UNITED NATIONS, May 05 (APP):The United Nations and Egypt are working together to prevent the situation in Gaza from escalating as more than 200 rockets were fired at Israel and some 120 targets in Gaza struck by Israeli war planes on Saturday, according to UN special envoy for Middle East peace, Nickolay Mladenov. In a… Continue reading UN envoy says working with Egypt in bid to end Gaza fighting
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Lahore Literary Festival’s 4th edition ends in New York
NEW YORK, May 05 (APP):The fourth edition of Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) concluded in New York Saturday night after lively discussions of Pakistan’s arts and literature, with Pakistani Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi saying this annual event was an expression of the cultural renaissance that has been underway in the country in recent years. “The cultural landscape… Continue reading Lahore Literary Festival’s 4th edition ends in New York
Pakistan warns against ‘reckless measures’ to reform UNSC, suggests step-by-step approach
UNITED NATIONS, My 4 (APP):Pakistan has warned that attempts by the aspirants of permanent seats on the UN Security Council to bluster through the ongoing process to reach to an agreement on reforming the 15-member body would obstruct efforts to make it more democratic, representative, accountable, transparent and efficient. “Given fundamental divergences that are evident,… Continue reading Pakistan warns against ‘reckless measures’ to reform UNSC, suggests step-by-step approach
Pakistan High Commission in UK holds Urdu literary evening
LONDON, May 04 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has urged Pakistani Diaspora to pay due attention to promotion of Urdu language and literature and keep the coming generation intact with their roots through the dynamics of Urdu literature especially poetry. He stated this while addressing the closing ceremony of a… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission in UK holds Urdu literary evening
Pakistan High Commissioner receives warm welcome in Birmingham
LONDON, May 04 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Mohammad Nafees Zakaria was warmly received during his recent visit to Birmingham, where he met a number of delegations and discussed with them matters pertaining to Pakistani community in the UK. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan High Commission London, during the… Continue reading Pakistan High Commissioner receives warm welcome in Birmingham
Pakistan warns against ‘reckless measures’ to reform UNSC, suggests step-by-step approach
UNITED NATIONS, May 04 (APP):Pakistan has warned that attempts by the aspirants of permanent seats on the UN Security Council to bluster through the ongoing process to reach to an agreement on reforming the 15-member body would obstruct efforts to make it more democratic, representative, accountable, transparent and efficient. “Given fundamental divergences that are evident,… Continue reading Pakistan warns against ‘reckless measures’ to reform UNSC, suggests step-by-step approach
Facts, not falsehoods, should guide people during elections: UN Chief on press freedom
UNITED NATIONS, May 02 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has, in a message for World Press Freedom Day, underscored the need for free press disseminating reliable information to maintain peace and justice, especially during elections as “facts, not falsehoods” should guide the people while choosing their representatives. Noting that civic space has been shrinking worldwide at… Continue reading Facts, not falsehoods, should guide people during elections: UN Chief on press freedom
Pak high commissioner visits Scotland, calls on the First Minister; meets trade, investment officials
LONDON, May 02 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, called on Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland, at her official residence, Bute House. A statement issued by the Pakistan High Commission London on Thursday said that appreciating the Scottish Government’s Pakistan Engagement Plan, Zakaria apprised her on… Continue reading Pak high commissioner visits Scotland, calls on the First Minister; meets trade, investment officials
Top UN official calls for ending ‘political opportunism’ that’s letting hate speech flourish
UNITED NATIONS, May 02 (APP):The United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, has called on world leaders to end “political opportunism” and void cultivating a culture that tolerates hate speech and violent extremism. Speaking at the end of the second Global Summit on Religion, Peace and Security in Geneva, Dieng noted… Continue reading Top UN official calls for ending ‘political opportunism’ that’s letting hate speech flourish
Pakistan urges UN Security Council to address Kashmir, Palestine disputes for world peace
UNITED NATIONS, May 02 (APP):Pakistan has again called for a just and lasting resolution of the Kashmir dispute, which along with the Palestine issue needs the to be addressed by the U.N. Security Council, to promote international peace and security. Speaking in the 15-member Council’s debate on the situation in the Middle East, Pakistan’s Ambassador… Continue reading Pakistan urges UN Security Council to address Kashmir, Palestine disputes for world peace
“NADRA Information Centres” are unauthorised entities:High Commission
LONDON, May 01 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London on Wednesday warned that “NADRA Information centers” were unauthorized entities. In a statement issued here, the High Commission said that it has come to the notice of the commission that some self-styled “NADRA Information Centres” were operating in various parts of the UK. The High Commission clarified that… Continue reading “NADRA Information Centres” are unauthorised entities:High Commission
China’s position on Kashmir issue clear, consistent: Spokesperson
BEIJING, May 1 (APP):China on Wednesday reiterated that its position on the Kashmir issue was clear and consistent that it should be properly resolved through negotiations by the relevant parties. The approval of listing of Masood Azhar had nothing to do with the Kashmir issue and would not affect China’s position on the longstanding dispute,… Continue reading China’s position on Kashmir issue clear, consistent: Spokesperson
UN rights chief voices ‘grave concern’ for trapped civilians in Libya
UNITED NATIONS, May 01 (APP):UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has expressed “grave concern” that thousands of civilians remain stranded in conflict-affected areas in Tripoli, Libya’s capital. in a statement, Bachelet stressed the urgent need for the creation of safe humanitarian corridors for trapped civilians to leave, and joined calls for an immediate… Continue reading UN rights chief voices ‘grave concern’ for trapped civilians in Libya
Pakistani ‘street food’ draws large crowd at UN
UNITED NATIONS, May 01 (APP):Pakistani cuisine attracted a large crowd at the United Nations’ Delegates Lounge at a special lunchtime event hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi Ambassadors from many countries, UN officials and diplomats thronged the Pakistan food stall which was adorned by Truck Art to also reflect the theme of… Continue reading Pakistani ‘street food’ draws large crowd at UN
Senior UN official deplores ‘continuing absence’ of political solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (APP):A senior UN official has deplored the “continuing absence” of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that the status quo will only lead to further deterioration of the situation in the region. Under-Secretary-General for political affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, who was briefing the UN Security Council on the latest situation… Continue reading Senior UN official deplores ‘continuing absence’ of political solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Muslims soldiers buried at Kingussie Cemetery, Scotland paid tribute
LONDON, April 30 (APP):The nine Muslim soldiers of World War II buried here at Kingussie Cemetery, Scotland were paid tribute during a memorial ceremony. The soldiers were belonged to the areas which are now the part of Pakistan. They were posted to Scotland in World War II and died there. Hamish Johnston has named the… Continue reading Muslims soldiers buried at Kingussie Cemetery, Scotland paid tribute
Ex-US Senator Richard Lugar, co-sponsor of 2009 civilian aid bill for Pakistan, dies
NEW YORK, Apr 29 (APP):Former US Senator Richard Lugar, a centrist Republican, who in 2009 co-authored with Democratic Senator John Kerry a controversial aid bill for Pakistan, died on Sunday at age 87. The Lugar Center, a Washington-based charity, said in a statement that he died peacefully at the Inova Fairfax Heart and Vascular Institute… Continue reading Ex-US Senator Richard Lugar, co-sponsor of 2009 civilian aid bill for Pakistan, dies
Deaths caused by drug-resistant infections to skyrocket over next two decades: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (APP):Deaths caused by infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria will skyrocket over the next two decades, along with huge economic costs, without immediate, ambitious and coordinated action, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and partners warned Monday. According to a new groundbreaking report, the UN Ad hoc Interagency Coordinating Group on Antimicrobial Resistance… Continue reading Deaths caused by drug-resistant infections to skyrocket over next two decades: UN
Senior UN official strongly condemns Southern California synagogue attack
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (APP):The top official for the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has strongly condemned Saturday’s attack on a synagogue in Southern California, denouncing the deadly incident as a hate crime targeting Sabbath worshipers on the last day of Passover. According to news reports, a gunman armed with a semiautomatic rifle entered a… Continue reading Senior UN official strongly condemns Southern California synagogue attack
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
