Suspension of US security aid to Pakistan emasculates war on terror: Dastgir Khan

NEW YORK, Jan 10 (APP):Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has criticized the U.S. suspension of security aid to Pakistan, saying the move has emasculated the war on terror in the region. “By choosing castigation over cooperation, the U.S. has emasculated the war on terror in this region,” he was quoted as saying in an interview… Continue reading Suspension of US security aid to Pakistan emasculates war on terror: Dastgir Khan

China’s foreign trade to exceed $4 trillion in 2017: industry insiders

BEIJING, Jan 10 (APP):China’s foreign trade is expected to exceed $4 trillion in 2017, and the foundation for a rise in exports is solid, said industry insiders, China Securities Journal reported on Wednesday. The foreign trade volume will expand in the first three months of this year, driven by steady global economy recovery and continuous… Continue reading China’s foreign trade to exceed $4 trillion in 2017: industry insiders

UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):Welcoming the progress made during Tuesday’s high-level inter-Korean talks in the small border village of Panmunjom, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spotlighted the agreement to reopen military channels as critical to reducing tensions in the region. “The Secretary-General [has welcomed] particularly the agreement to work to ease military tensions, hold… Continue reading UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region

Rohingya children trapped in ‘appalling’ conditions in Myanmar’s Rakhine state : UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):While the eyes of the world are on Myanmar’s northern Rakhine and Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh, more than 60,000 Rohingya children remain nearly forgotten, trapped in appalling camps in central Rakhine where the shelters teeter on stilts above garbage and excrement, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Partners have… Continue reading Rohingya children trapped in ‘appalling’ conditions in Myanmar’s Rakhine state : UNICEF

Syrian refugees in Lebanon becoming more vulnerable: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (APP):Syrian refugees in Lebanon are more vulnerable than ever, with more than half now living in extreme poverty and over three quarters living below the poverty line, according to a new survey released by three UN agencies. The UN refugee agency UNHCR, the UN children’s agency UNICEF and the World Food… Continue reading Syrian refugees in Lebanon becoming more vulnerable: UN

Trump struggles with words of national anthem

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NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):US Donald President Donald Trumps knowledge of his country’s national anthem is being questioned by critics after he sang some ” but not all ” of the Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening ceremony at the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Atlanta on Monday. As clips of Trump made the… Continue reading Trump struggles with words of national anthem

US newspaper urges Trump to keep alliance with Pakistan

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):The Trump administration should give “careful, comprehensive consideration” before moving to cutoff aid to Pakistan, an American newspaper published in Toledo, Ohio, emphasized Tuesday. “There are many reasons for the United States to fight to keep this alliance,” The Blade said in an editorial, entitled: Hang On To This Ally. “One… Continue reading US newspaper urges Trump to keep alliance with Pakistan

Trump’s attempt at punishing Pakistan won’t work because of its greater leverage: Olson

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):The Trump administration’s attempt at “humiliating and penalizing” Pakistan for failing to take decisive action against Afghan Taliban is unlikely to work, Richard Olson, a former American ambassador to Pakistan, said Tuesday, warning that Islamabad has greater leverage over the United States. “Pakistan, like most countries, reacts very badly to public… Continue reading Trump’s attempt at punishing Pakistan won’t work because of its greater leverage: Olson

MoU singed to enhance Pak-China cooperation in research, training of diplomats

BEIJING, Jan 9 (APP):Pakistan Foreign Service Academy and China Foreign Affairs Studies University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further enhance cooperation in research, academic exchanges and training of young diplomats here on Tuesday. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid and President, China Foreign Affairs Studies University, Qin Yaqing signed the memorandum. Speaking… Continue reading MoU singed to enhance Pak-China cooperation in research, training of diplomats

China refutes media report about building of military base in Pakistan

BEIJING, Jan 9 (APP):While refuting a media report that China was allegedly building a military base in Pakistan, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Tuesday suggested that it was not necessary for the outside world to make too much guesses in this regard. “I am not aware of which you mentioned,” Lu Kang said… Continue reading China refutes media report about building of military base in Pakistan

In response to Trump’s fake news awards, CPJ announces Press Oppressors awards

NEW YORK, Jan 9 (APP):The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has ranked President Donald Trump as the world’s top ‘press oppressor,’ naming him winner of the groups “Overall Achievement in Undermining Global Press Freedom award in response to his upcoming ‘Fake News Awards.’ “Amid the public discourse of fake news and President Trump’s announcement via… Continue reading In response to Trump’s fake news awards, CPJ announces Press Oppressors awards

Over 13 mln people in desperate need amid 7th winter in Syrian war: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 9 (APP):The United Nations has warned that intensified military operations in Syria’s north are forcing families to flee, in the seventh winter of the war, to areas without enough resources to support them. “While some parts of Syria are witnessing a welcome reprieve from hostilities, many others face intensified military operations… Continue reading Over 13 mln people in desperate need amid 7th winter in Syrian war: UN

CPEC’s long term plan delivers framework for industrialization in country: Ahsan Iqbal

BEIJING,, Jan 9 (APP):Federal Minister for Interior and Planning, Development and Reform, Ahsan Iqbal has said that Long Term Plan (LTP) of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provided a conceptual framework for the CPEC up to 2030, and also delivered a framework for the industrialization in the country. “To finalize the LTP, the government consulted the… Continue reading CPEC’s long term plan delivers framework for industrialization in country: Ahsan Iqbal

New York Trump Tower rooftop fire under control: authorities say

NEW YORK, Jan 8 (APP):Two people were injured after a fire broke out near the top of Trump Tower in New York City, the New York Fire Department said on Monday. President Donald Trump, who has a penthouse condominium at Trump Tower, was in Washington at the time. One firefighter was hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries… Continue reading New York Trump Tower rooftop fire under control: authorities say

US Aid cutoffs as foreign policy tool could be unproductive, warns foreign policy experts

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (APP):Foreign and international policy experts have cautioned against the approach of the Trump administration to use aid cutoff as a foreign policy tool, saying it ignores diplomatic realities and could be unproductive. President Trump’s administration last week suspended security aid to Pakistan, a long-time ally which has provided intelligence and security… Continue reading US Aid cutoffs as foreign policy tool could be unproductive, warns foreign policy experts

Pakistan’s economic development to stabilize geopolitical environment in South Asia

BEIJING, Jan 8 (APP):Sustainable economic development in Pakistan will play a positive role in stabilizing the geopolitical environment in South Asia, which will be conducive to overall regional development. China should pay more attention this year to the quality and effectiveness of its economic cooperation with and assistance to Pakistan, as ties are set to… Continue reading Pakistan’s economic development to stabilize geopolitical environment in South Asia

Pakistan has made important sacrifices, contributions to global anti terrorism: China

BEIJING, Jan 8 (APP)::China Monday said Pakistan had made important sacrifices and contributions to the global anti-terrorism cause and finger pointing at each other was not conducive to the global counter terrorism efforts. “As we stressed many times that Pakistan has made important sacrifices and contributions to the global anti-terrorism cause and the countries… Continue reading Pakistan has made important sacrifices, contributions to global anti terrorism: China

New Delhi holds strong grudge against China-Pakistan relations: Global Times

BEIJING, Jan 8 (APP)::Since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office, Indian leaders have been quite optimistic about the country’s development prospects with the wish that India will become a force to reckon with in multi-polar Asia or even the multi-polar world. They are especially concerned about China-US cooperation, wary of Beijing becoming the… Continue reading New Delhi holds strong grudge against China-Pakistan relations: Global Times

Chaos at New York airport terminal with flood, storm backlog

NEW YORK, Jan 8 (APP):A terminal at New York’s flagship airport, which is used by airlines preferred by Pakistanis for travel back home, was flooded after a water main broke Sunday afternoon, triggering a partial evacuation and marking the third straight day of chaos at the travel hub following last week’s “bomb cyclone” winter storm.… Continue reading Chaos at New York airport terminal with flood, storm backlog

Sikh religious bodies jointly ban entry of Indian officials in Gurdwaras across America

NEW YORK, Jan 8 (APP):The management committees of 96 Sikh Gurdwaras across America on Sunday decided to ban the entry of Indian diplomats and individuals representing Indian interests in the Gurdwaras and their participation in the annual parades coinciding with the birth of the Khalsa, according to a press release. The decision was made through… Continue reading Sikh religious bodies jointly ban entry of Indian officials in Gurdwaras across America

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