ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Rehman A Malik Tuesday said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should left the agenda of terrorism and work for peace and prosperity of the region. Talking to media persons out side the Parliament House, Rehman Malik said that Narendra Modi was destroying peace in Pakistan,… Continue reading Modi should work for peace, prosperity of region: Rehman Malik
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President Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka calls on Tariq Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): President of Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero,along with a delegation called on Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi here on Tuesday.
Pro-India politicians term as power hungry people: Ali Gilani
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): The veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani,terming the statements of pro-India political parties on the friendly relationship between Pakistan and India as eyewash, has said that they are doing so to befool the Kashmiri people.
Modi should review his extremist policies: Sheikh Aftab
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmed Tuesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should review extremist policies of his government.
UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship invites applications
ISLAMABAD Nov 24 (APP): A fully-funded learning and development opportunity for outstanding professionals has been announced Tuesday by the British High Commission.
Chinese vice minister arrives to attend AOA conference
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): A five-member high level delegation from China led by Mr. Liu Jianchao, Vice Minister, International Cooperation, Ministry of Supervision arrived here on Monday to attend the two-day Conference of Asian Ombudsmen Association (AOA).
Newly appointed US envoy meets Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):The newly arrived Ambassador-designate of the US to Pakistan, David Hale, made his first courtesy call on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi here on Monday.
Kashmir dispute endangering peace in South Asia: Gilani
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): The veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani,has said that Kashmir is an international dispute, which has risked not only the future of 13 million Kashmiris, but it is also the main reason behind the instability and political uncertainty in the South Asian region.
People of Pakistan, Bangladesh want to move forward by forgetting past bitterness: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Sunday said that people of Pakistan and Bangladesh wanted to promote brotherly relations and move forward by forgetting bitterness of the past.
PM’s Uzbekistan visit a step forward to enhance regional connectivity, trade
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s two-day official visit to Uzbekistan is an important milestone towards execution of his dream to enhance regional connectivity and trade with the strategically located Central Asian states.
CPEC made part of China’s 13th five-year development plan: Sun Weidong
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): China has made the historic China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative as part of its 13th five-year economic and social development plan for the year 2016-2020.
China-Pakistan need to open education corridor to push forward socio-economic development: Madam Bao
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): Wife of Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Bao Jiqing while emphasizing the importance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has said the two countries need to open educational corridor to push forward socio-economic development and improve the living conditions of their people. She made these remarks while briefing a delegation of female teachers… Continue reading China-Pakistan need to open education corridor to push forward socio-economic development: Madam Bao
Improving access to water and sanitation a priority for Pakistani government: Delegate
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 (APP): Pakistan told a United Nations panel Friday that it was on its way towards achieving better access for all to clean water and adequate sanitation.
UN chief voices concern over blocking of supplies on Nepal-India border
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 21 (APP): UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday underlined his growing concern over the blocking of essential supplies on the Nepal-India border and the adverse impact on the humanitarian operations.
AT UN, Pakistan reaffirms pledge to provide adequate sanitation, hygiene by 2030
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (APP): Pakistan reaffirmed at the United Nations on Thursday its “strong commitment” to provide adequate sanitation and hygiene for all in a bid to end open defecation by 2030 as the country moves towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals .
Pakistani peacekeepers awarded UN medals in Ivory Coast
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (APP): Two hundred and sixtythree Pakistani peacekeepers based in Bouake, the second largest city in the west African state of Ivory Coast, were honoured at a United Nations medal parade ceremony on Thursday, according to a message received at UN Headquarters in New York.
Pakistan calls for UN bodies to fulfill their responsibilities within their prescribed mandates
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (APP): While acknowledging a link between development and security, Pakistan has cautioned against allowing UN Security Council to encroach on issues that fell within the functions of other UN bodies in order to avoid duplication of efforts.
DeM denounces Aasiya Andrabi’s re-arrest in IHK
ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Duktaran-e-Millat (DeM) has castigated the authorities for repeatedly putting its Chairperson Aasiya Andrabi under detention.
Ban appeals for more information on ex-UN chief Dag Hammarskjold’s death
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (APP): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged United Nations member states to make available all information the may have about the circumstances of the crash that killed Dag Hammarskjold while he was serving as UN chief more than 50 years ago, saying previous requests have not been conclusively answered†and that unreleased… Continue reading Ban appeals for more information on ex-UN chief Dag Hammarskjold’s death
Cuban Ambassador for enhancing country-to-country collaboration in academic field
ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Jes£s Zen‚n Buergo Concepci¢n, Ambassador of Cuba to Pakistan, has stressed the need for enhancing country-to-country collaboration in various academic fields including Agriculture, Biotechnology and Arts.