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
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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
Khawaja Asif to attend trilateral dialogue on Monday
BEIJING, Dec 24 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will arrive here on Monday to attend a trilateral dialogue between the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The foreign minister will be visiting China on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, official sources confirmed here on Sunday. The trilateral dialogue, first of its… Continue reading Khawaja Asif to attend trilateral dialogue on Monday
Malaysian woman mayor appointed new head of UN-Habitat
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 24 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Maimunah Mohd Sharif of Malaysia as new executive director of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), which promotes environmentally sustainable cities aimed at providing adequate shelter for all. The appointment was made following her election by the UN General Assembly. Sharif, who succeeds Joan Clos… Continue reading Malaysian woman mayor appointed new head of UN-Habitat
Pakistan says Afghan peace only achievable through negotiations, not by military force
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP):: Peace in Afghanistan cannot be restored by the continuing resort to military force, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said, adding that neither Kabul and the NATO coalition, nor the Afghan Taliban, could impose a military solution on each other. “The promotion of a political settlement and the pursuit of a… Continue reading Pakistan says Afghan peace only achievable through negotiations, not by military force
Pakistan remains committed to defeating terrorism: Aizaz Chaudhry
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fighting terrorism and said the resolve of the nation remained strong to root out this menace. He made these remarks at the launching of a “A Factsheet on Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Effort” at a ceremony held to pay tribute to… Continue reading Pakistan remains committed to defeating terrorism: Aizaz Chaudhry
Reception hosted for KP, Balochistan’s parties delegation in China
BEIJING, Dec 23 (APP)::Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid hosted a reception for the delegation of different political parties from Khyber Pakhtunkhaw (KP) and Balochistan provinces, currently on a nine-day visit to China on the invitation of Communist Party of China (CPC), at the Embassy of Pakistan here on Saturday. Welcoming the delegation, the ambassador… Continue reading Reception hosted for KP, Balochistan’s parties delegation in China
UN Security Council slams missile attack on Riyadh by Yemeni rebels
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP):The U.N. Security Council has condemned “in the strongest possible term” this week’s ballistic missile attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen against Saudi Arabia’s capital or Riyadh. A statement approved Friday by all 15 council members “also expressed alarm at the stated intention of the Houthis to continue these attacks… Continue reading UN Security Council slams missile attack on Riyadh by Yemeni rebels
Beijing helps Pakistan, other Belt & Road nations save relics
BEIJING, Dec 23 (APP):China, to bolster cross-border cooperation in preservation of historical sites and joint archaeology in coordination with the Belt and Road Initiative, is hoping to help protect sites in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2018. According to Xie Bing, head of the executive office of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, China is… Continue reading Beijing helps Pakistan, other Belt & Road nations save relics
Steady progress made in building of CPEC: Head of NDRC
BEIJING, Dec 23 (APP):China’s top economic planner has said that steady progress was made in the building of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Mombasa-Nairobi railway has been put into operation, construction has begun on the Belgrade – Stara Pazova section of the Hungary-Serbia railway and… Continue reading Steady progress made in building of CPEC: Head of NDRC
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
