of actions in Kashmir in GA address
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Think Tank Pakistan (London) has called for unity among Pakistani nation, supporting national institutions
LONDON, Sep 26 (APP): Think Tank Pakistan (London) has called for unity among Pakistani nation, supporting national institutions and implementation of Police order 2002, beside strengthening the hands of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his polices, in order to ensure cheap, speedy and equitable justice to the masses, for the prosperity of the country. This… Continue reading Think Tank Pakistan (London) has called for unity among Pakistani nation, supporting national institutions
Pakistani students take online Chinese Proficiency Test to pursue research dreams
BEIJING, Sep 26 (APP): Sichuan Normal University (SICNU), China has held the first online Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) or Chinese Proficiency Test amid the COVID-19 outbreak for international students to pursue their research dreams. As per Liu Tianhao, a Pakistani student from SICNU, the Chinese Proficiency Test empowered him to explore China, according to China… Continue reading Pakistani students take online Chinese Proficiency Test to pursue research dreams
Biden says Trump will leave office if he loses re-election bid
NEW YORK, Sep 26 (APP): Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Friday he was confident that President Donald Trump will step down if he loses his reelection bid in November, dismissing concerns that the president may seek to hold on to power even if he’s voted out of office. In an interview with MSNBC television… Continue reading Biden says Trump will leave office if he loses re-election bid
Kashmir not India’s part — it never will be, Pakistan declares at UN during verbal clash with India
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 26 (APP): Pakistan hit back at India at the U.N. after New Delhi’s representative claimed Jammu and Kashmir as India’s “integral part” and alleged that Islamabad promoted terrorism, with the Pakistani delegate asserting that the Himalayan state is an internationally-recognized disputed territory. “In Jammu and Kashmir, India has no other claim than… Continue reading Kashmir not India’s part — it never will be, Pakistan declares at UN during verbal clash with India
Pakistani enterprises participate in China Textile Exhibition in Shanghai
BEIJING, Sep 25 (APP): Several Pakistani textile enterprises participated in China Textile Joint Exhibition held in Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center to display products made in Pakistan such as cotton yarn, socks, hats and so on. The exhibition organized by China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), concluding four sub-exhibitions, attracted exhibitors from Pakistan,… Continue reading Pakistani enterprises participate in China Textile Exhibition in Shanghai
Amid divisions, UN chief urges int’l solidarity to respond to coronavirus pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 25 (APP): U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has decried the lack of international cooperation in tackling the still “out-of-control” coronavirus, and called for strengthening multilateralism and building trust among the countries to combat the pandemic. The dangerous mix of high geo-political tensions and complex threats to peace, now complicated by COVID-19, demands innovative… Continue reading Amid divisions, UN chief urges int’l solidarity to respond to coronavirus pandemic
Indian Muslim woman protester among Time’s 100 most influential people
NEW YORK, Sep 25 (APP): An elderly Indian Muslim woman, who became the face of last winter’s extraordinary female-led protest in New Delhi against India’s anti-Muslim citizenship law, is on Time magazine’s list of 100 “Most Influential People of 2020”. Bilkis, 82, was part of hundreds and thousands of women, who peacefully protested against the… Continue reading Indian Muslim woman protester among Time’s 100 most influential people
Tax abuse, money laundering & corruption plague global finance: UN Report
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (APP): A panel of former heads of state and government, past state bank governors, business and civil society leaders, and prominent academics has called on governments around the world to do more to tackle tax abuse and corruption in global finance. The findings come in an Interim Report released Thursday by… Continue reading Tax abuse, money laundering & corruption plague global finance: UN Report
Mobilizing funds to address health, development & climate challenges to be ECOSOC’s top priority: Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (APP):The President of Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, said on Thursday the key to addressing the three challenges that the world faces – the coronavirus pandemic, the realization of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the existential threat of climate catastrophe – was… Continue reading Mobilizing funds to address health, development & climate challenges to be ECOSOC’s top priority: Munir Akram
PIA special flight airlifts 232 Pakistani citizens from Chengdu, China to Islamabad
BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP): A special flight – PK-8554 of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying 232 Pakistani passengers left from Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu, China to Islamabad on Thursday evening. In view of the disruption of commercial flight operations, it was ninth special flight of the national flag carrier to transport Pakistani nationals from China… Continue reading PIA special flight airlifts 232 Pakistani citizens from Chengdu, China to Islamabad
Ambassador Haque briefs China Investment Magazine delegation about CPEC’s current status
BEIJING, Sept 24 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque briefed a delegation of China Investment Magazine about Pakistan and China bilateral relations especially the current status of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which he termed as the flagship project of BRI and a strong symbol of China Pakistan strong ties. The delegation led… Continue reading Ambassador Haque briefs China Investment Magazine delegation about CPEC’s current status
PIA special flight with 144 Pakistani nationals arrives in Chengdu, China
BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP): A special flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with 144 passengers on board landed at Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu, China on Thursday. “The special flight took off from Islamabad has brought Pakistan’s diplomats, officials, businessmen, workers and some Pakistanis spouses of the Chinese nationals,” Qadir Bux Sangi, PIA Country Manager for… Continue reading PIA special flight with 144 Pakistani nationals arrives in Chengdu, China
Chinese universities to open campuses in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
BEIJING, Sep 24 (APP): Chinese Universities will collaborate with the Government of Pakistan to open campuses in Pak-Austria Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology Haripur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province. The five Chinese along with three Austrian universities will handle various departments of the institute to contribute to the country’s technological advancement. This huge project… Continue reading Chinese universities to open campuses in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
PM to address UN’s key panel dealing with financial gaps to implement SDGs
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan will address U.N.’s high-level panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity (FACTI) on Thursday, which was formed to help address the financing gap for implementing the anti-poverty Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The 15-member panel was launched in March by the presidents of UN… Continue reading PM to address UN’s key panel dealing with financial gaps to implement SDGs
Coronavirus-related working-hour losses equate to 495 million full-time jobs: ILO
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23 (APP): The number of working hours lost in the second quarter of 2020 was equivalent to 495 million full-time jobs and global income declined by $3.5 trillion between January and September, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) that highlight the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading Coronavirus-related working-hour losses equate to 495 million full-time jobs: ILO
Western countries ’emboldened’ India’s anti-Muslim agenda: HRW chief
NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP): The refusal by leading Western countries to call out human rights abuses by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has only emboldened him in pushing his anti-Muslim agenda, the head of of Human Rights Watch (HRW), a prominent international watchdog body, has said. “Modi has largely got away with his anti-Muslim… Continue reading Western countries ’emboldened’ India’s anti-Muslim agenda: HRW chief
China adjusts entry rules for foreign nationals holding valid residence permits in 3 categories
BEIJING, Sep 23 (APP): China on Wednesday allowed foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters, and reunion to enter the country with no need for applying for new visas. According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Immigration Administration, If the above three categories of residence permits held… Continue reading China adjusts entry rules for foreign nationals holding valid residence permits in 3 categories
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to reap benefits of Rashakai SEZ: China Daily
BEIJING, Sep 23 9APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which shares a border with Afghanistan and regarded as a gateway province to Central Asia, is looking to reap the benefits of a China-backed special economic zone. Representatives from China and Pakistan early this month signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of the economic zone in the… Continue reading Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to reap benefits of Rashakai SEZ: China Daily
Chinese FM to attend CICA meeting of foreign ministers
BEIJING, Sep 23 (Xinhua/APP): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the member states of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) via video on Sept. 24. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday that Wang Yi will hold in-depth discussions with… Continue reading Chinese FM to attend CICA meeting of foreign ministers
- Iranian President reiterates commitment to promote bilateral relation with Pakistan
- President of IR Iran, Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is addressing the ceremony in his honour at CM House.
- Iranian President, Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is being conferred a degree by Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori.
- Mass graves in Gaza show victims’ hands were tied: UN
- President Raisi accorded warm welcome on arrival in Karachi
