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IslamabadFriday, September 18, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Jordan-Pakistan ties USAID provides Pakistan, Iraq vow poised for quantum fortified food to to give pilgrims leap, says ambassador malnourished kids the best facilities Briefs Taliban kill Pakistan to exit FATF grey list 32 Afghan DNA ISLAMA- BAD: Minis- soldiers ter for Infor- mation and DNA / News Desk Afghan govt Broadcasting Senator Shib- KABUL: At least 32 Afghan security force blames Taliban li Faraz has expressed the members were killed and 25 others were KABUL: Afghanistan’s acting Defence confidence that Pakistan will wounded in Taliban attacks in several parts Minister Asadullah Khalid blamed the Tal- come out of FATF grey list. of the country in the past 24 hours, local iban for the fighting. In a tweet on Thursday, he officials said on Thursday. “There have been no attacks from our said those who are dreaming In eastern Nangarhar province, at least 20 side... The enemies continue to attack to push Pakistan in the black- Afghan security forces, including public and spill the blood of Afghans,” he said at list will not succeed in their uprising forces, were killed and 15 were a ceremony where US forces handed over nefarious designs. wounded in Taliban attacks said Attaullah four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Af- Shibli Faraz said the legis- Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial ghan military. Peace talks commenced on ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz in a lation has been done in the governor. The Taliban attacked securi- Saturday after months of delay over a con- meeting with Ambassador of Qatar, Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Al-Thani. – DNA national interest under the ty checkpoints and clashed with security tentious prisoner swap between the two leadership of Prime Minis- forces, said Khogyani, adding: “Around 29 sides. The negotiations are a result of a ter Imran Khan to thwart Taliban, including a local commander, were deal between the Taliban and Washington Yao Jing the sordid designs of the killed and 25 others were wounded.” signed in February, which also paved the lauds enemies. He said the op- In western Herat province, At least six secu- way for withdrawing of all foreign forces Qureshi lauds position parties have once rity force members were killed in a Taliban by May next year. – DNA Pak virus again resorted to negative car bomb at a security checkpoint in Her- posture contrary to the na- at’s Shindand district on Wednesday night, attack “was pushed back.” In the western strategy tional interests. local officials said. Other sources said that province of Badghis, at least three securi- EU support more than 10 security force members were ty forces were killed and eight others were killed in the blast and several others were wounded after the Taliban attacked a secu- Ambassador of the European Union Androullah Constitution wounded. Syed Wahid Qatali, the provin- rity checkpoint in Qadis district, said Mo- cial governor, said that “at least 53 Taliban hammad Haidari Sharifi, district governor. Kaminara acknowledged the positive role undermined were killed” in the attack on the security In southern Uruzgan province, three public played by Pakistan in the peace process to pass bills checkpoint in the district and the Taliban uprising forces were killed. Naveed Miraj Pakistan renews call DNA Abid Raza ISLAMABAD: Foreign ISLAMA- US provides fortified food Minister Makhdoom for Palestine state BAD: PPP ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Shah Mahmood Qureshi self determination is Chairman of People’s Republic of Chi- received Ambassador of Abid Raza inalienable and we re- Bilawal Bhu- to malnourished kids na Yao Jing made a farewell the European Union Ms. new call for establish- tto Zardari overall economic growth.” call on the Adviser to Prime AndroullaKaminara at the ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ment of independent on Thursday Shujaat Hamza This collaboration also Minister on Finance and Ministry of Foreign Af- on Thursday stressed State of Palestine on said the Constitution and helps support Pakistan’s Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez fairs, yesterday. The For- resolving the dispute basis of internationally the Parliament were “under- ISLAMABAD: The gov- national nutrition policy Shaikh in Islamabad on eign Minister lauded the of Palestine with estab- agreed parameters with mined to forcibly pass” bills ernment of Pakistan and framework and increases Thursday. The Adviser ap- European Union’s support lishment of a two States Al-Quds Al-Sharif as crucial to the requirements the United States Govern- the capacity of the health preciated the commitment for Pakistan to counter as per resolutions of capital," Foreign Min- laid out by the Financial Ac- ment, through the United system and civil society to with which Mr. Jing worked the coronavirus crisis. the United Nations. ister Shah Mehmood tion Task Force (FATF) for States Agency for Interna- ensure treatment of more for the progress of the Pak- Continued on Page 04 "Palestinian's right to Qureshi tweeted. Pakistan to exit its “grey list”. tional Development (US- than 24,500 children suf- China relationship. Addressing an All Parties AID), are delivering 340 fering from severe acute He also acknowledged the Conference arranged by the metric tons of vitamin and malnutrition. contributions of Ambassador Pakistan Bar Council, Bilawal mineral-enriched food for The fortified food project Jing and China’s leadership questioned how long the Par- Pakistani children who ernment of Pakistan’s ef- is being implemented by for Pakistan and expressed PM Imran greets Suga liament can be accepted as a are suffering from severe forts to include improved UNICEF in partnership hope that his predecessor mere “rubber stamp” one. acute malnutrition. nutrition at the core of its with the Government of will work on the same lines. The premier felicitated his Japanese counterpart Bilawal lamented that Na- According to the National development agenda,” said Pakistan’s nutrition and Ambassador Jing thanked and said: “I look forward to working with him” tional Assembly speaker Nutrition Survey jointly USAID/Pakistan Mission health departments and the Adviser for his support Asad Qaiser “did not re- published by the Govern- Director Julie Koenen. civil society organiza- and expressed desire to On Wednesday, Japan's par- count votes” during the ment of Pakistan and the “We are proud to con - tions. further strengthen the two DNA liament had elected Yoshi- legislative process, despite United Nations Children’s tribute to maintaining As part of its long-stand - country’s relationship. hide Suga as the country’s repeated calls from the op- Fund (UNICEF) in 2018, the availably of nutritious ing partnership with Pa- He said that CPEC is a pro- ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- new prime minister with a position parties to do so. more than 40 percent of food to Pakistani children kistan, the United States ject that is an inspiration for ister Imran Khan on Thurs- massive support. Pakistani children under in need despite the op- Government is commit- the rest of the world. The day congratulated Japan’s Suga, 71, won an easy vic- the age of five suffer long- erational challenges of ted to improving food Ambassador also appreciat- newly-elected Prime Minis- tory, taking 314 votes of India behind term health problems the COVID-19 pandemic. and nutrition security for ed the strategy adopted by ter Yoshida Suga who has counterpart and said: 462 valid ballots cast in the sectarian because of severe malnu- Good nutrition is key to Pakistanis. Since 2009, the government of Pakistan succeeded Shinzo Abe after “I look forward to work- lower house of parliament, trition. Most of these mal- the health and develop- USAID has contributed during the Covid-19 crisis he had stepped down citing ing with him for further where his ruling Liberal violence nourished children live in ment of young Pakistanis, more than $800 million and said that the rest of the health issues. strengthening Pakistan-Ja- Democratic Party holds a Pakistan’s rural areas. and a healthy population to Pakistan’s food and nu - world could follow and learn In a tweet, the premier pan friendship and our in- RAWALPIN- commanding majority with “We commend the Gov- is critical to Pakistan’s trition efforts. from Pakistan’s experience. felicitated his Japanese creasing cooperation.” DI: Federal its coalition partner. Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rash- eed Ahmed on Thursday said that India wanted to Jordan-Pakistan ties poised for quantum leap spread sectarian violence in Both countries have been cooperating with each other on issues of Terrorism: Ambassador Almadani Pakistan to achieve its ne- farious designs. He informed that the law EXCLUSIVE enforcement agencies had arrested some terrorists, Ansar Mahmood Bhatti allegedly planning to target Shia-Sunni Ullema’s in twin ISLAMABAD: Ibrahim Almadani, Am- cities to fuel the sectarian bassador of Jordan has said both Jordan violence. and Pakistan enjoy brotherly relations The Minister said that within the Islamic sphere based on solid Rawalpindi is a peaceful foundation of mutual respect. city and all attempts of the He added, continuous political consulta- enemies to create unrest in tion and constant meetings between the Pakistan would be foiled at leadership of the two states have also all costs. – APP held focusing on coordinating political views and efforts, bilaterally and multi- laterally, in respect of major regional and international developments and issues. Inside... The Ambassador of Jordan expressed these views in an interview with Daily Saudi Arabia to further Islamabad POST, CENTRELINE maga- deepen trade ties with zine and DNA News Agency. Islamabad after becoming the capital lateral relations in various fields’. 1” (Dawn of the East 1) in Pakistan. spices, cotton, plastics, fiber optics, fish Pakistan: Ambassador Ambassador Almadani further said both of the country. He said Diplomatic Rep- Ambassador Almadani further said, the To yet another question about economic and advertising materials. – Page 02 countries have also been cooperating resentation is on the level “Resident Jordanian Senate formed the Jordani- cooperation he said Joint Jordanian-Paki- Sharing some details of high level vis- Alvi urges Pakistani with each other on the issues of Interna- Ambassador”. The ambassador said he an-Pakistani Fraternity Committee on stani Ministerial Committee was estab- its ambassador said the last visit of His diplomats to expose tional Terrorism, the peaceful resolution presented his credentials as Ambassa- (22/1/2017) under the chairmanship of lished in 1975, and a trade cooperation Majesty King Abdullah II Bin Al Hus- Indian atrocities in IIOJK of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict accord- dor Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary H.E. Eng. Atef Al-Tal. Likewise, reconsti- agreement was signed in 2000 to en- sein took place during the period from – Page 03 ing to International legitimacy and the of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on tution of Pakistan-Jordan Parliamentary hance trade and economic relations, but 8-9/2/2018. Kanwal Shauzab calls for Two State solution, and the adoption of 26 November 2018. Friendship Group in the National Assem- does not include any preferential treat- While visits by Pakistani side include collective efforts to end political and peaceful solutions to region- While Rahmat Junaid Ambassador bly was done on 7/3/2019 under MNA ment between the two sides. visit of the Chief of Naval Staff Admi- violence against women al crisis including the Syrian crisis. of Pakistan to Jordan is there since Ms. Shagufta Jumani, as its Convener. The ninth meeting of the Joint Jorda- ral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi to Jordan – Page 04 He said this close cooperation demon- 11/12/2017- December 2019. Besides, reconstitution of Pakistan-Jor- nian-Pakistani Committee was held in during (22-25/1/2019), Visit of Chief International Literacy strates the important roles played by When asked to tell some details of polit- dan Parliamentary Friendship Group in Amman during the period (29-30 April of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Day by UNESCO the two countries to support efforts to ical cooperation Ambassador Almadani the Senate of Pakistan on 8/3/2020 un- 2015), and four agreements were signed Javid Bajwa to Jordan during the period – Page 05 achieve peace and stability. Besides, the said bilateral political relations are consid- der Senator Sussui Palijo, as its Conven- in trade cooperation, investment, spec- (1-4/10/2018), Visit of the Chairman of two governments work to upgrade and EU-Indonesia ered deep and solid. HM King Abdullah II er. While sharing details about military ifications and standards and the recog- Joint Staff of the Pakistani Armed Forc- reaffirm commitment develop their bilateral relations in the on his recent visit to Islamabad in Febru- cooperation the ambassador said two nition of maritime certificates between es, Zubair Mahmoud Hayat to the King- to Green Growth parliamentary, economic and commer- ary 2018 praised the deep and strong rela- sides regularly participate in the recip- the two countries. The main Jordanian dom in April 2018, Visit of the Chairman – Page 06 cial fields and develop these relations to tions between the two countries, HM also rocal sessions, exercises and intensive exports to Pakistan are: fertilizers, met- of the Senate of Pakistan to the Kingdom reach the desired level of cooperation. affirmed Jordan’s keenness to strengthen training courses, where memorandum of als, pharmaceuticals and drugs, plastics in December 2017, The visit of Prime China: Vaccines While talking about the history of bilat- its relations with Pakistan. understanding for cooperation between organic and chemical raw materials, Minister Shaukat Aziz during the pe- available for public eral diplomatic relations the ambassador in November ‘It is worth mentioning that the Jorda- King Abdullah II Design and Develop- seeds, agricultural products and indus- riod (18-19/5/2007), Visit of President said, diplomatic relations began after – Page 07 nian and Pakistani leaderships are in ment Bureau (KADDB) and the Ministry trial equipment and machinery. Pervez Musharraf during the period (22- Pakistan’s independence in 1947, where constant contact and exchange of views of Defense Production of Pakistan was Main Jordanian imports from Pakistan 23/1/2007), Visit of Minister of State for Pakistan keen to Jordan was the fifth country in the world on regional and international issues, es- signed on (14/2/2012). are: textiles and their accessories, seeds Foreign Affairs in 2006. deepen and diversify to recognize the Islamic Republic of Pa- pecially with regards to the Middle East In November 2019 Special Forces Units and agricultural products, electrical ma- Detailed interview ties with Germany kistan. Primarily Jordan Embassy was issues. Both leaderships express their from Jordan, Egypt and Pakistan con- chinery and spare parts, essential oils, shall be published in – Page 08 opened in Karachi and then moved to satisfaction with the development of bi- cluded a joint drill called “Fajr Al Sharq pharmaceutical products, juices and CENTRELINE magazine. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, September 18, 2020 BRT service Briefs to be restored Saudi Arabia to further deepen soon CM seeks PESHAWAR: The Spokes- trade ties with Pakistan: Ambassador man of Trans Peshawar here explanation Thursday clarified that all buses of Bus Rapid Trans- from MWMC Saudi envoy said that Pakistan has great potential for tourism and it needed to improve port (BRT) were under war- its infrastructure to attract foreign tourists adding said that consistency in policies and ranty and no compromise chief would be made on the safety MULTAN: Punjab Chief conducive environment would further promote local and foreign investment of passengers. Minister, Sardar Usman In a statement here, he said Buzdar, toured different as it was a nuclear power visit to Pakistan his Excel- President ICCI said that Fiaz Ch. and Saudi Arabia would lency Prince Muhammad Saudi Arabia’s investors the experts of manufactur- parts of city late on Wednes- ing company were review- day night and expressed stand with it in every criti- Bin Salman had announced should explore JVs and ISLAMABAD: Ambassa- cal situation. to become Ambassador of investment in CPEC that ing all technical aspects of annoyance over poor clean- the buses and were being liness and street light sys- dor of Saudi Arabia Nawaf He said this while address- Pakistan and he was play- would also provide them rechecked to ensure safety tem. He sought written ex- Saeed Al-Malkiy here on ing the business community ing that role. He said that easy access to Central of the citizens. planation from CEO Multan Thursday said that his during his visit to Islamabad wrong and negative per- Asian markets. Waste Management Com- country wanted to further Chamber of Commerce and ception about Pakistan in He said that the cordial rela- He said BRT service would pany (MWMC), CEO Abdul deepen and strengthen its Industry (ICCI). foreign world needed to be tions between Pakistan and soon be resumed after Latif Khan within couple of trade ties with Pakistan as Muhammad Ahmed Asiri, changed to unlock its real Saudi Arabia should be trans- completion of its technical days and suspended Deputy both countries have great Commercial Attaché of Sau- economic potential. formed into growing trade clearance. He said the ser- Manger Usman Khursheed potential to promote bilat- di Embassy was also pres- He said that from Jan - and economic relations as vice had been temporarily and in-charge lights Nafees eral trade in many areas. ent at the occasion. uary 2021, the process the current volume of bilat- suspended for safety of pas- Ahmad over poor cleanli- He said Pakistan possessed The Saudi envoy said that of exchange of trade eral trade between the two sengers and company after ness and street light issues everything for growth and Pakistan has great potential delegations between Pa- countries was not reflective fire incidents. in various parts of city. has great potential for busi- for tourism and it needed to kistan and Saudi Arabia of their actual potential. BRT was a highly success- The CM visited Bosan road, ness and economic growth improve its infrastructure would be restored that He said that Pakistan and ful project as evident from Multan Public School road that needed to be highlight- to attract foreign tourists would further improve Saudi Arabia were doing an overwhelming response and some other areas where ed more effectively to at- adding said that consistency bilateral trade and eco - trade in limited items and of people during last one tract foreign investors. heaps of garbage and out of in policies and conducive nomic ties between the they should focus on direct month, he concluded. – APP order street lights irritated He said that Pakistan was a environment would further two countries. Speaking trade with diversification of him. Mr Buzdar ordered to very important country for promote local and foreign at the occasion, Muham - trade items to further en- repair the lights immediate- the whole Muslim Ummah investment as earlier, in his mad Ahmed Waheed, hance trade volume. ‘Govt to ly saying that masses have improve to face lots of difficulties due to faulty lights. Tencent’s medical healthcare About poor cleanliness, the Dr Murad blames PML-N govt CM stated that it was re- supplies reach Pakistan sector’ sponsibility of MWMC add- PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakh- ing that he won’t tolerate ISLAMABAD: A delivery goggles, body suits and sani- for undermining institutions tunkhwa Law Minister Sul- any lethargy in this connec- of 300,000 surgical masks, tizers, among healthcare staff tan Mohammad Khan has tion. Expressing annoyance 100,000 KN95 respirators and in 103 hospitals in 43 cities of Muraad Raas further assured that police culture would be changed said that present govern- Mr Buzdar deplored over 50 units of ventilators arrived the country. PEN and The In- ment has introduced legis- poor hygiene despite earlier in batches to Pakistan as a dus Hospital have partnered to for ever with bringing reforms, adding, previous PML-N government lation to reform healthcare warning. The CM ordered courtesy of global technology aid the healthcare workers by sector within aim to further to depute Chief Officer Met- company Tencent to support providing them essential pro- looted national resources in the name of democracy improve its efficiency and ropolitan Corporation, Iqbal the hospital’s efforts in saving tective equipment free-of-cost. ing steps to strengthen ru- with bringing reforms, with all stakeholders for productivity. Farid as inquiry office and lives. Progressive Education To aid this effort, Tencent, one DNA ined democratic institutions adding, previous PML-N extermination of corruption He expressed these views to present report within Network (PEN), a non-profit of the global leading technolo- and promote democracy at government looted national from all departments in- while addressing a ceremo- couple of days. – APP that provides free education gy companies with presence ISLAMABAD: Punjab School grassroots level, he added. resources in the name of cluding police department, ny held here Thursday to to 64,000 children nation- in Pakistan through popular Education Minister Dr Mu- Muraad Raas further as- democracy. Government he added. Minister stressed distribute medical equip- Int’l Equal wide, and The Indus Hospital products such as PUBG Mo- rad Raas Thursday blamed sured that police culture has been chalking out a new that department of police ment donated by the gov- (TIH), a group of tertiary care bile and Tencent Cloud, offers that the Pakistan Peoples would be changed for ever strategy in consultation will have to restore its cred- ernment of Turkey for thal- Pay Day multidisciplinary hospitals, are a lending hand with a donation Party (PPP) and the Paki- ibility in the public eye and assemia patients of Frontier working jointly to provide med- of 300,000 surgical masks, ISLAMABAD: Like other stan Muslim League-Nawaz police officers are public Foundation. ical supplies donated by Ten- 100,000 KN95 respirators and (PML-N) were responsible parts of the globe, Interna- servants so they should Applauding the efforts of cent to healthcare workers all 50 units of ventilators. for undermining national facilitate and redress the Turk Government, the law tional Equal Pay Day, mark over Pakistan. Progressive Ed- The donation arrived in institutions in previous re- complainants in the best minister said that relations today on September 18 ucation Network operates 255 Sindh in batches in early gimes. Talking to a private possible manner. between Pakistan and Tur- across the globe including public schools in 15 districts of June. “PEN is working hard news channel, he alleged He said his government key are unprecedented and Pakistan represents the Pakistan where it has distribut- to support our nation’s that Pakistan Peoples Party wants to see Punjab Po - growing stronger with each longstanding efforts to- ed food rations among 11,100 healthcare staff as they make (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim lice develop on the pat - passing day. He said that wards the achievement of families of its students during personal sacrifices during League-Nawaz (PML-N) tern of K-P Police, add - Turkey has always support- equal pay for work of equal the COVID-19 lockdown. PEN this pandemic,” said Omar transferred the money ing , performance of the ed Pakistan on various im- value. It further builds on is also distributing Personal Khayyam Sheikh, Chairman abroad by looting the coun- Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf portant matters. the United Nations com- Protective Equipment (PPE), of the Board of Progressive try. Pakistan Tehreek-e-In- (PTI) government was Sultan Mohammad said that mitment to human rights which included masks, gloves, Education Network. – APP saf (PTI) government be- much better than that of steps have been afoot for and against all forms of dis- lieved in the supremacy of previous governments of providing modern facilities crimination, including dis- the rule of law and was tak- the PPP and PML-N. to all Basic Health Units. He crimination against women CM Balochistan reviews said that Khyber Pakhtunkh- and girls. Across all re- wa is the only province gions, women are paid less Sports Complexes CM suspends where all the people were than men, with the gender FDE, PRC agreed for superintendent being provided with free pay gap estimated at 23 construction medical treatment facilities. per cent globally. district jail He said that almost each According to details,world- and every family in KP has training of ICT students now access to free health- wide, women make only MULTAN: Chief Minister, care treatment facility up 77 cents for every dollar and age appropriate students PRCS will facilitate voluntarily Sardar Usman Buzdar has sus- DNA with parental consent from blood donation camps in order pended superintendent district to Rs1,000,000 as develop- earned by men, creating a ment of healthcare sector lifetime of income inequali- FDE registered Educational to maximize the blood bank jail Chaudhary Arshad Warra- ISLAMABAD (APP):Paki- ich over negligence and failure among top most priorities ty between men and women. Institutions will be enrolled capacity. The main purpose stan Red Crescent (PRCS) as volunteers and members of these camps is to cope to address prisoner’s issues. of the government. – APP The Equal Pay International and Federal Directorate of of the Red Crescent Corp with with natural and man-made Usman Buzdar paid visit to Coalition (EPIC) is led by Education(FDE) agreed in PRCS. PRCS and FDE will fa- disaster thalessemia, hemo- district jail and inspected jail MoU signed the ILO, UN Women, and mobilizing, recruiting, training cilitate each other by effective philia, cancer. hospital and reviewed health partners. The Coalition’s and capacity building of youth co-ordination for Blood Do- Students of FDE will be giv- facilities being provided to pris- between goal is to achieve equal pay volunteers from students of all nation Camps’ activities in all en opportunity to participate oner patients here Thursday. for women and men every- educational institutions regis- institutions, preferably higher in national and international He inquired about the health BU-UNDP where. By bringing together tered under FDE. secondary Schools/Collages. events, training, demonstra- facilities being provided to pris- QUETTA: A Memorandum a diverse set of actors with A Special signing ceremony PRCS will offer Basic First tions, workshops, seminars oners and ordered provision of of Understanding (MoU) different areas of focus and of an agreement between Aid Training to students and and camps etc. PRCS will train top quality health care facilities on Thursday was signed Federal Directorate of Educa- faculty of all FDE registered the teachers and students of expertise, EPIC supports their home town. especially to a cardiac prisoner between University of Ba- governments, employers, tion(FDE) and Pakistan Red institutions through district FDE to prepare and respond patient. CM also distributed lochistan (UoB) and United DNA It was one of the major Crescent Society(PRCS) held workers, and their organ- first aid trainer. PRCS and to any emergency through dis- gifts among the prisoners. Nations Development Pro- development projects of on Thursday in Ministry of izations to make concrete FDE will mutually coordinate aster management techniques He said that prisoners are gram (UNDP) for advance- QUETTA: Chief Minister the incumbent govern- Federal Education and Profes- for organizing cleanliness and and also provide internship also human beings and or- ment of higher education. and coordinated progress Balochistan Jam Kamal ment to provide healthy sional Training Islamabad. hygiene drives, tree plantation opportunities in youth mentor dered provision of facilities as Vice Chancellor of the UoB, towards this goal. Khan on Thursday re- recreational opportuni- The ceremony was observed drives, awareness campaigns, ship programs to the students EPIC is currently the viewed progress of the ties for youth, women, per law. Buzdar also met with Professor, Dr. Shafiq-ur- Reh- by Federal Minister Shafqat environment conservation of FDE within PRCS organiza- the prisoners at barracks and only multi-stakeholder construction of sports children and the general Mahmood, Chairman Pakistan activities, school safety pro- tion. Federal Education Min- man and the Provincial Chief complexes in all the dis- sought information about of UNDP, Balochistan, Zu- partnership working to public, he added. Red Crescent Society Abrar ul gramme activities’ and Youth ister, Shafqat Mahmood com- their problems. “I came here reduce the gender pay tricts of the province. The Chief Minister also Haque, Parliamentary Sec- as agent of behavioral change mended the initiative and said, lfiqar Qadri signed the MoU. The Divisional Commis- to resolve your problems and Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Bazai, gap at the global, region - directed to upgrade and retary Education, Ms. Wajija activities. FDE will encour- it would provide the broad you could share your feelings al and national levels. sioners who were also ensure missing facilities Akram Khan, the Secretary age the registration of the framework for cooperation Registrar of the University the project directors of without any fear” and assured Wali-ur-Rehman, Director Gender equality and the in various existing sports Education Farah Hamid Khan, complete student strength of between the two institutions them that their problems will empowerment of women the schemes were direct- stadiums across the prov- Additional Secretary Mohyud- all willing, motivated and age in enhancing mutual interest Orak Dr. Waheed Noor and ed to accelerate the con- be resolved at earliest. other teachers and officers and girls continues to be ince under the scheme. din Ahmed Wani, Director appropriate students with and understanding, as well as CM Buzdar received applica- struction work in their were also present on the held back owing to the He said that state of the General Federal Directorate parental consent of all insti- other services for which coop- tions from the prisoners and respective districts. The occasion. Under the mu- persistence of historical art sports complexes of Education, Zia Batool, Sec- tutions to register as PRCS eration may be mutually bene- issued certain directions to Chief Minister said that would be constructed in retary General PRCS Khalid volunteers and facilitate in ficial. This agreement shall be tual agreement, the two in- and structural unequal the establishment of the officials concerned. the areas of Sariab Road Bin Majeed and Joint Director provision of venue for train- effective for three years term He expressed dissatisfaction stitutions will improve the power relations between sports complexes aimed Operations Mr. Ubaid ullah and Nawan Kali Quetta ing and events mutually or- and may be further extended over low speed of fans into quality of education through women and men, pover- to provide sports oppor- Khan. According to this agree- to hold international level ganized by PRCS and FDE. by mutual consultation be- the barracks and directed in- joint efforts, including joint ty and inequalities and tunities to the youth at competitions. ment, all willing, motivated FDE in collaboration with tween PRCS and FDE. promotion of educational, disadvantages in access stallation of exhaust fans. Buzdar also expressed annoy- research and training activ- to resources and opportu- ities. On the occasion, the nities that limit women’s ance on jail staff after notic- ing empty complaint box. Vice Chancellor of the UoB and girls’ capabilities. He also visited ‘Yadgar-e-Shu- said that the collaboration Progress on narrowing hada’ at district jail and laid process between the insti- that gap has been slow. PDF, PCFAinitiate plantation floral wreath and prayed for tutions would help in the While equal pay for men high ranks of martyrs. implementation of future and women has been Usman Buzdar also inaugu- educational and develop- widely endorsed, apply- rated renovation of district ment projects, including the ing it in practice has been drive in COMSATS University experiences of experts and jail program and planted a difficult. – APP PCFA, Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani paramount importance in tree man of the PDF, Muhammad deforestation, he said that it sapling under tree plantation researchers in the growth of DNA and expert of Pak China diplo- plantation campaign. He said Bilal Sethi said that in order to adversely impacted our envi- drive. – APP the organizations. – APP matic matters while address- that the youth should voluntar- curb global warming, we have ronment and the only way to Police recover PESHAWAR: September 12, ing the ceremony remarked ily plant trees as one tree con- to plant trees which inevitable undo this damage is planting 2020: Following the moto of that students can play a role of tributes in many ways. Chair- for this. While condemning trees everywhere. big cache of green and clean Pakistan, the arms, arrest 1 Pakistan Development Foun- dation (PDF) and Pakistan PESHAWAR: Peshawar po- China Friendship Association lice on Thursday foiled an Khyber Chapter (PCFA) plant- attempt of arms smuggling ed plants under the banner from Darra Adamkhel to of their ongoing joint project Punjab and recovered big Pak China Friendship Tree cache of illegal arms from Plantation Campaign 2020 at a car. SSP Abdus Salam COMSATS University, Abbot- said the action was taken tabad the other day. The pro- in limits of Matani police ject aims at planting 20,000 station where 40 rifles and trees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 10000 cartridges were re- province. The Chairman of the covered from a car. PDF, Muhammad Bilal Sethi The smuggler involved, and Secretary General of Muhammad Ayub, resi- PCFA, Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani dent of Darra Adamkhel planted honorary saplings that was taken into custody symbolically initiated the plan- who confessed to smug- tation campaign on campus. gling the arms to Punjab. On this occasion, senior fac- The accused was shifted to ulty members of COMSATS police station and further University and President of investigation was kicked Transgender Development off after registration of a Association, Shah Faisal Khan case against him. – APP Sudam were in attendance. The Secretary General of the 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEFriday, September 18, 2020 CTP’s Briefs initiates traffic rules PNCA to start campaign different art RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi classes has directed the Education ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- Wing of CTP to accelerate tional Council of the Arts the awareness campaign (PNCA) has planned to start about traffic rules and road different art classes includ- safety. The Education Wing ing sitar classes, singing, staff on Thursday distrib- violin, calligraphy, flute and uted awareness pamphlets singing classes today. and briefed the drivers par- These classes were an ef- ticularly of Public Service fort to promote crafts field Vehicles about traffic rules. along with polishing the cre- According to Incharge Ed- ative skills of the youth, an ucation Wing CTP, Sohail official of PNCA told APP Zafar, the road users should here on Thursday. strictly observe traffic Classes have been sched- signs, signals, all other traf- uled from Monday to Friday fic rules and regulations. and then Saturday to Sun- He said, efforts were under- day. The classes will com- way to spread awareness mence under the supervi- about traffic rules and road sion of different maestros of safety. He said, the educa- the said genres organized by tion wing was arranging lec- the management to provide tures, seminars, walks, ra- a creative learning opportu- dio programs and use other nity to youth of twin cities. mediums to spread aware- He said that students as well ness. The citizens during as aspirants have been invit- awareness campaigns were ed through advertisements being guided that the use of who will be trained under mobile phone while driving renowned professionals. is dangerous which must be After COVID-19, these will ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador designate to Austria, Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khokhar called on President Dr. Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA avoided, he added. In order be first live classes but strict to make the campaign more SOPs would be followed effective and meaningful, along with hand sanitizer and traffic wardens and officers social distancing, he said. He had been issued special in- Alvi urges Pakistani diplomats to structions, he said. – APP said that Director General PNCA Dr Fozia Saeed was taking keen interest in pro- WPC, FDI to moting arts through these classes among the youth expose Indian atrocities in IIOJK curb gender who were passionate about performing arts. – APP The president said that the real face of India needed to be exposed as it had unleashed violence a reign of terror against the innocent population of IIOJK and other minority groups ISLAMABAD: Women Par- PAL to liamentary Caucus (WPC) nocent population of IIOJK and dor to make endeavors to promote dor-designate of Pakistan to Swe- Yusuf’s participation in a meeting and FDI decided to join organize DNA other minority groups. high level contacts and increase den, Zahoor Ahmad, the president that took place a day earlier. hands in curbing gender While meeting the dignitaries, volume of bilateral trade between said that Pakistan attached impor- The SCO held its online meeting based violence against chil- “Amjad Islam ISLAMABAD: President Arif who made separate calls on the the two countries. tance to its ties with Sweden and of National Security Advisors dren, women and transgen- Amjad” session Alvi urged ambassadors-desig- president at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Pres- He further asked Ambassador wanted to further enhance bilat- and rejected India’s claim. India - ders in the country. nate of Pakistan to Austria and ident Dr Arif Alvi told ambassa- Khokhar to encourage Austrian eral cooperation with Sweden in which is being represented by Ajit A delegation of Forum for Sweden to highlight atrocities dor-designate to Austria, Aftab companies to invest in different different fields. Doval - had raised an objection Dignity Initiative, which met DNA and human rights violations by Ahmad Khokhar, that Pakistan sectors [of Pakistan] like agricul- The press release stated that against Pakistan on the display of with Secretary Women Par- the Indian security forces in In- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan highly valued its ties with Aus- ture, thermal and renewable en- President Alvi asked the ambas- the political map by falsely claim- liamentary Caucus, Munaza dian Illegally Occupied Jammu tria which were based on the ergy. He appreciated the Austrian sador to make concerted efforts ing that the new map showed ‘sov- Hassan here, discussed in Academy of Letters (PAL) is and Kashmir (IIOJK) at various organizing a 43th session of commonality of views and mutu- contribution in establishing the to enhance trade, economic and ereign Indian territories’ as part detail the ongoing rising is- fora during their interactions al respect. Institute of Applied Sciences and vocational training cooperation of Pakistan. sues regarding trans-protec- its literary program series with different dignitaries. “Meet A Writer”with prom- He also asked the ambassador Technology in Haripur, Khyber Pa- between the two countries. Pakistan responded that India, tion and challenges being According to a press release is- to make endeavours to promote khtunkhwa (K-P). Earlier on Tuesday, the Shanghai under international law, had no f a c e d b y t h e c o m m u n i t y . inent poet and intellectual sued from the President’s Sec- Amjad Islam Amjad. Program high-level contacts and increase President Alvi urged the ambas- Cooperation Organisation (SCO) legal rights to claim the inter- Munaza Hassan assured the retariat, the president said that the volume of bilateral trade be- sador to make efforts to enhance rejected India’s objection to the nationally recognised disputed delegation of full support will be held on 21st Septem- the real face of India needed to ber 2020, Monday at4:30 tween the two countries, accord- linkages between universities of display of Pakistan’s new political territory of Indian Illegally Oc- and appreciated their role be exposed as it had unleashed ing to the communique the two countries. map which was clearly visible in cupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIO- in creating awareness about pm at Conference Hall of a reign of terror against the in- PAL,H-8/1, Islamabad. The President asked the Ambassa- While speaking to the Ambassa- the background during Dr Moeed J&K) as part of India. the issues. – APP Prominent writers, poets and intellectuals would be participating in the event. In Delimitation of the literary session, literary work done by Amjad Islam Amjad would be discussed Punchayats, counsels and his contemporaries would be throwing light on in final stage: DEC the background of his most celebrated literary work. limitation maps could be DNA obtained after fulfilling the prerequisites. IRSA releases ATTOCK: District Election He said that electoral lists Commissioner (DEC) Attock would also be received soon 208,900 Noor-ul-Khitab has said that from the competent authori- delimitation of 398 village ty and applications would be cusecs water punchayats and 53 neighbor- invited for correction/trans- ISLAMABAD: Indus River hood counsels was in final fer of voter Names . System Authority (IRSA) on stage and the lists in this Noor-ul-Khitab said that Thursday released 208,900 regard would be displayed in the doors of his office cusecs water from various his office on September 18. would always remain open rim stations against inflow Noor-ul-Khitab said that for the people having any of 176,700 cusecs. objections regarding delim- querry related to elector- According to the data re- itation would be accepted al lists and delimitations. leased by IRSA, Tarbela has within 15 days after the On the occassion Election already attained their maxi- display of delimitation lists Officer Syed Zaigham Altaf mum conservation level of and the copies of the de- was also present. 1550.00 feet. Water inflow ISLAMABAD: Shaheen group of Pharmacies hosted dinner in the honor of Founder group ICCI. Chairman and outflow in Tarbela Mian Akram Fareed, Former Presidents Fpcci Zubair Malik, Abdul Rauf Alam, Presidential candidate dam dam was recorded as Sardar Yasir Ilyass Khan, Khalid Choudhry, Ajmal Baluch & many others attended the Dinner. – DNA 94,300 cusecs and 93,700 Appointment of PTV cusecs respectively. The water level in the chairman illegal Jhelum River at Mangla Islamabad Police hold ‘Open Kutchery’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thurs- Dam was 1240.50 feet, (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed, have the responsibility to serve the lights and repairing of roads in area day declared the appointment of Pakistan Television (PTV) which was 200.50 feet SP (Industrial Area Zone) Zubair people and this responsibility will of Shams colony police station. DNA Chairman Arshad Khan and independent directors on the higher than its dead level Ahmed Sheikh and ASP Zohaib be ensured with commitment. He The SP (Industrial Area) gave direc- state broadcaster's board as illegal. of 1040 feet whereas the ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Industri- Nasrullah held this interaction of said that these open kutcheries are tions to immediately resolve police The verdict was issued by IHC’s Justice Mohsin Akhtar inflow and outflow of wa- al Area Police on Thursday held police with public and listened to being arranged to ensure justice related matters them so that public Kayani in a case against the appointments made in the PTV. ter was recorded as 22,200 `Open Kutchery’ at I-8 Markaz the problems of citizens. The Open and resolve public complaints on can trust police and culture of friend- Furthermore, the court declared the appointments of Chief cusecs and 55,000 cusecs with an aim to resolve public com- Kutchery was also attended by Ali merit as per vision of Prime Minis- ly policing can be ensured as per News Anchor for Current Affairs Qatrina Hussain and Man- respectively. plaints and address their issues by Javed Magistrate & Jalal Bachlani ter of Pakistan. prime objective of Islamabad police. aging Director Amir Manzoor as legal. The release of water at Kal- ensuring justice to them at their Coordinator to police PTI to ad- He said that successful policing was He said that Islamabad police is tak- The court issued orders that Arshad Khan, Rashid Ali Khan abagh, Taunsa and Sukkur door step as per vision of Prime dress the grievances of masses and not possible without cooperation of ing every possible step to maintain and Farmanullah Jan not to be appointed again in the state was recorded as 112,000, Minister Imran Khan. Following di- a large number of people. the citizens. Most issues of public peace in the city and said the force broadcaster. 111,200 and 124,500 cusecs rections of IGP Islamabad Muham- SP (Industrial Area) Zubair Ahmed were highlighted in the` Open Ku- requires the cooperation of citizens The federal cabinet had approved the appointment of Ar- respectively. – APP mad Aamir Zulfiqar khan and DIG Sheikh said that Islamabad police tchery’ which were related to street to ensure fool proof security. shad Khan as chairman of PTV in 2018. – DNA Artificial Insemination theater established at NARC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Agriculture increase in the production of livestock . ed the need of patronizing the farm- Research Council (PARC) has estab- PARC has already achieved success in ers, semen sexing embryo transfer and lished Laproscopic Artificial Insemina- production of local as well as, exotic cloning to propagate, conserve the elite tion (AI) theater in order to meet the animal breeds through using AI tech- indigenous animals. He urged the need needs of meat and milk production of nique and now aiming at extending it for organizing conference meeting at na- country by rapid increase in the pro- to laproscopic AI technique, which is tional levels on breeding technologies, duction of livestock. The laproscopic significant for small ruminants like cryopreservation, inhibin immunization artificial insemination theater has been beetal goats, he added. in beetle goats, modification of existing established in National Agricultural Re- He further informed that Pakistan was AI gadgets in livestock research in order search Center(NARC) in collaboration blessed with rich natural biodiversity to enhance the production. with Turkey, said a press release. 15 breeds of cow, nearly 30 sheep and Dr Sayed Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Di- In this regard, a one-day Pak-Turk 5 goat breeds are available in Pakistan, rector ASI NARC while presenting the workshop on introduction to lapro- whereas Livestock contributes 61% in progress in AI research told, designing scopic artificial insemination in sheep GDP,and was an essential part of agri- of cradle for LAI in goat and application and goat breeds was held at NARC in culture. However due to the lack of high for cradle patent has been lodged at IPO collaboration with Turkey to introduce technological scientific research in live- office. We focus on increase in mutual the technology at farm level. stock sector, we are still unable to ob- turnover of agriculture goods and we Addressing the participants Dr Mu- tain required amount of production lev- have animal breeds that could produce hammad Azeem Khan Chairman PARC el therefore, he added. He said that the maximum milk whereas, Pakistan is said that artificial insemination allows animal scientist of PARC should lead to among big producers of dairy milk, he the off-season highly productive breed- uplift the sector through advance, in- added. DG NARC, Engineer Shamim-ul- ing in animals. He said this innovation depth research in the sector. Sibtain Shah told that the workshop was could help to meet the needs of meat Dr Zia ul Hassan, Member Incharge attended by the senior officials of live- and milk production of country by rapid Animal Science Division also highlight- stock departments of GB & AJK. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, September 18, 2020 Rice traders Briefs Kanwal Shauzab calls for collective organizes training TCP to start efforts to end violence against women workshop importing ISLAMABAD: The rice traders organized safe- wheat She stressed measures to upgrade the police department so that it could efficiently ty and capacity building ISLAMABAD: The Econom- training workshop for rice ic Coordination Committee serve victims of violence, adding, rape and violence victims should not come millers and other agricul- (ECC) of the Cabinet here ture sector stakeholders Thursday decided that the under any sort of pressure and must speak out against their tormentors in rice value chain, espe- Trading Corporation of cially to protect the work against harassment in our Pakistan (TCP )will start place rights of woman rice importing wheat in the re- Saif Ullah society where cases are in- creasing on daily bases, she transplanter. quired quantities through The Rice Partners Pvt small tenders from time to ISLAMABAD: Pakistan emphasized. Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA The government is in Ltd (RPL) one of the time to maintain the wheat top rice exporter of Pa - supply at a reasonable price Kanwal Shauzab Thursday the process of prepar - urged academia, civil socie- ing a bill aimed to award kistan in collaboration and for keeping additional of Helvetas Pakistan and strategic reserves. ty, media and other organi- strict and exemplary Swiss Solidarity piloted The ECC meeting was zations to make collective punishment to these chaired by Adviser to the efforts to bring an end to offenders, she assured. another Phase-III train- Prime Minister on Finance violence and all ill practices She said there is need ing workshopáto train and Revenue Dr. Abdul Ha- against women. to provide necessary the agri-workers asso- feez Shaikh, said a press She called upon the all sec- assistance to victims of ciated with rice value statement issued by the tions of society to take joint violence, ensure women chain to create aware - ministry. ECC discussed steps to eradicate violence have access to educa - ness of field work for in detail the need to im- against women, adding tion and training, em - women agri-workers,said port wheat in the country that the law enforcement ployment and services, a press release issued through the government agencies should also adopt while carrying out ac - here on Thursday. The and private sector. modern methods of investi- tivities and enforcing development sector or- The Chair directed that the gation in such cases. laws to eliminate any ganizations also involved availability of wheat was an She stressed measures violence against women in the training process to important issue and there to upgrade the police de- and children. Kanwal said sensitize the agriculture is a need to maintain suffi- partment so that it could the violence against wom- women workers about cient stock of wheat in the efficiently serve victims of en has brought negative fundamental rights of the country which could be violence, adding, rape and impacts on socio-econom- children of female agri - made available at a reason- violence victims should not ic development and it is culture workers,especial- able price. – APP come under any sort of pres- an enormous obstacle for ly the rice transplanters. sure and must speak out gender equality so we all The Rice Partners Pvt Ltd FBR balloting against their tormentors. should work together. (RPL) one of the top rice She said the protection of She said Punjab govern- exporter of Pakistan in today women is a first priority and ment was conducting the collaboration of Helvetas ISLAMABAD: Following responsibility of the PTI helped raise the much-need- Replying a Question amid we can not implement it, but we have to ensure the investigation of rape cases Pakistan and Swiss Soli- the Audit Policy-2019, the government, adding that ed social consciousness and growing demand for public adding, but we will improve children and women who on a priority basis. darity piloted a training Federal Board of Revenue such brutality cannot be al- it had created resistance to hanging of rapists in the legislation to tighten pun- are subjected to rape are She also suggested re- workshopáto train the (FBR) will hold parametric lowed in any civilized socie- these crimes, adding, socie- wake of a gang-rape of a ishments and bring cases to provided justice. cruiting more women rice millers, development computer balloting here ty. MNA said growing media ty should set aside there lib- woman on Lahore-Sialkot their logical conclusion. We have to make such laws officers in the police de - sector organizations to today (September 18) to coverage of various forms of eralism and just focused on motorway, she said accord- She said many cases of sex- that could provide protec- partment to deal with all sensitize them about fun- select cases for audit for the violence against women had the rights of humans. ing to our constitution laws ual abuse go unreported tion to women and children women-related cases. damental rights of the Tax Year-2018. children of female agricul- Adviser to the Prime Min- ture workers,á especially ister on Finance and Rev- enue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez ‘Govt striving hard the rice transplanters, Sheikh and Chairman FBR, Gill criticizes opposition said a press release issued Muhammad Javed Ghani are here on Thursday. also scheduled to address for provision of More than 40 rice mills in- the balloting ceremony. The cluding organizations from board had approved the Au- basic amenities’ over FATF-related legislation development sectors, aca- dit Policy-2019, pertaining demia and media personnel adulteration and quakery ISLAMABAD: Special requirement of FATF had this regard. Shahbaz Gill said opposi- to Tax Year-2018, during the Assistant for Political Re- importance for Pakistan The attitude of the opposi- tion had lost its credibility participated in the event. last week of August 2020, DNA related issues . Manager Sustainability Commissioner expressed his lations Dr. Shahbaz Gill but the opposition par- tion on approval of bill of and failed from all fronts , FBR sources said adding Thursday criticized that ties were not favoring national interest like FATF adding, incompetent and RPL, Zafar Iqbal while giv - that the policy would apply ATTOCK: The incumbent PTI satisfaction over the perfor- ing the opening remarks led government was striving opposition wanted an Na- this legislation for their was shameful, he added. proven corrupt people are to persons or classes of per- mance of district administra- highlighted the initiatives hard for the provision of basic tional Reconciliation Ordi- personal interests. Prime Dr Shahbaz Gill said that talking about eligibility of sons falling under all or any tion and emphasized upon the of RPL to promote and amenities to the masses by officers to keep continue their nance (NRO) like deal in Minister Imran Khan was those who are unaware government. of the three domestic Feder- exchange for its support fairly committed to elimi- about the alphabet of de- “Important bills were in- ensure decent working al Tax Statutes i.e. Income introducing reforms in various hard work to give maximum sectors including economy, relief to the people . Commis- over the Financial Action nate corruption from the mocracy have been ex- troduced and passed in the conditions in rice value Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Task Force (FATF)-related every nook and corner posed before the nation Parliament today,” he said, chain of Pakistan. He said Tax Act 1990, and Federal revenue, price control, public sioner directed the officers to health, adulteration, environ- ensure completion of all the de- legislation but the govern- of the country, he would repeatedly today. adding that they were cru- that RPL started its phil- Excise Act 2005. ment would not compro- succeed in his mission Shahbaz Gul expressed cial because they form the anthropic work from the The criteria for selection ment (tree plantation) tour- velopment schemes timely and mise when it comes to the as elimination of cor- that once again the oppo- basis on whether Pakistan development of farmers of cases (for all taxes) for ism, quakery related issues, not to compromise on quality in order to facilitate and uplift and standard of the work. Ear- accountability process. ruption from grassroots sition has proved that vest- would be removed from and now it has expanded Tax Year-2018 would be Talking to a private news level was necessary for ed interests dominate over the grey list and put into parametric and the cases the living standard of common lier in his briefing DC Attock to the labourers of agri- man. Commissioner Rawal- channel , he said opposi - progress and prosperity the national interest. the white one. culture sector. would be selected on sci- Ali Anan Qamar apprised the pindi Muhammad Mehmood commissioner that in Attock tion was only politicizing of the state maintaining He also thanked those Accountability of corrupt entific approach, for which FATF-related legislation that every step as per law opposition members who leaders has been started a software “Risk Based Au- Thursday has said this while district so for 622 corona have Tribute to chairing a meeting in Attock. been reported so for and out of to seek the NRO, adding, and all the necessary leg - were missed and support and process will be com- dit Management System” the legislation will fulfill islation would be taken in the bills in parliament. pleted, he assured. (RAMS) has already been DC Attock Ali Anan Qamar these 599 patients have been poet Amjad designed and put in place. and other officers were recovered. Corona related The software would enable also present on the occa- SOP are being implemented in Islam Amjad sion. Commissioner re- FBR to focus on cases with true letter and spirit and those ISLAMABAD: Pakistan viewed the arrangements maximum non-compliant violating SOPs are being penal- Academy of Letters regarding law and order, ized. He said that 65 develop- taxpayers while facilitating (PAL) will hold a tribute compliant taxpayers and Corona Virus, dengue, ment schemes at the cost of price control, development Rs 12119.677 are under com- ceremony to renowned building the confidence of poet Amjad Islam Amjad taxpayers in the Audit sys- schemes, polio campaign, pletion those will be completed tree plantation, revenue, within their stipulated period. titled “Ahl Kalam Say Mi - tem, the sources added. lye”on Monday. The computer balloting Different prominent schol- would be conducted through Risk Based Parameters for Visa Mondays ars and writers will partic- selection of 0.76% of cases ipate in the event to shed for audit out of the total light on Amjad’s outstand- filers after exclusions in launched on Daraz ing contributions in the Income Tax for the Tax literary field. Chairman Year-2018. – APP perience, when shopping on PAL Dr Yousuf Khushk DNA Daraz. Earlier this year, Visa will preside over the cer- launched their ‘Where You emony along with known PBM confers ISLAMAD: Visa, the world’s Shop Matters’ (WYSM) initi- poet across the country, s’ships leader in digital payments, ative in Pakistan with Daraz. an official told on Thurs- and Daraz have joined hands The campaign aimed to em- day. He said that PAL has to 17,959 to promote digital payments power and support small busi- been arranging tribute in Pakistan. As part of their nesses in Pakistan adversely ceremony to Amjad Islam long–term strategic partner- deserving affected by COVID-19 pandem- Amjad since 43 years. ship, Visa Mondays have been ic by providing access to the He said that Amjad Islam students launched on Daraz whereby Visa Small Business Hub, a Amjad is one of the well customers shopping on the merchant platform providing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan known poets of modern Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) had con- leading ecommerce platform resourceful tools and informa- can avail a 10% discount by tion on how to start, run and Urdu Literature and a ferred 17,959 scholarships prominent figure of the and education stipends to paying with their Visa debit grow small businesses. Where 91,469 deserving students and credit cards every Mon- You Shop Matters is part of a country too. Amjad Islam in the last five years. Ac- day. The launch will encour- larger Visa effort spanning the Amjad also author of more cording to PBM report, a age customers to avail digital Central and Eastern Europe, than 40 books, received total of 5,683 scholarships payment solutions, which offer Middle East and Africa (CE- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of UAE Hamad Alzaabi and Ambassador of China Yao many awards for his liter- and 18,375 education sti- a convenient and reliable ex- MEA) region. Jing posing for a camera shot during their meeting. – DNA ary work and screenplay pends had been given to for TV, including Pride deserving students during of Performance and Si- financial year 2019-20. tara-e-Imtiaz. Some 100,854 deserving persons had been pro- vided medical assistance Qureshi lauds in last five years period. ANF seizes 462.500 Kg drugs EU support Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is of- fering scholarships to de- From Page 01 serving students admit - The Foreign Minister ted in any Government worth US$ 2.54 million stressed that a peaceful College or University. ANF Rawalpindi, Police Station Regional Directorate Rawalpindi established a naka Afghanistan is in the in- Women Empowerment terest of Pakistan and Centres have also been near Motorway link road, Tehsil & District Islamabad and recovered 1.200 Kgs the region. Welcoming established to provide the commencement of free training to widows, Hashish from arrested accused Sadique Akbar resident of Charsadda Intra-Afghan Negotia- orphans and poor girls. proceed (less HCL consignment) without af- Daraban road which was wrapped with his body. the arrested accused Muhammad Tariq tions, the Foreign Minis- At least one dastkari ter underlined Pakistan’s school would be estab- DNA/STAFF REPORT fecting other consignment on truck. Suspected In fifth operation, Police Station Mansehra in- resident of Narowal. pivotal role in facilitation lished in country’s each four drums of Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) were tercepted a Motorcycle at main Shahra-e-Resh- ANF Karachi, the staff of Police Station ISLAMABAD: Determined to uproot drug labeled as Black Powder Industry Nowshera, am near food Hut restaurant and recovered Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi intercepted a Co- of the Afghan peace pro- district. Some 159 Paki- cess. The Ambassador of stan Bait-ul-Mal schools menace from the country and the world, Anti which were booked by one Gul Agha (Afghani). 1.200 Kgs Hashish from personal posses- rolla Car near Total Petrol Pump Al-Asif for Rehabilitation of Child Narcotics Force Pakistan seized 462.500 Kgs Ground check of same has revealed that no such sion of the arrested accused Usama Younas Square Sohrab Goth Karachi and recovered the European Union ac- Labours have been work- Narcotics worth US$ 2.54 Million international- industry exists and no legal documents have resident of Mansehra. 20 Kgs Hashish from said vehicle. Two ac- knowledged the positive ing across the country for ly, arrested 8 culprits and impounded 4 vehicles been produced. FIR has been logged against ANF Rawalpindi, Police Station Regional Direc- cused namely Sher Khan resident of Qilla role played by Pakistan in providing free education, while conducting 10 counter-narcotic strikes. Afghan national by Police Station Peshawar & torate Rawalpindi established a naka near Mo- Abdullah and Aziz Ullah resident of Quetta the peace process. clothing to the deserving. The seized drugs comprised of 59.600 Kg 400 Kgs HCL was seized. In third operation, on torway link road, Tehsil & District Islamabad were arrested on the spot. In another op- During the meeting the PBM has planned to estab- Hashish, 0.190 Kg Heroin, 2.710 Kg Metham- a tip-off the staff of Police Station Regional Di- and recovered 1.200 Kgs Hashish from arrested eration, ANF Karachi, the staff of Police current status of rela- lish Great Homes for sen- phetamine and 400 Kg HCL. rectorate Peshawar intercepted a courier parcel accused Sadique Akbar resident of Charsadda. Station-II, Korangi, Intercepted a parcel tions between Pakistan ior citizens in many cities. ANF KP, Police Station Kohat in collaboration at TCS franchise, GB Plaza Karkhano Market In another operation, Police Station Regional at Leopards Courier Company Karachi and the European Un- Great Homes will provide with Kurram intelligence team, Kurram near Peshawar which was booked for District Hafiza- Directorate Rawalpindi established a naka near booked through Leopards Courier Office ion was discussed. Ways basic necessities of life in Chutta Durrani Nullah intercepted Toyota Co- bad and seized one loud speaker. During detail Motorway link road, Tehsil & District Islama- Peshawar being sent to KSA and recovered were considered to fur- a dignified manner and in rolla Car, however said car tried to escape and search190 grams heroin & 1.200 Kgs Hashish bad intercepted two passenger who were travel- 2.710 Kgs Methamphetamine which was ther deepen the relation- a family like environment after some distance, Driver of the car managed were recovered which was tactfully concealed ling on passenger Bus and recovered 1.200 Kgs soaked in six gents dresses. During inves- ship. Views were also including boarding, lodg- to fled away. After detailed search 30 Kgs inside the loud speaker. Initial investigation re- Hashish from arrested accused namely Rawaiz tigation it came to surface that the sender exchanged on the path ing, food, clothing, med- Hashish recovered from trunk of the said car. vealed that sender accused namely Wajid resi- Khan and Irfan residents of Nowshera. In third name of accused Waheed Ullah resident of ical case and recreation. ahead for operationali- In another operation, the staff of Police Station dent of Peshawar and recipient Sajid Mehmood operation, the staff of Police Station Regional Peshawar and recipient name Umer Rahim zation of the Strategic PBM also providing grant Peshawar intercepted a consignment from a in aid to registered non resident of Hafizabad were involve in this case. Directorate Rawalpindi established a naka Meena resident of Saudi Arabia. Engagement Plan (SEP) government organisation truck parked at Torkham Border which was pro- In fourth operation, ANF KP, Police Station DI at Motorway link road Tehsil & District All cases have been registered at respective to enhance mutual collab- (NGOs). – APP ceeding to Afghanistan (laden with HCL) and Khan recovered 2.400 Kgs Hashish from arrest- Islamabad and recovered 2.400 Kgs ANF Police Stations under CNS Act 1997 and oration in all spheres of other consignments. Said truck was allowed to ed accused Zahir Khan resident of DI Khan at Hashish from personal possession of further investigations are underway. cooperation. Friday, September 18, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti India’s Embarrassment Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Comeback formula HERE was a time when India used to bully and HE choice is before former prime minister Mian pressurise its way out of its international obliga - Vol: 01 Issue: 150 Nawaz Sharif. He can continue to take refuge in T tions. Unfortunately for India, its atrocities have Email: [email protected] T the advice of his London-based medical consult- grown so large in scale that it is now realising that these Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 ant or return home to face the legal charges against tactics will not work anymore, as it continues to fumble Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad him. The Islamabad High Court has provided a reason on the international stage. for his return by issuing a non-bailable warrant for his The latest embarrassment occurred at an online meet - arrest on Tuesday. A greater cause may be waiting for ing of national security advisers of the Shanghai Co - him in the echelons of power in Pakistan — over and operation Organisation (SCO). Pakistan had unveiled a above the protective shield his lieutenants have tried to new political map underlining the disputed status of the build around him against any attempt to forcibly bring Kashmir region, which was displayed in the background him back. What was medical leave then has since turned of NSA’s meeting. Expecting that Russia, which was into self-exile, and any attempt at absconding in the eye hosting the meeting, could be pressurised into remov - of the law will also be seen as wilful absence from his ing the map, India conveyed its objections to the map political task. Those who want Mr Sharif back legally to Moscow, demanding that it be taken out. According wonder why he isn’t in a hospital undergoing examina - to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National tion and treatment. This might sound cruel to some but Security Moeed Yusuf, Russia refused to cave in to this unnecessary and divisive demand of India and overruled then politics is not for the faint-hearted or those who the objection. This resulted in Indian NSA Ajit Doval become addicted to the luxuries that often accompany unceremoniously walking out in protest during a speech success in the profession. A battery of PML-N leaders at the dialogue. The map remained on display. may go on pressing for their leader’s right to avail the This shows a collective international tiring of India’s best treatment abroad — but this will be at the risk of pushy tactics and domineering narrative. The issue of losing crucial space during an uncertain phase. the map was inconsequential and could have been easily The mystery regarding Mr Sharif’s health condition ap- ignored by India—the new map only recognises the dis - pears to be having a debilitating effect on the personality puted status of the region. There was no legitimate con - that was in the making after his removal from power. The tention any party could have had to the map—except for image is in contrast to his vows of resistance after he quit the fact that it was displayed by Pakistan and India does under a court decree in July 2017. There are no two ways not miss any opportunity to one-up us for no reason. about it. Either he can resume the refrain that he is being Yet these tactics are getting old, especially now that targeted as part of a selective accountability drive or he international objectives are focused on regional alli - can choose a life on the sidelines, passing on the mantle ances. The SCO is such a forum focused on social de - of leadership to someone he deems capable. Or his sympa- velopment and security of its member countries—this thisers can continue to project how an under-duress, ailing mindless protest by India over a trifling issue was man is being treated by a ‘vengeful’ system. It is an old surely not appreciated. formula that some may see as his best option. International Literacy Day by UNESCO NTERNATIONAL Literacy Day – 8 September was tions, opportunities for education, self-expression, cre- This means that even in the most developed countries, Vladimir Norov proclaimed as the International Literacy Day by UN ative development and employment for young people. almost half of the population does not have knowledge of I Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Young people with their energy, innovative and bold ide - digital technologies. It also shows how poorly prepared (UNESCO) in November 17, 1965. It was first celebrated as are an important support for the further development the world is for the digital revolution! Recognizing the on 1966. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy of the SCO in various aspects of its activities. The Organ - importance of the digital revolution and the growing to individuals, communities and societies, now celebra- ization will continue to develop the youth potential and gap in the field of digitalization in the world, the SCO tions take place all around the world. deepen interaction within the framework of youth policy. countries at the Bishkek SCO summit in 2019 adopted This annual celebration started following a recommen- The SCO Youth Council, established in 2009, is respon - the Concept of Cooperation of the Vember States of the dation of the World Conference of Minister of Education sible for implementing policy in this area. Its goal is to Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the field of Dig - on the Eradication of Illiteracy that met in Tehran in promote cooperation and facilitate sharing of experience italization and Information and Communication Tech- September 1965. The Conference recommended that 8 of representatives of younger generation of the SCO nologies - a kind of guide to the modern technological September, the date of the inauguration of the Confer- countries in various areas of personality development, revolution in the SCO countries. The implementation of ence, be proclaimed International Literacy Day and be which could ensure the fundamental continuity of the the ideas outlined in the Concept will allow developing observed worldwide. “Literacy is not merely a cognitive SCO policy and contribute to the implementation of its advanced technologies and applying them in the SCO skill of reading, writing and arithmetic, for literacy helps historical mission. In addition, the project “Youth Chart countries. There is no doubt that the implementation of in the acquisition of life skills that, when strengthened by of the SCO” is successfully implemented, and the inter- the document will increase the level of digital literacy in usage and application throughout people’s lives, lead to national festivals “Student spring of the SCO and BRICS the SCO countries, where the majority of the population forms of individual, community and societal development countries” are held annually. These events range from is young and actively developing. Literacy is not merely that are sustainable,” UNESCO DirectorGeneral said in model meetings of the SCO to intellectual competitions a cognitive skill of reading, writing and arithmetic, for his message on the occasion of international Literacy “Leader of the XXI century”, as well as open days, con - literacy helps in the acquisition of life skills. This pandemic shows us Day 2006. According to UNESCO, 773 million adults ferences and round tables. There is a pressing need to make our societies adequately and young people lack basic literacy skills; 617 million The SCO University, which is a network of universities digitally literate, thereby enabling them with essential life the urgency of investing children and adolescents are not achieving minimum pro - in the SCO countries, acts as a reliable platform for the skills and contributing to forms of individual, community ficiency levels in reading and mathematics. Literacy in development of all forms of education in the SCO space. and societal development that are sustainable. COVID-19: in literacy for everyone SCO member States: Digital Literacy: The Fourth Industrial Revolution is well International Literacy Day 2020 focuses on “Literacy The SCO region comprises almost half of the World’s pop - on its way, where artificial intelligence and the internet teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond,” – young and old. There ulation; most of the population is young, which has high of things connect everything from doorbells to kitchen especially on the role of educators and changing pedago- literacy rate. Both for youth (15-24 years) and adult (15> appliances. Influence of social media, technology, and gies. The theme highlights literacy learning in a lifelong is a need to ensure the years) literacy rates are high, more than 97% in Russia, online resources is massive. With the increased impor- learning perspective, and therefore, mainly focuses on China and 4 Central Asian member States of the SCO, tance of technology in society, digital literacy is gaining youth and adults. The Covid-19 crisis has been a stark re- continuity of learning, which could be attributed to “compulsory school educa - recognition as the most valuable tool for lifelong learn - minder of the existing gap between policy discourse and tion” policy in these countries. In India and Pakistan, ing. Digital literacy refers to the wide range of skills, reality: a gap that already existed in the preCOVID-19 era improved provision, and there is a steady and significant increase in youth and which are necessary to emerge successful and adapt to and negatively affects the learning of youth and adults, adult literacy rate due to active enrolment of children to the digital world. It is the ability to access, manage, un - who have no or low literacy skills, and therefore, tend to enhanced lifelong learning schools in the last few decades. Governments in these derstand, integrate, communicate, evaluate and create face multiple disadvantages. According to UNESCO, dur- countries are making active efforts through literacy cam - information safely and appropriately through digital tech- ing the initial phase of the pandemic, schools were closed systems and capacities. paigns and programmes to bridge the gap to ensure that nologies for participation in economic and social life. disrupting the education of 62.3 per cent of the world’s all youth and most adults achieve literacy. Realising the There is a great need for educating the power of digital student population of 1.09 billion. Non-literate youth and There is also a need to importance of education in development of human poten - medium to students can play a vital role in defining their adults will most likely be the hardest hit by educational, tial, and consequently building a better society, the SCO ability to succeed both in academic and personal life. It social and economic impacts of COVID-19. invest in open and distance member States signed an Agreement on Cooperation also helps them as an individual to be responsible for This pandemic shows us the urgency of investing in lit - in Education in 2006, which aims to develop mutually how they use technology to interact with the world. When eracy for everyone – young and old. There is a need to learning opportunities as beneficial cooperation, including by exchange informa- students are digitally literate, they become thoughtful ensure the continuity of learning, improved provision, tion and experience of education reforms undertaken by consumers of digital content, effective and collaborative and enhanced lifelong learning systems and capacities. well as assist teachers in them. Minsters of Education of the member States of the creators of digital content, and problem-solvers who are There is also a need to invest in open and distance learn - SCO meet regularly to review its implementation as well prepared to join the workforce and make social contribu - ing opportunities as well as assist teachers in finding finding new ways to reach as guide future trajectory of cooperation. tions to their communities new ways to reach out to those lacking basic literacy The SCO member States attach great importance to the For adults, the ever evolving tech world can either help skills. Despite the steady rise in literacy rates over the out to those lacking basic development of youth cooperation aimed at promoting them succeed or hold them back. They need to constantly past 50 years, there are still 773 million illiterate adults the physical, mental and spiritual development of the upgrade their digital skills in the fast evolving employment around the world. The Sustainable Development Goal literacy skills. Despite the young generation and involving them in large-scale joint space aided by technology. Studies have shown that digi- Target 4.6, by 2030, aims to achieve literacy and numer - development plans. Thus, following the SCO summit in tal literacy can be a boon for older persons, particularly acy for all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, steady rise in literacy rates Qingdao in 2018, the heads of state adopted a Joint ap - for those who live alone, live away from their children/ both men and women. Ensuring continuity of learning, peal to young people and a Program of actions for its grandchildren, live with mobility constraints and want to especially in the difficult times like COVID-19 pandemic over the past 50 years, there implementation, which are aimed at actively involving live independently in old age. It not only makes their life would be critical in achieving the Target. There is also young people in creating a decent future, promoting the smooth, comfortable and easier but also keeps them in a need to adapt our societies to emerging challenges of are still 773 million illiterate physical, mental and spiritual development of the young - the mainstream of society. According to a European Com- technology by digital literacy. er generation. These documents emphasize the critical mission report published in 2017, 44% of Europeans aged – The writer is the Secretary General of Shanghai adults around the world importance of providing favorable socio-economic condi- 16-74 do not have basic skills with electronic devices. Cooperation Organization (SCO) CPC: A force behind China’s power HE Communist Party of China (CPC) which is ty and the nationalist Kuomintang, its primary rival, dynamics can be seen in Xi’s extensive anticorrup - Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani under constant fire of western media and US erupted into a civil war from which the Communists tion campaign. While corruption crackdowns are not T President who have been mentioning it time emerged victorious in 1949. Despite China’s mar - uncommon following a transfer of power, the scope and again, especially during the COVID 19 tenure. ket reforms in the late 1970s, the modern Chinese of Xi’s campaign has been unprecedented and with CPC is going to complete 100 years of its establish - state remains a Leninist system, like those of Cuba, these initiatives President Xi Jinping is targeting ment in July 2021. Maintaining political grip since North Korea, and Laos. Since 2012 President Xi Jin - some two million officials since late 2012. Experts its inception almost ten decades ago, the CPC has ping came to power, he has consolidated his control argue that the antigraft movement, though extremely witnessed country’s rapid economic growth and rise over the infamously party, with many experts calling popular among Chinese people, may alienate some as a global power: facing challenges abroad and at him the most influential Chinese leader since Mao elites and paralyze governance at lower levels for home simultaneously, during the times of crises like Zedong. In 2017, the CPC reaffirmed President Xi fear of falling under the party corruption watchdog’s economic inequality and the coronavirus pandemic. Jinping’s dominance and elevated new officials to suspicions. The present escalating row between US & China over support him in setting the agenda for the one of the The 18th Party Congress in 2012 marked the peace - blame for the coronavirus pandemic is fast becoming largest economies in the world. ful transition of China’s leadership from Hu to Xi, a battle over the CPC’s legitimacy, raising the stakes The CPC relies on three pillars: control of person - then the 19th congress in 2017 solidified Xi’s ascent in an already fraught relationship. In castigating Chi - nel, propaganda, and the People’s Liberation Army. as a decisive leader. In the reform era that followed na for its failure to contain the outbreak, senior US Around 70 percent of its nearly ninety million mem - the death of Chairman Mao and his personality cult, officials have gone out of their way to portray the bers are men; farmers, herdsmen, and fishermen Deng Xiaoping steered the party from strongman crisis as a deadly illustration of the threat that Com - make up roughly 30 percent of its membership. rule to consensus rule (or even collective leader - munist party rule poses the Chinese people – and the The CPC convenes its National Party Congress (NPC) ship) among the elite and institutionalized the trans - world beyond.This need to know about CPC and its every five years to set major policies and choose the fer of power from one leader to the next, with each functioning, role and strength. Central Committee, which comprises around 370 president serving a maximum of two five-year terms. President Xi Jinping, who President Xi Jinping, who is the supreme leader of members and alternates including ministers, senior These principles had dictated leadership succession the CPC has acquired power in 2012, has accrued regulatory officials, provincial leaders, and military since the early 1980s. is the supreme leader more political power than any Chinese leader since officers. The Central Committee acts as a sort of In March 2018, the congress amended China’s consti - Chairman Mao Zedong.Xi has amassed vast author - board of directors for the CPC, and its mandate is to tution to roll back term limits for China’s president, of the CPC has acquired ity after being named party general secretary in select the Politburo, which has twenty-five members. paving the way for Xi to remain officially in power 2012, effectively becoming leader for life. He took In turn, the Politburo elects through backroom ne - beyond 2022. power in 2012, has accrued over as leader of the military to head party bodies gotiations the Politburo Standing Committee, which No doubt that CPC is in firm control of the People’s that oversee economic reform and other important functions as the epicenter of the CPC’s power and Republic of China and transformed China from less more political power than issues.It was a break with two previous generations leadership. The Standing Committee currently has developed country to one of the most scientifically of leadership, which were based on consensus among seven members, but membership has ranged from advanced country of the world. The CPC decision any Chinese leader since members of the ruling party’s inner circle of pow - five to nine people. Xi, who took over from Hu Jintao making is based on democratic Centralism and has er, the Standing Committee.That has allowed Xi to in 2012, sits atop the system as general secretary. He not only succeeded in feeding more than one billion Chairman Mao Zedong.Xi push through ambitious plans, including the multi-bil - is also the president and head of the military, exert - Chinese people but has considerably raised their liv - lion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative, to expand trade ing enormous influence in setting government policy. ing standard. We can rightly mention CPC as a force has amassed vast authority by building ports, railways and other trade-related in - The premier, Li Keqiang, heads the State Council, behind China’s Social, economic and political power. frastructure across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. China’s equivalent of a cabinet. – Mr. Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani is Secretary-General after being named party Undoubtedly, inspired by the Russian Revolution, the As long as China’s power politics & its transition are Pakistan-China Friendship Association Khyber CPC was founded in 1921 on the principles of Marx - concerned, the party leadership succession is de - Chapter & President Radio China Listener’s Club general secretary in 2012 ism-Leninism. Tensions between the Communist par - cided through internal negotiations. These complex his email syeed,[email protected] IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, September 18, 2020 ‘Pandemic Briefs the world’s top security Biden warning threat’ for Uk over NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary General Antonio post-Brexit Guterres has called the coro- navirus pandemic the world’s deal top security threat, and called for greater cooperation in con- DNA trolling outbreaks and develop- ing an affordable vaccine. NEW YORK: Joe Biden has “The outbreak remains out of said he will not allow peace control”, Secretary-General in Northern Ireland to be- Antonio?Guterres declared come a “casualty of Brexit” in his press conference on if he is elected US President Wednesday, ahead of the UN in November. General Assembly (UNGA) The Democratic candidate High Level Week, noting that said any UK-US trade deal soon one million lives will be had to be “contingent” on “lost to the virus”. respect for the Good Friday Recognizing that many pin Agreement. Foreign Secre- their hopes on a vaccine, he tary Dominic Raab has been said, “let’s be clear: there is no trying to reassure US politi- panacea in a pandemic”. cians about the latest Brexit “A vaccine alone cannot developments during a trip solve this crisis, certainly to Washington. US Secre- not in the near term”, UN tary of State Mike Pompeo chief stressed. “We need to massively expand new said he trusted the UK to and existing tools that can “get this right”. respond to new cases and pro- But US Speaker Nancy vide vital treatment to suppress Pelosi said there was “no transmission and save lives, chance” of a UK-US trade especially over the next 12 deal getting through the US months”. He emphasized that Congress if the UK violated because the virus “respects no international agreements, borders”, a vaccine must be undermining the Good Fri- seen as “a global public good”, day Agreement. affordable and available to all, After a meeting with Mr but it requires “a quantum leap Raab, the Speaker of the ISLAMABAD: Players of Nishtar and Rising Stars Hockey clubs posing for a group picture on the occasion of a match with ARL in funding”. – APP House of Representatives Rawalpindi, played at Shahnaz Sheikh Stadium Rawalpindi. Nishtar defeated ARL. – DNA said the UK’s exit from the Wanted int’l EU could not be allowed to “imperil” peace in Northern drug kingpin Ireland. She said the lower house of Congress, which arrested is currently controlled by EU-Indonesia reaffirm DUBAI: The Dubai Police her party, would defend have arrested Denis Matoshi, the 1998 Good Friday a leader of the Albanian-speak- Agreement as a “beacon of ing “Kompania Bello” gang, a hope for peace-loving peo- transnational organised crime ple throughout the whole commitment to Green Growth syndicate involved in drug world”. And Mr Biden, who trafficking and smuggling oper- is going up against US Pres- We are aware that the post-pandemic-economic recovery period would be challenging, especially ations between South America ident Donald Trump in No- and Europe with an estimated vember’s election on how to keep the economic recovery efforts still on the sustainable development track street value of 350 million eu- ros (Dh1.523 billion). opment programmes with EU and Indonesia have and its Member States shock of our generation, af- ing EU grants with loans As part of an internation- 120,000 years DNA Indonesia. made great progress in ad- have recently launched a fecting all societies globally. from EU Member States de- al operation code-named “We are aware that the dressing joint priorities and “Team Europe” package As “Team Europe”, the EU velopment banks, will sup- ‘Los Blancos’, Dubai Police old footprints BRUSSELS: The Minister post-pandemic-economic global challenges, includ- to support Indonesia’s re- and its Member States are port priority reform areas arrested the suspect who for National Development recovery period would be ing addressing the current sponse to the coronavirus determined to cooperate and sustainable infrastruc- is wanted by the Italian au- found Planning/ Head of Bap- challenging, especially on health crisis and addressing pandemic. A total of EUR with Indonesia to face the ture investments in areas thorities on charges of crim- penas of the Republic of In- how to keep the economic climate change. EU and 200 million (approximately crisis. Through joint efforts, such as renewable energy; inal complicity and leading a donesia Suharso Monoarfa, recovery efforts still on the EU Member States’ coop- IDR 3.4 trillion) have been we can overcome the health The launch of the Marine drug-trafficking gang at an Web Desk together with the European sustainable development eration with Indonesia sup- dedicated to supply protec- crisis and ensure a green Biodiversity and Support international level. The op- WASHINGTON: Around Union (EU) Ambassador track. The sustainable en- port economic growth, the tive equipment, work with and sustainable recovery”, of Coastal Fisheries in the eration, which involved the 120,000 years ago in what to Indonesia, H.E. Mr Vin- vironment is one of the na- health system, education, civil society and vulnerable said H.E. Vincent Piket, EU Coral Triangle project, to anti-drug departments of 10 is now northern Saudi Ara- cent Piket, launched the tional priorities and agenda social inclusion, and envi- groups, and investments to Ambassador to Indonesia. enhance capacity for ma- countries, resulted in ap- bia, a small band of homo EU-Indonesia Cooperation that needs to be considered ronmental protection. In strengthen the health sec- Recent highlights of EU-In- rine ecosystem manage- prehending 20 wanted gang Publication 2020 in a virtual on all sector’s targets. all these areas, cooperation tor. Looking forward, coop- donesia cooperation in- ment in North Maluku and leaders in a synchronised sapiens stopped to drink series of raids last Tuesday. and forage at a shallow lake online event in Jakarta on We believe that efforts to projects aim at exchang- eration with Indonesia will clude: ARISE Plus – Indo- North Sulawesi; Thursday (17/9). Encapsu- pursue quality economic ing knowledge, developing include innovative methods nesia: the new trade-related Continued support to mo- Revealing the details of the that was also frequented arrest, Colonel Saeed Al Qa- by camels, buffalo, and ele- lating efforts in advancing growth can only be obtained skills and building capac- to finance the green tran- assistance programme will bility in higher education, sustainable development mzi, director of the Wanted phants bigger than any spe- if, at the same time, we also ities, which is reflected sition, urban development promote inclusive and sus- including over 1,600 annual Persons Department at Du- cies seen today. The people to mitigating the impacts preserve the environment,” in this year’s publication and the sustainable manage- tainable economic growth, scholarships awarded to In- bai Police, said they placed may have hunted the large of climate change, the pub- Minister Monoarfa said via theme, “Building Capacity ment of natural resources. boost job creation, and con- donesian students through the suspect under close sur- mammals but they did not lication also highlights key video conference. for Green Growth”. “The coronavirus pandemic tribute to Indonesia’s trade the EU’s Erasmus+ pro- veillance over several days stay long, using the water- achievements of the EU and With a partnership that In response to the global is the most abrupt and big- competitiveness; gramme and Member States’ before receiving the Red ing hole as a waypoint on a its Member States’ devel- spans over 40 years, the health challenge, the EU gest social and economic Three new projects, blend- scholarship schemes. Notice against him. – APP longer journey. This detailed scene was re- constructed by researchers in a new study published Turkey fights for in Science Advances on Wednesday, following the discovery of ancient human justice: Erdogan and animal footprints in the its political drift caused by Nefud Desert that shed new DNA its leader and turn to re- light on the routes our an- sponsible policy?” cient ancestors took as they ANKARA :Critics of Turkish “If all of these questions can spread out of Africa. foreign policy should stop be answered with a realistic Today, the Arabian Peninsu- accusing Ankara and instead and sincere ‘yes,’ it would la is characterized by vast, oppose the conditions in the become necessary for us arid deserts that would have region that make it neces- to review the policy we fol- been inhospitable to early sary for Turkey to champion low,” said Erdogan.Erdogan people and the animals they peace and justice, said the also demanded that the Eu- hunted down. nation’s president on Thurs- ropean Union abandon its But research over the last day. “They say, ‘Why is Tur- double standards against decade has shown this key involved in Syria, Libya, Turkey. Turkey has given wasn’t always the case -- due the Eastern Mediterranean, support to Libya’s legitimate to natural climate variation Africa, the Balkans, the Cau- government based in the cap- it experienced much green- casus, and Central Asia?” ital Tripoli against the putsch- er and more humid condi- Recep Tayyip Erdogan told ist warlord Khalifa Haftar, tions in a period known as a group of ruling Justice and whose forces left behind the last interglacial. Development (AK) Party’s mass graves in a recent re- provincial heads at party treat. Since 2016 Turkey has Neymar headquarters in the capital also sent troops across its Ankara. But, he added, “If southern border into Syria banned for Turkey retreats, will Syria to eliminate the threat to lo- enjoy peace and freedom?... cals from the terrorist YPG/ two matches “If Turkey turns its back to PKK and prevent them from what is happening in Libya, forming a terrorist corridor DNA will putschists hand over next to Turkey. PARIS: Neymar received a power to the legitimate In its more than 30-year ter- government?” Referring to two-match ban Wednesday ror campaign against Turkey, French President Emma- for his red card against Mar- the PKK – listed as a terrorist nuel Macron, who has tried seille as the French league organization by Turkey, the to block Turkey’s foreign announced it would open US and the European Union policy goals in the Eastern an investigation into accusa- – has been responsible for Mediterranean and else- tions of racism by the Brazil the deaths of nearly 40,000 where, he said: “If Turkey people, including women, forward against Alvaro Gon- ISLAMABAD:WHO’s Country Representative to Pakistan, DR. Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala presenting a shield to Special steps back, will France end children, and infants.’ zalez. Angel Di Maria will Assistant To The Prime Minister on national health services, regulations and coordination, DR. Faisal Sultan. – DNA also be summoned to the league’s next disciplinary commission meeting on September 23 over claims he spat at Marseille defend- ‘Water-saving technologies to be introduced more extensively’ er Gonzalez during PSG’s 1-0 loss which ended with a The level of energy and water consumption is rather high in growing cotton and grain crops. In particular, 8 billion mass brawl and five players sent off. Neymar was sent kilowatt-hours of power and 2.4 trillion soums of budgetary funds are spent annually to ensure the operation off for slapping Gonzalez result of furrow irrigation, about 5-6 bil- ernment have adopted 11 resolutions far from satisfactory. Thus, water-saving assignment of loans to farms and clusters on the back of the head and DNA lion cubic meters or 20% of water is lost in this area, and everything conducive technologies have been introduced only through commercial banks with the use of accused the Spaniard of call- in the fields every year. In these circum- for proper operation of the water in - on 285 thousand hectares, which is 7% of funds from international financial institu- ing him a “monkey”. Gonza- TASHKENT: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stances, water saving and accounting gain dustry have been delivered. the land. In this regard, the lags are es- tions. The widespread introduction of wa- lez denies the allegation. chaired a video session on measures for the in extreme significance. Over the past Nevertheless, the efforts undertaken so pecially noticeable in the Kashkadarya, ter-saving technologies will lead to growth “We know there was an ex- introduction of water-saving technologies two years, the President and the gov - far, as it was noted at the meeting, are still Bukhara and Khorezm regions. Furkat, in demand for them. Yet the capacities of change of words. But right now, and the implementation of public-private Buka, Chinaz, Sardoba, Takhtakupyr, 13 companies manufacturing such equip- there isn’t enough certainty to partnership projects in water management. Karauzak, Kasbi, Kyzyryk, Muzrabat dis- ment in our country will barely be enough call in the players,” said Sebas- In our region, water shortage has been gain- tricts have not seen a single water saving to cover even half of the demand projected tien Deneux, president of the ing in significance. Over the past 10 years, project implemented. for the next year. To this end, responsible disciplinary commission. He the volume of water resources in Uzbeki- Therefore, the state of affairs in water re- executives were tasked with creating such said the investigation would stan, for example, has decreased by 12%, sources management in Karakalpakstan, enterprises in Samarkand, Tashkent and study the footage further to and by 15% this year compared to last year. regions and in the context of districts was Namangan regions. determine whether there was The level of energy and water consump- critically analyzed at the meeting, so were Thanks to an innovative solution in the enough evidence to substanti- tion is rather high in growing cotton and the urgent tasks to address the situation. sector, the laser leveling of the land, the ate the claims of racist abuse. grain crops. In particular, 8 billion kilo- The President urged, for instance, to ex- clusters have managed, when cultivating The goal will be to establish watt-hours of power and 2.4 trillion soums pand the area of land with water-saving more than 3 thousand hectares of lands, “what was actually said and of budgetary funds are spent annually technologies next year to cover 600 thou- to cut water consumption by 20-25%, what was actually heard”, to ensure the operation of more than 5 sand hectares. Directives were voiced on reduce application of fertilizers by 15%, Deneux added, while in- thousand pumps for irrigation of 2.5 mil- the allocation of necessary funds from the and increase yields by at least 10%. The sisting the commission lion hectares of land. An average of 800 national budget for these purposes, on the head of state stressed the importance of would only rule on “objec - thousand soums is spent for the supply of provision of subsidies to cover part of the spreading this experience, laser leveling tive, tangible elements.” water by pumps per hectare of land. As a expenses of entrepreneurs, as well as the of cotton, grain and rice fields. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, September 18, 2020 Spain: Court Briefs mulls Catalan China: Vaccines available president’s WHO warns disqualification of ‘alarming rates of for public in November Web Desk MADRID: Spain’s Supreme transmission’ “It is expected that ordinary people can receive COVID-19 vaccination in November or December,” she Court will consider Thurs- in Europe day an appeal by Catalan said. “We expect the vaccinations will remain effective for between one and three years” separatist president Quim DNA Wu Guizhen, chief biosafety “It is expected that ordinary weapon in containing the about safety. In July, China But now, China National Torra against a conviction DNA expert at the Chinese Center people can receive COVID-19 pandemic, which has re- launched a vaccine emer- Biotec Group — the Sinop- for disobedience that saw NEW YORK: The European for Disease Control and Pre- vaccination in November or sulted in nearly 30 million gency use program offering harm unit developing two of him disqualified from holding chapter of the World Health BEIJING: Research and devel- public office for 18 months. opment on COVID-19 vaccines vention, according to China December,” she said. “We cases worldwide. Although three experimental shots the emergency use vaccines Organization says it has seen Daily on Thursday. expect the vaccinations will re- it is effectively under developed by a unit of state — and Sinovac Biotech have If his appeal is rejected, Tor- “alarming rates of transmis- in China is progressing rapidly, ra could be dismissed from and they may be available for A vaccine usually has to main effective for between one control in China, some pharmaceutical giant China confirmed that at least tens sion” of Covid-19 across the complete three phases of and three years.” Faced with a experts have called for National Pharmaceutical of thousands of people have office in a move that risks region and warned coun- public use as early as Novem- exacerbating a bitter dispute ber, a senior virologist said. trials before gaining market deadly pandemic, countries vigilance to guard against Group (Sinopharm) and bi- been jabbed with the untest- tries against shortening approval. None of the people have been racing against new outbreaks in winter. opharmaceutical company ed inoculations. within Catalonia’s deeply di- quarantine periods. Five of the nine COVID-19 vided separatist movement vaccines that have entered who have received candidate time to research and develop China is treating tens of Sinovac Biotech. Among those who re- “The September case num- COVID-19 vaccines developed COVID-19 vaccines. A vac- thousands of its citizens The vaccines were aimed to ceived an early shot was and potentially trigger early bers should serve as a wake- phase 3 clinical trials globally regional elections. are being developed in Chi- by China for emergency use cine can normally take more with experimental corona- protect essential workers, in- the chief biosafety expert up call for all of us,” the have exhibited serious side than a decade to develop. virus vaccines that have cluding those in the medical for the country’s Center The case centers on the use WHO’s regional director for na, and they have produced of Catalan separatist sym- satisfying trial results, said effects or contracted the novel Effective vaccines have not had completed standard field, transportation industry for Disease Control and Europe Hans Kluge said. coronavirus, Wu said. been seen as a crucial testing — raising concerns and grocery store workers. Prevention. bols on public buildings in “Although these numbers this wealthy northeastern reflect more comprehensive region, whose regional gov- testing, it also shows alarm- ernment is pushing for inde- ing rates of transmission Virgin Atlantic pendence from Spain. If the across the region,” Kluge Free trade agreement Supreme Court ratifies the told a press conference, as Flights from Pakistan sentence, which was hand- the organisation said it was ed down in December by concerned about countries Catalonia’s top court, Torra which had decided to shorten on Sale Now between Pak-Turk urged would have to stand down -- nections to European desti- quarantine requirements. but he could defy the order. DNA nations will also be available including textile resulting in There has been a 167 per- The Catalan leader will be through code share and in- further reduction of Pakistan’s present when the hearing cent increase in the num- ISLAMABAD: Virgin Atlan- exports. He also emphasized terline partners. begins at noon (1000 GMT) ber of new people testing tic is delighted to announce on the need of transfer of tech- positive for Covid-19 in Alex McEwan, Commercial at the court in Madrid but is that flights from Pakistan to nology in various sectors and England, the National Manager - Pakistan, Virgin not expected to speak. The London Heathrow and Man- joint ventures under CPEC. Health Service’s Test and Atlantic commented, ‘’ We court has not said when its chester are on sale now with are excited to open bookings He also informed the Turkish Trace scheme said. businessmen about the low decision will be published. The scheme said pos - return Economy fares start- for our first ever flights to ing from PKR 103,600/-per housing scheme introduced itive cases have been Pakistan. This is a great op- by Pakistani PM which open rising since the start of person, Premium from PKR portunity to offer travellers vistas for the construction in- Brazil July and are now double 154,500/-and Upper Class from Pakistan even more dustry. He also suggested for the number recorded from PKR 353,100/-. choice when they travel to operational ITI known as Gul central bank when Test and Trace Flying three new routes UK and connect to USA, Train. launched in May. from Lahore to London experiencing our award win- The ambassador of both the maintains 2% Covid-19 has now infect- Heathrow, Islamabad to ning service on one of our countries made comprehen- interest rate ed over 30 million people London Heathrow, as well newest aircraft –787 Dream sive presentations on econom- worldwide. Worldometer as from Islamabad to Man- liner. Pakistan is one of the ic issues and assured their full tracker figures say more chester, subject to applica- largest foreign-born popula- support to the BoDs of the Web Desk ble regulatory approvals; tions within the UK and our forum to enhance the bilat- than 300,000,00 peo- eral trade to US$ 5 billion as BRASILIA: Brazil’s central ple have now contracted these new services will flights will offer the opportu- bank maintained its bench- operate on one of Virgin desired by the heads of the the disease, while over nity to visit and reunite with states. They further said that mark interest rate Wednesday 945,000 died from it. Atlantic’s newest, most friends and relatives. Along- both the countries passing at two percent, a record low, The disease originated in fuel efficient aircraft, the side our Lahore and Islama- through Covid-19 pandemic highlighting its “caution” in China’s Wuhan and has 787-9 boasting31 Upper bad services to London, the which has badly hurt the trade the face of uncertainty related spread around the world Class suites,35 Premium Manchester to Islamabad of economy of both the coun- to the coronavirus pandemic. prompting a race for a vac- and 192 Economy seats. service is very exciting as tries reducing their economic The move ends a spree of nine cine by almost all major These new services will it is our first route in Asia activities. They advised to consecutive cuts, and most pharmaceutical companies. open up over 290,000 seats from Manchester.’’ intensify interaction between analysts predict that the rate between Pakistan and the Virgin Atlantic will also offer the business communities of — which stood at 6.5 percent in June 2019 — will remain at two UK annually whilst also a fast, efficient cargo ser- both of countries. Libian PM The Board of Directors also percent until at least the end offering seamless, speedy vice presenting new oppor- ence of Ambassadors of Paki- the Head of the States of both of the year. The central bank’s connections and a con- tunities for companies look- DNA stan to Turkey Syrus Sajjad the countries.He however was exchanged views on various wants to quit specific sectors including pow- monetary policy committee in sistent long-haul onboard ing to export and import Qazi and Ambassador of Tur- of the opinion that being com- a statement emphasized the experience for customers KARACHI: The Federation of key to Pakistan Mustafa Yarda- petitors in textile and denim er, solar energy, marble, tex- goods such as fresh pro- tile, tourism, education, surgi- “uncertainties over the rate of DNA travelling from Pakistan duce and textiles between Pakistan Chambers of Com- kul who acknowledge the fabric, Turkey should consider growth of the economy” and merce & Industry (FPCCI) cal instruments, construction TRIPOLI: Fayez al-Sarraj, to onwards destinations prime markets in the UK efforts of FPCCI and TOBB concession to Pakistani prod- indicated that “inflation is ex- and Union of Chambers and towards promotion of bilateral ucts at far with these availed etc and also discussed the the head of Libya’s interna- throughout North America, and US, and Pakistan. need of organizing business pected to increase in the short Commodity Exchange of Tur- economic cooperation. by EU, so that Pakistani prod- term.” Inflation rose to 0.7 per- tionally-recognised govern- including New York JFK, Flights from Pakistan are key (TOBB) has urged upon Speaking on the occa- ucts could made vide and help road shows, forums, and trade ment, has said he wants to Los Angeles, Washington, on sale now. For further in- fairs to explore new avenues cent from January to August, the Governments to foster sion, Prof. Dr. Omer Bolat, balance trade gap. with a forecast of 1.94 percent quit by the end of October Boston and San Francisco formation or to book visit the process of signing equita- Co-Chairman TPC Forum He also highlighted that there of business and investment in and hand over power to a via London Heathrow. Con- www.virginatlantic.com. both countries. Sheikh Sultan for the year, well below the tar- ble and balanced Free Trade (Turkish chapter) said that was enormous opportunities get of four percent and target new executive authority as Agreement (FTA) to unleash the bilateral trade between Pa- for collaboration in various Rehman, Vice President- FPC- efforts to find a political solu- CI spoke about collaboration range of 2.5 to 5.5 percent. enormous potential available kistan and Turkey is very low sectors including tourism, This small change, however, tion to the country’s years- markets. and and mutual efforts and in- education, construction, in- in education and SMEs sec- long conflict gather pace. In tor, seeking the support of masks a very sharp increase MEPs call for EU This was transpired in a joint itiatives of both Chambers will frastructure development, in the price of food (up 6.1 a brief televised speech on meeting of the Board of Di- help us achieve our goal. Mr. health, entertainment etc. He TOBB in both sectors. Na- seer Hayatt Magoo Sr. Vice percent over the first months Wednesday, al-Sarraj said sanctions against rectors of Pak-Turkey Cham- Amjad Rafi, Co-Chairman TPC further said that Pakistan’s ex- of the year), including a surge United Nations-brokered ber of Commerce organized Forum (Pakistan Chapter) em- ports to Turkey is hampered by Chairman of TPCCIF also spoke about the exploration in essentials for the average talks between the country’s via zoom link, which was phasized on the need of early the imposition of countervail- Brazilian diet, with rice up rival factions have led to a Belarusian President co-chaired by Mr. Amjad Rafi implementation of FTA for en- ing duties by Turkey and the of new sectors and areas for joint ventures and non-tra- 19.3 percent and black beans “new preparatory phase” to from Pakistan and Dr. Omar hancement of bilateral trade recent enhancement of cus- up 28.9 percent. unify Libyan institutions and cal and social stakehold- Bolt from Turkish side in pres- as decided in the recent visit of tom duties on various items ditional items. prepare for parliamentary DNA ers. They also reiterate and presidential elections. “I the many calls for new, announce to all my sincere BRUSSELS: In a resolu- free and fair elections to wish to cede my functions tion adopted by 574 votes take place as soon as pos - to the next administration in favour, 37 against with sible under international before the end of October at 82 abstentions on Thurs- supervision. the latest,” he declared from day, the European Parlia- MEPs call for EU sanc - the capital, Tripoli. ment rejects the official tions against the group Al-Sarraj is head of the results of the “so-called of individuals responsible Tripoli-based Govern- presidential elections” for falsifying the election ment of National Accord in Belarus on 9 August results and for the vio - (GNA), while eastern Lib - this year, as these elec - lent repression in Bela- ya and much of the south tions were conducted in rus, including President is controlled by renegade a “flagrant violation of Lukashenko, and call on military commander all internationally recog- EU member states in the Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan nised standards”. Once Council to implement National Army (LNA). the term of office for Haftar’s LNA - which is these restrictive meas- the incumbent authori- backed by the United ures without delay, in Arab Emirates, Egypt tarian leader Alexander close coordination with and Russia - launched Lukashenko expires on international partners. an offensive in April 5 November, Parliament MEPs also staunch- 2019 trying to capture will no longer recognise ly condemn the mass Tripoli from al-Sarraj’s him as the president of arrests and ongoing government. the country. violent crackdown on In the meantime, MEPs peaceful protesters, Rich nations welcome the recently es- strike leaders and jour - tablished Coordination nalists in the country, cornered half of Council as an “interim with many reports of representation of the ill-treatment, rape and future Covid-19 people demanding demo- torture emerging from cratic change” in Belarus Belarusian detention vaccine that is open to all politi - centres and jails. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador designate to Sweden, Zahoor Ahmed called on President Dr. Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA WASHINGTON: A group of wealthy nations represent- ing 13 percent of the glob- al population have already bought up more than half of the promised doses of future Covid-19 vaccines, Zong 4G plays an important role under CPEC according to a report by Ox- fam on Wednesday. We’re geared to go farther in our support of the project and we will let this The non-governmental or- country achieve prosperity and a better life for its citizens,” he said ganization analyzed deals tunities in Pakistan. toward Digital Pakistan is a matter of stan are will complement each other. ages. With multiple projects and or - struck by pharmaceuticals Zong 4G’s remarkable contribution to sheer pride for us,” he adds. Together CPEC and Digital Pakistan are ganizations coming together to build and vaccine producers for FIAZ CH CPEC is made possible by the opera- “CPEC is moving ahead at an impressive a unified goal to which we’re marching synergies, Zong is serving them as the five leading vaccine ISLAMABAD: Among the major cata- tor’s passion for empowering Pakistan pace and we’re satisfied with how we with one enabling the other,” he said, an enabler of the initiative. candidates currently in late- lysts and enablers of CPEC’s sustained and its people. Having a strong faith in at Zong have helped in the realization adding: “CPEC is bringing long due pros- Geared to connect far-flung areas of stage trials, based on data progress has been Pakistan’s preferred the ability of technology to alter lives of projects with seamless connectivity perity and opportunities to the regions.” Pakistan, Zong has made investments collected by the analytics connectivity partner Zong 4G, Gwadar and elevate lifestyles, Zong has spear- that’s also affordable,” shares Wang Hua. In essence, the project is all about amounting to over $ 3 billion in Pakistan company Airfinity. Pro reported on Thursday. headed the country’s digital transfor- “Interestingly, CPEC and Digital Paki- connecting people and creating link - and is providing super-fast connectivity “Access to a life-saving In a majority of CPEC projects, Zong mation for many years. along the route of the Corridor. vaccine shouldn’t depend 4G is playing the role of primary con - From being the pioneers of 4G in Pa - The company is acting as a key facilitator on where you live or how nectivity provider, mainly because of kistan, first successful 5G testing to by providing connectivity along the length much money you have,” its unrivalled network footprint and MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) and breadth of CPEC and is helping vari- said Robert Silverman of best-in-class high-speed data products and NB-IoT trials, Zong continues to ous projects connect seamlessly. “We are Oxfam America. “The de- and services that have stimulated digi- lead the industry through its techno - here to serve Pakistan and Pakistanis velopment and approval of tal penetration in the country. logical prowess. in all ways possible, and for CPEC, no a safe and effective vaccine With over 36 Million subscribers “Most of us don’t even realize the lev - other network could be as natural a is crucial, but equally im- the 100% owned subsidiary of China el of interaction that we will have with connectivity partner as Zong 4G is,” portant is making sure the Mobile Communications Corpora- technology in years to come, and we’re Wang Hua said. “We’re powering Pakistan vaccines are available and tion, Zong 4G, has seen exponen - not even talking about some distant fu- and the CPEC project with our widest net- affordable to everyone. Cov- tial growth in the last few years to ture,” shares Wang Hua, Chairman and work of over 13,000 towers, best-in-class 4G, id-19 anywhere is Covid-19 increase it by 10 folds to about 22%. CEO Zong told Gwadar Pro. and unbeatable bundles and packages that everywhere.” The five vac- Being the Chinese communication “The things are changing rapidly but are tailored to the project’s requirements. cines analyzed were from company in Pakistan, Zong 4G has we’re glad that Pakistan is keeping its We’re geared to go farther in our sup - AstraZeneca, Gamaleya/ also helped foster economic activ - pace with technological transforma- port of the project and we will let this Sputnik, Moderna, Pfizer ities creating 3,500 direct and over tion. The fact that Zong 4G has a key country achieve prosperity and a bet- and Sinovac. – APP 200,000 in-direct employment oppor- role to play in the nation’s progress ter life for its citizens,” he said. IslamabadFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Time to adopt Briefs information Pakistan keen to deepen and technology, Rape victim says PM identified perpetrators, diversify ties with Germany DNA HARIPUR: Prime Minis- says Chohan Senators Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Convener of the Pakistan-Germany Friendship ter Imran Khan says the government is committed DNA Group in the Senate emphasized the need for exploring new avenues of cooperation to promote science and LAHORE: Punjab infor- Sayed, Convener of the Paki- technology for progress in mation minister Fayyaz-ul- A.M.Bhatti stan-Germany Friendship Group the country. Addressing Hasan Chohan on Thursday in the Senate emphasized the the inaugural ceremony announced that the Lahore ISLAMABAD: Saleem Mandviwal- need for exploring new avenues of of Pak-Austria Institute of motorway gang-rape victim la, Deputy Chairman Senate of cooperation. He emphasized the Applied Sciences and Tech- has identified both perpe- Pakistan emphasized the need to need for increasing parliamentary nology in Haripur Thursday, trators of the crime. further strengthen the existing bi- linkages to bring people of the two the Prime Minister said ‘we “The lady has identified lateral relations between Pakistan sides more closely. He said that are moving in the right di- both Abid and Shafqat,” and Germany through enhancing Germany is a friendly country and rection with a focus on ed- Chohan told a press confer- parliamentary ties and coopera- we desire to further enhance co- ucation, science, technology ence in Lahore. tion in various areas of mutual in- operation with Germany. and knowledge economy. “It was due to Waqar-ul- terest. He said this while talking The Ambassador said that we have The institute will offer Hasan’s arrest that we were to Bernhard Schlagheck, Ambas- a decentralized system like Paki- courses in artificial intel- able to reach Shafqat,” he sador of Germany in Pakistan here stan and there are many similari- ligence, engineering, food added. Abid Ali, the prime at Parliament House on Thursday. ties between Pakistan and Germa- technology and various oth- suspect in the case, remains The Deputy Chairman Senate ob- ny. He said that Pakistan is a great er disciplines. Imran Khan at large, while Shafqat Ali served that parliamentary parleys country with hospitable people said the government is col- was arrested on Monday for are highly significant in creating and lovely culture. laborating with five Chinese his alleged involvement in an atmosphere of understanding He also expressed his well wish- and three Austrian univer- the case. and therefore the parliamentary es to the Deputy Chairman and sities for technological ad- The next day, he was re- friendship groups from both sides trade relations with Germany. He Senator Mandviwalla underscored the people of both sides as there agreed with his views for en- vancement in Pakistan. manded into police custody need to play an active role. also recalled his visits to Germany the need to bring the trade bodies exists a huge scope for investment hanced bilateral cooperation and He said in the second phase for 14 days by an account- He said that Pakistan desires to and said that both sides share a vi- and chambers of commerce more in different sectors. interaction at parliamentary and of CPEC, special economic ability court. The incident expand further the economic and sion aimed at development. close to each other for benefit of Senators Mushahid Hussain other levels. zones will be established and has drawn nationwide con- industry will be relocated in demnation from human Pakistan. Emphasizing the rights activists, politicians importance of education, and the public in general Karot Hydropower the Prime Minister said the over a lack of safety over the Fakhar Imam seeks more we invest in education, route as well as the attitude station spillway open the better it would be for our of the lead investigator, La- country as well as for our fu- hore Capital City Police Of- to traffic: Gwadar Pro ture generations. ficer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh. Turkish investmentvisit of President of Turkey to Pakistan this year and sign- ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and ing of Strategic Framework Agreement (SEF) between the $3,552m Reference Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Thursday invited Turkey two countries. for investing in dairy farming, agribusiness and food pro- He mentioned that SEF would go a long way to further foreign against cessing sectors of Pakistan, which would help to further strengthen the relations as well as development of agricul- strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations of both ture and live stock sector in Pakistan. assistance Parvez Elahi the countries. Talking to Turkish Ambassador, Ihsan Musta- He informed we were waiting for the composition of JWG on received fa Yurdakul, who called on him, the minister said that the agriculture and water and meeting dates from the Turkish sent: NAB longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Tur- side. He mentioned that Pakistan side was ready to conduct key spans over centuries. first meeting of the JWG on Agriculture and Water under DNA DNA He appreciated Turkey’s efforts to provide assistance to Pa- the SEF virtually given the current situation of COVID-19. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has kistan in various areas and welcome its interest in the de- Pakistan and Turkey have signed Strategic Economic LAHORE: A reference received foreign assistance velopment of agriculture and live stock sector development. Framework (SEF) on February 14, 2020. amounting to over 3,552 against Punjab Assembly He said that Pakistan and Turkey had vast potential for col- The Secretary, MNFS&R has been appointed as Focal Per- Speaker Chuhdary Parvez million dollars as loans and laboration in the field of agriculture and livestock research. son of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture and personnel have adhered to grants from various bilater- Elahi has been sent to the Syed Fakhar Imam also highlighted the significance of the Water under the SEF. – APP DNA construct it with high stand- National Accountability Bu- al and multilateral develop- ards, high requirements and ment partners to address reau (NAB) chairman for ISLAMABAD: After 867 high quality. approval, the anti-graft body the health related and so- Pak elected days of construction, the “It was a difficult and long cio-economic challenges informed the Lahore High Top opposition parties in spillway road bridge for journey,” Qian recalled, “in Court on Wednesday, media caused by COVID-19. to CPC Karot Hydropower Station past two years, we have This was stated by Minister reported on Thursday. was completed and officially faced the challenge of fre- A two-judge bench compris- for Economic Affairs Makh- disarray over APC agenda Khayyam Abbasi open to traffic, Gwadar Pro quent and fierce flood. doom Khusro Bakhtiar in a ing Justice Raja Shahid Me- reported on Thursday. Karot During the rainy season, hmood Abbasi and Justice ISLAMABAD: Pakistan written reply to the National “None of the two parties are ready to remove the Hydropower Station, one of the project site is often sud- Assembly during the ques- Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry has been elected to the the flagship projects under denly heavy rain. It brought of the LHC was hearing a incumbent govt,” the sources said adding that they, Committee for Programme tion hour on Thursday. CPEC, has been contracted huge difficulties for the con- The Minister said the G-20 petition by the Chaudhry however, have failed to woo Maulana Fazl on the matter and Coordination (CPC) by to build by China Gezhouba struction of the project.” brothers challenging reo- securing 52 votes from the countries provided relief top opposition parties in- bent regime. Group Co., (CGGC). However, the greater diffi- of 2012.47 million dollars pening of three 20-year-old DNA cluding Pakistan Muslim “None of the two parties 54-member United Nations According to CGGC, the culty lies in February 2020. inquiries against them by Economic and Social Coun- through debt service sus- League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pa- are ready to remove the opening of the spillway road The outbreak of COVID-19 pension. He said the exter- the corruption watchdog. ISLAMABAD: Top opposi- kistan People’s Party (PPP), incumbent government,” cil (ECOSOC). This over- bridge is a milestone in the caused a severe dearth of The court was further in- whelming support consti- nal economic assistance tion parties seemed to be and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fa- the sources said adding that construction of Karot Hy- personnel and equipment provided a fiscal space to formed that an inquiry into in disarray over the agenda zl (JUI-F) have reservations they, however, have failed to tutes 96 percent of the total dropower station. It was for- idled. Therefore, the produc- assets beyond means case, tally. Pakistan’s reelection the government to divert of the scheduled all parties over the agenda of the mul- woo Maulana Fazl ur Reh- mally opened on Sep 13th. tion schedule of the whole financial resources for sav- also involving PML-Q Pres- conference on September ti-parties conference. man on the matter. to the CPC is a resound- Qian Tu, a Chinese staff of project laged far behind. ident Shujaat Hussain, was ing validation of Pakistan’s ing lives and livelihoods 20 after disagreements have “All three of them had sep- The sources having knowl- Karot project, has recorded In order to finish the con- of the people and mitigate in its final stage. emerged over the course of arate agenda,” they said edge of the matter said that meaningful engagement the process of construction. struction on time, Pakistani When asked about time the within the United Nations economic impact of the action against the incum- adding that PPP wants any dissents among the parties He said, the Karot Hydro- and Chinese staff united, 24 COVID-19. He said it also NAB still required to file the bent federal government, struggle against the govern- ran so high that even they as well as its contributions power Station embodies hours to stick to their posts. references, a special prose- in the areas of international helped to improve foreign quoting sources a private ment within the constitu- could not agree to hold the the profound friendship be- The project team also contin- exchanges reserves, stabi- cutor informed the bench television channel reported tional ambit while PML-N APC at Zardari House and economic cooperation and tween Pakistan and China. ued to optimize the construc- that the reference against Sustainable Development lize exchange rate and build Thursday. also had reservations over the venue had to be changed Since the start of the project, tion plan and use advanced buffers against external eco- Parvez Elahi of illegal ap- According to sources, the any move against the incum- later to a local hotel. Goals (SDGs). both Pakistani and Chinese technology and equipment. pointment was lying with nomic shocks. The House the NAB chairman for a for- has been prorogued. mal approval. Pakistan In this reference, the Committee PML-Q leader is accused belies Indian of misuse of authority and to manage making illegal appointments minister in the local government Karachi board during his stint as Adnan Yousaf package chief minister of Punjab. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected baseless DNA 22 institutes assertions made by the Indian Minister of State KARACHI: A 10-member closed for External Affairs, V. committee has been noti- over SOPs Muraleedharan, in Rajya fied under the chairperson- Sabha. With its gross and ship of Sindh Chief Minis- violation systematic human rights vi- ter Syed Murad Ali Shah olations and state-terrorism to manage the affairs of a in IIOJK, India cannot mis- special Rs1.1-trillion devel- DNA lead the world community opment package announced ISLAMABAD: At least 22 by levelling unfounded alle- recently by Prime Minister educational institutions gations against others. It is Imran Khan, media report- have been closed across India that has vitiated the ed on Thursday. the country in 24 hours for atmosphere with its illegal According to a notification violating standard operating and unilateral measures of dated September 15, the procedures (SOPs) desig- 5 August 2019 in IIOJK and chairperson of the Sindh nated for the prevention of with continuous belligerent Planning and Development coronavirus spread. rhetoric and aggressive ac- Department’s Board and According to National Com- tions. The onus is on India the provincial chief secre- mand and Operation Center to create an enabling envi- tary would be the Provin- (NCOC), 16 institutes have ronment by rescinding its il- cial Coordination and Im- been shut down in Khyber legal and unilateral actions, plementation Committee’s Pakhtunkhwa (KP). ending its state-terrorism (PCIC) secretary and mem- In Karachi’s Korangi, two against the Kashmiri peo- ber, respectively. private schools have also ple, and agreeing to resolve A representative each of been sealed for commenc- the Jammu & Kashmir dis- ISLAMABAD: Brigadier Mehmet Suha Oztekin and Captain Goksel Ortamevzi, newly appointed Defence the Pakistan Army’s V ing classes of primary sec- pute in accordance with in- and Naval Attaches of the Republic of Turkey to Pakistan visited Embassy of Azerbaijan and met Corps, the National Dis- tions. The concerned au- ternational legitimacy. with Colonel Mehman Novruzov, Defence Attache of the Embassy of Azerbaijan. – DNA aster Management Au- thorities said that an action thority, and the federal will also be taken against government, as well as the the principals of teh respec- city administrator, Karachi tive institutes. Commissioner, local gov- Meanwhile, Sindh Educa- ernment secretary, and the tion Minister Senator Saeed Pak, Iraq vow to give pilgrims best facilities transport and mass transit Ghani said that eight staff secretary, would also be on members in two colleges of Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri added that the Pakistani government is also finalizing a new pilgrimage the PCIC as its members. District Matiari have been policy to facilitate the pilgrimage of its citizens The primary goal of the tested coronavirus positive committee is to plan the in just two days after reo- to Iraq to mark the 40th of Arbaeen will be in ac- protocols and the health- Pakistan’s Minister of by land to visit the holy development projects that pening educational insti- DNA day of martyrdom of Imam cordance with the health care of the pilgrims. Religious Affairs called sites in Iran and the holy are set to be implemented tutes across the country. Hossein (AS),” the state- for effective measures to shrines in Iraq. by the respective govern- In a post on social-network- ISLAMABAD: The Ambas- ment said. protect the health of Pa- Sistan and Baluchestan ment authorities under the ing website Twitter, the sador of Iraq Hamid Abbas The two sides discussed kistanis at Iraqi airports, Province is the only way provincial chief executive’s minister said that both the Lafta met with minister of the facilities for Pakistani especially in Baghdad and for Pakistan to connect to supervision. It would also colleges have been closed. Religious Affairs Pir Noor- citizens to travel to Iraq Najaf Ashraf. Central Asia and Europe, offer a platform to resolve On the other hand, Pa- ul-Haq Qadri on Thursday and other necessary meas- Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri add- as well as to Iraq. any challenges and serve as kistan has reported six at Iraqi Embassy to review ures. ed that the Pakistani gov- Despite the Corona epidem- a coordination forum. deaths in last 24 hours by ways to send pilgrims to The Iraqi ambassador also ernment is also finalizing ic, the great Arbaeen pro- The PCIC would further novel coronavirus as the Iraq for Arbaeen. briefed the Pakistani Min- a new pilgrimage policy to cession without the pres- ensure that timelines are number of positive cases “The government of Bagh- ister on the pilgrimage pol- facilitate the pilgrimage of ence of foreign pilgrims, heeded and, in case of a has surged to 303,634. The dad will announce a com- icy and safety measures. its citizens. including the pilgrims of the change in plans related to nationwide tally of fatali- prehensive policy in the The future policy of the Every year, more than Islamic Republic of Iran, Karachi’s development pro- ties has jumped to 6,399. coming days about the Iraqi government re- 120,000 Pakistanis trav- has started in southern Iraq jects, regular adjustments travel of Pakistani pilgrims garding the pilgrimage el to the two countries a few days ago. are made. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]