Category: International News

NEW YORK, Jan 29 (APP):The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, Tuesday called on Indian authorities to stop restricting press coverage of events in occupied Kashmir, after 10 journalists from local, national, and international media organizations were barred from covering a function marking India’s Republic Day in Srinagar on January 26. Six… Continue reading CPJ calls on India to stop restricting journalists from covering events in occupied Kashmir

BEIJING, Jan 29 (APP):Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will arrive here on Wednesday on a two-day state visit to China, Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Tuesday. During the visit, the Qatari leader will hold talks with Chinese President, Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other senior leaders and exchange views… Continue reading Qatari Emir arrives on two-day state visit to China on Wednesday

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 29 (APP):Around 56 million people are in need of urgent food and livelihood assistance in eight conflict zones around the world where starvation is mainly used as a tool of war, according to a new U.N. report. In a joint U.N. report, prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the… Continue reading Food help needed for 56 mln people as conflict-driven hunger worsens worldwide: UN

BEIJING, Jan 29 (APP)::Port Qasim Coal-fired Power Plant built under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework, has so far provided employment to more than 600 local workers making the main force for power plant operation and maintenance. The power plant, locating in Sindh province, has recently recruited 46 university graduates since recruiting 100 university graduates in… Continue reading Over 600 local workers take up key positions at Port Qasim Power Plant

BEIJING, Jan 27 (APP):The travel time from Havelian to Thakot will be reduced from existing four hours to 1.5 hours after the completion of Karakoram Highway (KKH) Phase-II, an early harvest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. The road infrastructure project being completed at an estimated cost of US$ 1.315 billion, is likely… Continue reading Travel time from Havelian to Thakot to reduces from 4 to 1.5 hours after KKH-II completion

NEW YORK, Jan 27 (APP):Hundreds of American Sikhs staged a demonstration in Washington on India’s Republic Day to protest against labelling of Sikhs as “Hindus” in the Indian Constitution, and to press for their demand for the secession of Indian-held Punjab to establish an independent country of “Khalistan,” according to a press release issued by… Continue reading Sikhs hold protest rally in Washington on India’s Republic day

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the Greek Parliament over its ratification of an agreement Friday to end a nearly three decade-long dispute over neighbouring Macedonia’s name in a landmark vote that will see the small country renamed North Macedonia, saying the move would strengthen peace in the region Matthew Nimetz, the… Continue reading UN chief congratulates Greece on ratification of Macedonia name change accord

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement by the Emir of Qatar to allocate $50 million to support Syrian refugees and displaced persons affected by the recent severe weather in the Middle East. Deputy UN Spokesman Farhan Haq on Thursday confirmed the allocation, telling reporters at the regular noon press… Continue reading UN chief welcomes Emir of Qatar’s donation of $50 million for Syrian refugees

BEIJING, Jan 25 (APP)::The China-Pakistan Fraternity Emergency Care Center in Gwadar has received 2,302 Chinese and Pakistani patients by the end of December last year. The center established under the Belt and Road Fraternity Fund by the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) and the Chinese Red Cross Foundation in February 2017 has also conducted… Continue reading China-Pakistan Fraternity Emergency Care Center Gwadar receives 2,302 patients by December last

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 25 (APP):The international community must do more to cope with the drastic rise in electronic waste that is making the world sicker and adding to environmental degradation, according to a UN study. Last year electronic and electrical waste reached 50 million tonnes, more than the weight of all commercial airliners ever made,… Continue reading UN report calls for action on growing electronic waste