10,000 volunteers to be recruited for Military Games to held in Wuhan, China

  BEIJING, Jul 12 (APP):China will recruit 10,000 volunteers by the end of this year for the 7th International Military Sports Council (CISM) Military Games to be held in Wuhan in October next year. “We plan to recruit 10,000 volunteers in 2018. By now 24,531 individuals and 28 volunteer groups have filed their applications. We… Continue reading 10,000 volunteers to be recruited for Military Games to held in Wuhan, China

UK minister host farewell lunch in honour Pak high commissioner

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  LONDON, Jul 11 (APP):British Minister of State for Asia and Pacific at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Mark Field hosted a farewell lunch in honour of Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), here Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the High Commission Wednesday, the two sides reviewed… Continue reading UK minister host farewell lunch in honour Pak high commissioner

US Senate at odds with President Trump over NATO alliance

  WASHIGNTON, July 11 (APP):As President Donald Trump continues to air his frustration with NATO over sharing defense spending, the US Senate passed a motion with an overwhelming majority to express its support for the Western alliance, calling on negotiators to reaffirm the US commitment to it. Lawmakers from both the ruling Republican Party and… Continue reading US Senate at odds with President Trump over NATO alliance

Pakistan not seeking financial assistance from China: FM Spokesperson

  BEIJING, July 11 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Wednesday rejected some media reports that Pakistan had asked China for financial assistance owing to ballooning debts and a shortage of foreign reserves and believed that the Pakistani government would evolve an economic strategy to come out of this situation. “The reports by the western media… Continue reading Pakistan not seeking financial assistance from China: FM Spokesperson

China ready to enhace cooperation with Arab states: Xi

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP):Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China-Arab cooperation declaration has garnered great support from the Arab world and will take cooperation between China and Arab states to new heights. Addressing at the opening ceremony of the eighth ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing, Xi said China stands… Continue reading China ready to enhace cooperation with Arab states: Xi

Family planning is a human right: UN

UNITED NATIONS, July 11 (APP):Reaffirming that family planning is a human right, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Wednesday marked World Population Day, which focuses attention on the impact the number of children born has on the world. In her message for the Day, UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem took that a step further, saying:… Continue reading Family planning is a human right: UN

Pakistan not seeking financial assistance from China: FM Spokesperson

BEIJING, Jul 11 (APP):The Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Wednesday rejected some media reports that Pakistan had asked China for financial assistance owing to ballooning debts and a shortage of foreign reserves and believed that the Pakistani government would evolve an economic strategy to come out of this situation. “The reports by the western media… Continue reading Pakistan not seeking financial assistance from China: FM Spokesperson

Health conditions in Yemen’s key port city “remain critical”: UN

  UNITED NATIONS, July 11 (APP):Health conditions in conflict-hit Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah “remain critical”, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The UN health agency said that Hudaydah had registered the highest incidences of suspected cholera cases of any city; around 14 per cent of those reported nationwide since the start of the… Continue reading Health conditions in Yemen’s key port city “remain critical”: UN

Ministerial meeting opens new prospects of China-Arab cooperation in new era

  BEIJING, Jul 11 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday that the successful holding of the ministerial meeting of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum has opened new prospects of cooperation between China and Arab countries in the new era. “The Chinese side is very satisfied with the outcome of the meeting,” Hua Chunying said… Continue reading Ministerial meeting opens new prospects of China-Arab cooperation in new era

Shaukat Aziz to attend World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in China

  BEIJING,Jul 11 (APP):Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will attend a two-day 7th World Peace Forum to be held at China’s top-ranked Tsinghua University from Saturday. The theme of the Forum is “Building a Security Community: Equality, Fairness, and Justice”. Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and… Continue reading Shaukat Aziz to attend World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in China

President visits shrine of Maulana Rumi

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  KONYA (Turkey), Jul 10 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain visited the shrine of great 13th century Sufi Poet Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi here on Tuesday and offered Fateha. The President on this occasion also had “Ziyarat” of “Muay Mubarak” and for this purpose the room of “Muay Mubarak” was specially opened for him. He also offered prayers in… Continue reading President visits shrine of Maulana Rumi

President Trump nomination for Supreme Court awaits prolonged confirmation battle

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WASHINGTON, July 10 (APP):A fierce and prolong battle awaits between the ruling Republican and the Democrats over the confirmation of a Supreme Court judge nominated by President Donald Trump that will further cement conservative control on the apex court. If confirmed, Judge Brett Kavanaugh would replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court who has… Continue reading President Trump nomination for Supreme Court awaits prolonged confirmation battle

Turkey’s new vice president sworn in

ANKARA, July 10 (AA/APP):Turkey’s first vice president Fuat Oktay was sworn into office in the parliament on Tuesday. Following his swearing-in, the ministers of the new presidential system took their oath in the general assembly that was chaired by Acting Speaker Durmus Yilmaz. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled the new 16-minister Cabinet in the presidential… Continue reading Turkey’s new vice president sworn in

Launch of satellites for Pakistan shows close Pak-China relations: Researcher

  BEIJING, July 10 (APP):The launch of satellites for Pakistan showed close ties between China and Pakistan, and highlights Chinese contribution to the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road initiative, Hu Zhiyong, a research fellow at the Institute of International Relations of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences said… Continue reading Launch of satellites for Pakistan shows close Pak-China relations: Researcher

China’s fast-growing economy woos overseas students: Survey

BEIJING, July 10 (APP):A recent survey of international students in China found that over 70 percent of respondents cited China’s rapidly-growing economy as the most important reason for them to remain in the country and seek employment after graduation. The first part of the survey collected data on the characteristics of students who were interested… Continue reading China’s fast-growing economy woos overseas students: Survey

Pakistan deplores plight of children in Indian occupied Kashmir; India objects

  UNITED NATIONS, July 10 (APP): Pakistan has made a strong plea to the international community to find effective ways to protect children in conflict zones and occupied territories, citing their woeful plight in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK), Palestine, Myanmar and Yemen. Speaking in the UN Security Council on Monday, Pakistan UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi… Continue reading Pakistan deplores plight of children in Indian occupied Kashmir; India objects

UKPKCF calls for across the board accountability of all those involved in corruption

  LONDON, Jul 10 (APP): United Kingdom Pakistani Kashmiri Councilors Forum (UKPKCF) has called for holding of across the board accountability of all those elements who were involved in corruption and plundered nation kitty and public money in the country. “Although National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is doing a good job for the elimination of corruption… Continue reading UKPKCF calls for across the board accountability of all those involved in corruption

China will by no means accept unilateral sanction against Iran: FM

  BEIJING, July 9 (APP):While commenting on Foreign Minister’s meeting on Iranian nuclear issue in Vienna, China on Monday said it would by no means accept the unilateral sanctions which were groundless under the international law and it would resolutely safeguard its own legitimate rights on interests. “Upholding and implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of… Continue reading China will by no means accept unilateral sanction against Iran: FM

Political transition not to affect Pak-Turkey robust relationship: President Mamnoon

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ANKARA, July 9 (AA/APP)::President Mamnoon Hussain here Monday hailed the “strong” bilateral relations with Turkey and said these would not be affected by any change in the political system. In a special interview with Anadolu Agency, President Mamnoon said “the relations between Turkey and Pakistan […] cannot be described in words. It is a very… Continue reading Political transition not to affect Pak-Turkey robust relationship: President Mamnoon

Pakistan Film Festival’s 2nd edition in New York ends on a high note

NEW YORK, July 9 (APP): The second edition of Pakistan Film Festival in New York came to a close Sunday night after enthusiastic audiences were treated to some of the top-rated movies over the last two days and they even had a chance to see and mingle with the leading Pakistani stars. The festival kicked… Continue reading Pakistan Film Festival’s 2nd edition in New York ends on a high note

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