Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 28 (APP):Syria has denounced US recognition of “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupied Golan Heights as part of a “criminal project” , while stressing the importance of upholding international law. “This is a criminal project or plan for which the US government and its allies have used all tools at their disposal,” the… Continue reading UNSC members slam US move to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over occupied Syrian Golan

BEIJIING, March 28 (APP):Chinese cities Urumqi, Puyang and Xian were declared as sister cities to Karachi, Gwadar, and Multan respectively at a forum on cooperation between China and Pakistan friendship and cities held here on Thursday to further enhance the bond of friendship between China and Pakistan. The Pakistani and Chinese officials signed separate agreements… Continue reading Three Chinese cities named sister cities to Karachi, Gwadar, Multan

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 27 (APP):With Yemen now in its fifth year of conflict between pro-Government forces and Houthi rebels, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for “unhindered access” to the most desperate areas in the frontline regions “to prevent the food security situation deteriorating”. “Today twenty million Yemenis – some 70 per cent… Continue reading Ten million Yemenis ‘one step away from famine’: UN

NEW YORK, March 27 (APP):Almost half the Americans surveyed in a new poll still say they believe that US President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election, despite a summary of the Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation that said there was no evidence to support that finding. A Reuters/Ipsos survey released… Continue reading Almost half in new US poll still say Trump, Russia colluded

LONDON, Mar 27 (APP):A 30-member business and investment delegation from the United Kingdom (UK) will be visiting Pakistan in the first week of April, to explore business and investment opportunities in the country, official sources said. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar, Commercial Consular of Pakistan High Commission London told APP that the delegation would explore business and… Continue reading UK business delegation to visit Pakistan in first week of April

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 27 (APP):Big investment firms are worsening global housing shortages by forcing vulnerable out of low-income homes and upgrading them for higher rents, according to United Nations human rights experts, who appealed to countries to tighten up regulation. These firms had become the world’s biggest landlords, and “converted homes into financial instruments and… Continue reading Tenants ‘forced out their homes’ by global investors: UN experts

BEIJING, March 27 (APP):Pakistan may soon hit the big oil discovery and that will be good news for not only the country itself but all of the South Asia as well as China and Gulf nations. There is a strong possibility that the country may discover a very big oil reserve in its waters. If… Continue reading Pakistan oil discovery may have meaning to entire region: Global Times

LONDON, Mar 26 (APP):Pakistan High Commission London would conduct National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the Pakistani community. In this regard, the high commission regularly organizes visits of Nadra Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London and now would conduct Nadra surgeries in… Continue reading Pakistan High Commission to conduct two-day NADRA surgeries in Slough from March 30

BEIJING, March 26 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Tuesday said the Chinese side opposed US President Donald Trump’s move of formally recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli territory and opposed the change of facts through unilateral acts. “The international community recognizes that the Golan Heights is an occupied territory,” Geng Shuang said during his routine… Continue reading China opposes President Trumps Golan move

UNITED NATIOINS, Mar 26 (APP):A prominent Kashmiri leader has called on the United Nations to play an active role in facilitating a dialogue between all the parties to the dispute — India, Pakistan and Kashmiri leadership — aimed at promoting a peaceful settlement of the decades-old dispute. “Any attempt to strike a deal between two… Continue reading UN must take active role in promoting Kashmir settlement: Dr. Fai

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate assistance mission in Afghanistan on March 15. Unlike before, it only gave a six-month extension rather than one year. The reason for the shorter extension is that the US opposed China’s attempt to write the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) into the resolution. According to Global… Continue reading US only hurts itself by pointing fingers at China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative

NEW YORK, Mar 26 (APP):One of the first two Muslim women in the US Congress, has accused President Donald Trump of inciting hatred of Islam and inspiring attacks like the killing of 50 people last weekend in a mass shooting at mosques in New Zealand. Speaking at dinner hosted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations… Continue reading US Muslim Congresswoman says Trump’s anti-Islam remarks inspire attacks like NZ shooting

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP):A day-long first IEC Pakistan-China investment summit to update the Chinese entrepreneurs about the investment-friendly climate in Pakistan will be held on Sunday in Dalian, China. “Over 150 potential Chinese companies and investors, as well as 20 Pakistani companies, government, and media personnel, will attend the event,” Felpa Global Consultants (FGC) Chief… Continue reading First Pak-China Investment Summit to be held in Dalian, China

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP):The UN body exclusively dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment wrapped up its annual session at the weekend with agreement on ways to safeguard and improve women’s and girls’ access to social protection systems, public services and sustainable infrastructure. The 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of… Continue reading UN Commission agrees to roadmap on ensuring women’s social protection

ISLAMABAD, Mar 25 (APP):China on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan for his positive remarks in response to Indian Prime Minister Midi’s congratulatory message on Pakistan Day. “We welcome the goodwill sent out to each others by Pakistani and Indian leaders,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Geng Shuang said during his regular briefing here. “We support… Continue reading China welcomes PM Imran Khan’s positive response to Modi’s congratulatory message

NEW YORK, Mar 25 (APP):Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 22-month investigation did not find evidence that US President Donald Trump or members of his campaign conspired with Russia’s efforts to sway the 2016 election, delivering a boost to the president in a case that has shadowed his administration since its first days. But the special counsel’s… Continue reading Investigation found no evidence Trump conspired with Russia: Mueller report