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
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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
As fires rage, Trump has head ‘in the sand’: LA mayor
Portland, Sept 14 (AFP/APP): Officials in West Coast states where record fires have killed 35 people accused President Donald Trump on Sunday of being in denial about climate change, as he and political rival Kamala Harris prepared to meet emergency workers in California. “This is climate change, and this is an administration that’s put its… Continue reading As fires rage, Trump has head ‘in the sand’: LA mayor
UK Foreign Secretary urges parties to ‘seize opportunity’ in historic Afghan peace talks
LONDON, Sept 13 (APP): The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab while welcoming the peace talks on Afghanistan which started in Doha on September 12 said that this could lead to “real, positive change”. In a statement issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP Foreign Secretary Dominic… Continue reading UK Foreign Secretary urges parties to ‘seize opportunity’ in historic Afghan peace talks
India’s sagging economy urgent than border tensions: Global Times
BEIJING, Sep 13 (APP): China and India clearly understand that a military confrontation or a war could be hugely destructive for both sides, which is a dreadful scenario and would be particularly unbearable for the Indian economy struggling in a dire contraction. There is no denying that India’s economy has been experiencing a frustrating and… Continue reading India’s sagging economy urgent than border tensions: Global Times
Munir Akram assures Pacific island states of ECOSOC help in responding to economic challenges
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 13 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram, in his capacity as the President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), has told envoys from the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) that he would try and use the 54-member body’s machinery to help their nations respond to the double blows of the coronavirus… Continue reading Munir Akram assures Pacific island states of ECOSOC help in responding to economic challenges
Fai urges UN chief to appoint special envoy to settle Kashmir dispute
NEW YORK, Sep 12 (APP): A prominent Kashmiri leader has voiced grave concern over the deteriorating situation in the Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to dispatch a special envoy to help resolve the decades-old Kashmir dispute. In a statement, Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary-General of the Washington-based World… Continue reading Fai urges UN chief to appoint special envoy to settle Kashmir dispute
WCOP appreciates launching of “Roshan Digital Account”
LONDON, Sep 12 (APP): The World Congress of Overseas Pakistanis (WCOP) has welcomed and appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government for launching “Roshan Pakistan Digital Account” for overseas Pakistanis to facilitate them in investments and remittances in Pakistan. “The opening of this “Roshan Digital Account” for Overseas Pakistanis is a big step to… Continue reading WCOP appreciates launching of “Roshan Digital Account”
Doha Intra-Afghan talks ‘major opportunity’ to attain peace in Afghanistan: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 12 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the start of face-to-face talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha on Saturday, saying they present a “major opportunity to achieve the long-held aspirations of the people of Afghanistan for peace.” In a video message released in New York, he assured of… Continue reading Doha Intra-Afghan talks ‘major opportunity’ to attain peace in Afghanistan: UN chief
Five Indians missing in south Tibet region are India’s intelligence personnel disguised as hunters
BEIJING, Sep 12 (APP): Five Indians, who were allegedly caught by the China’s People Liberation Army or as some called went missing in the south Tibet region, are Indian intelligence staff who had disguised themselves as hunters, Chinese Newspaper Global Times reported on Saturday. They recently trespassed the China-India border and entered the Shannan prefecture… Continue reading Five Indians missing in south Tibet region are India’s intelligence personnel disguised as hunters
Chairman Think Tank Pakistan (London) strongly condemns horrific rape incident on Motorway
LONDON, Sep 12 (APP):Farasat Latif, Chairman Think Tank Pakistan (London) on behalf of his organization has strongly condemned the horrific incident of rape on Lahore Sialkot motorway at the early hours of Thursday on September 10. In a statement issued here on Saturday,Farasat Latif urged the govt to take swift and strict action against the… Continue reading Chairman Think Tank Pakistan (London) strongly condemns horrific rape incident on Motorway
Americans mark 19 years since Sept. 11 attacks; Pakistanis hold solemn event
NEW YORK, Sep 12 (APP): Americans on Friday marked the 19th year since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, as a new national crisis — the coronavirus pandemic — reconfigured anniversary ceremonies. Across the country, flags were flown at half-staff and bells tolled — a… Continue reading Americans mark 19 years since Sept. 11 attacks; Pakistanis hold solemn event
‘China needs to be prepared to defeat India’s illusions through military actions’
BEIJING, Sep 11 (APP): “Facts show that it is difficult for China to keep India rational on important issues through persuasion and talks. Our effective use of strength is indispensable. We must increase the cost of risky gambles of India on the border issue. “While making diplomatic efforts, we need to be prepared to completely… Continue reading ‘China needs to be prepared to defeat India’s illusions through military actions’
Intelligent inspection robots to be applied in Matiari-Lahore DC project
BEIJING, Sep 11 (APP): Intelligent inspection robots made in China will be applied in Matiari-Lahore DC Power Transmission and Transformation Project, first HVDC transmission line jointly built by Pakistan and China under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. As many as 20 intelligent inspection robots made in China finished debugging in last week, according to… Continue reading Intelligent inspection robots to be applied in Matiari-Lahore DC project
