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UN report highlights benefits of school meal programmes in crisis settings -

UNITED NATIONS, May 26 (APP): A new U.N. report released has stresses the importance of providing meals for schoolchildren, particularly in times of crisis, and notes that this is still lacking in many developing countries. “School feeding assures that where quality education is available, children are able to take advantage of the opportunity to learn,” the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin, said. “It’s an investment that pays off in the future with better-educated, stronger and healthier adults and it’s also a critical safety net to prevent the most vulnerable from suffering in times of crisis,” she said.

Many countries express interest in JF-17 Thunder -

BEIJING, May 26 (APP): Many countries around the world are keen in obtaining JF-17 Thunder fighter jet jointly developed by Pakistan and China, said a senior officer of the Pakistan air force. “We’ve been receiving inquiries and expressions of interest on the JF-17 Thunder from many countries in the Middle East, Africa and even as far as South America,” Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, told China Daily. Pakistan has the privileged to show case the fighter plane twice in China’s bi-annual International Airshow held in Zhuhai.

Vesak Day observed at UN to honour Buddha; Pakistan pays tributes -

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Speakers at function marking “Vesak Day” that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha paid high tributes to the spiritual leader’s teaching on the need for compassion and solidarity with those less fortunate. They also highlighted Buddha’s message of peace and tolerance, with Pakistan UN Ambassador Masood Khan calling for resolving conflicts and disputes justly; and addressing the root causes of strife and hostilities.

Chinese enthralled over unique escort of Premier Li aircraft by JF-17 Thunder -

BEIJING, May 25 (APP): It was a unique and impressive show for the common Chinese people when they enthralled to see, a formation of six Jf-17 Thunder aircraft escorting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Jumbo plane as it entered into Pakistan’s airspace on May 22 to start his official visit. After China Central Television broadcast footage of the JF-17s escorting Li’s plane and of the premier waving to Pakistani pilots, many Chinese netizens said in online comments that the selection of the JF-17 Thunder symbolizes the two nations’ close relationship in the defense sector.

UN rights expert welcomes shift in Obama’s counter-terrorism policy -

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): A U.N. human rights expert Friday welcomed what he called was a ground-breaking speech by President Barack Obama in which the U.S. leader laid out principles governing the use of counter-terrorism measures such as targeted killings. President Obama said Thursday that, as part of a realignment of US counter-terrorism policy, he would curtail the use of drones, recommit to closing the prison at Guant¡namo Bay, Cuba, and seek new limits on his own war power. The new policy guidance imposes tougher standards for when drone strikes can be authorized, limiting them to targets that pose “a continuing, imminent threat to Americans” and cannot feasibly be captured, according to media reports.

Sport News

Army, WAPDA continue dominance in 45th National Athletics C’ship

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Pakistan Army continued their dominance in men’s events and WAPDA in women events on the second day of 45th National Athletics Championship here at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex. Army was leading on points table in men’s events with a total of 273 points after having clinched nine gold, ten silver and five bronze medals. WAPDA was second with 118 points as its athletes bagged three gold, one silver and five bronze medals. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was on number three with 67 points,

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Holbrooke visits Lok Virsa

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP): Richard Holbrooke, U.S. Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan paid a visit to Lok Virsa, the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage along with his entourage on Thursday.On arrival, Khalid Javaid, Executive Director Lok Virsa and Tariq Umar Khatab, Joint Secretary, ministry of culture received the US delegates amid beating of traditional dhol (drums). A group of popular drummers from Punjab escorted the diplomat from Lok Virsa’s main entry point to the entrance of the museum in a very traditional and welcoming manner.

Holbrooke was taken around various three dimensional cultural displays in the Heritage Museum, depicting the living cultural traditions and lifestyles of the people of Pakistan not only from the mainstream but also from remotest regions of Pakistan.
Holbrooke seemed impressed with the cultural dioramas in the Heritage Museum displayed in the authentic and artistic way. He took keen interest in the display of “Truck Art”. He termed the art of embellishing the trucks as “Art on Wheels”. His members of entourage were equally happy to see colourful work of art on the transport vehicle.
They made photographs of trucks displayed outside the museum. They were also amazed with the quality of displays inside the museum. At times many of them exclaimed, “This is a big museum!”
Holbrooke highly lauded efforts of Lok Virsa and its management in documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan in such an artistic and professional manner.
The delegate later witnessed an artisans-at-work exhibition in the hall of changing exhibitions within the museum. Master artisans of various craft fields like namda/gabba, stone carving, wax painting, embroidery, wood carving, papier mache hailing from different parts of the country demonstrated their skills to the visiting delegation and received appreciation from them.
A group of folk artists and musicians entertained the delegation by presenting mystic songs.
The US delegation also visited the on-going photographic exhibition highlighting the contribution of the slain leader Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed which has been specially organized by Lok Virsa to mark her 57th birthday.
At the conclusion of visit, Holbrooke recorded his comments in the visitors’ book.

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