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UN Security Council to meet on Syria, today -

UNITED NATIONS, Feb, 4 (APP): The Security Council is set to meet on Saturday (Ed: around 8 P.M. PST) to vote on a European-Arab draft resolution calling for political transition in Syria, according a UN announcement. The announcement came after the 15 council members agreed on the draft aimed at ending the bloodshed in Syria, with amendments to overcome Russia’s objections. Earlier this week, Russia, a veto-wielding member, voiced its strong opposition to the draft resolution, tabled by Morocco, a non-permanent member of the council. The draft was jointly drawn up by Arab states, Britain, France and Germany.

China targets to make country polio free again -

BEIJING, Feb 4 (APP): China is expected to eradicate new polio cases in October when it finishes vaccinating nearly 30 million people, a senior health official said.The fourth round of polio immunization drive will kick off in March to cover about 7 million people, mostly in the western regions, Wang Yu, head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told China Daily.“And probably in October, the country will become polio-free again,” he said.On Feb 2, the Ministry of Health ordered health departments nationwide to increase polio vigilance this year and maintain vaccination programmes to block outbreaks.

UN stresses early cancer diagnosis to reduce mounting deaths -

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 4 (APP): The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the importance of screening programmes for healthy people for early detection of cancer for easier treatment. To mark World Cancer Day, which is observed on Feb. 4 every year, WHO reminded the world that cancer is responsible for close to 13 per cent of deaths globally, accounting for 7.6 million deaths in 2008. The theme of this year’s Day is “Together It Is Possible,” with WHO and its partner, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), focusing on screening and vaccination. Increased access to cost-effective vaccinations to prevent infections associated with cancers and cost-effective cancer-screening programmes can help to reduce the number cancer deaths, the agency stressed.

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.“There have been very positive statements from the visit about Pakistan’s support (on) Afghan-owned process of reconciliation. That is something that the Afghans have wanted to hear and we think will be helpful to the process,” the spokesperson noted.

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.

Sport News

PSB to hold hockey, football matches on Kashmir Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will hold hockey and football exhibition matches at Pakistan Sports Complex here on Sunday in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day. A hockey match will be played between Islamabad Blue and Islamabad White at Naseer Bunda Hockey Ground while Huma Club and Mehran Club will play a football match at Jinnah Stadium. A prize distribution ceremony of both the matches will be held at Jinnah Stadium. Zakir Hussain Syed, former Director General, PSB will be the chief guest on the occasion and will distribute trophies and prizes among to the participants.

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.

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By Dr.Firdous Ashiq Awan The valley of Kashmir is the most beautiful geographical entity on earth and its ravishing landscape has impressed the visitors for centuries. When Mughal Emperor Jehangir came to Kashmir he was so spell-bound by its calmness that he exclaimed,”If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here”.But it is so tragic to note that the people of this unrivaled paradise are shackled in chains of slavery for over a century. The yearning and movement for independence of the Kashmiri people continued unabated all along this period.When the movement for Pakistan was launched, the people of Kashmir actively participated in it.
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PM to visit Qatar from Feb 6-8

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will leave for Qatar on Monday for a three-day official visit from February 6 -8 aimed at strengthening ties with the Gulf state in multiple areas.The Prime Minister will hold talks with Qatar’s Emir and Prime Minister to further promote trade and investment ties to add substance to bilateral relations.Gilani will discuss with the Qatari leadership the issue of import of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and also finalization of transnational formalities to import LNG at the earliest.
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Khar to visit Russia next week to promote bilateral relations

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will visit Russia next week for talks to promote bilateral relations.Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit while speaking in Radio Pakistan’s programme Naey Ufaq said that Pakistan is actively engaged with other countries diplomatically with respect to emerging situation in Afghanistan.He said Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will visit Russia next week for talks on bilateral relations and regional situation.Basit said Pakistan is actively engaged with other countries diplomatically with respect to emerging situation in Afghanistan.The spokesman said Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani would also visit Qatar from Monday to have discussions with its leadership.He said on-going process of reconciliation in Afghanistan will come under discussion during Prime Minister Gilani’s visit to Qatar.
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Khar’s visit to boost Pak-Afghan relations: Basit

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said that Pakistan had always trying to have good relations with Afghanistan as both countries are imperative for each other. He said Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan and is ready for every possible help to the Kabul government to achieve the purpose. In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan, he said Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar held useful talks with Afghan leaders in Kabul. He said “her visit has great importance especially in the context with some coldness in our relations during previous months and as to how the recent reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan may be given boost”. He said that Pakistan is trying to hold talks with all representatives of Afghanistan so that Afghanistan may emerge as a peaceful country after withdrawal of coalition forces.
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PM greets Srilankan counterpart on National Day

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr D. M. Jayaratne on their National Day falling on February 4.In his message, the Prime Minister said “on behalf of people and the government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, it is with immense pleasure that I extend heartiest and warmest greetings to Your Excellency, the government and the people of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the auspicious occasion of 64th National Day of the country.” “Pakistan and Sri Lanka have enjoyed close, cordial and cooperative relations in all fields since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The bilateral cooperation has witnessed a significant progress and diversification,” he added.
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President gives assent to the Carriage by Air Bill

News - National

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

News - National
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

News - National
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)

News - National
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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