Two PMA cadets graduate from Turkish Military Academy

ANKARA, Sep 2 (APP): The fraternal Pakistan-Turkey relations witnessed another milestone on August 30 as two cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy graduated from the Turkish Military Academy Ankara at an impressive ceremony. Both the gentlemen cadets have reached Pakistan to join their duties as officers of Pakistan Army. According to a press release issued… Continue reading Two PMA cadets graduate from Turkish Military Academy

UK Secretary of State Raab due in Pakistan today for two-day visit: FO

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Dominic Raab will arrive here Thursday on a two-day (September 2-3) visit of Pakistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will hold official talks with Secretary of State Dominic Raab, which will cover the evolving situation in Afghanistan and bilateral matters.… Continue reading UK Secretary of State Raab due in Pakistan today for two-day visit: FO

Austria thanks Pakistan for support in transit of its nationals from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg on Thursday exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan as well as on bilateral relations. During the telephonic conversation, the Austrian Foreign Minister thanked Pakistan for its support in facilitating transit of Austrian nationals and others from Afghanistan. Sharing… Continue reading Austria thanks Pakistan for support in transit of its nationals from Afghanistan

UN warns food stocks in Afghanistan could run out by month’s end

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 02 (APP): A senior United Nations official has warned that UN food stocks in Afghanistan could run out this month, underscoring a critical need for US $ 200 million to provide food to the most vulnerable. Speaking to New York-based correspondents from Kabul via video-link, Deputy Special Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator in… Continue reading UN warns food stocks in Afghanistan could run out by month’s end

New York declares state of emergency as heavy rains wreak havoc

NEW YORK, Sep 02 (APP): A state of emergency has been declared in New York City after it was hit on Wednesday evening by record rainfall and flash flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Ida that brought to a grinding halt underground trains and turned streets in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn into rivers. Amid… Continue reading New York declares state of emergency as heavy rains wreak havoc

Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 02 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, mourned the demise of the “great” Kashmiri leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, with the hope that the struggle to secure self-determination and freedom for Jammu and Kashmir will continue with “renewed vigour and determination.” “The Pakistan Mission to the UN and I… Continue reading Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmirâs struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 02 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, mourned the demise of the “great” Kashmiri leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, with the hope that the struggleto secure self-determination and freedom for Jammu and Kashmir will continue with “renewed vigour and determination.” “The Pakistan Mission to the UN and I join the… Continue reading Geelani ‘epitome of Kashmirâs struggle for freedom’: Amb. Munir Akram

Taliban set to name Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada as Afghanistan’ supreme leader: NYT

NEW YORK, Sep 01 (APP): The Taliban are close to forming their government, naming Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada, as the country’s supreme authority, The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing a Taliban official. The announcement, which will also lay out key appointments to the communications and interior ministries, may come as soon as Thursday, the Times… Continue reading Taliban set to name Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada as Afghanistan’ supreme leader: NYT

FM Qureshi, Canadian counterpart discuss changing Afghan situation

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday received a video call from his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau. The two Foreign Ministers besides reviewing the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan also discussed possibilities of providing humanitarian support to Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Qureshi stressed the need to achieve inclusive political settlement. He… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Canadian counterpart discuss changing Afghan situation

Biden, Ghani in last call before Taliban takeover discussed military aid: Report

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): US President Joe Biden and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani in their last telephone call on July 23, before the August 15 Taliban takeover of Kabul, discussed military aid, political strategy and messaging tactics, but neither Biden nor Ghani appeared aware of or prepared for the immediate danger of the entire… Continue reading Biden, Ghani in last call before Taliban takeover discussed military aid: Report

China hopes all parties in Afghanistan to echo wish of Afghan people

BEIJING, Sep 1 (APP):China on Wednesday hoped that all parties in Afghanistan will echo the wish of the Afghan people and shared aspiration of the international community and build an open and inclusive political structure. “China sincerely hopes that all parties in Afghanistan will echo the wish of the Afghan people and shared aspiration of… Continue reading China hopes all parties in Afghanistan to echo wish of Afghan people

China becomes main export destination of Pakistani pine nuts

China hopes Azerbaijan, Armenia to resolve tension through dialogue

BEIJING, Sep 1 (APP):The favor of Chinese consumers for Pakistani pine nuts has driven huge import demand, and China has become the main export destination of Pakistani pine nuts. It is still a month away from Pakistan’s pine nut harvest season, but Chinese buyers can’t wait. On a mainstream e-commerce platform in China, a store… Continue reading China becomes main export destination of Pakistani pine nuts

Pakistan to participate in 18th China-ASEAN Expo as special partner country

BEIJING, Sep 1 (APP):Pakistan, like previous year, will participate as Special Partner Country in the upcoming 18th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) to be held in Nanning, Capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous of China from September 10 to 13. The inaugural ceremony of the expo is likely to feature a special message from President, Dr. Arif Alvi… Continue reading Pakistan to participate in 18th China-ASEAN Expo as special partner country

UN chief urges international aid for Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis looms

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 01 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming “humanitarian catastrophe” in Afghanistan, calling on member states to contribute aid to support Afghan people in “their darkest hour of need.” In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the UN chief expressed his deep concern at the deepening humanitarian and economic… Continue reading UN chief urges international aid for Afghanistan as humanitarian crisis looms

WHO panel urges rich countries to donate atleast 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 01 (APP):Rich countries must share their supplies of coronavirus vaccines quickly, in line with recommendations made earlier this year by an independent panel appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the former co-chairs said Tuesday. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, and Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, expressed… Continue reading WHO panel urges rich countries to donate atleast 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses

UN vows to stay in Afghanistan as last US troops leave

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (APP):With the departure of international troops from Afghanistan, UN agencies have reaffirmed their intention to remain in the war-torn country and assist millions of people, many of whom are internally displaced. Spokesperson Jens Laerke from the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said in Geneva on Tuesday that operations were continuing, and… Continue reading UN vows to stay in Afghanistan as last US troops leave

Pakistan, China wish to see inclusive, broad-based govt in Afghanistan: Ambassador Haque

BEIJING, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Tuesday said both Pakistan and China wish to see an early political settlement and formation of an inclusive, broad-based, and participatory government in Afghanistan. The two countries would continue supporting all efforts in that direction, he told Global Times in an exclusive interview. “There… Continue reading Pakistan, China wish to see inclusive, broad-based govt in Afghanistan: Ambassador Haque

Pakistan calls for staying engaged with Afghanistan to prevent ‘spoilers’ from disrupting peace prospects

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan has called for the international community’s continued engagement with Afghanistan in the backdrop of Monday’s UN Security Council resolution so as to prevent the “spoilers” from disrupting prospects for peace and stability in the war-torn country. “Pakistan is working closely with the regional countries as well as members of… Continue reading Pakistan calls for staying engaged with Afghanistan to prevent ‘spoilers’ from disrupting peace prospects

Pakistan to open consulate general in Germany’s city Munich

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday announced to open the country’s consulate general in Germany’s city Munich. “We will soon inaugurate the Consulate General of Pakistan in Munich and are working to establish Iqbal-Goethe Center in Heidelberg,” the foreign minister said in a tweet, following his announcement at a joint… Continue reading Pakistan to open consulate general in Germany’s city Munich

Afghan businessmen want continuity of policies

By Muhammad Ilyas Khan KABUL, Aug 31 (APP): Business community of Afghanistan has said that peace and stability is a must for steering the war-torn country out of the crisis and putting it on the road to progress and prosperity. The country is passing through a critical juncture and after Taliban’s take over, the business… Continue reading Afghan businessmen want continuity of policies

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