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PM keen to emulate Chinese model for economic turnaround
SHANGHAI, (China) Nov 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday reiterated his resolve to steer Pakistan out of the current economic challenges and expressed his keenness to learn from the Chinese model of taking its 700 million people out of poverty through long term strategies, and economic and governance reforms.
China-Pakistan looking to further enrich business ties under BRI: China Daily
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):China and Pakistan are looking to further enrich their business ties in areas, including multimodal goods transport, high-end manufacturing, renewable energy sources and other service sectors under the Belt and Road Initiative.
China to continue to enforce comprehensive agreements with Iran: Spokesperson
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):China on Monday said it would continue to maintain and enforce comprehensive agreements while maintaining its legitimate rights and interests.
CPEC is vital link to ME, Central Asia: to open new avenues for investment: PM
SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor would serve as a vital link for the two countries to the Middle East and Central Asian Republics and open fresh investment avenues, new markets and vistas.
Pak-China film collaboration growing after Silk Road Film Festival
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):With Pakistan’s first participation in the Silk Road International Film Festival held in the Chinese city of Qingdao, the collaboration between the two countries is growing in film production.
CPEC’s new growth points to further boost China-Pakistan long-term economic ties: Analysts
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):The new growth points created by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will further boost economic ties between the two countries in the long run, as they deploy more resources in technological collaboration, infrastructure development and people-to-people exchanges, Wei Jianguo, vice-chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges said on Monday.
Pakistan urges world community to assist refugees-hosting countries through burden-sharing and financing
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 (APP):With the world witnessing the highest levels of displacement of people, Pakistan has fervently called on the international community to take steps to address the global refugee crisis that has “morphed into a catastrophe”.
Yemen war a ‘living hell’ for children, warn UNICEF; Angelina Jolie pushes for ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 5 (APP):Some 30,000 children in war-torn Yemen die each year of malnutrition, Geert Cappelaere, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa said Sunday after visiting the impoverished country – calling it a living helll for children. A living hell not for 50-60 per cent of… Continue reading Yemen war a ‘living hell’ for children, warn UNICEF; Angelina Jolie pushes for ceasefire
Earth’s protective ozone layer is finally healing: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 (APP):The ozone layer, which shields life on Earth from the Sun’s harmful rays, is on track to recover by the middle of the century from the damage caused by refrigerants and aerosol sprays, the United Nations reported Monday, saying the development was an inspiration for climate action to halt a… Continue reading Earth’s protective ozone layer is finally healing: UN report
Imran Khan’s visit infuses momentum in Pak-China ties: Global Times
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP)::Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ongoing first official visit to China has set the tone for deepening of China-Pakistan cooperation in the next five years.
Pakistan-China reaffirm complete consensus on future trajectory of CPEC, socio-economic uplift
ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):Pakistan and China on Sunday reaffirmed their complete consensus on the future trajectory of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), timely completion of its on-going projects and joint efforts for realization of its full potential with a focus on socio-economic development, job creation and livelihoods as well as accelerating cooperation in industrial… Continue reading Pakistan-China reaffirm complete consensus on future trajectory of CPEC, socio-economic uplift
PM Imran Khan’s visit accorded wide coverage in Chinese media
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan’s first official visit to China and his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other top Chinese leadership has been accorded a wide coverage in the Chinese electronic and print media.
Pakistan to get out of present crisis owing to cooperation, opportunities: PM
BEIJING, Nov 4 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that owing to cooperation and opportunities offered by the Chinese government and companies Pakistan would be able to get out of the present crisis.
Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Nazir Sabir calls for promotion of tourism in Pakistan
LONDON, Nov 04 (APP):Internationally renowned Pakistani mountaineer, Nazir Sabir has called for exploiting the full potentials of Tourism sector including adventure tourism in Pakistan by providing the visitors “on arrival visa” at the airports ,in order to attract good number of tourists for the benefit of the country.
PM reaches Shanghai to attend China International Import Expo (CIIE)
SHANGHAI, Nov 4 (APP):After his hectic engagements in Beijing, Prime Minister Imran Khan has reached Shanghai to attend the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The prime minister will address the opening ceremony of the Expo as keynote speaker on Monday. Vice Mayor of Shanghai Peng Chenlei received the Prime Minister upon arrival here.
A US city mourns killing of its mayor in Afghanistan
NEW YORK, Nov 4 (APP):Citizens of North Ogden, a city in the US state of Utah, are mourning the loss of its mayor who was killed when an Afghan commando shot him in Kabul on Saturday, according to American media reports.
UN chief welcomes first aid convoy to Syria’s Rukban camp since January
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 4 (APP):The United Nations and Syrian Arabic Red Crescent (SARC) kicked off a joint aid operation on Saturday, delivering vital humanitarian assistance to 50,000 suffering people in south-east Syria’s Rukban camp, near the Jordanian border, the UN said.
PM invites Chinese businessmen to further explore vast investment potential of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday encouraged the Chinese business leaders to explore investment opportunities in the diverse socio-economic sectors of Pakistan which offered immense market potential due to its geo-strategic advantage
PM, Chinese VP underscore significance of Pak-China strategic ties
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan on Saturday underscored the significance of Pakistan-China strategic cooperative relations and agreed to continue furthering cooperation on issues of regional and global significance.
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