BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP): Chinese Foreign Minister, Wan Yi Wednesday expressed the hope that India would learn lessons following the end of border standoff in Doklam area. “We hope the Indian side will learn lessons from this incident and prevent similar things from happening again,” he said while addressing a press conference on the forthcoming… Continue reading India should ‘learn lessons’ from border standoff: China
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China already a remarkable major power: Chinese FM
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP): China has already become a remarkable major power, said China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi during an exclusive interview with People’s Daily on Wednesday. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the world’s second largest economy and the biggest foreign exchange reserves, China has made remarkable progress in the… Continue reading China already a remarkable major power: Chinese FM
President Xi to chair BRICS Xiamen summit on Sept 3-5
BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP): The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping would chair BRICS Xiamen Summit in China’s eastern coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province from Sept 3 to 5. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said in a statement that Xi will also chair the Dialogue of Emerging Markets… Continue reading President Xi to chair BRICS Xiamen summit on Sept 3-5
UN chief tours Israel-Gaza border
JERUSALEM, Aug 30 (Xinhua/APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday had taken a helicopter tour of Israel-Gaza border before he continued to the besieged Palestinian enclave. Guterres, who is on a three-day visit to the region, met with residents of Nahal Oz, an Israeli community near the separation fence between Israel and Gaza. Dozens… Continue reading UN chief tours Israel-Gaza border
World Bank gives 13 mln USD emergency support to Sierra Leone mudslide victims.
FREETOWN, Aug 30 (Xinhua/APP): The World Bank Group Country Manager in Sierra Leone said Tuesday that the Bank had provided 13 million U.S. dollars as part of its immediate response to the flood and mudslide disaster that killed hundreds of people in Freetown and left thousands homeless. Parminder Brar was addressing journalists at the head… Continue reading World Bank gives 13 mln USD emergency support to Sierra Leone mudslide victims.
East China province reports 148 dengue fever cases
HANGZHOU, Aug 30 (Xinhua/APP): East China’s Zhejiang Province has reported 148 dengue cases this year, local health authorities said Wednesday. Among them, 44 were imported cases, up 33.33 percent from the same period in 2016. Most of these patients caught the virus in Asian countries such as Thailand, India, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, according to… Continue reading East China province reports 148 dengue fever cases
Sentiments of betrayal in Pakistan after new US Afghan policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (APP): The new US policy towards Pakistan and its leaning towards India has generated sentiments of betrayal in the country as analysts warn, US pressure is unlikely to work and would make it difficult for it to achieve its goal of restoring peace in worn-torn Afghanistan. US media continue to discuss the… Continue reading Sentiments of betrayal in Pakistan after new US Afghan policy
UN peacekeeping missions must be effective, well-resourced: Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (APP): Pakistan has called for ensuring effective deployment of U.N. peacekeeping missions, their operations relevant to the realities on ground and well-resourced in order to carry out their tasks of maintaining peace and security in the world’s troubled regions. “When lives are at risk of peacekeepers as well as those they… Continue reading UN peacekeeping missions must be effective, well-resourced: Pakistan
Chinese border troops continue to patrol Doklam
BEIJING, Aug 29 (APP): The Chinese border troops are continuing their patrolling and defending the Doklam (Dong Lang) area after withdrawal of Indian troops, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Tuesday. “I’ve said that Chinese border troops will continue to be stationed and patrol in Doklam and we will continue to exercise our sovereignty… Continue reading Chinese border troops continue to patrol Doklam
US lawmaker call for strengthening Islamabad-Washington ties on Pakistan’s 70th anniversary
NEW YORK, Aug 29 (APP): An American lawmaker has urged Pakistan and the United States to work towards strengthening their relationship in a effort to meet common challenges. Speaking to a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans, Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi said dialogue and better communications between the countries was the need of the hour. “We must… Continue reading US lawmaker call for strengthening Islamabad-Washington ties on Pakistan’s 70th anniversary
China ready to work with Namibia for greater progress in ties: vice premier
WINDHOEK, Aug. 29 (APP/Xinhua): Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said here Monday that China is ready to work with Namibia to achieve greater progress in bilateral relations. Zhang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Namibian President… Continue reading China ready to work with Namibia for greater progress in ties: vice premier
Children’s access to safe water, sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (APP): More than 180 million people in countries affected by conflict and instability do not have access to safe water, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday. “Children’s access to safe water and sanitation, especially in conflicts and emergencies, is a right, not a privilege” Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF’s global chief… Continue reading Children’s access to safe water, sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF
Thousands turned up for Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations in USA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (APP): Thousands of people from across the United States turned up at an annual festival held in Washington to celebrate Pakistan’s 70 years of independence, what is dubbed as America’s biggest South Asian event that is officially recognized by the Congress and State governments of Virginia and Maryland. Top dignities who attended… Continue reading Thousands turned up for Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations in USA
UN chief urges all countries to join treaty against nuclear tests
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all countries to sign and ratify a global treaty that bans nuclear explosions on the Earth’s surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground. “More than 2,000 nuclear tests have been conducted over the past seven decades – from the South Pacific to North… Continue reading UN chief urges all countries to join treaty against nuclear tests
PM Abbasi rules out devaluation, but will cut ‘unnecessary’ imports
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has scotched speculation of devaluation of the rupee, saying his government is instead looking to curb imports through tariffs and help boost local production. “Devaluation is our option, theoretically, even though it should incentivize exports but in reality it doesn’t,” Abbasi said in an interview… Continue reading PM Abbasi rules out devaluation, but will cut ‘unnecessary’ imports
Tillerson says Trump “speaks for himself” about U.S. values
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (APP): US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has distanced himself from President Donald Trump’s response to the deadly white-supremacist violence in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, earlier this month. “The president speaks for himself,” Tillerson told Fox News Sunday’s programme when asked if Trump’s comments represent American values. Trump initially condemned… Continue reading Tillerson says Trump “speaks for himself” about U.S. values
Mexico strives to boost trade ties with China.
MEXICO CITY, Aug 28 (Xinhua/APP): Mexico is working to expand trade ties with China, the Ministry of Agriculture said on Sunday, believing boosting agricultural exports to Asia “represents a great area of opportunity for economic growth.” The push is part of a larger strategy to diversify Mexico’s export markets at a time when the country’s… Continue reading Mexico strives to boost trade ties with China.
Trump’s strategy on Afghanistan to do more harm than good: Global Times
BEIJING, Aug 28 (APP): US politics stand on two fundamental pillars – wars and sanctions. These are embodied in US politics in such a way that presidential candidates don’t have a chance of winning elections if they do not touch upon these in speeches and statements. Candidates may adopt contrasting opinions and manifestos to convince… Continue reading Trump’s strategy on Afghanistan to do more harm than good: Global Times
Riots over sect head conviction expose India’s woes: Global Times
BEIJING, Aug 28 (APP): India has been engulfed by riots in the past few days, with at least 36 killed and hundreds injured, after a religious guru was convicted of raping two of his followers last week. The riots are reported to have spread from the state of Haryana to Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Gurmeet… Continue reading Riots over sect head conviction expose India’s woes: Global Times
India should get used to China’s military drills: experts
BEIJING, Aug 28 (APP): India needs to become accustomed to China carrying out military exercises, said a Chinese military expert, after Indian media accused China of sending India “warning signals” through recent navy and army drills. China’s holding a military drill in this area is in compliance with international law, Chinese military analysts said on… Continue reading India should get used to China’s military drills: experts
- Governor Punjab Balighur Rehman offering Dua after tree planting on the occasion of International Conference on Climate Change at Grand Asian University
- Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene ‘Economic Policy Dialogue’
- Captain New Zealand Cricket team, Michael Bracewell talking the media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam talking to media during a practice session at the Qaddafi Cricket Stadium ahead of the fourth Twenty20 Cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand Cricket Teams in a five-match Twenty20 series
- Ministers visit Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital following roof collapse incident
