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

SCO leaders welcome Pakistan

SOCHI Russia, Dec 01 (APP)::Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member and observer states Friday warmly welcomed Pakistan as its new full-fledged member and expressed the hope that inclusion of Pakistan would help achieve SCO’s objectives. The analogous sentiments and expressions echoed during 16th Council of Heads of Government meeting presided over by Russian… Continue reading SCO leaders welcome Pakistan

PM cautions against politicization of development projects as key to progress lies in close cooperation

APP67-01 SOCHI: December 01 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi participates in the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO Member States in Sochi, Russia. APP

By Irfan Khan SOCHI Russia, Dec 01 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday stressed upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SC) member countries to fully harness the true potential they possessed, owing to vast connectivity and economic prospects and cautioned against the politicization of economic development and connectivity projects as such a myopic approach would only… Continue reading PM cautions against politicization of development projects as key to progress lies in close cooperation

China rebuffs Indian media on polluted South Tibetan river claim

BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP):India should not point its finger at China on hydrological issues to incite anti-China sentiment, which cannot help repair the ties of the two countries, Chinese analysts said following Indian media reports that China caused the pollution of a river in South Tibet. “South Tibet is the territory of China, which has… Continue reading China rebuffs Indian media on polluted South Tibetan river claim

China to promote key infrastructure projects in Pakistan: Li Keqiang

BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP):China is willing to carry out key infrastructure projects and discuss a free trade zone with Pakistan, said Premier Li Keqiang when meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Sochi, Russia. Li said both countries have maintained well-promoted cooperation in various fields and made progress in building the China-Pakistan Economic… Continue reading China to promote key infrastructure projects in Pakistan: Li Keqiang

Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan for stronger ties in all areas of cooperation

APP73-01 SOCHI: December 01 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meets with Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Mr. Sapar Isakov in Sochi, Russia. APP

SOCHI Russia, Dec 01 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sapar Isakov Friday agreed to further enhance cooperation in all areas of mutual interest including trade and defence, besides stressing on the need for greater cooperation between the chambers of commerce and Industry of the two countries. During a meeting, both prime… Continue reading Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan for stronger ties in all areas of cooperation

Big multinationals seek windfall from Belt and Road

BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP):While China’s Belt and Road Initiative has created huge growth opportunities for Chinese companies, many Western multinationals are also actively angling for a piece of the trade initiative, with international corporations like Honeywell and General Electric tweaking their businesses to win more orders. US conglomerate General Electric recently decided to further extend… Continue reading Big multinationals seek windfall from Belt and Road

PM arrives to attend meeting of SCO CHG

APP70-01 SOCHI: December 01 - Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev receives Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi upon arrival at the Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO in Sochi, Russia. APP

SOCHI Russia, Dec 01 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday arrived here to participate in the 16th meeting of the Council of Heads of the Government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Upon his arrival, the prime minister was received by the host country premier Dmitry Medvedev. Pakistan became a full member of the SCO this… Continue reading PM arrives to attend meeting of SCO CHG

UN Security Council hears calls for stopping destruction, smuggling of cultural heritage

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 1 (APP):The United Nations Security Council focused its attention on global efforts to stop the traffic in and destruction of cultural property, with the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) laying out steps to protect cultural heritage and ensure that it can serve “as a source of belonging… Continue reading UN Security Council hears calls for stopping destruction, smuggling of cultural heritage

White House has developed plan to replace US Secretary of State Tillerson, US media

WASHINGTON, Dec, 01 (APP):US media was abuzz with speculation on Thursday about the ouster of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson amid strains in ties with President Trump, although the White House tried to play down the reports saying there was no personnel announcement at this time. All leading newspapers, including the Washington Post and… Continue reading White House has developed plan to replace US Secretary of State Tillerson, US media

UN-supported Syrian peace talks in Geneva extended until mid-December

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 1 (APP):The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, has said that the current talks in Geneva aimed at ending the six-year-old Syrian conflict is to run through December 15, but that it would not be “just a normal round of talks”. He told a news conference in Geneva on Thursday… Continue reading UN-supported Syrian peace talks in Geneva extended until mid-December

PM, Chinese premier agree to further strengthen cooperation

APP81-30 SOCHI: November 30 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi shaking hand with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Russia. APP

SOCHI, Russia Nov 30 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang Thursday expressed satisfaction over the overall level of engagement between the two countries. They agreed to continue close cooperation both within Shanghai Cooperation Organization and at the bilateral level in all areas particularly political, economic and trade, defense and strategic… Continue reading PM, Chinese premier agree to further strengthen cooperation

Pakistan, Russia agree to forge long term partnership

SOCHI, Russia Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan and Russian Federation Thursday agreed to forge a long term and multidimensional partnership between the two countries. It was agreed during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Prime Minister of Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to forge long term partnership

Trump hits back at British PM after she snubbed him for retweeting anti-Muslim videos

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NEW YORK, Nov 30 (APP):US President Donald Trump has rebuked British Prime Minister Theresa May after she criticized him for retweeting extremist anti-Muslim videos posted by a British far-right group. Trump tweeted on Thursday that May should focus on defending her country from terrorism rather than criticizing him. His extraordinary attack on one of America’s… Continue reading Trump hits back at British PM after she snubbed him for retweeting anti-Muslim videos

Trump may replace Secretary of State Tillerson with CIA Director Pompeo: report

NEW YORK, Nov 30 (APP):US President Donald Trump is planning to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, The New York Times reported Thursday. The change could happen “within the next several weeks,” ending his troubled tenure as the nation’s top diplomat, the Times said, citing senior administration… Continue reading Trump may replace Secretary of State Tillerson with CIA Director Pompeo: report

New funding provides some boost for Yemen aid operations, but needs outstrip means: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (APP):A United Nations-managed humanitarian emergency fund has allocated $70 million to strife-ridden Yemen, enabling critical life-saving relief operations across large parts of the country. “Through this new allocation, [humanitarians] will respond to the immediate causes of food insecurity and malnutrition; improve access to food, nutrition, health, water and sanitation services; and… Continue reading New funding provides some boost for Yemen aid operations, but needs outstrip means: UN

PNS SAIF arrives in Shanghai on goodwill, training mission

APP64-30 SHANGHAI: November 30 - Pakistani naval ship SAIF arrived on a goodwill visit and to participate in joint naval exercise in a bid to boost defence cooperation with their Chinese counterpart. APP

SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistani naval ship SAIF arrived at Wusong Naval Port here on Thursday on a goodwill visit and to participate in a joint naval exercise to further boost defence cooperation with their Chinese counterpart. The naval ship was welcomed by Pakistan’s Consul General in Shanghai, Naeem Khan, Senior Captain Wei Xiaodong of People’s… Continue reading PNS SAIF arrives in Shanghai on goodwill, training mission

India frontier troops forced to delete Chinese apps over alleged security concerns

BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP): Indian authorities have ordered all troops deployed on Sino-Indian borders to avoid using Chinese apps on their smart phones, marking the country’s latest attempt to ban Chinese products due to so-called security concerns. India’s Defense Ministry has directed all troops deployed on the Actual Line of Control facing China to delete… Continue reading India frontier troops forced to delete Chinese apps over alleged security concerns

PM arrives Russia to attend SCO CHG meeting

APP79-30 SOCHI: November 30 - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi being received by Deputy Governor of Krasnodar Region Vasiliy Shvetz upon arrival in Russia on airport. APP

SOCHI, Russia, Nov 30 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Thursday arrived here to participate in 16th Meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Upon his arrival at the airport, the Prime Minister was warmly received by Deputy Governor of Krasnodar Region Vasiliv Shvetz. Pakistan ambassador to… Continue reading PM arrives Russia to attend SCO CHG meeting

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