JEDDAH, Aug 23 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday met Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud. Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif were also present in the meeting. The Prime Minister, who is on a day-long official visit to Saudi Arabia would discuss emerging regional and global geo-strategic situation… Continue reading PM meets Saudi Crown Prince
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Chinese vice premier urges China, Kuwait to further integrate development strategies.
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23 (Xinhua/APP): Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said here Tuesday that China and Kuwait need to further integrate their respective development strategies for shared progress. Zhang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks while meeting with Kuwait’s Emir… Continue reading Chinese vice premier urges China, Kuwait to further integrate development strategies.
Pakistani folk singers enthrall audience at SCO countries art show
BEIJING, Aug 23 (APP): An exquisite art performance featuring multiple glimpses of culture of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries including Pakistan enthralled the audience at a theatre here. Attired in vibrant costumes of their respective countries, the young and talented folk dancers and singers mesmerized the gathering with their performance of traditional songs and dances.… Continue reading Pakistani folk singers enthrall audience at SCO countries art show
Trump’s Afghan strategy sticks to old script: Global Times
BEIJING, Aug 23 (APP): In his new strategy for Afghanistan released Monday, US President Donald Trump said he would put more US troops into the nation. His predecessor Barack Obama was clear in pulling US troops out of Afghanistan, so he reduced the US presence and kept US troops away from the front line. While… Continue reading Trump’s Afghan strategy sticks to old script: Global Times
US lawmakers, experts react to Trump’s Afghan plan with skepticism
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (APP): US President Donald Trump’s prime-time speech on his plan for Afghanistan came under sharp criticism from Democrats and some experts,with Republicans lauding it,saying it moves away from arbitrary deadlines for drawing down troops. “Tonight, the President said he knew what he was getting into and had a plan to go… Continue reading US lawmakers, experts react to Trump’s Afghan plan with skepticism
Foreign Secretary calls on Chinese FM, discusses situation in Occupied Kashmir
BEIJING, Aug 23 (APP): Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua has called on the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed the entire gambit of bilateral relations, regional, global issues, as well as the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s continuing and firm support to Pakistan and vowed to further… Continue reading Foreign Secretary calls on Chinese FM, discusses situation in Occupied Kashmir
Pak-China bilateral relations to be increasingly stronger: Tehmina Janjua
BEIJING, Aug 23 (APP): Pakistan wants to work with China to ensure the earliest implementation of the Gwadar Port project, as it is “extremely important” for people of that area as well as for the entire country, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua said. “It should be a symbol that indicates the close relationship between our two… Continue reading Pak-China bilateral relations to be increasingly stronger: Tehmina Janjua
Pakistan intends to remain constructively engaged with US, world for regional peace: Aizaz
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (APP): Pakistan has categorically stated that it will not tolerate any terrorist on its soil and intends to engage constructively with the international community, including the United States, for regional peace and stability, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Commenting on the speech of President Trump in… Continue reading Pakistan intends to remain constructively engaged with US, world for regional peace: Aizaz
Top Republican in US Senate doubts if Trump can save presidency: NYT
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (APP): Mitch McConnell, the top Republican in the U.S. Senate, has expressed doubts whether President Donald Trump can succeed in office after this summer’s series of controversies and crises, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Citing people who have spoken to McConnell, the newspaper said that the Senate majority leader has… Continue reading Top Republican in US Senate doubts if Trump can save presidency: NYT
United Nations warns US over ‘alarming’ racism
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 23 (APP): The United Nations body monitoring implementation of the global convention on prohibiting racial discrimination has issued an “early warning” over conditions in the United States and urged the Trump administration to “unequivocally and unconditionally” reject discrimination. The warning specifically refers to events last week in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia,… Continue reading United Nations warns US over ‘alarming’ racism
China asks world for recognizing Pakistan sacrifices in war on terror
BEIJING, Aug 22 (APP): China Tuesday asked the world to recognize Pakistan’s great sacrifices and important role in the fight against terrorism. “Pakistan is at the forefront of the counter-terrorism efforts. For many years, it has made positive efforts and great sacrifices for combating terrorism and made important contributions to upholding world peace and regional… Continue reading China asks world for recognizing Pakistan sacrifices in war on terror
Gwadar port to be fully operational in three to four years: Pak Ambassador to China
BEIJING, Aug 22 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid Tuesday said the development work is in progress on Gwadar port and expressed the confidence that it would be fully operational in three to four years. A power plant is being set up there to provide electricity to the city and to the port and… Continue reading Gwadar port to be fully operational in three to four years: Pak Ambassador to China
New Zealand supports growth of lower-emission fuels
WELLINGTON, Aug 22 (APP/Xinhua): New regulations for New Zealand’s fuel specifications will support the growth of lower-emission fuels that are better for people, the environment and cars, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins said on Tuesday. The Regulations set out minimum standards for fuel performance, and change incrementally over time to keep up with new… Continue reading New Zealand supports growth of lower-emission fuels
Typhoon forces evacuation of over 4,000 in east China
FUZHOU, Aug 22 (APP/Xinhua): Hato, the 13th typhoon this year, has forced the evacuation of more than 4,000 people, as it moves towards China’s southeast coast. The typhoon is likely to land in the coastal area of south China’s Guangdong Province on Wednesday morning, as it was moving to the west at a speed of… Continue reading Typhoon forces evacuation of over 4,000 in east China
US lawmakers, experts react to Trump’s Afghan plan with skepticism
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (APP): US President Donald Trump’s prime-time speech on his plan for Afghanistan came under sharp criticism from Democrats and some experts, saying it moves away from arbitrary deadlines for drawing down troops. “Tonight, the President said he knew what he was getting into and had a plan to go forward. Clearly,… Continue reading US lawmakers, experts react to Trump’s Afghan plan with skepticism
UN chief mourns loss of two Pakistani soldiers in DR Congo
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 22 (APP): Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his “heartfelt condolences” on the recent deaths of two Pakistani soldiers in the line of duty while serving the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The two soldiers are: Sepoy Muhammad Ishtiaq Abbasi and Sepoy Tariq Javeed. They were members… Continue reading UN chief mourns loss of two Pakistani soldiers in DR Congo
UN urges Iraq to take better care of Da’esh abuse victims
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 22 (APP): The Iraqi government must ensure that the thousands of women and girls who survived sexual violence by ISIL/Da’esh terrorists receive care, protection and justice, and that children born because of such violence do not face a life of discrimination and abuse, a United Nations report published today says. “The physical,… Continue reading UN urges Iraq to take better care of Da’esh abuse victims
Australia’s iconic Opera House to become new home for artificial reef
SYDNEY, Aug 22 (APP/Xinhua): In an attempt to restore the delicate ecosystem in the iconic Sydney Harbour, a joint collaboration was announced on Tuesday that will see an artificial reef being installed adjacent to the world-famous Opera House. The collaboration between the New South Wales (NSW) government and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will… Continue reading Australia’s iconic Opera House to become new home for artificial reef
China to continue efforts to implement UN 2030 Agenda: President Xi
BEIJING, Aug 21 (APP/Xinhua): President Xi Jinping said China will continue its efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and promote national development in a more efficient, fair, and sustainable way. He made the remarks in a congratulatory letter Monday for the launch ceremony of China’s international development knowledge center, which aims to… Continue reading China to continue efforts to implement UN 2030 Agenda: President Xi
Belt and Road Initiative to strengthen China-Kuwait ties: Chinese envoy
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 21 (APP/Xinhua): The Belt and Road Initiative could tremendously bolster ties between China and Kuwait, Chinese Ambassador Wang Di has said. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and China in 1971, the two countries have seen sustained advances in their ties, the ambassador to Kuwait told Xinhua in a recent… Continue reading Belt and Road Initiative to strengthen China-Kuwait ties: Chinese envoy
- 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
