WASHINGTON, June 11 (APP): Pakistan and India need to pursue closer relations on security front to counter threat of terrorism, a US Statement Department spokesman said, stressing that the United States need to seek closer ties between both countries. “There’s no zero-sum game here,” Spokesman Mark Toner told a regular briefing at the State Department,… Continue reading Pakistan, India need to pursue closer ties on security front: US
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At UN, Pakistan reaffirms commitment to control HIV/AIDS epidemic
UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (APP): Pakistan has told the UN General Assembly that it remains committed to controlling HIV/AIDS epidemic, providing strong national and provincial support for prevention, treatment and care and reducing stigma and discrimination. Speaking in the 193 member Assembly high level plenary meeting on ending AIDS, Darshan Punchi, Parliamentary Secretary for National… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan reaffirms commitment to control HIV/AIDS epidemic
UN slams attack targeting Afghan civilians gathered for Friday prayers
UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (APP): The United Nations envoy in Afghanistan has condemned an attack targeting civilians gathered for Friday prayers at the Hisarak Jami Mosque in Rodat district of Nangarhar province. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the attack killed at least three civilians and injured more than 70 others’ including… Continue reading UN slams attack targeting Afghan civilians gathered for Friday prayers
Emails in Hillary probe dealt with planned drone strikes in Pakistan: Report
NEW YORK, June 10 (APP): A series of emails between U.S. diplomats in Islamabad and their superiors in Washington involving the drone strikes sent in 2011 and 2012 were forwarded by Hillary Clinton’s aides to her personal email account and routed to her private server she kept at her home while serving as secretary of… Continue reading Emails in Hillary probe dealt with planned drone strikes in Pakistan: Report
Pakistan’s Ambassador attends funeral of boxing legend Muhammad Ali
KENTUCKY,US, June 9 (APP): Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Jalil Abbas Jilani Thursday attended the funeral of Muhammad Ali held in the state of Kentucky where thousands of his admirers and celebrities converged to pay their homage to the boxing legend. Ambassador Jilani paid rich tribute to the great Muslim boxer on behalf of… Continue reading Pakistan’s Ambassador attends funeral of boxing legend Muhammad Ali
Pakistan pushes for dealing with recurring migrants’ deaths in Mediterranean
UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (APP): Pakistan has called for the adoption of a global compact at the upcoming U.N. summit on refugees and migrants that would address as a “matter of utmost priority” the pressing issue of recurring tragedies resulting from shipwrecks in the Mediterranean as those desperately seeking asylum try to reach Europe. “The… Continue reading Pakistan pushes for dealing with recurring migrants’ deaths in Mediterranean
UN Security Council warned of increased risk for international terrorist attack
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 9 (APP): The threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) and its associates remains high and continues to diversify, the top United Nations political official has told the Security Council and warned of an increased risk of a major international attack. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman told the 15-member Counil on Wednesday that… Continue reading UN Security Council warned of increased risk for international terrorist attack
UN General Assembly adopts declaration to fast-track progress on ending AIDS
UNITED NATIONS, June 9 (APP): Member States of the United Nations has adopted a new political declaration that includes a set of time-bound targets to fast-track the pace of progress towards combating the worldwide scourge of HIV and AIDS over the next five years and end the epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.… Continue reading UN General Assembly adopts declaration to fast-track progress on ending AIDS
Swedish Maj.General named to head UN observer force in India and Pakistan
UNITED NATIONS, June 8 (APP): UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon has appointed Major General Per Lodin of Sweden as Chief Military Observer and Head of Mission for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), which monitors the ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir, a UN spokesman said Wednesday. General Lodin… Continue reading Swedish Maj.General named to head UN observer force in India and Pakistan
US Congressmen ask House Speaker to take up human rights issue with Modi
WASHINGTON, June 8 (APP) A bipartisan group of 18 lawmakers from the US Congress has urged House Speaker Paul Ryan to keep the issue of severe human rights violation in India on top during his Wednesday’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a letter written by 18 Congressmen and led by Representatives Betty McCollum… Continue reading US Congressmen ask House Speaker to take up human rights issue with Modi
UN chief slams terrorist attack in Istanbul
UNITED NATIONS, June 8 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Tuesday’s terrorist attack in the centre of Istanbul, which claimed the lives of at least 11 people and injured dozens more. “The Secretary-General hopes that the perpetrators of this despicable terrorist attack will be swiftly identified and brought to justice,” a statement released… Continue reading UN chief slams terrorist attack in Istanbul
Hillary Clinton makes history, declares win in Democratic presidential race
NEW YORK, June 8 (APP): Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton marked her place in American history Tuesday night, declaring victory in the Democratic presidential race. “Thanks to you, we’ve reached a milestone,” she told cheering supporters in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, saying for the “first time in our nation’s history”… Continue reading Hillary Clinton makes history, declares win in Democratic presidential race
US Congress HR Commission expresses concerns over rights violation in India as Modi begins visit
WASHINGTON, June 8 (APP):The Human Rights Commission of the US Congress on Tuesday expressed concerns over the growing violence against minorities in India at a hearing that coincided with the start of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United States. A day before the Indian Prime Minister is to speak to the joint… Continue reading US Congress HR Commission expresses concerns over rights violation in India as Modi begins visit
UNICEF launches campaign on Internet safety for adolescents
UNITED NATIONS, June 8 (APP): Eight out of ten 18-year-olds believe that young people are in danger of being sexually abused or taken advantage of online, and more than five out of 10 think friends participate in risky behaviours while using the Internet, a new report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows.… Continue reading UNICEF launches campaign on Internet safety for adolescents
UN takes Saudi coalition off Yemen list of child violators pending review
UNITED NATIONS, June 7 (APP): Following a strong complaint from Saudi Arabia, the United Nations Monday removed the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen from a child rights blacklist pending a joint review by the U.N. and the coalition of the cases of child deaths and injuries, a world body’s spokesman said. But Saudi… Continue reading UN takes Saudi coalition off Yemen list of child violators pending review
Pakistan calls for boosting UN police skills in preparation for quick deployment
UNITED NATIONS, June 7 (APP): Pakistan has called for enhancing UN policing capabilities and filling up the gaps in resources and training and making them better prepared for quick deployment in places around the world where the rule of law is weak.
Ramadan begins in US, President Obama affirms support for American Muslims
WASHINGTON, June 6 (APP): Muslims across the United States, including Pakistani Americans, will observe the holy month of Ramazan from Monday. A large number of people gathered in mosques in the US capital of Washington and in the neighboring states of Virginia and Maryland to offer “tarawih” prayers. A large number of Pakistani Americans live… Continue reading Ramadan begins in US, President Obama affirms support for American Muslims
UN agency announces world’s first illegal fishing treaty now in force
UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (APP): The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that a groundbreaking international accord aimed at stamping out illegal fishing went into effect Sunday and is now legally binding for the 29 countries and a regional organization that have adhered to it. “This is a great day in the continuing… Continue reading UN agency announces world’s first illegal fishing treaty now in force
UN condemns attack targeting Afghan judicial officials
UNITED NATIONS, June 6 (APP): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned Sunday’s attack in Pul-e-Alam town of Logar Province in which seven civilians were killed and more than 20 injured. According to UNAMA, three armed Taliban entered the provincial judges’ and prosecutors’ compound in Pul-e-Alam and began shooting Afghan civilians, killing… Continue reading UN condemns attack targeting Afghan judicial officials
‘Go wild for life,’ UN says on World Environment Day
UNITED NATIONS, June 5 (APP): Marking World Environment Day, which this year focuses on the illegal trade of wildlife, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has calld on everyone to “go wild for life” and take action to help safeguard species under threat for future generations.
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