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UN envoy urges Security Council to send ‘clear signal’ in support of democracy in Myanmar

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy has urged the United Nations Security Council to “collectively send a clear signal in support of democracy” in Myanmar, saying that the power grab by the country’s military was “unconstitutional and illegal.” The envoy, Swiss diplomat […]

‘Turning back from Afghan peace process would be a tragedy’: Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan told a United Nations briefing on Afghanistan Tuesday that turning back from the ongoing Afghan peace process would be a tragedy, especially after making “substantial progress” towards a political solution to the country’s conflict, even though difficulties remain. “It would be a […]

Veteran Pakistani journalist Akmal Aleemi passes away in Washington

NEW YORK: Eminent Pakistani journalist Syed Akmal Aleemi, who had a long career with Voice of America’s Urdu Service in Washington, D.C., has passed away, his family said on Tuesday. Aleemi, 90, died of a heart attack. He was living with his family in Virginia. […]

Pakistani student strives for Pak-China cultural exchanges, education cooperation

BEIJING: A Pakistani student studying at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Xian, China has said that he would like to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) after completion of his post graduation. “I will surely join in if I have an opportunity to be part of the […]

UN upholds right to ‘opine freely’ after sedition cases filed against Indian personalties’ reports about farmers’ protest

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations stands for the right of people to “speak their mind and opine freely”, UN Secretary-General’s Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday, while replying to a question on the tough measures taken by Indian authorities against prominent personalities over their observations about […]

Online textile expo in Pakistan looking forward to more Chinese visitors

BEIJING: The first international virtual exhibition in Pakistan, which is also known as Texpo, kicks off on Monday is looking forward to more Chinese buyers and visitors. The Texpo is scheduled to last five days, operating 24 hours for the convenience of buyers and visitors. […]

Pakistan’s exports to China up 41pc last December

BEIJING: Pakistan’s exports to China crossed $312.33 million in December 2020, shows the official data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). Exports increased by 41% on a year-on-year basis last December, according to GACC figures received by Pakistan. […]

Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts on Kashmir issue achieved remarkable results: Prof Cheng

BEIJING: Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts on the Kashmir issue have achieved remarkable results and the entire international community including the United Nations has realized that if the Kashmir issue is not resolved fairly, it will seriously affect the regional stability and world peace. These views were […]

China launches 2nd Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan: Global Times

BEIJING: China launched the second Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan on Friday in Shanghai, as the Pakistan Navy Chief Naval Overseer highlighted at the launch ceremony that induction of the Type 054A/P warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defense and deterrence capabilities. The launch of […]

Media playing vital role in eliminating information barrier between PAK-China enterprises: Cheng Xizhong

BEIJING: The media was playing an increasingly important role in eliminating the information barrier between China and Pakistan and become an important bridge to help enterprises of two countries to carry out extensive and in-depth cooperation in various fields. This was stated by Cheng Xizhong, […]

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