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WASHINGTON, May 18 (APP): Pakistanis are among the most racially tolerant people in the world, despite having less economic development and being located in the region housing some of the least racially tolerant populations, findings of a survey reveal. According to World Values Survey, which has been measuring global attitudes and opinions for decades, only 6.5 percent of Pakistanis object to a neighbor of a different race. In only three of 81 surveyed countries by Swedish economists, more than 40 percent of respondents said they would not want a neighbor of a different race, a report in The Washington Post said citing conclusions of the survey.

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UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (APP): Pakistan Friday called for sharper focus on dialogue and development in terrorist-hit areas, while maintaining military pressure as part of efforts to eliminate the scourge of terrorism. “When terrorists defy the writ of the state, kill civilians, spread terror, they have to be stopped; stopped by the use of force; stopped militarily,” Ambassador Masood Khan told more than 100 delegates attending a Pakistan-sponsored seminar at U.N. Headquarters in New York. “There is absolutely no doubt about that,” the Pakistani envoy said of using military means against terrorists. “But,” he added, “by killing the terrorists, we do not defeat terrorism. To eliminate terrorism, we have to go into the causes and deconstruct the mindset that launches them into terrorism.”

Outgoing Pakistan ambassador Sherry Rehman urges trade, end to drone strikes -

WASHINGTON, May 18 (APP): Pakistan's outgoing ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has said the Pakistan and the United States have improved their ties considerably from a low-point in 2011 but asked Washington to end drone strikes in the tribal areas in order to help put the relationship on sustained upward trajectory. In a farewell speech to a gathering of senior American officials and Pakistani-Americans, Ms. Rehman who resigned from her post this week after May 11 election, also called for using trade as the engine for enhanced bilateral partnership.

Pak to become Chinese Beidou navigation system's fourth overseas user -

BEIJING, May 18 (APP): China's Beidou navigation system is set to increase its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Pakistan expected to become its fourth overseas customer later this month.Huang Lei, international business director of Beijing BDStar Navigation, which helps promote Beidou, or Compass, in the international market, told China Daily the company will build a network of stations in Pakistan to enhance the location accuracy of Beidou. These continuously operational reference stations will be built after the two countries sign a cooperation agreement, which will see Pakistan follow in the footsteps of Thailand, Laos and Brunei in becoming a Beidou customer.

Pakistani artist’s large-scale installation atop Metropolitan Museum’s Roof Garden opens -

NEW YORK, May 17 (APP): Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi’s large-scale site-specific work atop New York’s Metropolitan Museum’s Roof Garden opened Thursday in the presence of a big gathering of art lovers. Qureshi, 41, is known worldwide for his unique style of combining the motifs, symbolism, and ornamental techniques of Islamic art with modern conceptual approaches. The exhibition, Entitled The Roof Garden Commission: Imran Qureshi, the project represents the artist’s emotional response to violence occurring across the globe in recent decades and his earnest hope for regeneration and lasting peace in the aftermath of man-made disasters. Using the nearly 8,000-square-foot open-air space as his canvas, Qureshi edhas worked areas of his spilled and splattered red acrylic paint into patterns of lush ornamental leaves that evoke the luxuriant walled gardens that are ubiquitous in miniatures of the Mughal court; they also echo the spectacular verdant foliage of Central Park surrounding the Roof Garden.

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President’s visit to strengthen strategic partnership with China: Qureshi

BEIJING, Oct 13 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi Monday said main objectives of visit of President Asif Zardari to China were further strengthening of strategic partnership, deepening of economic relationship and reinforcing of cultural and social ties between the two countries. The Foreign Minister stated this during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi here.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the continued growth in bilateral ties. The Chinese Foreign Minister expressed China’s support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, social stability and economic progress.

The Chinese Foreign Minister appreciated President Asif Zardari’s desire to visit China, on his first official visit abroad.

Qureshi said that the forthcoming visit of Pakistani President to China would further solidify their strategic partnership.

The ministers described Pakistan-China friendship as time-tested and all weather.

Qureshi said the Pakistani leadership is desirous of a long-term relationship between Pakistan People’s Party and the Communist Party of China.

Foreign Minister Qureshi elucidated the concept of ‘Friends of Pakistan’ group, to his Chinese counterpart.

Foreign Minister Yang assured China’s full support and cooperation to Pakistan at this forum.

He also confirmed China’s participation in the first meeting of the ‘Friends of Pakistan’ group, being held in Abu Dhabi shortly.

Briefing his Chinese counterpart on Pakistan’s special focus on economic diplomacy, Foreign Minister Qureshi acknowledged the deep political and strategic cooperation between the two countries but also emphasized the need to enhance bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Foreign Minister Yang said that China will continue to support Pakistan in its efforts for economic development and more Chinese corporations and business entities will be encouraged to invest in Pakistan.

He said that China wishes to enhance its cooperation in all mutually beneficial fields.

Underscoring the importance of their special relations, Foreign Minister Yang reaffirmed China’s determination to take these relations to greater heights.

The Chinese Foreign Minister expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s important role in promoting peace, security and regional stability and its contribution in the fight against terrorism and extremism.

Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked the Chinese government for continued assistance and support to Pakistan.

In recent years, Chinese investments in Pakistan have shown an upward trend. Several projects of national significance are being executed with Chinese assistance.

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