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55% of India’s population poor -

NEW DELHI, Sep 9 (APP)- India’s abysmal track record at ensuring basic levels of nutrition is the greatest contributor to its poverty as measured by the new international Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI).About 645 million people or 55% of India’s population is poor as measured by this composite indicator made up of ten markers of education, health and standard of living achievement levels.Developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) for the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) forthcoming 2010 Human Development Report, the MPI attempts to capture more than just income poverty at the household level.

Literacy has empowering effect on women, UN officials say -

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 9 (APP)- Top United Nations officials have called for more funding and advocacy to improve literacy rates among the worlds women, who comprise two out of every three adults who cannot read or write.In a message marking International Literacy Day, which is observed today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed the transformative effect on both a family and the wider community when a woman is literate.Literate women are more likely to send their children, especially their girls, to school, he said. By acquiring literacy, women become more economically self-reliant and more actively engaged in their countrys social, political and cultural life. All evidence shows that investment in literacy for women yields high development dividends.

Hafiz Sheikh calls for greater access to EU -

PARIS , Sep 9 (APP)- Federal Minister for Finance Abdul Hafiz Sheikh who is on two days visit to France raised the issue of greater access to the European markets for Pakistani products, during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner.He discussed the possibilities of enhancing economic cooperation between two countries. Mr. Kouchner agreed that there was ample space for enhancement of bilateral cooperation in economic as well as other fields.Hafiz Sheikh briefed Mr. Kouchner on economic reforms being carried out by the Government of Pakistan and their impact on the economy of the country.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning terrorism -

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 9 (APP)- Reiterating its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the General Assembly Wednesday reaffirmed its support for the UN anti-terror strategy and called for implementing the four-year-old initiative. With the unanimous adoption of a new resolution, the 192-member Assembly capped its second biennial review of the UN Global Strategys implementation by reaffirming support for the initiatives four pillars.

US gratified with Pakistan’s arrests over failed NY bomb attempt -

WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (APP)- The United States is gratified that Pakistan has made some arrests in connection with May 1 failed car bombing attempt in New York City’s Times Square, the State Department said.“There is an ongoing criminal investigation, but we are gratified that Pakistan have made some arrests in this case. But obviously, the fate of those particular defendants is in the hands of the Pakistani judicial system,” a spokesman said, when asked to comment on reported arrest of three suspects by Pakistani authorities.

Sport News

Aisam gives sports fans something to cheer

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP) - For a nation devastated by floods, Pakistanis are pinning their hopes on Tennis star Aisam-ul Haq to give the country something to cheer.
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PKF to name its final team for Asian Games next month

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) will name its final squad for the Asian Games in the second week of October after the practice matches which will be arranged against tough departmental teams.
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Pak name weightlifting team for CW Games

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Six weightlifters have been named to represent Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games to be held at New Delhi, India, next month. The selection committee of Pakistan Weightlifting Federation announced the squad after the trials held early this month at Pakistan Sports Complex here.
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FA Chief Roger Burden assures PFF full support

LAHORE,Sep 8 (APP)- Roger Burden, Acting Chairman of The Football Association, has assured full cooperation in providing assistance to Pakistan Football Federation in rebuilding football infrastructure damaged or destroyed by recent devastating floods in Pakistan.
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Aisam-Peschke in final of mixed doubles of UP Open

LAHORE, Sept 8 (APP)- Pakistan’s tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq notched up two back to back victories in the US Open to move into mixed doubles final and mens doubles semi finals on Wednesday. According to information received here, Aisam together with Peschke beat Mark Knwoles and Anna Lena Groenefield 7/6 (5), 7-6 (4) to move to any final of a grand slam tournament, his first ever sterling performance and a first ever show staged by any Pakistani at that level.

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Commander Pakistan Fleet visits deployed units

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KARACHI, Dec 26 (APP): In the backdrop of current security situation, the Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral M. Asif Sandila, Friday visited the deployed Fleet units to assess their operational readiness. This was stated in an ISPR (Navy) press release issued here on Friday.

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It said that while addressing the troops, he expressed his satisfaction on the operational and material readiness of PN Fleet.

He reiterated that Pakistan Fleet is ready to respond to any challenge whenever called upon and will uphold the trust reposed by the nation.

The Fleet Commander stressed that though Pakistan is a peace loving nation, yet in case of any misadventure against the maritime interest of the country, the same shall be responded in a befitting and resolute manner.

He stressed upon the fleet units to maintain the present state of high preparedness to thwart enemies aggressive design.

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