Global stocks retreated Thursday on continued doubts about US-China trade talks while the OECD slashed its growth outlook, citing the protracted trade conflict. Investors, already nervous about the slow progress of the talks, became even more cautious after both houses of Congress overwhelmingly approved a bill supporting the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong and sent … Read more
Celebrations are in full flow as Germany marks 30 years since the Berlin Wall fell. The toppling of the wall, which separated the Communist-ruled East from the capitalist West in Berlin for nearly three decades and became a potent symbol of the Cold War, was followed a year later by the reunification of Germany in … Read more
A judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay USD 2 million to an array of charities as a fine for misusing his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests. New York State Judge Saliann Scarpulla imposed the penalty in connection with a lawsuit brought against Trump by the New York … Read more
Pakistan has called for fast-paced efforts to address terrorism’s root causes and to counter the unjust defamation of certain religions that foster misconceptions. Addressing the General Assembly’s Sixth Committee in New York, which deals with legal matters, Outgoing Permanent Representative to the United Nations for Pakistan, Maleeha Lodhi. She said that the international community must … Read more
A government spokesman Sunday categorically dismissed as utter fabrication a report published in a weekly magazine that the special plane given by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman to facilitate Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit was called back by him from Canada to New York during his travel back to Pakistan. “It is totally false … Read more
The Foreign Office on Friday dispelled the notion that Dr. Maleeha Lodhi was removed as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York for some reason. “There is no truth whatsoever in insinuation that Dr. Maleeha Lodhi was ‘removed’ for any reason,” Spokesperson Dr. Muhammad Faisal tweeted. “She completed her tenure and as … Read more
Ride-hailing service Uber is taking to the air in the metropolis’ Manhattan area where users with cash to spare would soon be able to book helicopter flights to John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport through their apps. Uber on Thursday announced its Uber Copter offer, saying its flights to and from Lower Manhattan would become … Read more
In a major reshuffle, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appointed Ambassador Munir Akram as Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office. Mr. Akram replaces Dr. Maleeha Lodhi who has presently been serving as Pakistan’s UN envoy in New York. According to the statement, Prime … Read more
Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to continue joint efforts for peace and stability in the region. The concurrence was made during a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavusoglu on the sidelines of the 74th Session of UN General Assembly in New York. They discussed continued human rights violations … Read more
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on the sidelines of 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Matters of mutual interests, deteriorating situation in occupied Kashmir, bilateral relations and other issues were came under discussion in the meeting, sources said and added that … Read more
Saudi Arabia on Thursday, announced a 500 million dollars donation to civil war victims of Yemen. According to Arab media, the amount of donation has been handed over to the concerned departments on the orders of Saudi King Khadim ul Harmain Shareefain Salman bin Abdulaziz, to help the citizens of Yemen, who have become a … Read more
Pakistan, Turkey and Malaysia held a trilateral meeting in New York to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in a broad range of areas. It was participated by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Mahathir Muhammad of Malaysia. The meeting also exchanged views on regional and global developments and trends. … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says India wants to change the demography of Occupied Kashmir and Kashmiris are being subjected to the worst violence in the guise of curfew since last fifty-one days. He was talking to his counterpart from Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi in New York today (Wednesday). The Foreign Minister sensitized his counterpart on … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for effective measures to counter hate speech and Islamophobia. He was speaking at a high level roundtable discussion on “Countering Hate Speech” jointly organized by Pakistan and Turkey at UN Headquarters in New York today (Wednesday). Noting the growing incidence of discrimination and violence based on religion and belief, … Read more
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of current situation in occupied Kashmir in the United Nations here on Tuesday. According to Turkish news agency, Erdogan said that the stability and prosperity of South Asia cannot be separated from the Kashmir issue. In his speech before the UN, said that despite the UN resolutions, eight … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on his Ivorian counterpart in New York here on Tuesday. Talking to his Ivorian counterpart, FM Qureshi urged Ivory Coast to play more active role in resolving decades-old Kashmir dispute. He said that India was committing grave human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and added that the inhuman curfew, … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday at the sidelines of 74th Session of the UNGA at New York. During the meeting, they discussed the challenge of anti-Muslim sentiment and Islamophobia. The Prime Minister also briefed her on the plight of Kashmiris and the danger of a … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday asked Armenia to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Addressing a session of Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) contact group in New York, FM Qureshi urged Armenia to pullout its troop from Nagorno-Karabakh. He said that Pakistan opposed any attempt to change the status of any disputed … Read more
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in New York on Monday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of UN General Assembly Session. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and UN representative Maleeha Lodhi were also present during the meeting. Shah Mahmood Qureshi also held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart … Read more
Pakistan and China on Monday reiterate their resolve to continue joint efforts and cooperation for peace and stability in the region. The accord came at a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New York today. Matters on mutual interest, India’s unilateral move in occupied Kashmir, grave human … Read more
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi meets his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif at United Nations (UN) headquarters here on Monday. Matters pertaining to peace and security in the region were discussed in the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the FM said Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Both Foreign Ministers … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the previous governments failed to find a solution to Pakistan’s economic problems due to this the current government had to rely on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While addressing the Council of Foreign Relations in New York today, he said that China, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates helped Pakistan … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson in New York on Monday. According to details, both dignitaries discussed the current situation of US-Pakistan relations, recent developments in the disputed territory of Kashmir, and Pakistan’s relationship with India, Afghanistan, and other neighboring countries. Earlier today, US Senator Lindsey Graham called on Prime … Read more
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan met with Afghanistan Reconciliation representative for State Department (US) Zalmay Khalilzad on Saturday in New York. Both personages discussed the current situation in Afghanistan and the apparent termination of the Afghan peace process. Premier also held meetings with US lawmakers and diplomats, to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Indian … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Founder of Kashmir Study Group and a Srinagar-born Kashmiri-American, Farooq Kathwari on Saturday in New York to discuss the deteriorated situation in Indian occupied Kashmir. During the meeting, Premier urged Farooq Kathwari to further highlight the critical situation resulting from India’s illegal annexation of occupied Kashmir and its flagrant … Read more
The United States has issued visas allowing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to travel to New York for the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations next week. Iran’s foreign minister spokesman said in a tweet that Zarif was set to leave for New York on Friday. A … Read more
Pakistani Cricketer Sana Mir has been nominated for an honorable Award by Asian Society. According to the details, Sana Mir is nominated for the National Game Changers Award. The award ceremony will be held in New York City on October 24, 2019. The Asia Society annually honors game-changing leaders from a broad geographic range and … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for New York on September 23 to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. According to the details, PM Imran Khan will embark on the four-day tour to the United States via a private airplane. In his address at the UNGA on September 27, PM Imran will highlight … Read more
