The number of new reported coronavirus-positive cases and related deaths has started dropping in Punjab, as 1,523 new cases were reported in the province on Sunday as compared to 2,538 on Saturday, while Covid-19 claimed 60 lives as compared to 82 on Saturday. In Lahore too, the number of new cases was 728 on Sunday as compared to 1,166 on …
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Sunday reiterated the importance of taking precautionary measures — such as wearing masks, washing hands and practising social distancing — to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. He was addressing a press conference in Islamabad as the countrywide Covid-19 tally crossed 176,000 cases. “We …
BEIJING – China’s position on border related issues with India was clear and consistent and it was committed to safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and security as well as safeguarding peace and stability in the China-India border areas, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. “China’s position on the border related issues is clear and consistent. We are committed to …
Alice Wells left red faced again as facts smash ‘debt trap’ myth ISLAMABAD – At the verge of the end of her 30-year diplomatic career, the outgoing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ms Alice Wells, once again made a vicious attack against China, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, again the US diplomat was …
Upper House passes unanimous resolution to show solidarity with China ISLAMABAD – The Senate of Pakistan has rejected the baseless propaganda against China from certain quarters, which stems from geopolitical rivalry and more an attempt to divert world attention from their own internal failings. As the Upper House resumed its proceedings on COVID-19 in Islamabad on Thursday, it passed a …
BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend a video meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers Wednesday, Mr Zhao Lijian, the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson of China announced Tuesday. Wang and other member states’ foreign ministers will discuss in depth issues including global cooperation on fighting COVID-19, international and regional situations, …
Equates New Domicile Laws introduced in Kashmir to Nuremberg Race Laws of Nazi Germany
Shehryar Afridi says China, Pakistan set a new model of friendship, good neighbourly ties
BEIJING – China’s People’s Liberation Army dispatched its aircraft to transport a 10-member medical expert team and epidemic prevention materials to Pakistan to join the country’s efforts to battle the Covid-19 epidemic. The shipment arrived in Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Saturday where an exceptional and warm welcome was accorded to the Chinese military delegation. “2nd sortie of medical emergency relief …
Gwadar Pro ISLAMABAD – Opportunities grow for Pakistan in spurring the development of science and technology as China tops the international patent applications filed with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2019 while the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) second phase will put a high premium on technological cooperation. The technology spillover suggests that among multiple ways to boosting the evolvement …