Migration ‘powers economic growth’: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 11 (APP):Migration is a positive force for global economic growth, which helps reduce inequality, conflict and misunderstanding, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guettes said Thursday. Unveiling his milestone report “Making Migration Work For All” at UN Headquarters in New York, he said that facts, not prejudice need to be the focus, to address the… Continue reading Migration ‘powers economic growth’: UN chief

BRI to bring comprehensive changes in Pakistan: Ambassador Khalid

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BEIJING, Jan 11 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid Thursday said that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) would bring comprehensive changes in Pakistan besides infrastructure development and trade connectivity. Talking about the potential benefits for his country in joining the initiative, he pointed out that Pakistan had a good geographical location, lying between two… Continue reading BRI to bring comprehensive changes in Pakistan: Ambassador Khalid

China rejects report of funding construction of anti-terror base in Afghanistan

BEIJING, Jan 11 (APP):China on Thursday rejected a media report that it plans to fund construction of an anti-terror base in Afghanistan. “I have not heard what you said,”Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, Lu Kang told a reporter while replying a question in this regard during his regular press briefing held here. He said that China… Continue reading China rejects report of funding construction of anti-terror base in Afghanistan

UN agencies announce plans to combat environmental health risks

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 11 (APP):Two United Nations agencies announced Thursday they are teaming up in a major new initiative too take on the herculean task of combatting environmental health risks, which claim an estimated 12.6 million lives a year. The partnership between the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), includes specific… Continue reading UN agencies announce plans to combat environmental health risks

UN rights chief slams spike in civilian casualties in Syria’s ‘de-escalation’ areas

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP):The United Nations human rights chief has condemned an upsurge in civilian casualties in Eastern Ghouta in Syria amid the recent escalation in airstrikes and ground-based attacks by Government forces and their allies, noting that at least 85 civilians have been killed since 31 December. “The suffering of the people of Syria… Continue reading UN rights chief slams spike in civilian casualties in Syria’s ‘de-escalation’ areas

US issues new methodology for travel advisory, Afghanistan among 10 countries unsuitable for travel

WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (APP):The US State Department on Wednesday issued new methodology for issuing international travel advisory with Afghanistan placed along with about a dozen countries not fit for travel, while Pakistan was ranked among countries where travelers were asked to reconsider their plans. At a special briefing, US State Department officials said that the… Continue reading US issues new methodology for travel advisory, Afghanistan among 10 countries unsuitable for travel

Tragic start to New Year for migrants as hundreds feared dead in Mediterranean sea- UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):The United Nations migration agency said Wednesday that close to 200 migrants or refugees have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea with up to 100 unaccounted for since the advent of New Year. “It’s very distressing that during the first 10 days of 2018 we have seen close to… Continue reading Tragic start to New Year for migrants as hundreds feared dead in Mediterranean sea- UN

Suspension of US security aid to Pakistan emasculates war on terror: Dastgir Khan

NEW YORK, Jan 10 (APP):Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has criticized the U.S. suspension of security aid to Pakistan, saying the move has emasculated the war on terror in the region. “By choosing castigation over cooperation, the U.S. has emasculated the war on terror in this region,” he was quoted as saying in an interview… Continue reading Suspension of US security aid to Pakistan emasculates war on terror: Dastgir Khan

China’s foreign trade to exceed $4 trillion in 2017: industry insiders

BEIJING, Jan 10 (APP):China’s foreign trade is expected to exceed $4 trillion in 2017, and the foundation for a rise in exports is solid, said industry insiders, China Securities Journal reported on Wednesday. The foreign trade volume will expand in the first three months of this year, driven by steady global economy recovery and continuous… Continue reading China’s foreign trade to exceed $4 trillion in 2017: industry insiders

UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region

  UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):Welcoming the progress made during Tuesday’s high-level inter-Korean talks in the small border village of Panmunjom, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spotlighted the agreement to reopen military channels as critical to reducing tensions in the region. “The Secretary-General [has welcomed] particularly the agreement to work to ease military tensions, hold… Continue reading UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region

Rohingya children trapped in ‘appalling’ conditions in Myanmar’s Rakhine state : UNICEF

  UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):While the eyes of the world are on Myanmar’s northern Rakhine and Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh, more than 60,000 Rohingya children remain nearly forgotten, trapped in appalling camps in central Rakhine where the shelters teeter on stilts above garbage and excrement, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Partners have… Continue reading Rohingya children trapped in ‘appalling’ conditions in Myanmar’s Rakhine state : UNICEF

Syrian refugees in Lebanon becoming more vulnerable: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):Syrian refugees in Lebanon are more vulnerable than ever, with more than half now living in extreme poverty and over three quarters living below the poverty line, according to a new survey released by three UN agencies. The UN refugee agency UNHCR, the UN children’s agency UNICEF and the World Food… Continue reading Syrian refugees in Lebanon becoming more vulnerable: UN

Trump struggles with words of national anthem

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NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):US Donald President Donald Trumps knowledge of his country’s national anthem is being questioned by critics after he sang some ” but not all ” of the Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening ceremony at the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Atlanta on Monday. As clips of Trump made the… Continue reading Trump struggles with words of national anthem

US newspaper urges Trump to keep alliance with Pakistan

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):The Trump administration should give “careful, comprehensive consideration” before moving to cutoff aid to Pakistan, an American newspaper published in Toledo, Ohio, emphasized Tuesday. “There are many reasons for the United States to fight to keep this alliance,” The Blade said in an editorial, entitled: Hang On To This Ally. “One… Continue reading US newspaper urges Trump to keep alliance with Pakistan

Trump’s attempt at punishing Pakistan won’t work because of its greater leverage: Olson

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):The Trump administration’s attempt at “humiliating and penalizing” Pakistan for failing to take decisive action against Afghan Taliban is unlikely to work, Richard Olson, a former American ambassador to Pakistan, said Tuesday, warning that Islamabad has greater leverage over the United States. “Pakistan, like most countries, reacts very badly to public… Continue reading Trump’s attempt at punishing Pakistan won’t work because of its greater leverage: Olson

MoU singed to enhance Pak-China cooperation in research, training of diplomats

  BEIJING, Jan 9 (APP):Pakistan Foreign Service Academy and China Foreign Affairs Studies University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further enhance cooperation in research, academic exchanges and training of young diplomats here on Tuesday. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid and President, China Foreign Affairs Studies University, Qin Yaqing signed the memorandum. Speaking… Continue reading MoU singed to enhance Pak-China cooperation in research, training of diplomats

China refutes media report about building of military base in Pakistan

BEIJING, Jan 9 (APP):While refuting a media report that China was allegedly building a military base in Pakistan, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Tuesday suggested that it was not necessary for the outside world to make too much guesses in this regard. “I am not aware of which you mentioned,” Lu Kang said… Continue reading China refutes media report about building of military base in Pakistan

In response to Trump’s fake news awards, CPJ announces Press Oppressors awards

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has ranked President Donald Trump as the world’s top ‘press oppressor,’ naming him winner of the groups “Overall Achievement in Undermining Global Press Freedom award in response to his upcoming ‘Fake News Awards.’ “Amid the public discourse of fake news and President Trump’s announcement via… Continue reading In response to Trump’s fake news awards, CPJ announces Press Oppressors awards

Over 13 mln people in desperate need amid 7th winter in Syrian war: UN

  UNITED NATIONS, Jan 9 (APP):The United Nations has warned that intensified military operations in Syria’s north are forcing families to flee, in the seventh winter of the war, to areas without enough resources to support them. “While some parts of Syria are witnessing a welcome reprieve from hostilities, many others face intensified military operations… Continue reading Over 13 mln people in desperate need amid 7th winter in Syrian war: UN

CPEC’s long term plan delivers framework for industrialization in country: Ahsan Iqbal

BEIJING,, Jan 9 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior and Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal has said that Long Term Plan (LTP) of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provided a conceptual framework for the CPEC up to 2030, and also delivered a framework for the industrialization in the country. “To finalize the LTP, the government consulted the… Continue reading CPEC’s long term plan delivers framework for industrialization in country: Ahsan Iqbal

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