Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned Saturday’s “horrific” terrorist attack on a wedding ceremony in Kabul, claiming the lives of 63 people and injuring over 180. “The Secretary-General expresses his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and the Government and people of Afghanistan,” a statement issued by his… Continue reading UN chief slams terrorist attack on wedding in Kabul

NEW YORK, Aug 18 (APP):A prominent Kashmiri writer has denounced India’s annexation of occupied Kashmir and imposition of a communications blackout and de-facto martial law, saying New Delhi was now exercising “brute power over a people that is essentially colonized.” “I like to think that Kashmir has always been treated like a colony by the… Continue reading Kashmir now ‘colonized’, Kashmiri author says as criticism of Indian action mounts in US press

NEW YORK, Aug 17 (APP):American print and electronic media has given prominent coverage to reports about Friday’s UN Security Council meeting on the grave situation in Indian occupied Kashmir, amid continuing criticism of India’s annexation of the disputed region. Top US newspapers continue to denounce Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “illegal” action in revoking Kashmir’s… Continue reading Modi playing ‘dangerous game’, says US paper as media highlights UNSC’s Kashmir meeting

LONDON, Aug 17 (APP):Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Saturday warned that Pakistan would go to any extent if its sovereignty and territorial integrity was threatened and attacked by India. “Pakistan Army and the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan would go to any extent in case of any misadventure by India on Kashmir… Continue reading Pakistan can go to any extent if attacked by India: Sheikh Rashid

BEIJING, Aug 16 (APP):The world community has appreciated the education and training centers in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region which are the key battlefield in the fight against terrorism and extremism in China, a white paper said on Friday These centers have greatly succeeded in eradicating the menace of terrorism and extremism in the region, according… Continue reading Xinjiang’s education efforts being appreciated by world community: China

LONDON, Aug 15 (APP):Thousands of British Pakistani and Kashmiri community held a big demonstration outside the Indian High Commission London, on Thursday afternoon also joined by Sikh community to mark India’s independence day as “Black day”. The rally was led by Lord Nazir Ahmed and Raja Najabat Hussain, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Self Determination Movement… Continue reading Thousands gathered outside Indian High Commission to mark India’s Independence day as black day

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (APP):Pakistani nationals working in the UN system celebrated their nation’s Independence Day on Wednesday in a befitting manner at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Sponsored by the recently-established UN Pakistan Club, the event was largely attended, among others by Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi and Iqbal Riza, a former… Continue reading UN officials of Pakistani origin celebrate Independence Day with fervour

BEIJING, Aug 15 (APP)::By revoking the special status of Indian occupied Kashmir and splitting it into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, New Delhi has opened a Pandora’s box. India’s unilateral move to fundamentally change the administrative division of the region and seize Pakistani and Chinese territories have angered its two neighbors… Continue reading India’s move of revoking special status of Kashmir could prove dangerous: China Daily

LONDON, Aug 15 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, on Thursday called on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister Dr. Andrew Murrison MP and highlighted the violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir committed by India. A statement issued by the Pakistan High Commission here said… Continue reading Nafees Zakaria apprised FCO Minister about the gross violation of human rights in IOK

NEW YORK, Aug 15 (APP):With the UN Security Council preparing to hold consultations Friday on India’s annexation of occupied Kashmir, Pakistan’s Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has called on the 15-member body to take note of New Delhi’s “illegal” action and to reaffirm its commitment to its own resolutions that pledge the right of self-determination to the… Continue reading Pakistan expects UNSC to address Kashmiris’ plight, sufferings : Maleeha

LONDON, Aug 14 (APP):A simple but impressive flag hoisting ceremony was held here at the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) marking the Independence Day of Pakistan. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Mohammad Nafees Zakaria unfurled the national flag. British Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, Friends of Pakistan, diplomats, officers and officials of Pakistan High… Continue reading PHC celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day in London

NEW YORK, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi Wednesday said the country stood resolutely with the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and was making concerted political and diplomatic efforts to end the long night of suffering of Kashmiri brothers and sisters. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kashmiri people,… Continue reading Pakistan stands firm with Kashmiri brothers, sisters on Independence Day: Maleeha

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug 14 (APP):The national flag of Pakistan was unfurled in an impressive ceremony held at Canton Fair Ground here on Wednesday to celebrate 72nd Independence Day of Pakistan with zeal and enthusiasm. As Consul General of Pakistan Dr. Diyar Khan hoisted the green and white flag, the national anthem was played. Dr. Diyar… Continue reading Flag hoisting ceremony held to mark Independence Day at Pakistan Consulate General in Guangzhou

BEIJING, Aug 14 (APP):The 72nd Independence Day of Islamic Republic of Pakistan was celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm at the Pakistan Embassy, Beijing, on Wednesday with a renewed pledge of full political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiris in wake of the latest Indian move to scrap special status of Occupied Kashmir. The national flag… Continue reading Independence Day celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm at Pakistan Embassy Beijing

LONDON Aug 14 (APP):The British Pakistani and Kashmiri community held a massive demonstration outside British Parliament London, on Wednesday, highlighting the sufferings of their Kashmiris brothers and sisters in Indian occupied Kashmir and called for freedom of their land from the Indian occupation. The rally was attended by Pakistani diaspora belonging to all walks of… Continue reading Big demo outside British Parliament protests Indian brutalities in IOK

NEW YORK, Aug 13 (APP):Hamid Hayat, an American citizen of Pakistani descent who spent 14 years behind bars in a one of the most controversial terrorism cases of the post-Sept. 11 era, said Sunday he’s “still in shock” after his release from federal prison in Arizona, according to reports in US media. Hayat, 35, a… Continue reading Pakistani-American man celebrates Eid after release from prison following vacation of terrorism conviction