BEIJING, Dec 8 (APP): The China-Pakistan joint air force training amid the COVID-19 pandemic shows the profound friendship between China and Pakistan, which is conducive to improving the comprehensive combat capability of the two militaries, the Chinese experts said on Tuesday. A batch of Chinese air force troops left for Pakistan Air Force base near… Continue reading China-Pakistan joint air force training amid pandemic shows profound friendship: Experts
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UN urges change in Afghan law to make justice system work for women survivors of violence
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (APP): Afghanistan’s justice system is continuing to fail female victims of violence and sex crimes, despite a 2009 law that was hailed as a significant step forward in legal efforts to protect them, according to a new United Nations (UN) report. “I acknowledge the efforts made by the Afghan authorities over… Continue reading UN urges change in Afghan law to make justice system work for women survivors of violence
UN chief underscores aviation industry’s ‘critical role’ in pandemic recovery
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for greater support for the coronavirus-hit aviation sector to allow it to better weather the global economic crisis sparked by the pandemic. “Aviation is an important engine of our world, and will play a critical role in lifting the world to recovery from COVID-19.… Continue reading UN chief underscores aviation industry’s ‘critical role’ in pandemic recovery
UN voices concern over transfer of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to a Bay of Bengal island
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (APP): The head of the United Nations (UN) refugee agency, UNHCR, has voiced concerns over the reported relocation of some Rohingya refugees by Bangladeshi authorities, to an island off the country’s coast, in the Bay of Bengal. “Any transfer must follow a voluntary, informed decision, Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner… Continue reading UN voices concern over transfer of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to a Bay of Bengal island
Cultural relics from seven Asian countries including Pakistan go on display in China
BEIJING, Nov 7 (APP): Nearly 200 sets of cultural relics from seven Asian countries including Pakistan went on display at the Hebei Museum in North China’s Hebei Province. Be Together in the East: Special Exhibition on the Civilization of Ancient Asia displays a total of 190 relics from China, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab… Continue reading Cultural relics from seven Asian countries including Pakistan go on display in China
At UN, scientists confident that coronavirus vaccines will be available for all in 2021
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 06 (APP):Scientists developing coronavirus vaccines have expressed optimism that by the end of next year, all people everywhere will have access to safe and effective treatments against a disease which has disrupted the entire world. Principals from BioNTech and Oxford University – both pioneers in the COVID vaccine rollout participated in an… Continue reading At UN, scientists confident that coronavirus vaccines will be available for all in 2021
Chinese Defense Minister’s visits to Pakistan, Nepal of great practical significance: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Dec 6 (APP):Chinese Defense Minister, Gen. Wei Fenghe’s last week visits to Pakistan and Nepal was of great practical significance for safeguarding the security of border areas of the southwestern China. “In the China`s southwest, Nepal and Pakistan are very important friendly neighbors. Therefore, General Wei Fenghe’s trip is of great practical significance for… Continue reading Chinese Defense Minister’s visits to Pakistan, Nepal of great practical significance: Cheng Xizhong
UN chief welcomes Kuwait’s efforts in building bridges of understanding in Gulf region
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the efforts and contributions of Kuwait towards defusing tensions in the Persian Gulf region and beyond. “The secretary-general is encouraged by the statement by the foreign minister of Kuwait and other reports that the Gulf rift is close to a resolution,” the Secretary-General’s Spokesman, Stephane… Continue reading UN chief welcomes Kuwait’s efforts in building bridges of understanding in Gulf region
Coronavirus vaccines do not mean pandemic is over: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):The roll-out of coronavirus vaccines to fight the pandemic will not by itself eliminate the deadly coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the regular Geneva briefing on Friday that progress on vaccines, in recent days, “gives us all a lift, and… Continue reading Coronavirus vaccines do not mean pandemic is over: WHO
Ambassador Haque invites enterprises from Macao SAR to invest in CPEC projects
BEIJING, Nov 5 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque invited enterprises from Macao to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, especially under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He made this offer in a meeting with Ms. Wang Dong, Acting Commissioner of the Liaison Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macao Special Administrative Region.… Continue reading Ambassador Haque invites enterprises from Macao SAR to invest in CPEC projects
Chinese enterprise to set up gene and cell technology research centre in Pakistan
BEIJING, Dec 5 (APP):A Chinese enterprise in collaboration with a Pakistani partner will market its products as well as set up a gene and cell research and transformation center in Pakistan. “Initially, Shenyang Biotech and Biomedicine Group will be marketing its products in Pakistan through Dynamic Engineering Automation Group and later on they will establish… Continue reading Chinese enterprise to set up gene and cell technology research centre in Pakistan
Pakistani envoy gives UN counter-terrorism chief dossier on India’s terror campaign
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has held a meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, Vladimir Voronkov, and gave him the dossier regarding Indian involvement in terrorist activities against Pakistan, an official of the Pakistani Mission said Friday. The UN counter-terrorism chief promised to “study” the dossier,… Continue reading Pakistani envoy gives UN counter-terrorism chief dossier on India’s terror campaign
UN says Indian farmers have right to stage peaceful protests
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (APP):The United Nations (UN) said on Friday that the Indian farmers have the right to peaceful protest and that the authorities should allow them to demonstrate. “People have a right to demonstrate peacefully, and authorities need to let them do so,” UN Secretary-General’s Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a… Continue reading UN says Indian farmers have right to stage peaceful protests
Chinese business entities seek joint business ventures in Pakistan
BEIJING, Dec 4 (APP): Several Chinese business entities have expressed desire to start joint business ventures with Pakistani companies in Pakistan, said Mir Faisal Yaqoob, a Pakistani businessman now settled in China for past 24 years. “We have already discussed with a few departments and business communities in China who want to do joint ventures… Continue reading Chinese business entities seek joint business ventures in Pakistan
Pakistan calls for ‘just resolution’ of Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Mideast peace
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 04 (APP):Reaffirming its full support to the Palestinians’ struggle for self-determination and against foreign occupation, Pakistan has urged the international community to help them establish an independent State of their own with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital. “The tragedy of Palestine is the collective failure of the international community to uphold the… Continue reading Pakistan calls for ‘just resolution’ of Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Mideast peace
Coronavirus could push over 200 million more people into extreme poverty: UN data
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):An additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030, due to the severe long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number to more than a billion worldwide, a new study from the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has found. According to the study, released on Thursday,… Continue reading Coronavirus could push over 200 million more people into extreme poverty: UN data
UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP):The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday issued its largest ever emergency funding appeal for $6.4 billion to reach 300 million people, including more than 190 million children affected by humanitarian crises amidst the coronavirus pandemic, with essential support and services through the end of 2021. The appeal is a 35… Continue reading UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million children worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises
At Covid-19 summit, ECOSOC chief urges a ‘bold’ world response to fight pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Thursday called for a “bold” response by the world community to the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed 1.5 million live worldwide, disrupted economies, and left tens of millions of people unemployed in rich and poor countries.… Continue reading At Covid-19 summit, ECOSOC chief urges a ‘bold’ world response to fight pandemic
China welcomes, appreciates Afghan govt-Taliban peace deal in Doha, Qatar
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China on Thursday welcomed and appreciated the preliminary deal reached between the Afghan government and Taliban representatives in Doha, Qatar, to press on with peace talks, their first written agreement in 19 years. “China welcomes and appreciates the agreement reached between two sides on realizing peace at an early date which is… Continue reading China welcomes, appreciates Afghan govt-Taliban peace deal in Doha, Qatar
China acknowledges major progress in CPEC infrastructure, energy projects
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China on Thursday acknowledged a major progress, especially in the infrastructure and energy projects, being completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. “CPEC is an important pilot programme in China and Pakistan joint efforts to build the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and there has been a major progress recently especially in… Continue reading China acknowledges major progress in CPEC infrastructure, energy projects
