Category: International News

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (APP):A plan to withdraw forces from front lines in and around the key Yemeni port of Hudaydah has been accepted by pro-Government forces and Houthi rebels, the UN Special Envoy to the country has told the Security Council, warning however that war shows “no sign of abating” elsewhere. The envoy, Martin… Continue reading Plan for troop pullback ‘now accepted’ by rival forces around key Yemen port: UN envoy

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):China Monday rejected assertion that it was ignoring Indian core concerns and territorial integrity and emphasized that Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was open and inclusive economic cooperation program and had never been involved in territorial disputes. “I want to emphasize that the Belt and Road Initiative is an open and inclusive… Continue reading BRI has never been involved in territorial disputes: China

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Yang Monday said China and Pakistan were good neighbor, friends, and partners in all weather and withstood test of time and changes in the international landscape. He made these remarks in his meeting with Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwala who was currently… Continue reading China-Pakistan friendship withstands test of time, changes in international landscape: Wang

BEIJING, April 15 (APP):China Monday highly applauded Pakistan for releasing guidelines to implement the National Action Plan as per United Nations Security Council’s resolution and said it showed its resolve to fight terrorism. “China noticed the relevant report. The newly released guidelines are Pakistan’s latest measures to implement National Action Plan,” Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson… Continue reading Pakistan’s new guidelines show resolve to firmly implement UNSC’s resolution: China

NEW YORK, Apr 15 (APP):The speaker of the US House of Representatives has asked officials to review security measures intended to protect newly-elected Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after President Donald Trump tweeted a video attacking Ms. Omar using images of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “Following the president’s tweet, I spoke with the sergeant-at-arms… Continue reading US House speaker orders security review to protect Muslim Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after Trump tweet

BEIJING, April 14 (APP):Pakistan ranked third in the number of international students currently studying in China with 28,023 students, according to a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Education. South Korea ranked first with 50,600 students, followed by Thailand with 28,608, India with 23,198, and the United States with 20,996. A total of 492,185 international… Continue reading Over 28,000 Pakistanis among 500,000 international students in China

LONDON, Apr 13 (APP):The Pakistan High Commission (PHC) London has invited applications for the membership of Overseas Pakistanis Youth Council (OPYC). According to a PHC press release, the Government of Pakistan was in the process of launching the Overseas Pakistanis Youth Council (OPYC) under the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) to engage with the young Pakistanis… Continue reading Applications invited for membership of Overseas Pakistanis Youth Council

BEIJING, April 13 (APP):Over 30 Pakistani youths displayed their talents by elegantly contesting in music, speech, sand painting and photography competitions at the opening day of 2nd Silk Road and Young Dreams held here on Saturday. Pakistani youths along with nearly 300 contestants from 70 countries in five continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, America and… Continue reading Pakistani youths display talents at 2nd ‘Silk Road & Young Dreams’ held in Beijing

UNITED NATIONS, April 12 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday strongly condemned the ‘cowardly’attack in Quetta in which 18 people were killed and 48 injuries. A statement issued by his spokesman said the UN chief was “shocked” at the attack, and he extends his condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and… Continue reading UN Chief slams terrorist attack in Quetta

BEIJING, April 12 (APP):While commenting on the current situation in Sudan, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Friday said China believed that the Sudanese side had the ability to handle its internal affairs and safeguard the peace and stability of the country. “We believe that the Sudanese side has the ability to handle its internal affairs,”… Continue reading Sudan has ability to handle internal affairs, safeguard peace and stability: China

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (APP):A UN rights experts has said the arrest of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange by police in the United Kingdom, after the Ecuadorian Government decided to stop granting him asylum in their London embassy, exposed him to “the risk of serious human rights violations”, if extradited to the United States. Special Rapporteur… Continue reading UN rights experts slam Assange arrest

London, Apr 11 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, called on Mayor of London, Mr. Sadiq Khan at his office on April 10. According to a statement of Pakistan High Commission issued here Thursday, The High Commissioner briefed the Mayor on business opportunities, promotion of bilateral trade and identified areas… Continue reading Mayor of London receives Pakistani High Commissioner

BEIJING, April 11 (APP):Expressing serious concerns over the prevailing situation in Libya, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Thursday said China was willing to work with the international community to prevent further escalation in Libya. “Like many members of the international community, China is highly concerned about the development of the situation in Libya,” Lu Kang… Continue reading China willing to work with world community to prevent further escalation in Libya: FM

BEIJING, April 11 (APP):A sick Pakistani peacekeeping soldier was rescued with the assistance of China’s second peacekeeping helicopter contingent last week in Darfur, Sudan. This has been the third emergency medical rescue mission of this contingent since its deployment, according to a report of China Military Online here. According to details, the Operations Room of… Continue reading Sick Pakistani peacekeeper rescued by Chinese medical mission in Darfur, Sudan

BEIJING, April 11 (APP):A number of Pakistani companies will participate in the fifth Maritime Silk Road Brands Expo scheduled to open in Shishi of Quanzhou, in East China’s Fujian province on April 18. To date, 362 companies from over 40 countries and regions including Pakistan, France, South Korea, Italy, Japan, Australia, Russia, Indonesia, Mongolia and… Continue reading Pakistani companies to participate in Maritime Silk Road brands Expo in Fujian, China