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

UN envoy urges Yemeni parties to prioritize national interest for peace in war-torn country

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

Pakistan-Americans physicians urged to play role in development of motherland

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

Pakistan calls for strengthening UN Peace-Building Commission

UNITED NATIONS, April 29 (APP): Pakistan has underscored the need for enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations Peace-Building Commission (PBC), saying the 31-member intergovernmental body plays an important role in improving the lives of ordinary people affected by conflict. “Peace-building activities produce tangible results on ground,” Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told the UN General Assembly during a… Continue reading Pakistan calls for strengthening UN Peace-Building Commission

Human toll and suffering in Syria are ‘sickening’: UN relief chief

UNITED NATIONS, April 29 (APP): The UN relief chief has described the heavy human toll and immense suffering in Syria as “sickening,” and said the global community should be “ashamed” that this is happening on its watch. “It does not require me to say to each and every member of the Security Council, that the… Continue reading Human toll and suffering in Syria are ‘sickening’: UN relief chief

Nisar invites British businessmen to invest in CPEC projects

LONDON, Apr 28 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan invited British businessmen to invest in projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a very ambitious $ 46 billion infrastructure project. Addressing annual dinner of Pakistan Society here, the minister said CPEC is a very ambitious development project which can change the entire country… Continue reading Nisar invites British businessmen to invest in CPEC projects

UN adopts landmark resolutions on peace building

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council Thursday concurrently adopted resolutions on the Organization’s peace building architecture, providing renewed momentum for the focus within the UN system on “sustaining peace”, as the world faces a significant number of simultaneous security and humanitarian crises. The resolutions expand the notion… Continue reading UN adopts landmark resolutions on peace building

Core issue of Jammu, Kashmir must be resolved in accordance with UN Resolutions: Sartaj Aziz

BEIJING, April 28 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Thursday said the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir must be resolved in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the wishes of the Kashmiri people for durable peace and stability in South Asia. Addressing the… Continue reading Core issue of Jammu, Kashmir must be resolved in accordance with UN Resolutions: Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan, US expanding cooperation in education sector: Ambassador Jilani

Pakistan’s ambassador says collective efforts with US produced effective results against terrorism

CALIFORNIA, April 28 (APP): Pakistan and the United States are expanding cooperation in the education sector and reconstitution of working group on education under Pak-US Strategic Dialogue has provided an important mechanism for an extensive engagement in this field, Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani said on Wednesday. Speaking at a Fulbright seminar at the University of California, the… Continue reading Pakistan, US expanding cooperation in education sector: Ambassador Jilani

Pakistan urges UN information wing to avoid bias in reporting events

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 28 (APP): Pakistan has urged the United Nations Department of Information (DPI) to maintain neutrality in reporting news coverage of events and ensure that their reports were unbiased. Speaking in the Committee on Information, which overseas the work of DPI, Pakistani delegate Masood Anwar said neutrality in UN reports was “very important.” “We urge… Continue reading Pakistan urges UN information wing to avoid bias in reporting events

Rare Buddhist sculpture returned to Pakistani government

NEW YORK, April 28 (APP): A precious sculpture of Buddha’s footprints carved in stone that was smuggled into the United States was returned to the government of Pakistan at a simple ceremony in New York on Wednesday. On behalf of the Pakistani government, the Deputy Chief of Mission at Pakistan Embassy in Washington, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh,… Continue reading Rare Buddhist sculpture returned to Pakistani government

UNSC rejects Israel claims over Syrian Golan Heights

UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (APP): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has rejected a recent statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Tel Aviv will never relinquish the occupied Golan Heights, saying the occupied region’s status “remains unchanged.” “The Council members expressed their deep concern over recent Israeli statements about the Golan, and stressed… Continue reading UNSC rejects Israel claims over Syrian Golan Heights

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