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
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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
Sources of insecurity in Afghanistan lie inside, not outside: Pakistan tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (APP): Pakistan has told the U.N. Security Council that fundamental sources of insecurity in Afghanistan lie inside, not outside, given the fact that more than 20 terrorist organizations operate in that war-torn country. “The Afghan government would be better advised to focus more seriously on its persisting challenges and embark on… Continue reading Sources of insecurity in Afghanistan lie inside, not outside: Pakistan tells UNSC
Chinese province looks to bolster tourism cooperation with Cuba
HAVANA, Sep 26 (APP/Xinhua): China’s southeastern province Fujian hosted a tourism promotion event here to present its natural and cultural attractions to Cuban tour operators and boost tourism cooperation with Cuba. As part of the presentation, some of the top tourist destinations in the province were showcased. Fujian is home to four UNESCO-designated World Heritage… Continue reading Chinese province looks to bolster tourism cooperation with Cuba
India on backfoot, effort to embarrass Pakistan backfires
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (APP): India’s attempt to rake up a debate about a picture of a pellets-hit girl shown by Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi in the General Assembly on Saturday appears to have backfired. Instead, according to observers here, India’s use of pellet guns against Kashmiris fighting Indian occupation received more international coverage.… Continue reading India on backfoot, effort to embarrass Pakistan backfires
Lok Virsa for promotion of local handicrafts
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has tried its level best to provide a platform for the handicrafts to keep them alive. Executive director Lok Virsa Dr Fouzia Saeed told APP that craft of the month is one part of our struggle to promote handicrafts. “We are trying… Continue reading Lok Virsa for promotion of local handicrafts
Turkey vows to take “every measure” if Kurdish referendum endangers national security
ANKARA, Sept 25 (APP/Xinhua): Turkey will take “every measure” under international law if the Iraqi Kurd independence referendum on Monday endangers Turkey’s national security, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Monday morning. Turkey calls the independent referendum “null and void” and won’t recognize the initiative because it lacks a legal basis and legitimacy in international law… Continue reading Turkey vows to take “every measure” if Kurdish referendum endangers national security
S Korea, US to hold defense talks this week
SEOUL, Sep 25 (APP/Yonhap): South Korea and the United States will hold working-level defense talks in Seoul later this week on North Korea and pending alliance issues, the Ministry of National Defense said Monday. The two-day Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) meeting, the 12th of its kind, is to open Thursday at the ministry’s building… Continue reading S Korea, US to hold defense talks this week
Malaysia disassociates with ASEAN Myanmar statement
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept 25 (APP/AA): Malaysia has disassociated itself from the statement issued by the Association of South East Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) current chair Philippine Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano. They expressed “concern over the recent developments in Northern Rakhine State of Myanmar” saying it does not depict the reality and did not mention the… Continue reading Malaysia disassociates with ASEAN Myanmar statement
China-Nigeria ties reach new height in recent years: envoy
LAGOS, Sept 25 (APP/Xinhua): China-Nigeria bilateral relations have reached a new height in recent years through cooperation in multiple areas, said Chao Xiaoliang, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub. Addressing a reception here marking the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on… Continue reading China-Nigeria ties reach new height in recent years: envoy
Any military deal should be conducive to regional, international peaceful development: China
BEIJING, Sept 25 (APP): China on Monday declared that any military deal between the US and India should be conducive to the regional and international peaceful development. “As long as the exchange between the two countries is conducive to regional and international peaceful development, we will not object them,” a spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry,… Continue reading Any military deal should be conducive to regional, international peaceful development: China
Pakistani Americans greet former PM Sharif for NA-120 victory, passage of Senate Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (APP): Pakistani Americans have hailed the passage of the Election Reform Bill, 2017 and the recent victory of PML-N on bye-election for NA-120 seat, saying these will go a long way in strengthening democracy in Pakistan and ensuring the sanctity of peoples’ mandate to elect their representatives. The Senate last week passed… Continue reading Pakistani Americans greet former PM Sharif for NA-120 victory, passage of Senate Bill
Pakistani diplomat tells UN India sponsoring terrorist attacks inside Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (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
Indian FM remarks not beneficial to anti-terror cooperation: Chinese experts
BEIJING, Sept 25 (APP): A Chinese expert has criticized remarks of Indian foreign minister which she made during United National General Assembly against Pakistan and said, it could only aggravate mutual distrust and not beneficial to international anti-terror cooperation. “Indian foreign minister’s criticism on Pakistan can only aggravate mutual distrust and not beneficial to international… Continue reading Indian FM remarks not beneficial to anti-terror cooperation: Chinese experts
