MAKKAH, Sep 19 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan performed Umrah here in the wee hours of Wednesday at the Masjid-al-Haram and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The prime minister who is on a two-day State visit to Saudi Arabia arrived here Tuesday afternoon and offered his respects at the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). The… Continue reading PM performs Umrah; prays for prosperity of Pakistan; Kaaba doors opened for Imran Khan
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UN awaits details citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (APP):The United Nations is looking forward to the details of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plans to grant citizenship to Pakistan-born children of Afghan refugees, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. “We have to see the details,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a question at the regular noon briefing at… Continue reading UN awaits details citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children
UN officials hail agreement over buffer zone to spare civilians in Syria’s Idlib
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General and the world body’s humanitarian chief have welcomed the agreement between Turkey and Russia to create a demilitarized buffer zone protecting civilians living in Idlib, Syria, and called on all warring parties and countries supporting them to make it effective. In a statement, UN chief Antonio Guterres… Continue reading UN officials hail agreement over buffer zone to spare civilians in Syria’s Idlib
Peking University organizes seminar, exhibition to showcase Gandhara civilization
BEIJING, Sep 19 (APP):Peking University has organized a well-attended seminar and an impressive photographic exhibition to further expand cultural linkages between China and Pakistan and showcase Gandhara civilization and relics among Chinese scholars, researchers and students. The seminar and exhibition were arranged by the School of Foreign Languages, Institute of Humanity and Social Sciences,… Continue reading Peking University organizes seminar, exhibition to showcase Gandhara civilization
73rd UNGA session opens, with focus on issues from gender equality to environment
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 19 (APP):The 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Tuesday, with its President setting seven priorities for her year in office ranging from gender equality to environment as well as to bring the world body closer to the people. In her first keynote address to the 193-member Assembly, President… Continue reading 73rd UNGA session opens, with focus on issues from gender equality to environment
PM pays his respects at Raza-e-Rasool (SAW); offers Magrib prayers, Nawafil
MADINAH, Sep 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) and offered Magrib prayer and Nawafil at Riaz-ul-Jannah. The doors of Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) were specially opened for the prime minister and his delegation. On arrival of the prime minister, hundreds of Pakistanis gathered in Masjid-e-Nabvi and raised slogans in favour of… Continue reading PM pays his respects at Raza-e-Rasool (SAW); offers Magrib prayers, Nawafil
COAS calls on Chinese CMC, areas of further bilateral military cooperation discussed
BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Vice Chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC), General Zhang Youxia on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Zhang Youxia said China greatly valued its time tested relations with Pakistan and its Army.… Continue reading COAS calls on Chinese CMC, areas of further bilateral military cooperation discussed
Pakistan wishes to build relations with US on basis of mutual respect: Naval Chief
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (APP):Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M) has said that Pakistan wishes to further build on its relationship with the United States on the basis on mutual respect, and mutuality of interests. He made these remarks while talking to representatives of Pakistan and American media at the Pakistan Embassy… Continue reading Pakistan wishes to build relations with US on basis of mutual respect: Naval Chief
CPEC provides important new trade route between China and the Gulf: Shaukat Aziz
BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP):Former prime minister Shaukat Aziz has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under Belt and Road initiative, would reduce the distance between China and the Gulf, providing an important new trade route. The CPEC agreement can lead to substantial job creation, the growth of industrial estates around the… Continue reading CPEC provides important new trade route between China and the Gulf: Shaukat Aziz
China hopes Pak-Afghan relations will develop in healthy, stable manner
BEIJING, Sep 18 (APP): Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Tuesday hoped that Afghanistan and Pakistan’s relations would develop in a healthy and stable manner. He was commenting on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s recent visit to Afghanistan. “As a common neighbour and friend of Afghanistan and Pakistan, China hopes that Afghanistan and Pakistan relations will develop… Continue reading China hopes Pak-Afghan relations will develop in healthy, stable manner
Pak High Commission London invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries
LONDON, Sep 18 (APP):The High Commission of Pakistan in London has invited applications from the Pakistani community for conducting National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) surgeries during the months of October, November and December 2018. The step has been taken to ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community and the High Commission for… Continue reading Pak High Commission London invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries
PM arrives Saudi Arabia
MADINAH, Sep 18 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday arrived here on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Upon arrival at the airport, the prime minister was warmly received by Governor Madinah Prince Faisal bin Salman, Pakistan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, Khan Hasham bin Saddique, Saudi authorities and official of… Continue reading PM arrives Saudi Arabia
Pakistani business delegations to visit UK to promote trade , investments
LONDON, Sep 18 (APP):A delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is scheduled to undertake a week-long visit of the United Kingdom (UK) to explore and promote bilateral trade between Pakistan and the UK, High Commission sources said. Commercial Section of the Pakistan High Commission London sources said that FPCCI delegation… Continue reading Pakistani business delegations to visit UK to promote trade , investments
UN calls for urgent action to end TB
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP):A high-level U.N. meeting next week may jolt efforts to fight tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, as countries around the world are not doing enough to do so, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, at the release of the latest Global Tuberculosis Report. The report shows that worldwide, tuberculosis… Continue reading UN calls for urgent action to end TB
US awaits details of citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP):The United Nations is looking forward to the details of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plans to grant citizenship to Pakistan-born children of Afghan refugees, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. “We have to see the details,” Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a question at the regular noon briefing at… Continue reading US awaits details of citizenship plans for Pakistan-born Afghan children
Pakistan calls for de-escalation of violence in Afghanistan to boost chances of negotiated peace
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP): Pakistan has urged all warring sides in Afghanistan to agree on de-escalation of violence in a bid to create an atmosphere for a negotiated peace process, while emphasizing that there is no military solution to the conflict. “For many years, Imran Khan, Pakistan’s recently elected Prime Minister, has declared that… Continue reading Pakistan calls for de-escalation of violence in Afghanistan to boost chances of negotiated peace
Multilateralism, dialogue key to addressing complex global challenges: UNGA president
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP):The outgoing UN General Assembly President, Miroslav Lajcak, Monday highlighted the importance of the spirit of multilateralism and dialogue to address the complex and growing challenges confronting the world. “The stakes are high, we need to take the right road,” Lajcak said in his final address to the 193-member General… Continue reading Multilateralism, dialogue key to addressing complex global challenges: UNGA president
A child dies every 5 seconds worldwide: new UN report
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18 (APP):An estimated 6.3 million children died before their 15th birthdays in 2017, or one every five seconds, mostly due to a lack of water, sanitation, nutrition and basic health facilities. The new mortality estimates study, was released on Monday by the UN Children’s Fund, together with UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, the… Continue reading A child dies every 5 seconds worldwide: new UN report
Wang Yi to lead Chinese delegation at UN General Assembly’s general debate
BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Want Yi will lead Chinese delegation to attend the general debate of the 73rd session of the United National Assembly on September 25, a spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry announced on Monday. “The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly will open at the United Nations Headquarters in… Continue reading Wang Yi to lead Chinese delegation at UN General Assembly’s general debate
India-Pakistan’s membership widens SCO potential to fight against terrorism: Rashid Alimov
BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP):Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary General, Rashid Alimov has said that the membership of India and Pakistan in the SCO widened the opportunities of the organization and its potential to fight against terrorism and extremism as well as added new dimensions to the economic and humanitarian cooperation. “Today both states are an… Continue reading India-Pakistan’s membership widens SCO potential to fight against terrorism: Rashid Alimov
- UN experts slams Israel’s ‘sexual assault and violence’ against women, children in Gaza
- Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization & Board of Investment, Abdul Aleem Khan inspecting land slide.
- Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori is meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi at Governor House, Provincial Information Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon and Provincial Culture Minister Zulfiqar Ali Shah are also present on this occasion.
- President Asif Ali Zardari addressing the banquet hosted by the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti.
- Additional Secretary Social Welfare Muhammad Farooq and Program Manager UNICEF Dr. Hassam in a group photo along with other officials and participants during the closing ceremony of Child Protection Case Management Training.
