ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi met his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon wherein they expressed satisfaction on existing state of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed commitment to continue joint efforts for further solidification of their close ties. The meeting took place on the sideline of the 15th ECO Summit in Ashgabat on Saturday, according… Continue reading Pakistan, Tajikistan reaffirm resolve to continue efforts for closer ties
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Sino-Pakistan coop in textile industry untapped: Zhang Xian
BEIJING, Nov. 27 (APP):China and Pakistan are both major producers and exporters of textiles and surely there is a degree of competition between both countries. However, the different stages of industrial development between the two countries also create broad space for closer cooperation, noted Zhang Xian, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import… Continue reading Sino-Pakistan coop in textile industry untapped: Zhang Xian
Sister cities to beef up China-Pakistan traditional friendship
BEIJING, Nov 27 (APP):Guangzhou city of China and Lahore, Pakistan have tied the knot to become friendship city recently as the two cities have signed the memorandum of understanding of enhanced cooperation. According to the MOU, Guangzhou and Lahore will conduct friendly exchanges including economy, trade, culture and tourism, science and technology, and education, according… Continue reading Sister cities to beef up China-Pakistan traditional friendship
UN chief welcomes resumption of direct engagement between Armenia, Azerbaijan on bilateral issues
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes Friday’s meeting between Azerbaijani, Armenian and Russian leaders, while noting Moscow’s role in facilitating dialogue between the two former Soviet republics, his deputy spokesman said. “The Secretary-General welcomes the 26 November trilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of Armenia, the President of Azerbaijan, and the President… Continue reading UN chief welcomes resumption of direct engagement between Armenia, Azerbaijan on bilateral issues
Violence against refugee women surged in 2020: UNHCR
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP): One in five refugee or internally displaced women have faced sexual violence, and the situation continues to worsen globally, the UN refugee agency, (UNHCR), said Friday. On the 30th anniversary of the campaign for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the UN agency said that there’s been a global… Continue reading Violence against refugee women surged in 2020: UNHCR
UN health agency urges caution over travel bans linked to new coronavirus variant
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP):The World Health Organization, a Geneva-based UN agency, has urged all countries to adopt a risk-based and scientific approach to travel bans linked to a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa and Botswana. The development on Friday came as a World Health Organization (WHO) panel prepared to meet to assess… Continue reading UN health agency urges caution over travel bans linked to new coronavirus variant
UN expert urges India to ensure accountability for 600 deaths during massive protests against farm laws
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP): A UN human rights expert has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to ensure accountability for the 600 people who died during the massive, nationwide protests against three contentious agriculture laws that farmers said would work against their interests. “To truly turn the page on this painful chapter,… Continue reading UN expert urges India to ensure accountability for 600 deaths during massive protests against farm laws
UNESCO member states adopt global artificial intelligence ethics
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (APP): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) member states Friday adopted the first global agreement on the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) that defines the common values and principles needed to ensure the healthy development of the expert system. Artificial intelligence is present in everyday life, from booking… Continue reading UNESCO member states adopt global artificial intelligence ethics
China slams Indian military official’s ‘provocative’ remarks
BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP):China has voiced firm opposition to an Indian military official’s recent remarks which claimed that China is a threat to India. Calling the Indian official’s comments “provocative”, Wu Qian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, said hyping up “China threat” has severely breached the strategic guidance set by leaders of the… Continue reading China slams Indian military official’s ‘provocative’ remarks
China to help Pakistan, other BRI nations in industrial, manpower development: Chen
BEIJING, Nov 26 (APP):China will continue to assist Pakistan and other BRI nations in human resource development and industrial growth as key elements of overall economic progress, said former Chinese diplomat Chen Mingming. In his inaugural lecture at the first session of a 14-day-long seminar on “Construction and Operation of Industrial Parks under the Bridge… Continue reading China to help Pakistan, other BRI nations in industrial, manpower development: Chen
Pakistani scientist again ranked among 1% top researchers in computer science
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): For the second year in a row, Pakistani scientist Mubashir Husain Rehmani has been named among the top 1% most influential researchers in computer science. Compiled by Clarivate Analytics, the ranking highlights researchers with significant influence in their chosen field through the publication of cited papers during the last decade. Mubashir… Continue reading Pakistani scientist again ranked among 1% top researchers in computer science
Karot hydropower station, a great livelihood project: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):The Chinese enterprises attach great importance to people’s livelihood in overseas construction. In addition to supplying power to Pakistan’s national grid, the Karot Hydropower project would also solve the problem of power consumption of more than seven million local households with low prices. The construction of the project has also trained a… Continue reading Karot hydropower station, a great livelihood project: Cheng Xizhong
Pakistani onion to be welcomed by Chinese people: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian Thursday said Pakistani onion was of good quality and it would be welcomed by the Chinese people. “I lived in Pakistan for many years. The Pakistani onion is of good quality. We believe it will be welcomed by the Chinese people,” Zhao Lijian said during his… Continue reading Pakistani onion to be welcomed by Chinese people: Zhao Lijian
Over 1,600 tons of relief items sent as Pakistan’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan continues
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Pakistan has so far dispatched 13 consignments containing 1,669 tons of relief items for Afghan people as the process of extending humanitarian aid to the war-torn country continues. Consisting of food, medicine and shelters, eight consignments were donated by the Government of Pakistan. Out of these five consignments were dispatched through… Continue reading Over 1,600 tons of relief items sent as Pakistan’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan continues
Prominent Indian author calls new anti-Muslim Bollywood film ‘dangerous’
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP): A new Bollywood movie “Sooryavanshi,” which is drawing big crowds in India, projects the right-wing Hindu nationalist agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, with it’s every third frame having a “bloodcurdling Islamophobic image”, according to an opinion piece in The Washington Post. “It (the film) justifies the abrogation of… Continue reading Prominent Indian author calls new anti-Muslim Bollywood film ‘dangerous’
New study finds India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine only 50pc effective
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): India’s homegrown COVID-19 vaccine is only 50 percent effective against symptomatic infections during the peak of the country’s deadly second wave, according to new research. The new data analysed over 1,000 COVID-19 cases with a test-negative control case group, matching by age and gender, according to the study here which was… Continue reading New study finds India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine only 50pc effective
Onions from Pakistan to enter Chinese market; first agriculture deal in phase 2 cooperation under CPEC
BEIJING, Nov 25 (APP):China and Pakistan have inked an agreement that would open the Chinese market for Pakistani onion, marking the first deal since the two neighbors embarked on the second development phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that focuses on cooperation in industrial and agricultural sectors. The agreement will facilitate the access of… Continue reading Onions from Pakistan to enter Chinese market; first agriculture deal in phase 2 cooperation under CPEC
Pakistani rice export to China has huge potential perts
BEIJING, Nov. 25 (APP):Customs data showed that China imported RMB 1.95 billion worth of paddy and rice from Pakistan in the first 10 months of this year, 3.9 times that of the same period last year. Pakistan is the third largest rice supplier to China.In addition, Pakistan once became China’s largest rice supplier in the… Continue reading Pakistani rice export to China has huge potential perts
CPJ urges India to probe attacks on journalists in Tripura
NEW YORK, Nov 25 (APP):The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Indian authorities to investigate the recent attacks on journalists in Agartala, capital of the eastern state of Tripura, where workers of the ruling BJP and opposition Trinamool Congress clashed, injuring 19 people. At least five journalists were among those injured in the… Continue reading CPJ urges India to probe attacks on journalists in Tripura
Chinese translation of Nuskha Hyi Wafa launched in Beijing
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Chinese translation of Nuskha Hye Wafa, the complete collection of poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faz, famous Urdu poet and intellectual of Pakistan was launched at a special ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan on Wednesday. The book has been translated by Professor Zhang Shixuan (Intikhab Alam), notable Chinese poet, translator and… Continue reading Chinese translation of Nuskha Hyi Wafa launched in Beijing
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