WASHINGTON, April 30 (APP): Schoolgirls in the Indian occupied Kashmir have now taken to the street to fight to join male protesters in a sign that fight for freedom from the Indian is spiraling out of control. According to a Washington Post report, the new wave of violence that broke out in April and saw… Continue reading Kashmiri girls take on Indian troops after boys take heavy toll
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U.S. is welcome to join ‘symphony’ of the Belt and Road initiative
IJING (China), April 30 (APP): China says the U.S. is welcome to join the ‘symphony’ performed by all participating countries in the Belt and Road initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). China is trying to expand mutual and beneficial cooperation and realize common development through open, transparent, and inclusive projects, including the Belt… Continue reading U.S. is welcome to join ‘symphony’ of the Belt and Road initiative
CPEC to boost investment opportunities in Pakistan, regional countries: Pakistani diplomat
CHICAGO, April 29 (APP): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project will turn Pakistan into a regional manufacturing hub and a lucrative market for foreign direct investment, a senior Pakistani diplomat said Friday. Speaking at the 2017 Silk Road Conference in Chicago, Consul General Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said the mega project would not only boost the… Continue reading CPEC to boost investment opportunities in Pakistan, regional countries: Pakistani diplomat
Non-profit organizations playing ‘vital’ role in spreading education in Pakistan: Maleeha
NEW YORK, April 29 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, has lauded The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a charitable organization providing quality education to underprivileged children in Pakistan, for its contribution in addressing the country’s education crisis. “Non-profit organizations that are educating the underprivileged in Pakistan are making a vital contribution to meeting… Continue reading Non-profit organizations playing ‘vital’ role in spreading education in Pakistan: Maleeha
US well placed to play facilitating role for peace in South Asia: Ambassador Chaudhry
WASHINGTON, April 28 (APP): The United States is well placed to play a facilitating role for peace and stability in South Asia, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry said, while emphasizing Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to defeat terrorism. Speaking during a conversation at Harvard Kennedy School here, the ambassador spoke about the Pakistan-US relations… Continue reading US well placed to play facilitating role for peace in South Asia: Ambassador Chaudhry
China’s dual-seat JF-17B fighter jet aims to seize bigger share of global market
BEIJING, April 28 (APP): China has conducted the maiden flight of its dual-seat JF-17B trainer and fighter jet, aiming to seize a bigger share of the global military aircraft market. The event took place at an airport of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, the maker of the plane and a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corp of… Continue reading China’s dual-seat JF-17B fighter jet aims to seize bigger share of global market
China, Russia to develop new wide-body commercial jet
BEIJING, April 28 (APP): China’s domestic aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp of China has started work to develop a wide-body commercial jet with Russia, and the passenger plane is expected to be delivered within 10 years. The 280-seat wide-body jet would have a range of 12,000 kilometres, according to a report published by China Daily… Continue reading China, Russia to develop new wide-body commercial jet
Xinjiang launches app to receive security tip-offs
BEIJING, April 28 (APP): The public security bureau in Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, launched a mobile app to encourage locals to report security threats, which was hailed by experts as an innovative move toward multi-dimensional anti-terrorism work in the region. The app named baixing anquan, meaning “safety for the public,”… Continue reading Xinjiang launches app to receive security tip-offs
UN agencies encourage girls, women to seek technology careers
UNITED NATIONS, April 28 (APP): Marking the annual ‘International Girls in ICT Day’, UN agencies are encouraging girls and women to pursue careers in the field of information and communications technology. Secretary-General of the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Houlin Zhao said he hopes that the Day, marked annually on the fourth Thursday in April,… Continue reading UN agencies encourage girls, women to seek technology careers
UN humanitarian official urges UNSC’s active engagement in resolving Syrian crises
UNITED NATIONS, April 28 (APP): A top United Nations official has called for consolidation of the ceasefire in Syria, most importantly a pause in the fighting on the outskirts of Damascus, to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid to be besiege people. “The (UN) Secretary-General has said time and again that there will be no… Continue reading UN humanitarian official urges UNSC’s active engagement in resolving Syrian crises
India urged to stop violence against Muslims
NEW YORK, April 15 (APP): A prominent international human rights group Friday called on Indian authorities to promptly investigate and prosecute self-appointed ‘cow protectors’ who have committed brutal attacks against Muslims and Dalits over rumours that they sold, bought, or killed cows for beef. Instead of taking prompt legal action against the vigilantes, New York-based… Continue reading India urged to stop violence against Muslims
Conflict prevention in Korean peninsula ‘our collective priority’ but onus also on N. Korea: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP): With tension rising on the Korean Peninsula and the forces of the U.S., China, North and South Korea on heightened alert, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council that preventing conflict was international community’s “collective priority” while the onus is also on Pyongyang to refrain from further nuclear testing… Continue reading Conflict prevention in Korean peninsula ‘our collective priority’ but onus also on N. Korea: UN chief
Political settlement only realistic solution to Syrian issue: China
BEIJING (China) April 27 (APP): A spokesman of Chinese foreign ministry Thursday said political settlement was the only realistic solution to the Syrian issue. “China believes that the future of Syria should be determined by Syrian people. All sides should make joint efforts to continue facilitating political settlement of the Syrian issue,” Gen Shuang during… Continue reading Political settlement only realistic solution to Syrian issue: China
China first home-built aircraft carrier marks new milestone in modernizing of Chinese Navy
BEJING (China) April 27 (APP): China’s first carrier, CNS Liaoning, first totally home-built aircraft carrier relies on China’s own research and technologies and marks a new milestone in the modernizing of the Chinese navy. Besides launch of its second aircraft carrier, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy has also disclosed a series of missions to… Continue reading China first home-built aircraft carrier marks new milestone in modernizing of Chinese Navy
CPJ demands lifting of ban on social media services in Indian occupied Kashmir
NEW YORK, April 27 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, has asked India to immediately revoke a one-month ban on access to social media services in Occupied Kashmir where Indian security forces are attempting to crush a mass uprising against New Delhi’s rule. The order, announced Wednesday, directed all Internet service providers… Continue reading CPJ demands lifting of ban on social media services in Indian occupied Kashmir
UN-backed anti-chemical weapons treaty turns 20
UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that progress made in eliminating the world’s declared stockpiles of chemical weapons is threatened by belligerents in the Middle East. “The recent attack in Syria was a horrific reminder of the stakes,” Guterres said in a video message to the commemorative ceremony for… Continue reading UN-backed anti-chemical weapons treaty turns 20
Murderous hate against Muslims, other minorities getting into mainstream India
WASHINGTON, April 27 (APP): In spite of its aberrations and cruelties, India could still claim of being a ‘liberal democracy’ until a few years ago. Not anymore, as murderous hate against minorities, particularly Muslims, is getting into the mainstream India. In an article “A Cruel April in Kashmir”, published in the prestigious New York Times,… Continue reading Murderous hate against Muslims, other minorities getting into mainstream India
UN calls for protection of Afghan civilians as casualities remain high
UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (APP): The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan Thursday urged all parties to the conflict to take immediate and concrete measures to better protect civilians from harm, as the latest data for 2017 shows continued high numbers of civilian casualties. “It is civilians, with increasing numbers of women and children, who far… Continue reading UN calls for protection of Afghan civilians as casualities remain high
CPEC turns Pakistan into kernel member of ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative: Masood Kahlid
BEIJING (China) April 27 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Masood Khalid Thursday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has turned Pakistan into kernel member of ‘One Belt and One Road’. Initiative. Both Pakistan and China spare no effort in building this important project. ‘We are now carrying out many projects, such as infrastructure… Continue reading CPEC turns Pakistan into kernel member of ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative: Masood Kahlid
China urges US, Korea to cancel THAAD missile system deployment
BEIJING (China) April 26 (APP): China Wednesday strongly urged the United States and Republic of Korea (RoK) to cancel the deployment of THAAD missile system and withdraw the relevant equipment saying the deployment will aggravate regional tensions and undermine its strategic security interests. “We strongly urge the US and the Republic of Korea to stop… Continue reading China urges US, Korea to cancel THAAD missile system deployment
