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Vesak Day observed at UN to honour Buddha; Pakistan pays tributes -

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): Speakers at function marking “Vesak Day” that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha paid high tributes to the spiritual leader’s teaching on the need for compassion and solidarity with those less fortunate. They also highlighted Buddha’s message of peace and tolerance, with Pakistan UN Ambassador Masood Khan calling for resolving conflicts and disputes justly; and addressing the root causes of strife and hostilities.

Chinese enthralled over unique escort of Premier Li aircraft by JF-17 Thunder -

BEIJING, May 25 (APP): It was a unique and impressive show for the common Chinese people when they enthralled to see, a formation of six Jf-17 Thunder aircraft escorting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Jumbo plane as it entered into Pakistan’s airspace on May 22 to start his official visit. After China Central Television broadcast footage of the JF-17s escorting Li’s plane and of the premier waving to Pakistani pilots, many Chinese netizens said in online comments that the selection of the JF-17 Thunder symbolizes the two nations’ close relationship in the defense sector.

UN rights expert welcomes shift in Obama’s counter-terrorism policy -

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (APP): A U.N. human rights expert Friday welcomed what he called was a ground-breaking speech by President Barack Obama in which the U.S. leader laid out principles governing the use of counter-terrorism measures such as targeted killings. President Obama said Thursday that, as part of a realignment of US counter-terrorism policy, he would curtail the use of drones, recommit to closing the prison at Guant¡namo Bay, Cuba, and seek new limits on his own war power. The new policy guidance imposes tougher standards for when drone strikes can be authorized, limiting them to targets that pose “a continuing, imminent threat to Americans” and cannot feasibly be captured, according to media reports.

Prof. Akbar Ahmed’s new book wins praise -

NEW YORK, May 25 (APP): Scholars and diplomats expressed appreciation for Professor Akbar Ahmed’s newest book that sheds light on ongoing conflicts in the tribal regions and America’s drone campaign as the acclaimed author introduced his research work to audiences in New York. Dr. Ahmed, the former Pakistani High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at Washington’s American University, delivered the inaugural annual lecture to the American Friends of the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, at New York University.

UN slams attack on partner agency’s compound in Kabul -

UNITED NATIONS, May 24 (APP): The top U.N.official in Afghanistan strongly condemned the “terrorist attack” on a compound of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Kabul that earlier Friday wounded three of the agency’s staff, one seriously. One staff member from the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) was also injured, according to a statement issued by Jan Kubis, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

Sport News

Army, WAPDA continue dominance in 45th National Athletics C’ship

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Pakistan Army continued their dominance in men’s events and WAPDA in women events on the second day of 45th National Athletics Championship here at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex. Army was leading on points table in men’s events with a total of 273 points after having clinched nine gold, ten silver and five bronze medals. WAPDA was second with 118 points as its athletes bagged three gold, one silver and five bronze medals. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was on number three with 67 points,

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President shocked on death of school children

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ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday expressed shock and grief over the tragic death of a number of school children in a fire in a school van. The President said he was deeply saddened over the incident that occurred earlier in the day. He expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved families.
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PM pins hopes on federal, provincial governments for Balochistan’s social, economic uplift

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SOHBATPUR, May 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice ® Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday hoped that the upcoming federal and provincial governments would strive to resolve social and economic issues confronting the Balochistan people. Addressing a ceremony to award this city the status of a district and launching of various development projects, the prime minister said the resolution of the issues in Balochistan would help the province play its role in national development.
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PM Khoso inaugurates Naseerabad Campus of Balochistan University

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DERA MURAD JAMALI, May 25 (APP)- Caretaker Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Saturday inaugurated regional campus of the University of Balochistan at newly announced Sohbatpur district. The prime minister was told that before the completion of the regional building of the varsity classes were being held at Degree College Dera Murad Jamali. After the establishment of the campus in the area it would provide financial relief to the students who earlier had to travel outside the city.

PM Khoso orders rehabilitation of irrigation structure

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SOHBATPUR, May 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (R ) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on saturday directed the authorities concerned to take immediate steps for rehabilitation of irrigation structure in Nasirabad, Jaffarabad and other districts of the province that was badly damaged by flashfloods. He directed this while listening to complaints of local people during a ‘Kachhery’ after his arrival here.
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PM takes notice of excessive loadsheding

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ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice ® Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday took notice of the excessive loadshedding in the country and exchanged views with Minister for Water and Power on the latest situation after the release of Rs. 5 billion by the Federal Government for the procurement of fuel. The Prime Minister directed Dr. Musadiq Malik to take immediate measures to improve the situation. The Prime Minister said that he was concerned about the problems being faced by the people due to loadshedding.

16 children, teacher killed in van blaze

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GUJRAT, May 25 (APP): Sixteen children and a teacher were burnt alive while five others received burns when a gas cylinder exploded in a school van at village Rajayke of district on Saturday. Police said the van was carrying schoolchildren of Rajayki, Chak Khagha and Mangowal villages to Jinnah Public School when short circuit next to a leaking petrol tank caused a blaze in the vehicle.
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PML-N govt to resolve problems including energy crisis: Shahbaz Sharif

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KARACHI, May 25 (APP): The leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif has said that PML-N Government would resolve problems being faced by the country including energy crisis. This he stated while talking to media alongwith the chief of Pakistan Muslim League- Functional (PML-F) Pir Pagaro here on Saturday. He said that a gift of metro bus service like that of Lahore would be given to the people of Karachi soon as promised by him during the election campaign. Shahbaz Sharif said that there is need to work on war footing as the country is facing various problems and challenges.
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Metro bus gift to be given to Karachiites also: Shahbaz

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KARACHI, May 25 (APP): The leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday said that a gift of metro bus service like that of Lahore would be given soon to Karachiites as promised by him during the election campaign. Speaking to media during his visit to the city, he said that the development of economic hub of the country is most important and the upcoming government will include it in the its priorities. He said that metro bus service and construction of under passes in the metropolis would be started as early as possible with the coordination of Sindh government. He said that a programme to overcome shortage of irrigation water in interior of Sindh would be launched so that the farmers could get sufficient water for their crops. To a question, he said that the PML-N would form government in the Centre and provinces where it has majority while chance would be given to majority parties in formation of governments in provinces where any of them has a majority.

ISAF Commander calls on Gen. Kayani, discusses border coordination along Pak-Afghan Border

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RAWALPINDI, May 25 (APP): General Joseph F. Dunford, commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), called on General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff here on Saturday. According to ISPR, during the meeting, two leaders discussed issues related to border coordination along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

PM grieved over loss of innocent children in Gujrat

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ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Prime Minister Justice ® Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Saturday was shaken to learn about the tragic incident of a school van carrying children to school in Gujrat in which many innocent children lost their lives. The Prime Minister sympathized with the families of those who lost their loved ones and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant them courage to bear this great loss with fortitude. The Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to provide best medical care to those injured and all possible assistance to the bereaved families.

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