UN urges India to protect free speech after journalist’s murder

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 14 (APP): A group of UN human rights experts Wednesday called on India to create a safer environment for independent voices, after Indian journalist and human rights defender Gauri Lankesh was killed earlier this month. “The Indian authorities should unequivocally condemn the killing of Gauri Lankesh, investigate it, bring all the perpetrators… Continue reading UN urges India to protect free speech after journalist’s murder

UNSC to meet in emergency meeting on Rohingya crisis

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UNITED NATIONS, Sept 12 (APP): The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis, amid an international outcry against the bloody crackdown on the minority Muslim community. Britain and Sweden requested Wednesday’s meeting against the backdrop of a growing humanitarian crisis. The announcement of the council’s meeting came hours after UN… Continue reading UNSC to meet in emergency meeting on Rohingya crisis

Solution to Afghanistan issue lies only in dialogue, not war: President

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ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Sept 12 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday said that the issue of Afghanistan could only be resolved through dialogue and not war. Addressing a gathering of Pakistani academia and intelligentsia here, the President reiterated that Pakistan would continue assisting their Afghan brethren for stability in their country. Among those who attended the event included Ambassador of… Continue reading Solution to Afghanistan issue lies only in dialogue, not war: President

Pakistan’s booth setup at cultural exhibition of Belt and Road countries

BEIJING, Sept 12 (APP): The Pakistan Embassy and External Publicity Wing, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting setup a booth at the second ‘Colorful World – Cultural Exhibition of countries along the Belt and Road held at China International Exhibition Center here on Tuesday. The purpose of setting up the booth is to further enhance understanding… Continue reading Pakistan’s booth setup at cultural exhibition of Belt and Road countries

Wang Yi head Chinese delegation at 72nd session of UN General Assembly in New York

BEIJING, Sept 11 (APP): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will head a delegation during the General Debate at the 72nd session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday. “The foreign minister will give a full account of China’s stances and propositions on the… Continue reading Wang Yi head Chinese delegation at 72nd session of UN General Assembly in New York

China to ban traditional fuel cars: industry authority

BEIJING, Sept 11 (APP): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is formulating a timetable to end the production and sales of traditional fuel cars in a bid to promote the development of electric vehicles, according to a MIIT official on Monday. The move is seen as a step to join France, Britain, and… Continue reading China to ban traditional fuel cars: industry authority

BRI to ensure fair distribution of economic development, prosperity across globe

BEIJING, Sept 11 (APP): Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of which China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project, will accrue huge dividends for the economic development and prosperity of the people across the globe, Dr. CAO Yuanzheng, Chairman, COCI Research Limited said on Monday. He made these remarks while addressing a two-week long Asian… Continue reading BRI to ensure fair distribution of economic development, prosperity across globe

Hillary rules out seeking office again

NEW YORK, Sept 11 (APP): Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump, says she will not run for president again although she is “not done with politics.” The 2016 Democratic nominee, whose new book “What Happened” is set to be published on Tuesday, appeared on CBS-TV… Continue reading Hillary rules out seeking office again

Asian Media Workshop and Forum on Belt & Road commences

BEIJING, Sept 11 (APP): A two-week long Asian Media Workshop and 2017 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road commenced here with morning and afternoon seminars on the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s financial reforms. The Asian Media Workshop is being attended by journalists and media persons from diverse media organizations, newspapers, TV news… Continue reading Asian Media Workshop and Forum on Belt & Road commences

S. Korea spending on families among lowest in OECD states: data

SEOUL, Sep 11 (APP/Yonhap): South Korea was one of the smallest investors in families among member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2013, a report showed Monday. The country allocated 1.13 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to family benefits spending, and therefore ranks 32nd among 35 OECD member… Continue reading S. Korea spending on families among lowest in OECD states: data

Deputy UN chief calls for stepped up efforts to achieve sustainable global goals

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 10 (APP): United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for picking up the pace to ensure that the 2030 deadline for the implementation of the anti-poverty Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is met. “The SDGs have jumped from the General Assembly Hall to communities across the world [and] are taking hold among… Continue reading Deputy UN chief calls for stepped up efforts to achieve sustainable global goals

President Mamnoon invites Bosnian investors to Pakistan

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ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Sept 10 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday invited the businessmen and investors from Bosnia and Herzegovina to invest their capital in Pakistan as both the countries agreed to launch joint economic projects. During a meeting between President Mamnoon and Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bakir Izetbegovic, on the sidelines of… Continue reading President Mamnoon invites Bosnian investors to Pakistan

President Mamnoon urges Muslim world to gain self-sufficiency in all development sectors

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ASTANA, (Kazakhstan) Sep 10 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday urged the Muslim world to gain self-sufficiency in all fields of modern science which could put it back on track of progress and prosperity. Addressing the inaugural session of the first summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on science and technology here at Palace… Continue reading President Mamnoon urges Muslim world to gain self-sufficiency in all development sectors

OIC states commit enhancing capabilities in S&T; launch joint research initiatives

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Sep 10 (APP): The member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Sunday resolved to enhance their collective capabilities in the field of science and technology, besides launching joint research projects, particularly in the modern sciences. Around 56 representatives from OIC states gathered here Sunday in the first OIC Summit on Science… Continue reading OIC states commit enhancing capabilities in S&T; launch joint research initiatives

OIC leaders stress joint efforts to regain grandeur in S&T; fight Islamophobia

ASTANA, (Kazakhstan) Sept 10 (APP): The leaders of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Organization Sunday called for joint action plan to put the Muslim world back on track of progress particularly in science and technology and counter the growing challenge of Islamophobia, damaging the Islamic world. At the first OIC summit on science and technology… Continue reading OIC leaders stress joint efforts to regain grandeur in S&T; fight Islamophobia

OIC raps Myanmar over Rohingya Muslims’ persecution; demands access to UN probe mission

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Sep 10 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Sunday censured the Government of Myanmar over ongoing persecution of Rohingya Muslims and demanded the country to accept the United Nations Human Rights Council’s fact finding mission to probe into all alleged violations of global human rights laws and bring the perpetrators to justice.… Continue reading OIC raps Myanmar over Rohingya Muslims’ persecution; demands access to UN probe mission

Erdogan urges Muslim countries to help Rohingya

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ASTANA, Sep 10 (APP/AA): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Sunday urged Muslim countries to “use every means available” to stop the “cruelty” perpetrated against Myanmar’s Rohingya. “We want to work with the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh to prevent the humanitarian plight in the region,” he told the opening session of an Organisation of Islamic… Continue reading Erdogan urges Muslim countries to help Rohingya

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