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Pak photo journalist attending Int’l exhibition in China -

BEIJING, May 24 (APP) : A Pakistani photo journalist is participating in a week-long international photo exhibition here in Beijing. Jahangir Khan, a famous photo journalist and member of Pakistan Association of Photographers here to attend the annual - 2013 Vision Beijing International photography event opened at Garden Expo Park of Fengtai District Monday. The event was first hosted in 1999 with the aim of recording the beauty and development of the capital city through foreign lenses.

Pakistani students graduated from AIT -

BANGKOK, May 24 (APP): Nineteen Pakistani students have completed Masters and Ph.D programmes at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and were awarded degrees at 119th AIT Graduation Ceremony held in Bangkok on Friday.The graduation ceremony was attended by Thai dignitaries, members of AIT Board of Trustees, AIT administration and faculty, and representatives of diplomatic corps. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Thailand, Sohail Mahmood, was also present on the occasion.A total of 9 Pakistanis completed Ph.D degrees mainly in engineering-related subjects. The graduating students belonged to various disciplines including urban environment management, information management, industrial and manufacturing engineering, micro electronic and embedded system, food engineering and bio-process technologies, telecommunications, computer science, remote sensing and GIS, and business administration.

Obama vows drone oversight;says US rebuilding ties after unilateral Abbottabad raid -

WASHINGTON, May 23 (APP): In a significant shift from his first-term covert counterterrorism policies, President Barack Obama Thursday unveiled a new strategy, saying civilian casualties in drone strikes haunt him and that Washington is in the process of rebuilding relations with Pakistan.Obama’s new “comprehensive” strategy sets out clear rules for use of lethal force against suspected terrorists, who pose threat to the United States and in a circumstance when they cannot be captured.However in a speech, Obama indicated that in the Afghan theater Washington would continue to wage drone strikes against high-level al-Qaeda targets and those intending to attack U.S. forces deployed in the Afghanistan at least until the American forces are withdrawn from the country.In a major speech at the National Defense University, Obama touched on some controversial aspsects of the US counterterrorism operations. He also renewed his resolve to close down Guantanamo Bay and urged Congress to lift the restrictions on detainee transfers from GTMO.

New US policy to sharply curtail drones outside war zones like Pakistan: Report -

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, May 23 (APP): The new U.S. policy on drones is likely to curtail instances when drones can be used to attack militant targets in places outside of war zones like Pakistan and Yemen, a major American newspaper reported Thursday. A new classified policy guidance signed by President Barack Obama will sharply curtail the instances when unmanned aircraft can be used to attack in places that are not overt war zones, countries like Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, The New York Times reported hours ahead of President Obama’s counter terrorism speech.

Pak, China friendship is “Unbreakable”: Spokesman FM -

BEIJING, May 23 (APP): The on-going visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to Pakistan will further add impetus to the relationship between the two countries as spokesman foreign ministry here Thursday declared the bond of relations as “unbreakable”. The visit speaks that China Pakistan relations is “unbreakable”, spokesman Hong Lei said and asserted that friendship between the two countries withstood the test of time and risen above the changes of the times. Hong Lei expressed these views, while responding to a question at regular press conference on Premier Li visits to India and Pakistan.

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Chief of Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup starts

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup started here at Margalla Greens Golf Club on Friday with contests taking place in three categories - Amateur, Seniors and Juniors. In the Amateur category, MCPO (PTI) Tariq Mehmood of Pakistan Navy was leading by scoring Gross 72.
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Pakistan nominated as host of Squash World Cup-2015

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Asian Squash Federation has nominated Pakistan as the sole contender for hosting Squash World Cup, 2015. This recommendation is a testimony of the efforts of Pakistan Squash Federation to convince International Squash Bodies to stage International events in Pakistan. President, Asian Squash Federation, David Mui visited Pakistan during the recently concluded 17th Asian Individual Squash Championship, 2013. He expressed his satisfaction over the meticulous arrangements made for the successful conduct of the Championship, said a PAF press statement issued here on Friday.

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Pakistan Football Federation has decided to hold National Under-16 Football Championship-2013 at Arifwala, District Pakpattan from June 7-17 instead of Okara Football Academy on May 31. A total of 12 teams will compete in this Championship in which eight teams are from Provincial and Regional Teams like Punjab Football Association, KP Football Association, Balochistan Football Association, Sindh Football Association, Islamabad Football Association, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Football Association, FATA Football Association and Gilget Baltistan Football Association) and 3 Youth Coaches Teams from (Karachi, Quetta, Lahore and Peshawar), said a press release here Friday.

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup will commence from Friday at Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC) Islamabad. The best amateur golfers around the country including senior, junior and ladies category will feature in the three-day event. The opening ceremony of the event was held on Thursday at Margalla Greens Golf Club Islamabad. Rear Admiral Athar Mukhtar, Patron PN Golf and Vice President Margalla Greens Golf Club was the chief guest on the occasion. The main match would be played amongst amateurs over 54 holes during the three days 18 holes each day. Amateurs with handicap 12 and below will participate in the match. It has been decided to give the participation rights to all those having the handicap up to 12 strokes.

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) will pay tributes to former Director General Pakistan Sports Board, late Syed Zakir Hussain by holding the 45th National Athletics Championships in his memory. The National Athletics Championship will explode into action on Friday at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Speaking at a press conference President AFP Lt. Gen. (Retd) Akram Sahi said that late Syed Zakir Hussain was an outstanding sports administrator, sports lover and writer and throughout his life had a positive and principled approach towards the promotion of national sports in the country.

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Ambassadors designate to Zimbabwe, Ukraine call on President

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistan’s new ambassadors (designate) to Zimbabwe Asif Khan and Ukraine Maj Gen (Retd) Wajahat Ali Muftee called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr Friday and discussed matters relating to their new assignments. The President felicitated the newly appointed envoys on their new responsibilities and urged them to focus on further strengthening diplomatic, political, economic, trade and commercial ties between Pakistan and their respective host countries. The President also emphasized on the pursuance of economic diplomacy by all diplomats of Pakistan to further promote economic interests of the country.
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Japanese envoy calls on President Zardari

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Oe on Friday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Pak-Japan bilateral relations with focus on promoting trade and investment ties between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.

PM appreciates media role to aware masses on elections

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice ® Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Friday appreciated the role of media in creating awareness among the people on importance of general elections that resulted in a huge turnout on the Election Day. The Prime Minister expressed these views in a meeting with Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Arif Nizami here at the PM’s House. He expressed the confidence that a free and independent media would continue to encourage and safeguard the democratic process in the country. The Minister for Information informed the Prime Minister about various steps being undertaken by the Ministry for the welfare of working journalists.

All possible measures adopted to provide relief to masses : PM

News - National

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah met with Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso here on Friday and briefed him about the overall situation in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Chief Minister congratulated the Prime Minister on the recently conducted general elections in the country and said that all political parties and groups participated in the elections which reflect their faith in the democratic process. Talking to Syed Mehdi Shah, Prime Minister Khoso said the caretaker government has taken all possible steps to provide maximum relief to the masses. During the meeting, Mehdi Shah briefed the Prime Minister on the overall situation including the financial allocation to Gilgit-Baltistan. He also briefed the Prime Minister on development projects being executed for the well-being of the people.

Pakistan appreciates President Obama’s statement, condemns drone strikes

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistan on Friday appreciating President Obama’s acknowledgement that “force alone cannot make us safer” reiterated its policy that drone strikes are counter-productive. Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani, addressing a press conference here at Foreign Office said on the use of drone strikes, the Government of Pakistan has consistently maintained that the drone strikes are counter-productive, entail loss of innocent civilian lives, have human rights and humanitarian implications and violate the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law.
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Premier Li’s catalyst visit boosts cooperation between ‘Iron Brothers’

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The time-tested friendship between ‘Iron Brothers’ China and Pakistan and best described by the visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang ‘precious than gold’ receives fresh vigour in the shape of renewed pledges through a number of agreements ranging from economic to space technology. The much expected visit by Premier Li ended on high note, opening vistas of broader cooperation especially to meet Pakistan’s much required energy needs. During his stay Premier Li held wide ranging talks with the civilian and military leadership over local, regional and international issues and vowed to extend every possible support in every sector.
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Pakistan to continue moral, diplomatic support to Kashmir cause: PM Khoso

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Friday reiterated that Pakistan would continue extending moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmir cause. He was talking to Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) Chaudhry Abdul Majeed who called on him at the PM’s House. The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan was ready for constructive engagement through composite dialogue with India for the resolution of all outstanding issues including the core issue of Kashmir. Chaudhry Abdul Majeed informed the Prime Minister about the status of ongoing development projects in AJK and appreciated the assistance being provided by the government of Pakistan in the socio-economic development.

Pakistan wants to resolve all bilateral issues with India: Nawaz Sharif

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues with India on the basis of equality through dialogue,Radio Pakistan reported Friday. Talking to Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal ,he said Pakistan wants to move forward the dialogue process with New Delhi for a resolution of issues. Indian High Commissioner congratulated Mian Nawaz Sharif on the victory of PML-N in elections. Mian Shahbaz Sharif was also present at the meeting.

Elections ensured continuity of democratic process: PM Khoso

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice retired Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Friday said that the general elections augured well for the country which would ensure continuity in the democratic process. The Prime Minister said that he bowed his head in gratitude to Almighty Allah for providing him the strength to hold general elections in the country. He was talking to Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mustafa Babur Hizlan who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House. The Turkish Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister for successfully conducting the general elections in the country, says a press release.
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Chinese Premier’s visit to Pakistan aimed at conveying strong message of solidarity

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ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani Friday said that the visit of the Chinese Premier Mr. Li Keqiang to Pakistan was aimed at conveying strong message of solidarity and to further strengthen bilateral relations in all the fields. Speaking at the weekly news briefing at Foreign Office this afternoon, the Foreign Secretary said the visit was successful and would help strengthen economic and strategic relations between the two countries. He said Prime Minister Li Keqiang’s visit provided an opportunity to discuss entire gamut of bilateral cooperation, and regional and international issues.
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