Saudi Arabia imports UAV production line from China

BEIJING (China) March 27 (APP): The Beijing-based China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) has recently signed a deal to sell unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as well as production lines to Saudi Arabia. The UAV model in question, the Rainbow-4, can accommodate a satellite communications antenna and has previously been displayed with AR-1 laser-guided missiles,… Continue reading Saudi Arabia imports UAV production line from China

New Development Bank plans joint investments in economies along Belt, Road

BEIJING (China) March 27 (APP): The New Development Bank plans to co-finance infrastructure projects with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) along the Belt and Road economies after more members join in, the NDB’s vice president said. “There will be unlimited opportunities to co-finance projects with the AIIB in the future along the Belt and… Continue reading New Development Bank plans joint investments in economies along Belt, Road

Xinjiang universities to offer Urdu, Farsi classes

BEIJING (China) March 27 (APP): Two universities in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will add Urdu and Farsi to their undergraduate curriculum. Shihezi University and Xinjiang Normal University based in Urumqi are setting up Urdu and Farsi departments respectively and start enrolling students nationwide this summer, a Shihezi University press release on Monday said.… Continue reading Xinjiang universities to offer Urdu, Farsi classes

UN relief chief urges political dialogue to avoid famine in Yemen

UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (APP): UN Under-Secretary-General for humanitarian affairs Stephen O’Brien has called upon all the warring parties in Yemen to start a political dialogue to bring an early end to the devastating conflict in order to avoid a famine. In a statement marking the second year of the conflict in Yemen, O’Brien, who… Continue reading UN relief chief urges political dialogue to avoid famine in Yemen

UN Commission agrees roadmap to women’s economic empowerment

UNITED NATIONS, March 26 (APP): The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women has agreed on a roadmap to women’s full and equal participation in the economy as a vital step to achieving sustainable development at its concluding session. “This Commission has engaged strongly, comprehensively and constructively over the last two weeks in considering… Continue reading UN Commission agrees roadmap to women’s economic empowerment

UN, landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 26 (APP): The U.N.’s iconic Headquarters in New York and landmarks around the world went dark for Earth Hour Saturday Night to bring awareness onto the changing climate. In a video message, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said, “Climate change continues to imperil lives and livelihoods around the world. Last year was again… Continue reading UN, landmarks around the world go dark for Earth Hour

UN envoy calls for urgent measures to protect ceasefire in Syria

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 26 (APP): Voicing deep concern over recent escalation of fighting in Syria, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country has urged Iran, Russia and Turkey to undertake urgent efforts to uphold the ceasefire which has been in effect since late December last year. “Growing violations in recent days are undermining the… Continue reading UN envoy calls for urgent measures to protect ceasefire in Syria

Pak-China relations not against any third country: Shaukat Aziz

BEIJING (China) March 26 (APP): Former Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz said on Sunday that the relationship between Pakistan and China has stood the test of time and the two countries are looking to deepen that relationship through the Belt and Road Initiative. “The two countries have maintained a close friendship based on mutual respect, peace… Continue reading Pak-China relations not against any third country: Shaukat Aziz

Hub power plant to widely benefit four million families: Chinese entrepreneur

BEIJING (China), March 26 (APP): Chairman of a Chinese power enterprise, Wang Binghua has said that the new Hub coal-fire power plant being constructed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would benefit four million families including the local people after its completion in 2019. The power plant project, which is one of the “priority projects” under… Continue reading Hub power plant to widely benefit four million families: Chinese entrepreneur

China, Pakistan to reap ‘early harvest’ in economic corridor: Li Xiaopeng

BEIJING (China) March 26 (APP): China’s Transport Minister, Li Xiaopeng has said that an “early harvest” is expected for projects involving transportation, infrastructure and energy in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a major project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. “These projects not only form the strategic framework for bilateral cooperation, but also enhance regional… Continue reading China, Pakistan to reap ‘early harvest’ in economic corridor: Li Xiaopeng

Pakistani-Americans celebrate Pakistan Day in New York with enthusiasm

US media headlining flood devastation in Pakistan, focusing on relief work

  NEW YORK, Mar 25 (APP): A large number of Pakistani-Americans turned up at the Pakistan House in New York to celebrate Pakistan day on Friday evening. The get-together was organized by the Consulate General in which the visiting Punjab Minister for Women’s Development, Hameeda Waheedudin, also participated. Consul General Raja Ali Ejaz welcomed his… Continue reading Pakistani-Americans celebrate Pakistan Day in New York with enthusiasm

US papers slam Modi’s pick Adityanath as UP’s CM amid rising Islamophobia in India

  NEW YORK, Mar 25 (APP): Leading American newspapers have denounced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s choice of Yogi Adityanath, a Hindu hardliner, as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, saying the move reflects the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in India. The New York Times headline of it’s editorial about the elevation of Adityanath — “Modi’s… Continue reading US papers slam Modi’s pick Adityanath as UP’s CM amid rising Islamophobia in India

UNSC deplores destruction, smuggling of cultural heritage by terrorist groups

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  UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP): The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution strengthening the protection of global cultural heritage sites threatened by conflicts, saying perpetrators could be prosecuted for war crimes. Through the newly-adopted resolution, the 15-member Council also underlined that such destruction can hamper post-conflict reconciliation, undermine economic and cultural development… Continue reading UNSC deplores destruction, smuggling of cultural heritage by terrorist groups

Jimmy Engineer to work with Chinese artists to strengthen Pak-China cultural bonds

  BEIJING (China), March 25 (APP): Pakistan’s most accomplished artist, Jimmy Engineer Saturday said that he was looking forward to work with Chinese artists and social workers to further strengthen existing cultural ties and enhance people to people contact between the two friendly countries. Talking to a select gathering of art lovers at China Peace… Continue reading Jimmy Engineer to work with Chinese artists to strengthen Pak-China cultural bonds

Outgoing UN official praises South Asian troops’ services to UN peacekeeping operations

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP): Herve Ladsous, the outgoing French diplomat who headed the UN Department for Peacekeeping for over five years, Friday paid tributes to Pakistan and three other South Asian nations for providing a large number of troops to the world’s flagship activity. “The largest contributors rotate between India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,” he said… Continue reading Outgoing UN official praises South Asian troops’ services to UN peacekeeping operations

Chinese President congratulates opening of Boao Forum for Asia

BEIJING (China) March 25 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the opening ceremony of the 2017 annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia, held in south China’s Hainan Province Saturday morning. In his congratulatory letter, he said, since its establishment 16 years ago, the Boao Forum for Asia has played an important role in… Continue reading Chinese President congratulates opening of Boao Forum for Asia

China ready to work with Pakistan to move forward CPEC: Chinese FO Spokesperson

BEIJING (China) March 24 (APP): A spokesman of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that China stood ready to work with Pakistan to move forward the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) so as to benefit the peoples of the two countries. “The CPEC is a new cooperation framework set up by China and Pakistan… Continue reading China ready to work with Pakistan to move forward CPEC: Chinese FO Spokesperson

CPEC super critical power plant highlights China’s green development goals

BEIJING (China), March 24 (APP): Pakistan’s power woes are set to be considerably eased, thanks to China’s efforts in building a large coal-fired plant in the country that is stricken with chronic power shortfalls. More worth noting is that the power complex – the first energy project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), an essential… Continue reading CPEC super critical power plant highlights China’s green development goals

At Pak Day event, US filmmaker urges travelers to make Pakistan their tourist destination

US media headlining flood devastation in Pakistan, focusing on relief work

  CHICAGO, Mar 24 (APP): An American documentary maker has urged American travelers to include Pakistan as their tourist destination and experience the country’s vibrancy and traditional hospitality. Speaking at a Pakistan Day event in Chicago on Thursday, Cynthia Ritchie from Texas, who is currently working on a documentary on Pakistan, said the country has… Continue reading At Pak Day event, US filmmaker urges travelers to make Pakistan their tourist destination

UN slams deadly terrorist attack in London

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 24 (APP): Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and members of the United Nations Security Council have extended condolences on behalf of the Organization to the Government and people of the United Kingdom for the loss of life and injuries suffered in Wednesday’s terrorist attack in London. “The United Nations stands with the people of… Continue reading UN slams deadly terrorist attack in London

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