UNITED NATIONS, Dec 25 (APP):With close to three-fourths of all people in Yemen in need of humanitarian assistance, the United Nations top relief official has underscored the need to keep all ports open to both aid and commercial vessels so that life-saving assistance reaches those in desperate need. “I remain deeply concerned about the ongoing… Continue reading UN calls for keeping open Yemeni ports to aid and commercial vessels
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After Muslims, now Christians face wrath of nationalist Hindu in India: Report
WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (APP):After Muslims, it’s now Christians’ turn to face the wrath of rising Hindu nationalism in India under Prime Minister Narandera Modi, a stark reminder of which is vividly clear around the preparation for Christmas celebrations. An article, published on Saturday in the leading US daily The New York Times, titled “We Are… Continue reading After Muslims, now Christians face wrath of nationalist Hindu in India: Report
Palestinians, Israelis should return to dialogue: Wang Yi
BEIJING, Dec 24 (APP):Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called it “a historical tragedy” that an independent State of Palestine has yet not been built. China advocates the final settlement of the Palestine-Israel issue should be achieved through dialogue and negotiation under the UN resolution, Wang said in an interview with CCTV. “It has been 70… Continue reading Palestinians, Israelis should return to dialogue: Wang Yi
Khawaja Asif to attend trilateral dialogue on Monday
BEIJING, Dec 24 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will arrive here on Monday to attend a trilateral dialogue between the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The foreign minister will be visiting China on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, official sources confirmed here on Sunday. The trilateral dialogue, first of its… Continue reading Khawaja Asif to attend trilateral dialogue on Monday
Malaysian woman mayor appointed new head of UN-Habitat
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 24 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Maimunah Mohd Sharif of Malaysia as new executive director of the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), which promotes environmentally sustainable cities aimed at providing adequate shelter for all. The appointment was made following her election by the UN General Assembly. Sharif, who succeeds Joan Clos… Continue reading Malaysian woman mayor appointed new head of UN-Habitat
Pakistan says Afghan peace only achievable through negotiations, not by military force
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP):: Peace in Afghanistan cannot be restored by the continuing resort to military force, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said, adding that neither Kabul and the NATO coalition, nor the Afghan Taliban, could impose a military solution on each other. “The promotion of a political settlement and the pursuit of a… Continue reading Pakistan says Afghan peace only achievable through negotiations, not by military force
Pakistan remains committed to defeating terrorism: Aizaz Chaudhry
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Chaudhry has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fighting terrorism and said the resolve of the nation remained strong to root out this menace. He made these remarks at the launching of a “A Factsheet on Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Effort” at a ceremony held to pay tribute to… Continue reading Pakistan remains committed to defeating terrorism: Aizaz Chaudhry
Reception hosted for KP, Balochistan’s parties delegation in China
BEIJING, Dec 23 (APP)::Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid hosted a reception for the delegation of different political parties from Khyber Pakhtunkhaw (KP) and Balochistan provinces, currently on a nine-day visit to China on the invitation of Communist Party of China (CPC), at the Embassy of Pakistan here on Saturday. Welcoming the delegation, the ambassador… Continue reading Reception hosted for KP, Balochistan’s parties delegation in China
UN Security Council slams missile attack on Riyadh by Yemeni rebels
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP):The U.N. Security Council has condemned “in the strongest possible term” this week’s ballistic missile attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen against Saudi Arabia’s capital or Riyadh. A statement approved Friday by all 15 council members “also expressed alarm at the stated intention of the Houthis to continue these attacks… Continue reading UN Security Council slams missile attack on Riyadh by Yemeni rebels
Beijing helps Pakistan, other Belt & Road nations save relics
BEIJING, Dec 23 (APP):China, to bolster cross-border cooperation in preservation of historical sites and joint archaeology in coordination with the Belt and Road Initiative, is hoping to help protect sites in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2018. According to Xie Bing, head of the executive office of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, China is… Continue reading Beijing helps Pakistan, other Belt & Road nations save relics
Steady progress made in building of CPEC: Head of NDRC
BEIJING, Dec 23 (APP):China’s top economic planner has said that steady progress was made in the building of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Mombasa-Nairobi railway has been put into operation, construction has begun on the Belgrade – Stara Pazova section of the Hungary-Serbia railway and… Continue reading Steady progress made in building of CPEC: Head of NDRC
Cholera cases in Yemen surpass one million: WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23 (APP):The total number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has crossed one million, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Friday, urging greater efforts to tackle the outbreak and deal with the deteriorating health situation in the war-torn nation. “The epidemic is not yet over and more concerted efforts need to be… Continue reading Cholera cases in Yemen surpass one million: WHO
Beijing rules out additional mechanisms for China-India border talks
BEIJING, Dec 22 (APP):China on Friday ruled out possibility of creating additional mechanisms to discuss boundary questions between China and India and declared the existing mechanism of special representatives’ meeting is working well. “We believe that the mechanism of special representatives’ meeting is working well,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Hua Chunying said during her regular… Continue reading Beijing rules out additional mechanisms for China-India border talks
World’s longest glass bridge ready to open in China
BEIJING, Dec 22 (APP):The world’s longest glass floor bridge will open to the public on Sunday in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province of China. The bridge, which stretches 488 meters, is two meters wide and hangs 218 meters above the valley floor between two steep cliffs in the Hongyagu Scenic Area in Pingshan county. It is paved… Continue reading World’s longest glass bridge ready to open in China
UNSC calls for boosting steps to counter threats posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):Expressing grave concern over risks posed by foreign terrorist fighters returning from conflict zones, the Security Council Friday urged member states to strengthen their efforts to stem the threat through measures on border control, criminal justice, information ‘sharing and counter extremism. In a unanimously adopted resolution, the 15-member Council also called… Continue reading UNSC calls for boosting steps to counter threats posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters
UN envoy for Afghanistan stresses need for political settlement
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan has called for the country to achieve a political settlement with the armed opposition, pointing to an upcoming February meeting between the parties as an opportunity, not to be missed. “We must use the upcoming winter months, when conflict levels tend to decrease, to advance… Continue reading UN envoy for Afghanistan stresses need for political settlement
Ex-CIA chief slams Trump’s vengeful behaviour on UNGA Jerusalem vote
NEW YORK, Dec 22 (APP):A former CIA chief has denounced President Donald Trump after he threatened to cut US aid to UN member states that voted against his Jerusalem declaration, saying the move smacked of “qualities usually found in narcissistic, vengeful autocrats.” “Trump Admin threat to retaliate against nations that exercise sovereign right in UN… Continue reading Ex-CIA chief slams Trump’s vengeful behaviour on UNGA Jerusalem vote
India trying to pick new disputes related to Doklam area: Chinese Experts
BEIJING, Dec 22 (APP):The border issues between China and India that emerged out of the Doklam stand-off will top the agenda, particularly as India is trying to pick new disputes related to the Doklam area,” Zhao Gancheng, director of the Center for Asia-Pacific Studies at the Shanghai Institute for International Studies told Global Times on… Continue reading India trying to pick new disputes related to Doklam area: Chinese Experts
Pakistan’s support for Palestinian cause will not waver in face of threats: Maleeha
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 22 (APP):Pakistan, which Thursday joined the majority of world community to deliver a sharp rebuke to US Jerusalem policy, told the UN General Assembly that Islamabad ‘s support to the Palestinian cause remains unwavering despite the threats it received in recent days. “Support to the Palestinian cause and defence of al-Quds al-Sharif… Continue reading Pakistan’s support for Palestinian cause will not waver in face of threats: Maleeha
U.N. General Assembly slams U.S. policy change on Jerusalem despite Trump’s threats
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 21 (APP):The U.N. General Assembly Thursday voted overwhelming to adopt a resolution rejecting U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, despite threats from President Donald Trump to cut off aid to countries supporting the motion. The resolution, which Pakistan co-sponsored, received 128 votes to nine against, with 35 abstentions in the… Continue reading U.N. General Assembly slams U.S. policy change on Jerusalem despite Trump’s threats
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Citibank officials.
- Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb attending the “Roundtable on Implementing for Faster Results and Greater Impact” organized by the World Bank.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chairing the meeting of National Action Plan Coordination Committee at NACTA Headquarters.
- PM’S Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam chairs meeting of Climate Finance Wing and International Wildlife Management Board.
- Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gürak called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
