Category: International News

  BEIJING, April 16 (APP)::China on Monday rejected the speculations that Sri Lankan Port of Hambantota would be used as a military base in future. “This is a cooperation project between China and Sri Lanka on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. It is beneficial to local economic and social development and both parties… Continue reading China rejects speculations about use of Hambantota port as military base China-Hambantota

WASHINGTON, April 15 (APP):More than 400 members of the Pakistani-American community from across the United States converged on the Pakistan Embassy in Washington to hold threadbare discussion on coordinating efforts to promote the diaspora as a cohesive entity and an effective voice in the this multi-cultural society. The Pakistani-American Community and Youth Convention brought together… Continue reading Over 400 Pakistani-Americans hold Washington Convention to pool ideas, experience

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):As the rotating president of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), China will host this year’s summit of the organization to be held in Qingdao, a port city, and a famous tourist spot, in June. President, Mamnoon Hussain is likely to lead the delegation from Pakistan during the summit. Prior to the summit,… Continue reading SCO Summit to be held in China’s Qingdao port city in June

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 APP):A senior United Nations official has urged India and Pakistan to address their “outstanding issues” through peaceful means, reiterating Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ concern over the growing tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Miroslav Jenca made these remarks during his… Continue reading UN official calls for India, Pakistan to resolve their ‘outstanding issues’ peacefully

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):An exquisite and stunning performance of Pakistani students featuring multiple glimpses of Pakistani culture enthralled the audience on a “Culture Day” at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) here on Sunday. Attired in vibrant costumes of their respective provinces, the young and talented Pakistani students mesmerized the gathering with their performance of traditional… Continue reading Pakistanis students stunning performance enthralls cultural gathering in Beijing

  UNITED NATIONS, Apr 15 (APP):While a moderate upturn in the world economy led to more development financing in 2017, a new United Nations report revealed that the vast majority of investment is still short-term oriented, putting global commitments to create sustainable economies at risk. “The world has the resources to deliver, but they are… Continue reading Short-sighted investment endangers development progress for hundreds of millions of people: UN report

RIYADH, April 14 (APP): Saudi Arabia kicked off the “Joint Gulf Shield” military exercise in collaboration with 24 countries in a bid to boost its defense cooperation with leading countries of the world. Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz has invited leading countries to participate in the “Joint Gulf Shield” military exercise. A full-day rehearsal… Continue reading Saudi Arabia holds “Joint Gulf Shield” military exercise with 24 countries

UNITED NATIONS, April 14 (APP):The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a Russian-drafted resolution on Saturday that would have condemned “the aggression against the Syrian Arab Republic by the U.S. and its allies in violation of international law and the U.N. Charter.” Only Russia, China and Bolivia voted in favor of the draft resolution.… Continue reading U.N. Security Council fails to adopt Russian resolution on Syria

LONDON, Apr 14 (APP):The United Kingdom (UK) will host five-day Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)-2018 here from Monday (April 16), with the theme of “towards a common future” focusing to address common challenges across the Commonwealth and work to deliver a more prosperous, secure, sustainable and fair future for its 2.4 billion citizens. Prime… Continue reading Commonwealth heads of government meeting to begin on Monday

BEIJING, April 14 (APP)::Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in a bid to save “near threatened” Markhor, a mountain goat, from becoming extinct has decided to add the portrait of the animal on its fleet of aircraft. Mashood Tajwar, the spokesperson for PIA, told China Global Television Network (CGTN) that Markhor is also a national animal of… Continue reading Pakistan’s airline re-brands to save its national animal

BEIJING, Apr 14 (APP):China has consistently opposed the use of force in international relations and has advocated respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries, a spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday in response to the coordinated missile strikes in Syria by the US, the UK and… Continue reading China firmly opposes use of force in international relations

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP):Following airstrikes on Damascus, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that all countries are obliged to “act consistently” with the UN Charter, noting that the document is “very clear on these issues.” “There’s an obligation, particularly when dealing with the matters of peace and security, to act consistently with the Charter… Continue reading All countries must heed UN Charter, world body chief says after US-led Syria strikes

BEIJING, April 14 (APP):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in a bid to save “near threatened” Markhor—a mountain goat— from becoming extinct has decided to add the portrait of the animal on its fleet of aircraft. Mashood Tajwar, the spokesperson for PIA, told China Global Television Network (CGTN) that Markhor was also a national animal of the… Continue reading Pakistan’s airline re-brands to save its national animal

LONDON, Apr 14 (APP):Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner (HC) to the United Kingdom (UK) met with the Pakistani community at a reception dinner in Manchester on the other day and emphasized on education for youth and active role for women in the society. According to a statement of the Pakistan High Commission issued here… Continue reading HC meets community in Manchester,emphasizes on education for youth ,active role of women

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP):The United Nations has voiced its outrage over the brutal rape and murder in Indian occupied Kashmir, of Asifa Bano, an 8-year-old Muslim girl, and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Responding to a question at the regular noon briefing, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokesman said the United Nations… Continue reading UN voices outrage over rape and murder of young girl in Indian-held Kashmir

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 14 (APP):The United Nations refugee agency and the Government of Bangladesh have signed a cooperation agreement on the safe, dignified return of Rohingya refugees to their homes in Myanmar, “once conditions there are conducive.” Noting that such conditions are not present at the moment, the UN refugee agency urged Myanmar authorities to… Continue reading Conditions not yet conducive for Rohingya refugees to return to Myanmar

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 13 (APP):The Cold War has returned, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday in describing the military crisis in Syria. “The Cold War is back with a vengeance, but with a difference. The mechanisms and the safeguards to manage the risks of escalation that existed in the past no longer seem… Continue reading Cold War is back with a vengeance, UN chief warns

BEIJING, April 13 (APP):Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a key pioneering project under “One Belt and One Road” initiative and it has created opportunities for eliminating poverty for the local people. “Belt and Road Initiative will change the fate of Pakistan as the CPEC is a major… Continue reading CPEC creates opportunities for eliminating poverty for local people: Shaukat Aziz