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MQM founder urges India's citizens and Parliament to help 'persecuted' Mohajirs of Pakistan

London (UK) Feb 13 (ANI): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founding leader Altaf Hussain has appealed to the Indian citizens, Hindus, Sikhs and the Christians to help Mohajirs of Pakistan. Mohajirs are Urdu-speaking nationals and had migrated to Pakistan after the country was carved out of India after partition in 1947. In his message to Hindus, Sikhs and Christians of India, he said that Mohajirs were Indian citizens. Pakistan was not founded by Mohajirs of Pakistan but they were their forefathers who did it. Mohajirs are facing genocide in Pakistan since 1947 and their children are victim of sheer bias and discretion at the hands of military establishment and hence they are appealed that that they must come forward for their help so that they could get rid of atrocities, discrimination and genocide at the hands of the Pakistani military. He said that Pakistan is being sold to China and Pakistani military would stand ultimate beneficiary, instead. The MQM founding leader also urged upon

Fresh protests in PoK against Pak Army, ISI

Muzaffarabad, PoK, 12 February 2019:- A fresh wave of protests has erupted across the occupied region of PoK as people are out on the streets condemning the brutality of Pakistan army and its spy agency ISI. Recently, a well attended rally was organised by JKNSF-Jammu Kashmir National Students Federation in Muzaffarabad city to condemn the Pakistan Army's brutal acts, including enforced disappearances and torture of political activists and students.

Nepal approaches India seeking two additional ports for trade

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 10 (ANI): Nepali officials have put forward a proposal seeking two additional Indian ports to facilitate trade with the other nations. Nepal presented forward the proposal to have access to two additional Indian ports during the joint secretary-level meeting of trade secretaries of both the nations which commenced in Nepal's city of lake, Pokhara. Currently Nepal is using Visakhapatnam port of Andhra Pradesh and Haldia port of Calcutta for trade. The meeting which started from January 8 was expected to recommend amendment to the Nepal-India Trade Treaty-1990. During the discourse about amendment of treaty, Nepal presented a new proposal with the Indian side.

North Korea will become 'economic powerhouse' under Kim Jong-un: Trump

Washingtion (US),Feb 09 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his second summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un will take place in Vietnam, and said North Korea will become an "economic powerhouse" under the leadership of Kim."North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong-un, will become a great economic powerhouse. He may surprise some but he won't surprise me, because I have gotten to know him and fully understand how capable he is. North Korea will become a different kind of Rocket - an Economic one," Trump tweeted.

Hotel Mystays provides Japanese hospitality to tourists

Tokyo (Japan), Feb 07 (ANI): The number of foreigners visiting Japan every year. In 2018, it recorded 30 million people for the first time. "HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Narita" is located near Narita Airport and is one of the largest hotels in this area. The hotel welcomes many visitors from Narita Airport and is offering variety of hospitality for tourist from all over the world. In addition this hotel is also popular among variety of airline crews. This hotel contains 711 rooms. Each room has comfortable space and clean environment. In addition, there is also a beautiful suite room. The concept of the room is to welcome guests with unique Japanese surrounding so that they can enjoy Japanese designed living space. Variety of room choices also make it popular among tourists. Dining in this hotel has a great option. Especially, Japanese restaurant "Azuma" is known as popular observation restaurant where guests can enjoy seeing direct view of Narita airport field. The hotel also offers a uniqu

Japanese ministry holds international competition for Japanese cuisine

Tokyo (Japan), Jan 07 (ANI): Elite Washoku chefs from all over the world gathered in Tokyo to show the wonderful skill and art of the tradition cuisine. The final round of "Washoku World Challenge" a cooking contest in which Japanese cuisine chefs from all over the world compete and showcase their technical expertise and passion for Japanese food was held. The contest, the 6th of its kind, is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan for non-Japanese chefs. Six chefs who won the qualifying tournament in five cities worldwide (Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Bangkok, and Osaka) were invited to the final tournament. The theme for the 6th Washoku World Challenge is in Japanese "IRODORI (coloration)," focusing on the sense of sight. The six finalists were requested to set dishes based on the theme. Before having a meal, people first enjoy it through eyes. IRODORI (coloration) is a key factor that affects our experience of food, delighting people before even t

Trump nominates US Treasury's David Malpass as next World Bank President

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) nominated David Malpass for the candidature in the elections to appoint the next president of the World Bank. Washington Post reported that Malpass, a former Wall Street economist, is currently working as the undersecretary for international affairs at the Treasury Department of the US government. On Wednesday, a senior government official was quoted as saying that Malpass would aim to direct loans to "those countries that are the poorest and most in need of financial resources". While announcing his name, Trump stated that Malpass would be a "strong advocate for accountability" at the World Bank and would support the government's aim of ensuring "that U.S. taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and wisely". Meanwhile, Malpass, from his side, noted that he would implement reforms that would help the bank "combat extreme poverty and increase economic opportunities in the developing world". If elected

Scholars, experts call CPEC an oppressive design of Pakistan and China

Paris (France), Feb 06 (ANI): Scholars, former diplomats, human rights activists and journalists from various parts of the world congregated in Paris to discuss the implications of multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)- the flagship project of Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). While discussing the CPEC's legal, geo-strategic, economic and environmental impacts, the participants argued that acquiring control of trade, inevitably translates into governmental influence. Experts also underlined the massive destruction and displacement being carried out for the project in the resource-rich province of Balochistan. They have also termed CPEC illegal. The indigenous people of Balochistan and illegally occupied Gilgit Baltistan from where it traverses have been stripped away of their natural resources. Activists have long blamed China and Pakistan, who together aim to change the demography of Balochistan and have been committing atrocities against innocent Baloch p

State of Union 2019: President Trump vows to build border wall

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address said most of the present Congress lawmakers have, in the past, voted for a secured border wall but it never got built, and vowed that he will "get it built". "In the past, most of the people in this room voted for a wall, but the proper wall never got built. I will get it built," Trump said while addressing the Congress at US Capitol. Trump also urged opposition party to come on board for his border wall program and said, "Now is the time for the Congress to show the world that America is committed to ending illegal immigration and putting the ruthless coyotes, cartels, drug dealers, and human traffickers out of business."

London: Kashmiri leaders from PoK protest outside Pakistan Foreign Minister's hotel

London (UK), Feb 06 (ANI): Kashmiri leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) protested outside a hotel in London where Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was staying. The Kashmiris from PoK demonstrated with black flags to protest against the forced occupation of Pakistan in regions such as Gilgit-Baltistan. Qureshi is on an official visit to London and have frequently met with such protesters who are calling out Pakistan's double standards on Kashmir issue.

State of Union 2019: President Trump seeks rejection of politics of revenge, work for common good

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address said that everyone must "reject" the politics of "revenge" and should work for the "common good". "We must reject the politics of revenge, resistance and retribution and embrace the boundless potential of cooperation, compromise, and the common good," President Trump said while addressing the Congress at the US Capitol. The State of the Union address got rescheduled to Feb 5 from Jan 29 due to the government shutdown that lifted on Jan 25.

State of Union 2019: President Trump says US Economy is the 'hottest' in the world

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of Union address counted the economic reforms he has done in the last two years, which made possible the addition of 5.3 million new jobs which include 600,000 new manufacturing jobs, and has made the country's economy "hottest" in the world. President Trump said two years ago, this feat seemed "impossible" to everyone but it became a reality. Trump added that nearly five million people have been lifted off food stamps, and that the US economy is currently growing twice the rate when he acquired it in 2016. The State of the Union address got rescheduled to Feb 5 from Jan 29 due to the government shutdown that lifted on Jan 25.

State of Union 2019: President Trump counts his economic reforms, says US economy 'hottest' in world

Washington DC (US), Feb 06 (ANI): US President Donald Trump in his State of Union address counted the economic reforms he has done in the last two years, which made possible the addition of 5.3 million new jobs which include 600,000 new manufacturing jobs, and has made the country's economy "hottest" in the world. President Trump said two years ago, this feat seemed "impossible" to everyone but it became a reality. Trump added that nearly five million people have been lifted off food stamps, and that the US economy is currently growing twice the rate when he acquired it in 2016. The State of the Union address got rescheduled to Feb 5 from Jan 29 due to the government shutdown that lifted on Jan 25.

Nepal opposition holds nationwide anti-government protest

Bhaktapur/ Chitwan (Nepal), Feb 05 (ANI): Nepal's opposition Nepali Congress (NC) party on Monday took to the streets protesting against the government. The main opposition claimed the activities of the government were against the interest of the public. The opposition claimed that the anti-government protest rallies were organized in all the 77 districts of the country. The opposition blamed the government of marching against the will of the Constitution; defying it, playing role in consolidating corruption, rape and crime, hefty hike in the market price, tax burden and bad governance. It also protested against government's step of endorsing the National Medical Education Bill which was endorsed despite the protest and the objection. The central committee meeting of the Opposition Nepali Congress last month decided to organize demonstrations against the government.

JKNIA chairman Mahmood Kashmiri 'vows' to unmask Pakistan's real face on Kashmir issue

London (UK), Feb 05 (ANI): After being asked to leave from a conference on Kashmir in London, Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri alleged that Pakistan does not have any sympathy for Kashmiris, and vowed to "unmask" Pakistan's real face on Kashmir issue. The event was attended by Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the committee room of House of Commons in London. A delegation of Kashmiri nationalists from the platform of JKNIA also went to attend the Conference. The representatives were told by the diplomat that they were a "security risk" at the event. Mahmood Kashmiri also pointed out the gross human rights violations done in Gilgit-Baltistan. However, it was propagating its own agenda on international platforms to mask such acts.

Pashtuns back Baloch cause for freedom from Pakistan

Balochistan (Pakistan), Feb 05 (ANI): In a pre-emptive strike to stop the Pashtuns from backing the Baloch cause of freedom from Pakistan, the security forces heckled, harassed and arrested a group of Pashtun leaders midway, when they were going to attend the funeral of Arman Loni. Arman Loni- A local PTM leader, died earlier after he and his supporters who were peacefully protesting against the growing forced evictions in the region were subjected to open fire of Pakistani state forces. It is pertinent to mention here that this wasn't an exclusive incident of Pakistan's brutality which has been perennially exercising military high handedness to keep tight control over the people and the resources of the region. This latest incident of Pakistani security forces has sparked a widespread rage on social media as well. People are demanding authorities to bring the culprits to justice.

Pakistan cracks down in POK and Gilgit

Rawalpindi, Pakistan / Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan, Feb 05 : - Massive protests are taking place in parts of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan as Islamabad continues to ill-treat political prisoners with impunity. Baba Jan, a leading political activist from Gilgit Baltistan, who has been languishing in prison for more than eight years due to trumped-up charges, has been denied adequate healthcare despite his deteriorating health. Protesters, comprising his followers, friends and relatives in Hunza valley in Gilgit Baltistan demanded his immediate release and transfer to a better medical facility.

"Ko Banchha Crorepati" premiers in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 04 (ANI): Popular television program in India, Kaun Banega Crorepati's Nepali version, Ko Banchha Crorepati premiered in Nepal on Saturday. The reality program premiered on AP1 Television at 8:30 PM (Local Time) and is produced by SRBN Media. The first season of Nepali version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" is being hosted by Nepali megastar Rajesh Hamal and the title sponsor of the show is Coca-cola. It would be aired thrice in a week, i.e. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from next week. Under this show, the contestants would have to tackle a series of multiple-choice questions to win cash prize up to 10 million Nepali rupees. There will be a total of 15 questions in a set and in case the contestant manages to answer all the questions correctly, he/she will win the amount of one crore Nepali rupees. As per the Indian series, there will be two other milestones apart from the One Crore-Nrs. 10,000 and Nrs. 320,000 and can walk away from the game with the miles

Mississauga: Pashtun Canada Council protest killing of Arman Loni in Pakistan

Mississauga (Canada), Feb 04 (ANI): Pashtun Council Canada protested outside Square One in Mississauga against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The ethnic community also mourned the loss of Arman Loni.

MQM leader Altaf Hussain calls for self-determination of Mohajirs under UN charter

LONDON (UK) Feb 3 (ANI): In a significant development, the leader of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement or MQM, Altaf Hussain has called for self determination for the Mohajir people - virtually signalling a plan to break away from Pakistan. The MQM said that Pakistan's Military repressive actions date back to decades and the non-Punjabi nationals like Baloch, Pashtuns, Sindhis and Kashmiris settled in different provinces of the country are enforced to live like slaves and have been facing genocide and hence these nations have been completely irked and now want freedom from Punjabi establishment's repressive dominance. In particular, the Mohajirs are fully repressed and they are restricted to involve in politics and welfare acts. MQM being their sole representative party and Mr Hussain, who is their sole beloved leader, are being placed under an embargo. The MQM founder has now demanded the right for the self-determination in Pakistan under the aegis of the UN. Not only this, he has also invit