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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

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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 won’t be provoked by India’s jingoistic attitude: PM

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MULTAN, Dec 10 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani said here Wednesday that Pakistan is a responsbile and peace-loving nation and would not be provoked by India’s jingoistic attitude. The Prime Minister was talking to newsmen after condoling the death of Malik Muhammad Imran Dogar, the younger brother of PPP MPA Malik Muhammad Aamir Dogar, the son of former MNA Malik Salahuddin Dogar and nephew of ex-MNA Malik Liaquat Ali Dogar at their residence on Sher Shah Road this afternoon.

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Responding to a question that India has reportedly fitted its missiles against Pakistan the Prime Minister said that Pakistan’s Army is the most responsible and professional army and would not be provoked by such provocative steps by the neighbouring country.

Earlier, he offered Fateha for the departed soul with the members of the bereaved family. He also loved the little daughter of the deceased youth, Malik Imran, who died in a road accident at the age of only 28 a few days back.

Prime Minister’s younger brother Syed Ahmed Mujtaba Gillani and former’s son MPA Syed Abdul Qadir Gillani also accompanied him.

The Prime Minister readily obliged dozens of people who wished to be photographed with him on the occasion.

He also visited the residence of a notable, Nawab Salahuddin Alizai at Khanewal road, who died some two weeks ago.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani condoled with his sons Nawabzada Shujauddin, Nawabzada Ziauddin and Nawabzada Zahiruddin and prayed to Allah Almighty to grant late Nawab Salahuddin’s departed soul eternal peace and high grades in heaven.

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