MIRPUR (AJK): Apr 25 (APP):Vice Chairman Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) and senior Hurriyat leader Altaf Hussain Wani Sunday expressed deep sense of shock over the deaths of the sister of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League Chairman Mukhtar Ahmad Waza who happens to be wife of Muslim Conference leader Gazi Manzoor. In his condolence… Continue reading JKNF condoles with IIOJK leaders Waza, Akbar, Ghazi Manzoor
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Sichuan Liaison Office unveiled to boost Pak-China economic, trade cooperation
BEIJING, April 25 (APP): The Sichuan Liaison Office of the China-Pakistan Business Council was unveiled in Chengdu, Sichuan province, aiming to promote China-Pakistan economic and trade cooperation. As this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Pakistan diplomatic ties, Sichuan Liaison Office plans to prepare a series of meeting and summits, including the… Continue reading Sichuan Liaison Office unveiled to boost Pak-China economic, trade cooperation
PIA airlifts one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan from China
BEIJING, April 25 (APP): Three planes of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying a consignment of one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine left here on Sunday for Pakistan as the country sees sharp increase in new coronavirus cases. Another consignment of two million doses of Covid-19 vaccine will also be transported from China by the national… Continue reading PIA airlifts one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan from China
Pak-China bonds of friendship to bequeath to younger generations: Ambassador Moin
BEIJING, April 25 (APP): Pakistani Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said that Pakistan and China are proud of the 70-years journey of friendship and wishes to bequeath these bonds and sentiments of friendship to younger and new generations. “This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties. Our main focus… Continue reading Pak-China bonds of friendship to bequeath to younger generations: Ambassador Moin
UNSC strongly condemns Quetta terrorist attack, calls for bringing perpetrators to justice
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 24 (APP): The UN Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack” in Quetta, where a powerful bomb blast in Serena Hotel’s parking lot left 5 people dead and many other injured on Wednesday, and called for bringing the perpetrators to justice. In a press statement issued on… Continue reading UNSC strongly condemns Quetta terrorist attack, calls for bringing perpetrators to justice
UN chief urges global multilateral solutions for peace, prosperity
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 24 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the importance of multilateral diplomacy and cooperation for solutions to world’s problems. “We need strong multilateral action now, to emerge from the pandemic safely, to address the climate crisis, and to build stronger, safer communities and societies,” the UN chief said in his… Continue reading UN chief urges global multilateral solutions for peace, prosperity
Devastating epidemic may lead Indian economy back to 20 years ago: Chinese analysts
BEIJING, April 24 (APP): As India suffers its worst humanitarian crisis amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19 with the fastest rise in new daily cases any country has experienced since the outbreak, the Chinese government and enterprises have made goodwill gestures by offering help or donating medical supplies despite sour bilateral ties. Chinese analysts,… Continue reading Devastating epidemic may lead Indian economy back to 20 years ago: Chinese analysts
ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges financial help for coronavirus-hit Small Island Developing States
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 24 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, Friday called for financial and international support to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to help them recover from the double blows of coronavirus pandemic and climate change. “There is absolutely no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges financial help for coronavirus-hit Small Island Developing States
‘A Date with China’ media tour kicks off in Shaanxi
BEIJING, April 24 (APP): China’s complete victory in eradicating absolute poverty is a magnificent undertaking and the targeted poverty alleviation campaign plays a key role, Zhang Yong, deputy director of the Cyberspace Administration of China’s news and communications bureau, said. “Families and individuals in many poverty-stricken regions in China like Zhashui county have shed off… Continue reading ‘A Date with China’ media tour kicks off in Shaanxi
Xinjiang enjoys religious harmony, socioeconomic stability: Deputy Governor
URUMQI, April 24 (APP): China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region enjoys social stability and sound economic development while the people belonging to all ethnic groups including Muslims living in a complete harmony, Deputy Governor Erkin Tuniyaz said. “Xinjiang’s religious freedom and social and economic stability is well maintained and presence of concentration camps and allegations of genocide… Continue reading Xinjiang enjoys religious harmony, socioeconomic stability: Deputy Governor
Agreement of implantation of water uses for CPEC-sponsored $2.4 billion AJK-based Kohala Hydropower project signed
MIRPUR (AJK): Apr 23 (APP):Beijing China-origin entrepreneur – Kohala Hydropower Company Ltd and Azad Jammu Kashmir government Friday signed an agreement regarding the implantation of water uses of the upcoming CPEC-sponsored Kohala Hydropower project being construction over Jhelum river passing through AJK’s capital district of Muzaffarabad. The project will produce 1,124 megawatt electricity costing $2.4… Continue reading Agreement of implantation of water uses for CPEC-sponsored $2.4 billion AJK-based Kohala Hydropower project signed
Senior Pakistani diplomat assures all help to acid-victim Nafiah’s family, as US police hunts for her attacker
NEW YORK, Apr 23 (APP):Pakistan’s Consul General Ayesha Ali has offered support and assistance to the family of Nafia Ikram, the 21-year-old student, who was badly scarred when an unidentified man threw acid at her face near her home in Long Island, a New York City’s suburb, as police hunts for the attacker. Ayesha Ali… Continue reading Senior Pakistani diplomat assures all help to acid-victim Nafiah’s family, as US police hunts for her attacker
Ambassador Moin meets President Xinhua News Agency
BEIJING, April 23 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin Ul Haque met President and Editor-in-Chief of Xinhua News Agency, He Ping at the Xinhua Headquarters here on Thursday. The two sides discussed to strengthen cooperation between the news agencies of Pakistan and China. They appreciated that Pakistan-China All Weathers Strategic Cooperative Partnership spanned all areas of… Continue reading Ambassador Moin meets President Xinhua News Agency
Chinese firm to build 82MWs hydropower plant in Chitral, costing $200m
BEIJING, April 23 (APP):China’s Sinohydro will build a run-of-the-river hydropower plant in Chitral of Pakistan’s northern KP province to produce 82MWs, or 380 GWh of clean energy per annum at the cost of $200 million. The Turtonas-Uzghor hydropower project will be executed by Uzghor Hydropower Pvt. Ltd., a consortium of China’s hydropower giant Sinohydro and… Continue reading Chinese firm to build 82MWs hydropower plant in Chitral, costing $200m
UN chief urges world leaders to tackle climate change at US-hosted summit
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday told world leaders attending the Climate Summit, hosted by the United States, to take urgent climate action, as “Mother Nature is not waiting.” In sharply-worded remarks from UN Headquarters in New York, he called for a price on carbon, end subsidies for fossil fuels and stop… Continue reading UN chief urges world leaders to tackle climate change at US-hosted summit
UN chief urges commitment to planet’s restoration
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for commitment to restoring the planet, and to making peace with nature, in his message marking International Mother Earth Day, which was celebrated on Thursday. This year’s observation is taking place as the planet is at “a tipping point”, he said, as humanity continues… Continue reading UN chief urges commitment to planet’s restoration
Pakistani students help Chinese to learn English in Yanan province
BEIJING, April 22 (APP): In a learning aid program, several Pakistani students in China met online with the primary and secondary school students in a once-impoverished county in southwestern China. The introductory session held last week was part of a study assistance program organised by the Silk Road School (SRS) of Renmin University of China… Continue reading Pakistani students help Chinese to learn English in Yanan province
UN chief urges world leaders to tackle climate change at US-hosted summit
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Thursday told world leaders attending the Climate Summit, hosted by the United States, to take urgent climate action, as “Mother Nature is not waiting.” In sharply-worded remarks from UN Headquarters in New York, he called for a price on carbon, end subsidies for fossil fuels and… Continue reading UN chief urges world leaders to tackle climate change at US-hosted summit
China strongly condemns Quetta terrorist attack, supports Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts
BEIJING, April 22 (APP): China on Thursday strongly condemned the terror attack on a hotel in Quetta and vowed to firmly continue supporting Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts, and jointly maintain and promote regional security and stability. “China strongly condemns terrorist attack in Quetta, expresses its condolences to the victims and extends its sympathy to the… Continue reading China strongly condemns Quetta terrorist attack, supports Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts
FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to Iran of special importance: Chinese Scholar
BEIJING, April 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to Iran is of special importance during which both sides discussed regional security and economic cooperation. “I have noticed two important points: one is that both sides discussed regional security issues, and the other is that both sides discussed economic cooperation under the new situation,”… Continue reading FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to Iran of special importance: Chinese Scholar
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