UNITED NATIONS , May 27 (APP): There is a 40% chance of the world temporarily hitting the 1.5C temperature rise threshold in one of the next five years, the UN weather agency warns in a new report issued on Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was a 40% chance of the watershed global… Continue reading World has 40% chance of temporarily reaching 1.5C threshold in next five years: UN agency
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China firmly supports Pakistan’s appeal to probe HR violations during Palestine-Israel conflict: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, May 26 (APP): China firmly supports Pakistan’s just appeal to hold a special session of United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate all human rights violations during Palestine-Israel conflict and all efforts conducive to the implementation of the two-state solution. China supports the UN Human Rights Council in holding this special session, Chinese Foreign… Continue reading China firmly supports Pakistan’s appeal to probe HR violations during Palestine-Israel conflict: Zhao Lijian
70 years of Pak-China ties-themed photo exhibition kicks off in Chengdu
CHENGDU, May 26 (APP):An itinerant photo exhibition, themed “70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties”, kicked off at the campus of Sichuan Normal University (SNU), Ghengdu Wednesday. The photo exhibition is jointly organized by SNU, University of Karachi, Pakistan, Consulate-General of China in Karachi and Consulate General of Pakistan in Chengdu. Nearly 100… Continue reading 70 years of Pak-China ties-themed photo exhibition kicks off in Chengdu
PM Imran Khan’s positive remarks about Chinese leadership commendable: China
BEIJING, May 26 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan’s positive remarks about the able leadership of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang are commendable, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday. “We have taken note of the positive remarks by the PM Imran Khan and we commend that,” Zhao Lijian said during his regular… Continue reading PM Imran Khan’s positive remarks about Chinese leadership commendable: China
Pakistan urges better protection of civilians in armed conflict; no immunity for int’l law violators
UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (APP):Pakistan has called for reinforcing the concept of protection of civilians and accountability in all situations of armed conflict, including in Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir, saying there should be no impunity for violators of international law. “The goal of protection of civilians is best served by preventing the outbreak of… Continue reading Pakistan urges better protection of civilians in armed conflict; no immunity for int’l law violators
Nigeria inducts JF-17 Thunder fighters as it upgrades air force
BEIJING, May 26 (APP):Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inducted the JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft into its fleet as part of an ongoing modernization. Nigeria ordered three of the Sino-Pakistani fighters in 2018 to strengthen its air combat capability. The Nigerian Air Force officially inducted three JF-17 fighter jets at the country’s Makurdi Air Base, while… Continue reading Nigeria inducts JF-17 Thunder fighters as it upgrades air force
Pakistan national costume culture exhibition held in Shanghai
BEIJING, May 26 (APP):”Pakistan National Costume Culture Exhibition” and “Shanghai Textile Machinery Centennial Exhibition” held in Shanghai to mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and 100th anniversary of founding of Communist Party of China (CPC), respectively. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, in his keynote speech during… Continue reading Pakistan national costume culture exhibition held in Shanghai
Indian external affairs minister discusses ‘peace and security issues’ with UN chief: Spokesman Dujarric
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP):India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Tuesday discussed with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the Covid-19 situation and covered “a number of other peace and security issues” during their meeting in New York, according to a UN Spokesman. But, responding to questions, Spokesman Stephane Dujarric would not spell out the “peace… Continue reading Indian external affairs minister discusses ‘peace and security issues’ with UN chief: Spokesman Dujarric
Two fallen Pakistani peacekeepers among over 100 to be honoured at UN ceremony
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Two Pakistanis are among the 129 United Nations peacekeepers from around the world, who will be honoured posthumously on Thursday at a special ceremony marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The Pakistani peacekeepers are: Sepoy Muhammad Azhar Aziz, who served with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the… Continue reading Two fallen Pakistani peacekeepers among over 100 to be honoured at UN ceremony
First high-level women forum held in China to mark seven decades of diplomatic ties
BEIJING, May 25 (APP): First High-level Women Forum was held in Kunming City of the Yunnan Province to mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China on Tuesday. The Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing, in collaboration with All China Women Federation (ACWF), All Pakistan Women Association (APWA) and Yunnan Provincial Women’s… Continue reading First high-level women forum held in China to mark seven decades of diplomatic ties
Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched
BEIJING, May 25 (APP): A three-year cooperative project on science education for youth was launched in Beijing on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The cooperative plan was initiated on a hybrid meeting between China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). As per… Continue reading Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched
Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers
BEIJING, May 25 (APP): Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral exchanges and cooperation between intellectuals and writers of the two countries. The MoU was signed by Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chairman of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) and Ms. Tie Ning, President of China Writers Association at Pakistan-China… Continue reading Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers
UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): With Pakistan abstaining, the UN General Assembly has voted to include the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity as part of its permanent agenda, after a contentious debate. The 193-member Assembly did so by adopting a resolution, sponsored by… Continue reading UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains
Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Pakistan has called for according “high priority” to the safety and security of the UN peacekeepers serving in hotspots around the world, pointing out that the blue helmets were facing an increasing number of attacks in their operations to maintain peace and security. “Threats to peacekeepers have escalated,” Ambassador Munir… Continue reading Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks
ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries
UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the need for strengthening national and global financing mechanisms for the coronavirus-hit Least Developing Countries when the preparatory committee for the forthcoming fifth UN Conference on LDCs began Monday. The conference, in which top… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries
War economy needed to coronavirus vaccines: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for the “logic and urgency of a war economy” to increase coronavirus vaccine production and ensure poor countries are not left behind in pandemic recovery efforts. In declaring that the world was at “war with a virus,” he described vaccines as “our weapons” and… Continue reading War economy needed to coronavirus vaccines: UN chief
Alumni association to be set for Pakistan agri graduates from NWAFU
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Vice President of Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) Luo Jun has said that currently, there are 318 overseas students in the university, of which 90% are from Belt and Road countries. Talking to CEN at the Promotion conference of SCO demonstration base for Agricultural technology exchange and training, he said,… Continue reading Alumni association to be set for Pakistan agri graduates from NWAFU
China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian
BEIJING, May 24 (APP): A Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that the Chinese side was having discussion with third parties, including Afghanistan on the extension of the flagship project. “We have noted the relevant remarks by Prime Minister Imran Khan and… Continue reading China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian
Pak-China to jointly research on materials technology
BEIJING, May 23 (APP): University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) has proposed China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Research Institute of Materials Technology this month to train professional talents for CPEC infrastructure projects. Academicians, experts and professors from USTB will work together to develop training programs for various materials used in CPEC projects. In the… Continue reading Pak-China to jointly research on materials technology
Pak-China friendship slogans displayed on Zhengzhou Olympic Sport Center
BEIJING, May 23 (APP):The Pak-China friendship slogans and the logo of 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries were displayed on Sunday at the Zhengzhou Olympic Sports Centre, a landmark building in Zhengzhou City of China. The Embassy of Pakistan in coordination with Henan Foreign Affairs Office organized a thematic… Continue reading Pak-China friendship slogans displayed on Zhengzhou Olympic Sport Center
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