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China set to become 4th biggest trade partner of Pakistan: MOFCOM official -

BEIJING, Feb 9 (APP): China is becoming the 4th biggest trade partner of Pakistan, said here a senior Chinese official from Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).Addressing the Pakistan-China Trade Promotion Seminar at Pakistan Embassy, Ouyang Cheng of Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs of Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said both sides enhanced exports after the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

UK Border Agency accept AJK marriage certificates -

LONDON, Feb 09 (APP)- The UK Border Agency has communicated to Lord Nazir Ahmed, a member of the British Upper House, that it accepts Nikah Khawani certificates from Azad Kashmir as a proof of valid marriage.“I am able to inform you that following legal advice, Nikah Khawani certificates from AJK are now accepted as proof of a valid marriage by our UK Visa Section which processes settlement applications from Pakistan. Nikah Khawanis from any other region of Pakistan are not accepted and a Nikah Nama is still required in such cases,”

Boxing sensation Amir Khan and a host of new sporting stars awarded -

LONDON, Feb 9 (APP)- Boxing sensation Amir Khan, former Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatungalong with ten other budding sports stars were declared winners at the biggest ever Asian sports awards in the UK.A glittering ceremony was held at a Central London hotel last evening where the winners of the prestigious Change4Life British Asian Sports awards were presented with their trophies.

UN says lack of resources threaten gains in Pakistan’s HIV response - HTML clipboard

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.

Outgoing UN envoy Ashraf Qazi urges Sudanese to press ahead on critical issues - HTML clipboard

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.

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South Asian Games ends at grand closing ceremony amid dazzling firework

(From Ehsan Qureshi)
DHAKA, Feb. 09 (APP): The 11th edition of South Asian Games ended here on Tuesday evening amid fanfare, cultural show and dazzling firework which brightened the whole of Bangladesh capital.A crowd of around 20,000 was sent into ecstasy with brilliant display of laser-beam show and colorful firework which brought the curtains down in the 12-day regional sporting gala dominated by the Indian athletes.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Pakistan’s Naseem Hameed became the first Pakistani women in the 26-year history of regional games when on Monday she clinched a gold medal in the 100-metre sprint in 11th South Asian Games being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.The 22-year old athlete produced her career best feat at Bangabandhu National Stadium and led the eight runners.
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PCB clarifies news item

HTML clipboard 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).
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Top four NWFP cueists to vie in National Snooker

HTML clipboard PESHAWAR, Feb. 9 (APP): Top four NWFP cueists to vie in the 35^th National Ranking Snooker Championship-2010 to be held here at Karachi Gymkhana from March 2, Secretary NWFP Snooker Association Zulfiqar Butt told APP.
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Medal table at the conclusion of 11th South Asian Games

HTML clipboard DHAKA, Feb 9, (APP): Following is the final medal tally at the conclusion of 11^th Asian Games after day 12 in the regional sporting extravaganza here on Tuesday.
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