UNITED NATIONS, June 5 (APP): Opening a “game-changing” international conference on the health of the world’s oceans and seas, top United Nations officials Monday urged coordinated global action to protect the planet. Speaking in the UN General Assembly Hall, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned Governments that unless they overcome short-term territorial and resource interests, the state… Continue reading UN Ocean Conference opens with calls for united action to reverse human damage
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Guterres announces new talks on Cyprus reunification in June
UNITED NATIONS, June 5 (APP): Following a meeting with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced that they had agreed on the need to reconvene the talks on Cyprus in June, in line with the January 12 statement of the Conference on Cyprus aimed at a peace agreement… Continue reading Guterres announces new talks on Cyprus reunification in June
China, India exploring border issue solution through special representatives’ meeting
BEIJING, June 5 (APP): China and India are exploring the solution through the mechanism of special representatives’ meeting on the boundary question while taking measures to uphold peace and tranquility in the border area, a spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. “Leaders of both countries attach great importance to the boundary… Continue reading China, India exploring border issue solution through special representatives’ meeting
UN chief slams London terror attacks
UNITED NATIONS, June 4 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned Saturday night’s terrorist attacks in London with the hope that the culprits would be brought to justice. In a statement issued by his spokesman, the UN chief expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a swift recovery.… Continue reading UN chief slams London terror attacks
Sahiwal power plant to generate 9 billion KWH of electricity per year: Chinese official
BEIJING, June 4 (APP): With the formal commissioning of its second unit later this month, the Sahiwal power plant will become one of Pakistan’s clean coal power plants with the largest installed capacity, generating 9 billion KWH of electricity per year, which will meet the energy needs of nearly 10 million local people. The first unit… Continue reading Sahiwal power plant to generate 9 billion KWH of electricity per year: Chinese official
Afghanistan should focus on improving security, not blame Pakistan: Maleeha
NEW YORK, June 4 (APP): Afghanistan should turn its attention to reversing the deteriorating security situation in the country instead of blaming Pakistan, a top Pakistani diplomat has said. “We are ready to help address the shared threat of violent extremists to the region but for that, Afghanistan should desist from externalizing its internal problems,”… Continue reading Afghanistan should focus on improving security, not blame Pakistan: Maleeha
UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS, June 4 (APP): United Nations agencies are calling for urgent aid to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Mora, which swept across the Bay of Bengal earlier this week. “There is an urgent need for shelter materials,” the spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),… Continue reading UN agencies urge aid for cyclone-hit communities in Bangladesh, Myanmar
World’s first driverless rail transit system unveiled in China
BEIJING, June 3 (APP): A Chinese railcar-maker has unveiled a new product called Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) in Zhuzhou, Hunan province of China, and the bus-rail combo rapid transit system is expected to speed up city’s public transportation. According to the railcar-maker CRRC, the ART uses rubber wheels on a plastic core instead of steel… Continue reading World’s first driverless rail transit system unveiled in China
UN set to open a summit aimed at reversing decline in oceans’ health
UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (APP): Warming oceans, depleting sea life and plastic pollution are on the agenda for next week’s ocean summit at the United Nations, which will call for urgent action to improve the health of the oceans, while also creating jobs and raising people out of poverty. “Human activities are having major impacts… Continue reading UN set to open a summit aimed at reversing decline in oceans’ health
Hundreds of Muslims break fast near Trump Tower in New York
NEW YORk, June 3 (APP): Hundreds of Muslims and their allies gathered outside Trump Tower Thursday night to celebrate an interfaith iftar, an event that later turned into a protest against US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Islam. Organized by the New York State Immigrant Action Fund and Muslim advocacy group MPower Change, the event… Continue reading Hundreds of Muslims break fast near Trump Tower in New York
Kuwait, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Peru, Poland elected to UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly has elected Kuwait, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Peru and Poland as non-permanent members of the Security Council, the 15-member body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. They will fill seats to be vacated by Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay on December 31. Bolivia,… Continue reading Kuwait, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Peru, Poland elected to UN Security Council
Ex-New York mayor pledges $15 mln to make up for US withdrawal from climate deal
NEW YORK, June 3 (APP): Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has pledged $15 million from his philanthropy efforts to the United Nations to pay the United States’ contribution under the Paris climate accord. In a press conference Friday, Bloomberg promised to coordinate contributions from the U.S. to the climate fund after President Donald… Continue reading Ex-New York mayor pledges $15 mln to make up for US withdrawal from climate deal
UN Security Council adds individuals, groups to North Korea sanctions list
UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (APP): Strongly condemning North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development activities, the United Nations Security Council Friday decided to apply existing sanctions to 14 individuals and four entities. Unanimously adopting a resolution, the 15-member body also reaffirmed its decisions that the north-east Asian country should abandon all nuclear weapons and… Continue reading UN Security Council adds individuals, groups to North Korea sanctions list
Trumps seeks Supreme Court help get Muslim ban order restored
WASHINGTON, June 2 (APP): The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to help enforce ban on entry of citizens to the United States from six Muslim majority countries, weeks after a US Court of Appeals withheld freeze on the revised executive order by President Trump. It may take months for the nine-member Supreme Court to… Continue reading Trumps seeks Supreme Court help get Muslim ban order restored
Over 40 migrants die of thirst in Sahara Desert: UN agency
UNITED NATIONS, June 2 (APP): Warning that smugglers may now be “broadening” a death trap for migrants and refugees that could stretch from the Mediterranean to the vast Sahara Desert, the United Nations refugee agency has reiterated its call for safe pathways so that those in desperate need of international protection do not lose their… Continue reading Over 40 migrants die of thirst in Sahara Desert: UN agency
Pittsburgh mayor censures Trump: ‘My city will follow Paris agreement’
NEW YORK, June 2 (APP): The mayor of Pittsburgh, a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, fired back at President Donald Trump for his use of Pittsburgh in rationalizing withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, saying the city will continue to follow the deal. Mayor Bill Peduto, a Democrat, tweeted Thursday that “it’s now… Continue reading Pittsburgh mayor censures Trump: ‘My city will follow Paris agreement’
President Trump delays move to shift US embassy to Jerusalem in hope of peace deal with Palestine
WASHIGNTON, June 2 (APP): President Trump has delayed a decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in a bid to boost chances of peace deal between Israel and Palestinians. But a statement issued by the White House insisted that the decision should not be seen as a retreat from… Continue reading President Trump delays move to shift US embassy to Jerusalem in hope of peace deal with Palestine
US decision to pull out of Paris climate accord a ‘major disappointment’:UN
UNITED NATIONS, June 2 (APP): The United States’ decision to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement was a “major disappointment for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global security,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric has said. “The Paris Agreement was adopted by all the world’s nations in 2015 because they recognize… Continue reading US decision to pull out of Paris climate accord a ‘major disappointment’:UN
Pakistan ranks 9th in infrastructure development index: Report
BEIJING, June 2 (APP): Pakistan has been ranked 9th in the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index, according to a report issued at the 8th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum in China’s Macao. Indonesia tops the index. Iran, India, Brazil, Vietnam, Singapore, Russia, Portugal and Bulgaria also rank in the top 10 in the… Continue reading Pakistan ranks 9th in infrastructure development index: Report
CPEC helps Pakistan’s economy leap forward: Ambassador Lodhi
BEIJING, June 2 (APP): Terming the “One Belt and One Road” a great initiative for development, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) helped Pakistan’s economy leap forward. “One Belt and One Road” initiative had been written into resolutions of both UN Security Council and… Continue reading CPEC helps Pakistan’s economy leap forward: Ambassador Lodhi
- 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
