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Pakistan re-elected to ECOSOC; Haroon calls it ‘fabulous victory’ -

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 26 (APP): Pakistan was re-elected Monday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the UN, for the third consecutive year, with Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon calling it a “fabulous victory”. “It’s a fabulous victory for Pakistan. It reflects the prestige Pakistan enjoys in the international community,” the top Pakistani diplomat told APP after Pakistan polled 149 votes in balloting at the 192-member General Assembly.

Pakistan has role in Afghan resolution : US -

WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (APP): Pakistan has a role to play in Afghan reconciliation process and a political element is important to resolving the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, according to a senior United States envoy. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke rejected the assertion that Pakistan army is opposed to Afghan reconciliation.

Pakistan relected to ECOSOC; Haroon calls it ‘fabulous victory’ -

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 25 (APP): Pakistan was re-elected Monday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the UN, for the third consecutive year, with Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon calling it a “fabulous victory”. “It’s a fabulous victory for Pakistan. It reflects the prestige Pakistan enjoys in the international community,” the top Pakistani diplomat told APP after Pakistan polled 149 votes in balloting at the 192-member General Assembly.

Sultan calls for solution of Kashmir issue -

LONDON, Oct 25 (APP)- Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, the former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and leader of the People’s Muslim League (PML), underscored the need to resolve the Kashmir issue, which, he said, remained a flash point for a major conflagration not only in South Asia but for world at large.

UK Lawyers condemns terrorist attacks on ‘Baba Farid Darbar’ at Pakpattan -

LONDON, Oct 25 (APP)-The UK-based Association of Pakistani Lawyers on Monday condemned terrorist bomb attack at the shrine of “Baba Farid Ganj Shakkar” in Pakpattan and demanded a stern action against those outlawed elements in the state.

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My team is focused to counter South Africa in T20 matches: Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hoped his beleaguered side is focused enough to counter a spirited South African team in the back-to-back Twenty20 matches starting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Pakistan’s recent tour to England was rocked by spot-fixing allegations which prompted a Scotland Yard investigation and the suspension of three of their players by the International Cricket Council, a private TV channel reported.

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Pak-US dialogue focuses on achieving progress in specific time: Kaira

ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Monday that Pak-US Strategic Dialogue was of great significance as it focused on achieving progress in development areas within the specific timelines.Talking to media after attending the Standing Committee meeting he said “We set time lines for progress in a number of development and capacity-building areas for Pakistan and a $2.29 billion new security package has been announced during the dialogue.The Minister said US has also announced $ 2 billion for defence related projects and it would have nothing to do with the coalition support fund and Kerry Lugar Bill.

The outcome of the strategic dialogue with US is positive and encouraging, he added. Qamar Zaman Kaira said that several rounds of briefings were held with US authorities and added that the US will extend support in healthcare, agriculture, public outreach and economic development projects, which it approved during the latest session of the dialogue.
Besides, he said both the countries also discussed the US support for the flood victims and their early rehabilitation.
Kaira said US President Barack Obama stated that he wants to see the strategic partnership with Pakistan move forward. He (Obama) announced to visit Pakistan (next year) and invited his Pakistani counterpart (Asif Ali Zardari) to Washington.
The Minister said President Asif Ali Zardari would soon visit the US.The US has announced scholarship for 125 journalists and 80 officers, while about 1000 business women would also get training in US, he added.
He added that Pakistan is fighting the war against terrorism for its own interests. “Pakistan is fighting against terrorism is in own interest as it would bring peace and stability in the region and the entire world.”
He added that Pakistan has rendered unmatched sacrifices in the war against terrorism just to bring peace and stability in the region.
Commenting on the 18th amendment, he said it was not a bill of Pakistan Peoples’ Party rather it was the bill of all the political parties.
He added that committee headed by Mian Raza Rabbani will review the recommendations of the Supreme Court.

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