VN-TST 2011 Problem 2

$A$ is a point lying outside a circle $(O)$ . The tangents from $A$ drawn to $(O)$ meet the circle at $B,C.$ Let $P,Q$ be points on the rays $AB, AC$ respectively such that $PQ$ is tangent to $(O).$ The parallel lines drawn through $P,Q$ parallel to $CA, BA,$ respectively meet $BC$ at $E,F,$ respectively. $(a)$ Show that the straight lines $EQ$ always pass through a fixed point $M,$ and $FP$ always pass through a fixed point $N.$ $(b)$ Show that $PM\cdot QN$ is constant.