ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to continue promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through joint efforts. The BRI should aim for high-standard, sustainable and people-centered progress, said Xi while addressing a high-level symposium on the initiative, according to the CGTN. This year marks… Continue reading Xi Jinping urges continuous efforts to promote high-quality BRI development
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Chinese hybrid mulberry plants to be introduced in Pakistan: Wu Zhanwen
BEIJING, Nov 22 (APP): With a successful yield test conducted in Xinjiang, a Chinese Mulberry Garden owner is looking forward to introducing protein mulberry plants, as well as planting technology, mulberry leaf processing equipment to Pakistan, since Pakistan and Xinjiang share climatic similarities and have a large ideal customer base. “With an annual turnover of… Continue reading Chinese hybrid mulberry plants to be introduced in Pakistan: Wu Zhanwen
Guangzhou, Lahore knot friendship city ties
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (APP): The city of Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, knotted friendship city ties with Lahore, Pakistan, according to a notice issued by Guangzhou’s municipal foreign affairs office. According to the memorandum of understanding of enhanced cooperation between the two cities, Guangzhou and Lahore will carry out friendly exchanges in economy,… Continue reading Guangzhou, Lahore knot friendship city ties
Karot Hydropower Station starts impounding water
BEIJING, Nov 20 (APP): The Karot Hydropower Station, the first hydropower project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) closed the gates of its diversion tunnels after six years of construction, and officially started reservoir impoundment. That’s the accumulation of water in its reservoir for future use. It’s a milestone event, marking the completion of around… Continue reading Karot Hydropower Station starts impounding water
Safe sanitation for all benefits people, the planet: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to keep their promise to leave no one behind and deliver health and sanitation to all. In his message for World Toilet Day on Friday, the UN chief affirmed that everyone should have access to hygienic, safe and sustainable sanitation. “Life without a… Continue reading Safe sanitation for all benefits people, the planet: UN chief
UN agency calls for urgent agricultural assistance to Afghan farmers, herders amid drought
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (APP): “Catastrophic and famine-like conditions” hang over Afghanistan’s farmers and herders, whose needs continue to worsen with the onset of winter, according to UN officials. While humanitarian access has never been better, prices are soaring and needs continue to outpace the resources provided, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), a Rome-based… Continue reading UN agency calls for urgent agricultural assistance to Afghan farmers, herders amid drought
Pakistan– a nice destination for foreign investment: Chinese analyst
BEIJING, Nov 20 (APP): Pakistan is a nice destination for investment. In addition to large enterprises, small and medium-sized Chinese enterprises may also consider expanding investment in Pakistan. These views were expressed by Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and senior Fellow of the Charhar Institute, China Economic Net… Continue reading Pakistan– a nice destination for foreign investment: Chinese analyst
New hacker group from India exposed, targeting defense units in China, Pakistan
BEIJING, Nov 20 (APP): A new report published by Antiy Labs, one of China’s renowned cybersecurity companies, disclosed an active hacker team whose members are based in Delhi and has been launching cyber attacks against government agencies and defense departments in China and Pakistan. The report conducted a comprehensive analysis of the cyber attacks launched… Continue reading New hacker group from India exposed, targeting defense units in China, Pakistan
Pakistan Olympic Association expresses support for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
BEIJING, Nov 20 (APP): President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Syed Arif Hasan has said that China’s experience in holding the Beijing 2008 Olympics and its excellent organizational capability will help make Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games an event par excellence. Hasan said that he “is really looking forward to the Beijing 2022 Winter… Continue reading Pakistan Olympic Association expresses support for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
President Xi Jinping urges continuous efforts to promote high-quality BRI development
BEIJING, Nov 20 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to continue promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through joint efforts. The BRI should aim for high-standard, sustainable and people-centered progress, said Xi while addressing a high-level symposium on the initiative. This year marks the eighth year since… Continue reading President Xi Jinping urges continuous efforts to promote high-quality BRI development
1820 patients examined, 219 operated at free eye camps in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP): The Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum is holding free eye camps in Khost and Kabul cities of Afghanistan where 1820 patients were checked up and another 219 went through eye surgeries during the first two days. The Forum organized a free eye camp at Public Health Office in Khost from November 18-20 and… Continue reading 1820 patients examined, 219 operated at free eye camps in Afghanistan
Kashmir Council head seeks EU help as HR situation in IIOJK worsens “drastically”
ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Chairman of the Kashmir Council at the European Union has drawn the attention of the international community particularly the EU seeking an end to “most brutal Indian suppression” in IIOJK where the situation was worsening drastically. Ali Raza Syed, Chairman of the Kashmir Council EU, wrote a letter to Maria Arena,… Continue reading Kashmir Council head seeks EU help as HR situation in IIOJK worsens “drastically”
Young people more optimistic about the world than older generations – UNICEF
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (APP):Young people are nearly 50 per cent more likely than older people to believe that the world is becoming a better place with each generation, according to the results of a landmark intergenerational poll. The international survey was conducted by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Gallup, the global analytics and… Continue reading Young people more optimistic about the world than older generations – UNICEF
Sino-Indian officials hold talks on border issue
BEIJING, Nov 19 (APP): The officials of China and India have held the 23rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on bilateral border affairs to discuss border issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian confirmed on Friday. Director General, Border and Maritime Affairs, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hong Liang led… Continue reading Sino-Indian officials hold talks on border issue
Ambassador Moin meets with China’s MFA External Security Commissioner
BEIJING, Nov 19 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque held a meeting with Cheng Guoping, External Security Commissioner of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Friday. During the meeting, both sides held extensive discussions on overall ties between Pakistan and China and also exchanged views for further strengthening security, economic and cultural… Continue reading Ambassador Moin meets with China’s MFA External Security Commissioner
Pakistan, China join hands in animal feed research
BEIJING, Nov. 19 (APP): Pakistani Ph.D. scholar at College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University (CAU), Beijing hoped to enhance Pakistan’s self-reliance in the research of feed additives. In Pakistan, at least sixty percent of feed additives are imported from China. Through my research and learning in China, I hope to enhance Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan, China join hands in animal feed research
At UN, Pakistan’s resolution reaffirming peoples’ self-determination right adopted unanimously
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (APP): With Pakistan calling it as United Nations’ “cardinal principle”, a key committee of the UN General Assembly Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming the right to self-determination for peoples who are subjected to colonial, foreign and alien occupation. Co-sponsored by 73 countries, the resolution, submitted by Pakistan, was adopted without… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan’s resolution reaffirming peoples’ self-determination right adopted unanimously
Pakistanis in US hail grant of voting rights to expatriates
NEW YORK, Nov 18 (APP): Pakistani-Americans Thursday enthusiastically welcomed the passage by Parliament of a bill to grant the right to vote to overseas Pakistanis in the next general elections. “We welcome the decision made for overseas Pakistanis to have the right to vote through an internet-based voting system,” the head of American-Pakistani Political Action… Continue reading Pakistanis in US hail grant of voting rights to expatriates
Steady China-U.S. relationship important to safeguard peaceful int’l environment: Xi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed that a sound and steady China-U.S. relationship was required for advancing the two countries’ respective development and for safeguarding a peaceful and stable international environment. In a virtual meeting from Beijing with U.S. President Joe Biden, President Xi emphasized on finding effective responses to… Continue reading Steady China-U.S. relationship important to safeguard peaceful int’l environment: Xi
Xi-Biden-meeting set tone for China-US economic trade-talks: MOFCOM
BEIJING, Nov 18 (APP):The virtual meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden has set the tone for economic and trade communication between the two countries that relevant teams from both sides will carry out, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday. The meeting has charted the course for the… Continue reading Xi-Biden-meeting set tone for China-US economic trade-talks: MOFCOM
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