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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

Chief of Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup starts

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup started here at Margalla Greens Golf Club on Friday with contests taking place in three categories - Amateur, Seniors and Juniors. In the Amateur category, MCPO (PTI) Tariq Mehmood of Pakistan Navy was leading by scoring Gross 72.
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Pakistan nominated as host of Squash World Cup-2015

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Asian Squash Federation has nominated Pakistan as the sole contender for hosting Squash World Cup, 2015. This recommendation is a testimony of the efforts of Pakistan Squash Federation to convince International Squash Bodies to stage International events in Pakistan. President, Asian Squash Federation, David Mui visited Pakistan during the recently concluded 17th Asian Individual Squash Championship, 2013. He expressed his satisfaction over the meticulous arrangements made for the successful conduct of the Championship, said a PAF press statement issued here on Friday.

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): The Pakistan Football Federation has decided to hold National Under-16 Football Championship-2013 at Arifwala, District Pakpattan from June 7-17 instead of Okara Football Academy on May 31. A total of 12 teams will compete in this Championship in which eight teams are from Provincial and Regional Teams like Punjab Football Association, KP Football Association, Balochistan Football Association, Sindh Football Association, Islamabad Football Association, Azad Jammu and Kashmir Football Association, FATA Football Association and Gilget Baltistan Football Association) and 3 Youth Coaches Teams from (Karachi, Quetta, Lahore and Peshawar), said a press release here Friday.

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup will commence from Friday at Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC) Islamabad. The best amateur golfers around the country including senior, junior and ladies category will feature in the three-day event. The opening ceremony of the event was held on Thursday at Margalla Greens Golf Club Islamabad. Rear Admiral Athar Mukhtar, Patron PN Golf and Vice President Margalla Greens Golf Club was the chief guest on the occasion. The main match would be played amongst amateurs over 54 holes during the three days 18 holes each day. Amateurs with handicap 12 and below will participate in the match. It has been decided to give the participation rights to all those having the handicap up to 12 strokes.

ISLAMABAD, May 23 (APP): The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) will pay tributes to former Director General Pakistan Sports Board, late Syed Zakir Hussain by holding the 45th National Athletics Championships in his memory. The National Athletics Championship will explode into action on Friday at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Speaking at a press conference President AFP Lt. Gen. (Retd) Akram Sahi said that late Syed Zakir Hussain was an outstanding sports administrator, sports lover and writer and throughout his life had a positive and principled approach towards the promotion of national sports in the country.

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PAF Air Chief meets Saudi Arabian Crown Prince

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ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, called on Crown Prince of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Defence Minister of KSA. According to a press release issued by PAF, both the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest and various fields of future cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

President telephones Nawaz Sharif, congratulates him on victory in polls

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LAHORE, May 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Monday evening telephoned Mian Nawaz Sharif and felicitated him on victory in elections. The President also telephoned Maulana Fazal-ur-Rahman, head of JUI(F), and President ANP Asfandyar Wali Khan. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the President felicitated the people and all parties on participation in elections paving way for the first democratic transition in the country.The Spokesperson quoted the President as saying that the elections followed by smooth transfer of power in the coming days will be remembered as a watershed mark in our political evolution and a triumph of the democratic ethos of the people and the political parties.

President promulgates Surveying and Mapping Ordinance, 2013

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari Monday promulgated an ordinance to regulate and implement Surveying and Mapping standards in the country and to enable Survey of Pakistan (SoP) effectively assume its role of National Mapping Organization. Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said the ‘Surveying and Mapping Ordinance, 2013, had been promulgated on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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President greets Samina Baig for becoming first Pakistani women to scale Mount Everest

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LAHORE, 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Pakistani women mountaineer Samina Baig and her brother Mirza Ali on climbing the world’s highest Mount Everest. The President, in a message of felicitation, lauded the will and determination of Samina Baig and said that she had made the nation proud and earned laurels for the country by becoming the first Pakistani women to scale Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain with a peak at 8,848 meters. He said that the whole nation was proud of the young lady mountaineer for her historic achievement and also for introducing Pakistani women as a symbol of talent and great potential.
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Chinese Premier’s visit to open new vistas in time tested friendly ties

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): A warm welcome awaits Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang when he will set his foot on Pakistan’s soil along with a delegation on two-day official visit on May 22. The visit of Chinese Premier is aimed at further expanding and bolstering the Pak-China ties. The visit of Li Keqiang, who assumed his office in March this year, is of much significance as the leadership of two countries will focus on broadening the horizons of multi-faceted ties enjoyed by the two friendly nations, which stood triumphant against all challenges.
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All parties' participation in polls good omen for peace in Balochistan : PM

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Monday said the participation of all political parties in general elections was a good omen for peace and political stability in Balochistan. Talking to former Senator Sanaullah Baloch, who called on him here, Prime Minister Khoso expressed his satisfaction over the smooth conduct of general elections in the province despite challenges.
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PM approves FATA University in FR Kohat

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Prime Minister Justice (retd) Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Monday approved the establishment of FATA University at FR Kohat. The university has been approved to meet the long-standing demand of the people of the area for establishment of an institution of higher education. The Prime Minister advised the President to approve the draft regulation for establishment of FATA University at FR Kohat.

President’s prerogative to summon first NA session: Nizami

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ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Arif Nizami said on Monday that as per constitution the first session of the National Assembly should be held within 21 days after the issuance of the notifications of the elected MNAs. While replying to media persons questions after his address to closing session of a seminar on social media here the minister said however it was the prerogative of the President to summon the first session of newly-elected National Assembly.
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PML-N firm to rid Pakistan of energy, other crises: Nawaz Sharif

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LAHORE, May 20 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that PML-N was all set to rid the country of all sorts of problems and crises including energy and terrorism, despite meager resources and heavy debt burden left by the previous government. Addressing the party’s newly elected parliamentarians here at Al-Hamra Hall, he welcomed all the party’s elected representatives and those independent parliamentarians, who joined the Nawaz League. The PML-N Quaid stressed the need for keeping Pakistan supreme instead of doing mere politics and asked the newly elected members to make firm resolve for rendering all possible services for Pakistan and its people.
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Nation defied unfounded dictates of misguided minority during polls: Gen. Kayani

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RAWALPINDI, May 20 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Monday said that the people of Pakistan not only courageously withstood the threat of terrorism, they also defied unfounded dictates of an insignificant and misguided minority in the general elections. “In the recently conducted general elections, the nation has amply demonstrated that it can withstand any challenge,” he made these remarks while addressing a day-long international symposium on C-IED “Saving lives by jointly defeating IEDs” here at the GHQ.
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