BEIJING, Nov 16 (APP):Former Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz Thursday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) had started bringing real and long lasting change in the lives of common people as well as the business community. The excitement was at peak not only for the common people… Continue reading CPEC brings real change for common people, businessmen: Shaukat Aziz
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Vancouver conference delivers 46 new pledges to make UN peacekeeping missions ‘more effective’
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (APP):Dozens of new pledges of military equipment and expertise to make United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world more efficient, effective and reactive, were made at the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference, in Vancouver, Canada, according to a U.N. press release. A total of 79 member states, including Pakistan, sent delegations… Continue reading Vancouver conference delivers 46 new pledges to make UN peacekeeping missions ‘more effective’
Heads of UN agencies call for immediate lifting of blockade in Yemen
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (APP):With much of Yemen’s air, sea and land entry points closed, heads of three United Nations agencies on Thursday called for immediate lifting of such blockade in the war-ravaged southern Arabian country so that lifesaving humanitarian supplies can pass. “While the Saudi-led military coalition has partially lifted the recent blockade of… Continue reading Heads of UN agencies call for immediate lifting of blockade in Yemen
Youth leaders, Balochistan officials visit Pakistan Embassy, Beijing
BEIJING, Nov 16 (APP): A delegation of Young Leaders of Pakistan led by Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Ms. Shezra Kamran, and a delegation of Balochistan leaders and representatives led by Passand Khan, Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination Passand Khan visited Pakistan Embassy here. In his remarks to the delegates, Ambassador Masood Khalid welcomed… Continue reading Youth leaders, Balochistan officials visit Pakistan Embassy, Beijing
UN chief appeals for calm after military take-over in Zimbabwe
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for “calm, non-violence and restraint”, after Zimbabwe’s military took control of the country, saying he is monitoring the evolving situation in the country. “The Secretary-General stresses the importance of resolving political differences through peaceful means and dialogue, and in line with the country’s Constitution,” a… Continue reading UN chief appeals for calm after military take-over in Zimbabwe
Afghanistan opium production jumps 87 per cent to record level: UN survey
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 16 (APP):An alarming trend in the cultivation and production of opium in Afghanistan reveals an 87 per cent production increase compared to 2016, the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) said in its Afghanistan Opium Survey 2017. “It is high time for the international community and Afghanistan to reprioritise drug… Continue reading Afghanistan opium production jumps 87 per cent to record level: UN survey
Pakistan-US sustained engagement critical to Afghanistan peace: US Senator
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (APP):”Sustained engagement between Pakistan and the United States remained critical to achieving peace in Afghanistan, US Senator Jack Reed said in a meeting with Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry here on Wednesday. Ambassador Chaudhary has held meetings with several US lawmakers in recent weeks to apprise them of Pakistan’s perspective on the new US… Continue reading Pakistan-US sustained engagement critical to Afghanistan peace: US Senator
Yemen’s suffering deepens as border shutdowns enter 2nd week: UN agencies
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (APP):The top humanitarian official in war-ravaged Yemen has warned that millions of people in the country remain at severe risk due to the worsening situation in the country due to the closure of land, sea and air borders. “We have some 21 million people needing assistance and seven million of those… Continue reading Yemen’s suffering deepens as border shutdowns enter 2nd week: UN agencies
One in 10 children victims of child labour: UN agency
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (APP):An estimated 152 million children around the world work, a practice that the international community at a United Nations co-organized conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is trying to eliminate. “Of those, almost half are in hazardous work. We need to recognize that progress has been very uneven,” International Labour Organization (ILO)… Continue reading One in 10 children victims of child labour: UN agency
Four Pakistanis featured on Forbes magazine’s ’30 under 30′ list
NEW YORK,Nov 15 (APP):Four youthful individuals of Pakistani origin have been featured on Forbes, the top American business magazine’s ’30 under 30′ 2018 list. Now in its seventh year, the list, released on Tuesday, features 600 individuals who have done some outstanding work in different professions, such as consumer technology, games, finance, healthcare, energy and… Continue reading Four Pakistanis featured on Forbes magazine’s ’30 under 30′ list
Over 19,700 people die from diabetes annually in Afghanistan
BEIJING, Nov 15 (APP): More than 19,700 people lost their lives due to diabetes in Afghanistan annually, the country’s public health ministry said on Wednesday. “The 2012 International Diabetes Federation finding shows that 19,773 out of some 849,000 people affected by diabetes die of the disease annually in Afghanistan,” Dr. Qamaruddin Hafiz, a senior official… Continue reading Over 19,700 people die from diabetes annually in Afghanistan
EX-VP Biden leads Trump by 11 points in potential 2020 matchup: Poll
NEW YORK, Nov 15 (APP): Former US Vice President Joe Biden would lead President Donald Trump in a 2020 general election, according to a new poll. Only 35 percent of voters would choose to reelect Trump in 2020, the Politico/Morning Consult poll shows substantially fewer than the 46 percent who would vote instead for Biden,… Continue reading EX-VP Biden leads Trump by 11 points in potential 2020 matchup: Poll
Royal children set about learning Chinese
BEIJING,Nov 15 (APP):Learning Chinese has once again proven as a great investment in children’s education after U.S. President Donald Trump’s granddaughter successfully played her diplomatic role and facilitated Trump’s successful visit to China by singing a Chinese song and reciting poetry in Mandarin. Arabella Kushner, a six-year-old Chinese learner, has been hailed by Chinese President… Continue reading Royal children set about learning Chinese
Pakistan’s Ambassador hopeful of rebound in Pakistan-US ties despite challenges
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Tuesday expressed the hope about rebound in ties between Pakistan and the United States and said that Islamabad was committed to work with the US to bring ties back on track. He made these remarks while addressing the World Affairs Council, Connecticut… Continue reading Pakistan’s Ambassador hopeful of rebound in Pakistan-US ties despite challenges
2,500 new Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese universities this year
BEIJING, Nov 15 (APP):Around 2,500 new Pakistani students were enrolled in different Chinese universities this year, taking the total number of Pakistani students in China to 22,000, a senior official in Pakistan Embassy said on Wednesday. With such a large number of students from Pakistan studying in the Chinese universities, China has now become the… Continue reading 2,500 new Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese universities this year
China expresses condolences over loss of lives in Iranian-Iraqi border earthquake
BEIJING, Nov 14 (APP)::China Tuesday expressed deep condolences to the victims of the earthquake that hit the Iranian-Iraqi border on November 12 and extended sympathies to the families of victims in the affected areas. “We express our deep condolences to the victims and extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and… Continue reading China expresses condolences over loss of lives in Iranian-Iraqi border earthquake
Pakistani trader passes away in Keqiao district, China
BEIJING, Nov 14 (APP):A Pakistani businessman Syed Atif Ali Shah died of cardiac arrest in Keqiao District, China. He was 50. President, Pakistani Community Keqiao (PCK) informed on telephone on Tuesday that up to 600 Pakistanis attended funeral prayer of Syed Atif Ali Shah who was living in China for the last several years. The… Continue reading Pakistani trader passes away in Keqiao district, China
India could learn from China on fighting pollution: experts
BEJING, Nov 14 (APP):India should abandon its competitive mentality toward China and learn from China’s experience in dealing with pollution, which has blanketed the country in the past week, experts said. A US embassy index showed levels of poisonous airborne particles had reached 495 gram per square meter on yesterday’s morning in India, compared with… Continue reading India could learn from China on fighting pollution: experts
UN envoy calls for stepped up efforts to reduce traffic accident deaths
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 14 (APP):The United Nations envoy for road safety has called for greater efforts to reduce road traffic deaths worldwide, while stressing that a proposed UN fund, along with national investments, would turn the tide of rising fatality numbers. “If established, a global Fund would be of huge significance in the fight to… Continue reading UN envoy calls for stepped up efforts to reduce traffic accident deaths
Taliban using night-vision goggles kill 8 Afghan police officers in bed: NYT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (APP):Taliban militants using hi-tech night-vision goggles killed eight Afghan police officers in their bed near the capital of western Farah Province, a New York Times report said on Monday quoting Afghan officials as saying. The killing of police officers using sophisticated night-vision goggles usually with Russian markings is the latest in a… Continue reading Taliban using night-vision goggles kill 8 Afghan police officers in bed: NYT
- 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
