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Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Syria -

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 4 (APP): Russia and China on Saturday vetoed a European-Arab UN Security Council resolution backing an Arab League call for political transition in Syria. The double veto quashed the resolution, which was backed by other 13 members of the Council, including Pakistan. The draft was jointly drawn up by Arab states, Britain, France and Germany. Russia and China have consistently balked at any language that would open to door to “regime change” in Syria.

American-Muslims protest New York City police tactics -

NEW YORK, Feb 4 (APP): Braving cold weather, hundreds of American-Muslims staged a rally in front of New York Police headquarters Friday to protest a decade of police infiltrating mosques and spying on Muslim neighbourhoods. The placard-weaving and slogan-chanting protesters, bundled in winter clothes, marched to the building after offering their Juma prayers in a public square in lower Manhattan. “Being Muslim does not negate our nationality,” Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid told the crowd.

Ambassador Sherry Rehman hosts Mehfil-i-Milad -

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (APP): The life and teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him (PBHU), provide enlightened guidance on fostering tolerance, mutual understanding and peace in the society, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman said while hosting a Mehfil-i-Milad to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBHU). A large number of Pakistani-American women, wives of Washington-based ambassadors from the Muslim countries and staffers of the embassy attended the Mefil-i-Milad at the Pakistani embassy to pay homage to the Prophet of Islam through speeches and recitation of ‘Naat’ and ‘Darood-o-Salam.’

UN Security Council to meet on Syria, today -

UNITED NATIONS, Feb, 4 (APP): The Security Council is set to meet on Saturday (Ed: around 8 P.M. PST) to vote on a European-Arab draft resolution calling for political transition in Syria, according a UN announcement. The announcement came after the 15 council members agreed on the draft aimed at ending the bloodshed in Syria, with amendments to overcome Russia’s objections. Earlier this week, Russia, a veto-wielding member, voiced its strong opposition to the draft resolution, tabled by Morocco, a non-permanent member of the council. The draft was jointly drawn up by Arab states, Britain, France and Germany.

China targets to make country polio free again -

BEIJING, Feb 4 (APP): China is expected to eradicate new polio cases in October when it finishes vaccinating nearly 30 million people, a senior health official said.The fourth round of polio immunization drive will kick off in March to cover about 7 million people, mostly in the western regions, Wang Yu, head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told China Daily.“And probably in October, the country will become polio-free again,” he said.On Feb 2, the Ministry of Health ordered health departments nationwide to increase polio vigilance this year and maintain vaccination programmes to block outbreaks.

Sport News

PSB to hold hockey, football matches on Kashmir Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will hold hockey and football exhibition matches at Pakistan Sports Complex here on Sunday in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day. A hockey match will be played between Islamabad Blue and Islamabad White at Naseer Bunda Hockey Ground while Huma Club and Mehran Club will play a football match at Jinnah Stadium. A prize distribution ceremony of both the matches will be held at Jinnah Stadium. Zakir Hussain Syed, former Director General, PSB will be the chief guest on the occasion and will distribute trophies and prizes among to the participants.

Afridi appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday appointed Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi as its goodwill National Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding sports record.A signing ceremony of Goodwill Ambassador would held at Shalimar Cricket Ground, Margallah Road, F-6/3 on February 6, said a news release issued.Afridi is a talented all-rounder who was captain of the Pakistan National Team (from 2009-2011 including ODI, T20 and one day matches and has a best record as batsman and bowler.

Latest News

PM calls on President - Chinese to be introduced in country: Dr Firdous - One-minute silence to mark solidarity with Kashmiri martyrs - Turabi urges Parliament to discuss trade ties with India - India be granted MFN status after Kashmir solution: Attique - Cultural show marks Kashmir Solidarity Day

PM calls on President

News - National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Presidency on Saturday evening. Current situation was discussed during the meeting. The Prime Minister also briefed the President about his recent visit to Davos, Switzerland and his meetings with the world leaders and businessmen. Later,the President hosted dinner for the Prime Minister.

PM to visit Qatar from Feb 6-8

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will leave for Qatar on Monday for a three-day official visit from February 6 -8 aimed at strengthening ties with the Gulf state in multiple areas.The Prime Minister will hold talks with Qatar’s Emir and Prime Minister to further promote trade and investment ties to add substance to bilateral relations.Gilani will discuss with the Qatari leadership the issue of import of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and also finalization of transnational formalities to import LNG at the earliest.
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Chinese to be introduced in country: Dr Firdous

News - National
SIALKOT, Feb 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said arrangements were being made for introducing Chinese language at school level across the country and this programme would soon be initiated. Speaking as a chief guest at Mehfil-i-Milad held at Roots School system here on Saturday, she said the step was being taken for promoting Chinese language among the masses. “China is our trustworthy friend and always supports Pakistan on various international issues and Chinese language at this juncture has become more imperative for enhancing bilateral trade between Pakistan and China,” she said.
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-- PPP AND KASHMIR

Articles & Editorials - Articales-Features
By Dr.Firdous Ashiq Awan The valley of Kashmir is the most beautiful geographical entity on earth and its ravishing landscape has impressed the visitors for centuries. When Mughal Emperor Jehangir came to Kashmir he was so spell-bound by its calmness that he exclaimed,”If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here”.But it is so tragic to note that the people of this unrivaled paradise are shackled in chains of slavery for over a century. The yearning and movement for independence of the Kashmiri people continued unabated all along this period.When the movement for Pakistan was launched, the people of Kashmir actively participated in it.
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Khar to visit Russia next week to promote bilateral relations

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will visit Russia next week for talks to promote bilateral relations.Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit while speaking in Radio Pakistan’s programme Naey Ufaq said that Pakistan is actively engaged with other countries diplomatically with respect to emerging situation in Afghanistan.He said Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will visit Russia next week for talks on bilateral relations and regional situation.Basit said Pakistan is actively engaged with other countries diplomatically with respect to emerging situation in Afghanistan.The spokesman said Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani would also visit Qatar from Monday to have discussions with its leadership.He said on-going process of reconciliation in Afghanistan will come under discussion during Prime Minister Gilani’s visit to Qatar.
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Khar’s visit to boost Pak-Afghan relations: Basit

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said that Pakistan had always trying to have good relations with Afghanistan as both countries are imperative for each other. He said Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan and is ready for every possible help to the Kabul government to achieve the purpose. In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan, he said Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar held useful talks with Afghan leaders in Kabul. He said “her visit has great importance especially in the context with some coldness in our relations during previous months and as to how the recent reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan may be given boost”. He said that Pakistan is trying to hold talks with all representatives of Afghanistan so that Afghanistan may emerge as a peaceful country after withdrawal of coalition forces.
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PM greets Srilankan counterpart on National Day

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr D. M. Jayaratne on their National Day falling on February 4.In his message, the Prime Minister said “on behalf of people and the government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, it is with immense pleasure that I extend heartiest and warmest greetings to Your Excellency, the government and the people of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the auspicious occasion of 64th National Day of the country.” “Pakistan and Sri Lanka have enjoyed close, cordial and cooperative relations in all fields since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The bilateral cooperation has witnessed a significant progress and diversification,” he added.
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President gives assent to the Carriage by Air Bill

News - National

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Friday gave assent to the Carriage by Air Bill 2012. The bill was first passed by the National Assembly on May 11, 2011. The Senate passed it on October 28, 2011 with amendment and returned to the Assembly under Clause-2 of Article 70 of the Constitution. The National Assembly in pursuance of Article 70 of the Constitution again passed the bill as amended by the Senate on December 30, 2011. The bill seeks to give effect in Pakistan to the Conventions concerning international carriage by Air known as the Montreal Convention. The President signed the bill on the advice of the Prime Minister.

President signs instruments of Ratification

News - National
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Friday confirmed the instrument the ratification of the agreement on economic, scientific and technical cooperation between Pakistan and Romania. The agreement between the two countries was signed on September 12, last year followed by the Cabinet decision to ratify the same. The President on the advice of the Prime Minister today affixed his signature and seal confirming that the government had ratified the articles of the Agreement. Under the agreement the two sides shall encourage bilateral cooperation in economic, scientific and technical fields.
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