Pakistan remains committed to defeating terrorism: Aizaz Chaudhry

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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

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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

China, India agree to hold new round of military commander level talks

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

“China always acted in open, candid way on listing issue”: FM Spokesperson

BEIJING, Dec 21 (APP):China on Thursday said it always acted in an open and candid way on the listing issue of the 1267 Committee with no relation to “narrow minded political considerations”. “On this issue, China always makes its own judgments and decisions based on the merits of the matters themselves,” Spokesperson of Chinese Foreign… Continue reading “China always acted in open, candid way on listing issue”: FM Spokesperson

Khawaja Asif to attend China, Pakistan, Afghanistan trilateral dialogue in Beijing

BEIJING, Dec 21 (APP):Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif will attend a trilateral dialogue between the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan to be held here on December 26 to discuss development, security and counter-terrorism. “It will be the first meeting of its kind since the three countries agreed to establish a trilateral dialogue mechanism… Continue reading Khawaja Asif to attend China, Pakistan, Afghanistan trilateral dialogue in Beijing

UNGA president calls for ‘real discussion, not an empty exercise’ in stalled process to enlarge UNSC

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (APP):Negotiations aimed at reshaping the size and membership of the UN Security Council that reflect contemporary realities will resume in later January, General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak has said. Responding to a question during his year-end press conference on Wednesday, he said that member states were impatiently waiting for an end… Continue reading UNGA president calls for ‘real discussion, not an empty exercise’ in stalled process to enlarge UNSC

Trump hints at cutting aid for countries that support UN against US decision on Jerusalem

WASHINGTON, Dec.21 (APP):As the United Nations prepare for a vote against the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, President Trump on Wednesday hinted at cutting foreign aid to countries which support the UN resolution against his decision that has drawn widespread criticism and triggered protests in many Muslim countries. The warning… Continue reading Trump hints at cutting aid for countries that support UN against US decision on Jerusalem

Long standing issues of Kashmir, Palestine to be addressed by world community :Maleeha

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (APP):: Pakistan spotlighted in the UN Security Council Wednesday the unresolved disputes of Kashmir and Palestine, saying they were compounding the challenges to an already dangerous world beset with wide-ranging new threats as older ones persist. “The Palestinian and Kashmiri people continue to suffer horrific human rights violations at the hands… Continue reading Long standing issues of Kashmir, Palestine to be addressed by world community :Maleeha

UN rights expert disappointed by Myanmar’s decision to refuse visit

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (APP):The United Nations expert on the human rights situation in Myanmar has expressed disappointment at the Government’s decision to deny her all access to the country and withdraw cooperation for the duration of her tenure. I am puzzled and disappointed by this decision by the Myanmar Government, UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee… Continue reading UN rights expert disappointed by Myanmar’s decision to refuse visit

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