LONDON, Apr 22 (APP):United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP said on Sunday that the UK stands in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world and with the government and people of Sri Lanka. According to a statement issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office here on Sunday, speaking after the attacks… Continue reading UK stands in solidarity with government and people of Sri Lanka:Jeremy Hunt
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UN, world leaders condemn Sri Lanka attacks targeting churches, hotels
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said he was “outraged” by the terror attacks in Sri Lanka where more than 200 have been killed and hundreds injured by a series of explosions inside churches and hotels as Christians gathered to celebrate Easter, and he called for the perpetrators to be “swiftly… Continue reading UN, world leaders condemn Sri Lanka attacks targeting churches, hotels
Data Tells: Economic corridor to further boost Pakistan’s development
BEIJING, April 21 (APP):The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), from China’s Kashgar to Pakistan’s Gwadar, has managed to promote connectivity across Pakistan by a network of highways, railways, pipelines, and optical cables and is expected to further boost the economic growth of Pakistan. Expected to link the Silk Road Economic Belt in the north with the… Continue reading Data Tells: Economic corridor to further boost Pakistan’s development
China provides technical support to Pakistan in building infrastructure, mitigating natural disasters
BEIJING, April 21 (APP):Chinese Academy of Sciences has provided technical support to assist Pakistan in building its infrastructure and mitigating natural disasters, Cao Jinghua, director of international cooperation at the academy said. “We hope our joint research centers and scientific projects will greatly benefit people overseas,” Cao told the Chinese media on Sunday. China, he… Continue reading China provides technical support to Pakistan in building infrastructure, mitigating natural disasters
US senator Elizabeth Warren becomes first 2020 presidential candidate to call for Trump’s impeachment
NEW YORK, Apr 21 (APP):US Senator Elizabeth Warren has became the most senior Democrat, and the first 2020 presidential candidate, to call for the start of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump following the release of the special counsel’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 American election and the Trump presidential campaign. “The (Robert)… Continue reading US senator Elizabeth Warren becomes first 2020 presidential candidate to call for Trump’s impeachment
Killing of an Egyptian peacekeeper in Mali ‘may constitute war crime’, UN chief warns
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 21 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned that the killing of one peacekeeper from Egypt and wounding of four others in an improvised roadside mine explosion hitting a UN peacekeeping convoy in Mali on Saturday, and warned that the attack may constitute a war crime. The UN chief issued a statement in… Continue reading Killing of an Egyptian peacekeeper in Mali ‘may constitute war crime’, UN chief warns
Gwadar Port Free Zone being modeled after Shekou Industrial Zone in Shenzhen, China
BEIJING, April 20 (APP):Gwadar Port Free Zone will be modeled after the Shekou Industrial Zone in Shenzhen, China, comprising a port, an industrial park, and residential and business areas. Once completed, the free zone will spur economic growth in Balochistan province and the rest of Pakistan, according to a report of China.org.cn. So far, more… Continue reading Gwadar Port Free Zone being modeled after Shekou Industrial Zone in Shenzhen, China
Work-related fatalities reach 2.8 million annually worldwide: ILO
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 20 (APP):Stress, excessively-long working hours and disease, contribute to the deaths of nearly 2.8 million workers every year, while an additional 374 million people get injured or fall ill because of their jobs, according to the UN labour agency, ILO. In a new report underlining International Labour Organization’s message that no paid… Continue reading Work-related fatalities reach 2.8 million annually worldwide: ILO
CPEC, BRI economic initiative, not targeted at any third country: Wang Yi
BEIJING, April 19 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Friday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative, was an economic cooperation programme and did not target any third country. “We have stated clearly on many occasions that the BRI including the CPEC is an only economic initiative… Continue reading CPEC, BRI economic initiative, not targeted at any third country: Wang Yi
Libyan children ‘at imminent risk of injury or death’ as conflict escalates: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 19 (APP):An increasing number of children are “at imminent risk of injury or death”, two senior UN officials have warned, citing a surge of aggression in crisis-torn Libya. General Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), which controls much of eastern and southern Libya, has waged a two-week military campaign… Continue reading Libyan children ‘at imminent risk of injury or death’ as conflict escalates: UN
PM Imran Khan named among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2019
NEW YORK, Apr 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan has been named among the ‘100 Most Influential people’ of 2019 by Time, a mass-circulation US magazine, with a senior journalist underscoring his potential to turn Pakistan around towards a better future. The prestigious list, unveiled on Wednesday, selected the “influential people” under four categories: leaders, pioneers,… Continue reading PM Imran Khan named among Time’s 100 most influential people of 2019
Karot hydropower project to be operational by year 2020
BEIJING, April 18 (APP):The Karot hydropower project, being developed on build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is scheduled to be completed by the year 2020. The project was launched at the end of 2015 and after completion, it will be operated by the construction contractor for 30 years. Afterward, the ownership will be… Continue reading Karot hydropower project to be operational by year 2020
Indian PM Modi seeking re-election by running anti-Muslim campaigns, not his record in office: NYT article
NEW YORK, Apr 18 (APP):India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking re-election by stoking fear among the Hindu majority of the potential dangers posed by Indian Muslims and Pakistan, and not on the basis of his performance over last five years, according to an opinion piece published in The New York Times Thursday. “The campaign… Continue reading Indian PM Modi seeking re-election by running anti-Muslim campaigns, not his record in office: NYT article
UN envoy calls heavy shelling in Libyan populated areas, civilian deaths ‘blatant violation’ of int’l law
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 18 (APP):Heavy overnight shelling which hit a densely-populated neighbourhood of Libya’s capital, Tripoli, was condemned “in the strongest terms” by the head of the UN Mission there, after “scores” of civilians were reportedly killed and injured. “Horrible night of random shelling of residential areas”, tweeted UN Special Representative Ghassan Salame on Wednesday… Continue reading UN envoy calls heavy shelling in Libyan populated areas, civilian deaths ‘blatant violation’ of int’l law
Torture still practiced in Afghan detention centres: UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 18 (APP):Torture is still widespread in Afghanistan’s State-run prisons for detainees linked to ongoing conflict there, the UN noted, while also noting an “encouraging reduction” in the level of abuse since 2016. Based on interviews with more than 600 detainees and published jointly by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and… Continue reading Torture still practiced in Afghan detention centres: UN report
SAMENA Leaders’ Summit to be held in Dubai on April 18
Dubai, Apr 17 (APP):All arrangements have been finalized to drive discussion on 5G commercialization at SAMENA Leaders’ Summit scheduled to be held in Dubai on April 18. Hosting for the sixth consecutive year at region’s most important telecommunications summit, Huawei, a world leading provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, will… Continue reading SAMENA Leaders’ Summit to be held in Dubai on April 18
China home to 20 million Muslims, over 35,000 mosques guarantees normal religious practices: Spokesperson
BEIJING, April 17 (APP):China Wednesday said it guaranteed normal religious practices and respect the customs of religious believers and asked the western media to abide by journalistic ethics while reporting about vocational training institutions in Xinjiang. “First of all, I want to correct you again. I don’t know what the ‘re-education camp’ you are talking… Continue reading China home to 20 million Muslims, over 35,000 mosques guarantees normal religious practices: Spokesperson
No deadline to withdraw technical hold from UNSC Sanctions Committee: China
BEIJING, April 17 (APP):A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Wednesday rejected a claim that China was given a deadline to withdraw its ‘technical hold’ it put to further discuss the listing issue at United Nations Security Council’s 1267 Committee and said the listing issue should be resolved through cooperation and consensus. “I don’t know where you… Continue reading No deadline to withdraw technical hold from UNSC Sanctions Committee: China
Pakistani students bag top positions in music, speech competitions held in Beijing
BEIJING, April 16 (APP)::Pakistani students clinched top positions in music, speech and photography competitions, organized within the framework of the 2nd Silk Road and Young Dreams, an international gala event of youth exchange. Over 30 young Pakistani students from educational institutions in China and Pakistan took part in the competitions and elegantly displayed their talents… Continue reading Pakistani students bag top positions in music, speech competitions held in Beijing
Measles cases triple globally in 2019: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (APP):The number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has tripled compared with the same time last year, according to the United Nations health agency. The World Health Organization (WHO) said provisional data indicated that a “a clear trend”, with all regions of the world seeing… Continue reading Measles cases triple globally in 2019: UN
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
