UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16 (APP): Pakistan on Monday won a key election by securing a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council when the General Assembly elected 15 countries to serve on the 47-member body. “This victory is a ringing endorsement of Pakistan’s strong commitment to human rights,” an elated Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s permanent… Continue reading Pakistan elected to UN Human Rights Council, polling 151 votes
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Trump’s action on nuclear accord damages US credibility: Iranian FM
NEW YORK, Oct 16 (APP)::Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif has warned that President Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken the 2015 nuclear agreement will broadly harm U.S. international credibility. Zarif, who negotiated the deal on behalf of Iran, made the remarks in an interview on CBS “Face the Nation” news programme after President Trump announced… Continue reading Trump’s action on nuclear accord damages US credibility: Iranian FM
US to stay in Iran nuclear deal for now, insists on revisiting deal for real changes
WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (APP):A top US national security official maintained the United States will remain in the Iran nuclear deal for now but insisted on the need for ‘real changes’ days after President Trump dealt a blow to the 2015 agreement reached with Tehran with the help of the European allies. In a speech on… Continue reading US to stay in Iran nuclear deal for now, insists on revisiting deal for real changes
Ahsan Iqbal calls for national unity as Pakistan works to consolidate gains in economy, security
NEW YORK, Oct 15 (APP):Pakistan has accomplished significant economic gains and security successes over the past four years, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said, while asserting that civilian and military leaders were working hand-in-hand for the country’s advancement in all spheres. Addressing office-bearers and workers of Pakistan Muslim League-N, he underscored the need for national… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal calls for national unity as Pakistan works to consolidate gains in economy, security
Sohail Mahmood visits Foreign Correspondents Club in New Delhi
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):High Commissioner for Pakistan Sohail Mahmood Saturday visited the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia (FCC), New Delhi, at the invitation of its President Venkat Narain. According to a message received here, the high commissioner was accompanied by Press Attache Khawaja Maaz Tariq and Political Counsellor Abdul Hameed. He was warmly welcomed… Continue reading Sohail Mahmood visits Foreign Correspondents Club in New Delhi
Pakistani embassy, PDG-R in Riyadh organized free medical camp
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):The embassy of Pakistan in Riyahd under the aegis of Pakistan Doctor’s Group Riyadh (PDG-R) organized the 16th Free Medical Camp on 13 October at the Embassy premises. It was attended by more than 1,000 patients while two hundred well-trained physicians from all kinds of specialization offered their services while the camp… Continue reading Pakistani embassy, PDG-R in Riyadh organized free medical camp
Myanmar has to take back Rohingya refugees, ex-UN chief Annan tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (APP)::Former Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the UN Security Council that violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya must stop and that all of the refugees who fled to Bangladesh must be allowed to return to live in dignity. Speaking in his capacity as head of the advisory commission on Rakhine state, which has been… Continue reading Myanmar has to take back Rohingya refugees, ex-UN chief Annan tells UNSC
Pakistani diplomat proposes greater interaction between Pak-US alumni
CHICAGO, Oct 14 (APP)::A senior Pakistani diplomat has called for more frequent exchanges between alumni of Pakistani and American educational institutions to open up new avenues of cooperation between the two countries. Consul General Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who was speaking at the dinner organized by Pakistan Consulate on Friday for the Rector of the National… Continue reading Pakistani diplomat proposes greater interaction between Pak-US alumni
UN chief hopes Iran nuclear deal will survive
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (APP): A United Nations Spokesman on Friday said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly hoped the Iran nuclear deal would remain in place, after US President Donald Trump’s decision to “decertify” the 2015 accord. “The Secretary-General has repeatedly said that the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was a very… Continue reading UN chief hopes Iran nuclear deal will survive
Government efforts to boost power supply will end load-shedding in few months: Ahsan Iqbal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (APP): Energy projects will add 10,000 MW to the national grid that will help overcome the energy shortages and end load-shedding in the country in a few months, Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal said here on Friday. Talking to APP before leaving for New York at the end… Continue reading Government efforts to boost power supply will end load-shedding in few months: Ahsan Iqbal
At U.N., Pakistan says exceptions to non-proliferation rules endangers regional strategic stability
UNITED NATIONS Oct 14 (APP):Pakistan has called for promoting global nuclear disarmament by building a rules-based, equitable and non-discriminatory order that, among other elements, barred exceptions driven by strategic, political or commercial considerations. Speaking in the General Assembly’s main committee, Ambassador Farukh Amil, who is Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, said… Continue reading At U.N., Pakistan says exceptions to non-proliferation rules endangers regional strategic stability
Ahsan Iqbal emphasizes importance of Pakistan-US partnership in achieving common goals
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (APP): Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday emphasized over the importance of Pakistan-U.S. partnership in achieving common regional objectives and the promotion of mutual interests. He was speaking at a round table discussion of U.S. scholars and think-tank analysts at the Middle East Institute in Washington. The Minister also noted the… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal emphasizes importance of Pakistan-US partnership in achieving common goals
Disasters make 14 million people homeless each year, U.N. says
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP):About 14 million people are being made homeless on average each year as a result of sudden disasters such as earthquakes, floods and storms, according to a United Nations-backed study released Friday that coincided with the International Day for Disaster Reduction. This is an important baseline against which we can measure… Continue reading Disasters make 14 million people homeless each year, U.N. says
Arbitrary police violence can amount to torture, UN expert warns
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 13 (APP):Arbitrary violence by police can amount to torture, even when it takes place outside prison walls, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, has told the UN General Assembly in New York. “Any unnecessary, excessive or otherwise arbitrary use of force by law enforcement officials is incompatible with the… Continue reading Arbitrary police violence can amount to torture, UN expert warns
UN chief calls on world community to tackle root cause of famine, conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP)::Underscoring the link between conflict and famine, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Security Council that communities and entire regions would continue to face hunger until fighting stops and development takes root. “Conflict in one country creates demands on its neighbours to provide food and basic services to refugees. This… Continue reading UN chief calls on world community to tackle root cause of famine, conflict
Trump hails positive movement in US-Pakistan ties after recovery of kidnapped
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (APP) –:The U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the joint efforts by Pakistan and the United States governments that led to the recovery of a US-Canadian couple and their three children, saying it was a “positive movement” in relationship between the two countries. Caitlan Coleman, an American citizen and her husband,… Continue reading Trump hails positive movement in US-Pakistan ties after recovery of kidnapped
Recovery of US-Canadian couple testimony of result of US-Pak cooperation, teamwork: Ambassador Chaudhry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (APP) –:Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry on Thursday welcomed the successful rescue of a US-Canadian couple and their children taken hostages by terrorists from Afghanistan, saying it was a testimony of results that can be achieved through cooperation and team work. Caitlan Coleman, an American citizen and her husband,… Continue reading Recovery of US-Canadian couple testimony of result of US-Pak cooperation, teamwork: Ambassador Chaudhry
Pakistan tells UN peace and security is its objective in South Asia
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 (APP):Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to promote peace and stability in South Asia, a senior Pakistani diplomat has renewed his country’s proposal for a bilateral arrangement on a nuclear-test-ban in the region. Speaking in the U.N. General Assembly’s main committee, Ambassador Farukh Amil, who is Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations in… Continue reading Pakistan tells UN peace and security is its objective in South Asia
Arbitrary police violence can amount to torture, UN expert warns
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 13 (APP)::Arbitrary violence by police can amount to torture, even when it takes place outside prison walls, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, has told the UN General Assembly in New York. “Any unnecessary, excessive or otherwise arbitrary use of force by law enforcement officials is incompatible with… Continue reading Arbitrary police violence can amount to torture, UN expert warns
Senior U.S. Interagency Delegation Visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):An interagency delegation of United States (US) traveled to Islamabad to discuss the United States’ new South Asia Strategy event to hold on September 12 to 13. An interagency delegation, including Deputy Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for South and Central Asia Lisa Curtis Acting Assistant Secretary of State… Continue reading Senior U.S. Interagency Delegation Visit to Pakistan
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