UNITED NATIONS, Sep 16 (APP): The United Nations on Tuesday marked the annual International Day of Democracy, calling on world leaders to build a more equal, inclusive and sustainable world, with full respect for human rights. Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underlined the importance of democracy for ensuring free… Continue reading UN urges a more equal, inclusive world, marking International Day of Democracy
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UN General Assembly’s 75th session opens; its president underscores ‘necessity of multilateralism’
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 16 (APP): The landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly opened Tuesday, with its new president Volkan Bozkir, a veteran Turkish diplomat, saying that the coronavirus pandemic had driven home the value of multilateralism “to address our collective challenges”. “The context in which we are working, serves to remind us of… Continue reading UN General Assembly’s 75th session opens; its president underscores ‘necessity of multilateralism’
At UN Human Rights Council, OIC and Turkey call for ending rights abuses in Kashmir, Palestine
GENEVA, Sep 16 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has urged the UN Human Rights Council to effectively address the “systematic” human rights violations of the people suffering from long-running disputes in Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, Myanmar and Nagorno-Karabakh, saying its global rights agenda would remain elusive without dealing with those issues. In a… Continue reading At UN Human Rights Council, OIC and Turkey call for ending rights abuses in Kashmir, Palestine
Israel signs accords with UAE, Bahrain at White House ceremony
WASHINGTON, Sep 15 (APP): The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain Tuesday signed agreements with Israel formalizing their diplomatic relations at a nationally televised ceremony presided over by United States President Donald Trump. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain inked the accords – written in English,… Continue reading Israel signs accords with UAE, Bahrain at White House ceremony
British Airways announces direct flights from Lahore to London
LONDON, Sep 15 (APP):British Airways on Tuesday announced that it will begin direct flights from Lahore to London four days a week from October 14. A United Kingdom government statement issued here said tickets are on sale now. Lahore – City of Gardens – is known for its rich culture and will be the second… Continue reading British Airways announces direct flights from Lahore to London
Pakistan urges UN Human Rights Council not to remain ‘silent bystander’ to India’s abuses in Kashmir
GENEVA, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan Tuesday called on the UN Human Right Council not to remain a “silent bystander” to the gross human rights abuses in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, saying its failure to hold India accountable for its actions will only erode the 47-member body’s credibility. “Silence will incentivize India to… Continue reading Pakistan urges UN Human Rights Council not to remain ‘silent bystander’ to India’s abuses in Kashmir
Munir Akram stresses UN role as ‘safety value’ amid conflicts
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Munir Akram underscored the importance of the UN despite the many challenges it faces in a New York Times article published Tuesday that reviews the performance of the world body as the organization begins its landmark 75th General Assembly session. The Pakistani envoy was… Continue reading Munir Akram stresses UN role as ‘safety value’ amid conflicts
SCO Council of National Coordinators discuss draft documents for upcoming SCO summit
BEIJING, Sep 15 (APP): The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of National Coordinators held in-depth discussions on essential topics of the upcoming SCO summit and coordinated the drafts of the final documents and decisions that would be submitted to the Heads of State Council. The national coordinators met recently in Moscow exchanged views on the… Continue reading SCO Council of National Coordinators discuss draft documents for upcoming SCO summit
India hurts itself with border belligerence: Global Times
BEIJING, Sep 15 (APP): India’s current neighborhood policies, especially the ones concerning China and Pakistan, has plunged the country into an unfavorable situation. Apart from disputes with China and Pakistan, India also has border disputes with other neighboring countries, such as Nepal. The Indian army might boast that it is fully prepared for a two… Continue reading India hurts itself with border belligerence: Global Times
Ambassador Moin Ul Haque meets Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui
BEIJING, Sep 15 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin Ul Haque met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui here Tueesday. Vice Foreign Minister Luo welcomed Ambassador Moin Ul Haque’s assumption of office in China. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on China-Pakistan relations, regional situation and other topics. Following the meeting, a ceremony was held to… Continue reading Ambassador Moin Ul Haque meets Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui
A top UN official says reforms needed to keep peacekeeping operations fit-for-purpose
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 15 (APP): The United Nations peacekeeping requires reforms to keep the organization’s flagship activity fit-for-purpose as it confronts daunting new security threats, a top UN official told the Security Council on Monday. “We count on your support, as Council members, as well as that of other peacekeeping partners to strengthen our operations… Continue reading A top UN official says reforms needed to keep peacekeeping operations fit-for-purpose
Moazzam Khan assumes charge as high commissioner to UK
LONDON, Sep 14 (APP): Moazzam Ahmad Khan on Monday assumed the charge of the office of new High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom. According to a Pakistan High Commission’s press release, Moazaam Khan’s diplomatic career spans over three decades. Prior to his current assignment, he was serving as Special Secretary in the Ministry… Continue reading Moazzam Khan assumes charge as high commissioner to UK
Kashmiris continue to be subjected to police violence in IIOJK: UN rights chief
GENEVA, Sep 14 (APP): The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has voiced serious concern over the continuing police excesses against civilians in the Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in her report on the human rights situation around the world. “In Indian-administered Kashmir, incidents of military and police violence against civilians continue,… Continue reading Kashmiris continue to be subjected to police violence in IIOJK: UN rights chief
China welcomes intra-Afghan talks, expects lasting peace via joint efforts
BEIJING, Sep 14 (APP): Terming political solution as the only right way for peace in Afghanistan, China on Monday welcomed opening of intra-Afghan talks and hoped that the negotiating parties would prioritize national interest and work together to put the country back on the path of peace and development. “Intra-Afghan talks brought parties in Afghanistan… Continue reading China welcomes intra-Afghan talks, expects lasting peace via joint efforts
Cartoon of Modi slaughtering avatars of Chinese apps slammed as promoting terrorism
BEIJING, Sep 14 (APP):A political cartoon produced by India Today that depicts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a shooting spree slaughtering civilian characters representing Chinese apps has drawn the ire of Chinese netizens, who slammed the Indian media for instigating terrorism and dangerously promoting extreme national sentiment against China. The video, which is widely… Continue reading Cartoon of Modi slaughtering avatars of Chinese apps slammed as promoting terrorism
UNESCO raises alarm over surging attacks on media workers covering protests
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 14 (APP):The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Monday said journalists reporting on protests around the world have increasingly come under attack, with some arrested and others killed in the course of their work. In a report ‘Safety of Journalists Covering Protests – Preserving Freedom of the Press During Times… Continue reading UNESCO raises alarm over surging attacks on media workers covering protests
PM’s Roshan Digital Pakistan initiative for overseas Pakistanis hailed
LONDON, Sep 14 (APP):Think Tank Pakistan (London) Chairman Farasat Latif on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative of Roshan Digital Pakistan for expatriates to transfer money to Pakistan. Farasat Latif, in a statement, said previously overseas Pakistanis had to face great difficulty in sending money to home. It was costly and cumbersome with great… Continue reading PM’s Roshan Digital Pakistan initiative for overseas Pakistanis hailed
New record hit in COVID-19 infections in single day: WHO
GENEVA, Sep 14 (Xinhua/APP): The number of COVID-19 cases reported in one day hit a new record, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday. There were 307,930 new infections with the novel coronavirus globally over the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure ever registered and about 1,000 more than the previous recording-setting daily caseload… Continue reading New record hit in COVID-19 infections in single day: WHO
UNGA’s landmark 75th session opens Tuesday sans world leaders
By Iftikhar Ali UNITED NATIONS, Sep 14 (APP): The 75th UN General Assembly session, which begins Tuesday, will be unlike any other in the organization’s three quarters of a century of existence — world leaders will not be physically present in the iconic hall for their annual gathering because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The… Continue reading UNGA’s landmark 75th session opens Tuesday sans world leaders
Pakistan needs to build more water conservancy facilities to control floods
BEIJING, Sept. 14 (APP): Pakistan needs to set up an early warning system and build more water conservancy facilities in high risk areas to control floods which recently damaged country’s exports and endangered people’s lives. “I think we need to start from two aspects. The first is to set up an early warning system. The… Continue reading Pakistan needs to build more water conservancy facilities to control floods
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
