Category: International News

WASHIGNTON, April 26 (APP) Reforms to reduce fiscal deficit and improve business environment supported economic recovery in some regional countries including Pakistan, according to the Regional Economic Outlook by the IMF for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Growth in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region remains subdued owing to… Continue reading Fiscal reforms, improve business environment helped growth in Pakistan: IMF Regional Outlook

UNITED NATIONS, April 26 (APP): The head of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a body mandated to promote harmony among nations, Tuesday emphasized the need to counter narratives of hatred and mistrust in order to prevent violent extremism. “The Alliance is the soft power tool established to contribute to a more peaceful world by countering radicalization and… Continue reading Violent extremism 'affront' to UN principles, Global Forum told in Baku

NEW YORK, April 26 (APP): Afghanistan’s vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum, who was once described by US State Department as “the quintessential warlord”, has been denied an American visa for his alleged war crimes, including the killing of hundreds of Taliban prisoners by his militia, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Dostum, a leader from… Continue reading US denies visa to Afghan Vice President Dostum

UNITED NATIONS, April 25 (APP): The United Nations Security Council has condemned North Korea for its submarine launched ballistic missile test Saturday, calling it “another serious violation” of existing UN resolutions. The Council, in a statement issued here at UN Headquarters, said the missile activities “contribute to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s development of nuclear weapons delivery… Continue reading UN Security Council slams North Korean missile test

WASHINGTON, April 25 (APP): A large number of Pakistani Americans have praised Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif for constituting a commission to probe offshore accounts, saying it will raise the stature of Pakistan as a country where leaders were ready to present hemselves for accountability. Talking to APP, the notables from the Pakistani diaspora living in the Washington DC… Continue reading Pakistani Americans welcomes judicial commission on offshore accounts

UNITED NATIONS, April 24 (APP): Almost two-thirds of children who have not been immunized with basic vaccines live in countries that are either partially or entirely affected by conflict, UNICEF said ahead of World Immunization Week. “Conflict creates an ideal environment for disease outbreaks,” UNICEF Chief of Immunization Robin Nandy said. “Children miss out out… Continue reading Two-thirds of unimmunized children live in conflict-affected countries: UNICEF

KUWAIT CITY, April 24, (APP/AFP) – A third day of UN-brokered peace negotiations in Kuwait between the Yemeni government and rebels wound up Saturday without progress, sources close to the talks said. The sources told AFP the two sides remained far apart, especially on the need to firm up a fragile ceasefire that went into effect on… Continue reading Day 3 of Yemen peace talks winds up without progress

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (APP): A United Nations human rights expert has called on the Indian government for immediate attention and implementation of the right to ensure adequate housing for the most disadvantaged, saying people were experiencing discrimination. “I am extremely concerned for the millions of people who experience exclusion, discrimination, evictions, insecure tenure, homelessness… Continue reading Right to adequate housing in India a matter of 'urgency':UN expert

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (APP): The United Nations Security Council has deplored the recent maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea that resulted in up to 500 deaths when an overcrowded boat capsized en route from Libya to Europe, emphasizing the need for better coordination of efforts to deal with the smuggling of migrants. In a… Continue reading UNSC deplores tragedy in Mediterranean involving death of 500 migrants

UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (APP): Pakistan Friday signed the Paris Agreement on climate change that commits nearly every country to lowering planet warming greenhouse gas emissions to help stave off the most drastic effects of global warming. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan inked the agreement on behalf of the Government of Pakistan at a… Continue reading Pakistan signs Paris Climate Change accord at high level ceremony

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22 (APP): The United Nations human rights chief Friday expressed growing concern about the military’s deepening role in Thailand’s civilian administration, as well as tight curbs on dissent, as the country prepares to vote on a final draft Constitution. “An open and dynamic public debate on the draft Constitution would foster national… Continue reading UN human rights chief concerned over growing military role in Thai government

UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly Thursday evening concluded a special session on the world drug problem in which member states reaffirmed their commitment to tackling the pervasive challenges presented by drugs around the globe and promoting a society free of drug abuse for the well-being of all humanity. Assembly President Mogens Lykketoft… Continue reading Nations reaffirm need to tackle world drug problem as UN concludes session

WASHINGTON, April 22 (APP) A candle light vigil was held outside the White House, official residence of US President Barack Obama in Washington, to protest against the recent killings of Kashmiri people in the Indian held valley and molestation of a 16 year old girl. A large number of people from the Washington region and… Continue reading Anti India protests held in Washington against killing

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Marvi Memon Friday said E-Commerce programme has been initiated for the financial empowerment of BISP beneficiaries across the country for poverty alleviation. Participating in Round Table Discussion on “Poverty Alleviation And National Security,” Chairperson BISP, Ms Marvi Memon said through BISP E-Commerce, 244 products of beneficiaries are already available online giving international… Continue reading BISP's E-Commerce programme to help overcome poverty: Marvi

NEW YORK, April 22 (APP): Sri Lanka’s Minister for Law and Order Sagala Ratnayaka has accepted an invitation from Minister for Interior and Narcotics, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan to visit Pakistan as part of efforts to further strengthen relations between the two countries. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s Special Session on the… Continue reading Sri Lankan minister accepts Nisar’s invitation to visit Pakistan