BEIJING, Jan 23 (APP)::Expressing satisfaction over visible progress made by Pakistan to strengthen its domestic counter-terrorism financing system, China on Thursday stressed that Pakistan’s political will and active efforts, ought to be recognized and encouraged by international community. “Pakistan has made great efforts to strengthen its domestic counter-terrorism financing system with visible progress. Its political… Continue reading China urges world community to recognize Pakistan’s counter-terrorism financing measures
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PM shares vision of strong Pakistan as wealth creation in public interest
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said his vision for a strong Pakistan was revival of industries for wealth creation, to be spent on the uplift of underprivileged segments in a welfare-oriented society. Speaking at ‘Breakfast at Davos’, an event jointly organized by Pathfinder Group and Martin Dow Group on the… Continue reading PM shares vision of strong Pakistan as wealth creation in public interest
Pakistan urges UNSC to implement its own resolutions on settling Kashmir issue
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (APP):Emphasizing the need for building United Nations’ capacity to deal with the threats to peace, a Pakistani delegate has called on the Security Council to resolve the decades-old Kashmir dispute by implementing its own resolutions that pledged the right of self-determination to the Kashmiri people to decide their destiny. “No amount… Continue reading Pakistan urges UNSC to implement its own resolutions on settling Kashmir issue
Top UN court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya Muslims; Guterres calls for compliance
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (APP):The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague ruled on Thursday that Myanmar must take action to protect Rohingya Muslims, who have been killed and driven from their homes in what the country’s accusers call a campaign of genocide. The court also ordered authorities to prevent the destruction of evidence… Continue reading Top UN court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya Muslims; Guterres calls for compliance
PM, EU President hold meeting in Davos; discuss GSP-Plus issues
DAVOS, Jan 23 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khanon Thursday met President of the European Union Parliament David Sassoli in Davos, Switzerland on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2020. During the meeting, issues related to GSP-Plus (Generalized System of Preferences) were discussed.
Pakistan urges U.N. to play ‘central role’ in resolving Palestinian-Israeli conflict
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (APP):Pakistan has called on the United Nations (UN)to respond to the challenges posed by the unilateral moves on the status of Jerusalem and the expanding Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory that have undermined the prospect of peace in the Middle East. “The United Nations, including the Security Council, have… Continue reading Pakistan urges U.N. to play ‘central role’ in resolving Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Pakistan not to become part of others’ conflict: Imran
DAVOS, Jan 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said Pakistan had suffered a lot by joining the US-led war against terror and from now onward it would only be a partner in peace and not to become a part of any conflict of others. “We have become (a) player of peace, we have tried to… Continue reading Pakistan not to become part of others’ conflict: Imran
India treading a dangerous path under BJP-RSS supremacist policy: PM
DAVOS, Jan 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday once again sharing his concerns said under the influence of German Nazis’ mindset, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in India was relentlessly implementing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) supremacist ideology against its minorities and moving on a path littered with disastrous consequences for the entire region.… Continue reading India treading a dangerous path under BJP-RSS supremacist policy: PM
China appoints new special envoy for Afghanistan
BEIJING, Jan 22 (APP):China has appointed Liu Jian as the new special envoy for Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Wednesday. “Special Envoy Liu is a senior diplomat who has served as China’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Malaysia, Pakistan and other countries”, he said during his regular briefing held here. The spokesperson said… Continue reading China appoints new special envoy for Afghanistan
UN backing Pakistan’s rescue and relief efforts in avalanches, rain-hit regions: Spokesman
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (APP):The United Nations and its humanitarian agencies are supporting Pakistan government-led response efforts to the heavy rain, snowfall and avalanches that struck parts of Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, causing heavy loss of life and property, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. Spokesman Stephane Dujarric told the regular noon briefing UN… Continue reading UN backing Pakistan’s rescue and relief efforts in avalanches, rain-hit regions: Spokesman
Economic growth targets set for emerging Pakistan: PM
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said his government had set definite targets for growth of economy through foreign investment and ease-of-doing business as the country gained strength in financial domain. Speaking at ‘Pakistan Country Strategy Dialogue’, a moderated session at World Economic Forum, the prime minister said his government was… Continue reading Economic growth targets set for emerging Pakistan: PM
Growing inequality closing door to better life for millions of people worldwide: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (APP):Economic inequality is growing across countries with more than 70 per cent of the global population, benefitting the wealthiest, according to flagship U.N. report The World Social Report 2020, released by the United Nations amid an ongoing summit of the world’s rich and powerful in Davos, Switzerland, said the historically high… Continue reading Growing inequality closing door to better life for millions of people worldwide: UN
PM, Singapore counterpart meet in Davos; express desire to further deepen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong have expressed their desire to further deepen bilateral ties between Pakistan and Singapore with focus on enhansing trade and investment. The two leaders expressed the desire during their meeting held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, a… Continue reading PM, Singapore counterpart meet in Davos; express desire to further deepen bilateral ties
Pakistani envoy Asad Khan rings New York Stock Exchange’s closing bell
NEW YORK, Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, Tuesday rang the NESTOL closing bell at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York at a prestigious ceremony that signals the end of trading for the day on Wall Street. NASDAQ is the premier United States Stock Exchange, while NESTOL is an… Continue reading Pakistani envoy Asad Khan rings New York Stock Exchange’s closing bell
Ambassador Hashmi meets vice president, Chinese AHE in Beijing
BEIJING,Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Naghmana Hashmi held a meeting with Vice President and Secretary General of the Chinese Academy of Higher Education (AHE), Jiang Enlai here at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing and discussed means to further enhance cooperation in the education mutually. Education Attache of the Embassy of Pakistan, Muhammad Suleman Mahsud, Deputy Secretary-General… Continue reading Ambassador Hashmi meets vice president, Chinese AHE in Beijing
Chairman Çalik Holding calls on PM
DAVOS: Jan 21 (APP):Ahmet Çalik, Chairman of Çalik Holding called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Davos, on the sidelines of WEF Annual Meeting 2020. Advisor on Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, SAPM Syed Zulfiqar Abbasi, SAPM Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Ambassador at large on Investments Ali Jehangir Siddiqui were… Continue reading Chairman Çalik Holding calls on PM
Imran, Trump discuss bilateral, regional issues, including Kashmir, Afghanistan
DAVOS:, Jan 21 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan met here with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of World Economic Forum 2020 on Tuesday, and discussed bilateral and regional issues, including Kashmir and the Afghan peace process. The prime minister along with his delegation reached here earlier in the day on a three-day official visit… Continue reading Imran, Trump discuss bilateral, regional issues, including Kashmir, Afghanistan
PM arrives in Switzerland to attend World Economic Forum 2020
DAVOS, Jan 21 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Tuesday to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2020 being held in Davos, Switzerland from January 21 to 23. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, and Special Assistants to PM Syed Zulfiqar Abbas… Continue reading PM arrives in Switzerland to attend World Economic Forum 2020
China with world community’s help wants to curb spread of new coronavirus
BEIJING, Jan 21 (APP):China Tuesday said it was willing to continue to deepen cooperation with the international community to respond to the new coronavirus and jointly maintain regional and global health security. “After the outbreak of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus, the Chinese government attaches great importance to the overall deployment of the epidemic… Continue reading China with world community’s help wants to curb spread of new coronavirus
Ambassador Hashmi extends greeting to Chinese people on New Year
BEIJING, Jan 21 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Naghmana Hashmi has extended her sincere greetings and good wishes to the people of China on the New Year 2020. “On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan, we convey our greetings to “The World and China Magazine” and the Chinese people for the New Year,… Continue reading Ambassador Hashmi extends greeting to Chinese people on New Year
- Pro-Palestinian protests embroil US colleges, prompting arrests
- PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
- Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese security
- Pakistani players celebrated the wicket of New Zealand batsman Michael Bracewell catch Babar Azam ball by Shadab Khan during the Fifth Twenty20 International cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Qaddafi cricket stadium
- Advisor at the Royal Court and General Secretary of Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
