DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), July 5 (APP): President Emomali Rahmon Wednesday hosted a dinner in honour of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and members of his entourage. The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Tajikistan in a bid to bolster country’s trade, import energy to meet its growing needs and enhance regional connectivity. Prime Minister… Continue reading President Rahmon hosts dinner in honour of PM Sharif
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Pakistan, Tajikistan to expand ties in agriculture, education sectors
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan) July 5 (APP): Pakistan and Tajikistan Wednesday agreed on the need of exploring new avenues of cooperation in agriculture, education and culture sectors besides improving business-to-business and people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister who is in Tajikistan on a two-day official visit met his Tajik counterpart Qohir Rasulzoda here at the State Guest House and discussed… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan to expand ties in agriculture, education sectors
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree on exploring ties in trade, energy, defence sectors
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), July 5 (APP): With a focus on regional connectivity, trade and energy, Pakistan and Tajikistan Wednesday agreed on exploring new avenues of cooperation by increasing collaborating in economy, defence and security, agriculture and education. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is here in the Tajik capital on a two-day official visit, along… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan agree on exploring ties in trade, energy, defence sectors
PM lays wreath at the Tajikistan’s Friendship monument
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), July 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday visited the Dusti Square (Square of Friendship) here and laid a floral wreath at the monument of founder of the Tajikistan. The Square houses a monument of Ismoil Somoni, who was the Emir of the Sasanids dynasty, the founder of the state in Central Asia.… Continue reading PM lays wreath at the Tajikistan’s Friendship monument
PM, Tajik President hold one-on-one meeting
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), July 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday held one-on-one meeting here and stressed close collaboration between the two countries in trade, energy and defence sectors. In a meeting held here at the Palace of Nation, the two leaders emphasized on tapping the opportunity to translate… Continue reading PM, Tajik President hold one-on-one meeting
PM arrives in Dushanbe to discuss trade, energy cooperation with Tajik leaders
DUSHANBE (Tajikistan), July 5 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived here Wednesday on a two-day visit to discuss with the Tajik leaders trade and investment, defence and energy cooperation and regional connectivity. The Prime Minister was warmly received at the Dushanbe International by his Tajik counterpart Qohir Rasulzoda and senior officials. A red carpet was… Continue reading PM arrives in Dushanbe to discuss trade, energy cooperation with Tajik leaders
India will suffer worse losses than 1962 if it incites border clash: Global Times
BEIJING, July 5 (APP): The face-off between Chinese and Indian troops in the Sikkim section of the Sino-Indian border seems to be escalating. The Indian military was quoted by Indian media as saying that more troops have been deployed there in a non-combative mode. Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley claimed that the India of 2017 is… Continue reading India will suffer worse losses than 1962 if it incites border clash: Global Times
Chinese investors need to be alert against anti-Chinese sentiments in India: Global Times
BEIJING, July 5 (APP): Chinese companies operating in India need to be alert and take precautions to avoid being hit by anti-Chinese sentiment following tensions on the border between the two countries. Violent attacks against Chinese personnel and companies may happen in India if the two countries see even small-scale military tension at the border, Global… Continue reading Chinese investors need to be alert against anti-Chinese sentiments in India: Global Times
India using Bhutan to justify trespass into Chinese territory: Experts
BEIJING, July 5 (APP): China accused India of using its relations with Bhutan as an excuse to violate China’s territory, with experts saying India has always sought hegemonic control of South Asia. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has already declared that China firmly oppose India’s attempt to justify its trespass on and invasion of China’s territory… Continue reading India using Bhutan to justify trespass into Chinese territory: Experts
UN Security Council to meet in emergency session on N. Korea ICBM
UNITED NATIONS, July 5 (APP): The UN Security Council is set to meet in an emergency session Wednesday night, after North Korea said it had successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile. The United States – which confirmed it was an ICBM launch – requested the meeting, which will be held behind-closed-doors. Japan and South Korea… Continue reading UN Security Council to meet in emergency session on N. Korea ICBM
Spectacular fireworks along New York City’s East River mark U.S. Independence Day
NEW YORK, July 5 (APP): Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers celebrated the U.S. independence from Britain with the traditional Fourth of July fireworks display Tuesday night. More than a million spectators watched the annual July Fourth fireworks display on a clear night, sponsored by Macy’s department store. The nearly 30-minute-long show Monday featured dazzling blues,… Continue reading Spectacular fireworks along New York City’s East River mark U.S. Independence Day
China urges India to correct mistakes by pulling back border guards from Chinese territory
BEIJING, July 5 (APP): China on Wednesday once again urged India to correct mistakes with practical actions and immediately withdraw its border guards that have illegally trespassed into Chinese territory at Sikkim section of the China-India border. “By illegally crossing into another country’s territory, India has tread on the basic norms of international relations it… Continue reading China urges India to correct mistakes by pulling back border guards from Chinese territory
US senators concerned over lack of diplomatic focus on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, July 5 (APP): A delegation of US senators currently visiting Afghanistan has expressed deep concern over what they called lack of US diplomatic focus on Afghanistan, where the American embassy was being led by a charg d’affaires, and many senior positions in the State Department were yet to be filled. There has been a… Continue reading US senators concerned over lack of diplomatic focus on Afghanistan
Half of all countries lack national plan on cybersecurity: UN
UNITED NATIONS, July 5 (APP): The United Nations telecommunications agency Wednesday urged all the countries to consider national policies to protect against cybercrime, noting that only about half of them have a cybersecurity strategy or are in the process of developing one. Releasing its second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said… Continue reading Half of all countries lack national plan on cybersecurity: UN
Ex-French judge to lead UN Syria war crimes probe
UNITED NATIONS, July 4 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed a French legal expert and former judge to head the UN investigative body that will help document and prosecute the most serious violations of international law in Syria, including possible war crimes and crimes against humanity. The appointment of Catherine Marchi-Uhel, who has been… Continue reading Ex-French judge to lead UN Syria war crimes probe
China trying best to use historical lessons to reason with India on border issue: Experts
BEIJING, July 4 (APP): China is trying its best to use historical lessons to reason with India and show sincerity in peacefully solving the problem, but if India refuses to listen, then China would have no other choice than to use a military way of solving the problem, said Hu Zhiyong, a research fellow at… Continue reading China trying best to use historical lessons to reason with India on border issue: Experts
Pakistani doctor saves Chinese woman’s life on flight
BEIJING, July 4 (APP): A PhD student from Pakistan studying at China’s Shangdong University School of Medicine saved the life of a Chinese passenger on a flight from Beijing to Paris. Muhammad Shahbaz, during the flight on July 2, heard a crew member requesting the assistance of a medical professional to treat a Chinese woman… Continue reading Pakistani doctor saves Chinese woman’s life on flight
China, Pak agree to expand collaboration in film, television, publication
BEIJING, July 4 (APP): In a bid to further enhance people to people contacts and cultural cooperation, China and Pakistan have agreed to expand their bilateral collaboration in film, television and publications. In this regard, Vice Minister of China’s State Administration for Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, Tong Gang and Pakistan Ambassador to China,… Continue reading China, Pak agree to expand collaboration in film, television, publication
Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise :UNHCR
UNITED NATIONS, July 4 (APP): Movements by sea from Libya to Europe have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed. The increase in traffic is taking place despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent. According… Continue reading Refugee and migrant flows from Libya to Europe on the rise :UNHCR
UN, partners seek $25 million to stabilize Gaza’s worsening humanitarian conditions
UNITED NATIONS, July 4 (APP): United Nations relief agencies and their partners in the occupied Palestinian territory are calling on the international community to provide $25 million in new funding to stabilize the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, including the effects of deep power cuts and lack of fuel for generators for hospitals.… Continue reading UN, partners seek $25 million to stabilize Gaza’s worsening humanitarian conditions
- Youngsters bathing in Korang Nullah to get relief from hot weather in Federal Capital.
- Labourers busy in making wall with stones along road at Tarlahi Chowk in Federal Capital.
- Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar along with Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan in a meeting with the Pakistan Tax Bar Association.
- H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan paid a courtesy call to Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar.
- A street vendor displaying colourful umbrellas on roadside greenbelt at G-9 in Federal Capital.
