Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 24 (APP):Reaffirming its support to the Palestinians’ cause, Pakistan has underscored the need for a State of Palestine along the pre-1967 borders with AI-Quds AI-Sharif as its capital to usher in peace and stability in the Middle East. “A just and lasting peace in the Middle East, especially for the occupied people… Continue reading Pakistan urges world community not to abandon Palestinians’ quest for self-determination

WASHINGTON, Jul 23 (APP):Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Ambassador Dr Maleeha Lodhi Tuesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here at the Embassy of Pakistan. A delegation of leaders and workers of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) in the United States also called on the prime minister.

WASHINGTON, July 23 (APP):A prominent Kashmiri leader has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate the 71-year-old Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, saying such a move would bring peace and stability in South Asia. “The key to peace in Afghanistan lies in Kashmir — the US will never stabilize the former without peace… Continue reading Kashmiri leader welcomes Trump’s offer to mediate Kashmir dispute

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 23 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday renewed his good office offer aimed at resolving the decades-old Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, provided both sides agree. Replying to a question at a briefing about US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate the Kashmir dispute, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said the… Continue reading UN chief stands ready to mediate Kashmir dispute if accepted by India & Pakistan

LAHORE, Jul 21 (APP):Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) on Sunday suggested to follow Chinese roof-top farming technology named ‘Aquaponics’ to overcome food shortage, water crisis, excessive use of pesticides and expensive fertilizers. Addressing a meeting of the joint chamber’s think-tank here, the PCJCCI President Shah Faisal Afridi said Aquaponics was a technique… Continue reading Call for adopting Chinese roof-top farming technology

WASHINGTON, Jul 21 (APP):Pakistani-Americans braved out sweltering heat on Saturday to welcome Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrived in Washington D.C. Hundreds of members of the community belonging to Washington metro area and other states came to the U.S. capital and lined up along Massachusetts Avenue near Pakistan House, where the prime minister is… Continue reading Pakistani-Americans accord enthusiastic welcome to PM Khan on arrival in D.C.

LONDON, Jul 20 (APP):Pakistan High Commission (PHC) London would conduct National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the Pakistani community living in the surrounding areas of London (United Kingdom). In this regard, the high commission regularly organizes visits of Nadra Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding… Continue reading PHC to conduct two-day NADRA surgeries in Hounslow from July 27

NEW YORK, Jul 20 (APP):Muslim-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution in support of the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, saying it was in a long tradition of U.S. boycotts. The Palestinian-led BDS movement is dedicated to promoting various forms of boycott against Israel until it meets what the campaign describes as… Continue reading US-Muslim congresswoman introduces resolution affirming Americans’ right to boycott Israel

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 20 (APP):The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President, Inga Rhonda King, has told participants of the 54-member body’s high-level segment that this year’s session had contributed significantly to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By “increasing awareness and galvanizing efforts towards empowerment, inclusiveness and equality”, the entire ECOSOC system has worked… Continue reading Top UN sustainable development forum notes progress on empowering people as it ends session

WASHINGTON, Jul 19 (APP):Prime Minister’s visit to Washington this week seeks a reset Pakistan-U.S. ties with a focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in place of the Afghanistan-centered relations of the last several years, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said. “We are here to reset our bilateral relationship,” the foreign minister told a Press briefing ahead… Continue reading PM visit to Washington to seek reset in Pakistan-US relations: FM Qureshi

BEIJING, July 19 (APP)::At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will pay a three-day state visit to China from July 21. During the visit, the Crown Prince will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and Chairman… Continue reading Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to pay state visit to China from July 21

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 19 (APP):Key parts of the Global Goals agenda linked to achieving zero-hunger are “off-track”, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a U.N. agency, has said, in an appeal for much greater public investment in farming. Four years since the international community agreed to implement the 17 Sustainable Development Goals — whose… Continue reading World ‘off track’ to meet most Sustainable Development Goals on hunger, food security and nutrition: UN