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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.



Indian expert and UN climate panel he heads face credibility siege:report - HTML clipboard

NEW YORK, Feb 9 (APP): An Indian economist-engineer the head of United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that he heads is facing accusations of scientific sloppiness and potential financial conflicts of interest according to as leading American newspaper.“Just over two years ago, Rajendra K. Pachauri seemed destined for a scientist’s version of sainthood,” The New York Times said in a dispatch Tuesday, noting that he accepted the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the panel, sharing the honour with former US Vice President Al Gore.



Shawl asks UN to unfreeze its preventive diplomacy - HTML clipboard

LONDON, Feb 09 (APP)- A UK-based Kashmiri organisation has expressed its serious concern towards the deteriorating human rights situation in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.“Imposition of strict restrictions in Srinagar to prevent the people’s peaceful protest amounts to strangulation of the freedom of expression and denial of political space,” Prof. Nazir Ahmad Shawl, Executive Director, Justice Foundation Kashmir Centre London  said in a statement.



APL to support Lord Ahmed for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s fair trial - HTML clipboard

LONDON, Feb 09 (APP)-The UK-based Association of Pakistani origin Lawyers (APL) has announced its complete support to the campaign initiated by British parliamentarian Lord Nazir Ahmed to seek a fair trial of Dr.Aafia Siddiqui. APL Chair Barrister Amjad Malik, said Tuesday that western media has blacked out Dr.Siddiqui’s conviction and reactions including reservations on trial which shows that it is always ready to rub under the carpet some of the worst human rights abuses when it comes to their national interest.



Amnesty International asks Indian Government to stop mining and refinery expansion - HTML clipboard

LONDON, Feb 09 (APP)- The human rights watchdog-Amnesty International-has urged the Indian Government to stop bauxite mining and the refinery expansion in the eastern State of Orissa without first addressing the human rights of the marginalised communities.“Indian authorities have given local communities scant or misleading information about the potential impact of a proposed alumina refinery expansion and mining project to be operated by subsidiaries of UK-based company Vedanta Resources in Orissa, Amnesty International said in a new report released on Tuesday.



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Madhurika emerged as star in SAG TT with four golds
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DHAKA, Feb 9, (APP): India’s Madhurika Patkar emerged as one of the stars of 11th South Asian Games by striking four gold medals in the table tennis events which concluded at Wooden Floor Gymnasium on Tuesday.

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ICC Board to meet in Dubai on Feb 10-11
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board will gather in Dubai on February 10-11 for the first of the four scheduled meetings it will hold this year. Among the items for discussion include the provision of greater context for international cricket, Cricket Ireland’s intention to apply for Full Membership and outcomes from the ICC/MCC joint strategy session, said a press release.

 
Nepal’s Bhandari wins 35km Marathon SA gold
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DHAKA, Feb 9, (APP): Nepal’s Rajendera Parsad Bhandari showed a remarkable endurance and stamina to win the shortened 35-km marathon event of 11th South Asian Games here on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh ready to play hockey series in Pakistan: Khandakhar
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DHAKA, Feb 9, (APP): Bangladesh team is ready to tour and play series in Pakistan to improve their game by playing against the top team of the world if extended an invitation by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

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Pakistan’s Naseem become fastest women of South Asia
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DHAKA, Feb  8 (APP): Pakistan’s Naseem Akhtar produced a historic and stunning show by becoming the fastest woman of the region when she snapped up a gold medal by winning the 100-metre  sprint event of the 11th South Asian Games  here  on Monday.
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Malik for in-camera briefing on Black Water, DynCorp PDF Print E-mail
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Interior Minister A. Rehman Malik Tuesday told the National Assembly that the statements of US Secretary Defence Robert Gates and Provincial Minister for Information Bashir Bilour were misquoted by media regarding presence of Black Water and DynCorp in Pakistan. “US Secretary Defence Robert Gates and Bashir Bilour were misquoted by the media as both have categorically denied the presence of Black Water in Pakistan.”

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NA to discuss Dr Afia’s conviction by US Jury PDF Print E-mail
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The Lower House of the Parliament Tuesday admitted an adjournment motion to discuss conviction of Dr Afia Siddiqui by a US Jury. The House would now hold a debate on the adjournment motion moved by the members from different political parties including PML-N MNAs Birjees Tahir and Tahira Aurangzeb, PML-N and Marvi Memon, PML-Q.

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APL to support Lord Ahmed for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s fair trial PDF Print E-mail
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LONDON, Feb 09 (APP)-The UK-based Association of Pakistani origin Lawyers (APL) has announced its complete support to the campaign initiated by British parliamentarian Lord Nazir Ahmed to seek a fair trial of Dr.Aafia Siddiqui. APL Chair Barrister Amjad Malik, said Tuesday that western media has blacked out Dr.Siddiqui’s conviction and reactions including reservations on trial which shows that it is always ready to rub under the carpet some of the worst human rights abuses when it comes to their national interest.

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Chinese businessmen for enhancing economic cooperation with Pakistan PDF Print E-mail
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): A high powered delegation of Sichuan Province of China visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Tuesday and discussed possibilities to further enhance trade, investment and economic cooperation with Pakistan.The delegation led by Vice Governor of Sichuan province, Huang Xiaoxiang particularly discussed the possibilities of enhancing cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing and energy sectors.Addressing the business community, Huang Xiaoxiang said that Pakistan and China enjoy infinite friendship, adding that China was always keen to widen and deepen its relations with Pakistan in all areas particularly in economic sphere.

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Speedy dispensation of justice priority of Govt: President PDF Print E-mail
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that speedy dispensation of justice to citizens is the foremost priority of the PPP government.The President was talking to a 24-member Frontier Bar Council which called on him here late Monday night. The President urged the lawyers community to gear up their efforts to meet the litigants’ expectations.
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Pakistan does not want to be engaged in arms race: PM PDF Print E-mail
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KARACHI, Feb 8 (APP):  Pakistan is a peace-loving country and does not want to be engaged in an arms race. Its strategic as well as conventional capabilities are focused towards legitimate defence needs and promotion of peace.This was stated by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani while speaking as chief guest at the induction ceremony of PNS Shamsheer at the PN Dockyard here on Monday.The vessel is a multi-mission frigate and is second of four ships to be acquired under F-22 P Frigate programme.

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President urges taking Sino-Pak ties to new heights PDF Print E-mail
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kool.jpgISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called for taking Pak-China bilateral trade and commercial ties to new heights as the two countries were friends and natural partners in the economic growth of the region.“Strengthening and expanding cooperation with China in all fields is one of the key principles guiding Pakistan’s foreign policy,” the President said during his meeting with Chinese delegation led by Huang Xinoxiang, Vice Governor Sichuan Province of China, who called on him at Presidency.

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Gilani lauds Chinese cooperation for developing Gwadar Port PDF Print E-mail
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KARACHI, Feb 8 (APP):  Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has lauded Chinese cooperation in the development of Gwadar Port.He was speaking as chief guest at the induction ceremony of PNS Shamsheer at the Naval Dockyard here on Monday.The keel of the vessel was laid in July 2008 in Hudong Shipyard of China.
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Govt to continue support for Dr. Aafia, PM informs her mother, sister PDF Print E-mail
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fauzia.jpgKARACHI, Feb 8 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, has assured Mrs Ismat Siddiqui, mother of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, and her sister Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui that the government would continue to extend diplomatic, legal and moral support for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. An official statement here on Monday said that the mother and sister of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, apprised the Prime Minister of the details of the decision given by a US Jury against Dr. Aafia as well as the procedure and legal system in America.
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Kaira for further cementing Pakistan-Norway collaboration in media sector PDF Print E-mail
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norway.jpgISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira Monday emphasized the need for further strengthening the existing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Norway in the field of media and share the expertise and experiences.Talking to Norwegian Ambassador to Pakistan, Robert Kvile, who called on him here, he said world is becoming a global village and there is a need of understanding the demands of this dynamic media. 
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