UNITED NATIONS, Sep 01 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has deepened the inequality between men and women and reversed “decades of limited and fragile progress on gender equality and women’s rights.” Speaking at a virtual town hall meeting, he warned young women from civil society organizations that “without… Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic deepens gender inequality: UN chief
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Countries lifting coronavirus curbs too soon a ‘recipe for disaster’, WHO warns
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 01 (APP): The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged States to continue implementing safety measures to control the spread of the coronavirus, such as limiting public gatherings and protecting vulnerable groups as they try to reopen businesses and services. “If countries are serious about opening, they must be serious about suppressing transmission… Continue reading Countries lifting coronavirus curbs too soon a ‘recipe for disaster’, WHO warns
China rejects Indian army’s accusation of crossing LAC in Ladakh
BEIJING, Aug 31 (APP): China on Monday rejected Indian army’s accusations that Chinese troops violated the previous consensus and said its border troops always strictly abide by the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and never cross it in Ladakh. “Chinese border troops always strictly abide by the LAC. They never cross the line,” Chinese Foreign… Continue reading China rejects Indian army’s accusation of crossing LAC in Ladakh
Second Pakistani mango consignment arrives in Kunming, China
BEIJING, Aug 31 (APP): The second consignment of mangoes imported from Lahore via chartered cargo aircraft has arrived in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan province. “The second consignment of 150 boxes of about 800 kilograms weight has directly been dispatched to the clients after the custom clearance,” Adnan Hafeez, a Pakistani businessman who imported “king of… Continue reading Second Pakistani mango consignment arrives in Kunming, China
US Democrats protest as Trump administration halts election security briefings.
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (APP): The United States’ top intelligence official is scaling back its election security briefings to Congress, saying he was concerned that lawmakers had leaked sensitive classified materials to the public. John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence, told Fox News that he will continue to keep Congress informed via written reports… Continue reading US Democrats protest as Trump administration halts election security briefings.
FM felicitates Malaysian govt, people on 63rd independence day
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday felicitated the government and people of Malaysia on the country’s 63rd Independence Day. “Selamat Hari Merdeka, to the Government and the people of Malaysia,” Qureshi greeted in Malay language meaning ‘Happy Independence Day’, also tagged to his Malaysian counterpart Hishammuddin Hussein. “Pakistan looks forward… Continue reading FM felicitates Malaysian govt, people on 63rd independence day
US nears 6 million cases of coronavirus
Washington, Aug 31 (AFP/APP): The United States neared six million coronavirus cases on Sunday, nearly a quarter of the planet’s total, as nations around the world battle to contain the raging pandemic. Global coronavirus infections soared past 25 million, as countries tightened restrictions to halt the health crisis that has upended life for most of… Continue reading US nears 6 million cases of coronavirus
Aussie researchers repurpose SARS treatment to fight COVID-19
SYDNEY, Aug 31 (Xinhua/APP): In the race to find a cure for COVID-19, Australian researchers have discovered that a compound originally designed to fight SARS can also stop COVID-19 growth in the laboratory. Prof. David Komander, who co-leads a team from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, told Xinhua on Monday… Continue reading Aussie researchers repurpose SARS treatment to fight COVID-19
UN chief calls for boosting steps to end enforced disappearances
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (APP): The United Nations on Sunday called for stepped up efforts to eliminate enforced disappearances, saying this “atrocious crime” has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the whole of society. “The crime of enforced disappearance is rife across the world”, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in his message… Continue reading UN chief calls for boosting steps to end enforced disappearances
PIA special flight transports 211 Pakistani nationals from Shanghai for Pakistan
BEIJING, Aug.30 (APP): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)’s special flight PIA8552 left from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sunday to transport 211 returning Pakistani nationals from China to Pakistan. In view of the disruption of commercial flight operations, it was PIA’s eighth special flight from China to transport Pakistani nationals back home. All the arrangements were… Continue reading PIA special flight transports 211 Pakistani nationals from Shanghai for Pakistan
FCDO will focus on delivering UK aid with consultation of ICAI to prioritize overseas development spending
LONDON, Aug 29 (APP): Taxpayers will see more value from aid spending following reforms to the independent body that scrutinizes UK aid, the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on August 29 (Saturday). A UK statement of Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued here today said, following the merger of the Foreign Office… Continue reading FCDO will focus on delivering UK aid with consultation of ICAI to prioritize overseas development spending
UN rights office slams US police shooting of black man in Wisconsin
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (APP): The United Nations human rights office has condemned the shooting of Jacob Blake, an African-American man, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, saying the video footage of appeared to show that the police officer had used “excessive” force. “It does not appear that the law enforcement officers abided by the… Continue reading UN rights office slams US police shooting of black man in Wisconsin
Think Tank Pakistan London call for reverting back to the original police order of 2002
LONDON, Aug 29 (APP): Think Tank Pakistan London on Saturday called for reverting back to the original police order of 2002 or at least adopting the Police Order 2017 of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), throughout Pakistan, so that justice comes quick and easy and rule of meritocracy be established. Chairman of the Think Tank Pakistan London,Farasat… Continue reading Think Tank Pakistan London call for reverting back to the original police order of 2002
Top UN official condemns desecration of Holy Quran by far-right activists in Sweden
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (APP)::The top official for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Miguel Moratinos, has condemned as “despicable and totally unacceptable nor justifiable” Friday’s burning of the Holy Quran by far-right extremists in the Swedish city of Malmo. In a statement issued on Saturday at UN Headquarters in New York, UNAOC’s High-Representative… Continue reading Top UN official condemns desecration of Holy Quran by far-right activists in Sweden
The inter’l community need to act over Kashmir’s future
LONDON, Aug 28 (APP): The international community and the international institutions need to act now before the question mark over Kashmir’s future turns into an indelible black mark on the world’s conscience, the Times reports. According to the British Newspaper,The Times,the creation of the United Nations after the Second World War was a landmark in… Continue reading The inter’l community need to act over Kashmir’s future
India’s police ‘complicit’ in February anti-Muslim riots, Amnesty International
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (APP): Indian police “committed serious human rights violations” during the deadly religious riots in New Delhi earlier this year, according to Amnesty International, a prominent human rights organization. The London-based organization said that police beat protesters, tortured detainees and at times took part in riots with Hindu mobs. More than 40… Continue reading India’s police ‘complicit’ in February anti-Muslim riots, Amnesty International
Trump accepts nomination, attacks Biden, as Republican convention ends
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (APP):US President Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination Thursday night before a crowd of supporters on a White House lawn, launching searing attacks against Joe Biden, his Democratic challenger in the November 3 election, and calling him a “Trojan horse for socialism.” “This is the most important election in the history… Continue reading Trump accepts nomination, attacks Biden, as Republican convention ends
PIA special flight to airlift 200 Pakistani nationals from Shanghai on Sunday
BEIJING, Aug 28 (APP): A special flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will transport around 200 Pakistani nationals from Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, China to Islamabad on Sunday. In view of the disruption of commercial flight operations, it will be seventh special flight of the national flag carrier to transport Pakistani nationals from China to… Continue reading PIA special flight to airlift 200 Pakistani nationals from Shanghai on Sunday
A third of world’s children lack remote learning amid coronavirus-related school closures: UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 27 (APP): An estimated 463 million children worldwide have been unable to access remote learning amid the coronavirus pandemic and widespread school closures, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Thursday, warning of a “global education emergency”. “The sheer number of children whose education was completely disrupted for months on end is… Continue reading A third of world’s children lack remote learning amid coronavirus-related school closures: UNICEF
China welcomes Iran-IAEA deal on resolution of safeguards through friendly consultations
BEIJING, Aug 27 (APP)::China on Thursday welcomed and applauded the agreement between Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to allow voluntary access to the inspectors of the United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog to two nuclear locations. “Iran and IAEA reached an agreement on resolution of safeguards through friendly consultations. We welcome and appreciates this,”… Continue reading China welcomes Iran-IAEA deal on resolution of safeguards through friendly consultations
