BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Wednesday said signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) on export of onion from Pakistan to China was a very important step in promoting bilateral trade between the two countries. “This is very welcome development because Pakistan and China are very important trading partners and the… Continue reading MoU on onion export, an important step to promote Pak-China bilateral trade: Ambassador Haque
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On ‘exceptional basis’, Pakistan allows transportation of wheat, life-saving drugs from India to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday allowed transportation of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and medicine from India to Afghanistan, citing the “goodwill and exceptional humanitarian gesture”. The transportation of wheat and life-saving medicine was allowed from India via the Wagah Border. “As a goodwill gesture towards the brotherly Afghan people, the government of… Continue reading On ‘exceptional basis’, Pakistan allows transportation of wheat, life-saving drugs from India to Afghanistan
KPK, Northern areas environment favourable for preach production: Prof Gao
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Gao Chengda, a professor of Urban and Rural Development College at Beijing University of Agriculture has said that in Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Northern areas, the environment was quite favourable for peach production. “If cultivation of peach and processing technology gets improved, this fruit can tap into the international… Continue reading KPK, Northern areas environment favourable for preach production: Prof Gao
India, new destroyer of regional cyber stability: Lu Chuanying
BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):A Chinese cybersecurity company recently released a report saying that it has captured a state-level hacking organization in India launching cyber attacks against China and Pakistan, with a clear aim at sensitive military departments. Based on online tracking for a long time, the company has found that this hacking organization has become… Continue reading India, new destroyer of regional cyber stability: Lu Chuanying
At UN, Pakistan urges ‘coordinated’ global approach to end human trafficking
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 23 (APP):Pakistan Tuesday called for a unified coordinated, consistent and equitable global approach to end human trafficking that affects all regions of the world. Speaking in the General Assembly’s high-level meeting reviewing progress in implementing the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Pakistan’s Deputy permanent Representative… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan urges ‘coordinated’ global approach to end human trafficking
World media leaders discuss challenges, opportunities in pandemic world
BEIJING, Nov. 23(APP): Leaders and representatives from more than 260 media outlets and institutions across the world gathered in person or online at a media summit to discuss challenges and opportunities brought by COVID-19 and how they could cooperate to cope with new media trends shaped by the pandemic. The fourth World Media Summit (WMS),… Continue reading World media leaders discuss challenges, opportunities in pandemic world
Chinese, Russian internet media urged to strengthen cooperation
BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP): Chinese and Russian internet media outlets should promote multilateralism, combat false information, safeguard equity and justice in cyberspace, and contribute more to the friendly ties between the two countries, a forum was told. The 2021 China-Russia Internet Media Forum, with the theme of “Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning, Deepening Practical Cooperation”,… Continue reading Chinese, Russian internet media urged to strengthen cooperation
China appreciates PM Khan’s remarks on Chinese business in Pakistan
BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP): China on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan positive remarks on the Chinese businesses in Pakistan and said it would continue to support Chinese companies to make investment in Pakistan so that they could make their due contribution to the bilateral cooperation. “We noted the positive remarks by Prime Minister Imran… Continue reading China appreciates PM Khan’s remarks on Chinese business in Pakistan
Afghan banking system on brink of collapse, UNDP warns
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 23 (APP): A UN agency has warned that Afghanistan’s banking system is on the verge of collapse because of consumers’ inability to repay loans, fewer deposits, and other liquidity problems, leading to a social crisis in an already fragile economy. “Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray. The bank-run problem… Continue reading Afghan banking system on brink of collapse, UNDP warns
Prominent Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez’s arrest in Srinagar widely condemned
NEW YORK, Nov 23 (APP): The World Kashmir Awareness Forum, a Washington-based advocacy group, has condemned the arrest of Khurram Parvez, a leading human rights activist in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) under a draconian anti-terrorism law, and called for his release. “Our thoughts are with Khurram Parvez and his family following this… Continue reading Prominent Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez’s arrest in Srinagar widely condemned
Good prospects for Pakistan economic recovery: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Nov 23 APP: A series of data released by authoritative international agencies and the Pakistani government show that now Pakistan’s economy is entering the period of fast recovery and development. This is the result of the Imran Khan administration’s wise and decisive lockdown strategy to contain COVID-19 and sound economic policies in the past… Continue reading Good prospects for Pakistan economic recovery: Cheng Xizhong
Chinese researcher calling for joint protection of snow leopards in Pakistan
BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP): The border between China and Pakistan is an important habitat for snow leopards. The two countries need to work together to protect this area for sustained biodiversity, Professor Li Dongming from Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China said on Tuesday. Recently, his team, with three Pakistani researchers involved, published an e-Letter article… Continue reading Chinese researcher calling for joint protection of snow leopards in Pakistan
Cultural exchanges event held to beef up China-Pak friendship
BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP: An online cultural exchanges event was held to strengthen the cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan, which was co-organized by Zhengzhou Electric Power College (ZEPC), China and the University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore, Pakistan. Students of ZEPC showed the extensive and profound Chinese traditional culture, including martial art, calligraphy,… Continue reading Cultural exchanges event held to beef up China-Pak friendship
Karot Hydropower Station to be put into operation on schedule: CTG
BEIJING, Nov.23 (APP): China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) has completed world-class hydropower projects on schedule or even ahead of schedule. So, it has experience, capability, and resources to ensure that the Karot Hydropower Project will be put into operation on schedule, Wang Yi, Karot Hydropower Project team leader said. The Karot Hydropower Station officially started… Continue reading Karot Hydropower Station to be put into operation on schedule: CTG
Pakistan and Palau, a Pacific island state, establish diplomatic ties
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 23 (APP): Pakistan and Palau, a Pacific Island country, Monday formally established diplomatic relations, pledging to collaborate in various fields of mutual interest. The agreement to established diplomatic ties was signed at a solemn ceremony by Ambassador Munir Akram, representing Pakistan, and Ambassador Ilana Seid, representing Palau, at the Pakistani Mission to… Continue reading Pakistan and Palau, a Pacific island state, establish diplomatic ties
China dispatches 1,000 tons of aid materials for Afghans
BEIJING, Nov 22 (APP):A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Monday said that a special freight train loaded more than 1,000 tons of aid material and living production materials for Afghan people has left from Wuxi Station in Xinjiang, China to Afghanistan. The cold winter has arrived. The safety and security of the Afghan people have always… Continue reading China dispatches 1,000 tons of aid materials for Afghans
Pak-China economic, cultural exchange center to help Pakistani traders
BEIJING, Nov 22 (APP)::President of Pakistan Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, Li Hongwu said that the China Pakistan Economic and Cultural Exchange Incubation center in Chengdu would help Pakistani traders to explore business opportunities in China. He aims to make the center the first stop for Pakistani people when they first arrive in Southwest China. Here… Continue reading Pak-China economic, cultural exchange center to help Pakistani traders
Karot hydropower station to help Pakistan achieve sustainable development: China
BEIJING, Nov 22 (APP)::Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian Monday said that the Karot hydropower project, after commissioning, would provide stable and low price energy and help optimize the energy supply mix of Pakistan besides helping the country to achieve sustainable development. On November 20, Karot hydropower station, the first hydropower project under China Pakistan… Continue reading Karot hydropower station to help Pakistan achieve sustainable development: China
After Khost, free eye camp of Pakistani doctors treats Afghan patients in Kabul
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): A team of eye specialists including Pakistani doctors treated a large number of patients in Kabul on Monday under a three-day free camp organized by Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum. The first day of the medical camp witnessed a large number of patients with eye problems, who were given a proper medical treatment… Continue reading After Khost, free eye camp of Pakistani doctors treats Afghan patients in Kabul
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement to revive $6 bln funding package
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (APP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Monday that it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on policies and reforms needed to complete the sixth review under the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), providing a major relief to the country’s economy. The agreement is subject to approval of the global… Continue reading IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement to revive $6 bln funding package
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