JEDDAH, June 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif called on King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia here at the Royal Palace on Monday. King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz received the Prime Minister and his delegation upon arrival at the Palace. The Prime Minister is visiting the Kingdom in the context of prevailing situation among the Gulf… Continue reading PM calls on King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz
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PM leaves for home after day-long visit of Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH, Jun 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif left here Monday for Islamabad after the day-long visit of Saudi Arabia, During the day-long visit of Kingdom, the Prime Minister called on King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz at the Royal Palace. The Prime Minister visited the Kingdom in the context of prevailing situation among the Gulf States. He was… Continue reading PM leaves for home after day-long visit of Saudi Arabia
Trump invited to testify before Senate on Russia, ex-FBI chief
NEW YORK, June 12 (APP): The US Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, has invited President Donald Trump to testify before the Senate on his campaign’s alleged ties to Russia. “I think we could work out a way that it could be dignified, public, with questions, with [Senate Republican] Leader [Mitch] McConnell,” the Democratic senator from… Continue reading Trump invited to testify before Senate on Russia, ex-FBI chief
China and Pakistan enjoy all-weather strategic partnership: FO Spokesperson
BEIJING, June 12 (APP): A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners enjoying relationship that runs long and deep. “At the sidelines of the 17th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States, President Xi Jinping held friendly talks… Continue reading China and Pakistan enjoy all-weather strategic partnership: FO Spokesperson
Protect children in conflicts and disasters from forced labour: ILO
UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (APP): Children in areas affected by conflict and disasters are among the most vulnerable, the UN labour agency said on the World Day Against Child Labour, while calling for an end to the scourge, especially as children risk falling prey to trafficking or being forced into hazardous work. “All children have… Continue reading Protect children in conflicts and disasters from forced labour: ILO
Two top former US military commanders warned against slashing US foreign aid
WASHINGTON, June 12 (APP): As the Trump administration seeks cut in US foreign aid to countries in its next budget, two top former military generals dubbed it the ‘wrong decision’ and warned that slashing USAID funds would increase the risk to Americans and US troops. ‘Strategic development assistance is not charity; it is an essential,… Continue reading Two top former US military commanders warned against slashing US foreign aid
PM to meet King Salman
JEDDAH, June 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday would call on King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz. King Slaman bin Abdul Aziz will also host Iftar dinner in the honour of visiting delegation. Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrived Jeddah. The prime minister is visiting the Kingdom in context of the prevailing situation among the Gulf States,… Continue reading PM to meet King Salman
PM arrives Jeddah
JEDDAH, June 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday arrived Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The prime minister was received by Governor Makkah prince Fysal bin Abdul Aziz. The prime minister is visiting the Kingdom in context of the prevailing situation among the Gulf States, according to PM office media wing. The prime minister is accompanied by Minister for Finance Ishaq… Continue reading PM arrives Jeddah
Trump calls Comey ‘cowardly’ and suggests he acted illegally
NEW YORK, June 11 (APP): US President Donald Trump branded ousted FBI chief James Comey as “cowardly” for leaking details of their conversations to the media via tweets on Sunday. “I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very ‘cowardly!’” Trump tweeted Sunday, though analysts… Continue reading Trump calls Comey ‘cowardly’ and suggests he acted illegally
Shrinking Aral Sea underscores need for urgent action to save planet’s resources
UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is touring Central Asia, Saturday witnessed one of the worst environmental disasters as he visited the Aral Sea, once the world’s fourth largest inland sea, that has now shrunk to about a quarter of its original size due to human mismanagement, where he urged the world… Continue reading Shrinking Aral Sea underscores need for urgent action to save planet’s resources
New York anti-Sharia demonstration dwarfed by Islam-supporting counter-protesters
NEW YORK, June 11 (APP): Anti-Muslim protesters marching in New York and more than 20 other US cities Saturday were met by mostly larger groups of counter-protesters who drowned them out with slogans of their own. In New York, the two sides faced off in one of the main city squares, where “ACT for America”,… Continue reading New York anti-Sharia demonstration dwarfed by Islam-supporting counter-protesters
Chinese students eager to learn Urdu anticipating job opportunities under CPEC
BEIJING, June 11 (APP): Urdu may be a bit more challenging than other languages, but a growing number of Chinese students are choosing to learn it anticipating opportunities to be offered by Chinese companies carrying out development projects in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The history of Urdu started with establishment of first Urdu… Continue reading Chinese students eager to learn Urdu anticipating job opportunities under CPEC
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to use multiple channels to act against terror groups
ASTANA, June 10 (APP): Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to use Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) mechanism as well as bilateral channels to undertake specific actions against terror groups and to evolve, through mutual consultations, a mechanism to monitor and verify such actions. The matter was discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif… Continue reading Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to use multiple channels to act against terror groups
SCO can now better promote regional unity
BEIJING, June 10 (APP): The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was expanded for the first time at the two-day summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, with the inclusion of India and Pakistan. The inclusion of the two major regional countries in the SCO demonstrates the organization’s growing appeal. After the expansion, the eight-member bloc will cover nearly half of… Continue reading SCO can now better promote regional unity
UN Ocean Conference ends with call to restore ocean health
UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (APP): The first-ever UN Ocean Conference has ended with a global agreement to “act decisively and urgently” to implement long-term and robust strategies to reverse the decline of the world’s oceans, suffering pollution, acidification, over- and illegal-fishing and a general lack of high seas governance. The bar has been raised on… Continue reading UN Ocean Conference ends with call to restore ocean health
Pakistan, Russia agree to take bilateral ties to new level
ASTANA, June 10, (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin wherein both the leaders reaffirmed their desire to take the bilateral relations to the next level by enhancing cooperations in multiple spheres. During the meeting took place here on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to take bilateral ties to new level
SCO can now better promote regional unity
BEIJING, June 10 (APP): The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was expanded for the first time at the two-day summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, with the inclusion of India and Pakistan. The inclusion of the two major regional countries in the SCO demonstrates the organization’s growing appeal. After the expansion, the eight-member bloc will cover nearly half of… Continue reading SCO can now better promote regional unity
PM leaves for Pakistan
ASTANA , Kazakhstan June 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday left for Pakistan after concluding his two-day official visit. The prime minister, during his stay in Astana, participated in 17th meeting of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Pakistan became a full member of the SCO. Pakistan has… Continue reading PM leaves for Pakistan
PM visits Pak stall in Expo 17
ASTANA, Kazakhstan June 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Saturday morning visited the Pakistan stall at international specialized exhibition ‘Expo 2017’. The prime minister took keen interest in the items displayed in the stall and was briefed about the traditional arts items and wind and solar technologies gadgets. The Prime Minister also visited Belarus… Continue reading PM visits Pak stall in Expo 17
Pakistan vows to actively back steps to improve world’s oceans’ health
UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (APP): Pakistan has told the United Nations Ocean Conference that it would play an active role in the efforts to reverse the decline of world’s oceans health resulting from decades of “irresponsible human activity.” “We remain committed to working closely with the international community to improve the health of our oceans,”… Continue reading Pakistan vows to actively back steps to improve world’s oceans’ health
- 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
