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Pakistan warns against perils of inciting hatred based on religion

Posted on November 6, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, :Voicing concern over rising Islamophobia in the world, Pakistan on Thursday urged the UN Human Rights Council to take urgent steps to instill a better understanding of the dangers of incitement to hatred and discrimination based on one’s religion. “Today, Islamophobia is unmistakable […]

Protesters across US demand every vote be counted after presidential election

Posted on November 5, 2020 by News Desk

NEW YORK, :Protesters across the US, most aligned with Democrats and progressives, turned out on Wednesday evening to demand that officials “count every vote”, according to media reports. In New York City, thousands marched past boarded-up luxury stores on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, as the presidential […]

UN, partners regret US exit from Paris climate accord

Posted on November 5, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, :The UN and its partners have voiced regret over United States’ departure from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, saying they remain committed to working with American stakeholders and those around the world to accelerate climate action. On Wednesday, the US formally withdrew […]

SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting to be held via video link on Nov 10

Posted on November 5, 2020 by News Desk

BEIJING, :The 20th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held via video link on November 10. Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech at the meeting hosted by Russia, the rotating chair of the […]

High Commission to remain open during lockdown

Posted on November 5, 2020 by News Desk

LONDON,:The High Commission for Pakistan in London and its Consulates in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain open for essential consular services. A statement issued by the High Commission here on Wednesday however, said that in view of the United Kinngdom (UK) Government’s instructions […]

US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls

Posted on November 4, 2020 by News Desk

NEW YORK, : Americans went to the polls on Tuesday to choose between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden following one of the most divisive presidential campaigns amid a surging coronavirus pandemic and threats of civil unrest. Nearly 100 million people had […]

ECOSOC chief says ‘unequal word order’ hampering UN in meeting challenges, urges int’l cooperation

Posted on November 4, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 04 (APP): The head of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, told the Security Council Tuesday that the present “unequal world order” was responsible for the member states’ failure in living up to the ideals of collective […]

ECOSOC chief urges intensified int’l cooperation to assist recovery of coronavirus-hit countries

Posted on November 3, 2020 by News Desk

UNITED NATIONS, : The head of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, has called for boosting international development cooperation to help coronavirus-battered countries to achieve a resilient, sustainable and inclusive recovery. “We are all aware that the current crisis has […]

China dismisses report of occupying Nepalese land near border area

Posted on November 3, 2020 by News Desk

BEIJING, ::A Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson on Tuesday rejected a media report about China occupying the Nepalese land and said that the report was completely unfounded roumour. “I want to point out that the report is completely unfounded rumour,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin […]

Pakistani company displays dental, surgical instruments at ‘Dentech China’ in Shanghai

Posted on November 2, 2020 by News Desk

BEIJING, : A well-reputed Pakistani manufacturer showcased its high quality dental and surgical instruments at the 24th China International Exhibition and Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology and Products or ‘DenTech China’ held in Shanghai. “I displayed my products at a stall comprised of three booths […]

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Pakistan warns against perils of inciting hatred based on religion

Protesters across US demand every vote be counted after presidential election

UN, partners regret US exit from Paris climate accord

SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting to be held via video link on Nov 10

High Commission to remain open during lockdown

US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls US braces for election turmoil as voters head to the polls

ECOSOC chief says ‘unequal word order’ hampering UN in meeting challenges, urges int’l cooperation

ECOSOC chief urges intensified int’l cooperation to assist recovery of coronavirus-hit countries

China dismisses report of occupying Nepalese land near border area

Pakistani company displays dental, surgical instruments at ‘Dentech China’ in Shanghai

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