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China condoles with families of Ghotki train collision victims

BEIJING, China has expressed deep condolences with the families of those killed in a train collision near Ghotki, Sindh province. “I have seen the relevant reports. We express deep condolences with the victims and sympathy to the bereaved families,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian […]

Global push needed to ensure clean, affordable & sustainable electricity for all: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS, Pakistan has called for a global transition to clean energy, saying it is a lynchpin for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed to combat poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy. “Although we have made progress towards the achievement of SDG-7 in […]

Trilateral FMs Dialogue becomes important platform to deepen mutual trust, cooperation: Cheng Xizhong

BEIJING, The China-Pakistan-Afghan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue has become an important platform for the three sides to enhance understanding, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, said Cheng Xizhong, visiting professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and former defence attache in the South Asian countries. […]

China welcomes PM Khan’s positive remarks on President Xi’s congratulatory letter

BEIJING, China on Monday welcomed the positive comments of Prime Minister Imran Khan on President Xi’s congratulatory message on event of World Environment Day and affirmed to work together with Pakistan to build a clean and beautiful world. “We take note of Prime Minister Khan’s […]

PM Imran’s 10 billion tree plantation drive recognized by United Nations: Ambassador Moin

BEIJING, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s 10 billion Tsunami Tree Plantation Initiative was acknowledged by the United Nations (UN) and Pakistan’s hosting of this year’s World Environment Day was recognition of its efforts for environment protection and climate change, Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque […]

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram urges global commitment to protect, restore ecosystems

UNITED NATIONS, The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, Friday called for an international commitment to ecosystem restoration so as to reverse the harm done to the planet and its forests, oceans, glaciers, rivers and lakes, thus creating a […]

UN report reiterates threats posed to Pakistan’s security by Afghan-based TTP, JuA terrorists

UNITED NATIONS, A new United Nations report on Afghanistan highlights the continued and ever-growing cross-border terrorist threat posed by proscribed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which according to the report, continues to operate from the eastern Nangarhar province of neighbouring country. The 12th report of the UN […]

Pakistan and Kiribati, a pacific Island country, establish diplomatic relations

NEW YORK, Pakistan and Kiribati, an island country in the central Pacific Ocean, on Thursday formally established diplomatic relations at a simple ceremony at the Pakistani Mission to the United Nations in New York. Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, and […]

Pakistan gives ‘high priority’ to eradicating corruption, NAB chief tells UN

UNITED NATIONS, Pakistan attaches “high priority” to fighting corruption as part of the international commitment to end poverty, curb illicit financial flows and ensure peace and prosperity, Justice (r) Javed Iqbal, the head of National Accountability Bureau (NAB), told the United Nations Thursday. “We believe […]

UN experts say Kashmir leader ‘stripped naked, hung upside down’; voice ‘grave concern’ over repression

UNITED NATIONS, The Geneva-based office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has made public a letter from five UN experts to the Indian government expressing grave concern over the arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and ill-treatment committed by Indian forces against Kashmiri […]

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