Pakistan working hard to combat extremism: Tirmizi

Freedom seeking people in occupied Kashmir suffering great hardships: Pak diplomat

CHICAGO, Apr 8 (APP): Pakistan is taking a series of steps to eliminate extremism and sectarian intolerance in the country, Consul General Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said. During a visit to the World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana, he also told his audience that efforts were underway to promote religious harmony. According to a press release,… Continue reading Pakistan working hard to combat extremism: Tirmizi

Global food prices slightly up in March, annual cereal production outlook robust – UN

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 7 (APP): World cereal production in 2016 is set to reach 2,521 million tonnes, just 0.2 per cent below last year’s and the third-highest on record, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Thursday. Large inventory levels and relatively sluggish global demand mean that market conditions for staple food grains appear… Continue reading Global food prices slightly up in March, annual cereal production outlook robust – UN

Pakistan united against extremism, pursuing policy of peaceful neighborhood: Ambassador

WASHINGTON, April 7 (APP) Pakistan is witnessing a silent revolution with the nation united against extremism and the government’s foreign policy focused on building a ‘peaceful neighborhood’ to pursue a common agenda of peace and development, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States, Jalil Abbas Jilani said on Thursday. Speaking at Georgetown University to mark the… Continue reading Pakistan united against extremism, pursuing policy of peaceful neighborhood: Ambassador

UN condemns large-scale home demolitions in West Bank

UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (APP): The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has condemned Wednesday’s large scale home demolitions by Israeli authorities in the Bedouin refugee community of Um al Khayr in the South Hebron Hills. As a result, according to UNRWA, 31 Palestine refugees, including 16… Continue reading UN condemns large-scale home demolitions in West Bank

At UN, Pakistan slams nuclear doublespeak

At UN, Pakistan urges collective action to meet humanitarian needs of millions of displaced

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 6 (APP): Pakistan has assailed the double standards practiced by some states, which preach nuclear disarmament but fail to take necessary steps themselves. Speaking in a session of the UN Disarmament Commission, a subsidiary of the General Assembly, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said that a handful of nuclear weapon states advocate abstinence for… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan slams nuclear doublespeak

First-ever World Humanitarian Summit must usher in new era of global solidarity: UN chief

Buddhism can enlighten world on pressing issues, says UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 5 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Heads of State and Government to come to the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit and deliver a strong message that ‘we will not accept the erosion of humanity which we see in the world today.’ “We must not fail the people who need… Continue reading First-ever World Humanitarian Summit must usher in new era of global solidarity: UN chief

Pakistan’s steps for nuclear security appreciated by President Obama

WASHINGTON, April 3 (APP): Pakistan is strongly committed to the objective of nuclear security and its active engagement with the international efforts has been acknowledged and appreciated by US President Barack Obama, Minister of State Syed Tariq Fatemi said in an exclusive interview on Saturday. Talking to APP at the end of three-day Nuclear Security… Continue reading Pakistan’s steps for nuclear security appreciated by President Obama

Cameron assures continuing support to strengthen Pakistan's economy

WASHINGTON, April 1 (APP): British Prime Minister David Cameron has assured his country’s full support to Pakistan in areas of economy and security and said that enemies of Pakistan would be viewed as enemies of Britain. The scheduled bilateral meeting of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs  Syed Tariq Fatemi with British… Continue reading Cameron assures continuing support to strengthen Pakistan's economy

Fatemi meets Turkish Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral issues

WASHINGTON, March 31 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM) Syed Tariq Fatemi held a bilateral meeting with Turkish Foreign Ministe Mevlut Cavusoglu and discussed matters of mutual interest. Fatemi is Washington to represent Pakistan at the Nuclear Security Summit after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled his visit in the wake… Continue reading Fatemi meets Turkish Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral issues

US appreciates reforms in energy sector at Pakistan US Working Group meeting

WASHINGTON, March 31 (APP): The Pakistan US Energy Working Group met here to discuss the cooperation in the energy field as US officials appreciated the economic reforms agenda of the Pakistan’s government, including the reforms in the energy sector.  Pakistan’s delegation was jointly led by Khwaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Water and Power and Defence,… Continue reading US appreciates reforms in energy sector at Pakistan US Working Group meeting

Pakistan’s nuclear capability aims at deterrence, nuclear security fully ensured: Foreign Secretary

WASHINGTON, March 31 (APP)  Pakistan is following a policy of minimum nuclear deterrence to preserve strategic stability in South Asia, Foreign Secreatry Syed Aizaz Chaudhry said on Thursday, underscoring steps Islamabad has taken for nuclear security that has been duly recognized by the United States and IAEA. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Nuclear Security… Continue reading Pakistan’s nuclear capability aims at deterrence, nuclear security fully ensured: Foreign Secretary

US lawmaker expresses solidarity with Pakistan at condolence meeting for Lahore attack victims

Pakistan hands over dossier to UN on Indian interference and terrorism in Pakistan

NEW YORK, Mar 30 (APP): US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney joined  Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, and representatives of Pakistani-American organizations at a solemn meeting on Tuesday held to mourn the loss of scores of innocent lives in Sunday’s horrific terrorist attack in Lahore. Ms. Maloney, a Democrat from New York, brought Dr.… Continue reading US lawmaker expresses solidarity with Pakistan at condolence meeting for Lahore attack victims

Obama phones Nawaz, appreciates his leadership in anti terror effort

ISLAMABAD, March 30 (APP): US President Barack Obama Wednesday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Pakistan had shown great progress in the war against terrorism. President Obama, who phoned the Prime Minister to extend condolences on the Lahore tragedy, said the United States acknowledged and appreciated his (Nawaz Sharif’s) leadership… Continue reading Obama phones Nawaz, appreciates his leadership in anti terror effort

US says PM Sharif's decision to cancel visit completely understandable

WASHINGTON, March 29 (APP): The decision by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to cancel US visit is completely understandable, a State Department spokesman said on Monday and described the Lahore attack as a `lash out’ from a group under pressure from the ongoing military operation by the Pakistani security forces. At a press briefing in… Continue reading US says PM Sharif's decision to cancel visit completely understandable

US expresses condolences to Lahore blast victims

WASHNGTON, March 28 (APP): The United States have expressed its deepest condolences to the families of those killed in Lahore bomb blast on Sunday and said it would continue to work with Pakistan to combat terrorism. Condemning the appalling terrorist attack in the strongest term, a statement from the US State department said that US… Continue reading US expresses condolences to Lahore blast victims

UN slams 'appalling' terrorist bombing in Lahore, expresses solidarity

Buddhism can enlighten world on pressing issues, says UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, March 28 (APP): Top United Nations officials have strongly condemned Sunday’s terrorist bombing at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park in Lahore, extending condolences to the victims and their families while expressing solidarity with the people and Government of Pakistan. A statement issued by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson calls for the perpetrators of this “appalling” terrorist act… Continue reading UN slams 'appalling' terrorist bombing in Lahore, expresses solidarity

UN chief underlines concern about 'enormous' challenges Iraq faces

Buddhism can enlighten world on pressing issues, says UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (APP): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, on a visit to Iraq — his eighth as the UN chief — has said he was impressed by the progress made, particularly against the Islamic State of Iraq and  the Levant, or Da’esh, but warned that he remains extremely concerned about the enormous challenges the country… Continue reading UN chief underlines concern about 'enormous' challenges Iraq faces

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