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World has 40% chance of temporarily reaching 1.5C threshold in next five years: UN agency

UNITED NATIONS , There is a 40% chance of the world temporarily hitting the 1.5C temperature rise threshold in one of the next five years, the UN weather agency warns in a new report issued on Thursday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there was […]

Pakistan urges better protection of civilians in armed conflict; no immunity for int’l law violators

UNITED NATIONS, Pakistan has called for reinforcing the concept of protection of civilians and accountability in all situations of armed conflict, including in Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir, saying there should be no impunity for violators of international law. “The goal of protection of civilians […]

Nigeria inducts JF-17 Thunder fighters as it upgrades air force

BEIJING, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inducted the JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft into its fleet as part of an ongoing modernization. Nigeria ordered three of the Sino-Pakistani fighters in 2018 to strengthen its air combat capability. The Nigerian Air Force officially inducted three JF-17 fighter […]

Pakistan national costume culture exhibition held in Shanghai

BEIJING, Pakistan National Costume Culture Exhibition” and “Shanghai Textile Machinery Centennial Exhibition” held in Shanghai to mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and 100th anniversary of founding of Communist Party of China (CPC), respectively. Pakistan Ambassador to China, […]

Pak-China Science Education Cooperation Project launched

BEIJING, A three-year cooperative project on science education for youth was launched in Beijing on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The cooperative plan was initiated on a hybrid meeting between China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) […]

Pakistan, China agree to enhance exchanges between intellectuals, writers

BEIJING, Pakistan and China on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral exchanges and cooperation between intellectuals and writers of the two countries. The MoU was signed by Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chairman of Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) and Ms. Tie Ning, […]

UNGA votes to place controversial norm of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on its annual agenda; Pakistan abstains

UNITED NATIONS, With Pakistan abstaining, the UN General Assembly has voted to include the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity as part of its permanent agenda, after a contentious debate. The 193-member Assembly did […]

Pakistan urges ‘high priority’ for UN peacekeepers’ safety, security amid uptick in deadly attacks

UNITED NATIONS, Pakistan has called for according “high priority” to the safety and security of the UN peacekeepers serving in hotspots around the world, pointing out that the blue helmets were facing an increasing number of attacks in their operations to maintain peace and security. […]

ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for int’l support measures to help Covid-hit poorest countries

UNITED NATIONS, The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has underscored the need for strengthening national and global financing mechanisms for the coronavirus-hit Least Developing Countries when the preparatory committee for the forthcoming fifth UN Conference on LDCs […]

China in discussion with third parties including Afghanistan on CPEC extension: Zhao Lijian

BEIJING, A Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson on Monday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s remarks on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that the Chinese side was having discussion with third parties, including Afghanistan on the extension of the flagship project. “We have noted the relevant […]

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