Category: International News

BEIJING, July 10 (APP)::National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Pakistan Science Foundation have approved preliminary plans for 130 joint research projects in the context of climate change under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) . The fourth Call of Proposals between PSF and NSFC is open from April 22, 2020 to June 3, 2020… Continue reading China, Pakistan approve preliminary plans for 130 joint research projects

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 (APP):A UN human rights expert Friday criticized India for continuing its serious restrictions on Internet, access to information and on the peaceful protests in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, made that statement while presenting his report at the Human Rights Council… Continue reading UN expert asks India to end its repressive measures in Kashmir

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 09 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) Thursday announced it has begun the process to establish an independent panel that will review its handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well as how countries managed the outbreaks around the world. The announcement comes days after the White House formally informed the United Nations and… Continue reading WHO moves to establish independent panel to review coronavirus handling

LONDON Jul 09 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mohammad Nafees Zakaria Thursday said “new domicile law” in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) was contravened International law and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. He stated this while participating in a Virtual Seminar titled “New Domicile Law in Indian-Occupied Kashmir”, which was jointly… Continue reading New Domicile Law in IOK contravenes Int’l Law, UNSC resolutions: Nafees Zakaria

BEIJING, Jul 9 (APP):The border troops of China and India have been taking effective measures in disengagement, and the two sides will hold a new round of commander-level talks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. “China and India will continue dialogue and communication through military and diplomatic channels and hold meeting of working mechanism… Continue reading China, India to hold new round of commander level talks: FM

WASHINGTON, Jul 09 (APP):Pakistan and the United States Wednesday underscored the need for enhancing cooperation in the field of education at a webinar organized by the Pakistani embassy in Washington. Taking part in the online discussion on ‘Pakistan-U.S. Educational Cooperation’ were senior officials from the two countries as well as representatives of the academia, according… Continue reading US, Pakistan call for boosting cooperation in educational field

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 09 (APP):The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1.8° Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 2.7°F in at least one year, according to a new climate prediction issued by the World… Continue reading New UN study predicts consistent annual increases in global temperature

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 08 (APP):The sudden increase in demand for medical products to address the coronavirus pandemic has led to an expansion in the trafficking of substandard and falsified merchandise, according to new UN research published on Wednesday. “Health and lives are at risk with criminals exploiting the COVID-19 crisis to cash in on public… Continue reading Trafficking of substandard medical products, masks on the rise; UN warns

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 08 (APP):The Trump administration has begun the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that could affect the Geneva-based UN agency’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The notice of withdrawal, effective July 6, 2021, was sent Monday to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. It stems… Continue reading Trump administration notifies UN of intent to withdraw from WHO

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 08 (APP):Pakistan has notified the United Nations that it will be seeking re-election to the Geneva-based U.N. Human Rights Council, which has 47 elected members. In a note verbale to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Pakistani Mission to the UN said that Pakistan will contest one of the four seats reserved for the… Continue reading Pakistan to seek re-election to UN Human Rights Council to serve 2021-23 term

BEIJING, July 8 (APP):China’s military capabilities, including its joint combat capabilities and logistics support capabilities, are generally superior to India’s. Therefore, if crossfire occurs, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army can defeat the Indian army. However, crossfire is a lose-lose situation for the both countries, Song Zhongping, a military expert and TV commentator told Global Times.… Continue reading Chinese military’s combat, logistics support capabilities superior to India’s: Experts

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 08 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to issue a brief on the modes of transmission of the new coronavirus, a senior official has said. Epidemiologist Dr. Maria van Kerkhove, WHO technical lead on COVID-19, was responding to a journalist’s question at a news briefing in Geneva about an open letter… Continue reading WHO to issue new brief on airborne transmission of coronavirus, after further discussions

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 07 (APP):Pakistan has called for the inclusion of Hindutva fascism in the UN’s counter-terrorism endeavours, arguing that like other forms of violent supremacist movements its dystopian narrative also fuels terrorism. “Hindutva fascism, like other forms of violent supremacist movements, constitutes another form of terrorism, which must be encompassed in the UN’s counter-terrorism… Continue reading Pakistan calls on UN to include Hindutva fascism in its counter-terrorism push

BEIJING, July 7 (APP):Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui met with the new Afghan Ambassador to China, Javid Ahmed Qaem here, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations, the reconciliation process in Afghanistan and other issues of common concern. Yao Wen, deputy director of Asia Division in… Continue reading China’s Vice FM meets with new Afghan Ambassador in Beijing

BEIJING, Jul 7 (APP):Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Vladimir Norov on Tuesday conveyed best wishes for the speedy recovery of Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi from novel coronavirus. In his letter to Foreign Minister, Valdimir Norov expressed his sincere support to the foreign minister during this difficult time, according to the SCO Secretariat here.… Continue reading SCO SG wishes FM Qureshi speedy recovery from COVID-19

BEIJING, July 7 (APP)::China on Tuesday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan remarks about China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that it had boosted Pakistan economic and social development, people wellbeing and regional connectivity. “We agree with Prime Minister Imran Khan comments on the CPEC. There has been a major progress and it has boosted… Continue reading CPEC boosts Pakistan socio-economic development, people wellbeing: China