UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 9 (APP): Although Pakistan has a plan of action to tackle HIV and AIDS, the country is facing a lack of resources that could jeopardize an effective and timely response to the epidemic, according to the lead United Nations agency on the issue.
UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 09 (APP): The outgoing United Nations envoy in Sudan, Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, has lauded recent developments in the country’s electoral process, and urged the parties to the north-south peace agreement to press ahead during what will be a crucial year for the nation.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified a news item that appeared in a section of press regarding a notice issued to Chairman PCB Ejaz Butt by Cricket Council of USA (CCUSA).
PESHAWAR, Feb. 9 (APP): Top four NWFP cueists to vie in the 35th National Ranking Snooker Championship-2010 to be held here at Karachi Gymkhana from March 2, Secretary NWFP Snooker Association Zulfiqar Butt told APP.
DHAKA, Feb 9, (APP): Following is the final medal tally at the conclusion of 11th Asian Games after day 12 in the regional sporting extravaganza here on Tuesday.
The country will receive eight jets over two months, four each in June and July this year, while the remaining two F-16s will be delivered subsequently.
Pakistan is receiving the planes as a major non-NATO ally of the United States and their provision signifies close defence relations between the two countries.
Pakistan also signed an agreement with the United States in 2006 for purchase of 18 new F-16 C and F-16-D aircraft.
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