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New report reveals severe child food poverty amid world crises

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 06 (APP):The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, released a new report on Thursday that highlights alarming levels of child food poverty in many parts of the world due to inequity, conflict, and climate crises. The report warned that millions of children under five […]

Pakistan, Türkiye & Indonesia call for united action to combat rising Islamophobia

Posted on June 6, 2024 by News Desk

NEW YORK, Jun 06 (APP): Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, senior diplomats from Pakistan, Türkiye and Indonesia Wednesday reaffirmed their governments’ collective commitment to combatting Islamophobia, while also advocating peace, tolerance, and inter-religious dialogue. They were speaking at an event co-hosted by the […]

China’s growing demand for colored gemstone urges Pakistan to react quickly

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

BEIJING, Jun 4 (APP): The 2024 Beijing International Gold, Jewelry, and Gemstone Exhibition concluded on June 3 at the Beijing Exhibition Center. The event featured exhibitors not only from major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou but also from various international jewelers. […]

U.S. lawmaker Sheila Jackson Lee, founder of Pakistan Caucus, announces she has cancer

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

WASHINGTON, Jun 03 (APP): U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, founder and co-chairperson of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, Sunday night announced she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Ms. Jackson Lee, a 74-year-old Houston Democrat, who has battled breast cancer in the past, did not specify […]

Nations approve steps to better prepare for pandemics: WHO

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 02 (APP): The World Health Organization’s member countries have approved a series of steps to improve global preparedness for and response to pandemics like COVID-19, the Geneva-based UN agency said on Sunday. Nations agreed to amend the International Health Regulations, which were […]

PM Shehbaz’s China visit to become a milestone in bilateral relations: Chinese ambassador

Posted on June 3, 2024 by News Desk

ISLAMABAD, Jun 3 (APP): Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said on Monday that under the guidance of two leadership and strong support from the people of both countries, the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China would achieve complete success and become a […]

Pakistan, China sign MoU to help invest in key projects for promotion of industrial cooperation

Posted on June 1, 2024 by News Desk

BEIJING, June 1 (APP): The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has agreed to partner with China-Pakistan International Silk Road Industry Investment Management Company Limited by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate investment in key projects for promotion of industrial cooperation between China and […]

Government Hajj Scheme: 42,763 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, May, 31(APP)::The Pakistan Hajj Mission (PHM) has so far received 42,763 pilgrims who arrived in Madinah and Makkah via 174 flights under the government scheme, Ministry of Religious Affairs updated on Friday. “Around 27,342 more Pakistani pilgrims are expected to arrive in Makkah […]

Pakistan, speaking for Muslim countries, praises late Iran President Raisi for upholding Palestinians rights at UNGA

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (APP): Pakistan, speaking in the UN General Assembly on behalf of Islamic countries Thursday, paid tributes to the leadership of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, especially his contribution to OIC’s “central cause” of restoring Palestinian’s rights and protecting the sanctity […]

New air cargo route to strengthen trade ties between China, Pakistan

Posted on May 30, 2024 by News Desk

BEIJING, May 30 (APP):A new air cargo route inaugurated on May 28, linking Guizhou, China with Karachi, Pakistan will further strengthen trade ties between China and Pakistan. The route was launched with the departure of an all-cargo plane carrying 6 tonnes of freight, including clothing, […]

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