SAARC news agencies to help create an order based on shared benefits - PARO (Bhutan) May 30 (APP) : The national news agencies of SAARC member states should promote the spirit of friendship, trust and undestanding and help create an order based on mutual respect, equity and shared benefits for the collective welfare of the people of the region.
Head of Media Relations Division, Bhutan, Dawa Penjor speaking at a three-day seminar on “How to increase cooperation among news agencies of SAARC region” here on Wednesday said that SAARC is a manifestation of the determination of the people of South Asia to work together in all fields to meet the future challenges.
Asian economies growth to slow, balance: Expert - BEIJING, May 30 (APP): Asian economies will expand at a slightly slower pace over the next two years due to shrinking demand from developed nations, but the growth will be more balanced, a top economist forecast on Wednesday. The region’s average gross domestic product (GDP) will drop to 7.2 percent and 7.3 percent in 2012 and 2013, respectively, from 7.4 percent last year, said Michael Heise, chief economist with the Allianz Group, the world’s leading insurance and financial services provider. China’s growth, though slowing in recent years, will become a driver of the region’s expansion, Heise said at a press conference concerning a report on Asia’s economic outlook.
Pentagon recognizes need to put US-Pakistan relations back on track - WASHINGTON, May 29 (APP): The Pentagon on Tuesday recognized the need to put US-Pakistan relationship back on track, with a spokesman differeing with the media characterization that Chairman Joint Chiefs Staff General Martin Dempsey expressed his backing for a Senate move to cut Pakistan aid over the issue of imprisoned Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi. A Pentagon spokesman said Gen Dempsey has been clear in emphasizing the need to repair strained ties with Pakistan, which is considered by experts as key to a successful outcome of the Afghan conflict.
UN honours 8 Pakistanis posthumously on Int?l Day of Peacekeepers - UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (APP): The United Nations on Tuesday honoured the sacrifices of 112 peacekeepers, including eight Pakistanis, who paid the ultimate price in serving the cause of peace in hot spots around the world last year. “Peace, stability and justice - these are timeless goals of peacekeeping. The fallen we remember today contributed to these eternal aims - and their legacy will live on for all time,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a solemn ceremony marking the annual International Day of UN Peacekeepers. He also paid tributes to the more than 120,000 military, police and civilians currently serving worldwide under the blue flag.
LAHORE, May 30 (APP)- The first phase of PCB-Pepsi cricket Stars talent hunt Programme for U16 players will start from June 1 across the country. It will be the third edition of the programme which aims at hunting fresh cricket talent. The first phase of the trials will be held in 5 districts of Punjab, Baluchistan, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa simultaneously. Players born on or after September 1, 1996 are eligible to appear for trials. Original Form B of NADRA is required for age verification and no other document in this regard would be accepted.
LAHORE, May 30 (APP)- The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) baseball coaches course will be held here from August 25. The Pakistan Federation Baseball in collaboration with both OCA and Pakistan Olympic Association will conduct the 12-day useful activity which aims at upgrading the existing knowledge of the baseball coaches.
LAHORE, May 30 (APP)- A book titled “ History of Pakistan Junior cricket “ has been launched to provide an indepth analysis and study of the junior cricket in Pakistan. The book compiled by Pakistan Cricket Board’s manager logistics, Maqsood Ahmad Khan focuses on Pak jr cricket from 1968 till today and provides and ample material about yesteryears who progressed from their teens to become stars. The photographs selected in the book are very valuable and show case the efforts for putting together the history of junior level cricket. “ It is the first ever book on Pak jr cricket and tells about the U19 cricket records “,said Maqsood while talking to APP here on Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Intikhab Alam, the director games and development of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that the process of receiving applications for the new bowling coach has not been ended as the board is still looking for a “suitable person for the slot.” “We have received several applications for the bowling coach. But most of the applicants do not fulfill our requirements,” he told APP. Pakistan has recently appointed Dav Whatmore and Julien Foutain as head/batting and fielding coach, respectively and Intikhab said after their appointment players’ technique had started to improve.
PESHAWAR, May 30 (APP): Director General Rescue-1122 Dr. Shamsul Haq Wednesday said that all arrangements for smooth holding of the Rescue-1122 Sports Week have been completed and the opening ceremony of the Games carrying different disciplines would be kicked off from June 3 here. In the sports week different competitions like victim/patient carrying running, long jump, Tug-of-War, swimming, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Badminton, Football will be organized. He said it is for the first time that the Rescue-1122 is organizing its sports week to be concluded on June 8 in order to make the Jawans of the force more vibrant.
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