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.
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.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified a news item that appeared in a section of press regarding a notice issued to Chairman PCB Ejaz Butt by Cricket Council of USA (CCUSA).
PESHAWAR, Feb. 9 (APP): Top four NWFP cueists to vie in the 35th National Ranking Snooker Championship-2010 to be held here at Karachi Gymkhana from March 2, Secretary NWFP Snooker Association Zulfiqar Butt told APP.
DHAKA, Feb 9, (APP): Following is the final medal tally at the conclusion of 11th Asian Games after day 12 in the regional sporting extravaganza here on Tuesday.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Responding to media queries on the Malakand Accord, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms Sherry Rehman has said that the President will approve the Nizam-e-Adal Regulation after the restoration of reace in the Region. The proposed Nizam-e-Adal Regulation will bring speedy justice at the doorstep of the common man, said a press release issued here Monday.
This regulation will also meet the demand of the people for the establishment of an appellate forum in their own area, it added.
Ms Sherry Rehman stressed that the deal should not be seen as a “concession” to the militants. “It is in no way a sign of the state’s weakness”.
The public will of the population of the Swat region is at the centre of all efforts and it should be taken into account while debating the merits of this agreement.
