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

Xi Jinping hails solid friendship with Pakistan amid novel coronavirus outbreak

BEIJING, Feb 20 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday appreciated the strong and timely support from Pakistan amid novel coronavirus, saying facts had proved once again that China and Pakistan were true friends and good brothers. In a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Chinese president emphasized that China and Pakistan were all-weather… Continue reading Xi Jinping hails solid friendship with Pakistan amid novel coronavirus outbreak

China objects to Indian Home Minister’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh

BEIJING, Feb 20 (APP):China on Thursday objected to the visit of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah to a disputed area in the east sector of China-India boundary, saying the Chinese government had never recognized the so-called Arunachal Pradesh. The Chinese government has never recognized the so-called Arunachal Pradesh and is firmly opposed to the Indian… Continue reading China objects to Indian Home Minister’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh

High-tech helps tackle novel coronavirus outbreak in China

BEIJING, Feb 20 (APP):The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic may have thrown out a challenge to many industries in China; however, it has greatly boosted the application of some high-tech products. In addition to infrared imaging cameras installed at railways stations to check the body temperature of passengers, various high-tech measures have been taken to… Continue reading High-tech helps tackle novel coronavirus outbreak in China

Climate change threatens future of children worldwide: UN report

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 20 (APP):No country is doing enough to protect children from the impact of climate change, according to a new report by dozens of respected international health experts. In a UN-backed report assessing the capacity of 180 countries to ensure that their youngsters can survive and thrive, the authors highlight numerous “immediate” threats… Continue reading Climate change threatens future of children worldwide: UN report

Coronavirus outbreak’s impact on economy temporary, short-term: China

BEIJING, Feb 19 (APP):China on Wednesday said that the impact of novel coronavirus epidemic was temporary and short-term since the government had sufficient policy space to boost the economy and long-term positive trend of the economy would not change. “We are confident that we will achieve the goals and tasks set for economic and social… Continue reading Coronavirus outbreak’s impact on economy temporary, short-term: China

US senator confirms meeting Iran’s FM in Munich amid Trump’s criticism

NEW YORK, Feb 19 (APP):An American senator belonging to the Democratic Party has confirmed that he met Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the recent Munich Security Conference, a move that drew criticism from the Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who suggested that the senator may have violated a law that prohibits… Continue reading US senator confirms meeting Iran’s FM in Munich amid Trump’s criticism

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Syria’s war-battered north-west

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 19 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in north-west Syria, and called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing fight that has displaced more than 900.000 civilians since early December. Guterres was joined in his call for an end to the hostilities by a… Continue reading UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Syria’s war-battered north-west

Coronavirus outbreak not to affect China-Pakistan trade, other exchanges: Pakistan Consul General

BEIJING, Feb 19 (APP):Pakistan Consul General in Guangzhou, Dr. Diyar Khan has said that the novel coronavirus was not going to affect the trade and other exchanges between China and Pakistan. We have not issued any tourism or visa warnings, which will not affect trade and other exchanges between the two countries. In fact, these… Continue reading Coronavirus outbreak not to affect China-Pakistan trade, other exchanges: Pakistan Consul General

Confucius Institutes worldwide cheer on China battling novel coronavirus

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BEIJING, Feb 19 (APP):Inspiring messages from Confucius Institutes all over the world including Pakistan have been melting the hearts of millions of Chinese fighting against the novel coronavirus epidemic in the country. Teachers and students from the institutes, as well as foreigners who love Chinese culture, are recording videos expressing their support for the Chinese… Continue reading Confucius Institutes worldwide cheer on China battling novel coronavirus

UN rights chief ‘appalled’ at civilian toll in war-torn Syria’s north-east

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (APP):Amid freezing temperatures and bombing, more than 900,000 civilians in Syria’s north-west have been forced into ever smaller areas for safety reasons, the UN’s top human rights official said on Tuesday. “No shelter is now safe,” Michelle Bachelet’s spokesperson, Rupert Colville, said. “As the Government offensive continues and people are forced… Continue reading UN rights chief ‘appalled’ at civilian toll in war-torn Syria’s north-east

Pakistan government to facilitate investors,researchers helping country in achieving its UNSDGs: Nafees

LONDON Feb 18 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom (UK), Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has said that Government of Pakistan would facilitate and support the researchers , investors and development organizations assisting the country in its efforts to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)for the socio-economic Prosperity of the country. He said Pakistan would welcome, support… Continue reading Pakistan government to facilitate investors,researchers helping country in achieving its UNSDGs: Nafees

China welcomes the US, Taliban deal on reducing violent activities

BEIJING, Feb 18 (APP):China on Tuesday welcomed the deal between the US and Taliban on reducing violent activities and hoped it would be smoothly implemented and created conditions for the final political resolution of the Afghan issue. “We support dialogue between all relevant parties in Afghanistan and welcome the news that the US and Taliban… Continue reading China welcomes the US, Taliban deal on reducing violent activities

China has conviction, capacity & wherewithal to surmount coronavirus challenge’: Ambassador Hashmi

BEIJING, Feb 18 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi on Tuesday reiterated every possible support to China in its battle against novel coronavirus and expressed the confidence that China had the conviction, capacity and wherewithal to surmount this challenge with characteristic dignity and firm resolve. “As a time-tested friend of China, the people of… Continue reading China has conviction, capacity & wherewithal to surmount coronavirus challenge’: Ambassador Hashmi

UN chief hopes US-Taliban talks yield Afghan-led peace process

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been closely following talks between the United States and the Taliban about a ‘significant reduction’ of violence in Afghanistan, aimed at opening the way for intra-Afghan peace negotiations, according to his spokesman. “During his visit to Islamabad, he (Guterres) expressed his sincere wishes that such talks… Continue reading UN chief hopes US-Taliban talks yield Afghan-led peace process

Chinese family hosts Pakistani student at home in virus-hit Hubei province

BEIJING, Feb 18 (APP)::As reflective of growing and strong people to people bonds between China and Pakistan, a Chinese family has been hosting a Pakistani student at their home in a village in the Hubei province since the pneumonia outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus. Abdul Samad from Larkana district of Sindh province had completed… Continue reading Chinese family hosts Pakistani student at home in virus-hit Hubei province

British PM offers his sympathies for affectees of coronavirus

LONDON, Feb 18 (APP):British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping, and offered his sympathies for the affectees of coronavirus. According to a statement of 10 Downing Street London issued on Tuesday said that Boris Johnson offered his sympathies for the affectees of the outbreak of coronavirus in China. President… Continue reading British PM offers his sympathies for affectees of coronavirus

Cost-cutting undermining UN missions’ ability to keep peace in world’s combat areas: Pakistan says

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (APP):Reaffirming its ‘unflinching’ commitment to the U.N. peacekeeping operations, Pakistan has underscored the need for the world body’s missions to have a clear set of priorities and be well-equipped with material and human resources in order to face the difficult challenges in conflict zones around the world. “This is essential if… Continue reading Cost-cutting undermining UN missions’ ability to keep peace in world’s combat areas: Pakistan says

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