SCO carries out online anti-terrorism drill

BEIJING, Dec 14 (APP):The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) launched a joint online anti-terrorism exercise in China, in which competent authorities of eight SCO member states simulated a complete crackdown against online terrorist propaganda amid rising cybersecurity challenges. The exercise held in Xiamen, East China’s Fujian Province, set a scenario where an international terrorist organization spread… Continue reading SCO carries out online anti-terrorism drill

China world’s third most popular destination for international students

BEIJING, Dec 14 (APP):China became the world’s third most popular destination for international students in 2018, receiving 10 percent of the world’s international students, ahead of many long-standing host countries. Currently, over 28,000 Pakistani students are studying in China, out of which, over 7,000 are recipient of the Chinese government scholarship. Number of Pakistani students… Continue reading China world’s third most popular destination for international students

India’s new citizenship law ‘fundamentally discriminatory’: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 (APP):India’s new citizenship law is “fundamentally discriminatory” in nature and does not offers Muslims the same protection as other minorities, the UN human rights office said on Friday. “The amended law would appear to undermine the commitment to equality before the law enshrined in India’s constitution and India’s obligations under the… Continue reading India’s new citizenship law ‘fundamentally discriminatory’: UN

PM Boris wins 364 seats in UK general elections

LONDON, Dec 13 (APP):British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won parliamentary majority with 364 seats out of 650 seats in the United Kingdom (UK) general elections held on Thursday (December 12) – a victory that will remove the uncertainty over Brexit and help him to take the UK out of the European Union (EU) by… Continue reading PM Boris wins 364 seats in UK general elections

India’s actions in Kashmir and persecution of Muslims could lead to a ‘catastrophe’ in S. Asia: Pakistan warns

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 (APP):Pakistan has warned that India’s unilateral annexation of Jammu and Kashmir, imposition of a crippling, military-enforced curfew in the disputed state and mass arrests of Kashmiris, as also its hostile actions against Indian Muslims could propel South Asia “towards a catastrophe”. “It is high time for the international community to wake… Continue reading India’s actions in Kashmir and persecution of Muslims could lead to a ‘catastrophe’ in S. Asia: Pakistan warns

UN General Assembly unanimously adopts Pak-sponsored resolution hailing Kartarpur corridor’s opening

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 13 (APP):The UN General Assembly Thursday welcomed the inauguration of “landmark’ Kartarpur corridor between Pakistan and India, as the 193-member body adopted a resolution, sponsored by Pakistan and the Philippines, on promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace. Adopted by consensus, the resolution said that the opening of… Continue reading UN General Assembly unanimously adopts Pak-sponsored resolution hailing Kartarpur corridor’s opening

Sukkur-Multan Expressway to directly benefit local residents along route: Xiao Hua

BEIJING, Dec 12 (APP):The completion of Sukkur-Multan section of Peshawar to Karachi Expressway will not only reduce the travelling time between the two cities but it will also directly promote the socio-economic development of the areas along the route, Chairman of China Construction Pakistan Co., Ltd, Xiao Hua said. “The completion of the project will… Continue reading Sukkur-Multan Expressway to directly benefit local residents along route: Xiao Hua

UN scrutinizing consequences of India’s controversial citizenship law: Spokesman

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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (APP):The United Nations is “closely” studying the possible fallout from the passage, amid protests, of India’s controversial citizenship bill by both houses of the country’s Parliament as well as the concerns expressed over it, the world body’s Deputy Spokesman, Farhan Aziz Haq, said on Thursday. “We are aware that the lower… Continue reading UN scrutinizing consequences of India’s controversial citizenship law: Spokesman

Half a million Kashmiri Muslims martyred in 1947 and perpetual genocide continues: Nafees Zakaria

LONDON, Dec 11 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has said half-million Kashmiris were martyred by Maharaja Dogra’s forces along with Indian occupation forces and RSS (Hindu terrorist outfit of India) and one million Kashmiris were forcibly expelled from Jammu in 1947 that changed the demography. He stated this while… Continue reading Half a million Kashmiri Muslims martyred in 1947 and perpetual genocide continues: Nafees Zakaria

At least 166 million children globally remain unrecorded: UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 (APP):One-quarter of the world’s children are not registered when they are born, leaving them vulnerable and “invisible”, according to The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This despite the number of registered births having significantly increased over the past decade, the UN agency said, adding that the births of one in four… Continue reading At least 166 million children globally remain unrecorded: UNICEF

China to provide more opportunities for Pakistani goods under CPFTA Phase-II: Chinese official

BEIJING, Dec.11 (APP):China will provide more opportunities for Pakistani competitive goods to access the Chinese market under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement Phase-II came into force on December 1. “CPFTA Phase-II is a critical initiative to strengthen trade liberalization and deepen the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. It will provide more opportunities for… Continue reading China to provide more opportunities for Pakistani goods under CPFTA Phase-II: Chinese official

UN agriculture agency chief urges youth to help bolster mountain ecosystems

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 (APP):The head of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a UN agency, Wednesday urged young people, who are driving the world’s climate agenda, to also play a role in bolstering mountain ecosystems. “Mountains matter for youth, and our future,” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu said at a high-level event held by the UN… Continue reading UN agriculture agency chief urges youth to help bolster mountain ecosystems

Qawali night enthralls Pakistani students at PHC

LONDON, Dec 11 (APP):The Qawwali Night with Ustad Ameer Khan Qawwal and Humnawa enthralled hundreds of Pakistani and British students at Pakistan High Commission (PHC) on Tuesday. A statement of the High Commission issued here said that the students from various British universities got together at the High Commission and enjoyed an inspirational evening of… Continue reading Qawali night enthralls Pakistani students at PHC

UN withholds comments on India’s anti-Muslim legislation, but urges adoption of non-discriminatory laws

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (APP):The United Nations Tuesday withheld comments until the completion of legislative process involving a controversial bill passed by India’s lower house that prevents Muslim migrants from neighboring countries from receiving citizenship, while emphasizing that member states adopt non-discriminatory laws. “This is a legislation which continuing to go through legislative process …… Continue reading UN withholds comments on India’s anti-Muslim legislation, but urges adoption of non-discriminatory laws

Pakistani students win costume competition award in Beijing

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BEIJING, Dec 11 (APP)::Pakistani students won the “Most influential Award” at the 9th Oriental Sunshine Diplomat National Costume Competition held here at Beijing Diplomatic Media Center. Representatives from the embassies of 11 countries including Pakistan and regions in China participated in the competition organized by Diplomat Magazine. The teams displayed their national costumes and national… Continue reading Pakistani students win costume competition award in Beijing

Pakistan ranks 152nd in UN’s Human Development Index

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP):Pakistan was ranked at 152nd position among 189 countries in U.N.’s 2019 Human Development Index (HDI)’s annual rankings that is measured by combining indicators of life expectancy, educational attainment and income. The HDI forms part of the Human Development Report (HDR) 2019, a flagship study produced annually by the United Nations… Continue reading Pakistan ranks 152nd in UN’s Human Development Index

UN leaders highlight young people’s role in promoting human rights

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (APP):Highlighting the role of young people in leading the way to a better future for all, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said they are the ones who are `bringing human rights to life’. In a message marking this year’s observance of Human Rights Day, celebrated on Tuesday, he… Continue reading UN leaders highlight young people’s role in promoting human rights

Mayor Tang Liangzhi meets Ambassador Hashmi, discusses expanded cooperation

BEIJING, Dec 10 (APP):Deputy Secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and Mayor Tang Liangzhi met with Pakistan Ambassador to China, Naghmana Alamgir Hashmi and exchanged views to further enhance cooperation in various fields between the two countries. During the meeting, he said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners and the cooperation between… Continue reading Mayor Tang Liangzhi meets Ambassador Hashmi, discusses expanded cooperation

China ready to exchange experience with Pakistan in organ transplantation: Dr. Wang

BEIJING, Dec 10 (APP):China is ready to cooperate and exchange its experience with Pakistan in organ transplantation and research for mutual benefits besides serving the people from both the countries, Dr. Wang Haibo, Head of China Organ Transplant Response System (COTRS) said. “We have around 173 transplant hospitals in China and are willing to exchange… Continue reading China ready to exchange experience with Pakistan in organ transplantation: Dr. Wang

UNGA adopts ‘Olympic Truce’ resolution ahead of 2020 Tokyo Games

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 10 (APP):The United Nations’ General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution Monday urging nations around the world to honour an “Olympic Truce” during the upcoming 2020 games in Tokyo in a bid intended to promote world peace. The 193-member body adopted the resolution without a vote at the behest of Yoshiro Mori, President… Continue reading UNGA adopts ‘Olympic Truce’ resolution ahead of 2020 Tokyo Games

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