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Pakistan stresses dialogue, development in terrorist-hit areas to combat scourge of terrorism -

UNITED NATIONS, May 18 (APP): Pakistan Friday called for sharper focus on dialogue and development in terrorist-hit areas, while maintaining military pressure as part of efforts to eliminate the scourge of terrorism. “When terrorists defy the writ of the state, kill civilians, spread terror, they have to be stopped; stopped by the use of force; stopped militarily,” Ambassador Masood Khan told more than 100 delegates attending a Pakistan-sponsored seminar at U.N. Headquarters in New York. “There is absolutely no doubt about that,” the Pakistani envoy said of using military means against terrorists. “But,” he added, “by killing the terrorists, we do not defeat terrorism. To eliminate terrorism, we have to go into the causes and deconstruct the mindset that launches them into terrorism.”

Outgoing Pakistan ambassador Sherry Rehman urges trade, end to drone strikes -

WASHINGTON, May 18 (APP): Pakistan's outgoing ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman has said the Pakistan and the United States have improved their ties considerably from a low-point in 2011 but asked Washington to end drone strikes in the tribal areas in order to help put the relationship on sustained upward trajectory. In a farewell speech to a gathering of senior American officials and Pakistani-Americans, Ms. Rehman who resigned from her post this week after May 11 election, also called for using trade as the engine for enhanced bilateral partnership.

Pak to become Chinese Beidou navigation system's fourth overseas user -

BEIJING, May 18 (APP): China's Beidou navigation system is set to increase its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Pakistan expected to become its fourth overseas customer later this month.Huang Lei, international business director of Beijing BDStar Navigation, which helps promote Beidou, or Compass, in the international market, told China Daily the company will build a network of stations in Pakistan to enhance the location accuracy of Beidou. These continuously operational reference stations will be built after the two countries sign a cooperation agreement, which will see Pakistan follow in the footsteps of Thailand, Laos and Brunei in becoming a Beidou customer.

Pakistani artist’s large-scale installation atop Metropolitan Museum’s Roof Garden opens -

NEW YORK, May 17 (APP): Pakistani artist Imran Qureshi’s large-scale site-specific work atop New York’s Metropolitan Museum’s Roof Garden opened Thursday in the presence of a big gathering of art lovers. Qureshi, 41, is known worldwide for his unique style of combining the motifs, symbolism, and ornamental techniques of Islamic art with modern conceptual approaches. The exhibition, Entitled The Roof Garden Commission: Imran Qureshi, the project represents the artist’s emotional response to violence occurring across the globe in recent decades and his earnest hope for regeneration and lasting peace in the aftermath of man-made disasters. Using the nearly 8,000-square-foot open-air space as his canvas, Qureshi edhas worked areas of his spilled and splattered red acrylic paint into patterns of lush ornamental leaves that evoke the luxuriant walled gardens that are ubiquitous in miniatures of the Mughal court; they also echo the spectacular verdant foliage of Central Park surrounding the Roof Garden.

U.S. Pakistan have a lot to build on for long-term partnership: Scholar -

WASHINGTON, May 16 (APP): The United States and Pakistan have convergence of interests in a lot of areas to foster an enduring strategic partnership,beyond 2014,a Pakistani scholar researching relations between the two countries said.Simbal Khan, who as Woodrow Wilson scholar focused her research on U.S.-Pakistan security relationship, said the U.S. engagement with the region would transition into a new phase after its military drawdown from neighboring Afghanistan.She cited geo-strategic imperatives and commonality of objectives in areas where both countries can build on cooperative ties to secure their long-term interests.For instance, both Washington and Islamabad want stability in Afghanistan, where they have cooperated for more than a decade to eliminate al-Qaeda terrorist threat, she noted at a presentation on U.S. Pakistan Security Relations: From 9/11 to 2011, with an Eye on 2014.”

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Recent spot-fixing scandal has tarnished cricket’s image further: ex-players

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP): Former Pakistan cricketers feel that the recent spot-fixing scandal that has rocked ongoing Indian Premier has tarnished the image of the game of cricket. Erstwhile skipper Zaheer Abbas in an interview on Friday said that he was shocked by the scandal involving Indian Test player, Sreesanth and two others—Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan. “What worries me is that this apparently is just the tip of the iceberg as far as corruption in cricket is concerned. There have always been fears that the IPL was a soft target for bookmakers but no one took this seriously,” he said.

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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to visit Pakistan next month

Guangzhou, Nov. 12 (APP): Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will visit Pakistan next month to what he said, “deepen strategic cooperation” and proposed establishment of a mechanism for formal and structured dialogue to ensure smooth and real time communication on all issues of common interest. “ We looking forward for establishing contacts between the political leaderships of the two countries,” Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Friday during bilateral meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari on the sidelines of the 16th Asian games. Two rounds of talks were held; the first with aides of both sides and the second a thirty minute one on one meeting between the two leaders. The one on one meeting was also attended by Pakistan’s Ambassador Masood Khan.

The President also held bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and another meeting with the Chairman of Guangdong Automobile industry before leaving for the venue of 16th Asian Games spectacular inaugural ceremony.
The meeting with Chinese Premier was also attended from Pakistan side by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Malik Amad Khan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Masood Khan Ambassador, Syed Mehdi Shah Chief Minister G-B, Saleem Mandviwalla Chairman BOI and Spokesperson Farhatullah Babar.
Briefing journalists about the meetings today Spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said that Chinese Premier also announced beginning of the second installment of free commodity aid to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan from next week. The consignment of aid consists of diesel, coal and food commodities which will be supplied free by China as part of its aid to the flood victims in GB.
China has donated US $ 250 million for flood relief and reconstruction besides assistance to stranded people in upper Hunza Attabad Lake region. The Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan also accompanied the President to thank the government and the people of China.
During talks President Asif Ali Zardari called for a currency swap agreement with China and taking full advantage of the Free Trade Agreement to take the bilateral trade between the two countries to 15 billion dollars soon.
The President said the 14th session of JEC early next month in Islamabad was a great opportunity to review the entire range of bilateral economic relations for closer economic cooperation.
The President also stressed the need for enhancing connectivity by working together closely on developing pipelines, rail links and fibre optic link.
The President also urged Chinese investment in water and energy projects in Gilgit-Baltistan and Thar coal project in Sindh and called for the setting up of China-Pakistan Energy Corporation to institutionalize cooperation in the energy sector.
Farhatullah Babar said that the President recalled his last visit to China in July and said that the visit was most reassuring as were his discussions with the Chinese leadership confirmed total unanimity of views between the two countries on all major issues.
The President congratulated the Chinese Premier and people on the successful inauguration of 16th Asian Games and thanked them for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to the delegation. He said Pakistan was looking forward to jointly celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations next year.
About Pak-China relations the President said that Pakistan-China friendship is a factor of peace and stability for the region. Relations with China are of very special importance for the People’s Party government not the least because it was the Party’s founder Chairman Zulfikar Ali Bhutto who together with Chairman Mao and Premier Zhu Enlai laid the foundation of this friendship.
The President reiterated Pakistan’s full support to China on a host of issues including Tibet, Taiwan and Xinjiang and described Pakistan- China strategic cooperation vital for defending common interests and to counter the forces of destabilization.
“China’s support for Pakistan’s stability and social development in these challenging times is a source of strength for us”, the President said.
President Zardari also thanked China for its steadfast support and solidarity with Pakistan and expressed appreciation for China’s assistance during the current devastating floods in Pakistan.
Pakistan had now entered the phase of post-flood reconstruction. We are mobilizing our own resources but also need greater international assistance, he said.
He said that Mega-projects like Gwadar, KKH, HMC and Neelum-Jhelum Hydro-electric Plant, are shining symbols of our friendship.
The President said that Pakistan is firmly committed to fight the evils of terrorism and extremism.
Pakistan is committed to the peace process with India and desires to have friendly and good relations with India. We sincerely wish to hold meaningful dialogue with India to resolve all outstanding issues including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that Pakistan was doing its best to help Afghanistan achieve peace and stability and suggested closer consultations between Pakistan and China on Afghanistan. Afghanistan-China-Pakistan can promote trilateral cooperation particularly on Trans regional development projects and regional integration, he said.
We would welcome Trans-regional cooperation involving economic project cooperation between China, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Chinese companies can use Pakistan as a logistical and transportation base for their investment in Afghanistan, the President remarked.
Welcoming President Zardari the Chinese Premier said, “Every visit of the President has further deepened the Pak-China cooperation”. On the sidelines of the 16th Asian Games opening ceremony the President also held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Talking to the Thai Prime Minister the President called for early implementation of the Agreement on ‘Exchange of Offenders’ due to humanitarian considerations and offered to host next meeting between officials of the two countries on Combating Terrorism and Certain Other Crimes.
The President said in order to achieve true potential of trade between the two countries there was a need for early conclusion of Free Trade Agreement.
The bilateral trade between Pakistan and Thailand stood at US$ 800 million last year.
The President thanked Thai government for supporting Pakistan’s efforts to attain the Full Dialogue Partnership (FDP) with ASEAN and expressed the hope that efforts will continue in future as well. The President also apprised the Thai Prime Minister of Pakistan’s role as a frontline state against terrorism, of how Pakistan was a victim and how it was determined to root out militancy.
Talking to the Chairman of Guangdong Automobile industry the President offered the Chinese automobile giant incentives to invest in Pakistan. The President asked the Chairman Board of Investment to stay behind in China for further discussions on prospects of Chinese investment in the country’s auto sector.
Earlier the President and his entourage attended the banquet hosted by the government of Guandong province and Guangzhou city leadership at the Baiyun International Convention Centre in honour of the guests to the 16th Asian games inaugural.

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