Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Tolerance imperative for global peace, development; says Mirza

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).

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,”

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.

(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.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Pakistan’s Naseem Hameed became the first Pakistani women in the 26-year history of regional games when on Monday she clinched a gold medal in the 100-metre sprint in 11th South Asian Games being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.The 22-year old athlete produced her career best feat at Bangabandhu National Stadium and led the eight runners.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly, has said that justice and tolerance are the key values of Islam and it abhors intolerance and aggression against others.

She termed the non-compliance of the Islamic principles, main factor behind the present unrest in the world. She said this in her message on International Day for Tolerance being observed on Monday throughout the globe.
The Speaker stressed the need for adopting positive attitude inspired by recognition of and respect for the rights and freedom of others.
She said that this day serves us an opportunity to renew the commitment to advance human welfare, fundamental freedom and progress as well as to encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation amongst different cultures, civilizations and religious communities.
Dr. Fehmida Mirza called for creating tolerant attitude and trust between diverse communities for peaceful coexistence. She said that in order to achieve a tolerant society, observance of human rights and equality of treatment should be ensured almost all groups and individuals in the society.
She said that equal economic and social opportunities should be made available to each person without discrimination and exclusion. She said that if marginality prevails, that could lead to frustration, hostility and extremism. She said that without tolerance there can be no peace and without peace there can be no development or democracy.
Fehmida Mirza called upon all the leaders to draw pledge for supporting and promoting tolerance for peace and harmony in the world.
She also stressed the need of interfaith dialogue for creating a shared perception of things and events in order to resolve tension and create tolerance amongst religious communities.
She said that dialogue for streamlining the issues and problems encourages tolerance, respect and cooperation. She also underlined the need for enhancing the literacy as intolerance is often rooted in ignorance and fear.

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