Free Trade Agreement Phase-II signed between Pakistan, China in Beijing

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Pakistan and China on Sunday signed the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to further enhance bilateral trade between the two countries. Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang witnessed the signing ceremony held here at Diaoyutai State Guest House. The other memorandum of understanding and agreement… Continue reading Free Trade Agreement Phase-II signed between Pakistan, China in Beijing

PM Imran Khan holds meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the conclusion of 2nd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) here on Sunday. The two Prime Ministers were accompanied by Ministers and senior officials. Both leaders reaffirmed the time-tested and strong friendship between Pakistan and China and exchanged views… Continue reading PM Imran Khan holds meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

PM Imran Khan with President Xi Jinping, reaffirms Pakistan’s unflinching commitment to CPEC

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan met with President Xi Jinping here on Sunday and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unflinching commitment to China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as well highlighted CPEC’s next phase and it’s extension into new areas of agriculture, industrial development and socio economic uplift with livelihood projects. The two leaders were accompanied by… Continue reading PM Imran Khan with President Xi Jinping, reaffirms Pakistan’s unflinching commitment to CPEC

PM Imran Khan visits FOTON Headquarter in Beijing

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan visited headquarter of FOTON automotives here on Sunday. Chairman FOTON Gong Yueqiong, briefed the prime minister that FOTON was investing in Pakistan through establishment of assembly plant as a joint venture. Founded on August 28,1996, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (FOTON) is a trans-regional, trans-industry and trans-ownership state… Continue reading PM Imran Khan visits FOTON Headquarter in Beijing

PM Imran Khan invites Chinese entrepreneurs to relocate industries in SEZs being built under CPEC framework

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday invited the Chinese entrepreneurs to take benefits of investment friendly policies of the present government and relocate their industries in the special economic zones being built under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a pilot project of Belt and Road Initiative. “We want the Chinese entrepreneurs to relocate their… Continue reading PM Imran Khan invites Chinese entrepreneurs to relocate industries in SEZs being built under CPEC framework

PM Imran attends Beijing Horticultural Expo, visits Pakistan’s pavilion

BEIJING, April 28 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan along with other world leaders participated in the opening ceremony of Beijing International Horticultural Expo and visited Pakistan Pavilion here on Sunday. Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated the six-month-long expo and sought cooperation in face of environmental challenges during his address. The prime minister also visited Pakistan Pavilion… Continue reading PM Imran attends Beijing Horticultural Expo, visits Pakistan’s pavilion

US Muslim woman facing death threats after Sri Lanka misidentified her photo as bombing suspect

NEW YORK, Apr 28 (APP):A Muslim Sri Lankan-American woman whose photo was misidentified by the Colombo government as a suspect in the Easter Day bombings is facing death threats against her and as distressing situation for her family in Sri Lanka, according to media reports. “I received so many death threats because of this horrible… Continue reading US Muslim woman facing death threats after Sri Lanka misidentified her photo as bombing suspect

Tributes paid to Pakistani Muslims soldiers buried at Kingussie Cemetery, Scotland

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LONDON, Apr 28 (APP):A Memorial Ceremony was held at Kingussie Cemetery, Scotland, on Sunday to pay tribute to nine Muslim soldiers of World War Two (WW2) buried there, belonging to the areas that are now part of Pakistan. According to a statement of Pakistan High Commission London issued here Sunday, Mr.Hamish Johnston named the buried… Continue reading Tributes paid to Pakistani Muslims soldiers buried at Kingussie Cemetery, Scotland

PM Imran Khan meets Vice President Wang Qishan

BEIJING, April 27 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan along with his delegation met Vice President of China, Wang Qishan here on Saturday. The vice president also hosted a banquet for the prime minister and the Pakistani delegation on behalf of President Xi Jinping. The delegation included Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister for Railways… Continue reading PM Imran Khan meets Vice President Wang Qishan

Communique of the Leaders’ Roundtable of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

BEIJING, April 27 (APP):Following is the Joint Communique of the Leaders’ Roundtable of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation issued here on Saturday. “1.We, President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan, President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus, His Majesty Sultan… Continue reading Communique of the Leaders’ Roundtable of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

Pakistani movie ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ to be screened in China

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BEIJING, April 27 (APP):A contract was signed between a Pakistani film producer and a Chinese company here on Saturday for release of a Pakistani film, Parwaz Hai Junoon across China this year. The contract was signed between producer Momina Duraid and Wang Ye of Fire International Media. Momina Duriad under the banner of Momina and… Continue reading Pakistani movie ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ to be screened in China

PM Imran Khan discusses bilateral ties with Ethiopian counterpart

BEIJING, April 27 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan held a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum here on Saturday. The two prime ministers exchanged views on the broad range of bilateral matters. Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the importance Pakistan attached to further… Continue reading PM Imran Khan discusses bilateral ties with Ethiopian counterpart

PM Imran Khan lauds China for lifting 700 million people out of poverty

BEIJING, April 27 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday highly appreciated the tremendous development of China and lifting of over 700 million people out of poverty within a short span of three decades. He made these remarks while speaking at Leaders Roundtable of the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held here. The thematic… Continue reading PM Imran Khan lauds China for lifting 700 million people out of poverty

Ustad Rais bedazzles audience at National Center for Performing Arts in Beijing

BEIJING, April 27 (APP):Performance of Ustad Rais Ahmad, an eminent violinist from Pakistan, bedazzled the audience with his masterly played tunes at the opening concert of 19th Arts Meet held here at the National Center for Performing Arts in Beijing. He played a medley which included classical Pakistani, Western and Chinese music. The audience was… Continue reading Ustad Rais bedazzles audience at National Center for Performing Arts in Beijing

Pakistan joins international calls for an end to conflict-related sexual violence

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 (APP):Pakistan has called for greater international efforts to address the root cause of conflicts, saying that foreign occupation creates the breeding ground for violence perpetrated by occupying forces against women and girls. “After all one of the most effective ways to prevent conflict-based sexual violence is to eliminate the breeding grounds… Continue reading Pakistan joins international calls for an end to conflict-related sexual violence

Thirty three years after deadly Chernobyl nuclear incident, affected areas spring to life: UN

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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 27 (APP):A ceremony marking the 33rd anniversary of the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, was held at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday. On April 26, 1986, a sudden surge of power during a reactor systems test destroyed unit 4 of the nuclear power… Continue reading Thirty three years after deadly Chernobyl nuclear incident, affected areas spring to life: UN

PM meets IMF MD in Beijing

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BEIJING, April 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday met Managing Director of International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China. The Prime Minister was assisted by Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Advisor on Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and Advisor on Commerce, Abdul Razzaq… Continue reading PM meets IMF MD in Beijing

Pak-China to sign MoU to make Gwadar clean green city: Ameen Aslam

BEIJING, Apr 26 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Ameen Aslam Friday said that Pakistan and China would sign a memorandum of understanding to make port city of Gwadar, a starting point of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), into Pakistan’s first emission neutral and clean green city. “China remains a valued partner in this… Continue reading Pak-China to sign MoU to make Gwadar clean green city: Ameen Aslam

Pakistan attaches importance to enhanced collaboration with Tajekistan: PM

BEIJING, Apr 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday reiterated the importance Pakistan attached to the closer ties and enhanced collaboration with Tajikistan in diverse fields. In a meeting with President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon on sidelines of the Second Belt and Road Forum, the two leaders also discussed matters relating to connectivity and energy cooperation.… Continue reading Pakistan attaches importance to enhanced collaboration with Tajekistan: PM

CPEC being flagship project of BRI blessing for Pakistan: Imran Khan

BEIJING, April 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)being a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was a blessing for Pakistan. “CPEC has given us an opportunity to catch up with other nations and attract investment from China and other countries,” he said while addressing the participants… Continue reading CPEC being flagship project of BRI blessing for Pakistan: Imran Khan

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