ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):The leadership of Pakistan and China on Saturday underscored their commitment for a stronger strategic cooperative partnership and explore new avenues for practical collaboration. The understanding reached between the two countries in a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang here at Great Hall of the People… Continue reading Pakistan, China resolve for a stronger strategic cooperative partnership
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Chinese President Xi acclaims Pakistan’s friendship
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):China is ready to work with Pakistan to strengthen their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership and advance the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, said Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, reported… Continue reading Chinese President Xi acclaims Pakistan’s friendship
PM accorded red carpet reception at Great Hall of China
BEIJING, Nov 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday was accorded red carpet welcome as he arrived here at Great Hall of China to meet his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang. The prime minister is in China along with a high level delegation on four-day official visit – the first one to the country after assuming the… Continue reading PM accorded red carpet reception at Great Hall of China
Pakistan, China sign agreements to deepen ties in economic, social sectors
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):Pakistan and China on Saturday signed over a dozen agreements and documents to further deepen the bilateral cooperation in multiple spheres, including economy, agriculture, law enforcement and technology. The documents were signed during the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China at a ceremony held at Great Hall of People… Continue reading Pakistan, China sign agreements to deepen ties in economic, social sectors
Communal violence spikes in India under Modi, Muslims are the victims: Washington Post
WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (APP):Religious-based hate violence has spiked in India since the pro-Hindu nationalist government of Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, with Muslims being the victims overwhelmingly and Hindus the perpetrators, according to a front-page story carried out by the Washington Post on Friday. The most violent year recorded was 2017, but… Continue reading Communal violence spikes in India under Modi, Muslims are the victims: Washington Post
Prime Minister lays wreath at Monument to People’s Heroes
BEIJING, Nov 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday laid a wreath at the Monument to the People’s Heroes here to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the revolutionary struggle of China. The prime minister was accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umar, Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Planning Minister Khusro… Continue reading Prime Minister lays wreath at Monument to People’s Heroes
China, Pakistan agree to enhance momentum of bilateral visit, parliamentary linkages
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):China and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to carry forward the momentum of bilateral visit and enhance the parliamentary linkages besides committing to enhance cooperation in political, cultural, educational and people to people ties. The agreement to this effect was made in a meeting between Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the National People’s Congress,… Continue reading China, Pakistan agree to enhance momentum of bilateral visit, parliamentary linkages
China to encourage, support private enterprises in country: Xi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):Chinese President and general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping has said China will unswervingly encourage, support and guide the development of the non-public sector and support private enterprises to develop towards a broader stage. Xi, also chairman of the Central Military Commission, presided over a… Continue reading China to encourage, support private enterprises in country: Xi
Pakistan warns against adverse affects on UN peacekeeping amid shrinking budgets
New York, Nov 3 (APP):Pakistan has warned that arbitrary cuts in peacekeeping funding risk diminishing effectiveness of U.N.’s flagship operations and jeopardizing the safety of peacekeepers. “Our focus should be on enhancing capabilities, not across the board cuts in the peacekeeping budget,” Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told the General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, which deals with Special… Continue reading Pakistan warns against adverse affects on UN peacekeeping amid shrinking budgets
UN agencies raise alarm over weakened fight against hunger in Asia, Pacific
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 3 (APP):Four specialized agencies of the United Nations Friday warned of a colossal human loss to Asia and the Pacific and its economies if countries in the region do not recommit themselves to ending all forms of malnutrition and achieving zero hunger by 2030. The warning came during the launch of… Continue reading UN agencies raise alarm over weakened fight against hunger in Asia, Pacific
PM lauds China’s phenomenal growth in key areas of economy
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday lauded China’s phenomenal success in improving governance, poverty alleviation and anti-corruption drive as key elements of Chinese development model. He also appreciated the crucial role of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan’s economic growth and prosperity. The prime minister was talking to Chairman, National People’s… Continue reading PM lauds China’s phenomenal growth in key areas of economy
President AIIB calls on PM Imran Khan in Beijing
BEIJING, Nov 2 (APP):President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here Friday.
Song Tao calls on PM Imran Khan
BEIJING, Nov 2 (APP):China Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) Song Rao called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday.
Imran, Xi discuss ways to boost Pakistan-China ties; Xi reiterates commitment to support Pakistan on issues of core interest
BEIJING, Nov 2 (APP):President of China Xi Jinping Friday reiterated his country’s firm commitment to strengthen Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership for a shared future and assured his country’s steadfast support to Pakistan on all issues of core interest.
Pak-China FMs discuss wide ranging matters of bilateral interest
BEIJING, Nov 2 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and discussed wide ranging matters of bilateral interest relating to positions of two countries on regional and international affairs.
Killing of journalists “outrageous”, says UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 2 (APP):The killing of journalists around the world for doing their job is “outrageous” and should not become the “new normal” according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
UN moves to fight “˜existential crisis” of encroaching desert sands
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 2 (APP):A UN-backed partnership set up to improve Earth observation data-sharing and availability to benefit all life has launched a global initiative to reverse the “existential crisis” created by desertification and land degradation.
Coffee morning at Pakistan High Commission London held
LONDON, Nov 02 (APP):A Coffee Morning was held here at Pakistan High Commission London for the spouses of London based Defence/Military Attaches.
UN Chief pushes for political settlement to end Yemen’s brutal war
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 2 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Friday called on the Yemeni warring parties and the international community to “halt the senseless cycle of violence” in Yemen and “reach a political settlement”. “International humanitarian law has been flouted repeatedly,” Guterres told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York. Since 2015, access to basic… Continue reading UN Chief pushes for political settlement to end Yemen’s brutal war
PM Imran Khan to discuss new avenues of cooperation with China: Pak Ambassador
BEIJING, Nov 1 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and review the entire range of bilateral relations and discuss new avenues of cooperation between the two countries.
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
