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
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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
Pakistanis in US appreciate Abbasi’s strong statement at UN
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (APP): The strong stance by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Kashmir, Afghanistan and Pakistan’s sacrifices to counter terrorism was being seen as a “bold and timely step” by the Pakistanis living in the US. Abbasi in his maiden 20-minutes address to the United Nations General Assembly spoke of the plight… Continue reading Pakistanis in US appreciate Abbasi’s strong statement at UN
Revival of Pak-US ties, effectively highlighting Kashmir, anti-terror efforts, credit to PM’s US visit
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (APP): From putting strained Pak-US ties back on rails, to demanding the United Nations to appoint a special envoy on Kashmir, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi forcefully highlighted Pakistan’s successes against terrorism and its openness for global investment during his five-day visit to the United States. Though the main agenda of… Continue reading Revival of Pak-US ties, effectively highlighting Kashmir, anti-terror efforts, credit to PM’s US visit
UN-Tech-Bank UN officials hail establishment of Technology Bank for world’s poorest nations
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (APP): United Nations officials Sunday hailed the establishment of the Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which will go a long way in addressing one of the major challenges facing the world’s poorest nations.
Pak-China sophisticated air forces joint exercise Shaheen VI continues in China
BEIJING, Sept 24 (APP): The ongoing joint training exercise “Shaheen-VI” between Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force that commenced on September,7 will conclude next week. JF-17 Thunder, Mirage, F-7PG and ZDK aircraft from PAF along with PLA Air Force J-8, J-11, JH-7 and KJ-200 AWACS aircraft and ground forces including… Continue reading Pak-China sophisticated air forces joint exercise Shaheen VI continues in China
Pak-China air forces joint exercise “Shaheen-VI,” underway
BEIJING, Sept 24 (APP): The PAF contingent, comprising combat pilots, air defense controllers and technical ground crew is participating in an exercise “Shaheen-VI,” between Chinese and Pakistani air forces. During the exercise, the contingents from both sides demonstrated mutual trust by sitting in the same fighters. In the ongoing joint drills, air force personnel cooperated… Continue reading Pak-China air forces joint exercise “Shaheen-VI,” underway
Death toll from Mexico earthquake climbs to 307
MEXICO CITY, Sept 24 (APP/Xinhua): The death toll from a 7.1-magnitude earthquake earlier this week has climbed to 307, the Mexican government announced Saturday. National Civil Defense chief Luis Felipe Puente said 169 deaths were registered in the capital, adding on Twitter that 73 people were killed in the state of Morelos, 45 in Puebla,… Continue reading Death toll from Mexico earthquake climbs to 307
At UN, Pakistan hits back at India calling it ‘mother of terrorism’ in South Asia
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 24 (APP): A top Pakistani diplomat has categorically rejected India’s sweeping allegations about Pakistan’s involvement in terrorist acts, and cited instances of the Indian sponsorship of terrorism and aggression against all its neighbours making the country the “mother of terrorism” in South Asia. “India has considerable experience in the state sponsorship of… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan hits back at India calling it ‘mother of terrorism’ in South Asia
Kashmiris & Sikhs demonstrate near UN to protest Indian repression, call for freedom
IFTIKHAR ALI NEW YORK, Sept 24 (APP): Kashmiris and Sikhs Saturday staged a huge demonstration in front of the United Nations building as Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj addressed the 72nd session of the UN General assembly. Both groups called on the international community to raise its voice against human rights abuses by Indian… Continue reading Kashmiris & Sikhs demonstrate near UN to protest Indian repression, call for freedom
Pak Embassy College, Beijing school sign agreement on friendly schools
BEIJING, Sept 24 (APP): Pakistan Embassy College, Beijing and Wangjing Experiment School have signed an agreement on friendly schools for promoting cultural exchanges for teachers and students from Pakistan and China. Principal, Ms. Shazia Amjad and Headmistress Ms. Fouzia Shahzadi of Pakistan Embassy College visited Wangjing Experiment School and held meeting with Principal Ms.… Continue reading Pak Embassy College, Beijing school sign agreement on friendly schools
At UN, India accuses Pakistan of terrorism and disrupting peace process
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (APP): In an attempt to shift international attention on the grave human rights violation and atrocities being committed in Indian occupied Kashmir, India on Saturday made sweeping accusations against Pakistan, claiming that the country was a “pre-eminent export factory for terror.” Speaking in the U.N. General Assembly, External Affairs Minister Sushma… Continue reading At UN, India accuses Pakistan of terrorism and disrupting peace process
Democracy triumphs in NA-120 polls: PM
LONDON, Sep 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said democracy emerged victorious in NA-120 Lahore by-election as people had voted for it. During an informal talks with media persons here, he said the people had given their decision on NA-120 by- election. Earlier, the prime minister arrived London en route Islamabad after attending the… Continue reading Democracy triumphs in NA-120 polls: PM
People reposed confidence in PML-N leadership: Nawaz
LONDON, Sept 23 (APP): Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, former prime minister on Saturday said the people have reposed confidence in the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-N during NA-120 Lahore by-election. During his brief interaction with media persons, the former prime minister said people from across the country had also endorsed his viewpoint. He said consultations among… Continue reading People reposed confidence in PML-N leadership: Nawaz
PM Abbasi in London en route Islamabad after attending UNGA session
ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has reached London en route Islamabad after attending the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. On his arrival at the airport on Friday night, the prime minister was received by Pakistan’s High Commissioner in UK Syed Ibne Abbas, SAID a… Continue reading PM Abbasi in London en route Islamabad after attending UNGA session
UNICEF urges countries to prioritize early childhood development
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (APP): There is no period more critical in a child’s development than the first 1,000 days of life, and yet 32 countries including Bangladesh and the United States lack three basic national policies to support parents of babies and young children, says a new United Nations report. According to Early Moments… Continue reading UNICEF urges countries to prioritize early childhood development
China hopes India, Pakistan can jointly safeguard regional peace, stability
BEIJING, Sept 23 (APP): China Friday hoped that India and Pakistan could properly handle the longstanding Kashmir issue by enhancing dialogue and communication. “Kashmir issue is left over issue from the history. China hopes that India and Pakistan can increase dialogue and communication and properly handle the relevant issue,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lu… Continue reading China hopes India, Pakistan can jointly safeguard regional peace, stability
Twenty one million Yemeni people need emergency aid, protection: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (APP): Efforts to respond to the grave humanitarian crisis in Yemen, currently the world’s largest, are being hampered by insufficient funding and other challenges, the top United Nations relief official warned Saturday. “Despite the extraordinary scale of the suffering linked to the brutal conflict, including the threat of famine and the… Continue reading Twenty one million Yemeni people need emergency aid, protection: UN
- 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
