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ECOSOC’s high-level meeting to discuss ways to recover from Covid-inflicted economic damage: Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS, The high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF), which is set to meet next week, will discuss ways to ensure “resilient” recovery that puts coronavirus-hit countries on track to build the better world envisioned in the 2030 Agenda, the President of UN Economic […]

CPJ urges India to probe attack on journalist Pateshwari Singh

NEW YORK, The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, Thursday called on Indian authorities in Uttar Pradesh to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the assault of journalist Pateshwari Singh and ensure that those responsible are held to account. “The brazen […]

Chinese President Xi’s speech highlight at CPC’s founding celebrations

BEIJING, Xi Jinping (Chinese President), general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered an important speech at a grand gathering celebrating the centenary of the CPC’s founding at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Thursday. Here are some highlights from Xi’s speech: – […]

Pakistan-China all weather friendship becomes valuable asset: Spokesperson

BEIJJING, China on Thursday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan who sent a message of felicitation to President Xi Jinping on the centenary of Communist Party of China (CPEC) and said the all weather friendship between Pakistan and China has become a valuable strategic asset. “With […]

Pakistan and China, iron brothers and strategic partners – today and forever: PM Imran

BEIJING, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reaffirmed to the Chinese nation that they will always find Pakistan as most reliable partner, an ironclad brother and trusted friend who will stand by China, not only amid the gentle tides of peace and prosperity, but also […]

Terrorists becoming increasingly innovative in coronavirus-hit world: UN counter-terrorism chief

UNITED NATIONS, UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov has warned that terrorists are becoming increasingly innovative in a world shaken by the coronavirus pandemic in spite of “significant progress” in the fight against terrorism. Voronkov, head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (OCT), concluded the Second […]

Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa opens region’s largest immersive digital art gallery

DUBAI, Dubai has opened the largest immersive digital art gallery in the region, representing a new era of modern art. Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the digital art gallery partnered with ‘Infinity des Lumières’. […]

Pakistan says it is proud of high standards of conduct set by Pakistani peacekeepers serving UN

UNITED NATIONS, Pakistan has reaffirmed its support to zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct at a high-level meeting this week on strengthening the conduct of UN peacekeeping personnel. “Protectors of vulnerable, under no circumstances, can be allowed to become the abusers,” Ambassador Aamir Khan, acting Pakistani […]

Senior UN official warns against malicious technologies that could imperil future generations

UNITED NATIONS, With over 4.6 billion internet users around the world, digital advances continue to revolutionize human life, but “we must remain vigilant” in the face of malicious technologies that “could imperil the security of future generations”, the head of the UN Office for Disarmament […]

India wants to distract world attention from Kashmir issue: JKNF

MIRPUR (AJK), Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has termed Jammu Air Force base attack as a stage-managed drama by Indians to camouflage its terrorist activities in Pakistan and deflect world attention away from the Kashmir issue. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National […]

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