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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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PFF announces new venues for league

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LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP)- Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) League-Departmental Phase 2008 will resume tomorrow,Tuesday when Sindh Government Press (SGP) will collide with Pakistan Police in Group-A at Korangi Baloch Stadium, Karachi. SGP who entered the top two of domestic soccer by reaching final of 37^th National Championship 1989 at Quetta, went down to B-Division in 2003, failed to re-enter A-League in four attempts from 2004 to 2007 (best being third spot in 2005). Balochistan-based Police, who lost to PPWD on Sunday, required three points on Tuesday otherwise it will be all over for them.

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PFF also approved three fresh venues for the month-long competition as all the three Karachi-based teams in Group-A SGP, Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) decided to pick home grounds of Karachi’s local clubs in place of high-prized Karachi’s Peoples Sports Complex in order to shrug off the burden of financial resources.

Baloch Mujahid Club’s field in Korangi Creek, used during 28^th December PPWD-Police clash, will again be seen when PPWD will face SSGC in the final match of the Group on January 16. Other clubs whose stadiums will get privilege of hosting matches of National soccer event for the first time are Colony Sports FC and Jam Eleven FC.

Debutant ELBA Pure Water is bracketed with Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Railways, Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Group-B.

PFF League - Revised Draws

Dec 30: SGP v Pakistan Police (Korangi Baloch Stadium, Sharafi Goth, Karachi)

Dec 31: PAF v Railways (PAF Complex, E-9, Islamabad) Jan 1: SSGC v Pakistan Police (Colony Sports Stadium, Malir, Karachi)

Jan 3: ELBA v Railways (Model Town Football Academy, Lahore) Jan 12: SGP v PPWD (Jam XI Stadium, Jam Goth, Malir Extension, Karachi)

Jan 12: PAF v HEC (PAF Complex, Peshawar)

Jan 14: SSGC v SGP (Colony Sports Stadium, Malir, Karachi)

,HEC v ELBA (University of Peshawar)

Jan 16: ELBA v PAF (Model Town Football Academy, Lahore) ,PPWD v SSGC (Baloch Mujahid Stadium, Korangi Creek, Karachi Jan 17: Railways v HEC ( Railway Stadium, Lahore)