UNITED NATIONS, Sept 28 (APP): With tens of millions of human trafficking victims worldwide, “now is the time to stand together and stamp out this abominable practice,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today told a high-level meeting at which member states adopted a political Declaration reaffirming their commitment to implement a United Nations action plan to end… Continue reading UN chief calls for stamping out human trafficking
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UN official calls for greater cooperation to boost aviation security
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 28 (APP): The head of the United Nations civil aviation body urged greater cooperation among member states, at all levels, to make global aviation security more effective. “We must find a way to identify and judiciously share essential elements of information necessary to implement appropriate measures at the proper level,” Fang Liu,… Continue reading UN official calls for greater cooperation to boost aviation security
CPEC to usher in new era of economic relationship, reduce political tension in region: FM
BEIJING, Sept 28 (APP): Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Thursday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a game changer for not only Pakistan but for the whole region as it will usher in a new era of economic relationship between different countries of the region and help reduce the political tension. “At present… Continue reading CPEC to usher in new era of economic relationship, reduce political tension in region: FM
Pakistan needs time to get rid of liabilities Hafiz Saeed, LeT & Haqqani: FM Asif
NEW YORK, Sept 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif has said that Lakshar-e-Taiba (LeT), its leader Hafiz Saeed and the Haqqanis are liabilities to Pakistan and that it needs time to get rid of them. Khawaja Asif, who was answering questions after delivering his prepared remarks at the Asia Society forum on Tuesday, said… Continue reading Pakistan needs time to get rid of liabilities Hafiz Saeed, LeT & Haqqani: FM Asif
Ahsan Iqbal supports China’s vision of global security
BEIJING, Sept. 27 (APP): While supporting President Xi’s advocacy for cooperation and collaboration in terms of ensuring national security, Federal Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that this vision of shared responsibility and shared concern for everyone is needed at this time. Ahsan Iqbal who represented Pakistan at the opening ceremony of 86th General Assembly of… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal supports China’s vision of global security
UN calls on EU to continue relocation of refugees beyond deadline
GENEVA, Sept 27 (APP/Xinhua): The UN refugee agency urged European Union (EU) member states to promptly relocate all asylum-seekers eligible under the bloc’s emergency relocation scheme and for it to continue beyond the two years originally planned. Pascale Moreau, director of UNHCR’s Europe bureau, said the scheme has proven to be of vital importance in… Continue reading UN calls on EU to continue relocation of refugees beyond deadline
Seminar held to commemorate SCO’s anniversary
BEIJING, Sept 27 (APP): Over thirty senior diplomats and scholars from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) gathered at a commemorative seminar here, exchanging their ideas and views on the development of the regional organization in the Eurasian continent. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Long-Term… Continue reading Seminar held to commemorate SCO’s anniversary
UN chief hails Saudi move letting women drive
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 27 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday hailed Saudi Arabia’s decision allowing women to drive in the kingdom beginning next summer as a step in the right direction. “I welcome Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift the ban on women drivers. An important step in the right direction,” he wrote in a tweet.… Continue reading UN chief hails Saudi move letting women drive
China, U.S. have least disagreements on people-to-people exchanges: Chinese VP
NEW YORK, Sept 27 (APP/Xinhua): Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong said China and the United States should enhance people-to-people exchanges to build stronger ties as it is where the two countries “have the least disagreements and the most consensus.” Liu made the remarks in a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China-U.S.… Continue reading China, U.S. have least disagreements on people-to-people exchanges: Chinese VP
Ahsan Iqbal visits SCO Secretariat, calls on SCO Secretary General
BEIJING, Sept 27 (APP): Federal Interior Minister, Ahsan Iqbal visited Secretariat of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and held a meeting with Secretary General, SCO, Rashid Alimov here on Wednesday. During the meeting, the interior minister said that Pakistan was excited to be part of the SCO and was looking forward for a very positive contribution… Continue reading Ahsan Iqbal visits SCO Secretariat, calls on SCO Secretary General
Pakistan ready to work with US to advance Afghan peace process: FM Asif
NEW YORK, Sept 27 (APP): Pakistan is ready to work with the United States for effective management of the Afghan border to stop terrorist infiltration and to facilitate a peace settlement in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told an audience at Asia Society on Tuesday, while stressing that there was no military solution to… Continue reading Pakistan ready to work with US to advance Afghan peace process: FM Asif
chinese Vice Premier lauds Pakistani media role for promotion of CPEC, BRI
BEIJING, Sept 26 (APP): Highlighting the importance of media, chinese’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli has lauded the support and active role of Pakistani media in the implementation of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative in the true perspective. Addressing a gathering of heads of international media houses and media representatives at the… Continue reading chinese Vice Premier lauds Pakistani media role for promotion of CPEC, BRI
Pakistani diplomat tells UN India sponsoring terrorist attacks inside Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (APP): A Pakistani diplomat told the U.N. General Assembly on Monday that India was sponsoring terrorism, funding and arming terrorist organizations to launch terrorist attacks inside Pakistan in an attempt to become a regional hegemon. “India is churning out operatives of mayhem from its factories of terror,” Tipu Usman, a counsellor… Continue reading Pakistani diplomat tells UN India sponsoring terrorist attacks inside Pakistan
Muslim civil rights groups slam Trump’s new travel ban
NEW YORK, Sept 26 (APP): Several US civil rights groups have issued scathing condemnations after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation banning or partially banning refugees and migrants from eight countries. Under the terms of Trump’s new proclamation, travel from some countries is outright suspended and travel from others may only take place on a… Continue reading Muslim civil rights groups slam Trump’s new travel ban
China says air force drills with Pakistan deter terrorists
BEIJING, Sept 26 (APP): The air forces of China and Pakistan have deterred terrorist forces with joint training exercises in northwest China, a senior military officer of China said. The drills maintain national security and protect people of the two countries, Zhan Houshun, air force commander of the Western Theater Command, said at the close… Continue reading China says air force drills with Pakistan deter terrorists
Pakistan committed to cooperation for peace, security at regional, global levels: Ahsan Iqbal
BEIJING, Sept 26 (APP): Pakistan is strongly committed to cooperation for peace and security at both regional and global levels as it pursues an inclusive development agenda and has been a major victim of terrorism, Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday. He represented Pakistan at the opening ceremony of 86th General Assembly of… Continue reading Pakistan committed to cooperation for peace, security at regional, global levels: Ahsan Iqbal
Photographs on landscape, culture of Pakistan displayed at exhibition in Shanxi province
BEIJING, Sept 26 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid has said that the harmonious friendship between Pakistan and China is a perfect example for the world, where people belonging to different culture, language and religion not only established brotherly relations but also made it an “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.” Addresses an international photography culture… Continue reading Photographs on landscape, culture of Pakistan displayed at exhibition in Shanxi province
UN warns influx of Rohingya into Bangladesh outpaces capacities to respond
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (APP): The United Nations refugee chief has called for ramped-up support for an estimated 436,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar in the last month, warning that the massive influx of people seeking safety far outpaces capacities to respond. “Their situation remains desperate, and we risk a… Continue reading UN warns influx of Rohingya into Bangladesh outpaces capacities to respond
UN General Assembly’s annual general debate ends
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly wrapped up its 72nd annual general debate Monday evening, with its President underscoring prevention of conflicts before they break out, support for UN peacekeeping, sustainable development, and respect for human rights and gender equality among the major priorities raised by the 196 Heads of State,… Continue reading UN General Assembly’s annual general debate ends
No development without peace, stability, security: Ahsan Iqbal
BEIJING, Sept 26 (APP): Federal Interior Minister, Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that no country could achieve development and prosperity without maintaining peace, stability and security. “There can be no development without maintaining peace, stability and security,” he told media after attending the opening ceremony of the four-day of the 86th Interpol General Assembly held here.… Continue reading No development without peace, stability, security: Ahsan Iqbal
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