Trump’s daughter, son-in-law made $82 million in outside income in 2017 : Reports

NEW YORK, June 12 (APP)::US President Donald Trump daughter and son-in-law brought in more than $80 million in outside income from their business and real estate empire while serving as senior advisers to the president in 2017, according to American media reports citing financial disclosure forms. Ivanka Trump, the daughter, earned more than $5 million… Continue reading Trump’s daughter, son-in-law made $82 million in outside income in 2017 : Reports

UK Foreign Secretary welcomes constructive summit between US President and North Korean leader

LONDON, Jun 12 (APP):United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, Boris Johson Tuesday welcomed the constructive summit in Singapore between US President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. According to a statement of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office issued here, Boris Johnson said,”We welcome that President Trump and Kim Jong Un have held a constructive summit.… Continue reading UK Foreign Secretary welcomes constructive summit between US President and North Korean leader

Pakistani film to be screened at SCO film festival in Qingdao, China

BEIJING, June 12 (APP):A Pakistani feature film is all set to represent the country at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival to be held in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province from June 13 to 17, an official said on Tuesday. The five-day event, co-hosted by the State Film Administration and Shandong provincial government, aims… Continue reading Pakistani film to be screened at SCO film festival in Qingdao, China

New members will boost SCO’s political strength: Global Times

BEIJING, June 12 (APP):The admission of India and Pakistan will be a shot in the arm for political influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It also shows how cohesive and attractive the organization is. India and Pakistan are two important nations, their joining the SCO is therefore significant. With three emerging powers – China,… Continue reading New members will boost SCO’s political strength: Global Times

Rohingya refugee shelters “washed away” in Bangladesh rains: UN

UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (APP):Two days of heavy monsoon rains have caused severe damage to camps in Bangladesh hosting one million Rohingya refugees who fled from the escalating violence in Myanmar, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency, reported. So far, more than 9,000 have been affected and the number is expected to… Continue reading Rohingya refugee shelters “washed away” in Bangladesh rains: UN

After G-7 meeting, US, major trading partners move in opposite direction

WASHINGTON, June 11 (APP):After the G-7 meeting of the worlds most industrialized nations last weeks, relations between the United States and its major trading partners including EU and Canada seem falling apart further and may get even more tense. The US media continues to be dominated by the news and the consequences of the meeting… Continue reading After G-7 meeting, US, major trading partners move in opposite direction

US-North Korea summit in Singapore “a promising development”, UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (APP)::The summit that is due to begin shortly between the leaders of the United States and North Korea is “a promising development for global peace and security,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday. US President Donald Trump and his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un are due to meet in… Continue reading US-North Korea summit in Singapore “a promising development”, UN chief

International wrestlers to visit Pakistan in August this year

LONDON, June 11 (APP):As many as 25 wrestlers from all over the world including United States of America (USA) United Kingdom (UK), Germany, France and Belgium will visit Pakistan in August this year. Several wrestling contests will be held in different cities of Pakistan to promote the sport as well as enhance the image of… Continue reading International wrestlers to visit Pakistan in August this year

President Mamnoon proposes Pakistan-SCO Trade Transit, Energy Corridor

APP90-11 QINGDAO: June 11 – President Mamnoon Hussain addressing the gathering during an event organised by Pakistan China Friendship Forum. APP

QINGDAO (China), June 11 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Monday proposed the establishment of Pakistan-SCO Trade Transit and Energy Corridor to address the regional energy needs and open new trade routes in context of the Belt and Road Initiative. Addressing a reception hosted by China-Pakistan Friendship Association and China International Cultural Communication Center in his honour, the… Continue reading President Mamnoon proposes Pakistan-SCO Trade Transit, Energy Corridor

Pak-China leadership conducted in-depth, friendly exchanges during SCO Summit: FM

BEIJING, Jun 11 (APP):President Xi Jinping and President Mamnoon Hussain conducted in-depth and friendly exchanges during their bilateral meeting held during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Qingdao, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. “On June 9, President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani President Hussain in Qingdao. The two parties conducted in-depth… Continue reading Pak-China leadership conducted in-depth, friendly exchanges during SCO Summit: FM

SCO sets good example for multilateral cooperation: China Daily

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BEIJING, Jun 11 (APP):The 18th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which concluded in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, on Sunday, offered a new vision for a more just and equitable world order featuring common security and shared growth, along with open and inclusive international cooperation for better global governance. As security and stability are… Continue reading SCO sets good example for multilateral cooperation: China Daily

SCO a hope for ‘peace and development’

ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is emerging as a new hope for regional peace, stability and development providing a solid platform to the people of this region. Owing to the “New World Order” where terrorism, genocide, ethnic cleansing, oppression, forced migration, interference into domestic affairs of small and weak countries have become every… Continue reading SCO a hope for ‘peace and development’

UN chief concerned over air attacks in Syria’s Idlib

UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over airstrikes that reportedly targeted Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province last week, killing dozens, including children. “He calls for a full investigation into the attacks, especially allegations that there was also a second strike targeting first responders, to establish accountability,” his spokesperson, Stephane… Continue reading UN chief concerned over air attacks in Syria’s Idlib

Xi calls for further carrying forward Shanghai Spirit

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Chinese President Xi called for further carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit to surmount difficulties, defuse risks and meet challenges. While delivering the speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit on Sunday, President Xi said world should reject the Cold War mentality and oppose the practices of seeking absolute security of oneself at… Continue reading Xi calls for further carrying forward Shanghai Spirit

More plastic than fish in world’s oceans by 2050: UN chief sounds alarm at G7 Summit

UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there would be more plastic than fish by 2050 in the world’s oceans if the present trends continue. The facts are clear. Our oceans are a mess, Guterres said at an outreach event, that was part of the Group of Seven – or… Continue reading More plastic than fish in world’s oceans by 2050: UN chief sounds alarm at G7 Summit

SCO provides India Pakistan platform to solve disparities: Wang Yi

BEIJING, June 10 (APP): The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) can contribute to the improvement of relations between India and Pakistan – two new SCO members, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “We know there are existing and historical, unresolved conflicts between Pakistan and India,” he said in an interview with CGTN after… Continue reading SCO provides India Pakistan platform to solve disparities: Wang Yi

SCO becomes important tool for connectivity: Tehmina Janjua

BEIJING, June 10 (APP): Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Sunday appreciated the Chinese leadership for the successful Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) Summit and said this organization has become an important tool for connectivity in the region and beyond. “We particularly appreciate the work China has done in this regard because President Xi vision of Belt and… Continue reading SCO becomes important tool for connectivity: Tehmina Janjua

Pakistan offers Uzbekistan to utilize its connectivity potential

APP15-10 QINGDAO: June 10 - President Mamnoon Hussain and President of Uzbekistan H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a delegation level meeting on the sidelines of 18th SCO Summit. APP

QINGDAO (China), Jun 10 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday, while agreeing to enhance bilateral cooperation, offered Uzbekistan to fully utilize Pakistan’s connectivity potential. This was agreed in a bilateral meeting between President Mamnoon Hussain and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev who met here in the coastal city of Shandong province on the sidelines of 18th Meeting of… Continue reading Pakistan offers Uzbekistan to utilize its connectivity potential

Pakistan, Russia agree to further enhancing economic ties, trade volume

QINGDAO (China), Jun 10 (APP):Pakistan and Russia on Sunday agreed to work together for further enhancing economic ties and increasing trade volume, in order to realize tremendous potential for bilateral trade between the two nations. This was agreed in a meeting between President Mamnoon Hussain and President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the sidelines… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to further enhancing economic ties, trade volume

President Xi for rejecting self-centered, short-sighted, closed-door policies

QINGDAO (China), Jun 10 (APP):President of China Xi Jinping Sunday urged the leaders of Shanghai Cooperation Organization region to promote open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes and reject self-centered, short-sighted and closed-door policies. In his opening remarks at the 18th Meeting of the Heads of States of SCO, hosted by him in coastal city of… Continue reading President Xi for rejecting self-centered, short-sighted, closed-door policies

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