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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.

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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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China to host first-ever World Media Summit

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BEIJING, Sept 24 (APP): China is set to host the first-ever World Media Summit (WMS) from October 8-10, which will gather leaders from newspapers and magazines, wire services, radio and television broadcasters as well as the internet and other media from across the globe. With Cooperation, Action, Win-Win and Development as the theme, the summit, dubbed as the media Olympics, will focus on how world media will face up to the challenges and opportunities of the digital era and cash in on the network technologies.

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The idea of holding a world media summit came up in a series of talks during the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing between Xinhua President Mr. Li Congjun and News Corporation Chairman and CEO Mr. Rupert Murdoch, AP President and CEO Mr. Thomas Curley, Reuters News Editor-in-Chief Mr. David Schlesinger, BBC Director-General Mr. Mark Thompson, Kyodo News President Mr. Satoshi Ishikawa and ITAR TASS News Agency President Mr. Vitaly Nikitich Ignatenko.

The WMS Secretariat has invited chief executive officers and heads of various organization to attend the grand gathering of the world’s top media organizations, which will definitely shed light on the future growth of the media industry and enhance bilateral and multi-lateral cooperation.

The venue for the summit will be at the Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing.

Meanwhile, more than 130 overseas and over 40 domestic media organizations have registered for their participation in WMS, said the organizer.

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