BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP):China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as one of its most prominent and successful flagship projects of the Belt and Road Initiative, has laid a sound foundation for modernization of Pakistan’s economy, said Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque. “In the next phase, the convergence of traditional and digital infrastructure would be essential… Continue reading CPEC laid sound foundation for modernization of Pakistan’s economy: Ambassador Haque
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At UN, Pakistan rejects India’s ‘baseless’ claims on Kartarpur sahib corridor
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Pakistan Wednesday categorically debunked an Indian claim at the United Nations that Islamabad had transferred the management of the Kartarpur sahib border crossing for Sikh pilgrims to a non-Sikh body. “We categorically reject India’s willful propaganda against the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor,” Pakistani delegate Muhammad Zulqarnain Chheena told the General Assembly… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan rejects India’s ‘baseless’ claims on Kartarpur sahib corridor
China-Pakistan defense cooperation conducive to promoting rebalance of power in South Asia: Global Times
BEIJING, Dec 3 (APP): The Indian reaction over security and defense cooperation between China and Pakistan was obviously an over-interpretation of actual situation as it was conducive to promoting the rebalance of power in South Asia. The security and defense cooperation between China and Pakistan can help enhance the confidence of other South Asian countries… Continue reading China-Pakistan defense cooperation conducive to promoting rebalance of power in South Asia: Global Times
UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Despite vehement opposition from European Union and other western nations as well as India, the UN General Assembly Wednesday adopted a Pakistan-Philippines sponsored resolution on promoting inter religious and intercultural dialogue that underscored the need for respecting sacred religious symbols. The resolution received a majority of 90 votes, none against,… Continue reading UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols
Nearly 100 world leaders, including PM Imran Khan, to speak at landmark UN session on coronavirus
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP): Nearly 100 world leaders, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, are set to address the U.N. General Assembly’s two-day special session, which opens Thursday, on the response to the deadly coronavirus pandemic and forge a united path forward to better recovery, including access to a vaccine. The pandemic has claimed… Continue reading Nearly 100 world leaders, including PM Imran Khan, to speak at landmark UN session on coronavirus
Coronavirus drives wages down, ILO report finds
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): Global pressure on wages from coronavirus will not stop with the arrival of a vaccine, the head of the International Labour Organization (ILO) warned Wednesday, coinciding with a major report showing how the pandemic had reversed a trend of rising wages across the world, hitting women workers and the low-paid… Continue reading Coronavirus drives wages down, ILO report finds
Sikhs hold big rally outside Indian consulate in New York in support of protesting farmers in India
NEW YORK, Dec 02 (APP): Hundreds of American-Sikhs staged a demonstration outside the Indian Consulate General in New York on Tuesday to express their support for the farmers in India protesting against new farm laws. Images from the protest site show large number of people, mostly Sikhs, raising anti-Modi slogans and holding placards that read,… Continue reading Sikhs hold big rally outside Indian consulate in New York in support of protesting farmers in India
At UN, Pakistan urges tough global action to defeat resurging fascist ideologies
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP):Pakistan called for “concerted” global action to defeat resurging fascist ideologies at a solemn meeting of the UN General Assembly held on Tuesday to commemorate victims of the Second World War. “We are, unfortunately, witnessing a global resurgence of fascist ideologies, hate speech, xenophobia, Islamophobia, incitement to violence and acts of… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan urges tough global action to defeat resurging fascist ideologies
UN chief voices deep worry over ‘grim realities’ endured by Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): The Palestinian people are facing “grim realities” as they confront the decreasing possibility of a negotiated settlement to end the conflict with Israel, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday. “I address you today with a deep sense of worry about the grim realities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the… Continue reading UN chief voices deep worry over ‘grim realities’ endured by Palestinians
Emergency funding needed to help coronavirus-hit poorer countries avoid economic collapse: ECOSOC chief
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): The President of U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for providing emergency financing for coronavirus-hit developing countries to enable them to avoid economic collapse, as he stressed the need for international cooperation at this critical stage. “There will be debt defaults and economic… Continue reading Emergency funding needed to help coronavirus-hit poorer countries avoid economic collapse: ECOSOC chief
Guangxi, Guangdong regions big markets for Pakistan’s quality merchandise, attractive handicrafts: Commercial Counselor
GUANGZHOU, Dec 2 (APP): China’s Guangxi autonomous region and Guangdong province are big markets for Pakistani products and there is a need to further explore these areas to enhance exports from Pakistan, said Muhammad Irfan, Commercial Counselor, Pakistan Consulate General, Guangzhou, China. “Nanning, Guangxi autonomous region and whole of the Guangdong province are basically a… Continue reading Guangxi, Guangdong regions big markets for Pakistan’s quality merchandise, attractive handicrafts: Commercial Counselor
Chinese defense chief’s South Asia tour to safeguard regional security: Global Times
BEIJING, Dec 2 (APP): Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to key neighbors – Pakistan and Nepal in the Southwest border were of practical meaning to safeguard regional security, according to observers. Wei met with Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad and discussed a wide range of… Continue reading Chinese defense chief’s South Asia tour to safeguard regional security: Global Times
Sino-Pak cooperation in logistics contributes to trade facilitation between two countries
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): With the deepening of China-Pakistan trade ties, joint ventures and other in-depth cooperation in logistics sector contribute to trade facilitation between the two countries as China was Pakistan’s largest trading partner and the second largest export destination country. CP WWL, a joint venture between Freight Connection Pakistan and Worldwide Logistics Group,… Continue reading Sino-Pak cooperation in logistics contributes to trade facilitation between two countries
Ambassador Haque, Governor Guangxi explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque called on Governor of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Lan Tianli to review bilateral relations and explore new avenues of economic and commercial cooperation between Pakistan and Guangxi. Pakistan is participating as special partner of cooperation in the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO). During the… Continue reading Ambassador Haque, Governor Guangxi explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation
China Southern Airlines launches direct from Wuhan to Islamabad
BEIJING, Dec 1 (APP): China Southern Airlines has launched a direct flight linking the central Chinese city of Wuhan with Islamabad, according to the airline’s local branch in Hubei Province. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 787, departed with 143 passengers on Monday, carrying 12 tons of goods including communication devices and medical equipment,… Continue reading China Southern Airlines launches direct from Wuhan to Islamabad
Biden, UN Chief discuss ‘strengthened’ UN-US partnership on global issues; upholding peace, resolving conflicts
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 01 (APP): United States President-elect Joe Biden spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday and discussed the need for a “strengthened” US-UN partnership to address urgent global issues, including coronavirus pandemic, climate change, upholding peace and security and resolving conflicts. A readout from the president-elect’s transition team said that Biden thanked… Continue reading Biden, UN Chief discuss ‘strengthened’ UN-US partnership on global issues; upholding peace, resolving conflicts
Pakistan calls for equal participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 01 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, has called for ensuring “full and equal” participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society, including in coronavirus response and recovery. Speaking at a side event organized by the Office of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-general on Disability and… Continue reading Pakistan calls for equal participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres
Pakistan’s participation as special partner in CAEXPO to strengthen cooperation with China, ASEAN: China
BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP): Pakistan’s participation as special partner of cooperation in the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held in Nanning, Guangxi province of China showed its sincere wish to strengthen cooperation with China and ASEAN countries, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Monday. “As you said, this year for the first time, Pakistan was… Continue reading Pakistan’s participation as special partner in CAEXPO to strengthen cooperation with China, ASEAN: China
Visitors shop at Pakistani pavilion at China-ASEAN Expo
BEIJING, Nov 30 (APP): A large number of visitors showed keen interest in Pakistani products displayed at Pakistan pavilion set up in the exhibition area of the 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) being held in Nanning, Guangxi province China. Pakistan traders and businessmen exhibited jewellery, precious stones, marble, carpets, furniture, handicrafts, and sports goods at the… Continue reading Visitors shop at Pakistani pavilion at China-ASEAN Expo
UN chief calls for eliminating scourge of chemical weapons
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for “renewed determination” to eliminate chemical weapons from the world. In a message commemorating the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare on Monday, the UN chief said that the use of such weapons anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances, “is… Continue reading UN chief calls for eliminating scourge of chemical weapons
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