Art exhibition highlights Pakistan-China friendship

STORY: Art exhibition highlights Pakistan-China friendship DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the art exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMAL SHAH, Former director general of Pakistan National Council of the Arts 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG MING, Organizer of the exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition, named "Star Moon Road, 2023 Pakistan-China Contemporary Art Exchange Exhibition," opened on Monday in Islamabad to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). More than 100 innovative artworks from renowned Chinese and Pakistani artists are being showcased at the exhibition. On the occasion, Jamal Shah, former director general of Pakistan National Council of the Arts, said that the two countries are proud custodians of enviable cultures and their mutual relationship goes back hundreds of years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMAL SHAH, Former director general of Pakistan Nat

Indian PM appeals to leading economies to bring back stability, growth in global economy

STORY: Indian PM appeals to leading economies to bring back stability, growth in global economy DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of flags of G20 countries and other organizations flying outside the summit venue 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NARENDRA MODI, Indian Prime Minister STORYLINE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to leading economies to come forward for bringing stability in the global economy in a video address to the first ministerial-level meeting under India's G20 presidency. SOUNDBITE (English): NARENDRA MODI, Indian Prime Minister "It is now up to you, the custodians of the leading economies and monetary systems of the world to bring back stability, confidence and growth to the global economy. Your discussions should focus on the most vulnerable citizens of the world. Only by creating an inclusive agenda will the global economic leadership win back the confidence of the world." The two

Australian conservation group eyes stronger climate change actions to retain beauty of Great Barrier Reef

STORY: Australian conservation group eyes stronger climate change actions to retain beauty of Great Barrier Reef DATELINE: April 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDY RIDLEY, Chief executive of Citizens of the GBR 3. various of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDY RIDLEY, Chief executive of Citizens of the GBR STORYLINE: Mention the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) nowadays and many people assume the vibrantly colored corals have already been bleached by climate change. However, one of the reef's most enthusiastic custodians has a far more hopeful vision. Andy Ridley, the chief executive of Citizens of the GBR, believes the world's largest reef, which stretches about 2,300 km along the coast of the Australian state of Queensland, remains the "planet's most beautiful marine environment." "A lot of people believe the Great Barrier Reef has already gone, but it actually ha

UN chief calls for ambitious action on climate disruption, nature loss, pollution

STORY: UN chief calls for ambitious action on climate disruption, nature loss, pollution DATELINE: April 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UN Headquarters in New York, U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the triple crisis of climate disruption, nature loss and pollution requires ambitious action. The top UN official made the remarks in his message for the International Mother Earth Day, which falls on April 22 annually. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Today is International Mother Earth Day. It is a chance to reflect on how humanity has been treating our planet. The truth is, we have been poor custodians of our fragile home. Today, the Earth is facing a triple planetary crisis. Climate disruption. Nature and biodiversity loss. Pollution and waste. This triple crisis is threatening the well-being and survival