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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.

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Pakistan not to allow external forces to violate its sovereignty: Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said that the Armed Forces are fully capable to meet any eventuality and safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He was talking to newsmen during his visit to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra Friday. The Minister said the whole nation was standing united behind the Armed Forces of the country and would show the same spirit of sacrifices and heroism as was done is 1965 and 1971 wars. The Minister was also accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed.

He expressed the resolve that national frontiers of the country would be defended at all cost and external forces would not be allowed to violate Pakistan’s sovereignty.

Earlier, on his arrival to PAC Headquarters, the Minister was received by Chairman PAC, Kamra, Air Khalid Chaudhry. The Chairman gave a detailed presentation to the Minister about the status of ongoing projects undertaken by PAC.

He also briefed the Minister about the JF-17 Thunder Aircraft Project and particularly highlighted its operational capability. The Minister visited various factories including Mirage and F-6 Rebuild Factories,Chinese, Weaponry System and Avionics and Reader Factories.

The Minister was highly impressed by the achievements made by PAC Kamra toward strengthening the Defence sector of the country. He lauded the efforts made by the engineers and technicians in developing the country’s Defence industry.

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