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Expatriates can help strengthen democracy in Pakistan: Farooq Sattar -

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (APP): Pakistan’s expatriate community can play an important role in strengtheing democracy back home, particularly by assisting the reforms process, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Dr Farooq Sattar said.He said that Pakistan needed reforms both democratic, within political parties, and economic, in key areas like taxation and land ownership, in order for democracy to bring development to the people at grassroots level.

Premier Wen reaffirms opposition to sanctions on Iran -

BEIJING, Feb 3 (APP): China believes dialogue and cooperation is the only correct and effective solution to resolve the Iran nuclear issue, and that sanctions will not fundamentally address the problem. The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made the remarks when holding a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Beijing Thursday. “China firmly safeguards the international non-proliferation regime and opposes Iran and any of the Mideast countries developing nuclear weapons,” said Wen.

Glaciers, already threatened by climate change, now under attack from ice thieves: UN -

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 2 (APP): Criminal gangs are becoming a threat to the world’s glaciers, which are already receding as a result of climate change, the U.N. said Thursday, citing the theft of some 5,000 kilograms of millennia-old ice from Chile’s Jorge Montt glacier. Mining for ice could pose a major additional threat to the 454 square-kilometre glacier, which is situated in the south American country’s Bernardo Higgins National Park, and is part of the 13,000-square kilometre Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the third largest frozen land mass in the world after Antarctica and Greenland, according to the UN International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

US welcomes FM Khar’s visit to Kabul -

WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (APP) : Welcoming Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar’s visit to Afghanistan, the State Department on Thursday said the United State supports efforts towards improved ties between the two South Asian countries in wide-ranging areas. “It seems to have been a good and well-timed visit,”State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said at the daily briefing, adding that Washington awaits debriefing from officials of both countries on the visit to Kabul by Pakistani foreign minister this week. The United States, she said, has “always supported good neighbourly relations, dialogue and collaboration” between Pakistan and Afghanistan on advancing their security, political and economic relations.

US paper praises Misbah’s leadership of Pakistan team now ‘flying high’ -

NEW YORK, Feb 2 (APP): A leading American newspaper Thursday called skipper Misbah-ul-Haq a “capable leader” and said Pakistan could claim to be the most successful international team in 2011 with victories in all three formats of the game. “Having three players sent to jail while your team is on an indefinite road trip is usually not a promising path to success, but Pakistan cricket has always done things differently, The New York Times wrote. “Unable to play international matches at home because of security worries, it has adopted the United Arab Emirates as a refuge and its home away from home,” the Times said, noting that Pakistan has won the series against England, the top-ranked team in the world.

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Afridi appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday appointed Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi as its goodwill National Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding sports record.A signing ceremony of Goodwill Ambassador would held at Shalimar Cricket Ground, Margallah Road, F-6/3 on February 6, said a news release issued.Afridi is a talented all-rounder who was captain of the Pakistan National Team (from 2009-2011 including ODI, T20 and one day matches and has a best record as batsman and bowler.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Former pacer Sarfraz Nawaz has said if the pitch of Dubai stadium is spin-friendly for Friday’s final Test with England, Pakistan cricket team will certainly clean sweep the series.Talking to APP on Thursday, Sarfraz Nawaz said that Pakistan currently has the world’s best spin attack and the weapon would prove to be a nail in the coffin of struggling England batting line.Pakistan has already won the three Test matches series by 2-0 but a clean sweep against World’s No. 1 team will definitely further boost the players’ confidence, he said.

KARACHI, Feb 2 (APP): Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) is launching a specialized coaching programme for Under19 cricketers to create, groom and prepare quality cricketers for the association. “I have taken up the task to train and groom cricketers for Karachi,” former first class cricketer Taufiq Tirmizi said on Thursday. He said other coaches included former first class cricketers Nasir Shah, Sarfraz Ahmed and Munis Qadri. The administrative staff included Hasnain Zia and Basalat Mirza. In the first phase they have picked 42 talented and promising cricketers for training programme which will be launched next week.

LAHORE, Feb 1 (APP)- The arbitration committee of Pakistan Olympic Association to resolve the issue of a dispute in Pakistan Cycling Federation has recommended to delist the PCF from the voters list of POA for the election of national olympic committee being held on February 4.
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Army sports directorate to support Gen Sahi in POA elections

LAHORE, Feb 1 (APP)- Army sports directorate said that they are backing Major Gen. (rtd) Mohammad Akram Sahi who is contesting coming elections of President, Pakistan Olympic Association for introducing a new culture in country’s sports by electing right people for the right job.“Gen Sahi is our candidate and we are fully supporting him to bring a change in country’s sports”, said Director, Army Sports, Brig Iqtidar Naseer Ahmad while talking to APP here on Wednesday.He said they are backing Gen Sahi, President, Athletic Federation of Pakistan and former international athlete in the larger interest of the games and to ensure a better future of Pakistan’s sports.

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President gives assent to the Carriage by Air Bill

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Friday gave assent to the Carriage by Air Bill 2012. The bill was first passed by the National Assembly on May 11, 2011. The Senate passed it on October 28, 2011 with amendment and returned to the Assembly under Clause-2 of Article 70 of the Constitution. The National Assembly in pursuance of Article 70 of the Constitution again passed the bill as amended by the Senate on December 30, 2011. The bill seeks to give effect in Pakistan to the Conventions concerning international carriage by Air known as the Montreal Convention. The President signed the bill on the advice of the Prime Minister.

President signs instruments of Ratification

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Friday confirmed the instrument the ratification of the agreement on economic, scientific and technical cooperation between Pakistan and Romania. The agreement between the two countries was signed on September 12, last year followed by the Cabinet decision to ratify the same. The President on the advice of the Prime Minister today affixed his signature and seal confirming that the government had ratified the articles of the Agreement. Under the agreement the two sides shall encourage bilateral cooperation in economic, scientific and technical fields.
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ANP delegation meets President

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KARACHI, Feb 3 (APP): A delegation of ANP led by Shahi Syed called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Bilawal House on Friday.

PPP never compromises on principles: Gilani

News - National
LAHORE, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had never compromised on principles and faced every trial boldly.“Dictators come and go but vision and philosophy of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto lives forever,” said the Prime Minister while addressing a stone-laying ceremony of Kala Shah Kaku Toll Plaza at Shahdrah near here.The prime minister said PPP rendered sacrifices for the cause of democracy and always worked for strengthening of national institutions.
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President grants remission on Eid-e-Milad un Nabi (PBUH)

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KARACHI, Feb 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has granted special remission in sentences to prisoners on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad -un- Nabi (Peace be Upon Him).The special remission in sentences ranges from 45 days to total remission in different categories.President granted the special remission of 90 days to the prisoners convicted for life imprisonment except those convicted for murder, espionage, anti-state activities, sectarianism and zina (Section 10 Offence of zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (also under Section 377 PPC), robbery (Section 394 PPC) dacoity (Section 395-396 PPC), kidnapping/ abduction (Section 364-A and 365-A), and terrorist acts (as defined in the Anti-Terrorism (second Amendment) Ordinance, 1999 (No XIII of 1999).
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PM announces one basic additional salary for doctors

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb.3 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday announced a grant of one basic salary for the doctors and paramedics of federal hospitals in addition to their existing salaries with effect from January 2012. Giving a policy statement in the National Assembly regarding a point of order raised by several MNAs about strikes of doctors and paramedics staff in hospitals of the federal capital, the Prime Minister said, several meetings were held in order to provide better facilities to health professionals.
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Govt to talk with political parties for general elections after budget: PM

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LAHORE, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday said the Senate elections would be held according to schedule and the government would talk about general elections with other political parties after budget.Talking to media persons at the opening ceremony of a Pak-Business Express train at railway station here, the Prime Minister said the government would present its fifth budget in the National Assembly in June that would be unprecedented in the parliamentary history of the country.He said,”all conspiracies against the government will end after the Senate elections as they are aimed at avoiding these elections.”
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Govt not to bulldoze 20th Amendment despite majority: Firdous

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that the government would not bulldoze 20th Constitutional Amendment despite the required two-third majority in the Parliament.Talking to media persons outside the Parliament House, Dr Firdous said that 20th Amendment was equally important for all, including the government, itsallies and the opposition parties.Its presentation in the Parliament has been deferred till February 6(Monday) for creating consensus and taking the opposition on board, she added.
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Murder of MPA’s wife, daughter a plot against country: Malik

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Friday apprised the Senate that the murder of wife and daughter of Mir Bakhtiar Domki,member of the Balochistan Assembly (MPA) was a conspiracy against the country.Replying to various points of order, Rehman Malik said that it was not an ordinary incident and the conspirators would not be spared.“Whenever we head towards positive development in Balochistan such things start happening,” he said and added that it was an attempt to disrupt peace in the province.
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Banned outfits not to be allowed for using any forum: Rehman

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday said banned outfits would not be allowed to utilize any forum for their activities.Talking to media persons outside the Parliament House, Rehman Malik said the banned organizations or persons connected with banned outfits would not be allowed to organize any kind of procession in any part of the country.However, he made it clear that the organizations which are not banned, would be allowed for peaceful processions.
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