Category: International News

BEIJING, April 24 (APP):Defence Minister Engr. Khurram Dastgir attended the 15th Defense Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States held here on Tuesday. Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe presided over the meeting. The Defence ministers from the SCO member states including the defence ministers of China, Kazakhstan,… Continue reading Khurram Dastgir attends SCO Defence Minister’s meeting

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 24 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a prompt, effective and transparent investigation into recent airstrikes on civilians in Yemen, which claimed at least 50 lives, including children, and injured many others. In a statement attributable to his spokesperson, Guterres reminded all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law concerning… Continue reading UN chief condemns airstrikes on civilians in Yemen; calls for probe

  UNITED NATIONS, Apil 24 (APP):The United Nations disarmament chief has said that the world today faces challenges similar to the context that gave birth to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and that the threat of use of nuclear weapons is growing. “The geopolitical environment is deteriorating. Some of the most… Continue reading “With growing threat of nuclear weapon use, non-proliferation treaty more vital than ever” UN official

  UNITED NATIONS, April 24 (APP):Underscoring the need for overcoming negative stereotypes of young people, Pakistan has called for tapping their potential and creativity in an effort to prevent conflict and build peace. “Inspired by hope and optimism and an unbridled sense of idealism, the young are agents of change in their communities and societies,”… Continue reading Young people powerful agents for resolving, preventing conflict: Pakistan

WASHINGTON, April 23 (APP:The number of foreign students enrolling for American universities fell 3 per cent in the year 2016-17 and is expected to double this school year, according to a news report, and American universities are blaming the drop on the Trump administration’s stringent immigration policies. Conversely, competitive universities in other countries are benefiting… Continue reading Foreign students’ enrollment for US dropped 3% in 2017, projected to double this year

WASHINGTON, April 23 (APP):The Governor of Maryland State, Larry Hogan has praised the positive role being played by the Pakistani American residents of Maryland in the state economy and society in a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry. The conversation was held on the sideline of a community event in… Continue reading Maryland Governor praises role of Pakistani Americans in US development

BEIJING, April 23 (APP): Defence Minister, Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan along with defence ministers of other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) called on Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall here on Monday. The defence ministers of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and ambassador of India were present during the joint meeting. Khurram Dastgir… Continue reading Khurram Dastgir meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

BEIJING, April 23 (APP)::Chinese Defence Minister, Wei Fenghe said on Monday that China and Pakistan defence and military cooperation was the pillar of the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. He made these remarks while talking to visiting Defence Minister, Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan in a meeting held here. The Chinese defence minister… Continue reading China, Pakistan defence cooperation pillar of all-weather strategic partnership: We Fenghe

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (APP)::The UN Special Envoy for Climate Action, Michael Bloomberg, has announced a contribution of $4.5 million to the Organizations Climate Change Secretariat, the UNFCCC. The billionaire philanthropist and former Mayor of New York City, pledged last June to make up the Secretariats funding shortfall, caused by US President Donald Trumps announced… Continue reading Ex-New York mayor pledges $4.5 million to help UN fight climate change following Trump’s pullout from Paris accord

BEJING, April 23 (APP):Pakistan and China on Monday resolved to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation with the pledge to play a key role for regional stability through Shanghai Coordination Cooperation (SCO). Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said while talking to media along with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi after their meeting on the sidelines… Continue reading Pakistan, China pledge to work for regional stability thru SCO: FM

NEW YORK, Apr 22 (APP):Iran will resume its nuclear programme “at a much greater speed” if the United States withdraws from the landmark 2015 nuclear accord, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has said. “If the decision comes from President, Donald Trump to officially withdraw from the deal, then Iran will take decisions that have been… Continue reading Iran to resume nuclear programme ‘at much greater speed’ if US quits deal: Zarif

BEIJING, April 22 (APP):Chinese Red Cross Foundation (CRCF) will set up its second emergency care unit in Quetta, Balochistan province this year, Vice Chairman of the Foundation, Liu Xuanguo said on Sunday. The first emergency unit of this kind was completed under the China-Pakistan Life Rescue Corridor at Gwadar last year. “I hope to receive… Continue reading Chinese Red Cross Foundation to set up emergency care unit centre in Quetta this year

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22 (APP):Pakistan enjoys enormous respect at the United Nations that it has earned by the constructive role it has played at the world body, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has said. “Pakistan’s standing at the UN, over the years, is reflected in the multiple times it has been elected to key UN bodies,” she… Continue reading Pakistan’s positive role has earned it high prestige at UN: Maleeha

  UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (APP):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked UN Security Council members to find a way to unite and punish anyone found to have used chemical weapons in Syria, in line with international law. “We cannot go on living with impunity in relation to what has been happening with weapons that… Continue reading Accountability needed to end chemical weapons use in Syria: UN chief

WASHINGTON, April 22 (APP):Pakistan will never allow its soil to be used for money-laundering and terror-financing, Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail told Bloomberg TV in an interview here, and also ruled out any further devaluation of rupee against the dollar. “There is not much left to do,” Ismail said to a question… Continue reading Pakistan will not allow money-laundering, terror-financing from its soil: Ismail Miftah

LONDON, Apr 21 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would carry forward the slogan of ‘sanctity of vote’ during its electioneering for the upcoming general election. Talking to newsmen here, the prime minister said there would be no one who would oppose the sanctity of the vote. Prime Minister… Continue reading ‘Sanctity of vote’ to be PML-N’s slogan for general election: PM

UNITED NATIONS, April 21 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Saturday welcomed North Korea’s announcement that it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests ahead of the summit meeting with South Korea. “This positive step forward contributes to building trust and the longer process leading to the peaceful denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” a statement issued by… Continue reading UN chief hails North Korea’s decision to suspend nuclear, missile tests