UN chief calls for end to all armed clashes, airstrikes in Yemen

NEW YORK, Dec 4 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the parties to the conflict in Yemen to cease all air and ground assaults, expressing deep concern about the “sharp escalation” of armed clashes and airstrikes in the capital, Sana’a, and other parts of the war-torn country over the past several days. A… Continue reading UN chief calls for end to all armed clashes, airstrikes in Yemen

US Defense Secretary says his goal of Pakistan visit is to find “common ground”

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (APP):US Defense Secretary James Mattis said on Sunday that the goal of his Pakistan visit is to find “common ground” and expressed the optimism that the two countries could find ways to work together in the face of mutual enemies. “My goal is to find common ground.  We know we have some… Continue reading US Defense Secretary says his goal of Pakistan visit is to find “common ground”

Leaked Trump transition emails: Russia has ‘just thrown the U.S.A. election’ to him

NEW YORK, Dec 3 (APP): US President Donald Trump’s former deputy national security adviser K.T. McFarland told a friend in an email when she was on Trump’s transition team that Russia “threw” the U.S. election to Trump, The New York Times reported Sunday. Ms McFarland reportedly wrote in the email that sanctions then-President Barack Obama… Continue reading Leaked Trump transition emails: Russia has ‘just thrown the U.S.A. election’ to him

US Defence Secretary due in Pakistan on Monday, says will look for ‘common grounds’

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (APP):US Defence Secretary James Mattis is due in Pakistan on Monday for his first visit since taking over the charge of the Pentagon, a visit he said he would use to look for “common grounds” between the two countries and discussion on President Trump’s new regional strategy. “We’ll discuss the South Asia… Continue reading US Defence Secretary due in Pakistan on Monday, says will look for ‘common grounds’

Peace in Afghanistan ‘common aspiration’ of Pakistan and US: Pak diplomat

CHICAGO, Dec 3 (APP):A senior Pakistani diplomat has underscored the need for the United States and Pakistan to work together for a political settlement in the war-torn Afghanistan, saying it was vital for regional peace. “Peace and stability in Afghanistan is the common aspiration of Pakistan and the United States,” Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, the Consul… Continue reading Peace in Afghanistan ‘common aspiration’ of Pakistan and US: Pak diplomat

’21st century belongs to China – land of economic miracles’

BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China is the land of ‘economic miracles’ and the 21st century belongs to China, said various prominent personalities belonging to education, media and energy. Stressing further enhancement in Pak-China cooperation in various sectors including energy, media and infrastructure, they said numerous opportunities existed in the ‘One Belt One Road’ and China Pakistan… Continue reading ’21st century belongs to China – land of economic miracles’

US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would fuel violence: Palestinian leaders

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (APP):Any move by the United States to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would lead to violent extremism, Palestinian leaders have warned. The warnings come as US President Donald Trump is expected to announce next week whether to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Reports emerged on Friday that… Continue reading US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would fuel violence: Palestinian leaders

Threat of famine looms in war-torn Yemen: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 3 (APP):Top officials from across the United Nations system called on Saturday for the coalition to fully lift its blockade of Yemen’s Red Sea ports, warning that unless commercial imports are resumed, the threat of widespread famine in a matter of months is very real. The officials also announced that the United… Continue reading Threat of famine looms in war-torn Yemen: UN

Trump pulls United States out of UN migration pact

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 3 (APP):The Trump administration has decided to pull out of a United Nations conference on migration scheduled to begin Monday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, sending a clear signal that the United States is no longer interested in forging a concerted response to the world’s burgeoning migration and refugee crises. “Today, the US… Continue reading Trump pulls United States out of UN migration pact

Pakistan Naval Ship hosts reception at Shanghai port

APP48-02 SHANGHAI: December 02 - Rear Admiral Wang Jianxun of PLA Navy, Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Masood Khalid and Pakistan’s Consul General in Shanghai Mr. Naeem Khan cutting cake during a colorful reception arranged on board visiting Pakistan Navy ship SAIF docked at the Shanghai port. The PNS SAIF is in Shanghai on a goodwill visit and to participate in 5th PN-PLA (N) bilateral naval exercise. APP

SHANGHAI, Dec 2 (APP):A colorful reception was arranged on board the visiting Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF, docked at Wusong Naval Port here. Rear Admiral, Wang Jianxun of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy was the chief guest while Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid and Pakistan Consul General in Shanghai, Naeem Khan were also present. Commander… Continue reading Pakistan Naval Ship hosts reception at Shanghai port

400 firms to attend expo at Wuzhen Summit

BEIJING, Dec 2 (APP):More than 400 companies from 13 countries and regions -100 more than last year – will attend the Light of Internet Expo at the 4th World Internet Conference from Dec 3 to 5 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. The companies include industry giants such as BMW, Kaspersky, Alibaba, Tencent and others, Yuan Jiajun,… Continue reading 400 firms to attend expo at Wuzhen Summit

Self-driving buses begin trial operation in Shenzhen

BEIJING, Dec 2 (APP):Four self-driving buses began trial operations Saturday in south China’s Shenzhen, a city known for its high concentration of hi-tech companies. The smart buses, which are smaller than an ordinary bus, began running on a 1.2-kilometer route with three stops in the bonded zone of Futian. The buses have a designed speed… Continue reading Self-driving buses begin trial operation in Shenzhen

UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning attacks on sacred sites

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 2 (APP):The United Nations General Assembly Friday adopted a resolution condemning all forms of terrorism directed against religious sites – as well as any advocacy of religious hatred – that constituted an incitement to violence. The 193-member Assembly strongly condemned all acts of violence and destruction directed against religious sites, acting without… Continue reading UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning attacks on sacred sites

Migration compact must balance regional, global realities, says UN envoy

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 2 (APP):A Global Compact on migration has to be ‘truly global’ but it also has to take into account the regional specifics, given the very diverse nature of the phenomenon, a senior United Nations official on international migration has said. “There are some 250 million migrants in the world and they move… Continue reading Migration compact must balance regional, global realities, says UN envoy

Trump’s son-in-law said to have ordered ex-NSA Flynn to contact Russia: Reports

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 2 (APP):US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and his senior adviser, Jared Kushner, directed former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to contact Russia, and others, in December 2016 to delay a U.N. vote on a resolution calling for end to Israel’s expansion of settlements, according to multiple reports in American media. Bloomberg News first… Continue reading Trump’s son-in-law said to have ordered ex-NSA Flynn to contact Russia: Reports

UN leaders condemn terrorist attack against college dormitory in Peshawar

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 2 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the terrorist attack against the dormitory of Peshawar’s Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) that killed at least nine people and injured many others. “The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the bereaved families and to the Government and people of Pakistan. He wishes a speedy… Continue reading UN leaders condemn terrorist attack against college dormitory in Peshawar

Pakistan’s economy set to grow at 6%: PM

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that while Pakistan’s economic growth rate is still set to hit a targeted six percent in the financial year through June, corruption investigations and religious protests in the capital are deterring investors. “There is uncertainty in the country ever since these affairs have… Continue reading Pakistan’s economy set to grow at 6%: PM

UN relief wing appeals for record $22.5 billion in aid for 2018

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 1 (APP): A record level of aid funding more than $22.5 billion is needed to deliver humanitarian assistance around the world in 2018, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator said on Friday. Announcing the Global Humanitarian Appeal, Mark Lowcock said that an estimated 136 million people face urgent needs because of protracted… Continue reading UN relief wing appeals for record $22.5 billion in aid for 2018

UN chief slams terrorist attack in Peshawar

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 1 (APP): UN Secretary-General “strongly” condemned the terrorist attack on student hostel of Peshawar’s Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), and called for those responsible to be brought to justice. “The Secretary-General extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes full recovery to those injured,” his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in… Continue reading UN chief slams terrorist attack in Peshawar

SCO leaders in unison resolve for strong linkages sans frontiers

APP69-01 SOCHI: December 01 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in a group photo with Heads of Delegations of SCO Member States at the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO in Sochi, Russia. APP

SOCHI Russia, Dec 01 (APP): The member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Friday were unanimous in their views for shaping the organization into the most effective forum by bringing the Eurasian countries closer under the umbrella of common goals of closely knitted road, rail, and communication networks crossing huge swathes of South Asia,… Continue reading SCO leaders in unison resolve for strong linkages sans frontiers

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