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US to launch Kenya centre of excellence on the international day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital mutilation Washington: (Monday, February 20, 2012) Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a traditional practice that ranges from nicking to total removal of the external female genitalia. An estimated 100 to 145 million women have undergone this procedure and […]
President Obama offered support on Sunday for Yemen’s vice president, who is expected to soon become president, and said that Yemen could be an example of peaceful political transition for other Arab nations. The message was conveyed by the American counterterrorism chief, John O. Brennan, who presented a letter from Mr. Obama to Vice President […]
US kept a close eye on the Trilateral Summit in Islamabad The US State Department kept a close eye on the Trilateral Summit between Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan held yesterday. The Spokesperson of the State Department, Victoria Nuland expressed that the US has no issues as long as these countries are trying to resolve their […]
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accused the Syrian regime of committing “almost certain” crimes against humanity Thursday, as activists reported fresh violence and the arrest of several prominent dissidents, including a U.S.-born blogger. Speaking to reporters in Vienna, Mr. Ban demanded the Syrian regime stop using indiscriminate force against civilians caught up in fighting between government […]
USA to expand Eco-Partnership Program with China On the occasion of the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the United States and China have expanded the U.S.-China EcoPartnerships program with the admission of two more EcoPartnerships this week, bringing the total number of EcoPartnerships to 15. The EcoPartnerships program is aimed at developing new […]
New Developments at Camp Ashraf Washington: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) The United States has expressed its resolve to continue to pursue a peaceful, humane solution to the untenable situation at Camp Ashraf. The critical next step in this regard is the voluntary movement of the first group of 400 Ashraf residents to the new transit […]
A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 2 This article is a continuation of “A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1” To "recharge" the easy bag, simply immerse again in water for 40 seconds. Over 80% of diabetes deaths occur in countries with low and middle income. In the […]
ISPR deems Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on Saleem Shehzad murder case incorrect Rawalpindi: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) declared the Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on Saleem Shehzad murder case as incorrect. A spokesman of ISPR said that the press release issued by HRW New York on January 30th, 2012 […]
US-Iraq Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Cooperation’s second meeting planned on Feb 21 Washington: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) The United States Department of State announced today that the second meeting of the US – Iraq Joint Coordination Committee on Educational and Cultural Cooperation (JCC) will be held in Washington D.C at US State Department […]
Experts call for scaling up social accountability initiatives in South Asia Region ISLAMABAD: (16 February 2012) Speakers at a roundtable demanded constructive civic engagement between government and citizens towards strengthening the principles of democratic governance in Pakistan. They also underscored youth involvement to ensure effective social accountability as 68 percent of Pakistan’s population is below […]
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan arrived in Pakistan on Thursday after saying he wanted to explore how Islamabad could help foster peace negotiations with his adversary, the Afghan Taliban. Mr. Karzai’s arrival came after he said Wednesday in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that his representatives had begun talks with the Taliban and […]
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is set to take some much needed steps in order to improve the standard of youngsters in the game. International exposure for the starlets has been much called for and the PFF’s decision to snub Uzbekistan was just another glorious opportunity that went begging. However a top Federation official has […]
