UNITED NATIONS, May 4 (APP): Flanked by cheering crowds, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee girl ran with the Olympic flame through Brasilia Tuesday, kicking off a relay across the host country ahead of the Olympic Games in August, the United Nations refugee agency announced. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the Organizing… Continue reading Syrian refugee begins Olympic torch relay in Brasilia UN agency
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Pakistan seeks to expand trade, investment links with region: Dar
FRANKFURT, May 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Pakistan intended to expand its trade and investment links with the region in the East, West and Central Asia. Addressing the first business session of Asian Development Bank (ADB) annual meeting here, Dar said the regional cooperation and integration was… Continue reading Pakistan seeks to expand trade, investment links with region: Dar
US to continue to work for ways to improve cooperation with Pakistan
WASHINGTON, May 4 (APP):Relationship with Pakistan is vital for the United States and the Obama administration will continue to support Islamabad “as best we can,” a State Department spokesman said on Tuesday. Asked to comment on a reported statement by a Pakistani minister that Pakistan will find a replacement if it cannot get F-16s from the… Continue reading US to continue to work for ways to improve cooperation with Pakistan
India cornered at UN on Security Council reform
UNITED NATIONS, May 4 (APP): India found itself in the dock at a resumed meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform when Pakistan and other delegates demanded some rationale for its bid — along with Brazil, Germany and Japan — for permanent membership of the 15-member body, but it failed to come up with… Continue reading India cornered at UN on Security Council reform
Lahore Literary Festival comes to Asia Society in New York, May 7-8
NEW YORK, April 26, (APP): The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF), one of South Asia’s premier cultural events, will come to Asia Society in New York on May 7-8, making it the first time that a Pakistani literary festival takes place abroad. LLF in New York will explore contemporary Pakistan, and feature artists, writers, and cultural commentators,… Continue reading Lahore Literary Festival comes to Asia Society in New York, May 7-8
UN stresses free flow of information as it marks World Press Freedom Day
UNITED NATIONS, May 3 (APP): Top United Nations officials Monday highlighted the dependency of human rights, democratic societies and sustainable development on the free flow of information and press freedom, stressing that these fundamental rights are vital in providing information to citizens around the world and for progress itself. “Press freedom and the free flow of information… Continue reading UN stresses free flow of information as it marks World Press Freedom Day
Glowing tribute paid to Kashmiri leader Amanullah Khan in Washington
WASHINGTON, May 3 (APP): Pakistani American community paid glowing tribute to late Amanullah Khan during a memorial reference held in the US capital of Washington, saying the Kashmiri leader was a symbol of sacrifice and struggled tirelessly for the right of self determination for the people of Indian held Kashmir. Speaking on the occasion, Dr… Continue reading Glowing tribute paid to Kashmiri leader Amanullah Khan in Washington
Pakistan calls for more non permanent seats in UNSC to fix regional imbalance
UNITED NATIONS, May 3 (APP): Pakistan on Monday made a strong case for creating more non permanent seats in a restructured UN Security Council, saying such course would address the present regional imbalance in the 15 member body’s composition. Speaking in the UN General Assembly’s panel on reforming the Security Council, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said… Continue reading Pakistan calls for more non permanent seats in UNSC to fix regional imbalance
Effective US engagement with Pakistan, supporting counter terrorism activities critical
WASHINGTON, May 3 (APP): Effective engagement with Pakistan is critical to promoting the consolidation of democratic institutions and economic stability, and supporting the government’s counter terrorism activities and capabilities, a US State Department spokesman said on Monday. Responding to a question about the opposition of some Congress members to the sale of F 16 aircraft… Continue reading Effective US engagement with Pakistan, supporting counter terrorism activities critical
Kenya stages big ivory destruction as UN reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ on poaching
UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (APP): Senior U.N. officials expressed support for Kenyan led efforts to end illegal wildlife trade during a weekend ceremony in Nairobi where tonnes of elephant tusks and rhino horns were burned to protest poaching, which is pushing several iconic species to the brink of extinction. The burning of the 11 massive… Continue reading Kenya stages big ivory destruction as UN reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ on poaching
UN voices deep concern at “incessant violence” in Iraq
UNITED NATIONS, May 2 (APP): A total of 741 Iraqis were killed and another 1,374 were injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq last month, according to casualty figures recorded by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). “It pains us to see the continuing bloodletting and loss of life,… Continue reading UN voices deep concern at “incessant violence” in Iraq
Pakistan poised to move to higher trajectory of economic growth: AIIB President
FRANKFURT, Germany, May 02 (APP): Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President JinLiqun said on Monday the bank was willing to continue its support in the months to come as Pakistan after having achieved macro economic stability, was poised to move to a higher trajectory of economic growth. Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and… Continue reading Pakistan poised to move to higher trajectory of economic growth: AIIB President
Panama Papers controversy diverting attention from national issues, including Kashmir
WASHINGTON, May 2 (APP): Controversy over Panama papers is diverting attention from key issues of national importance, including Kashmir, a prominent US-based Kashmiri Sardar Zubari Khan said on Saturday, calling on those agitating the issue to wait for the findings of the commission set up to probe the matter. Talking to APP here, Mr Khan, the President… Continue reading Panama Papers controversy diverting attention from national issues, including Kashmir
Pakistan’s envoy to US meets American lawmakers and community members in Detriot
DETRIOT, Michigan, May 1 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Jalil Abbas Jilani, conferred with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as well as members of the Pakistani community during a day long visit to Detriot in the US State of Michighan. The Ambassador met Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow, a member of Senate’s Agriculture, Finance,… Continue reading Pakistan’s envoy to US meets American lawmakers and community members in Detriot
Yemen peace talks ‘moving forward’ – UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS, May 1 (APP): The United Nations envoy for Yemen reported Saturday that the latest session of peace negotiations among Yemeni parties in Kuwait was “positive an constructive” and reflected their mutual desire to move forward towards peace. Both Yemen’s government delegation and the delegation of Ansarullah and the General People’s Congress submitted a comprehensive… Continue reading Yemen peace talks ‘moving forward’ – UN envoy
Bombings across Syria reveal ‘monstrous disregard’ for civilians: UN rights chief
UNITED NATIONS, May, 1 (APP): The United Nations human rights chief has said that the latest reports of civilian deaths and injuries in Syria, including bombings of marketplaces and medical facilities, reveal a “monstrous disregard for civilian lives by all parties to the conflict,” and called for urgent action to help the Syrian people. “Reports are coming… Continue reading Bombings across Syria reveal ‘monstrous disregard’ for civilians: UN rights chief
China cherishes time tested relationship with Pakistan: Spokesperson FM
BEIJING, April 30 (APP): China cherishes its time tested relationship with Pakistan and is committed to further strengthen it in the best possible and most meaningful manner. The China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said here while talking to a group of journalists from South Asia during a brief meeting with them at the Ministry… Continue reading China cherishes time tested relationship with Pakistan: Spokesperson FM
F 16’s right platform to support Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts: US State Department
WASHINGTON, April 30 (APP): A US State Department spokesman said on Friday that F 16s fighter aircraft were the right platform to support Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and US security assistance contributes to a stable region. At a weekly briefing, Spokesman Mark Toner, while responding to a question that Pakistan was trying to make efforts to… Continue reading F 16’s right platform to support Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts: US State Department
UN chief welcomes first ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Games
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (APP): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki moon welcomed the first ever Olympic refugee team to compete in the international event, and received the Olympic Cup Award on behalf of the UN. “This year, the International Olympic Committee has taken the extraordinary step of including a refugee team,” Ban announced at… Continue reading UN chief welcomes first ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Games
Building trust key to promote peace, stability in South Asia: Ambassador Jilani
BERKELEY, April 27 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday called for building trust among key stakeholders of the region to advance peace and stability in South Asia, saying a strong US Pakistan partnership will strengthen efforts to contribute to security and stability in the region. “The most fundamental element to advance peace and stability in South Asia… Continue reading Building trust key to promote peace, stability in South Asia: Ambassador Jilani
