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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.

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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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Pakistan requires regular blood provision for its 70,000 thalassemic kids

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KARACHI, Oct. 10 (APP)- Pakistan with an estimated population of more than 70,000 “Thalassemic” children, each requiring 22 bottles of blood annually, is exposed to constant shortage of blood, said Munaf Allana, the Project Director, Al Mustafa Thalassemia Unit. In a statement here on Saturday, he said 6,000 children are born every year in Pakistan with the serious blood disorder, Thalassemia, and all such child patients need to have no less than two blood transfusions each month.

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In the given, situation he said there was a dire need to ensure proper screening of high risk couples planning to contract marriage.

Allana said centers running for the medical care of Thalassemic patients are generally faced with shortage of blood.

“We therefore have been regularly asking for a strong and healthy blood donation culture in our country,” he said.

The activist said voluntary blood donation culture will also help country to acquire safe blood for any emergency condition.

“This will also be of great support for other patients who may be requiring blood transfusion at one or the other point in time,” he said.

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