China to send leading experts to help Pakistan develop targeted program to combat locust

BEIJING, Feb 25 (APP):The Chinese government has decided to offer urgent assistance to combat locust and dispatch a working group composed of leading experts to help Pakistan develop targeted programs to jointly cope with the locust disaster, Chinese Scholar Cheng Xizhong said on Tuesday. “Although China itself is now experiencing the unprecedented epidemic situation, the… Continue reading China to send leading experts to help Pakistan develop targeted program to combat locust

ADB approves CNY130 million private sector loan to support coronavirus response in China

BEIJING, Feb 25 (APP):The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday signed an agreement for a private sector loan of up to CNY130 million ($18.6 million) to Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. (Jointown) in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The local currency loan will support Jointown’s efforts to ensure a continued supply of essential medicines and… Continue reading ADB approves CNY130 million private sector loan to support coronavirus response in China

UN chief’s recent visit to Pakistan gave boost to PM Khan’s government, says The Diplomat

NEW YORK, Feb 25 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ “successful” visit to Pakistan has given boost to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government as it pushes its narrative on the Kashmir issue while dealing with difficult economic problems at home, according to an article published in The Diplomat, an international online magazine. Hamzah Rifaat Hussain, an assistant… Continue reading UN chief’s recent visit to Pakistan gave boost to PM Khan’s government, says The Diplomat

China believes US-Taliban deal to pave way for withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan: Spokesperson

BEIJING, Feb 24 (APP):Welcoming the US-Taliban peace deal likely to be signed later this month, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday said China believed that the treaty would pave way for a smooth and orderly withdrawal of foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan and prevent terrorist organizations from taking advantage of the situation in that… Continue reading China believes US-Taliban deal to pave way for withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan: Spokesperson

China, Pakistan are true friends and brothers sharing weal and woe’: Spokesperson

BEIJING, Feb 24 (APP):China on Monday reiterated its gratitude and appreciation over the enormous support and assistance offered by Pakistan in the wake of the novel coronavirus epidemic saying this fact once again showed that the two countries were true friends and brothers sharing weal and woe. “After the outbreak of the epidemic, Pakistani government… Continue reading China, Pakistan are true friends and brothers sharing weal and woe’: Spokesperson

Fai hails Guterres’ reaffirmation of UN principle of right of self-determination; proposes appointing special representative on Kashmir

NEW YORK, Feb 24 (APP):A prominent Kashmiri leader has welcomed a recent statement of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in which he underscored the importance of the peoples’ right to self-determination in promoting peace and stability in the world, and urged him to appoint a special representative to move the process for the resolution of… Continue reading Fai hails Guterres’ reaffirmation of UN principle of right of self-determination; proposes appointing special representative on Kashmir

Bernie Sanders wins Nevada to become clear frontrunner for Democratic presidential nomination

NEW YORK, Feb 23 (APP):United States Senator Bernie Sanders, a left wing politician, has cemented his frontrunner status in the race to choose the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee who will face President Donald Trump, a Republican, in November’s election. Senator Sanders, 78, often maligned by opponents as a liberal outsider, won the party’s caucuses in… Continue reading Bernie Sanders wins Nevada to become clear frontrunner for Democratic presidential nomination

US senator calls trump policy on Iran a ‘total disaster’

NEW YORK, Feb 23 (APP):US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said Sunday that President Donald Trump’s policy on Iran “has been a total disaster,” after the president criticized Murphy for meeting with Iran’s top diplomat last week. Murphy met with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in Munich last weekend, prompting the president to accuse the senator… Continue reading US senator calls trump policy on Iran a ‘total disaster’

UN’s support for self-determination remains source of pride, crucial pillar: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (APP):United Nations’ support for the right to self-determination — while slower than it was at its historic peak in the 20th century — remains both a source of pride for the world body and a crucial pillar of its work going forward, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said. Delivering his opening remarks… Continue reading UN’s support for self-determination remains source of pride, crucial pillar: UN chief

THF to support Pakistan in eliminating Hepatitis B and C

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LONDON, Feb 22 (APP):The Health Foundation (THF) will continue to support the Pakistan government in its efforts for creating awareness, prevention, treatment and elimination of the diseases of Hepatitis B and C from the country. This was stated by the representatives of The Health Foundation (Pakistan and United Kingdom chapter) at an introductory session of… Continue reading THF to support Pakistan in eliminating Hepatitis B and C

‘Man-made humanitarian nightmare’ for Syrian people must stop immediately: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has made an impassioned appeal for an end to the “man-made humanitarian nightmare” currently unfolding in Syria, where ongoing military operations in the north-west have displaced hundreds of thousands amid bitter winter temperatures. “The message is clear. There is no military solution for the Syrian crisis,”António Guterres… Continue reading ‘Man-made humanitarian nightmare’ for Syrian people must stop immediately: UN chief

Information Technology to speed up economic growth in Pakistan: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING, Feb 22 (APP):The development of information technology industry can put Pakistan’s economy on the track of fast development for prosperity and enhancement of the comprehensive national strength, a Chinese scholar said on Saturday. “The information industry has become the driving force for the economic development of all countries in the world. Therefore, the development… Continue reading Information Technology to speed up economic growth in Pakistan: Chinese Scholar

‘I’ll stand firm with my iron brothers,’ A Pakistani student in Wuhan

BEIJING, Feb 22 (APP):For the past few weeks, Pakistani doctoral student Muhammad Sultan Irshad has been writing his research articles in the international dormitory of Hubei University, Wuhan. He came to China to pursue his doctoral study in September last year. After the COVID-19 broke out, he stayed in Wuhan, the epicenter of the epidemic,… Continue reading ‘I’ll stand firm with my iron brothers,’ A Pakistani student in Wuhan

US, Taliban to sign peace pact at end of month: Pompeo

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NEW YORK, Feb 21 (APP):The United States and the Afghan Taliban have reached an “understanding” that could lead to “a significant and nationwide reduction in violence across Afghanistan” – and ultimately, end America’s oldest war, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Friday. “After decades of conflict, we have come to an understanding with the Taliban… Continue reading US, Taliban to sign peace pact at end of month: Pompeo

China has always backed Pakistan at Financial Action Task Force: Spokesperson

BEIJING, Feb 21 (APP):A Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson on Friday rejected Indian media reports about any shift in China’s position and said that the Chinese side had always backed Pakistan at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). “China’s position on the relevant issue remains unchanged,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said during his online… Continue reading China has always backed Pakistan at Financial Action Task Force: Spokesperson

Simple urine test could help in early detection of bladder cancer: WHO study

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (APP):A new study conducted by researchers from the United Nations health agency revealed that bladder cancer mutations can be detected in urine up to 10 years before clinically diagnosing the disease. The test is based on detecting mutations in the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) gene – a crucial element for cancer… Continue reading Simple urine test could help in early detection of bladder cancer: WHO study

UN underscores need for continued int’l support to Pakistan for helping Afghan refugees

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (APP):A U.N. spokesman has urged the international community to continue helping Pakistan, which has been shouldering the burden of caring for millions of Afghan refugees over the past 40 years. “This is not solely Pakistan’s responsibility; the international community needs to help,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters at the regular noon… Continue reading UN underscores need for continued int’l support to Pakistan for helping Afghan refugees

Coronavirus: a war fought by 1.4 billion people of China

BEIJING, Feb. 21 (APP):There is no other thing that could ease the string of the Chinese nation than the alleviation of the encroachment of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) now. More than 16,000 patients contracting the COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals in China up to February 19, with new cured cases increasing for 6… Continue reading Coronavirus: a war fought by 1.4 billion people of China

US Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders wins backing of top Muslim political group

NEW YORK, Feb 21 (APP):US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders, who has been supporting the struggle of Kashmiris and Palestinians for their unalienable rights, Thursday won the endorsement of a top Muslim political group. ‘Emgage PAC’, which calls itself the biggest Muslim political action committee in the country, says it is backing Sanders because… Continue reading US Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders wins backing of top Muslim political group

U.S.-Taliban accord to be signed soon, says Taliban leader

NEW YORK, Feb 20 (APP):The Taliban’s deputy leader has said that despite mutual distrust, the group would soon sign a agreement with the United States to reduce violence for seven days, while reaffirming that they were “fully committed” to observing the accord. “The long war has exacted a terrible cost from everyone.… Everyone is tired… Continue reading U.S.-Taliban accord to be signed soon, says Taliban leader

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