China to work with Pakistan to implement Karachi project: Spokesperson By: APP on September 28, 2021BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying Tuesday said China was willing to work with Pakistan to implement the outcomes of the recently held 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including the Karachi project. “In the recently held 10th meeting of the joint cooperation committee of CPEC, China and Pakistan […]
Children’s artwork book ‘Awaiting Spring’ launched By: APP on September 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: Under the patronage of Republic of China, the book titled ‘Awaiting Spring’ (Bahar ky Muntazir) launched on Tuesday to showcase the artistic work of children here at the National Library. The book contains the work of children on war against Covid-19 pandemic. The event was attended by CEO Pak-China Global Culture Link Dr Li […]
China-Pakistan ties ‘unique and exemplary’: Amb. Munir Akram By: APP on September 28, 2021UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan-China relationship of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect is “unique and exemplary” Ambassador Munir Akram has said. Speaking at a virtual event marking China’s founding in 1949 and the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of it’s lawful seat at the UN, the Pakistani envoy said that Chinese all round progress was an “inspirational” […]
Drones and jets: China shows off new air power By: AFP/Web Desk on September 28, 2021China on Tuesday showed off its increasingly sophisticated air power. It included surveillance drones and jets able to jam hostile electronic equipment. With an eye on disputed territories from Taiwan to the South China Sea and rivalry with the United States. The country’s biggest airshow, in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai, comes as Beijing […]
Pak-China experts to build a better digital payment system By: APP on September 28, 2021BEIJING: “Pakistan government is focusing on the development of e-commerce. China is leading the world in the field of e-commerce. Last year, its e-commerce transaction was $2 trillion, which is more than the added-up figure of e-commerce trades done in the US and Europe,” said Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque. “We would like […]
FM, Chairs of House of Commons discuss regional situation By: APP on September 28, 2021LONDON: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and the Chairs of House of Commons met in London and held indepth discussions focusing on regional situation, bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister received Chair of House of Commons Select Committee for Foreign Affairs MP Tom Tugendhat, Chair of House of Commons Select […]
Pakistan flag returned from space journey handed over to Pakistan Embassy in Beijing By: APP on September 28, 2021BEIJING: Pakistan national flag that was carried to China space station onboard the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft was handed to the Embassy of Pakistan at a special hatch-opening ceremony held here at the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST). The national flags of Pakistan and China were sent by China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) to outer space […]
Etihad Airways to add more flights to Seychelles By: Web Desk on September 27, 2021Etihad Airways will be operating more flights to Seychelles from October. It provide leisure holidaymakers and families with convenient travel options to the tropical paradise. The national airline of the UAE will upgrade its Seychelles service from four to five weekly flights from 7 October, as well as operate seven additional services between 15 and […]
We will buy more Russian Defense Systems, Erdogan warns US By: Web Desk on September 27, 2021Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish President, said while giving an interview to Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan that Turkey was willing to buy a second batch of missile defense systems from Russia, a step that urged the US to impose sanctions on Turkey. Erdogan maintained that no one has the right to intervene with what […]
Australian PM says may not join global climate summit By: AFP/ Web Desk on September 27, 2021Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under pressure to adopt a 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target. He said in an interview published Monday that he may not join this year’s landmark UN climate summit in Glasgow. Australia is the world’s biggest coal exporter by value, and still reliant on fossil fuels for most of its […]