UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (APP):Delivering impassioned pleas on behalf of 14 million civilians teetering on the edge of famine in Yemen, senior United Nations and civil society leaders emphasized that a new ‘window of hope’ has now opened in that country’s devastating and overlooked war.
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In first, US votes against UN resolution condemning Israeli occupation of Golan Heights
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 17 (APP):The Trump administration on Friday voted for the first time against a United Nations resolution that condemned Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights.
UNICEF welcomes Bangladesh’s assurance about not to force Rohingya Muslims to leave
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (APP)::The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF ) on Friday welcomed confirmation from the Bangladesh authorities that Rohingya refugees will not be returned to Myanmar against their will, amid reported ongoing rights violations there.
Media Forum calls for joint efforts to counter negative propaganda against CPEC framework
BEIJING, Nov 16 (APP):The media persons, lawmakers, academics and intellectuals from China and Pakistan Friday called for joint efforts to highlight cooperation between the all-weather friends and counter negative propaganda against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.
Alcohol deaths in U.S. soar among the middle-aged, women: Report
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (APP):Alcohol is killing more adults in the United States than the opioid epidemic, according to a new study.
United Kingdom expresses its deep concerns on the reportrs of premature Rohingya repatriation to Burma (Mayanmar)
LONDOND, Nov 16 (APP):United Kingdom (UK) has expressed its deep concerns on the reports of premature Rohingya repatriation to Burma (Mayanmar) from Bangladesh.
Yemen’s war must end to deal with starvation, UN food aid chief says
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (APP):As the World Food Programme (WFP), a U.N. agency, prepares to ramp up aid to Yemen, in the face of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, David Beasley, its executive-director, issued a heartfelt plea for all warring parties to end “this horrible war.”
Rising oil prices, weak job growth could threaten Modi’s re-election in 2019 polls: Report
NEW YORK, Nov 15 (APP)::Next year’s Indian elections could see a spate of religious violence, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata party “are not afraid to play gutter politics” to accomplish their goals, Bloomberg, a New York-based international news service, reported Thursday.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics links up with UN to promote sports’ contribution to global development
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (APP)::The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) and the United Nations have signed an agreement aimed at promoting the contribution of sport in the race to reach UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
UN chief says lifting of Eritrea sanction to promote regional peace building
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 15 (APP)::UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the lifting a range of sanctions the Security Council imposed on Eritrea nearly a decade ago, saying the move will contribute to advancing peace-building efforts in the Horn of Africa.
Empowering youth economically vital for fighting terrorism, extremism: SCO Youth
BEIJING, Nov 15 (APP):Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member state leaders are confident that the young people united by the ‘Shanghai Spirit’ are capable of becoming a powerful creative force to fight against the spread of terrorism, extremism and the rejection of law,” SCO Secretary General Rashid Alimov said.
Pakistani companies showcase products at China hi-tech fair in Shenzhen
BEIJING, Nov 15 (APP):At least six Information Technology (IT) companies from Pakistan set up a stall at the Belt and Road pavilion in China’s largest hi-tech fair opened in Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong province.
UK, EU negotiating teams reached agreement in principle on Withdrawal agreement
LONDON, Nov 15 (APP):The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) negotiating teams have reached agreement in principle on the Withdrawal Agreement.
At UN, Pakistan deplores renewed Israeli attacks in Gaza, urges Mideast settlement
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (APP):Voicing deep concern over the recent Israeli attacks against the blockaded Palestinians in Gaza, Pakistan has called for stepped up efforts to resolve the decades-old Middle East conflict to usher in peace in the troubled region.
UN Security Council fails to agree on how to deal with Gaza crisis
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (APP:The United Nations Security Council, which met Tuesday night over the situation in the Gaza Strip, failed to reach an agreement on how to deal with new Israeli attacks against the blockaded Palestinian territory.
China welcomes IAEA report on Iran’s fulfillment of nuclear agreement
BEIJING, Nov 14 (APP):China on Wednesday welcomed the latest report of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about Iran’s fulfillment of nuclear agreement and appreciated the positive efforts made by the Iranian side and IAEA.
PM Imran Khan’s China visit to take friendly ties to new heights: Former Diplomats
BEIJING, Nov 14 (APP)::Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to China and interaction with Chinese top leadership would usher in a new era of friendship and cooperation between the two all-weather friends, former Chinese and Pakistani diplomats said on Wednesday.
PM Imran Khan’s poverty alleviation campaign to help recover local economy: Global Times
BEIJING, Nov 14 (APP):Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plan to start a mega poverty alleviation campaign is a good way to help local economy recover.
Rohingya Muslims at ‘serious risk’ if forced to return to Myanmar, UN warns
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (APP):The UN human rights chief has called on Bangladesh to halt plans for the repatriation of more than 2,200 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, warning that the returns would be in violation of international law and put their lives and freedom at serious risk.
Top UN officials work to restore calm amid escalating violence in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP)::UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday said Tuesday he is closely following the explosive situation in Gaza after an Israeli raid and bombings against the Strip, while his Special Coordinator for the region, Nickolay Mladenov, works with all sides to try and restore calm.
- Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmed is presiding over a briefing for the donors and partner organizations supporting Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI), organized by National Emergency Operations Center for Polio Eradication, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination. Federal Secretary for Health and representatives from International Organizations are also present on the occasion.
- Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Andrew Mitchell, UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa.
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Citibank officials.
- Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb attending the “Roundtable on Implementing for Faster Results and Greater Impact” organized by the World Bank.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chairing the meeting of National Action Plan Coordination Committee at NACTA Headquarters.
