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IslamabadMonday, February 08, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Pakistan a reliable Italian envoy all Corruption partner, says new praise for GB’s cases must not Indonesian envoy agri, livestock be kept in files Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-02 Briefs Biden wants Search for Ali Sadpara given up early solution DNA ISLAMABAD: The search of Kashmir operation for globally renowned Pa- Another of our priorities is peace and kistani moun- taineer Ali stability in Afghanistan and it is not Sadpara and possible to establish peace and stability his two other companions is said to have been given up, in Afghanistan without Pak: Zed Tarar days after Pakistan Army helicopters returned without issue and the US wants the Kashmir issue finding him. His son said on News Desk to be resolved immediately, mobile service Sunday that chances of his and 4G should be restored in Kashmir im- father’s being alive are re- ISLAMABAD: The US State Department mediately, he added. He said that the new mote. Sadpara and two other official Zed Tarar has said President Joe US President has announced that the super- mountaineers with him-- John Biden wants an immediate solution to power has returned to the world. The new Snorri from Iceland and Juan Kashmir issue. In an interview, he said that US president wants all the problems in the Pablo Mohr from Chile -- had President Joe Biden has made it clear that world to be solved together. gone missing on Saturday human rights are a fundamental issue for Spokesman said that the current problem after which a search oper- the United States. is to control the coronavirus and find a BAKU: Center in Baku was illuminated with Pakistani flag to show solidarity ation to retrieve them was He also said that the US understands that solution to climate change. The current US with the people of Kashmir. – DNA launched. Helicopters report- Kashmir is a human rights issue and Wash- administration differs in many aspects from edly flew to a height of 7,000 ington wants that mobile service and 4G the previous administration. Earlier, talking Baku Center metres on Saturday afternoon should be restored in Kashmir immediately. to a British news agency US State Depart- in their attempt to locate the Zed Tarar is a Deputy Director of the Lon- ment spokesman had said that Pakistan-US illuminated missing mountaineers but don Media Hub where he handles media bilateral relations are not only viewed from Ord. an attack on were unable to find any clue engagement through South Asia. The US the angle of China, our other priority is to their whereabouts. understands that Kashmir is a human rights peace and stability in Afghanistan which is with the not possible without Pakistan. These views were expressed by US State De- Pak flag Constitution: PPP Transparent partment spokesman Zed Tarar while talking to a British news agency. During the inter- DNA Nazir Siyal polls strength view, they also discussed Pak-US relations, SC larger bench CPEC and other important issues. Zed Tarar BAKU: The center in Baku KARACHI: PPP Senator of democracy serves as Deputy Director of the London was illuminated with the Sherry Rehman on Sunday to hear reference Media Hub where he manages the Depart- Pakistan flag on Kashmir said that the PTI govern- ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has constituted a five-judge Shaheen Hanif ment’s media engagement throughout South Solidarity Day to highlight ment has issued ordinanc- larger bench to commence the hearing today [Monday] on Asia. Asked about CPEC, Zed Tarar said, the shared stance on Kash- es regarding the Senate a presidential reference, seeking the court’s opinion on ISLAMABAD: Minister for “Our position on the Pak-China Economic mir The iconic Heydar Al- elections “overnight”, add- ‘open ballot’ for Senate elections. Information Corridor is clear. We do not want any of the iyev Centre in Baku was ing that the move is an “at- The five-judge larger bench will be headed by Chief Justice and Broad- partners to come under the burden of debt.” illuminated with the Paki- tack on the Constitution Gulzar Ahmed while its other members include Justice casting Sen- stani flag on the “Kashmir and the parliament.” Mushir Alam, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijaz-ul- ator Shibli Continued on Page 06 Solidarity Day”. Rehman, along with other Ahsan and Justice Yahya Afridi. Attorney General Khalid Faraz on The gesture was a mark PPP leaders, was speaking Jawed Khan will represent President Dr Arif Alvi. – DNA Sunday said of friendship between during a press conference that transparency in elec- the two countries and in Karachi during which she only one month before that it is the job of the par- tions is the real strength FM welcomes resolution their principled stance said that the government the Senate polls? Sherry liament to bring about con- of a democracy. In a tweet, towards the Indian oc - “does not have a two-thirds Rehman questioned. “Issu- stitutional amendments, Faraz said that by “oppos- cupied Jammu and Kash - majority to pass a constitu- ing ordinances overnight adding that the govern- ing the [proposed] open in support of Kashmiris mir, as per a statement tional amendment.” in this way is an attack on ment should have taken the balloting [during the forth- issued by the Embassy “Why did the government the Constitution as well as coming Senate polls], the of Azerbaijan on Kashmir introduce an amendment the parliament.” She added Continued on Page 06 opposition made clear their Suggests PDM not to harm public or private Solidarity Day. intention that they don’t The Embassy also high- want the politics of money properties during the protest demonstration lighted the friendly nature to end.” Opposition par- Consul General Ayesha Ali Union, House of Commons of government and people ties’ hue and cry over the Interfaith harmony Staff Report on this historic develop- and some others were also to people relations main- step [open ballot] to ensure ment" , said FM Qureshi expressing concerns over tained between the two transparency in the Senate MULTAN: Foreign Minister while talking to media per- gross human rights viola- countries. People of the elections is beyond compre- friendly Muslim country imperative: EU envoy Shah Mahmood Hussain sons, after ground breaking tion in the Indian Illegally hension, he added. Qureshi welcomed the reso- ceremony of construction of Occupied Jammu and Kash- stand with Pakistan on the ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassa- said while talking to APP. The ambassa- lution adopted unanimously three roads, costing Rs over mir, said Qureshi. On Feb- Kashmir issue. dor to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Sunday dor said in today’s increasingly complex Presidential at New York Assembly to ex- 38 million, at Chungi No 14, ruary 5, people from across Pakistan was at the fore - said in the modern era, promoting inter- political and economic world, beset press solidarity with people here on Sunday. the country and both sides front of support for Azer - faith harmony among different na- with conflict and intolerance, peace- ordinance of Indian Illegally Occupied Different international of Kashmir organized rallies baijan during its 2020 tions and religions was more imper- ful coexistence among various Jammu and Kashmir. bodies including European and seminars and renewed conflict with Armenia ative and a way forward for a better religious beliefs was critical for ‘attack on SC’ Foreign Minister Shah the pledged to continue over the Nagorno Kara - social and prosperous society. achieving peace and prosperity. Mahmood Hussain Qureshi struggle for protection of bakh issue which led to The EU was celebrating the World She said it was more pressing and DNA lauded efforts of Pakistani human rights. Responding a brief war between the Interfaith Harmony Week with an imperative to address and tackle Consul General Ayesha Ali to a question about Open two sides. aim to found all possible common the global problems such as COV- NAROWAL: Pakistan Mus- for mobilizing and gaining Ballot for Senate polls, Shah Azerbaijan emerged victori- grounds for religious and social ID-19 pandemic with global re- lim League- support of American Paki- Mahmood Hussain Qureshi ous in the ‘Second Karabakh harmony, and its con- sponses and joint efforts. N a w a z stanis for the unanimously observed, the whole na- War’ and liberated several temporary significance “This requires commit- (PML-N) adopted resolution in sup- tion was witnessing that cities and nearly 300 settle- among the people hav- ment from all concerned. senior lead- port of Kashmiris. "I recog- ments and villages from the ing different religions er and for- nize endeavors of Pakistan's Continued on Page 06 Armenian occupation. and cultural values, she Continued on Page 06 mer interior minister Ahsan Iqbal had described the presidential ordinance for Senate open voting as an attack on the Constitution as well as on Pakistan a reliable partner: Indonesian envoy the Supreme Court. Talk- ing to media men in Narow- al on Sunday, Ahsan Iqbal With total population of 1.95 billion in South Asia and 75 million in Central Asia, there exist a huge potential said “The ordinance is the market for the regions; urges Pakistan universities to lay foundation for a solid academic cooperation worst attack on the Consti- tution and the worst attack provides access for trade to Middle East to Pakistan in 2018, which opened new ical Consultative Forum in 2017, Joint Pakistan at the multilateral forums. Pa- on the Supreme Court.” EXCLUSIVE and Africa – thus supporting ‘Engage Af- avenues of mutually beneficial coopera- Committee meeting as a follow up of the kistan and Indonesia stand by each other rica’ economic diplomacy initiative of the tion. It marked a historic milestone when Defence Cooperation Agreement, relax- at every platform and support each oth- Ansar M Bhatti Pakistani Government. President Widodo addressed the Joint ation of visa requirements for Pakistani er for common future of peace, progress, “THE newly-arrived Ambassador Various infrastructure developments on Session of the Parliament of Pakistan citizens, MoU’s with travel agencies to prosperity, stability, and development. of Indonesia Adam Tugio talked to land and harbor that being developed by as a special gesture of the democratical- boost tourism, MoU’s with universities Ambassador Tugio added, both countries Inside... Islamabad POST, Centreline and CPEC will strengthen the connectivity ly elected leader of the largest Muslim to promote educational linkages, work- highly value their ties and encourage all- Mega corruption cases DNA News Agency. Here is the first not only within Pakistan but also to the populous country and the fourth largest ing mechanism of defence cooperation around cooperation to further strengthen against big fish must part of the interview that deals with wider regions, and will eventually bring democracy in the world. It was for the that includes all spectrum of military the fraternal bonds between the two na- not be kept in files bilateral relations, education and benefit for economic development of Pa- second time after President Soekarno, cooperation (Navy, Army and Air Force). tions. Indonesia and Pakistan also work – Page 02 cultural cooperation. The full text of kistan, he added. who addressed the highest institution of In addition, Policy Planning Dialogue together in promoting the interest of Um- CDA retrieves the interview shall be published in The ambassador said, our relationship Pakistan in 1963”. was initiated by Foreign Ministries of mah in global world, and on global issues 350 kanal state land the March issue of CENTRELINE”. is now becoming stronger, dynamic and Talking about some positive develop- both sides, July 2018 in Islamabad. of shared concern such as climate change during last week more comprehensive. “I would especial- ments during the last few years the He said, Indonesia considers Pakistan and addressing COVID-19 pandemic. – Page 03 ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia ly like to mention here the state visit of ambassador said they include the ac- as an important partner in South Asia Adam Tugio has said Indonesia attaches President of Indonesia Mr. Joko Widodo complishment of the 1st Bilateral Polit- and desires enhanced cooperation with Continued on Back Page ICCI organizes mega auto show to highlight great importance to Pakistan as a relia- automobile sector ble partner in South Asia and commends – Page 04 Pakistan’s active role and contribution to maintain regional peace and stability Kashmir- in the region. “We strongly consider the The pearl in peril geo-economic importance of Pakistan, – Page 05 which serves as a hub to connect to Cen- Markram, Dussen tral Asia, South Asia and Middle East”. put South Africa in The Indonesian ambassador expressed dominant position these views while giving an exclusive – Page 06 interview to Daily Islamabad Post. This Yemen foreign minister is his first-ever interview after taking welcomes visit of charge of Ambassador of Indonesia in European ambassadors Pakistan. Ambassador Tugio further said, – Page 07 with total population of 1.95 billion in Pakistan a reliable South Asia and 75 million in Central Asia, partner, says there exist a huge potential market for Indonesian ambassador the regions. We should also need to add – Page 08 into this potential, ports infrastructures along 1,046 km coast line of Pakistan that IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, Fabruary 08, 2021 Imran Briefs Mega corruption cases against Munyar PM’s housing appointed initiative big fish must not be kept in files as MD SSGC benefits 7572 DNA The Chairman NAB directed the officers to work with due diligence and honesty. He said that KARACHI: Imran Munyar families has been appointed as NAB is one of the best anti corruption organizations as compared to other organizations new managing director DNA (MD) Sui Southern Gas dence and documentary proofs. reau which has facilities of Digital order to aware youth about the ill ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Staff Report We have to strictly follow the poli- Forensics, Questioned Documents effects of corruption at an early age. Company (SSGC). Accord- ister Imran Khan’s initia- cy and necessary measures would and Fingerprint analysis which is More than 50 thousands Character ing to the SSGC spokes- tive of low-income house ISLAMABAD: Justice (RETD) be taken against all those who are being utilized for further improve- Building Societies have been estab- person, the approval of financing is coming to Javed Iqbal Chairman NAB has said involved in corruption through ments in the quality of inquiries and lished in colleges and universities the appointment of Mr fruition as Rs 3.35 billion that mega corruption cases against pursuing policy of Zero Tolerance, investigations in all respects. of the country. He said that Trans- Imran was given by the have been disbursed for big fish should not be kept in files transparency and merit as per law. He said that NAB has introduced a parency International (TI) Pakistan, board of directors. It is to construction of 7572 units and these should be taken to logical The Chairman NAB directed new concept of Combine Investiga- World Economic forum PILDAT be noted that for the first across the country. conclusion as per law. the officers to work with due tion Team (CIT) in order to benefit and Mishal have appreciated NAB’s time in the last five years, Under the Prime Minis- Chairman NAB directed all region- diligence and honesty. He said from the experience and collective efforts in eradication of corruption. a permanent MD has been ter’s vision to support al bureaus of NAB that all mega that NAB is one of the best anti wisdom of senior supervisory of- He said that NAB has devised a deputed at SSGC. low income group to build corruption cases against big fish corruption organizations as com- that comparative figures for the last ficers, a system of CIT consisting comprehensive Quantified Grad- After an abundance of their own houses, the gov- should be taken to logical conclu- pared to other organizations. three years are indicative of NAB’s of Director, Additional Director, In- ing System in order to further consumers filed com- ernment had allocated Rs sion within the prescribed time He directed the concerned DGs excellent performance. He said that vestigation Officer and a Senior Le- improve the performance of NAB plaints against overbill- 5 billion. The government frame so that references should to submit the latest report of all 59 percent people have shown con- gal Counsel has been put in place. Headquarter and all Regional had engaged a renowned ing by Sui Southern Gas be filed in accountability courts to mega corrupt corruption cases fidence in NAB as per the report of This is not only lending quality to Bureaus. Under the Quantified organization Akhuwat Company (SSGC) in gas bring the corrupt elements to jus- as well as cases of illegal housing Gillani and Gallup Survey. the work but also ensuring that no Grading System, NAB Headquar- which was already running utility charges, last week, tice and in order to recover looted societies within one month so He said that NAB had filed 1230 single individual can influence the ter and Regional Bureau’s are a huge network of inter- the Oil and Gas Regulato- money and deposit in the national that progress on ongoing cases corruption references in respected official proceedings of NAB. He said being evaluated on an annual est free loans. Under the ry Authority (OGRA) had exchequer considering its our na- Accountability Courts which are un- scheme, Rs 3.35 billion would be reviewed. that NAB has signed MOU with Chi- and midterm basis at a given cri- authorized Hydrocarbon tional duty as per law. der trial in the respected Account- have been disbursed for Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal na to oversee CPEC projects being teria which has proved very suc- Development Institute He said that all inquiries, com- ability Courts having worth of Rs. the construction of 7572 Chairman NAB has said that NAB is conducted in Pakistan. cessful and the performance of of Pakistan (HDIP) to plaints and investigations would housing units in different absolutely committed to eradicate 947 billion. He said that NAB has es- He said that youth is our future; NAB’s Regional Bureaus is being inspect meter readings be completed on merit and trans- tablished a state of the art Forensic parts of the country. corruption through effective Nation- NAB has signed an MOU with the increased day by day due to reg- and determine if there’s parency and based on solid evi- al Anti-Corruption Strategy. He said Science LAB in NAB Rawalpindi Bu- Higher Education Commission in ular monitoring and inspection. The recovery ratio of the a discrepancy. According disbursed amount is 100 to the details reported percent and the recovered on the matter, OGRA has amount is being utilized ‘Grievance cell brought in HDIP to over- again to support more ap- DC reviews typhoid see the complaints made plicants as another 2,416 by consumers and inspect applications are in pro- setup to resolve if indeed there’s an anom- cess of approval. Majority aly in gas consumed and of the project beneficiary vaccination campaign bill charged. families included those non-Muslim’s issues’ who could not afford to wctively and 149062 childs ISLAMABAD: A grievance construct their own house were covered on 5th day of cell has been set up in the of- Over 70 cops owing to limited income. the campaign.Taking a clos- fice of Special Aide to Prime In a video clip issued by er look at the targets of the Minister on Religious Har- contract the PM Office, smiles on first five days of the cam- mony and Middle East, Hafiz the faces of the beneficiar- paign, DC said that the tar- Muhammad Tahir Mehmood COVID-19 in ies manifested their sat- gets allocated as per the mi- Ashrafi to resolve legitimate four days isfaction for having their croplan should be ensured. complaints of non-Muslims. own home which otherwise He said that the issues Addressing a ceremony in a KARACHI: With 78 new was beyond their capacity. should be resolved on pri- Church in Islamabad here on cases reported in last The members of the ben- ority basis and steps should Sunday, Ashrafi, who is also the constitution of Pakistan. four days, around 5887 eficiary families including be taken under a coordinat- Chairman Pakistan Ulema Islam is a religion of peace, personnel and officers men, women and even ed strategy in this regard. Council (PUC), urged non security and compassion, of Sindh Police had con- children thanked Prime The Deputy Commissioner Muslims to lodge their com- which guarantees protec- tracted coronavirus so far, Minister Imran Khan for also stressed on the need plaints against any threats tion of minorities' rights in a informed spokesman to his pro-poor initiative as a to continue the process of being faced by them in freely Muslim state. He stated that Sindh Police on Sunday. step towards modeling of educating the parents while practicing their religion. Muslims as well as non-Mus- He told that currently Pakistan as Riasat-e-Mad- awareness lectures should “Every Pakistani being lims played very effective and 514 officers and person- ina. The beneficiaries also be continuously organ- threatened on religious imperative role in Pakistan nel were under treatment came from Multan, Kasur, ized in schools. He urged grounds can lodge complaint movement. A meeting of all while 5349 had recovered Danyor, Attock, Lahore, campaign in the urban areas Sipra, UNICEF representa- to ensure the presence of in the cell,” he said. religious schools of thought from the disease. Bhakkar, Kahna Nau, Ban- Ishfaq Mughal of the district. This was in- tive Habib Leghari and oth- teams in government and Ashrafi stated that Interfaith from across Pakistan would The spokesman said that nu, Jahanian, Khanewal, formed to Deputy Commis- er officials of the Health De- private schools, district and Harmony Councils' Conven- be held in the first week 24 policemen lost their Nowshera, Mianwali, Kas- FAISALABAD: 787110 chil- sioner Muhammad Ali in the partment were also present. tehsil hospitals and health ers have been appointed of March 2021 to suggest ur, Ghizar and other parts dren of age 9 month to 15 review meeting of the cam- It was further informed that centers. During the meet- lives battling against COV- all over the country, which positive recommendations ID-19. He said all due care of the country. years have been vaccinated paign. ADCG Khurram Per- on first day 147446 childs ing, the health official gave were constituted earlier to regarding betterment of mi- typhoid injection during vaiz, Assistant Commission- were vaccinated, on 2nd day a briefing on the implemen- was being provided to the promote religious tolerance norities in Pakistan. affected cops. – APP the last five days of the on- er Sadar Umar Maqbool, 163987, 166789 and 159826 tation and monitoring of the among the people of different Misuse of blasphemy laws JUI-F decides going typhoid vaccination CEO Health Dr Mushtaq on day 3rd and fourth reap- campaign. religions and religious sects. was being restrained in to challenge Ashrafi stated that minori- Pakistan and If anyone has Punjab signs Haleem Adil ties living in Pakistan were any evidence in this regard, open vote not second class citizens. they should brought these agreement to Coronavirus claims booked for They have all the rights and incidents into the notice of privileges as enshrined in Government. – APP build small Khayam Abbasi ‘disruption’ ISLAMABAD: In a bid to 32 more lives in Sindh dams stop the government from treatment, of them 18,762 are in home Nazir Siyal Marked improvement holding upcoming Senate DNA isolation, 8 at isolation centers and 599 DNA polls through open ballot, at different hospitals. KARACHI: An FIR has been Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl KARACHI: 32 more people died of the The condition of 555 patients is stated registered against PTI lead- in Balochistan’s LAHORE: In a bid to uti- (JUI-F) has decided to chal- coronavirus in Sindh overnight, lifting the to be critical, 69 of whom have been er Haleem Adil Sheikh and lize water resources in an lenge the Elections (Amend- death toll to 4,119 whereas 399 new cas- put on ventilators. Out of 399 new cas - 70 other people for dis- civic life efficient manner, the Pun- ment) ordinance 2021 in the es emerged, taking the provincial tally to es, 213 were reported from Karachi, in- rupting the Sindh govern- ISLAMABAD: The civic structure, opening of new jab government on Sunday court. Talking to journalists, 251,046. According to a statement issued cluding 73 from district East, 68 district ment’s anti-encroachment life in Balochistan is im- trade terminals at differ- signed an agreement to JUI-F’s Central Deputy Sec- from the CM House, 9,136 samples were South, 25 Korangi, 25 district Central, campaign in Karachi’s Malir proving to a great extent ent border points, foreign build small and intermedi- retary Maulana Muhammad tested, out of which 399 — 4.4 per cent — 18 West and 13 Malir. Badin saw 33 new on Saturday. According to with successful implemen- direct investment in its ate dams in the province. Amjad Khan said that his turned out to be positive. So far 2,800,480 infections, Hyderabad 31, Jacobabad 16, the police, the complaint tation of the development export potential sectors, According to details, the party will move the court tests have been conducted across the prov- Matiari 13, Sujawal 9, Tando Khan 8, includes cases of attempted schemes and strategic establishment of economic memorandum of under- against the presidential ince. A total of 227,599 patients have re- Jamshoro 7, Sanghar 6, Dadu 5, Larkana murder, interference in gov- initiatives taken by its and industrial zones and standing (MoU) was signed ordinance. He maintained covered, including 410 overnight. and Nausheroferoze 4 each, Kamber and ernment duties, assault on government to ensure so- above all, promotion of re- between the provincial Ir- that they were consulting Currently, 19,369 patients are under each, Shikarpur and Sukkur 1 each. government employees, and cio-economic development search in agriculture and rigation ministry and NE- with legal and constitutional financial loss to government of its people. livestock sectors. SPAK in a ceremony, which property. The case was reg- experts in this regard. JUI- Boom in business activi- It had a direct impact on was also attended by CM istered by a resident of Ko- F’s central general council ties coupled with better civic life of the people who Punjab. Under the MoU, a has been convened on 2nd rangi, Ayub, at the Memon Pakistan Steel Mills communication facilities, were getting more job op- feasibility study would be Goth police station. of March in Sukkur to dis- carried out using modern cuss the current political On Saturday, the Sindh education and health infra- portunities, better facili- drone technique for the situation of the county, he Building and Control Au- structure is marking a new ties for travelling, health said, adding that JUI-F chief workers call off sit-in thority commenced an an- era of development in the and education, he added. construction of small and Maulana Fazlur Rehman will ti-encroachment operation province where once the Khalil Lashari, a resident intermediate dams at 13 the employees to continue He told the protesters, and demolished multiple life was not as same as in of Quetta, said visible hill torrents. Shedding light brief the meeting. Athar Sufi their struggle as the Sindh “The Sindh government Earlier on February 6, Pres- illegally constructed farm- rest of the country. change in the city govern- on the project, CM Punjab government and the PPP has written letter to the houses in Malir’s Memon Balochistan’s dwellers ance was witnessed with a said that the pilot project ident Dr Arif Alvi had signed KARACHI: Protesting em- are with them. The minis- federal government twice. Goth. Sheikh said that a while talking to APP on number of schools, hospi- for the construction of the Elections (Amendment) ployees of Pakistan Steels ter is also the head of the We will raise your voice at ordinance 2021 that would farmhouse owned by his Sunday expressed con- tals and water reservoirs reservoirs would begin in Mills on Sunday called off three-member Sindh gov- every forum just not rely on family was demolished in pave way for the organi- their sit-in outside PSM ernment committee formed the U-turn government.” It fidence in the Jam Ka - were being set up to fulfill June this year. “The water sation of Senate elections the drive as well. The Sindh mal led government and the basic needs of people. reservoirs will help in pro- CEO’s house on the appeal on the issue of the Steel is relevant to note that the government is taking po- through the open ballot. of the PPP leadership. Mills. He arrived at the Chief Justice of Pakistan hoped that the province He said development viding water to 200,000 litical revenge from me, would soon serve as an work was being carried acres of land, besides also Sindh Information Minis- site of the employees’ sit- said that he will order the he claimed, adding that he engine of growth for the out in his area on the minimizing the impact and ‘Government ter said the matter of PSM in and attended the funeral closure of the (PSM) as has obtained a stay order employees’ termination has prayers of a worker named well as the removal of its by the Sindh High Court country’s economy. fast-track basis which had losses from floods,” he pursuing UK been included in the agenda Sher, who died of a heart at- employees because the for the farmhouse. On the An official of Balochistan completely changed the said. It is pertinent to men- of the Council of Common tack early on Sunday morn- PSM practically does not other hand, Sindh Local Chamber of Commerce outlook of city. “People tion here that other than for return of Interests (CCI). “The PPP ing. The minister said that exist. The CJP’s remarks Government Minister Nasir Sikandar Khan said eco- are getting smooth supply Punjab province, small has also approved a reso- the PPP stands with these came during a hearing at Hussain Shah said that the nomic activities in the of water, gas and electric - and big dams have been Sharif’ lution from Sindh Assem- employees and feel sorry the Supreme Court related operation was conducted on province had increased ity, in addition to better planned and established in bly in favour of Steel Mills that another worker has to the promotion of PSM orders of Prime Minister manifold due to improve- sanitary services,” he as- other parts of the country ISLAMABAD: Advisor to employees,” said. He asked died in this struggle. employees last week. Imran Khan. ment in the road infra- serted. – APP also to ensure better utili- Prime Minister on Account- zation of water resources. ability, Barrister Shahzad According to a report, in Akbar on Sunday said that incumbent government was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25 pursuing United Kingdom small dams have been com- for return of Nawaz Sharif. pleted in different areas to Ex Prime Minister Nawaz PTI govt has no direction: Sirajul Haq store flood and rainwater Sharif’s period of stay in during monsoon for irriga- London has been expired, he He asked the prime minister to stop putting blame on the previous governments now and tion and drinking purposes stated in an interview with showed the masses what PTI government had so far done for the country in July 2019. Radio Pakistan a private television channel. reported that nine dams, Nawaz Sharif, he said had present on occasion. “U-Turn has He asked the prime minister to had so far done for the country. the PTI election manifesto and including Gandyaley, Chan- applied for extension on DNA become the symbol of Pakistani stop putting blame on the previ- Instead of making Naya Pakistan slogans about brining change in day Fatehay Khan and Aux- medical grounds. He made it prime minister in all over the ous governments now and showed the PTI even destroyed the old every sector and transform Pa- illiary Kandar dams in Ko- clear that Nawaz Sharif was MARDAN: Jamaat-e-Islami Emir world,” said Senator Siraj. the masses what PTI government one, he said while referring to kistan into Madina-like-state. He hat, Azakhel in Peshawar, a convict in Pakistani courts, Senator Sirajul Haq has said that said the time had reached to get Naryab in Hangu, Sharki and Ex PM should return to the PTI government has badly rid of the elite ruling over the and Changhoz dam in Kar- homeland for facing corrup- exposed before the public, having country for decades. The agents of ak, Darganatu in Bannu and tion cases. no direction and vision to lead the status quo gave nothing to mass- Jalozai dam in Nowshera Commenting on Broadsheet country even after passage of two es and plundered the country’s have been completed under matter, he said Pakistan’s and half years in power. wealth with both hands, he said. the annual development pro- government had to pay heavy Addressing a huge public meet- “The JI is the only choice left with amount due to agreement ing at Mardan on Sunday, he also the masses now,” he said, adding gram during 2002 to 2019. with Broadsheet. In reply to criticized the PDM for having no if voted to power the JI would Similarly, nine water reser- a question regarding exten- public welfare agenda instead of transform the country into a wel- voirs inlcuding Lawaghar, sion to Chairman national protecting self-interests. fare state. He said country needed Karak, Ghole Banda and accountability bureau (NAB), “The PTI and the PDM are the a uniform education system and Mardankhel dams in Karak, he said as per law, duration sides of the same coin and people state should ensure basic health Khari Bara in Haripur, Jabba of Chairman NAB could not are no more ready to trust them,” facilities to the masses. But, he re- Khattak in Nowshera, Palai be extended. To another he said amid the slogans of the gretted, the ruling class never pay in Charsadda, Darmalak in question about recovery of participants in favor of the JI and heed to the problems. He asked Kohat and Kundal dam in assets, Advisor to PM said against the rising inflation and un- the masses to take a firm stand Swabi have been completed that there was a difference employment. JI KP Emir Senator to challenge the status quo forces under the Public Sector De- between civil and criminal re- Mushtaq Khan and JI Information and join hands with the JI to bring covery of assets. – APP velopment Programme dur- Secretary Qaisar Sharif were also real change in Pakistan. ing 2003 to 2019. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, February 08, 2021 Pak Sweet Briefs Home sets District CDA retrieves 350 kanal up blood govt seals bank two petrol state land during last week DNA RAWALPINDI: Pakistan stations The land mafia had occupied the said land for years and constructed a house, Sweet Home on Sunday set boundary wall, shades for animals, and other buildings on the said land up “Papajani” Blood Bank DNA in National Ayub Park to administration of CDA. provide timely blood to ATTOCK: District govern- DNA The land mafia had occupied Thalassemia patients and ment has sealed two petrol the said land for years and to save their life. stations and a private bank ISLAMABAD: The Capital constructed a house, bound- Addressing on the occa- in Faqirabad Attock dur- Development Authority ary wall, shades for animals, sion, Head of Pakistan ing its ongoing operation (CDA) during last week and other buildings on the Sweet Zamurd Khan said against illegal and unreg- conducted an anti-encroach- said land. Deputy Director it became hard to fulfil istered petrol stations as ment operations in Sector of Enforcement Depart- the blood requirement of well as illegal buildings in I-15/4 and retrieved 350 ment, assistant directors Thalassemia patients due Attock. An official of the kanals of government land. and other staff took part in to COVID-19 so, Pakistan district government said According to a CDA state- the operation. Prior to this, Sweet Home has set up the both the petrol stations ment, the authority got the the authority also conducted blood bank camp. and private bank building occupation of said sector an operation in Bari Imam “We will go all over the were illegally built. after 16 years. area where a home, bound- country to save the lives of The operation for sealing Those who interfered in ary wall, and three kitchens these children, adding, col- of these two petrol stations the CDA operation were were demolished. Similarly, lecting blood for Thalassem- and the building of a private arrested, the statement the authority also demol- ia and Hemophilia patients bank was carried out by the said adding, the an anti-en- ished an under construction was a noble cause. officers of district Tehsil ad- croachment operation was house, 11 rooms, and two Zamurd Khan also lauded ministration under the secu- launched under the current houses in Panjgraan. the spirit of all those who rity cover of Attock police, donated blood for the no- he informed. ble cause. On the occasion, the Brigadier Nuzhat from PHMA expresses full solidarity ALP Board okays Armed Forces Institute of Crackdown Cardiology (AFIC), appre- launched ciated the work of Zam- 11 proposals rud Khan for establishing against kite for Kashmiri people’s struggle blood camp. said India is facing unprec- will not leave them alone in Council Resolutions which She said the Armed Forc- sellers, flyers DNA edented diplomatic humil- their struggle, he added. He seek the inalienable right for funding es Institute of Cardiology iation which is a victory said that Pakistan will ex- of self-determination for the ISLAMABAD: Technical Advisory Committee of the Board (AFIC) team would contin- DNA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan for Pakistan. He noted that tend every kind of support people of Occupied Jammu of Directors of Agricultural Linkages Program (ALP) of Paki- ue to co-operate with them, Hosiery Manufacturers Modi’s all nefarious moves to the people of Jammu and and Kashmir. stan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) had approved 11 adding, “I am happy that ISLAMABAD:Islamabad po- & Exporters Association have initiated the process Kashmir at every forum, re- In pursuance of his fascist research proposals for funding in order to promote and de- women are also contribut- lice have decided to launch (PHMA) on Sunday ex- of disintegration of a divid- iterating that the Kashmiris and racist agenda which is velop agricultural sector in the country. The approval to this ing to this camp. Health crackdown on kite flyers pressed full solidarity and ed country while tensions would continue their strug- inspired by Nazi Germany, effect was given in 47th meeting of Technical Advisory Com- women can also donate and sellers and to check this support to the valiant strug- with Pakistan will destroy gle till the achievement of since this fascist mindset mittee of BOD, ALP, which met here with Chairman PARC blood without any hesita- practice through monitoring gle of the Kashmiri people, its economy and credibility. the goal of freedom. and practices are simi- Dr Muhammd Khan in chair. The committee evaluated re- tion,” she said. in various areas. Following who have been resisting re- He also expressed apprecia- PHMA chief coordinator lar, the regime of Modi is search proposals received under 9th batch of ALP, due to Donating blood did not directions from Inspector pression with their determi- tion to all other Parliamen- Adil Butt condemned the committing another grave COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was also virtually attended affect the health of any General of Police Islamabad nation for a long time. tarians, Civil Society, Intel- illegal annexation of Oc- crime against humanity by by the other stakeholders, who also presented their input. healthy person, she added. Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, DIG PHMA zonal chairman Fais- ligentsia, Media, Human cupied Kashmir by India, turning occupied Kashmir Executive Director of ALP Dr Muhammad Munir Ah- (Operations) Afzaal Kausar al Mahboob Sheikh and chief Rights organizations, all over with the aim to change the into the world’s biggest mad briefed about the agenda of the meeting and after ‘PTI will has directed to ensure crack- coordinator Adil Butt, ex- the world, who support the demography of Occupied and most brutal concentra- technically evaluation, the Committee recommended 11 down against kite flyers and pressing complete solidarity just and heroic struggle of Jammu and Kashmir as part tion camp, with imposing research proposals for funding against the 20 research win Senate sellers in the district. with the peaceful Kashmiris, the oppressed people of Oc- of their fascist and racist curfew and it’s complet- proposals presented before the Technical Advisory Com- Police vehicles, carrying has said the entire busi- cupied Jammu and Kashmir. agenda. He said that annex- ed lock-down, closing of mittee. The recommendations are further to be evaluat- election by ladders to climb on roof- ness community was fully The business community ation is an attempt to un- all communications, with ed and considered by the Board of Directors of ALP in its tops, would remain on supporting them and their will continue to provide dermine the United Nations thousands Kashmiris ar- next meeting. Speaking on the occasion Chairman PARC majority’ patrol in different areas and cause of independence. with every kind of support Charter, International Law rested, kidnapped, maimed urges sustainable research to achieve food security goals the district administration Faisal Mahboob Sheikh to the Kashmiri people and and relevant UN Security or martyred or raped. and meeting the increasing demand of food. Dr Azeem DNA has also banned to sell kite further asked the committee members to focus on sus- flying items as it puts on tainable research to achieve set targets of food security RAWALPINDI: Federal Min- risk the lives of others. Weekly and economic development of the country. – DNA ister for Aviation Ghulam The metal or glass-coated Acting classes at Sarwar Khan said that Pa- string creates issues for mo- inflation goes kistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) torcyclists or in electricity up 0.53pc ‘Temperature, humidity would win the upcoming supply after striking with PNCA in full swing Senate election by an over- poles. Kite flyers may also with the skills they would show their skills. He said ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive impact severity of virus’ whelming majority. fell down from the roofs put- DNA need to become a profes- that course comprised of Price Indicator (SPI) based Under the dynamic lead- ting their lives on risk. sional actor. An official studying various schools of weekly inflation for the week ISLAMABAD: National University of Medical Scienc- ership of Prime Minister Special squads would be ISLAMABAD: Acting class- from PNCA told APP that acting and they discussed ended on February 04 , for es(NUMS) has brought out a special supplement of its Imran Khan, the country’s formed to implement the es at Pakistan National the students are receiving the challenges of under- the combined consumption “Life and Science” research magazine on the impact of economy is improving. ban and police would start Counsil of the Arts (PNCA) specialist training in voice, standing a character and group, witnessed increase of the COVID-19 with having review of all the data and ad - Addressing a public meet- regular patrols while mak- is continued to attract the movement emotive skills to portraying it in more than 0.53 percent as compared to vances made so far to deal with it. “Life and Science” ing while inaugurated de- ing announcements on aspirants of acting and to culminate in a live perfor- one way. Difference be- the previous week. The SPI is a quarterly “online multidisciplinary journal of clini - velopment projects at Gir- megaphones. Owners of all provide the students with mance as well as the oppor- tween stage, TV and screen for the week under review in cal and basic translational science”. It reflects the key ja Road in Rawalpindi here buildings where kite flying practical experience about tunity to perform in a well acting had also been under- the above mentioned group purpose of “understanding and improving life” through on Sunday. is being carried out will be acting. Renowned profes- publicized web-series. lined with theoretical and was recorded at 141.62 knowledge and action which is the motto of NUMS. The The Minister said that Pa- arrested because deaths sionals and teachers were He told the acting classes practical assignments, he points against 140.88 points magazine while discussing environmental effects on the kistan Democratic Move- and injuries cause as a giving training with a de- were in full swing which said. He added that course registered in the previous virus said that temperature and humidity have combined ment PDM has no vision consequence of kite flying tailed and unique study were attracting a large num- will cover all aspects of a week, according to the latest impact on COVID-19. “Increase in air temperature and adding that thieves have occur every year, chasing plan to equip the students ber of aspirants of acting to theater performance. data of PBS. – APP humidity decrease the severity of the virus. gathered to hide out cor- fallen kites results in road ruption of each other. This accidents.DIG (Operations0 gang is also responsible Afzaal Kausar also appealed Dr AQ Javed for economic misery and parents not to allow chil- unemployment. dren to buy or fly kites be- Iqbal dies of He said that Pakistan cause it is dangerous. He Democratic Movement also sought cooperation of coronavirus playing devil tactics and citizens to make lives of all create hurdles to gain secure and safe. DNA political mileage and to derail democracy flour- ISLAMABAD: Renowned ishing in the country. Sufi Mustafa pharmacist, Dr AQ Javed We don’t care about their Iqbal has lost his life while sit-ins and resignations, he Tabassum battling with coronavirus added. He said that they on Sunday. Dr AQ Javed have been rejected by the remembered Iqbal was fighting the pan- people. He said that PTI ISLAMABAD: Famous Urdu demic, but could not sur- would fulfill the promises poet, Sufi Ghulam Musta- vive and lost his life. made with the nation. fa Tabassum was remem- The funeral prayer of the bered on his 42th death deceased doctor will be anniversary on Sunday. Sufi offered in Islamabad today Police arrest Tabassum was born in Am- and will be laid to rest at cheater ritsar on August 4, 1899 in a F-8 graveyard. Kashmiri family. He earned During his medical career, for looting a master’s degree in Per- Dr Iqbal remained at many sian language from Forman key posts in the health attendants Christian College (FCC) in ministry and Drug Regula- tory Authority of Pakistan Lahore, Pakistan. He worked DNA for and remained with Gov- (DRAP). He also remained ernment College Lahore vice president of the Phar- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad for his entire career, rising macy Council of Pakistan. Karachi Company police to head the Department of On Saturday, Pakistan has arrested a person in- Persian Studies in 1943. granted approval to Rus- volved in looting attend- sian vaccine for Covid-19, Tabassum retired from Gov- ISLAMABAD: Despite the ban a horse driven cart plying at Srinagar Highway ants of patients at Paki- ernment College in 1954. for emergency use, quot- stan Institute of Medical During this period he ma- and needs the attention of concerned authorities. – APP ing sources. Sciences (PIMS). tured into a great poet, critic A police spokesman said and teacher. He taught three Karahci Company police generations of students, team arrested an accused including Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Shakeel who was involved Noon Meem Rashid and Ah- Community empowerment vital for development in looting attendants of mad Nadeem Qasmi, who lat- Ill-planned infrastructure devel- have lesser abilities but they don’t mountain region are disadvantaged deforestation, over exploitation of patients after intoxicating er became renowned poets. DNA opment and environmentally invite the better skilled persons in many ways. They lack health, natural resources and shrinking them at Pakistan Insti- It was during this period that unfriendly interventions in the to work on community based ini- education and equal rights as a per- livelihood options. tute of Medical Sciences the best Urdu and Persian po- ISLAMABAD: Speaking at a webi- name of tourism promotion and tiatives. Even, they feel reluctant son. In addition to the challenges Life is also under stress because of (PIMS) hospital. ems of Sufi Tabassum were nar the participants urged the re- livelihood are becoming nature in empowering the communities. of living in the mountains, like rapid social changes and local polit- Moreover, Golra police written. After retirement, he spective governments to develop hazards. Climatic conditions are They believe that after empower- harsh climate and inadequate in- ical conflicts and natural disasters. team arrested a lady ac- formed the Iranian Cultural a mechanism to ensure the use of worsening and communities are ing communities, perhaps, they frastructure they experience une- Male migration from mountains to cused namely Hajra Bibi Centre in 1955 and devoted collective wisdom and a joint plat- on the verge of socioeconomic col- would become irrelevant. qual treatment based on traditional urban towns for education and em- and recovered stolen cash all his energies to modernise form to work together for social lapse despite. A fistful of experts, He said the respective federal and gender relationships that deprives ployment is causing a severe short- from her. the Persian used by the schol- development. They said the moun- government aides and external provincial governments should them from equal access to health, fall of human resources which is in- Khanna police arrested ars of the sub-continent. tain community leaders and polit- elements are taking undue advan- develop an inclusive platform with education, property and wellbeing. creasing more workload on women. an accused Ali Haider and In 1958, he joined the week- ical workers shall come together tage of the mountain resources. the support of the private sector Focusing on women empowerment He said Chinese model of communi- recovered 30 liter alcohol ly Magazine called Lail-o-Na- beyond their political, ethnic and The webinar “working together to to continue with the development will ultimately improve the social ty development can be a role model from his possession. har as its Editor. regional divide to voice against the empower mountain communities” initiatives even after the project and living conditions in the moun- for us where women empowerment Meanwhile, Aabpara police During his editorship, Sufi exploitation of natural resources, was organized by the Develop- is over. This is not possible if it is tain parts of the country. and engagement is the focus. arrested Rizwan Younas Tabassum devoted a lot of social and livelihood challenges. ment Communications Network not envisaged in the project at the Devcom-Pakistan Executive Direc- chairman Baltistan Association of and recovered 15 liter al- time to writing for children. Being far away from the centres (Devcom-Pakistan) and DTN on initial stage and the community is tor Munir Ahmed we need to look Tour Operators (BATO) we have cohol from him. Shahzad When his editorship ended, of decision-making, the mountain Sunday. Speaking on the occasion not embedded in it. into the factors that why several networks of travel and tourism Town police arrested an Sufi Tabassum joined Radio communities and the region in to- the nature conservation advisor at Well-known mountaineer Nazir Sa- nongovernmental organizations organizations but they hardly join accused Umer Naz and re- Pakistan as a Script Advi- tality suffer from inadequate deci- the Italian organization EvK2CNR bir said mountain areas lack basic and donor-driven government hands for collective promotions. covered 149 gram heroin sor. There again he distin- sion-making. The mountain devel- Ashiq Ahmad Khan said unfortu- amenities and social infrastructure projects could not come up with Individualistic approach is against from him. guished himself as a broad- opment and conservation plans of nately we don’t have the culture of which is the prerequisite for the the desired results of community the collective good for the region Cases have been registered caster and commentator of the government shall include the working together though it is nec- empowerment of communities. empowerment. The vulnerability and country but we are more in- against the nabbed accused literary subjects. – APP voices and concerns of the com- essary for the sustainability of the We need to provide them facilities of communities is increasing due terested in individual initiatives so and further investigation is munities and other stakeholders. development. Sometimes people at their doorsteps. Women in the to climate impact, indiscriminate have more vested benefits. underway. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, Fabruary 08, 2021 Training Briefs on vaccine ICCI organizes mega auto show adverse FEBR calls events to for long-term to highlight automobile sector be held policies ISLAMABAD: Drug Regula- tory Authority of Pakistan’s DNA Speaking at the occasion, Zulfi Bukhari SAPM on Overseas Pakistanis & HRD and Ali (DRAP) Pakistan National Pharmacovigilance Centre ISLAMABAD: The Friends Nawaz Awan SAPM on CDA Affairs appreciated the initiative of ICCI for organizing (PNPC) in collaboration of Business & Economic with the World Health Or- Reforms (FEBR) President an impressive automobile show in collaboration with the Centaurus Mall ganization (WHO) have Kashif Anwar on Sunday planned to arrange a day- said the government has that the automobile sector DNA was contributing nearly long training on ‘reporting to formulate long-term of COVID-19 vaccine ad- and consistent policies for Rs.50 billion to the nation- ISLAMABAD: The Islama- al exchequer, providing verse events’ here on Mon- high industrial growth and day. This training session is sizeable improvement in bad Chamber of Commerce employment to around 3.5 & Industry (ICCI) in collab- million people besides play- being arranged for capacity exports, as Pakistan’s ex- building of focal persons on port has been stagnant for oration with the Centaurus ing a key role in the growth Mall, Islamabad organized of the vendor industry and adverse events following Co- a long time. Kashif Anwar rona vaccine from Punjab, observed that the output of a mega show of automobile stressed further supporting brands in the open parking this sector would help in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ba- Pakistan’s large industries lochistan, Sindh, Azad Jam- has improved by around of Centaurus to highlight creating more jobs, provid- the potential of the auto- ing better auto solutions mu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Bal- 7.5% in the first five months tistan and Islamabad Capital of current fiscal owing to mobile sector for economic to people and generating revival of the country. All additional tax revenue. He Territory (ICT). sustained growth momen- In Pakistan three Corona tum, which is a ray of hope major local and interna- said that the government tional auto brands like cars, should focus on promoting vaccines have been given for economic revival. He emergency permission and said that cut in interest rate SUVs, jeeps, heavy bikes, the indigenous automobile motorcycles including Toy- industry so that instead of for which 582 emergency and reduction in duties on vaccination centers have raw materials is expected ota, Honda, Isuzu, Benelli, importing most of the ve- Aprilia, Changan Alsvin, hicles and spare parts, all been established. In these to further spur economic centers physicians, pharma- activities in the current fis- Sigma, antique, vintage and auto brands could be manu- exotic vehicles etc. were factured in the country. He cists, nurses and other par- cal year. He said that the amedics will be vaccinated. growth has now broken a displayed for the interest of said that for this purpose, the visitors. Exclusive auto the government should an- After giving vaccines to the cycle of constant contrac- healthcare professionals, it tion in past over one year. brands including Lamborgh- nounce special tax incen- ini, Ferrari, BMW, Range tives to attract maximum is the recommendation of He was hopeful that present WHO and regulatory body trend of positive growth in Rover, Audi, Mercedes were local and foreign investors also on display. This was the in this important sector. that after giving vaccine, large-scale manufacturing pharma company is bound (LSM) will help achieve the first of its kind auto show or- HRD inaugurated the auto the auto show and they took world including Pakistan Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, He said that the purpose ganized by the ICCI to cater show as Chief Guest. Ali keen interest in various types and after the reduction in President, Islamabad of organizing a mega auto to report adverse event if annual economic growth any person has suffered. target, besides creating jobs to the needs of corporate Nawaz Awan, Special Assis- of auto brands. coronavirus cases, organ- Chamber of Commerce show in Islamabad was to and consumers markets. tant to the PM on CDA Af- Speaking at the occasion, izing such events was very & Industry (ICCI) in his showcase the potential of Similarly, along with effi- for skilled and unskilled cacy of vaccine, it must be workers. Unless attention The auto show was free fairs was also present at the Zulfi Bukhari SAPM on important to revive and welcome address said that the automobile sector and of cost while food stalls, occasion. Fatma Azim Sen- Overseas Pakistanis & boost the economy. They the automobile sector was enable the general public of safe and any untoward side is paid to all factors that effects may be reported to hamper industrial and ex- and refreshment counters ior Vice President, Abdul HRD and Ali Nawaz Awan said that with the improve- playing a vital role in the the region to find automo- were also arranged for the Rehman Khan Vice Presi- SAPM on CDA Affairs ap- ment of Covid-19 pandem- development of our econo- bile brands of their choice Division of Pharmacy Ser- ports growth, the country vices, Drug Regulatory Au- might not be able to achieve convenience of the partici- dent ICCI, Mian Akram Far- preciated the initiative of ic situation, the govern- my in terms of revenue gen- at one location. He assured pants. At the conclusion, a id Chairman Founder Group ICCI for organizing an im- ment would encourage eration, foreign exchange, that the ICCI would contin- thority of Pakistan (DRAP). the desired results, he These 582 centers will re- warned. musical concert was held and a great number of busi- pressive automobile show more such initiatives as employment creation, and ue to organize more expos/ for the entertainment of the ness community attended in collaboration with the Pakistan needed to organ- technology transfer, there- exhibitions in the coming main vigilant to report any people. Syed Zulfiqar Ab- the auto show. A large num- Centaurus Mall. They said ize trade fairs and exhibi- fore, there was a great months to highlight the po- adverse event to DHO office IRSA releases bas Bukhari (Zulfi Bukhari) ber of people from all walks that the Covid-19 pandem- tions on a regular basis to need to further promote it tential of various sectors of and will forward to Expand- 88,100 cusecs Special Assistant to PM on of life including some foreign ic has badly affected busi- boost its trade & exports to steer the country out of our economy and generate ed Programme on Immu- Overseas Pakistanis and nationals turned up to attend ness activities across the and stabilize its economy. current challenges. He said more economic activities. nization’s (EPI) Provincial focal person and National water EPI focal person of Pharma- ISLAMABAD: Indus River covigilance. System Authority (IRSA) CPEC brings on Sunday released 88,100 Cantt cusecs water from various stability, prosperity CDA initiates repairing rim stations with inflow of authorities 34,900 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, in region work across the city directed to water level in the Indus of Political Science and River at Tarbela Dam was DNA Law and senior fellow of DNA renovate 1457.30 feet, which was the Charhar Institute in CDA starts COVID vaccination 65.30 feet higher than its ISLAMABAD: China-Paki- his article. While com- ISLAMABAD: The administration of ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started footpaths dead level 1386 feet. Wa- stan Economic Corridor menting on media reports Capital Development Authority (CDA) vaccination of health care staff of the authority against COVID-19. The RAWALPINDI: President ter inflow and outflow in will not only push Paki- about a roadmap approved initiated work of repairing and restora- vaccination process was being carried out at the CDA Hospital and in the Cantonment Board, Brig. the dam was recorded as stan’s economy on the by Pakistan, Afghanistan tion of sit out places across the city. In first phase, the hospital staff and employees of the Directorate of Health Ijaz Qamar Kiani has di- 12,300 and 50,000 cusecs track of fast development, and Afghanistan for the the second phase new sit out place will Services were being vaccinated. The doze of vaccination to the same em- rected the authorities respectively. The water lev- but also leads the whole Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Pe- also be constructed. According to detail, ployees would be conducted after one month. An official of CDA manage- concerned of Rawalpindi el in the Jhelum River at region to stability, connec- shawar railway, he be- the administration of CDA is committed ment informed that as per directives of the Prime Minister, the health Cantonment Board to re- Mangla Dam was 1171.25 tivity, development and lieved that the implemen- to provide the best entertainment facil- care employees including doctors, paramedics, nurses, and other hospital pair and renovate broken feet, which was 131.25 feet prosperity with the active tation of the project will ities to citizens and for beautification of staff would be given priority. The management has directed the staff to footpaths besides launching higher than its dead level participation of Afghani- also create unique oppor- the capital city. In this regard, the work contact 1166 in case of any reaction of the vaccine. – DNA a grand operation against of 1040 feet whereas the stan, Central Asian coun- tunities for ensuring peace on repairing and restoration of neglect- ed work on repairing and restoration of at Sunbal road in F-10 is also underway. encroachments. inflow and outflow of water tries and other regional and stability in Afghanistan, ed sit outs and railings is underway. the sit outs at F-6 school road. A new Guard railings and sit outs at Super and President Cantonment was recorded as 8,700 and countries. These views stimulating the progressive New sit outs are also being constructed sit out is also being constructed at Agha F-10 markaz will also be repaired. Sit Board issued these instruc- 24,200 cusecs respectively. were expressed by Cheng economic growth of the upon the special demands of the mass- Khan road in F-6 markaz which will be outs and railings at F-6 Nazim Uddin tions to the authorities The release of water at Kala- Xizhong, visiting professor region by creating tens of es. In the first phase the department of completed in two weeks. The work of re- road, F-8, and Margala road will also be during his visit to different bagh, Taunsa and Sukkur was at Southwest University thousands of new jobs. market and road maintenance has start- pairing and restoration of guard railing repaired and restored. cantt. areas including Romi recorded as 61,900, 42,900 Lane, Raja Akram Road, and 5,100 cusecs respective- Qasim Market, Peshawar ly. Similarly, from the Kabul Eight Road, Golra Mor, EME River a total of 6,700 cusecs College and directed them of water was released at Gamblers to renovate footpaths be- Nowshera and zero cusecs re- sides construction of new leased from the Chenab River arrested footpaths to facilitate the at Marala. – APP ATTOCK: As many as Eight citizens. He also ordered gamblers were booked be- for beautification of the ex- Parking sides recovering bet money isting green belts besides amounting Rs 94,500, 07 mo- establishing new green are- torcycle, 08 cell phones from as at available spaces. violations add their possession and arrested during raids at their gambling Brig. Ijaz Qamar Kiani to disorderly dens in Basal Police in attock. directed the cantt author- Spokesman of police in- ities to continue an indis- traffic formed that in a crackdown criminate grand operation RAWALPINDI: Wrong and against the anti social ele- against encroachments. double parking coupled with ments Attock Basal Police got He instructed to ensure encroachments on roads information that some people quality development work and footpaths are the main were busy in playing gambling and all possible efforts to hurdles in smooth flow of in the area during course of facilitate the residents. traffic in Rawalpindi city action police arrested the 08 He said, all available re- particularly commercial are- gamblers besides recovering sources should be utilized as of the city. These are also Rs 94,500, 07 Motorcycle, 08 to provide the citizens with mobile phones from their pos- modern facilities. affecting smooth movement session. During crackdown, of pedestrians in all the Strict action in accordance the police seized bet money with the law should also business hubs of the city worth thousands of rupees, and cantonment areas. motorcycles, cell phones and be taken against negligent Though the city traffic po- gambling tools. Those arrest- cantt officials, he added. lice and civic authorities ed included Ata Muhammad, had launched several spe- Asif Ali, Adil, Gulab, Muham- Kashmir cial operations, but, there mad Sadiq, Maqsood, Amir has been no permanent Afzal and Muhammad Cultural solution to the issue. Sohail Meanwhile, Injra The most affected areas police arrested Sher Alam RAWALPINDI: February 07 - Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Syed Amin Ul Haque, Secretary IT & Telecom, Mr. Exhibition include Raja Bazaar, Bohar and recovered an unli- Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, DG ISPR, Major General Babar Iftikhar in a group photo during Revolutionizing Animation Bazaar, Banni Chowk, Cir- censed 30 bore pistol from industry of Pakistan Ministry of Information Technology & ISPR collaborate for development and promotion of concludes cular Road, Murree Road, his possession.– DNA Animation Industry in Pakistan in ISPR headquarters. – APP ISLAMABAD: A three-day Pindora Road, Tench Bhat- Kashmir Cultural Exhibition ta, Sarafa Bazaar, Mochi came to a colourful conclu- Bazaar, Sadiqabad, Saddar, sion at the National Insti- Lal Kurti, Satellite Town tute of Folk and Traditional and other bazaars. Experts term nutrition integration with WASH critical Heritage (Lok Virsa). In almost all commercial The festival pulled a big areas, shopkeepers display While highlighting different aspects of the initiative, she said that three years pilot crowd and featured Kash- their items on the footpaths miti artisans-at-work exhi- creating problems for the interventions are included in the plan with the help of shared work done by Provincial health, bition, Kashmir cultural pedestrians. Large portions WHO and Agha Khan with steering committee already upscale the better services pavilions, folkloric song and of footpaths and streets dance performances, cul- have been occupied by ven- placed in stunting growth index structure outlook is important to Aliya Habib,Focal Person Nutri- is also needed, she said. tural evenings, craft bazaar, dors, forcing pedestrians to DNA on 2nd number after Afghanistan manage social-economic issues. tion International, emphasized Dr Danish Irshad, Advocacy Ad- stalls of different art works put their lives in danger by which is a quite unfortunate fact. He added further that social inte- that highlighting other indica- visor, International Consultant and organizations and many walking on the roads. ISLAMABAD: Nutrition integra- He added further that the worst gration protection can be achieved tors beyond just the malnutrition Nutrition International, was other attractions. Ashraf, a shopkeeper in tion has become a critical chal- in all indicators of stunting, wast- by creating equal opportunities are important at policy level and of view that advocacy efforts For the first time in the Raja Bazar, said the vendors lenge that must be responded ing, underweight and exclusive and equity space in risk and cri- work for their implementation. should be focused upon the most federal capital, team of encroached footpaths and through the right policies and breastfeeding. He added further sis management. Focal Person for She added further that the col- important issues such as mal- well known stage artist roads violating the direc- actions at every level including in that minimum acceptable diet, Nutrition, Ehsaas and Poverty Al- lective integrated policy docu- nutrition, social protection and Khabardar have performed tions of the local adminis- social protection and early educa- meal, and minimum diet diversity leviation & Social Safety Division, ment needed by both health and agriculture, water and sanitation live at open air theathre to tration. He said most of the tion. A holistic approach would be in Pakistan is poor in both terms Dr Rozina Khalid, enlightened the education sector. and education to improve the ex- show solidarity with Kash- traders also parked their ve- a key to respond to this need to of quality and quantity and hence, participants that EHSAS Program Head of Gates Foundation fam- isting situation. Media and think hicles in front of their shops miri people. The ceremony ensure a healthy population. The it must be improved. has been addressed Nashunuma ily planning and advocacy, Dr tank could play vital role in ex- ended with a melodious in- in violation of traffic rules, experts from academia, civil socie- Department of Early Childhood Programme with human capital de- Yasmeen Qazi, on the occasion pansion of the importance of nu- adding to the traffic con- strumental performance by ty, and private sector, shared this Education, Allama Iqbal Open velopment to materialize the pillars highlighted that birth Spacing, trition education, he concluded. gestion. The administration local musicians who played viewpoint with the participants at University (AIOU), informed the of malnutrition and stunting. and mother child health is im- While highlighting social aspects should remove all encroach- the famous Kashmiri song the webinar ‘Nutrition integration participants that the ECE worked While highlighting different as- portant subject in terms of nutri- of the issue during an earlier ses- ‘Mere Wattan Teri Jannat ments from commercial for social protection and early ed- areas to facilitate the pedes- closely with Pre-schooling in ear- pects of the initiative, she said tion which cannot be separated sion, Dr Imran Khalid, Research Mein Ayen Gein’. Kashmiri ucation,’ organized by the Sustain- trians and streamline the lier years as it is an important that three years pilot interven - from women cause. The trend Fellow at SDPI, termed water, singers presented a number able Development Policy Institute traffic flow, he said. Pervaiz, positive element that will make it tions are included in the plan that males do not accept contra- sanitation, and hygiene issues of folk songs and local dances (SDPI) here Thursday. a resident of Banni Chowk easier to develop problem solving with the help of shared work ceptive further adds to this prob- of social justice. Along with food during the ceremony. As per said illegal and wrong park- Head of department public health, skills. Senior Research Fellow, done by Provincial health, WHO lem, she said and added further availability, he said, we need to the old Kashmiri tradition, ing had become a major Dr Shahzad Ali Khan, termed mal- SDPI, Dr Shafqat Munir, was of and Agha Khan with steering that pre-marriage counselling for focus on food fortification as well all the male guests were pre- problem day by day. – APP nutrition as a huge problem in the view that to create resilience in committee already upscale the young adolescent girl and infor- keeping in view the situation of sented with turbans and the country and said that Pakistan has people both financially and infra- better services. mation about life cycle approach malnourishment in the country. women with shawls. – APP Monday, Fabruary 08, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Attacks in Balochistan Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti World Interfaith Harmony Deputy Editor: Abid Raza s Pakistan observed Kashmir Day, a day where the Week and Pakistan country shows its support and solidarity for the Vol: 01 Issue: 270 A people of Kashmir, more insidious groups were Email: [email protected] Muhammad Anwar Farooq working to disrupt that solidarity. In separate tragic in - Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 cidents, blasts targeting Kashmir day rallies went off in Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad nterfaith harmony means bringing peace and tranquil - Quetta. At least two people were killed and four others ity promoting among people by positivity. There is an injured in an explosion near the DC office on Inscomb Iinterrelationship among people of different religious Road in Quetta on Friday. Earlier in the day, another beliefs at the individual and institutional level which pro - blast in Balochistan’s Sibi district injured 24 persons, jects a positive picture in the polity of nations. Interfaith according to police officials and eyewitnesses. harmony encourages the dictum to live and lets others live No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks but peacefully. World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual these do follow a certain trajectory of similar previous event observed during the first week of February. World In- incidents. Unknown suspects on a motorcycle lobbed a terfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), conceived to promote peace hand grenade at Luni Chowk. The fact that the attacks and nonviolence, was first proposed by King Abdullah II of occurred in the locations where Kashmir Day rallies Jordan at the United Nations in 2010. Recognizing the imper- were being held is not a coincidence—those rallies were ative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions targeted because of the message of Kashmir Day. to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation There are glaringly evident links that indicate that In - among people, the General Assembly encourages all States to dia was behind these attacks, considering it has been spread the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the facilitating disruptions in this area for quite some time. world’s churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other This orchestrated chaos is amped up every time there is places of worship during that week, voluntarily and accord- some heightened political issue taking place in India it - ing to their religious traditions or convictions. The World self. Considering the harsh international criticism India Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform—one week in a has received because of its treatment of farmers, it ap - year—when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill pears that India is again cheering on unrest in Pakistan can show the world what a powerful movement they are. This to distract from its own issues and in order to deter us week will allow for these groups to become aware of each oth- from highlighting the negative publicity India is receiv - er and strengthen the movement by building ties and avoiding ing to once again bring light to the atrocities in IIOK. duplicating each other’s’ efforts... Kashmir-The pearl in peril over their rival claims.The volatile region edented lockdown even a year after terror of being abducted and molested at Uffaq Khalid has long endured instability and political India abrogated the special status of the hands of Indian forces in the name of strife. Kashmir, the majestic area in the Jammu and Kashmir. People are still ‘Search operations’. shadow of Himalayas long stuck between bound to live under lockdowns, cur - Modi’s aggressive Hindutva policy has India and Pakistan, has sunk into the fews and communication restrictions. brought the India and Pakistan at dag - state of suspended animation. Curfews The lockdown has brought a toll on gers drawn. The anti-Islamic rhetoric of have been imposed, lifted and then reim - Kashmir’s economy, infrastructure BJP and Modi fostering Hindu national - posed. An uneasy stalemate has prevailed and mental health of people. The edu - ism is a clear move to integrate Kashmir for decades, shattered by sporadic mili - cational institutions have been closed and change the Kashmir’s demographics. tary intrusions, crackdowns by Indian po - in Kashmir for a year and children are The renewed tensions between the bitter lice and terrorist attacks. not able to go out freely. nuclear-rivals over Kashmir dispute have The year 2019 is known for one of the dra - The repression policy of India in Kash - been raising the global anxiety and put - matic political eruptions in Kashmir. The mir has resulted in grave human rights ting the world on high alert. year started with India’s staged Pulwama violations by the Indian security forces. The year 2021 marks the 74 years of In - attack which led further escalation when The United Nations’ report,“Children and dian invasion in Kashmir. For more than India broke diplomatic norms by crossing Armed Conflict” has verified the brutal kill - seventy years’ protracted efforts by the The year 2019 is known for international borderssince 1971 war. Ter - ing of 15 children during joint operations UN officials and UNCIP have failed to ritorial breach by Delhi was well respond - of Indian Army and Central Reserve Police settle the dispute. The international com - one of the dramatic political ed by Pakistan. The air skirmishes led to Force. According to the report, 68 children munity and human rights watch-dogs are eruptions in Kashmir. the kneeling down of Indian pilots and be - have been detained by Indian forces in this not breaking the silence on the massive ing captured by Pakistan. However, Paki - year on National-security related charges. human rights violations in the valley. The year started with stan quickly returned the captured pilots According to a Kashmir-based human rights In order to look into the future, there India’s staged Pulwama as a “goodwill gesture”. activist, “The lives of Kashmiris are shaped cannot be a military solution to the A climax of sorts came to the Kashmir by a sense of injustice and the tendency Kashmir conflict. Both nuclear-rival attack which led further dispute on August 5th, when the Modi’s to accept violence increases with time. states need to realize the destructive government amended its legislation to All these things have a negative impact on consequences of military confrontation. escalation when India annex the part of Kashmir that it con - their mental health.” Otherwise the conflict would continue broke diplomatic norms trols, leaving the world in awe. Prime There is widespread panic in Kashmir. to hang over the whole region like the Minister Narendra Modi revoked the Life remains hard in Kashmir with hun - Sword of Damocles. by crossing international Article-370, a 70 year old provision dreds of check-posts and cyber curfew The both sides must sincerely move borderssince 1971 war that had granted limited autonomy to still in place. The BBC report revealed forward without any preconditions and the states of Jammu and Kashmir. The the use of pellet guns, tear-gas and elec - grudges for peace initiative. Let the peo - ashmir is usually referred to as states went under the direct control of tric shocks by the occupation forces. The ple of Jammu and Kashmir enjoy the op - “earthly heaven” for its scenic central government through a bill intro - Indian forces arrested more than 500 peo - portunity to determine their future in fair K beauty. The mountainous valley duced by BJP’s administration. Kash - ple since August 5, the report said. and democratic atmosphere. Let humani - has been a center of conflict between the miris opposed dissolving the region’s “Kashmir is under siege at the moment” ty live. two nuclear giants of South-Asia since autonomous status and Pakistan con - but women are the biggest victims of this – The writer is Research Associate the 1947 unjust partition of British India. demned the India’s moves globally. inhumane siege. The women of IIOJK at Islamabad Institute of Both the countries have fought two wars Kashmir has been subject to unprec - continued to face unending trauma and Conflict Resolution (IICR) CPEC and multiculturalism also led to a mindset that is retrogressive and Aamir Rana uncreative. CPEC was, and still remains, an opportunity to introduce a multicultural char- acter. At the outset, CPEC had encouraged Unfortunately, the country medium- to large-scale Chinese investors to had lost its appeal for inter- invest in Pakistan. But the nexus of the bu- reaucracy and conservative industrial class national tourists long before held the Chinese off. At the other end, socie- the post-9/11 wave of ter- ty, too, was not ready to interact with such a large number of foreigners entering the local rorism arrived at its shores. market. Security and political factors further The emerging insecurity and complicated the situation. So far, CPEC has failed to create any kind violence had made security of sociocultural fusion in society. agencies overly sensitive to The mega projects of CPEC, which entail sov- ereign guarantees, are still ongoing, but the foreigners either from the establishment of the economic zones and co- West or the South Asian operation in the industrial and agricultural sectors have slowed to a snail’s pace in recent neighbourhood; in most years. Chinese investors have other attractive instances, these foreigners destinations where they can enlarge their prof- its, especially countries which not only have an were viewed as potential en- appetite for foreign investment but also offer a emies of the country. In the milieu of sociopolitical and cultural acceptance process, to counter foreign for foreigners. It goes without saying that mul- ticultural and diverse countries attract more threats, state institutions foreign investment. Pakistan has a diverse reli- have developed such strict gious, ethnic and cultural profile but it is strug- gling to create harmony in diversity. The state visa regimes and protocols and a major segment of society, ie the clergy, The media coverage of a German tourist working on projects, or exploring avenues of (not only for internation- have taken the entire societal discourse to the couple staying in a vehicle in Lahore is just investment. The Chinese government also level of exaggerated religious zeal where little one example of how paranoid our society encouraged people-to-people contact and ar- al NGOs and tourists but space is left to accept or celebrate diversity. As has become regarding the presence of for - ranged visits for the media, academics, politi- also for investors) that one a result, society sees anything that is new and eigners in the country. The couple that was cians, businessmen, and youth in the hope of different with suspicion, including foreigners on a mission to travel the world in their car a better cultural and social understanding of thinks multiple times before and among the latter especially whose are not was harassed by the local media, who called each other. Almost 23,000 Pakistani students deciding to visit Pakistan co-religionists. them spies and described them as ‘myste - are studying in various disciplines in Chinese Unfortunately, the country had lost its ap - rious’. They were on their way to India but educational institutions. Initially, Pakistanis PART from its strategic and regional peal for international tourists long before the Covid-19 pandemic and visa restrictions were enthusiastic about Chinese nationals connectivity outlook, the China-Paki- the post-9/11 wave of terrorism arrived at forced them to stay longer in the city. and receptive to the idea of visitors, but the Astan Economic Corridor had also of- its shores. The emerging insecurity and vi - As compared to other nations in the region, a cultural gaps have gradually widened. The fered hope for Pakistan’s economic revival olence had made security agencies overly common Pakistani has minimal chances to in- security situation has also forced Chinese and industrial transformation. But that hope sensitive to foreigners either from the West teract with foreigners. Pakistani people have workers to restrict their movement and in- has gradually been waning. Not only have or the South Asian neighbourhood; in most more opportunities to interact with other na- teraction with the locals.China and Pakistan the power elites not been able to assess and instances, these foreigners were viewed as tionals if they are going to the Gulf and East enjoy an excellent strategic and political strategise the real potential of the initiative, potential enemies of the country. In the Asian countries for economic reasons or to relationship and it was expected that the the implementing apparatus too was seen as process, to counter foreign threats, state study abroad. The Pakistani diaspora in the Chinese would be well received in the disjointed and unprepared. CPEC could also institutions have developed such strict visa West is sizable but it is not diverse and mainly country. CPEC was also conceived as a do wonders for the sociopolitical and cultur- regimes and protocols (not only for interna - hails from specific regions of the country. Even social and cultural catalyst for the coun - al transformation of the country, which is tional NGOs and tourists but also for inves - they face issues while living in multicultural so- try, but that enthusiasm is apparently on plagued by a variety of extremist and con- tors) that one thinks multiple times before cieties. CPEC has brought thousands of Chi- the wane at the moment. servative tendencies. These tendencies are deciding to visit Pakistan. nese nationals to Pakistan. They are either – Courtesy Dawn not only damaging the social fabric, they have IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, Fabruary 08, 2021 Interfaith Briefs harmony imperative Biden From Page 01 We must spread the mes- wants early sage of compassion and em- solution of brace our diversity, based on our common humanity.” Kashmir Referring to the the World From Page 01 Interfaith Harmony Week Replying to a question, he resolution proclaimed by said that Pakistan-US rela- the United Ntions in 2010 tions are a historic matter which upholds that mutual and we have many oppor- understanding and inter-re- tunities to strengthen bi- ligious dialogue constitute lateral relations. Secretary important dimensions of Blinken told Foreign Minis- a culture of peace, she ter Shah Mahmood Qureshi said,”In its resolution, the that he hoped to strengthen General Assembly pointed ties, especially in the trade out that mutual understand- sector. Asked if the new Bid- ing and inter-religious dia- en administration would do logue constitute important the same like former Presi- dimensions of a culture dent Trump offered to medi- of peace and established ate on Kashmir, he said the World Interfaith Harmony Biden administration is very Week as a way to promote different from the Trump harmony between all people administration. Problems at regardless of their faith.” the global level are resolved “It recognises the imper- through dialogue and diplo- RAWALPINDI: Pakistani batsman Mohammad Rizwan celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fourth day of the ative need for dialogue macy and we believe that second Test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. – APP among different faiths and direct dialogue between Pa- religions to enhance mutu- kistan and India can lead to al understanding, harmony the resolution of the Kash- and cooperation among peo- mir dispute. In response to ple,” she added. “Pakistan another question, he said is a signatory of the Interna- Markram, Dussen put South tional Covenant on Civil and that looking at US foreign policy, “I do not think that Political Rights (ICCPR), a there is any such competi- multilateral treaty adopted tion between Pakistan and by UN General Assembly India. I am handling the Africa in dominant position which entered into force same file myself and I have here in 2010. The covenant been a diplomat in the For- Linde, who had a dislocated pinky finger on day one, took his fifth wicket of Sha- commits its parties to re- eign Office for 11 years and spect the civil and political I have never had any doubt heen Shah Afridi 4 in the 102nd over. This was his maiden five-for-64. Pakistan rights of individuals, includ- that Pakistan s relations ing the right to freedom with the United States are lead by 369 runs as they scored 298 runs in the second innings for all in 102 overs of religion. The ICCPR is different from the rest of also one of the conventions the world.” Replying to a achieved his maiden Test centu- a 53-run-patnership for the 8th innings for all in 102 overs. since the spinners (Nauman Ali that is referred to in the question on Pakistan’ s rela- DNA ry in the 96th over (95.2 ball) wicket. Nauman Ali went un - When South Africa came to bat and Yasir Shah) entered. The vis- GSP+ trade regime, which tions with the United States which was bowled by George lucky as he was just five runs they went well till 33 runs in the itors did well on and reached 100 the EU and Pakistan have and China, he said that the ISLAMABAD: Unbeaten Pakistani Linde. Pakistan was 129 for 6 short from his fifty (45) when second innings until Shaheen runs in the 25th over. signed and which entered impression that bilateral wicket-keeper batsman Moham- on day three and the first wicket he was downed by Kagiso Raba - Shah Afridi took the first wicket Pakistani bowlers seemed help- into force in 2014,” she relations between Pakistan mad Rizwan’s maiden Test knock on day four for the Green-shirts da in the 99th over. Rizwan and for Pakistan (Dean Elgar 17) in less as South Africa stood firm added. Androulla Kaminara and the United States would guided the Green-shirts to 298 was taken in the 57th over by Ke - Nauman Ali provided a 97 runs the 9th over. South Africa were on after the loss of the first wicket said the EU believed in the be viewed only from China runs in the second innings against shav Maharaj when Hasan Ali 5 partnership to the 9th wicket. 37 for one before the tea break. and accomplished 127 runs for 1 freedom of religion or be- s point of view was not cor- South Africa at Pindi Stadium, missed the ball which hit him on Linde, who had a dislocated Opener Aiden Markram took the at the end of day four. Markram lief – which was enshrined rect. Another of our priori- Rawalpindi on Sunday. the front pad and was given out. pinky finger on day one, took stand for the Proteas as he scored (59) and Rassie van der Dussen in Article 9 of the Europe- ties is peace and stability Pakistan scored 298 runs for Pakistan were on 217 for 8 before his fifth wicket of Shaheen Shah a fifty in 24th over on just 71 balls (48 runs) provided 94 runs part- an Convention on Human in Afghanistan and it is not all in the second innings in lunch but after return Yasir Shah Afridi 4 in the 102nd over. This including eight 4s and two 6s. He nership to the second wicket Rights and Article 18 of the possible to establish peace 102 overs. Rizwan’s unbeaten was on 23 runs, when he was was his maiden five-for-64. Pa- was 0 for 22 seeing off the new giving the visitors a good start Universal Declaration of and stability in Afghanistan knock (115 runs) came in 204 dismissed by Linde in the 74th kistan lead by 369 runs as they ball spell from Shaheen Shah Af- as they need 243 runs left (out Human Rights that ensured without Pakistan. balls including 15 fours. Rizwan over. Yasir and Rizwan provided scored 298 runs in the second ridi but has scored at a run a ball of 370) to chase for the last day. and protected the right of individuals to practise the religion or belief of their FM welcomes choice – and therefore their US transit systems seek light From N-Korea to dignity. resolution “Therefore, the EU is sup- UK, defector fights porting initiatives promot- in support of at end of pandemic tunnel ing interfaith dialogue,” she added. The ambassador said Kashmiris ty sees little recovery in the coming home or traveling by other means. for ‘voiceless’ interfaith dialogue was one DNA two years, projecting just one-third of The pandemic “has taken a huge toll a daily grind of “starvation, From Page 01 of the priority areas of the pre-pandemic usage. on the budgets of the transit agen- PTI was making sincere ef- DNA prison, torture”, she said. Strategic Engagement Plan forts to end menace of cor- WASHINGTON: It’s rush hour Tues- To adapt, WMATA proposed a cies,” said Paul Skoutelas, president Ordinary people were treat- (SEP) signed between the ruption. Everyone knew well day morning on the Washington Met- doomsday scenario of cutting rail of the American Public Transporta- LONDON: Jihyun Park ed “less than animals”. EU and Pakistan in 2019. that there was votes sale and ro. A rail car, which a year ago would service frequency to every 30 min- tion Association (APTA), noting that shares the civic concerns Thrown out of the camp Both the EU and Pakistan, purchase in Senate elections, have been packed with seated and utes, closing stations, limiting buses some systems have seen ridership col- of any other would-be town after she became ill, Park she added, had agreed to said Qureshi adding that standing commuters, has just four and laying off employees. For the lapse by as much as 90 percent. councilor in Britain, from lo- again journeyed across the work towards “enhancing PTI wanted to close all ways passengers. Ridership in the US cap- moment that plan is on hold. “Certainly the largest cities get the cal education to potholes in mountains into China and intercultural and inter-faith of votes sale and purchase. ital’s Metro system in December was The dire situation is echoed in biggest attention because of how the roads. But she is unique reclaimed her son, heading dialogue and understanding Qureshi hinted that both Pa- down 85.5 percent compared with transit systems across the United large their transit networks are and in one regard: no other can- on to Mongolia in 2005 with to promote tolerance and kistan People Party and Pa- a year earlier. And the Washington States, amid a pandemic which has the number of people they carry,” didate has fled North Korea. a group of other defectors, harmony, in particular mu- kistan Muslim League N had Metropolitan Area Transit Authori- kept many people working from Skoutelas said. promised of open ballot in Park is believed to be the including one who became tually beneficial exchange of Charter of Democracy. Now, first defector from the op- her husband for real. knowledge, people-to-peo- the both parties backed out pressive state to have run for Giving up on that attempt, ple contacts and education.” of their promise. PTI moved Himalayan office in any country, other for fear of her young son’s to parliament and trying to glacier breaks than South Korea, after flee- life, Park headed with the seek Opposition’s support for ing human trafficking in Chi- group to Beijing and lived in Ord. an amendment in law related to in India na and the brutal privations hiding until a Christian pas- open ballot for Senate elec- of a North Korean prison tor in 2007 directed her to attack on tions. PTI lacked two third camp. Thirteen years after the UN refugee agency. majority. Similarly, Pakistan Foreign Desk finding refuge in Britain, the She was eventually granted Constitution From Page 01 Tehreek Insaf also sought NEW DELHI: many as 150 52-year-old is standing for asylum in Britain with her opinion of Supreme Court. Opposition’s viewpoints on people were feared dead in Prime Minister Boris John- husband and son in January To another question about board before issuing the northern India after a Hima- son’s Conservative party in 2008 and was resettled in inflation, Qureshi observed council elections coming up ordinance. ‘Govt did not that different measures were layan glacier broke and swept Bury, part of the Greater away a hydroelectric dam on in May, pledging to speak Manchester conurbation in hold dialogue with Opposi- being taken to reduce infla- tion’ Adding to Rehman’s tion. About Senate, he stat- Sunday, with floods forcing for other “voiceless people”. northwest England. the evacuation of villages “The UK people welcomed The former schoolteacher criticism of the govern- ed that Senate was symbol ment, senior PPP leader of strong fedration. Some downstream. me to this land and I finally worked in a Korean restau- powers wanted to destablize A witness reported a wall found my freedom. I want to rant in Manchester, learning and former Senate chair- country through incidents of dust, rock and water as pay back,” she told AFP in English at an adult college, man Raza Rabbani claimed of terrorism. These powers an avalanche roared down an interview. Park first tried and became a human rights that the government “did also wanted to weaken coun- the Dhauli Ganga river val- to flee the world’s most re- activist, publicizing abuses not consult any political try’s economy. Senate is best ley located more than 500 clusive state in 1998, when in her homeland and help- parties or PPP parliamen- forum to discuss issues of km (310 miles) in the state it was in the grip of famine. ing other North Koreans to tarians before drafting national importance. He, how- of Uttarakhand, north of She and her younger brother settle in Britain. “Bury is my the amendment bill of the ever, reiterated that Senate New Delhi. “It came very trekked to China, where they motherland,” she said, liken- Senate elections”. “The was playing important role got separated, and she was ing her experience of learn- PTI-led government did in defeating such elements. fast, there was no time to alert anyone,” Sanjay Singh sold into a sham “marriage” ing English in the gritty mar- not hold any dialogue with When questioned about PDM with an alcoholic gambler. the Opposition regarding long march, Shah Mahmood Rana, who lives on the up- ket town to being reborn. per reaches of the river in After six years in China and She joined the Conserv- the amendment,” Rabbani Qureshi observed that long said, adding that the ordi- march was democratic right Raini village told Reporter having borne a son, Park atives in 2016. The Cen- of Opposition. The incum- by phone. “I felt that even was arrested by Chinese tre-right party’s policy on nance issued by the gov- bent government will not cre- we would be swept away.” police and sent back alone asylum-seekers is less wel- ernment in relation to the ate hindrince in way of long Om Prakash, chief secretary to North Korea, where she coming than others, but Senate election is based march, Qureshi maintained. of Uttarakhand, said 100 to was thrown into a detention Park sees no contradiction on “malicious intent.” He also suggested PDM not GILGIT: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Wendy Gilmour 150 people were feared dead camp for political criminals in running under its banner “The government is mak- to harm public or private visited Ghulkin Gojal Hunza. She is on her mission to Promote Winter but the actual number had and forced to do backbreak- after being selected to run as ing the Senate elections properties during the protest tourism and Winter sports in Gilgit Baltistan. – DNA not yet been confirmed. ing manual labor. Life was a ward councilor in Bury. controversial. The law al- demonstration. PDM should lows us to challenge this not take law into hand as it ordinance in court,” he would not be service to the so- said. “The cabinet is blind ciety. Qureshi stated that peo- and it seems it cannot read ple would not come to streets the Constitution.” on call of PDM. The masses Protests sweep Myanmar to oppose coup Responding to the PPP’s wished that PTI should com- plete its constitutional term. Massive crowds from all corners of Yangon gathered in townships and headed toward the Sule Pagoda at criticism, Special Assis- The government was trying tant to the Prime Min - its best to resolve problems the heart of the city, also a rallying point during the Buddhist monk-led 2007 protests and others in 1988 ister on Political Com- despite difficulties due to ners of Yangon gathered in the Sule Pagoda at the heart during the Buddhist monk- in 1988. They gestured with munication Shahbaz Gill COVID 19. PML N had ruled DNA townships and headed toward of the city, also a rallying point led 2007 protests and others the three-finger salute that said that for the past two Punjab for over 40 years. has become a symbol of pro - years, the PPP did not Similarly, Sindh province is YAGON: Tens of thousands of test against the coup. Drivers contribute to any legisla- being governed by PPP for people rallied across Myanmar honked their horns and passen - tion of national interest. last 12 years, he said adding on Sunday to denounce last gers held up photos of Nobel “It was Bibi (late Benazir that the both parties could not week’s coup and demand the re- Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi. Bhutto) who had stipulat- perform. PTI wanted to bring lease of elected leader Aung San “We don’t want a dictatorship ed the idea of open-ballot loyal and eligible persons in Suu Kyi, in the biggest protests for the next generation,” said voting for Senate elections Senate which could represent since the 2007 Saffron Revolu- 21-year-old Thaw Zin. “We will in the Charter of Democ- party effectively and also de- tion that helped lead to demo- not finish this revolution until fend and promote its ideology racy,” he said. “Why is cratic reforms. In a second day we make history. We will fight bringing an end to the , said Qureshi. Party board of widespread protests, crowds and Prime Minister Imran to the end.” ‘horse-trading’ tradition Khan will decide about candi- in the biggest city, Yangon, There was no comment from the causing the PPP so much dates. Foreign Minister Shah sported red shirts, red flags and junta in the capital Naypyitaw, pain?” President ratifies Mahmood Hussain Qureshi red balloons, the color of Suu more than 350 km (220 miles) Elections (Amendment) stated that India wished to Kyi’s National League for De- north of Yangon. Ordinance 2021 Presi- mocracy Party (NLD). become permanent member An internal note for U.N. staff dent Arif Alvi on Satur- “We don’t want military dicta- estimated that 1,000 people of Security Council. Qureshi day signed the Elections added that there was no ban torship! We want democracy!” joined a protest in Naypyidaw they chanted. On Sunday after- while there were 60,000 in Yan- (Amendment) Ordinance on wishes. He, however, add- 2021 to pave the way for ed that a good number coun- noon, the junta ended a day-long gon alone. Protests also were re- blockade of the internet that had ported in the second city of Man- Senate elections to be held tries were not agreeing with via an “open and identifi- India’s wish. About Ali Tareen further inflamed anger since the dalay and many towns across the as candidate in Senate Elec- coup last Monday that has halt- country of 53 million people. able ballot”. According to tions, Shah Mahmood Hus- ed the Southeast Asian nation’s The demonstrations have large- the Ordinance, changes sain Qureshi observed that he troubled transition to democracy ly been peaceful, unlike the have been brought to Sec- did not know about it. and drawn international outrage. bloody crackdowns seen in tions 81, 122 and 185 of Massive crowds from all cor- 1998 and 2007. the Elections Act, 2017. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, Fabruary 08, 2021 6.0-magnitude Briefs quake hits Yemen foreign minister welcomes southern Pope appoints Philippines first woman to MANILA: A strong earth- visit of European ambassadors quake hit the southern Phil- senior synod ippines on Sunday, though there were no immediate post We touched on the issue of the safer oil tanker and explained that the Houthi mi- reports of casualties or dam- age, the US Geological Sur- litia continues to recant from its commitment to allow the international technical vey and local officials said. DNA The 6.0-magnitude quake VATICAN CITY: Pope Fran- team to access the tanker so as to assess its condition, as they had agreed struck the town of Bansalan cis has broken with Catholic on Mindanao island at 12:22 oil tanker and explained pm (0422 GMT), the USGS tradition to appoint a wom- DNA that the Houthi militia an as an undersecretary of said in a bulletin. continues to recant from The quake was recorded at the synod of bishops, the YEMEN: MINISTER OF its commitment to allow first to hold the post with a depth of 15.6 kilometers FOREIGN AFFAIRS & the international technical (9.7 miles), it said, slightly voting rights in a body that EXPATRIATES, H.E. DR. team to access the tanker studies major questions of shallower than at first re- AHMED BINMUBARAK so as to assess its condi - ported by the agency. doctrine. Frenchwoman HAS welcomed the visit of tion, as they had agreed. It Nathalie Becquart is one of “It was strong, but things the Head of the European is another indication to the did not topple or fall off,” the two new undersecretar- Union delegation and the international community ies named Saturday to the Major Peter Glenn Ipong, ambassadors of Germany, of the importance of exert- the police chief of Bansalan, synod, where she has been Belgium, France, the Neth- ing maximum pressure on a consultant since 2019. told AFP by telephone from erlands, Ireland, Finland, the Houthi militia in deal- the epicenter. “With the nomination of Sweden, and the Deputy ing with their methods of Sister Nathalie Becquart Ipong and civil defense of- Ambassador of Norway manipulation and decep- ficials in the region report- and her possibility of par- accredited to Yemen. This tion used, which is also a ticipating in voting, a door ed strong shaking but said visit sends an important reason for protracting the there were no immediate has opened.” The synod is political message that ex- war and impeding in reach- led by bishops and cardinals reports of casualties or presses the support of the ing a political settlement damage. who have voting rights and European friends to the in Yemen, despite all the also comprises experts who The USGS in an earlier bul- Yemeni government in its concessions made by the letin put the epicenter two cannot vote, with the next efforts to normalize public government in all rounds gathering scheduled for au- the government’s cohesion and stead- effective way to resolve differences kilometers east of the neigh- life and to realize peace of negotiations undertaken with the boring town of Magsaysay tumn 2022. A special synod and to restore security and stability. fastness to undertake its responsibility and to defuse the conflict, and that the Houthi militia. We affirmed that the on the Amazon in 2019 saw to end the militia’s tampering with the constructive political atmosphere pre- before revising the location Today, we discussed a number of is - government is moving towards a com - to Bansalan. 35 female “auditors” invited sues, and wherein we made clear that security and stability of Yemen; and vailing in the interim capital Aden, will prehensive national reconciliation and to the assembly, but none to put an end to its criminal behavior positively reflect on the government’s The Philippines is regularly the cowardly terrorist bombing of the in a political partnership with the in - rocked by quakes due to its could vote. The Argentini- Houthi militia with ballistic missiles on and the never-ending violations on the performance and enable it to focus on ternational community, to establish an-born pope has signaled rights of the Yemeni people. improving public services as an urgent location on the Pacific “Ring Aden International Airport when the the necessary foundations to achieve a of Fire”, an arc of intense his wish to reform the synod new government Cabinet had arrived illuminated how the Riyadh Agree- priority. And we will continue to work real, lasting and comprehensive peace and have women and laypeo- ment was a significant historical event with our brothers in the Kingdom of seismic activity that stretch- at the airport was aimed at terminat - in Yemen, stressing peace is the only es from Japan through ple play a greater role in the ing the peace process and prolonging for renewing hope for a better future Saudi Arabia to complete the imple - way to solve the political crisis in Yem - church. He named Spaniard and affirming that the approach of di - mentation of the Riyadh Agreement. Southeast Asia and across the war. However, the attack failed to en and to address the catastrophic hu - the Pacific basin. The region Luis Marin de San Martin as achieve its goals, and it only increased alogue and reconciliation is the most We touched on the issue of the safer manitarian repercussions. the other under undersecre- around Bansalan, a town of tary in the synod of bishops. 60,000 people, was struck Becquart, 52, a member of by three deadly quakes over the France-based Xaviere Journalists say a two-week period in Octo- Sisters, has a master’s de- ber 2019, killing at least 10 Passage of Kashmir people. – APP gree in management from the prestigious HEC busi- Hungary drone law ness school in Paris and Ulema studied in Boston before stifles reporting resolution in NY hailed joining the order. – APP delegation of publication of drone foot- Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference Chairman Shabbir DNA age of property without the Egypt visits ‘Intercepted owner’s permission with up Ahmed Dar in a statement issued in Srinagar while hailing the BUDAPEST: When Hun- to one year in jail. Data Darbar armed drone garian journalist Gabi Horn “That makes it harder for resolution also congratulated Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran was called in by police last journalists to investigate LAHORE: A five-member launched by October about her inves- suspected misuse of pub- Khan for raising the Kashmir issue globally Ulema and Mushaikh del- tigative news site’s drone lic money and EU funds,” Prime Minister Imran have started Asad Majeed Khan for playing his egation of Jamia Azhar Yemen rebels’ footage of a business ty- Horn told AFP at Atlatszo’s DNA showing results,” he said. robust role in the passage of the Egypt, led by Sheikh ul RIYADH: Saudi Arabia in- coon’s estate, at first she office in Budapest. “The friends of Kashmir and Pa - resolution. He said that it was a Azhar Dr Ahmad Altayab, tercepted an armed drone thought a corruption probe The law adds to press ISLAMABAD: In Indian illegally kistan Consulate General have great achievement of Pakistan at visited mazar of Hazrat launched towards the king- had been opened. “It turned freedom and corrup- occupied Jammu and Kashmir, been successful in their tireless the diplomatic front and hoped Data Gunj Bakhash Ali dom by Yemen’s Huthis, out instead we had been re- tion concerns that have Hurriyat leaders and organiza - efforts to make American people that the country would continue Hajveri here on Sunday. state media said Sunday, a ported for suspected ‘illegal dogged hardline Prime tions have welcomed the adoption aware about the background of to raise its voice for Kashmiris’ They performed traditional day after the US moved to acquisition of data’,” said Minister Viktor Orban’s of aresolution on Kashmir by the the Kashmir dispute,” he said right to self-determination at all chador-laying ceremony on delist the rebels as a terror- Horn, 53, who works for the government since it came New York assembly in connection and added that the reaction international forums. the grave of the saint and ist group. The Saudi-led mil- Atlatszo.hu outlet. to power in 2010. with theKashmir Solidarity Day in shown by Indian consulate on The APHC-AJK leader hoped that offered dua. The delegation itary coalition “intercepted While that criminal case In 2019 the Reporters the United States. the resolution shows that India all the major powers of the world consisted of Dr Abdul Reh- and destroyed an armed was eventually dropped by without Borders watchdog Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Con - is under tremendous interna - would play their role in resolving man Hamad , Dr Muham- drone,” said spokesman prosecutors, it came as a described the degree of ference Chairman Shabbir Ahmed tional pressure on Kashmir. the Kashmir dispute. He said it mad Abdul Baseer Khizeeri, Turki al-Maliki in a state- new law was adopted that media control in Hungary Dar in a statement issued in Srina - APHC-AJK leader and Vice Chair - is the moral responsibility of the Dr Muhammad Alraskhala ment carried by the official Horn is convinced is aimed as “unprecedented in an gar while hailing the resolution man of Jammu and Kashmir Mass United Nations to raise its voice , Dr Ahmad Shible and Dr Saudi Press Agency. at hindering such investiga- EU country”. Corruption also congratulated Prime Minister Movement Abdul Majeed Mir in against the ongoing killings, tor- Khalid Abdul Nabi. “It was launched system- tions. The government says monitor Transparency In- of Pakistan Imran Khan for raising a statement in Islamabad while ture, sexual violence against wom - Later, the delegation, along atically and deliberately by the new regulation on aerial ternational meanwhile rele- the Kashmir issue globally. “The welcoming the resolution also en and indiscriminate arrests in with Punjab Minister for the terrorist Huthi militia to drones, in force since Janu- gated Hungary in its latest sincere and well-directed efforts by thanked Pakistani Ambassador Jammu and Kashmir. Auqaf Syed Saeedul Has- target civilians and civilian ary 1, protects privacy and annual index to joint bottom san Shah, visited different objects in the south of the sets safety standards. place in the EU alongside departments Data Darbar region.” The incident was But it also punishes the Romania and Bulgaria. complex. The minister not immediately claimed by ‘No talks until US lifts sanctions’ briefed them about the the Huthis. The US State steps taken for development Department on Friday said Senate to judge On January 4, Iran announced it has stepped up its uranium enrichment and security of the mazar it had formally notified Con- process to 20 percent purity, far above the 3.67 percent level permitted by by the Auqaf Department. gress of its intention to re- Trump over riot They also visited the Quran voke a terrorist designation the deal, but far below the amount required for an atomic bomb o Seerat Academy at Upper against the rebels, which WASHINGTON: One year been described as the most Mall and attended a meet- after his first impeachment, dangerous attack on Amer- According to Khamenei, ing there. Speaking on the had been announced at the DNA Iran has “a right to set end of the administration former president Donald ican democracy since the occasion, Chairman Azhari Trump finds himself the sub- 1860s Civil War. conditions for the con - Mission Dr Abdul Rehman of former president Donald TEHRAN: Iran’s su- ject of an unprecedented sec- It left members of Congress tinuation” of the deal Hamad said that the oppor- Trump. The delisting move preme leader Ayatollah ond trial beginning Tuesday -- who were ruthlessly tar- as it has upheld its end, tunity of six-month course came a day after US Presi- Ali Khamenei said Sun - in the Senate, whose mem- geted by the insurrection- unlike the US and the of Khateeb woluld be provid- dent Joe Biden announced day the US must “com - bers must determine wheth- ists -- so shaken, and the three European mem- ed to Ulema and Mashiakh. an end to US support for pletely lift” sanctions er he incited a deadly assault nation so enraged, that bers of the deal -- Brit - He said that steps would be Saudi-led offensive opera- first, followed by verifi - on the US Capitol. The 100 Democrats immediately be- ain, France and Germa - taken to establish Almoahid tions in Yemen. – APP cation by Tehran, before senators will also step into gan the process of impeach- ny -- who have “violated ul Azhari in Lahore. Later, the Islamic republic re - controversial, uncharted ter- ing Trump just two weeks all their commitments”. the minister presented spe- turns to its nuclear deal Batik dye ritory when they sit in judg- from the end of his term. “No one in the Islamic cial gifts to the guests. ment of a president who is On January 13 the House commitments. republic cares for the causes blood- no longer in office, a deeply of Representatives indict- “If they want Iran to re - nonsense claimed by turn to its commitments Fears for red flood in damaged political figure who ed him for “incitement those not entitled to an - remains a potent force in his of insurrection,” forever ... America must com - ald Trump’s decision to its uranium enrichment ything,” he said. future of Indonesia party even without the power branding Trump a twice-im- pletely lift sanctions, withdraw from it in 2018 process to 20 percent Khamenei insisted that of the White House. peached president. No oth- and not just in words and reimpose sanctions purity, far above the 3.67 the condition set by Teh - Romania’s PEKALONGAN: An Indone- At the heart of the coming er commander-in-chief has or on paper,” Khame - on Tehran. Tehran a year percent level permitted ran for the US is Iran’s sian village was inundated week’s high-stakes proceed- been so disgraced. nei said in a televised later suspended its com- by the deal, but far below “definite policy”. master violin by crimson-colored water af- ings is the January 6 me- Yet no US president has speech to air force com - pliance with most key the amount required for Iran “will not turn back ter flooding hit a fabric dye- lee, when several hundred ever been convicted in a manders. nuclear commitments to an atomic bomb. from” it, he said. On Mon - makers ing Centre in central Java, “They must be lifted in pro-Trump rioters stormed court of impeachment, and the deal. The new admin - And it may restrict by day, Iranian Foreign Min- REGHIN: Surrounded by vi- sparking a social media action, and then we will Congress, fought police and the odds are that such a re- istration of US President February 21 nuclear ister Mohammed Javad olins hung from the ceiling frenzy. Residents of Jeng- verify and see if they sought to stop the ceremo- cord will stand. Joe Biden has expressed inspections if US sanc - Zarif asked the European and lined up on shelves, Va- got, near the town of Peka- have been properly lift - nial certification of Joe Bid- One of the main goals of willingness to return to tions are not lifted or Union to coordinate a syn- sile Gliga looks proudly on longan, were seen wading ed, and then return,” en’s election victory. Democrats driving the tri- the deal, but insisted other key parties to the chronized return of both the fruits of his labors. through blood-red water on he added. The 2015 The uprising, which some al would be to ban Trump that Tehran first resume deal do not help Tehran Washington and Tehran From his factory in the cen- Saturday and many shared landmark deal has been Democratic lawmakers say from holding federal office full compliance. bypass them, according into a nuclear deal, after tral Romanian city of Regh- images of the rare phe- hanging by a thread was an attempted coup by in the future, were they able On January 4, Iran an- to a law passed by the a diplomatic standoff on in, Gliga has been one of the nomenon online. Officials domestic terrorists, has to win a conviction. – APP since US President Don - nounced it has stepped up parliament in December. who will act first. later confirmed the unique city’s world-famous instru- colour came from harmless ment makers for more than fabric dye used by several 30 years. His business is batik factories in the area. one of the city’s large-scale Pekalongan itself is well producers in a city that also known for its batik textiles hosts master craftsmen Incentives for industry bearing fruits turning out just a handful of industry, with many cot- tage industries flourishing Former Vice Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association Kashif Zia said the govern- instruments a year. across the town. The secret to his success, “They did not dump the ment has successfully resolved the liquidity problems of exporters by speedy payment of rebate and refund claims he says, is simple: “Putting dye on purpose, but several down because of ill-conceived poli- while State Bank of Pakistan intro- well as global meltdown.” “The ergy to five major export sectors a little of your soul into it.” home industries were flood- DNA cies while those functioning had to duced out of box solution to extend government offered liberal policies fixing the electricity and gas prices Gliga turned out his first ed and the dye packages reduce their capacity up to 40%. financial support to the needy units. for import of machinery under Long at affordable rates, he said. “It has two violins in a box room were carried away by the ISLAMABAD: In the modern The worst hit sector was the power The colonization industrial city Term Financing Scheme. Under restored confidence of industrialists in his flat in 1988 when water”, local disaster agen- world, industry in any country pro- loom where most of owners had to M-3 has been geared up while Alla- this scheme, various industrialists and would help us to cross the tar- was 29. Last year however cy official Dimas Arga Yud- vides a foundation for economic dispose of their machinery at throw- ma Iqbal Export Processing Zone are currently importing 30000 to get of textile export by 2025.” his business sold 50,000 ha told AFP Sunday, adding growth and well-being of people. away prices. However, the present is also nearing completion. The 35000 high speed air jet looms that Former Vice Chairman Pakistan instruments -- from violins that the batik dye was not The states and the government government focused on industrial industrial units and SME sector would industry shift to digital ma- Hosiery Manufacturers and Ex- to double basses -- only two toxic or dangerous. always desire vibrant industry to sector’s revival and formulated vi- has 30% more orders than their chinery,” he said and mentioned to porters Association Kashif Zia percent of them going to Ro- Local officials deployed avoid recessions and stand firm able and business friendly policies. installed capacity. It has forced a few days back inauguration of dig- said the government has success- manian customers. pumps to drain the flooded even during odd times. For, this Economic situationworld over due them to expand their units and set ital high-end unit. “This trend will fully resolved the liquidity prob- Romania is the EU coun- area it was cleared in less goal they put in all out efforts that try that exports the most than an hour. Floods are to Covid also provided local manu- up new units to fulfill the foreign help create maximum job opportu- lems of exporters by speedy pay- not only boost their exports but facturers in Pakistan tograb export commitments. It is expected that nities and it is expected that during ment of rebate and refund claims. violins outside the bloc, ac- very common across the also save from unnecessarily bor- cording to Eurostat’s 2018 Indonesian archipelago, opportunities.The industrial units at least 4000 new air jet power next two to three years around 10 “The government has maintained rowing. But slumps, corruption, started their operation with the full looms will be added in the system million jobs could be offered in Fais- strategic balance in giving much figures.But like many in his especially during the rainy trade, Gliga worries he may season. In January at least nepotism and ad-hocism often installed capacity because of hefty which will definitely give a quan- alabad alone,” he claimed. Orders needed confidence to exporters as jeopardize this growth and this export orders ensuring massive tum jump to the national exports. have been issued for speedy colo- well as payment of their claims.” be one of a dying breed. 21 people died and more For Romania’s renowned than 60,000 were evacuat- happens very often in the develop- job opportunities. The government President Faisalabad Chamber nization of existing and new export He said, earlier a major chuck of ex- ed after a series of major ing states where the ruling elites very wisely handled the situation of Commerce and Industry Engi- processing zones under Faisalabad porters’ finances was stuck up due luthiers -- the craftsmen floods hit South Kaliman- ruin national infrastructure for during the pandemic. neer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed said it Industrial Estate Development and to non-payment of refund claims. who specialize in making tan. Others however, have their personal gains. It not only secured the jobs of work- is very encouraging that Pakistan Management Company (FIEDMC). As, now the process of payments stringed instruments -- face simply emigrated, adding to Pakistan also experienced this ers but also accelerated the pace of has achieved historic increase in “We appreciate the serious efforts starts, it would definitely energized a twin challenge: cheaper the worries about how long dilemma when during previous industrial development. export during October (US$ Two of the government in simplification the industry. “Moreover, the pro- competition from abroad Reghin’s violin-making tra- regimes the industrial sector was The government focused on export billion) to December (US$ 2.357 of procedures, FDI and ease of do- posed 5-year textile policy will help and finding the next gener- dition will last. – APP badly affected to poor policies. oriented industry and maximum fa- billion). “The increase was un- ing business.” The Government exporters to double their exports if ation of craftsman to carry Many industrial units were closed cilities were provided to these units expected due to the domestic as has also assured uninterrupted en- the policies continued unhindered.” on their tradition. IslamabadMONDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Pakistan’s Briefs dossier an 2nd tranche Pakistan a reliable partner, eye opener: of Chinese Dr Moeed vaccine says Indonesian ambassador DNA on way Front Page 01 ISLAMABAD: Special As- sistant to the Prime Min- ister (SAPM) on National Shujaat Hamza ALKING about the cultur- al relations Ambassador Security Dr Moeed Yusuf ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is T Adam Tugion said he I has said that the EU Dis - likely to get the second believed that culture has the pow- infoLab report and Paki- batch of a Chinese-made er to reduce the distance and to stan’s dossier highlighting Covid-19 vaccine, Sinop- unite the people with different the Indian state-spon- harm, within next 24 hours. background, region and tradi- sored terrorism on its Sources said China will pro- tions. Happily, the Indonesia-Pa- soil were eye opening ev - vide another half a million kistan friendship has a strong idence for the world. doses of the vaccine. They foundation of shared values and India had failed to crush the said all measures to procure similarities in culture. It is true Kashmiris’ freedom strug- a Russian vaccine, Sput- that the similarities are primari- gle post revocation of the nik-IV, have also been final- ly based on the Islamic faith and special status of Indian Ille- ised. The sources within the traditions, but the relationship gally Occupied Jammu and health ministry said the gov- go even deeper in the history of Kashmir (IIOJK). ernment green-lighted pro- our two nations as both remained Its illegal actions had rather curement of the Russian jab part of the great Buddhist and increased hatred among all for a limited period. Moreo- Hindu civilizations and later their cation is one of the areas that offer and doctoral level partially funded ISLAMABAD: Editor Islamabad POST, Ansar Mahmood the Kashmiris and dragged ver, the country is likely to population gradually converted some great potential for the bilat- scholarships offered by some In- Bhatti and Ambassador of Indonesia Adam Tugio. – DNA it into a quagmire, the get doses of AstraZeneca to Islam. It is important there- eral cooperation to benefit from donesian universities have also re- many opportunities. arrival in Indonesia from Pakistan SAPM said in an exclusive vaccine from COVAX by the fore, that we constantly nurture and bring the people of the two ceived encouraging response from These days, tourism is one of the has remained very low with only interview with APP on the end of this month. these cultural bonds which are countries even closer. the Pakistani students.Therefore, fastest growing industries in the 14,000 tourists from Pakistan. Kashmir Solidarity Day. A countrywide Covid vac- greatly valued by our peoples. In recent years, academic coopera- in view of the Pakistani student’s world. In addition to the oppor- Pakistan on the other hand is an “The problem is that the cination drive started The promotion of cultural ties is tion has seen some significant im- interest, there is opportunity for the tunities for recreation, tourism absolutely stunning country bless- next logical action to be tak- Wednesday last. 0.5 million an important part of our efforts provement as number of MoU’s on universities of the two countries to industry has emerged as a big ed with famous mountain peaks, en by the world should be doses of the Sinopharm vac- to strengthen the people-to-peo- academic cooperation between 10 capitalize and lay foundation for a source to generate employment beautiful green valleys, Mughal based on moral, ethical and cine gifted by China is be- ple contact to further foster the Indonesian universities with equal solid academic cooperation. opportunities, grow service sector architecture, Ghandara art and legal grounds to hold India ing used in the first phase. bonds of friendship. number of university partners in Another attractive area of coop- and help earn foreign exchange. civilization, religious tourism sites accountable and punish the Sindh has been provided Pakistan and Indonesia are also Pakistan had been signed and more eration with big potential is tour- Hence, tourism spurs the overall and deserts filled with remnants of perpetrators within India 84,000 doses of the vaccine, desirous to increase cooperation were under process or consideration. ism. It is generally about leisure economic growth worldwide. ancient civilization. Both the coun- involved in violence and Punjab 70,000, KP 65,000, in the fields of education, science Following the success of the Indo- and pleasure but it also promotes Despite very cordial and brotherly tries can share experiences to de- human rights abuses along and Balochistan 10,300 dos- & technology. To foster cultural nesian government scholarships of cultural exchange and provides ties and having the great existing velop infrastructure and hospitality with demographic changes es. On Monday, a special & academic linkages, the Em- KNB and Dharmasiswa in Pakistan, opportunity to people of various tourism potential that our two industry to facilitate tourism. and genocidal acts being Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bassy continues to engage the there has been growing interest cultures to meet and understand countries offer, it is important to – (Full text of the interview perpetrated in IIOJK is not plane carrying the first Pakistani educational and cultural among the Pakistani students to each other. It also brings people find why the two-way tourists’ traf- shall be published in considered.” batch of COVID-19 vaccine institutions, students and other pursue higher education programs of the similar taste and profession fic is almost limited. Recent statis- the March issue of Dr Moeed said India had reached Islamabad. segments of the civil society. Edu- in Indonesia. More recently, master together and opens up windows of tics of 2019 suggests that tourist CENTRELINE magazine) should be held accountable for illegal occupation of the Jammu and Kashmir and Khatam-i- penalised for massacre, mass rapes and maiming of Nabuwwat to Italian envoy all praise for UN recognizes innocent Kashmiri youth, women and children. The be protected SAPM said February 5 at all costs threat to Pak this year was different for GB’s agriculture, livestock two reasons. Firstly the NEW YORK: A new United Nations report has acknowl- LAHORE: Punjab Minister He said that this would help business edged the action taken by Pakistani government against Kashmiri people had been for Prisons Fayyaz-ul-Hasan DNA communities from both the countries to individuals engaged in terrorist activities, and goes on under military siege for Chohan has said that Paki- enhance mutual interaction for explor- to say that terror group Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) another full year since last stan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Italy to ing new avenues of mutual businesses was responsible for over 100 ‘cross-border’ attacks within February 5 amid communi- government, under the lead- Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese on Sun- and investment to increase the bilateral three months last year. On its part, Pakistan has consist- cation blockade and a dom- ership of Prime Minister day said Gilgit Baltistan has huge po- trade between both sides. The Ambas- ently highlighted the terrorism threat from the TTP. icile law aimed at diluting Imran Khan, was custodian tential in agriculture and livestock and sador said that Chief Minister, Gilgit In its 27th report to the United Nations Security Coun- the demography and their of Khatam-i-Nabuwwat. transfer of technology would be must Baltistan Khalid Khurshid is also ready cil, under the United Nations (UN) monitoring team that culture. It was unbearable He said was addressing ‘Haq to promote the value addition in these to enhance cooperation in different po- tracks Al Qaeda, Islamic State and other extremist groups for any Pakistani. Chaar Yaar’ conference here sectors. Gilgit Baltistan is potential tential sectors for trade and investment. points to the arrests in Pakistan of “individuals engaging on Sunday. He said that no region for promoting the agriculture, He was of the view that Italy can ex- in terrorism financing and the freezing of the assets of Sindh: Over one could dare abolish laws live stock, horticulture and tourism tend its cooperation to equip and train designated individuals and entities”. Diplomats noted related to Khatam-i-Nabuw- and Italian government can cooperate the local youth with modern skills and that the UN acknowledgment of Pakistan actions comes 7000 health wat and Namoos-e-Risalat. to enrich the true potential of these Italian market. Andreas Ferrarese un- technology to enhance their contri- at a time when India continues to blame Pakistan for inac- Prime Minister Imran Khan sectors, Ambassador, Andreas Ferra- derlined the importance of promoting bution in the local economy. Andreas tion against the designated groups. workers was the only leader who rese said this in follow-up meeting to cultural connectivity with Pakistan and Ferrarese said that “We are living in Reporting on the activities of the Tehrik-e Taliban Paki- highlighted Namoos-e-Ris- Chairman Pakistan Federation Cham- regional cultures to promote bilateral the era of economic diplomacy and stan (TTP), the UN report saw the ‘reunification of splin- vaccinated alat in United Nations and ber of Commerce and industry (FPC- trade. The Ambassador said that dairy economic trade relations are the assur- ter groups (of TTP) that took place in Afghanistan’. The at other international plat- CI) Capital Office, Qurban Ali here. and Agriculture and livestock, cherries ance for peace, harmony and stability report records that ‘five entities pledged alliance to TTP Athar Sufi forms, he added. The Ambassador said currently Italy and cherries products, processed food between the countries.” He said that in July and August (2020), including the Shehryar Mehsud Chohan said that the gov- was providing technical assistance in and the construction sector were the both sides want to achieve their eco- group, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, Hizb-ul-Ahrar, the Amjad Farooqi KARACHI: Sindh has ad- ernance system of Riya- Agriculture and horticulture upgrada- areas where Italy could extend its co- nomic and trade integration through group and the Usman Saifullah group (formerly known as ministered corona vaccine sat-e-Madina as well as tion through modern machinery, value operation with Pakistan. the cooperation and exchange of cul- Lashkar-e- Jhangvi)’. The report cautions that the merger to overall 7000 frontline Khulfa-e-Rashideen was addition in agriculture, livestock and He also agreed to provide ease for the ture and art to cement bilateral rela- of TTP has enhanced the threat of terrorism to Pakistan workers so far as inocula- based on welfare and well- tourism sectors in the region, said a family VISAs to Pakistani businessmen tions. The Ambassador said that green and the region, as it has ‘increased the strength of TTP tion drive continues across being of people. news release. He said Pakistan was and traders to further promote business economy, transfer of technology for in- and resulted in a sharp increase in attacks’. the province. The minister said that the working to expand it to Agricultural to business ties between Pakistan and It- dustrial sector including livestock and In this regard, the UN reported ‘TTP was responsible for According to the health de- PM established shelter items including dairy and livestock, aly. “Simplification of the VISA process agro industry, education and health more than 100 cross-border attacks between July and Oc- partment figures, during homes (Panagahs) and ‘Lan- olives and olive products, plastics, pro- and procedure is the top priority of the are major areas of focus to extend the tober 2020’. The report said that, based on estimates, the the vaccination drive for gar Khanas’ (free food cen- cessed food and construction sector in Italian embassy in Islamabad” he said. bilateral cooperation with Pakistan. TTP’s fighting strength ranges between 2,500 and 6,000. the frontline health work- tres) following the system of Last year, Pakistan handed over a dossier to UN Sec - ers, 912 anti-viral vaccine Riyasat-e-Madina and Khulfa- retary General Antonio Guterres on the Indian spon - shots administered at Ka- e-Rashideen, adding that it Russian sorship of TTP and JuA. Both terrorist groups have rachi’s Khaliq Dina Hall was a dream of Imran Khan Maryam Nawaz’s been designated by the 1267 Sanctions Committee vaccination center, 329 that no one sleeps hungry vaccine of the Security Council. – DNA health workers received and shelterless in the coun- jabs at Jinnah Hospital. try. For the sake of political approved 727 vaccine shots at Dow point scoring, the opposition eldest daughter injured ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has FM Qureshi talks to his University, 1608 vaccine was leveling baseless alle- LAHORE: Mehrunnisa, the eldest daughter ger now,” she said in a statement. granted approval to Rus- shots at Qatar Hospital gations against the govern- of PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz After hearing news of accident Maryam sian vaccine for Covid-19, Iceland counterpart Orangi, 743 vaccine jabs ment regarding acceptance got injured in an accident and is Nawaz has cancelled her trip to for emergency use, quoting at Sindh Government Hos- of Israel, he added. – APP recovering in Intensive Care Hyderabad. She appealed for sources. The DRAP has ap- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iceland Mr. Gudlau- pital, New Karachi, while Unit (ICU). According to prayers for speedy recov- proved Sputnik V vaccine gur Thór Thórdarson spoke with Foreign Minister Shah 431 frontline workers were PML-N spokesperson Mar- ery of Mehrunnisa. In a for emergency use, sources Mahmood Qureshi on telephone on Sunday regarding the vaccinated at Liaquatabad Infrastructure yam Aurangzeb, Maryam statement, she said that said. The registration board missing Icelandic mountaineer John Snorri. Hospital in Karachi. under CPEC Nawaz’s eldest daughter the PML-N vice pres- of DRAP has granted per- Foreign Minister Qureshi apprised Foreign Minister Thórd- Moreover, 258 anti-viral was rushed to a hospi- ident has cancelled mission of use under section arson of the specific steps taken by the Pakistani authorities vaccine shots were admin- will transform tal in Lahore with se- her Hyderabad depar- VII of the Drug Act 1976, to search and rescue the missing mountaineers. He reas- istered to health workers at vere head injuries where ture to participate in according to sources. The sured that Pakistan will spare no effort and will extend all the Children Hospital, New model surgery was performed. the Pakistan Democratic Russian made vaccine has possible support in this regard. Karachi, 743 workers vac- “Mehrunnisa is currently in Movement (PDM) public been third Covid vaccine Foreign Minister Thórdarson appreciated ongoing search cinated at Sindh Govt. Hos- DNA the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), gathering scheduled on Feb- approved by the regulatory and rescue operation for John Snorri and other members of pital, Korangi, 881 health but thank God she is out of dan- ruary 9. – DNA authority for emergency use the team by Pakistani authorities and thanked for the assis- workers were administered BEIJING: Infrastructure in Pakistan. – APP tance being extended. – DNA Covid vaccine in Malir. construction under CPEC will emerge as a model, according to China Inter- national Contractors Asso- ciation (CHINCA). Gwadar ICC has territorial jurisdiction over territory of Palestine Pro reported on Sunday, that CHINCA summarized Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut appended a partly separate opinion on the reasons the development of Chinese international projects in BRI for which article 19(3) of the Statute is applicable in the present situation countries in 2020 last week. international community. By followed the correct and ordinary pro- 1967, namely Gaza and the West Bank, Fang Qiuchen, the Chairman DNA ruling on the territorial scope cedure and that the Chamber has no including East Jerusalem. of CHINCA, remarked that of its jurisdiction, the Cham- authority to challenge and review In addition, the Chamber found, by infrastructure construction RAMALLA: The Pre-Trial Chamber ber is neither adjudicating a the outcome of the accession majority, that the arguments regarding under BRI and CPEC will I of the International Criminal Court border dispute under interna- procedure conducted by the the Oslo Agreements, and its clauses transform and upgrade their (“ICC” or “Court”) decided, by major- tional law nor prejudging the Assembly of States Parties. limiting the scope of Palestinian juris- model in several respects. ity, that the Court’s territorial juris- question of any future borders. Palestine has thus agreed to diction, are not pertinent to the reso- The summary says in 1979, diction in the Situation in Palestine, a The Chamber’s ruling is for subject itself to the terms of lution of the issue of the Court’s ter- the annual value of China’s State party to the ICC Rome Statute, the sole purpose of defining the ICC Rome Statute and ritorial jurisdiction in Palestine. Such overseas contracts was only extends to the territories occupied by the Court’s territorial jurisdic- has the right to be treated as matters and other further questions $34 million, and in 2020, Israel since 1967, namely Gaza and the tion. any other State Party for the on jurisdiction may be examined when the number exceeded $250 West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Pre-Trial Chamber I exam- matters related to the imple- and if the Prosecutor submits an appli- billion, an increase of nearly On 20 December 2019, the ICC Pros- ined the Prosecutor’s request mentation of the Statute. cation for the issuance of a warrant of 8,000 times in the past 40 ecutor announced the conclusion of as well as the submissions of Pre-Trial Chamber I noted arrest or summons to appear. years. Fang said, Asia, the the preliminary examination of the other States, organisations that, among similarly word- Judge Marc Perrin de Brichambaut ap- largest benefited destination Situation in Palestine. The Prosecutor and scholars who participated ed resolutions, the General pended a partly separate opinion on area of China’s infrastruc- determined that all the statutory cri- as amicus curiae and groups of Assembly of the United Na- the reasons for which article 19(3) of ture assistance, has account- teria under the Rome Statute for the victims. The Chamber held that, tions in Resolution 67/19 the Statute is applicable in the present ed for more than 50% of the opening of an investigation have been in accordance with the ordinary “[reaffirmed] the right situation. Judge Péter Kovács, Presid- newly signed and completed met. A decision on opening the inves- meaning given to its terms in their of the Palestinian people ing Judge, appended a partly dissent- contracts globally in 2020. tigation in this situation is in the remit context and in the light of the object to self-determination and ing opinion, in which he disagrees on Among them, Pakistan, of the ICC Prosecutor. On 22 January and purpose of the Statute, the ref - to independence in their the fact that Palestine qualifies as ‘[t] Bangladesh, and Saudi 2020, the Prosecutor seized the Cham- erence to ‘[t]he State on the territo - State of Palestine on the he State on the territory of which the Arabia are key host coun- ber under article 19(3) of the Rome ry of which the conduct in question Palestinian territory occupied conduct in question occurred’ for the tries. In recent years, Chi- Statute, requesting a ruling only on occurred’ in article 12(2)(a) of the since 1967”. On this basis, the purposes of article 12(2)(a) of the Stat- nese projects in Pakistan the scope of the Court’s territorial ju- Statute must be interpreted as a majority, composed of Judge ute, and that the Court’s territorial ju- have focused on energy, risdiction in the Situation in the State reference to a State Party to the Reine Adélad’de Sophie Alapi- risdiction in the Situation in Palestine housing and roads. From of Palestine. Rome Statute. ni-Gansou and Judge Marc Perrin extends – in a quasi-automatic manner 2020, the construction of In today’s decision, Pre-Trial Chamber The Chamber found that, re- de Brichambaut, found that the and without any restrictions – to the rail transit, such as high- I recalled that the ICC is not constitu - gardless of its status under Court’s territorial jurisdiction in territories occupied by Israel since speed rail and subway, will tionally competent to determine mat- general international law, Pal- the Situation in Palestine extends to 1967, namely Gaza and the West Bank, also rise under CPEC. ters of statehood that would bind the estine’s accession to the Statute the territories occupied by Israel since including East Jerusalem. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]