BEIJING, Sep 10 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has invited Chinese businessmen to take advantage of the dividend of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) set up under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan. “Under CPEC, we have identified nine special economic zones across Pakistan and three of them are now in advanced… Continue reading Ambassador Haque invites Chinese entrepreneurs to take advantage of the dividend of SEZs in Pakistan
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Build-up of greenhouse gases hits new record despite lockdowns: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 10 (APP): Greenhouse gas concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere still reached record high this year despite an emissions dip caused by coronavirus lockdowns, according to a new United Nations report released. “Greenhouse gas concentrations-which are already at their highest levels in 3 million years – have continue to rise,” Petteri Taalas, Secretary… Continue reading Build-up of greenhouse gases hits new record despite lockdowns: UN report
Chinese military to participate in Kavkaz-2020 multinational anti-terror drills
BEIJING, Sep 10 (APP): The Chinese military will send personnel to take part in the Kavkaz-2020 counter-terrorist military drills in Russia between September 21-26, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of National Defense here on Thursday. Pakistan, Armenia, Belarus, Iran, Myanmar and other countries will also participate in the drills, the statement added.… Continue reading Chinese military to participate in Kavkaz-2020 multinational anti-terror drills
UN slams Kabul attack targeting Afghan vice president
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 10 (APP): The United Nations has strongly condemned Wednesday’s attack in Kabul that targeted the official convoy of Afghanistan’s First Vice President Amrullah Saleh. The vice president survived the attack but dozens of civilian casualties–mostly bystanders were reported in the blast, which took place in a crowded part of the city. In… Continue reading UN slams Kabul attack targeting Afghan vice president
Pakistani girl studying plant protection in China aims to ease burden of farmers, improve yield
BEIJING, Sep 10 (APP): Hafiza Javaria Ashraf, a female PhD at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) in China has said that insect-pest had long been a headache for Pakistani farmers, and the aim to ease the burden of farmers and improve yield sparked her interest in learning agri-entomology and pest control in China. “I… Continue reading Pakistani girl studying plant protection in China aims to ease burden of farmers, improve yield
India must stop endangering stability on border with China
BEIJING, Sep 10 (APP): The Indian side’s move to first fire shots to threaten the Chinese border patrol personnel in the western sector of the China-India boundary is a serious military provocation of an egregious nature. Since the beginning of this year, India has breached bilateral agreements and important consensus many times in border areas,… Continue reading India must stop endangering stability on border with China
Biden leads Trump by 12 points in new national poll
NEW YORK, Sep 09 (APP): Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leads US President Donald Trump by 12 points nationally among likely U.S. voters, according to a new poll. The Reuters-Ipsos poll found that 52 percent of likely voters plan to cast their ballots for Biden in the November 03 presidential election, compared to 40 percent… Continue reading Biden leads Trump by 12 points in new national poll
UK pledges support for flood victims in Pakistan
LONDON, Sep 09 (APP): The United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday pledged support for the victims of devastating floods in Pakistan, besides provision of life-saving clean water, sanitation and shelter to over 55,000 vulnerable people. According to a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) news release, the announcement was made by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon,… Continue reading UK pledges support for flood victims in Pakistan
UNESCO urges doubling investment in education to enable young people master basic literacy, numeracy skills
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 09 (APP):With 1.4 billion people around the world lacking basic literacy skills, the head of the UN cultural agency has urged all those involved in learning, to mobilize the investments needed that could unleash each person’s potential. “At a time when we need to reinvent a world of hope, literacy is more… Continue reading UNESCO urges doubling investment in education to enable young people master basic literacy, numeracy skills
Wang Yi to discuss cooperation against COVID-19 at SCO meeting in Russia
BEIJING, Sep 9 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in Russia and discuss further cooperation against COVID-19 and important international and regional issue. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian, the foreign minister would also hold… Continue reading Wang Yi to discuss cooperation against COVID-19 at SCO meeting in Russia
PLA bombers, air defense troops, paratroopers deployed in plateau region amid border tensions
BEIJING, Sep 9 (APP): Following renewed border tensions between China and India over the past two weeks due to the latest Indian provocations, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has reportedly been mobilizing forces, including bombers, air defense troops, artillery, armored vehicles, paratroopers, special forces and infantry units, from different parts of the country to the… Continue reading PLA bombers, air defense troops, paratroopers deployed in plateau region amid border tensions
World’s finance ministers plan for recovery from Covid-19; Pakistan highlights debt relief
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 09 (APP): A virtual meeting of finance ministers from 60 countries, including Pakistan, and representatives of international financial institutions on Tuesday discussed ways and means to deal with the social and economic chaos brought on by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The meeting was convened by UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, the finance… Continue reading World’s finance ministers plan for recovery from Covid-19; Pakistan highlights debt relief
WHO chief calls for Investments in public health for a safer future
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 08 (APP):The world must be ready when the next pandemic comes, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said, urging countries to invest more in public health as part of their efforts to recover from coronavirus. “COVID-19 is teaching all of us many lessons,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General,… Continue reading WHO chief calls for Investments in public health for a safer future
Boris Johnson calls to King Salman
LONDON Sep 08 (APP):British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday called to Saudi King Salman and discussed the importance of redoubling efforts to tackle coronavirus and working together to ensure a sustainable global recovery from the crisis. According to a 10 Downing Street news release, the United Kingdom prime minister also noted the Kingdom’s vital… Continue reading Boris Johnson calls to King Salman
Chinese Minister Zhao Kezhi phones Ijaz Shah
BEIJING, Sep 8 (APP): Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi had a phonic conversation with Federal Interior Minister Ijaz Shah and discussed ways and means to further deepen cooperation in law enforcement and security between Pakistan and China. Zhao Kezhi said China was willing to work with Pakistan to earnestly implement… Continue reading Chinese Minister Zhao Kezhi phones Ijaz Shah
Women’s involvement in addressing political, socioeconomic issues must for stable society: SCO
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
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
- 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.
