UN chief heads to Dhaka to spotlight perils facing Rohingya refugees

UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP)::The continuing suffering of nearly one million Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar will be the focus of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he travels to Bangladesh this weekend, the country where they have found safe-haven. According to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the visit will also… Continue reading UN chief heads to Dhaka to spotlight perils facing Rohingya refugees

Bleakest period yet in Occupied Palestinian Territory: UN rights expert

UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP)::Reports of the indignities faced by people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory have painted the bleakest picture yet of the human rights situation there, a United Nations expert has said. UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk was in Amman, Jordan, this week where he met with civil society and other representatives… Continue reading Bleakest period yet in Occupied Palestinian Territory: UN rights expert

Sargodha University joins China’s Belt and Road Agri Education League

BEIJING, June 30 (APP)::The University of Sargodha has become the first public sector university from Pakistan to join China’s Belt and Road/South-South Cooperation Agricultural Education, Science and Technology Innovation League. The membership certificate was awarded to Vice Chancellor, Sargodha University, Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad who was accompanied by Dean of Agriculture Dr Muhammad Afzal at… Continue reading Sargodha University joins China’s Belt and Road Agri Education League

At UN, Pakistan decries selective observance of international obligations to protect civilians

UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (APP): Pakistan has voiced its strong disapproval in the UN General Assembly of double standards in implementing the international obligations to protect civilians and prevent crimes against humanity. “Selectivity”, has meant that egregious crimes, including killings and mass blinding claim innocent victims in Indian occupied Kashmir in full view of the… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan decries selective observance of international obligations to protect civilians

UN agencies welcome EU migration deal

UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (APP):UN humanitarian agencies on Friday broadly welcomed a freshly-inked deal on migration by European Union leaders which calls for more member states to take responsibility within their borders for those in need of protection, amid a hardening stance by some since 2015. In a joint statement, the UN Migration Agency… Continue reading UN agencies welcome EU migration deal

Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won China, many countries: Chinese FM

BEIJING, June 29 (APP):China on Friday urged the international community to give full recognition and trust to the great efforts and sacrifices made by the Pakistani government and people for the fight against terrorism. “Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won not only China but also many countries in the international community,” Chinese foreign… Continue reading Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won China, many countries: Chinese FM

Pak-China fourth round of joint staff talks held in Beijing

BEIJING, June 29 (APP):Pakistan and China have held the fourth round of joint staff talks and discussed proposals to further cement future defence and military cooperation between the two countries. Director-General Joint Staff (DG JS), Lt Gen Malik Zafar Iqbal and Chinese Defence Ministry’s Office for International Military Cooperation, Maj Gen Ci Guowei led… Continue reading Pak-China fourth round of joint staff talks held in Beijing

Eight early harvest project completed, 14 more in pipeline: Ambassador Khalid

BEIJING, June 29 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid Friday informed that eight early harvest projects have already been completed and fourteen more projects are in the pipeline with about $19 billion worth of Chinese investment. The Ambassador told the participant in a keynote speech at the 2018 Belt and Road International Forum with… Continue reading Eight early harvest project completed, 14 more in pipeline: Ambassador Khalid

Response to terrorism must be as agile, multifaceted as threat: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, June 29 (APP):The complex and evolving nature of terrorism necessitates a response that is as agile and multifaceted as the threat itself, the United Nations Secretary-General has said. Addressing a high-level conference on counter-terrorism, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored that working together must be the “top priority.” “We must strengthen the capacities of our… Continue reading Response to terrorism must be as agile, multifaceted as threat: UN chief

UN experts push for release of Saudi women’s rights defenders

UNITED NATIONS, June 28 (APP):Nine United Nations experts have called for the immediate release of a number of women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia who were imprisoned following a government crackdown which began in May. In stark contrast with the recent lifting of driving ban for Saudi women, women’s human rights defenders have been… Continue reading UN experts push for release of Saudi women’s rights defenders

Northern Areas of Pakistan the best place for tourism

london, Jun 28 (APP):William Dalrymple, a renowned British historian and author said northern areas of Pakistan are the best place and most fascinating tourist destinations. He was speaking at an event, “Pakistan: Travel’s Best Kept Secret” held at the Pakistan High Commission here yesterday. The event was jointly organized by the Pakistan High Commission, London… Continue reading Northern Areas of Pakistan the best place for tourism

WHO study reveals new drug with potential to save women’s lives in childbirth

UNITED NATIONS, June 28 (APP):A stand-by drug used to prevent potentially-fatal bleeding after childbirth has some new competition â€“ with improved benefits, according a United Nations health agency-led report. Excessive bleeding after childbirth still kills around 70,000 mothers a year and currently, Oxytocin is the first-choice medication, but it must be kept cold, unlike… Continue reading WHO study reveals new drug with potential to save women’s lives in childbirth

US Defense Secretary says forces engaged in killing TTP leader Fazlullah

WASHINGTON, June 28 (APP):US Defense Secretary James Mattis has confirmed that forces fighting in Afghanistan were engaged in killing leader of TTP Mullah Fazlullah in the remote Kunar province early this month. Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a joint air operation about two weeks ago in Kunar, where he was hiding after the military… Continue reading US Defense Secretary says forces engaged in killing TTP leader Fazlullah

China’s ‘heat pole’ bakes as temperature hits 83 C

BEIJING, June 29 (APP):More than 2,500 tourists flocked to Northwest China’s Turpan to enjoy the extreme heat as temperature rose to 83 C at 16:00 this week. It was the highest ground surface temperature recorded this year, the newspaper citing an official in Turpan Xinjiang Morning Post on Thursday. Wang Hong, deputy general manager… Continue reading China’s ‘heat pole’ bakes as temperature hits 83 C

China’s Deputy Commander of Western military region to soon visit Pakistan, India

BEIJING, June 28 (APP):China’s Deputy Commander of the Western military region, Major General Liu Xiaowu will soon visit Pakistan and India, the spokesman of the Chinese defence ministry said on Thursday. He would discuss border issues and cooperation as well as military exchanges with the two countries, Wu Qian said while speaking at the… Continue reading China’s Deputy Commander of Western military region to soon visit Pakistan, India

Virginia’s girls-only Islamic school holds graduation ceremony

WASHINGTON, June 28 (APP):“ Dar-ul-Huda, a renowned Islamic center that runs one of the largest Islamic schools in Northern Virginia held its annual graduation ceremony the other day to award degrees and certificates to students up to high school. Under the aegis of Dar-ul-Huda, Al-Qalam Academy and Iqra Elementary are serving the Muslim community… Continue reading Virginia’s girls-only Islamic school holds graduation ceremony

Three Pakistani youth receive Queen’s Young Leaders award

LONDON, June 28 (APP)::Three young Pakistanis, Mahnoor Syed, Haroon Yasin and Hassan Mujtaba Zaidi were awarded prestigious Queen Young Leaders Award from Her Majesty The Queen in a special ceremony held at Buckingham Palace here. Together they have joined a network of 240 powerful young leaders, from 53 Commonwealth countries, who are driving change… Continue reading Three Pakistani youth receive Queen’s Young Leaders award

US-based Muslim group chides Supreme Court decision on upholding Trump’s travel ban

WASHINGTON, June 28 (APP):A US-based Muslim group on Wednesday criticized the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to uphold a travel ban on Muslims to enter the US by President Trump, saying it was launching a new campaign to garner support for a proposed resolution which recognizes American Muslims’ contribution to the nation. In a 5-4… Continue reading US-based Muslim group chides Supreme Court decision on upholding Trump’s travel ban

UN expert calls for ICC to probe ‘decades of crimes’ in Myanmar

UNITED NATIONS, June 28 (APP):The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar has “strongly” recommended that the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigate and prosecute those allegedly responsible for “decades of crimes” in the form a grave violations of international human rights and humanitarian law inside the South-East Asian country. In an… Continue reading UN expert calls for ICC to probe ‘decades of crimes’ in Myanmar

Rise in number of children killed, maimed and recruited in conflicts: UN report

UNITED NATIONS, June 28 (APP):More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed in conflicts last year while more than 8,000 youngsters were recruited or used as combatants, according to a new United Nations report. These violations contributed to the overall rise in the number of children globally affected by fighting in 2017, as documented in… Continue reading Rise in number of children killed, maimed and recruited in conflicts: UN report

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