ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):A US billionaire and political activist has received nearly four million signatures in three months on his petition to impeach President Donald Trump, according to POLITICO, an American online news service. Tom Steyer, the investor, has poured millions of dollars into a national campaign of television and digital advertisements calling for Trump’s… Continue reading Trump impeachment petition gathers nearly 4 million signatures: report
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CPEC has no connection with existing territorial disputes in region: China
BEIJING, Dec 27 (APP):China on Wednesday reiterated that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was an economic cooperation project and it should not be politicized as it had no connection with the existing disputes in the region. “We have already expressed our position on many occasions on this issue and the economic corridor does not target at… Continue reading CPEC has no connection with existing territorial disputes in region: China
China satisfied with outcome of first China-Afghanistan-Pakistan FMs dialogue
BEIJING, Dec 27 (APP):China Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the first China-Afghanistan-Pakistani foreign ministerial dialogue and observed it would help improve relations, build mutual trust and promote cooperation. “China is satisfied with the outcome of this dialogue. In particular, we are very pleased that this dialogue will help improve relations, build mutual trust… Continue reading China satisfied with outcome of first China-Afghanistan-Pakistan FMs dialogue
China hopes Pakistan, India to jointly work for peace, stability in South Asia
BEIJING, Dec 27 (APP):China Wednesday hoped that Pakistan and India would continue to make efforts to handle outstanding issues through dialogue and consultation and work together to safeguard peace and stability in South Asia. “As a common neighbor and friend of Pakistan and India, China hopes that Pakistan and India will continue to calmly and… Continue reading China hopes Pakistan, India to jointly work for peace, stability in South Asia
UNICEF official calls 2017 horrible for children in Yemen
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP):A senior United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) official Wednesday called for a political solution for the “man-made” conflict in Yemen, waring that and without a settlement many more children would die. “2017 was a horrible year for the children of Yemen,” UNICEF Representative in Yemen, Meritxell Relano, said in Sana’a.
UNGA approves $5.4 billion UN budget for next two years
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP):The United Nations General Assembly has approved a nearly $5.4 billion programme budget for the world body for the biennium 2018-2019, as it concluded the main part of its 72nd session. The budget covers UN activities across a range of areas, including political affairs, international justice and law, regional cooperation for… Continue reading UNGA approves $5.4 billion UN budget for next two years
Da’esh/ISIS is resilient in Afghanistan despite U.S. campaign: NYT
NEW YORK, Dec 26 (APP):Da’esh/ISIS is far from being vanquished in eastern Afghanistan, surviving intense pressure from American airstrikes and raids by United States and Afghan forces, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Despite the fact that the terrorist group is on the run in its core territory in Iraq and Syria, the newspaper said… Continue reading Da’esh/ISIS is resilient in Afghanistan despite U.S. campaign: NYT
Chinese efforts to improve Pak-Afghan relations to yield positive results: FM
BEIJING, Dec 26 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Tuesday said efforts made by China to improve bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan would succeed and bring peace and development in the region. “The trilateral dialogue among the foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan initiated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is a good step… Continue reading Chinese efforts to improve Pak-Afghan relations to yield positive results: FM
Trilateral mechanism to help enhance cooperation among Pakistan, China, Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif
BEIJING, Dec 26 (APP):Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday said with the trilateral mechanism in place between Pakistan, China and Afghanistan, a synergized effort would be made to stabilize bilateral relations, bridge differences, and achieve tangible outcomes. “I believe this forum will go a long way for bringing lasting peace in Afghanistan and enhancing… Continue reading Trilateral mechanism to help enhance cooperation among Pakistan, China, Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif
Asif leaves for home after attending trilateral dialogue
BEIJING, Dec 26 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Tuesday left for Islamabad after attending the first China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held here in the Chinese capital. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani also attended the trilateral dialogue, first of its kind since the three countries agreed to establish a mechanism… Continue reading Asif leaves for home after attending trilateral dialogue
Enhanced power generation from CPEC to add 2 percentage points to GDP growth
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP):The enhanced power generation capacity resulting from China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects is expected to add two (2) percentage points to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in medium to long term. The overall energy projects aim to add 17,045 Megawatts (MW) to mitigate chronic electricity shortfall and provide a reliable… Continue reading Enhanced power generation from CPEC to add 2 percentage points to GDP growth
Leading US paper features Pakistani film ‘Verna’ for its ‘edgy content
NEW YORK, Dec 26 (APP):Prominent Director Shoaib Mansoor’s films not only make a mark within Pakistan but also invariably commented on internationally. His latest “Verna”, starring top Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, has emboldened women to speak out about rape and injustice, the subject matter of the film, in a country, where the discussion of… Continue reading Leading US paper features Pakistani film ‘Verna’ for its ‘edgy content
China firmly supports just cause of Palestinian people to restore legitimate national rights
BEIJING, Dec 25 (APP):China Monday firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, the two-state solution, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state of full sovereignty with East Jerusalem as its capital along the 1967 border. “China believes that only when a Palestinian state is established in… Continue reading China firmly supports just cause of Palestinian people to restore legitimate national rights
Pak-China relations perfect example for world
BEIJING, Dec 25 (APP):Pakistan-China relations stand as a perfect example for the world, where people with different cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds had established strong brotherly ties, Pakistan’s Acting Consul General in Chengdu, Naveed Bokhari said. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was a flagship project under the BRI that had given a new impetus to Islamabad-Beijing… Continue reading Pak-China relations perfect example for world
India feeling threatened, adopts zero-sum mindset: experts
BEIJING, Dec 25 (APP):India has launched fierce attacks against Chinese commercial activities in Sri Lanka in recent weeks, and moved to secure more projects in Sri Lanka, in what appears to be desperate moves to maintain its declining influence in Sri Lanka. Chinese experts pointed out that India, which has considered Sri Lanka its backyard… Continue reading India feeling threatened, adopts zero-sum mindset: experts
UNGA adopts resolution slamming Myanmar crackdown on Rohingya Muslims
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 25 (APP):The United Nations General Assembly on Sunday adopted a resolution calling on Myanmar to end military operations that have “led to the systematic violation and abuse of human rights” of Rohingya Muslims in the country’s Rakhine state. The resolution, which was tabled by by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), was… Continue reading UNGA adopts resolution slamming Myanmar crackdown on Rohingya Muslims
CAIR seeks criminal charges for assault on teen Muslim girl in Florida
NEW YORK, Dec 25 (APP):A prominent Muslim civil rights organization Sunday called for bringing criminal charges against those responsible for the brutal group-beating of a teenage Muslim girl in Boca Raton in the US state of Florida. “The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Florida receives numerous complaints of school bullying incidents and serious assaults… Continue reading CAIR seeks criminal charges for assault on teen Muslim girl in Florida
UN calls for keeping open Yemeni ports to aid and commercial vessels
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 25 (APP):With close to three-fourths of all people in Yemen in need of humanitarian assistance, the United Nations top relief official has underscored the need to keep all ports open to both aid and commercial vessels so that life-saving assistance reaches those in desperate need. “I remain deeply concerned about the ongoing… Continue reading UN calls for keeping open Yemeni ports to aid and commercial vessels
After Muslims, now Christians face wrath of nationalist Hindu in India: Report
WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (APP):After Muslims, it’s now Christians’ turn to face the wrath of rising Hindu nationalism in India under Prime Minister Narandera Modi, a stark reminder of which is vividly clear around the preparation for Christmas celebrations. An article, published on Saturday in the leading US daily The New York Times, titled “We Are… Continue reading After Muslims, now Christians face wrath of nationalist Hindu in India: Report
Palestinians, Israelis should return to dialogue: Wang Yi
BEIJING, Dec 24 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called it “a historical tragedy” that an independent State of Palestine has yet not been built. China advocates the final settlement of the Palestine-Israel issue should be achieved through dialogue and negotiation under the UN resolution, Wang said in an interview with CCTV. “It has been 70… Continue reading Palestinians, Israelis should return to dialogue: Wang Yi
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