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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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30 killed, 48 injured in DG Khan blast, say Rescue 1122 official

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MULTAN, Feb 5 (APP): Doctors and paramedical staff of Nishtar hospital Multan was put on alert after DG Khan blast which, Rescue 1122 Incharge says, left 30 persons dead and another 48 injured on Thursday.

Doctors and paramedical staff were put on alert to treat those seriously injured who were being brought to Multan from DG Khan, officials said. One injured has reached Multan, officials sources said.

Rescue 1122 Incharge in DG Khan Dr. Natiq told APP by phone that according to our data gathered so far, some 30 people have died and another 48 were injured in the bomb blast that occurred at Wadani Manzil. He, however, added that process of data compilation was continuing.

Some three to four seriously injured have been referred to Nishtar Hospital Multan for treatment, he added.

Dr. Natiq said that Rescue 1122 transported the injured and the dead to DHQ hospital. Describing the tragic scene, he said that some bodies were unidentifiable.

The dead included children, old and young men and women, he said.

Meanwhile, Nishter hospital administration stepped up security arrangements at the hospital and put the staff and doctors on alert for treatment of the seriously injured.

Law enforcement agencies also stepped up security in Multan after DG Khan blast.

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