ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): National Institute of Folk and
Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) would organize two-day ‘Chinese Mela’ from May 21 in Line with 65th annual celebrations of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.

The event would be organized in collaboration with China
Embassy. The ‘Mela’ would highlight the Chinese Culture, cuisine and photo exhibition along with Pakistani Artisans and music would also be arranged.

The performers would present fusion of Pakistani and Chinese culture and traditions with a focus on performing arts of both countries, an official of Lok Virsa told APP.

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): The National Assembly on Thursday passed [The Constitution (22nd Amendment) Bill, 2016] unanimously with two third majority on eligibility criteria for appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan
(ECP).

The bill was moved by Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid.

According to the law, at present only retired Judges of Supreme Court or High Court are eligible for appointment as chief election commissioner or members, respectively. Now after amendment, in addition to retired judges of Supreme Court or High Court, retired senior bureaucrats or senior civil servants and technocrats will also be eligible for appointment as chief election commissioner or a member.

KARACHI, May 19 (APP): Admiral Wu Shengli, Commander PLA (Navy) China, has been conferred with Pakistan’s highest Military Award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), Thursday.

The Award has been conferred in recognition of his distinguished  services and significant contributions in strengthening the bilateral relations between Pakistan and China in general and Navies of both the friendly nations in particular, said a statement.

Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions Abdul Quadir
Baloch conferred the award at an impressive ceremony held here at Pakistan Navy Dockyard.