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IslamabadMonday, February 01, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 PM Imran satisfied Govt won’t last a Baku slams with efforts to day if I don’t want Armenian curb inflation it to: Khattak hate campaign Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs PM satisfied PDM fighting for survival, says Qureshi with efforts to DNA MULTAN: Foreign Min- curb inflation isterShah Mahmood “I have told my economic team to stay Qureshi has said that vigilant and ensure that inflation the Pakistan stays under control”, says the premier Democrat- ic Movement (PDM) had claimed to overthrow the Shujaat Hamza PM Imran to government but is now fighting for its survival. ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan listen to public Talking to media in Multan said on Sunday the incumbent government’s on Sunday, he said that the efforts to reduce inflation are now showing re- complaints PDM’s artificial and un- sults. Taking to his official Twitter handle, the Prime Minister said: “More good news on the ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran natural alliance has been Khan will personally speak to the people exposed, adding that there economic front. Our efforts to reduce inflation are now showing results. Consumer price in- on the telephone on February 1 (Mon- is great unrest within the day) at 5 pm. Federal Minister for Infor- opposition and it is about dex and core inflation are both now lower than when our government was formed.” mation and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has to disintegrate very soon. said that the Prime Minister will listen to JAKARTA: Pakistani ambassador to Indonesia Muhammad Hassan received Dr. Yasmi He said that there was no Imran Khan said he had instructed his eco- Adriansyah, and Fdhilah Wiriatma, in his office. Dr. Yasmi is a well known researcher, nomic team to stay vigilant and ensure that public complaints on various issues. He consensus among all the urged people to call the Prime Minister academic, an expert of multilateral negotiations and author of various books and parties in the Pakistan inflation stayed under control. “I have told my economic team to stay vigilant and ensure on February 1. Anyone can call the Prime research journals. Fadhilah has also co-authored various research papers and journals. Democratic Movement, Minister at phone number 051-9210809. Both of them are faculty members of the Al-Azhar University Jakarta. – DNA adding that there were con- that inflation stays under control.” Earlier, Federal Minister for Planning and De- It has been informed by Senator Shibli tradictions within the ranks that telephone lines will be functional of the opposition alliance. velopment Asad Umar tweeted that inflation is on the decline due to “success” of Prime from 4 pm. The promotional video shared Pak Navy Minister Imran Khan’s economic policy. by the information minister also included ‘Imposed statements by the premier: “This nation to hold ‘State land worth group’ is Continued on Page 06 will become a great nation. – DNA ‘Aman destroying 2021’ Rs210b recovered’ Happy to help our iron The Advisor said unfortunately, Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif country DNA laid the foundations of the politics of corruption KARACHI: Pakistan Navy is DNA brother: Amb. Nong Rong holding the seventh Multi- national Maritime Exercise Ansar M Bhatti PML-N slams govt for ISLAMABAD: Pakistan “Proud to be the first country to contribute to the ‘Aman 2021’ next month in Muslim vaccination plan of Pakistan”, the ambassador wrote which maritime forces of ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- demolishing houses League- many countries will partici- ister’s Adviser on Account- N a w a z ability Shahzad Akbar said LAHORE: PML-N leaders on Sunday lashed out at PTI Naveed Miraj pate. Spokesperson of Paki- (PML-N) First batch of stan Navy said, this year, na- on Sunday the government government for demolishing the site office of a housing spokesper- val forces from 45 countries had recovered 210 billion society in Sialkot. Addressing a joint press conference ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambas- rupees and retrieved 8,085 son Marri- sador to Pakistan, Nong Rong vaccine arrives along with their assets and with Ayaz Sadiq and Ata Tarar in Model Town, PML-N acres of illegally occupied leader Saad Rafique said that the PML-N workers were yum Aurangzeb on Sunday has reiterated his country’s vi- ISLAMABAD: The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines delegations will participate state land from 36 politi- being intimidated, and the houses of Khokhar broth- has said that the historical sion of considering Pakistan an has reached Islamabad from China in a special Pa- in the Multinational Mari- cians belonging to the op- ers had been demolished unlawfully. He said that the corruption of ‘imposed iron brother. In a tweet reply kistan Air Force (PAF) plane. Earlier on Sunday, Na- time Exercise “Aman” being position parties. Talking names of PML-N leaders are being selectively includ- group’ is destroying the to federal minister Asad Umar, tional Command Operation Centre (NCOC) chief and held under the theme of to the media in Islamabad ed in the corruption lists. The narrative of corruption country. In a statement, the ambassador wrote, ”We are federal minister Asad Umar had announced that a “Together for Peace.” , he said these recover- will no longer be sold. Khawaja Saad Rafique said that the PML-N leader said ready for our iron brother! Hap- special plane to bring the first tranche of the coro- The spokesman said, the aim ies have been made in PML-N would take legal action against the DSP who de- that Prime Minister (PM) py to learn that the Chinese Gov- navirus vaccine to the country has landed in Beijing of organizing the Aman mar- molished the houses of Khokhar brothers. The office of Imran Khan’s government ernment donated vaccines have and the loading of the vaccine containers in to the itime exercise is to maintain the approved scheme was demolished in Sialkot. – DNA is doing corruption at been loaded to the special plane plane is currently underway. As per details from peace and sustainability in Continued on Page 06 every level. The Pakistan sent by Pakistan. Proud to be the NCOC, all necessary measures have been put in the region and improve the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) min- first country to contribute to the place for vaccine storage at Islamabad and the move retaliation capabilities. isters have told a lie that vaccination plan of Pakistan.” It of vaccines to various federating units particularly PIA air host Pakistan the data compiled by the is worth mentioning here that a to Sindh and Balochistan through the air. A Vaccine Petrol price Transparency Internation- plane carrying first tranche of nerve centre has been established at NCOC with pro- reports 1599 al was from previous gov- vaccine has arrived from China. vincial and district Level vaccine administration. goes up mysteriously goes ernment, she added. more cases by Rs2.70 missing in Canada ISLAMABAD: On Sunday, ISLAMABAD: The govern- Pakistan reported 34 deaths PM Imran Pakistan extends SOPs for KARACHI, A Pakistan International Airline (PIA) male air ment on Sunday announced in the last 24 hours by novel host named Ramzan Gul ‘mysteriously’ went missing in that the price of petrol for coronavirus as the number combating Canada. Ramzan Gul had reached Toronto on PIA flight inbound flights till Feb 28 February will go up by Rs2.70 of positive cases has surged PK-798 from Islamabad on January 29. The Canadian sta- mafias bravely Sunday, the negative PCR test requirement per litre. According to a notifi- to 544,813. As per details tion manager informed the Toronto Airport Authority and Khayam Abbasi for the category B&C country passengers cation by the Prime Minister provided by the National later PIA about the disappearance of a PIA employee after had been reduced from 96 to 72 hours. Office, light diesel oil will also Command and Operation DNA which the PIA officials were contacted. The national airline ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Civil Aviation Au- From February 1, the PCAA further clar- see a rise in price by Rs3 per Center (NCOC), 1,599 per- also took notice of the incident. It is pertinent to note that SIALKOT: Punjab Chief thority (PCAA) has extended the Stand- ified that only the air passengers hold- litre, while high speed diesel sons tested positive for COV- this is not the first time that a PIA airhostess has gone ard Operating Procedures (SOPs), intro- ing Pakistani Passport, National Iden- will cost dearer by Rs2.88 per ID-19 in the past 24 hours. Minister’s missing. Around, two years ago, a PIA airhostess named duced for all inbound flights to prevent tity Card for Overseas Pakistanis and litre. The new prices will take Sindh remains the worst-hit Special As- Fareeha Mukhtar had also gone missing in Canada and lat- the spread of fatal coronavirus (COV- Pakistan Origin Card, besides diplomatic effect at midnight and as has province by the pandemic in sistant, Dr. er sought political asylum there. Another similar incident ID-19) in the country, till February 28. passport holders and their families from the become recent practice, may terms of cases followed by Firdous took place in 2019 when an airhostess named Shazia went According to two separate notifications undergo revision before Feb- Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkh- Ashiq has missing after arriving in Paris on a PIA flight. – DNA said that shared by the Aviation Division here on Continued on Page 06 ruary 15. – DNA wa and Islamabad. – DNA Prime Minister Imran Khan is combating mafi- as bravely. Addressing a news conference at Sialkot on Sunday, she said that the Punjab Government is Once upon a time there was a PDM !! taking efforts to eliminate The major thrust of the Opposition turns out to be getting better deals for their leaders either in jails or abroad the looter mafia. She said that the Jails Department quite dejected and demoral- who first decided to take part in baz Sharif group however is main- deals for their leaders either in to keep masses happy. But since has taken initiative to pro- COMMENT ized during the entire presser. the upcoming Senate elections taining a mysterious silence thus jails or abroad. the opposition is disjointed, frag- vide facilities to prisoners His body language suggested for it is likely to get more seats as triggering controversies within Ordinary folks have been bearing mented and ill-focused, the govt in the province. as if all were not well within compared with its allied parties the party as to who actually is the the brunt of price hike, social continues to taking heavy toll on the ranks of the PDM and the in the PDM. man in charge. injustices; nepotism; jobbery hapless masses. maulana after sensing the grav- The PPP decision, though The PDM Lahore rally was in- and corruption wanted the Op- As regards the long march, it is ity of the situation now wanted appears to be logical and a deed a poor show as majority of position parties to become their likely to take place however it Inside... to mend fences with the forces well-calculated political move, PMLN stalwarts mainly those voice and help them get rid of may not be able to achieve the he has been criticizing with full nevertheless it caused ripples aligned with the Shahbaz group difficult times. desired results – i.e to send the Illegal structures in force. among the alliance as nobody stayed away. The PDM was able to draw huge govt packing. Asif’s housing society I had mentioned in one of my ear- was expecting this move. Making and breaking process crowds in the beginning primar- The opposition leaders tend to demolished lier pieces that the Opposition Even at that time when PPP an- within the PMLN continues una- ily because people thought the cite long march against the Be- – Page 02 neither wants to dislodge govern- nounced this decision, analysts bated and it continues to deepen alliance had girded up loins for nazir Bhutto government back in AIOU digitalizes ment nor launch a fully fledged had concluded that a major dent with the same speed, it is very their sake but gradually they re- 1989, which failed to dislodge the operations for anti-govt drive for the sake of its has been caused to the PDM. much likely that one day Maryam alized it was all a farce. sitting government but the gov- quality education Ansar M Bhatti own ulterior political motives. PPP, from the outset, has been Nawaz also had to announce that On the other hand, it is quite ernment was sent packing soon – Page 03 And that is the point where its playing its cards quite smartly. their struggle is not against the painful to see the opposition in after the march. Experts urge HE Chief of Pakistan close ally Maulana Fazlur Reh- And it is likely to continue doing establishment!! disarray. To keep a watch on the Similarly, while Benazir Bhut- responsible, inclusive Democratic Movement man had serious problems. so till the time its political objec- Edifice of PDM movement ap- government a strong and united to’s first long march in Novem- winter sports strategy T (PDM) Maulana Fazalur He wanted the Opposition par- tives are met. pears to have been erected on opposition has to be there. ber 1992 against Nawaz Sharif – Page 04 Rehman on January 30, 2021 an- ties to take a clear cut stand PML-N, on the other hand, is still fragile structure. It is because of the opposition govt failed to achieve her de- nounced that their struggle was when it comes to giving tough not ready to work with the estab- The major thrust of the Opposi- fear that the government of the sired purpose, her second at- Pakistan-China Strategic Naval partnership not against the establishment time to the government. But as lishment or vice versa. The Shah- tion turns out to be getting better day delivers and makes all efforts tempt reaped rewards as both – Page 05 rather they wanted to make the things are unfolding gradually, Nawaz Sharif and the then Pres- men in khaki realize that their it seems as if the maulana shall ident Ghulam Ishaq Khan were Baku slams Armenian backing of the incumbent govern- again be left in the lurch. shown the door by Army Chief hate campaign ment had encouraged it to let the The problem of Pakistan Peo- General Waheed Kakar. against Azeri envoy hell loose on the poor people of ple’s Party as mentioned before Today situation is absolutely – Page 06 Pakistan. is that it cannot go beyond a cer- different from that of 1989 and Iran calls for ‘inclusive According to him, it was because tain point in its criticism of the 1992. govt’ in Taliban talks of this ‘backing’ that people were government or when it comes to At that time the factors that – Page 07 forced to lead a miserable life as sending the federal govt packing. are responsible for making and Afghanistan: Foreign prices of daily use items had sky The reason is obvious that if it breaking of governments wanted troops to stay rocketed and that too in a very happens, PPP will surely lose its the then governments to go while beyond deadline short span of time. government in Sindh also. And the same factors do not want so – Page 08 The otherwise composed and losing the Sindh govt means los- when it comes to dislodging the confidence maulana looked ing Sindh in fact. It was the PPP PTI government!! IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, Fabruary 01, 2021 ‘Women Briefs inheritance campaigns ‘Govt. taking launched’ steps for ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for National Histo- IT industry ry and Literary Heritage and growth’ Member National Assembly (MNA) Ghazala Saifi has said ISLAMABAD: Managing government has launched Director, Pakistan Software various awareness campaigns Export Board (PSEB) Osman in different rural areas to Nasir has said that the gov- provide knowledge to rural ernment was taking all possi- women of their due share in ble steps to ensure long term inheritance. Talking to APP, IT industry growth trajectory she said the initiative would and to facilitate IT industry help in unraveling common exports which are already practice in rural areas where tax exempt. In a statement, daughters were still being he said, that Pakistan’s IT denied their due share in the industry has reached impor- inheritance. Adding she said, tant milestone in its journey. the efforts were driven from “Measures are being under- the notion that nations can- taken to develop IT industry not prosper without including eco system in secondary and women in nation building pro- tertiary cities of Pakistan” cess as their role is vital for he added. In this context, progress of the country and PSEB registration fee for IT to make women economically and ITeS companies, includ- empowered. She said inher- ing call centers and IT start- itance was the right of an heir ups, that are based in the to succeed to property on the underserved areas, has been death of an ancestor that may waived off for one year and legally be transmitted to an would include all areas other heir. There cannot be women than Islamabad, Lahore, Fais- empowerment without eco- alabad, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, nomic independence and giv- Peshawar and Karachi. ing them their due right to in- This is expected to expand heritance, she added. – APP Pakistan’s IT Industry eco system and therefore create SIALKOT: Office of Kent Housing Society being demolished. SOCIETY belongs to Khawaja Asif family. – DNA a vibrant tech culture across IGP orders Pakistan, he said. He said Software Technology Parks filling vacancies are being prioritized by through the present government to achieve this objective. A Soft- Illegal structures in Asif’s promotions ware Technology Park was inaugurated in Gilgit recently LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Inam Ghani which is fully occupied by IT has said that the process of companies. housing society demolished departmental promotions should be completed as soon Balochistan as possible in all districts and The authorities said the said land was reserved for a graveyard and parking but the housing society field formations according to starts illegally built its four-storey offices on it necessitating an action from the government merit and seniority so that professional duties may be Hunarmand necessitating an action from the gov- Municipal Corporation said the the so-called ‘land mafia’ has been Later, Afzal Khokhar (MNA) pre- fulfilled effectively . He issued DNA ernment. The operation against the structures were built in violation of launched and at both occasions the sented a privilege motion in the these instructions in a wire- programme housing society involved officers and the approved plans and the maps. ‘properties’ belonged to the PML-N National Assembly and pleaded he less message to all command ISLAMABAD: The Ba- SIALKOT: Taking action against staff of the district administration The district administration and mu- leaders. First, the Punjab govern- was innocent and the government officers including RPOs, unit lochistan government has alleged housing colony of Pakistan along with dozens of government nicipal corporation officials backed ment had demolished the structures breached the sanctity of his house. heads, CPOs, DPOs of the started ‘Hunarmand’ pro- Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vehicles and heavy machinery. by the police demolished the struc- at Lahore’s famous Khokhar Palace It is pertinent to note that, an ac- province on Sunday. At the gramme in 13 districts to im- lawmaker Khawaja Asif, the local The authorities concerned said the tures of the housing society claiming belonging to the Khokhar brothers countability court in Lahore last same time, departmental part technical and vocational administration on Sunday demol- operation was launched to recover that they were illegally built. Sourc- and now Khawaja’s housing scheme week rejected a NAB request seek- promotions should be given to the dutiful and capable of- training to the youth of the ished its offices in Sialkot to retrieve the land reserved for graveyard and es said an inquiry into the matter is has been targeted. ing a 15-day extension in PML-N the occupied land. A heavy contin- parking but occupied by the Kent also underway at an anti-corruption After Prime Minister Imran Khan leader Khawaja Asif’s physical re- ficers and personnel. The IG province. Talking to APP, an Punjab said that steps should official of Balochistan govern- gent of police along with the local View Housing Society. establishment and National Ac- has been over the moon and has mand and issued orders for 14-day administration reached the area to The management of the society countability Bureau (NAB) Former patted on Punjab Chief Minister Sar- judicial remand instead. Khawaja be taken on priority basis ment said that the government to fill all the vacancies from was taking steps to expand demolish the booking offices of the illegally built a four-storey building Mayor Sialkot, Tauheed Akhtar al- dar Usman Buzdar’s back over the Asif had been arrested by the an- housing colony. On the occasion, the on the site, necessitating action leged that they are being politically operation at the Khokhar Palace. ti-graft watchdog on December 30, constable to SP rank through the ‘Hunarmand’ programme promotions within the next across the province on mod- enraged PML-N workers exchanged from the government, reports said. victimized and added that they were A furious Nawaz League termed 2020 from outside Ahsan Iqbal’s hot words with the police. 15 days and new appoint- ern lines to fulfill the current Sialkot Chief Corporation Officer even not allowed to take out Rs63mn the operation political victimization residence in Islamabad where he ments would be made after day’s requirements. He said The authorities said the said land Faisal said the offices of the hous- in their offices before the demoli- and PML-N Vice-President Maryam had come to attend a party meet- departmental promotions the government had setting was reserved for a graveyard and ing society were built illegally devi- tion. This is the second time in the Nawaz herself visited the Khokhar ing. Former Mayor Sialkot Toheed by holding promotion board up vocational institutes in the parking but the housing society ille- ating from the approved plans and last seven days that a high-profile an- brothers and extended her support Akhtrer termed the Sialkot opera- meetings in all districts and province to provide technical gally built its four-storey offices on it the maps. An official of the Sialkot ti-encroachment operation against by expressed solidarity with them. tion ‘worst political victimization’. field formation. – APP skilled to the youth for getting better jobs opportunities. The people having technical educa- tional qualification have more AJK PM for implementation opportunities to secure good jobs under this initiative across the province”, he said. of relevant UN resolutions MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jam- for the last 545 days but they to Indian forces for the mass mu & Kashmir (AJK) Prime were determined to continue genocide of innocent Kash- ‘KP govt to Minister Raja Muhammad their struggle till the objec- miri people to crush the Farooq Haider Khan on Sun- tive of Kashmir liberation freedom movement. He said promote day appealed to the United was achieved. He said Kash- apart from killings of Kash- Nations to take practical miri had been facing Indian miri the Indian government video gaming steps for implementation of repressions for the last over was also engaged to change the UN Security Council’s seven decades and demand- the demography of the state industry’ resolutions for settlement ing to implement the United and settling the non state PESHAWAR: Advisor to of Kashmir issue without Nations agreed resolutions actors , RSS extremists and Chief Minister on Science further delay for emergence on Jammu and Kashmir but retired soldiers in occupied and Technology and Infor- of durable and ever lasting their fundamental right had Kashmir to turn the Muslims mation Technology Khyber peace in the region. In a been denied by India. majority areas in to minority. Pakhtunkhwa, Zia Ullah statement, he also urged He said India had intensified Raja Farooq Haider drew the Bangash on Sunday said that upon the international the reign of terror in the attention of the international community to fulfill its ob- occupied Kashmir which human rights organization to- the department was taking ligations to help secure the had no example in freedom wards flagrant human rights steps to reap real economic Kashmiri people’s right to history. The prime minister violations by the Indian forc- benefits from the gaming in- self determination in accord- said that India had failed to es in occupied Kashmir and dustry. He said that Khyber ance with the United Nations suppress the indigenous urged them to take notice of Pakhtunkhwa Government relevant resolutions. freedom movement with Indian atrocities and mass kill- has been launching projects He said Kashmiri people the use of brute force and ings of Kashmiri at the hands in IT sector to improve the were under military siege had given an open license of brute Indian forces. – APP economy through technolo- gy. There was not shortage of talent in the province and we will give best opportu- nities to the youth to make money, he added. Bangash said that Khyber Pakhtunkh- wa Information Technology Board (KPITB) was consid- ering allocating a budget for promotion of gaming indus- try, which will train children for gaming industry and in development and introduce the best games to the world by working on new ideas. IT Advisor said that gaming industry was one of the fast- est growing industries in the world. KP ST&IT Department was taking practical steps to promote gaming industry in LAHORE: PML N leaders Khawaja Saad Rafique, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. others addressing a press conference. They refuted allegations levelled by Mirza Shahzad Akbar. – DNA Chairman FPCCI urges to enhance Sino-Pak economic, trade ties ISLAMABAD: Chairman a delegation of the FPCCI led tween China and Pakistan. sector and agro- industries. Federation of Pakistan Cham- by him to Ambassador of Chi- Qurban said that Chinese in- Due to close proximity with ber of Commerce and Indus- na in Islamabad, Nong Rong vestors and businessmen can China the local business com- try (FPCCI) Capital Office, was held at Chinese embassy invest and start Joint Ven- munity of Gilgit Baltistan has Qurban Ali urged on Sunday along with senior business tures (JVs) with local indus- been facing certain issues for enhancing the China leaders Immediate Past Vice trialists in Gilgit Baltistan, and having some benefits as and Pakistan economic and President FPCCI, Muham- SEZ in value addition on agri- well, he said. Qurban Ali said trade connectivity through mad Ali Quaid, Coordinator culture, livestock, mines and that during the COVID-19 be- the nearer region of Gilgit FPCCI Capital Office, Islam- minerals and milk products. cause of closure of Khunjerab Baltistan(GB). The senior abad Mirza Abdul Rehman. While he said that in Gilgit Pass bilateral trade volume business leader said that the The President Hunza Cham- Baltistan, there is huge po- between Pakistan and China GB region is a gateway for ber of Commerce Industry tential of hydro power, which through Khunjerab was de- CPEC to provide opportuni- (CCI) Mehboob Rabani and also supports any Chinese creasing. He informed that ties to the Chinese business Former President Gilgit CCI, investor for available cheap because of expensive freight community and investors to Mushtaq Hussain also attend- energy to the industrial sec- charges of Chinese trucks/ connect with China as well ed the meeting. tor and provides secure busi- containers bilateral trade as other regional countries He said that China Paki- ness opportunity. Qurban Ali was in halt. In briefing he including Central Asian Re- stan Economic (CPEC) re- also said that GB region has a informed that for instance, publics (CARs) to get ben- lated Gilgit Baltistan (GB) huge potential of tourism and the freight charges from efits from their economies Special economic Zone livestock as the region owns Urumqi to Sust which was said a press release issued by (SEZ) and others would the 8 biggest mountains of 1889 KM, for 30 feet con- FPCCI here. The Chairman increase the business and the world including any raw tainers is 20000 RMB in FPCCI said this in meeting of industrial cooperation be- material for the Industrial November 2017. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, February 01, 2021 Primary Briefs balance AIOU digitalizes operations remains Security to surplus of be on ‘high Rs216bn alert’ for for quality education test match DNA In the first phase of this project, e-registration of the tutors and online ISLAMABAD: The coun- DNA try’s primary balance re- admission objectives have been achieved mained in surplus of Rs216 RAWALPINDI: Security will across the country to fur- establishing computer lab- he initiated digitisation billion that is 0.5 percent be on ‘high alert’ during the DNA ther improve overall dynam- oratories in all 54 regional project in May 2019. of GDP during the first cricket Test match between ics of the university and its offices across the country. It is expected that automa- five months of the current Pakistan and South Africa to ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal performance. He, further, added that uni- tion of all key processes fiscal year (July-November be played at the Rawalpindi Open University (AIOU) In this regard, he has been versity will soon establish including admissions, exami- FY2021) as against the sur- Cricket Stadium next week. on Sunday digitalized all visited the Punjab province its own television channel nations mailing of books and plus of 0.3 percent of GDP According to a Police of its key academic and ad- last week. He was accompa- and its approval has already other academic procedures or Rs117 billion last year. spokesman, Rawalpindi dis- ministrative operations to nied by Director Regional been sought by the relevant would be completed by July However, the fiscal deficit trict police on the directives enhance quality standards Services, Inam Ullah Sheikh authorities. The television 2021 through state of the art during the period under of City Police Officer (CPO) of education. AIOU will and Major(Retd) Muham- channel will help in reach- latest information and com- review was recorded at 1.8 Rawalpindi Muhammad Ah- also improve efficiency and mad Umar, Director, Coordi- ing out to those students munication technology. percent of GDP against san Younus have finalized transparency of its basic nation and Follow Up. who are deprived of inter- In the first phase of this the deficit of 1.6 percent of a plan to ensure security processes to strengthen While addressing the in- net facilities. project, e-registration of GDP last year, according to during cricket test match, prestigious image of the augural ceremonies of He also added that in or- the tutors and online admis- official data. scheduled to be played here university at both national computer laboratories der to enhance credibility sion objectives have been The net federal revenues from Feb 4 to Feb 8. and international levels. established at Sargodha and effectiveness of dis- achieved. Students are in- have witnessed a noticea- He informed under the se- According to the university, and Sahiwal regional of- tance education system, formed about any of their ble increase of 22.2 percent curity plan over 2200 cops the Vice Chancellor, AIOU, fices, Prof Dr Zia Ul Qa- it was deemed inevitable academic activities through (1391 billion) for July-No- would be deployed. He Prof Dr Zia Ul Qayyum has yyum said that in order to to incorporate the use of SMS and relevant informa- vember against Rs1138 bil- said, all out efforts would decided to visit regional complete automation of to provide computer and students of underdevel- technology in its opera- tion is also uploaded on the lion last year, while within be made to make security offices of the university university processes and internet facilities to the oped areas, university is tional systems, therefore university website. revenues, non-tax posted a arrangements foolproof healthy growth of 17.7 per- during practice session and cent, the data revealed. Total cricket test match. PAL, Turkish federal expenditures grew by Security agencies have con- Director to PAS celebrates 14.5 percent to Rs 2383 bil- ducted intensive checking CDA’s sanitation lion during July-November in and around the stadium. hold Children against Rs 2081 billion last There would also be a lay- Science Day year. Within total, current ered security plan around Seminar expenditures grew by 15.7 the stadium that includes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) cele- percent mainly due to higher the Special Branch, Elite services extended brated “National Science Day (NSD)” for the first time on mark-up payments and COV- Force, women police and DNA January 29, 2021. Prof. Dr. Tasawar Hayat, Secretary Gen- ID related spending. eral PAS, started the event and welcomed all the guests. the Quick Response Force. ISLAMABAD: Pakaistan It is worth to mention that Prof. Khalid Mahmood Khan, President PAS, welcomed As part of the security meas- Academy of Letters (PAL) expenditures other than all the distinguished guests and speakers. He appreciat- ures, sharpshooters would to rural areas Chairman Dr Yousuf mark-up payments and ed all the scientists, fellows, and students for attending be deployed on the rooftops Khushk in a meeting held COVID have decreased, re- the event physically or virtually. He informed that the first of buildings around the sta- other day with Director of flecting government adher- NSD was dedicated to the achievements and contributions dium and extra police check Pak-Turkish Maarif Interna- ence of maintaining fiscal of Dr. Abdus Salam, the first Nobel Laureate of the Islam- points would also be estab- tional Schools and Colleges discipline. On development CDA chairman directs ic World. PAS will continue withholding these high-level lished in the surrounding Foundation Harun Kucukal- side, rupee component conferences in the coming years and would invite a larger areas. Every vehicle would adagli agreed to hold Inter- of Public Sector Develop- to ensure cleanliness number of participants. Each event will be dedicated to a be searched before being al- national Children Literature ment Programme (PSDP) distinguished scientist of Pakistan. Major (Retd.) Dr. Ma- lowed to move towards the ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Author- Seminar in March this year. increased by 11.3 percent lik QaiserMajeed, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Sci- stadium, he added. ity (CDA) Aamir Ali Ahmed visited the Sector H-11 They discussed matters of to Rs 128 billion against Rs ence and Technology, was the Chief Guest of this event. graveyard and directed the relevant authorities to mutual interest and further 115 billion last year) in utili- In his remarks, he expressed gratitude for having been ensure cleanliness, restoration of lights, carpeting of strengthening of literary ties zation during the period. DG PNCA invited as Chief Guest. He threw a brief light on the contri- roads and the cutting of herbs. between the two countries, The Federal Board of Rev- butions of the Ministry for the promotion of Science, Tech- The sanitation director, the environment director, the an official informed media. enue (FBR) Tax collection condoles nology, Innovation, policy formulation, capacity building, DNA street lights director and others accompanied him dur- Harun Kucukaladagli said achieved 99.8 percent of its and popularization of science in Pakistan. – death of ing the visit, said a press release issued here. the International Seminar on DNA half-yearly target while the ISLAMABAD: Capital De- The CDA chairman made this visit in response to the Children’s Literature would provisional net tax collec- Nelo Begum velopment Authority (CDA) complaints being submitted by the citizens to the de - be useful for the new gener- tion grew by 5 percent to Rs has decided to extend the velopment authority. ation of both the countries. Efforts underway to 2206 billion against Rs2101 DNA jurisdiction of its Sanitation He directed the relevant departments to complete He said such seminars would billion last year. department to rural areas their work immediately. All issues should be resolved help bring the two countries ISLAMABAD: Director and suburbs of city. so the complaints of the citizens may be addressed on more closer together in the ensure proper parking DOAM to General Pakistan National In the first phase, the sani- a priority basis, the chairman said. – DNA field of literature. Dr. Yousuf ISLAMABAD: Special squads of Islamabad Traffic Police Counsil of the Arts (PNCA) tation work has been start- Khushk said that holding of (ITP) are endeavoring their best to ensure right parking hold photo Dr Fouzia Saeed Sunday ex- ed in Sohan, Pindorian, Zia development, sanitation, in- (CDA) has begun work an international seminar on by the motorists in busy areas of Capital including markets pressed her deep sorrow and Masjid, Khanna Pull, Tra- frastructure, and beautifica- accordingly. More than 100 children’s literature was a and shopping malls. Following the directions of Inspector exhibition grief over the sad demise of mari, and Lehtrar road. 200 tion in the city. Capital De- sanitary workers, three ex- matter of urgency. He said General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, the leading Pakistani actress ton of garbage was removed velopment Authority (CDA) cavators, 10 dumpers, and that this seminar would be a Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farrukh Rash- on Feb 5 of the past Shaun’s mother from the said areas, said a has been receiving the other machinery took part milestone in the promotion eed said that campaign of ITP s in full swing against those ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Nelo Begum. press release issued here applications of citizens for in the cleanliness operation of children’s literature. Ha- involved in parking their vehicles wrongly causing traffic Museum, Department of “On behalf of myself and the other day. increasing the jurisdiction conducted by Capital Devel- run Kucukaladagli and Dr. jams on roads and markets as well. He said that prompt Archeology & Museums staff of PNCA we pay our According to detail, the cur- of sanitation department to opment Authority (CDA) Yousuf Khushk agreed to action against such violators is being taken as they disrupt (DOAM) will hold photo- highest homages to the rent administration of Cap- rural areas of the city. on Tuesday. The sanitation work together to make the the smooth flow of traffic and cause inconvenience for the graphic exhibition on Febu- great leading actress of Pa- ital Development Authority While considering the ap- operation is underway un- International Seminar on road users. The SSP (Traffic) has said this action will be rary 5 to highlight Indian kistani screen who enriched (CDA) was taking great plications of masses Capi- der the supervision of Di- Children’s Literature effec- extended to other areas and important shopping centers, atrocities in Kashmir to ex- our films with her unforget- interest in the projects of tal Development Authority rector Sanitation. tive and purposeful. malls and business zones of the city. – DNA press solidarity with Kash- table performances in vari- miris. In the wake of mark- ous movies such as ‘Beti’, ing Kashmir Solidarity Day ‘Lado’, ‘Banjaran’ and ‘Payal Khalid on February 5, exhibition ki Jhankar’ “, Director said of paintings, photographs in a message received by Rahman and Kashmiri crafts would this scribe here. be displayed to show their She said that her career in elected IPS struggle for self-determina- films started with ‘Bhawani tion and freedom. junction’ and ‘Dulla Bhat- chairman The exhibition was aimed at ti’ in 1956 and very soon portraying unanimity with reached to the heights of DNA the Kashmiri people and popularity in ‘Nagin’ in highlight the miseries and 1959. She said that she ISLAMABAD: catastrophic life being lived played a challenging role in The Board of by Kashmiris, an official her late husband Riaz Sha- Governors of told APP the other day. hid’s film ‘Zerqa’ released Institute of He said that the exhibition in 1969 and soon became Policy Studies was also intended to mobi- part of our remarkable film (IPS), Islama- lize the international com- history. She said that “We bad has unanimously elected munity to play its due role truly join Shan Shahid and Khalid Rahman, former exec- to provide future to the family in these moments of utive president and director Kashmiri people. Through grief and loss”. general of the Institute, as the photographs they will show new chairman of IPS. Rahman the stories of Kashmiri Police recover has replaced Professor Khur- youth and Indian brutalities shid Ahmad, former senator in Indian Occupied Kashmir and founding chairman of the over 51,000 (IOK),he stated. – APP Institute, in the position, who kites, net 107 himself has been elevated to the rank of the Institute's pa- IRSA opens RAWALPINDI: In order to tron-in-chief. It is worth men- implement the ban of kite tioning here that the Institute most canals flying imposed by the Pun- was established in 1979 as the after month jab government, Rawalpindi first non-government policy re- Police were cautiously con- search institution of Pakistan. long closure ducting raids against kite The Institute has been playing dealers and flyers across ISLAMABAD: Indus River an active role in the country's System Authority (IRSA) the district and rounded up policy arena since then, re- 107 persons during January. has opened canals of Sindh, viewing and recommending Balochistan except few of Following the directives of viable policy alternatives over City Police Officer (CPO) Punjab and Khyber-Pakh- different issues pertaining to tunkhwa after over month Rawalpindi Muhammad Ah- ISLAMABAD: A worker busy in wielding concrete mixer at his workshop. – APP the national interest. san Younas, Police launched closures under annual crackdown on the people de-silting prorgramme. involved in kite selling and Sharing the details, the flying and recovered over IRSA spokesperson told 51,000 kites and 3141 kite APP that all canals in Sindh flying string rolls from the Police to start community engagement program including Sukkur and Kotri possession of 107 accused have been opened. netted from different areas, The IGP Islamabad and DIG (Operations) Afzaal Kausar has emphasized the need to enhance In Punjab, Thal, Rasul, a police spokesman said. coordination with people and ensure community engagement as the essence of modern policing Marala, Trimmu, Panjnad, He informed that Rawalpin- Balloki, Sidhnai and Sule- di police had launched an would conduct meetings with ciations would be also engaged by understand their problems and erations) Afzaal Kausar has em- manki have been opened operation to impose the ban DNA general public, religious scholars, these police officials. resolve them. AIG (Operations) phasized the need to enhance co- while Der Ghazi Khan, and rounded up the kite sell- traders, minority members, ad- Police officials would visit will follow up on all the decisions ordination with people and ensure Muzaffargarh, Khanki and ers and flyers. ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police ministrators of while interactions mosques at prayers timings es- made in these meetings and to community engagement as the Islam canals would remain He said, Potohar division have decided to start a Communi- would be made with students of pecially of Friday prayers for pro- ensure compliance by all subordi- essence of modern policing. closed. He said all canals of police arrested 54 accused ty Engagement Program (Raabta) educational institutions, seminar- ductive and useful interactions nate offices. A detailed report of Such interactions identify and Balochistan have also been on recovery of over 27,000 to enhance liaison with people ies and members of Public Concil- with people. The visiting officers all such meetings will be submit- solve community problems, helps opened while CRBC of KPK kites and 741 string rolls from various walks of life and ef- iatory Committees (PCCs). The would articulate their views suc- ted to the Central Police Office, crime control and bridges the gap would remain closed. while Saddar Division po- fectively resolve their issues after feedback on police related matters cinctly but comprehensively be- Islamabad on 5th of every month. between community and police. Meanwhile, IRSA released lice rounded up 15 besides approaching them. would be noted and issues would fore the audience and ensure peo- These meetings would provide an Community policing also breaks 58,900 cusecs water from seizing 4,000 kites and 400 Following the directions of Inspec- be resolved through mutual coop- ple to resolve police related issues opportunity to cultivate partner- down the barriers of apathy and various rim stations with string rolls. Similarly, Raw- tor General of Police (IGP) Islam- eration, police said. through their cooperation. ship with law abiding and peaceful distrust between police and com- inflow of 37,900 cusecs. Ac- al Division police conducted abad, a comprehensive program Senior Superintendent of Police To make all these interactions citizens. All out efforts would be munity. Reinvigorating general cording to the data released raids in different areas and has been chalked out to approach (Operations), Zonal Superinten- result oriented, all the meetings made to engage people from all public and different segments of by IRSA, water level in the arrested 38 kite sellers for public, understand their issues dent of Police, Sub-Divisional Po- would be recorded and compre- walks of life and serious efforts to society helps Police to achieve Indus River at Tarbela Dam possessing 20,000 kites and related to police and resolve them lice Officers would regularly con- hensive minutes to be issued. be ensured to resolve their issues its primary objectives; i.e. crime was 1466.63 feet, which was 2000 string rolls. – APP on immediate basis. duct these meetings while media Police said the purpose of all such as promptly as possible. prevention, detection and mainte- 74.63 feet higher than its As per plan, all police officials and representatives of Bar Asso- meetings is to engage the public, The IGP Islamabad and DIG (Op- nance of law & order dead level 1386 feet. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, Fabruary 01, 2021 PTA to Briefs conduct QoS survey Professional beggars and DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tel- their handler ecommunication Authority (PTA) is planning to conduct arrested quality of service (QoS) sur- vey during first quarter of DNA 2021, using automated tool, ISLAMABAD: Islamabad with an objective to push Loi Bher police have bust- cellular mobile operators ed a gang of professional (CMOs) to provide quality beggars and also arrested voice and data services as their handlers on Saturday, per license standards. police said. Inspector Gen- This survey is the first of eral of Police (IGP) Islam- a series of surveys to be abad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman conducted throughout the directed to launch special year in order to measure crackdown against profes- the quality of voice and data sional beggars and their service of CMOs. handlers with the purpose The survey will be carried to curb this menace. Fol- out independently using the lowing his directions, DIG newly procured automated QoS monitoring and bench- (Operations) Afzaal Kausar marking tool “SmartBench- directed all SPs to consti- marker” for measuring tute special teams to ensure parameters for voice, short arrest of beggars’ handler message service and data and professional alm-seek- services. The surveys will ers. He also ordered to cover more than 30 areas initiate legal process after including cities, towns, high- registering FIRs against the ways/motorways and roads professional beggars. As per across Pakistan including orders, Loi Bher police also ISLAMABAD: Labourers busy in construction work of underpass and fly over at Rawal Dam Chowk during development work in Federal Capital. – DNA Azad Jammu and Kashmir made efforts and succeeded and Gilgit-Baltistan. to bust a professional gang Keeping in view, the en- of beggars and their handler hanced capabilities of who used to shift beggars “SmartBenchmarker”, the for Mandra to Islamabad for survey shall also include begging purpose.Police also Experts urge responsible, measurement of key perfor- recovered a vehicle from mance indicators, in addi- handler who used to shift tion to the license QoS pa- beggars from Mandra to Is- rameters, based upon new lamabad and used to receive inclusive winter sports strategy international standards de- cash Rs.100 from each beg- veloped for benchmarking gar. SSP (Operations) Dr. of mobile services. Tanveer has said that this Devcom-Pakistan Executive Director Munir Ahmed said we see no baseline study for winter social evil would be curbed sports or even for summer tourism. Wildlife habitats are disturbed by some influential ones while and those backing the pro- Railways set fessional beggars would be mountaineering expeditions left their waste in our mountains and no one seems concerned about it dealt with an iron hand. to outsource 8 sive human activities would The experts also showed and international develop- National Tourism Coordi- ident Tahir Imran Khan, DIG (Operations) Afzaal DNA disturb their lifecycle. their concerns on the ment organizations to take nation Board convener on journalist Zubair Ayub, de- more passenger Kausar has said this crack- Unplanned massive inter- unwise decisions of the notice of it. adventure sports Shahid velopment experts Umme down against the profes- ISLAMABAD: Speaking at a ventions are becoming Gilgit-Baltistan government The webinar was organ- Nadeem, WWf-Pakistan Kulsoom and Sabeena Hena trains sional alm-seekers should webinar the experts urged hazards to the local envi- to open Deosai National ized by the Development Senior Director Wildlife Rab Iqbal, Baltistan Association ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rail- remain continue and strict for an inclusive and integrat- ronment and communities Park for the winter sports Communications Network Nawaz, another WWFS-Pa- of Tour Operators (BATO) ways is all set to outsource action to be taken against ed winter sports strategy besides the biological diver- from March this year. They (Devcom-Pakistan) and kistan Senior Director Tahir chairman Muhammad Iqbal, the commercial manage- those who force children to attract tourism towards sity loss. A fistful influential said millions of dollars have DTN to brainstorm on Rasheed, EvK2CR Environ- and Lion Sarfaraz Malik. ment of its eight passenger and women and others to northern Pakistan. Environ- ones are enjoying at the been spent on the conser- “Winter Sports – Scope, ment Conservation Expert Aftab ur Rehman Rana said trains to transform the de- adopt the ugly business. ment and climate change cost of millions of people vation and protection of the Opportunities and Chal- Arif Hussain, Devcom-Pa- we have seen mushroom partment into a profitable shall remain the main con- while the poor communi- wildlife habitats and biolog- lenges” on Sunday. The kistan Executive Director growth of winter sports in entity. The passenger trains Pak Customs cern while devising any ties are not only deprived ical diversity in the Deosai panelists included Nation- Munir Ahmed. Others who recent years without any included Sir Syed Express, sports events for the winter of their local environment, National Park that are being al Tourism Coordination spoke on the occasion in- planning and strategy. No Hazara Express, Shalimar seizes smuggled season. It is the hibernation heritage and natural re- put on risk. The partici- Board (NTCB) member and cluded RCCI travel and one is really interested in Express, Mianwali Express, and mating time for wildlife sources, they are also not pants urged the Supreme sustainable tourism expert tourism expert Fouzia Qazi, taking care of nature, biodi- Narowal Passenger Train, liquour, narcotics and biodiversity while mas- getting anything in return. Court of Pakistan, national Aftab ur Rehman Rana, The Adventure Club pres- versity and wildlife. Mehran Express, Moen- jaodaro Express and Badr DNA Express, an official in the Ministry told APP. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Afridi warns He said Pakistan Railways Customs Saturday seized a had already outsourced the boat loaded with smuggled CDA to install lids of oppressed Kashmir commercial management of liquor on on coastal belt six passenger trains includ- near Dam/Somiani, accord- ing Lasani Express, Faiz ing to a statement issued by to erupt anytime Ahmed Faiz, Attock Passen- the Federal Board of Reve- drain holes in Capital ISLAMABAD: Chairman of state oppression had played ger Train, Jand Passenger nue (FBR) here. the Parliamentary Commit- havoc with the lives of Kash- Train, Freed Express and “In continuation of Paki- DNA tee on Kashmir Shehryar miris in IIOJK. “If the world Mehr Express. stan Customs drive against Khan Afridi Sunday urged the doesn’t intervene now, Kash- The official said Pakistan smuggled items, Collector- ISLAMABAD: Administration of Capi- world community to break mir will explode and lives Railways was earning Rs ate of Preventive Customs, tal Development Authority (CDA) has its silence and help Indian of over eight million Kash- 1539 million from the al- Karachi has carried out a directed the concerned authorities to Illegally Occupied Jammu miris will be at the mercy of ready outsourced trains major operation on coastal promptly install the lids of drain holes, and Kashmir (IIOJK) as it brutal occupational Indian while the bids amounting belt near Dam/Somiani and main holes, gutters, and sewerage across was brewing with anger and forces who have inflicted to Rs. 1718 million were re- seized a full loaded boat the city. Opened holes are dangerous for it may erupt anytime due to numerous massacres, mass ceived against them. with smuggled liquor,” the the lives of the citizens. People have also uninterrupted and prolonged rapes and destroyed proper- He said that the recent deci- statement said. The strike been asked to take great care. Accord- atrocities being committed ties of the Kashmiris. “For sions had resulted in a ben- boat of customs intercepted ing to detail, lids of main holes and gut- on the Kashmiris by fascist all these crimes against the efit of Rs 179 million per an- smugglers when they were ters in the city could not be installed to cover opened holes of all the de- work on preparation of lids on a mega Indian prime minister Nar- Kashmiris, the Indian regime num for Pakistan Railways. unloading the smuggled for decades. These opened holes have partments including IESCO, SNGPL, scale after getting directions from the endra Modi. Talking to APP should be tried for criminally About the steps taken by liquor, it said adding 1500 caused a number of accidents. Howev- PTCL, NTC and others without show- administration. The work on covering here in an exclusive interview misleading World opinion as the government to decrease to 2000 bags of smuggled er, the current administration of CDA ing any difference. The said depart- all the main holes, drainage holes, and with regard to the Kashmir EU Disinfo Lab had fully ex- the deficit of the depart- bottles were caught. How- has directed to cover all the opened ments will also be asked to themselves gutter holes will be started next week. Solidarity Day to be observed posed a network of fake me- ment, he said in the pas- ever a detailed inventory of holes as soon as possible. The depart- take action to cover their opened The administration of CDA has also di- on February 5, Shehryar dia and NGOs created by India senger sector, commercial smuggled item was being ments of environment, city sewerage, holes in the city. CDA’s department of rected the citizens to protect the main Afridi categorically pointed to mislead the world opinion,” management of luggage prepared, it added. road and markets have been directed services and engineering has started holes of their streets. out that the perpetual Indian said Shehryar Afridi. – APP vans and break vans with In an another operation, Cus- different trains were being toms staff posted at Jinnah outsourced. The official International Airport, Kara- said the online e-ticketing chi continued crackdown on Bibliophile President had been introduced to facil- illegal movement of narcot- itate passengers and attract ics and contraband goods. Alvi shares best them towards rail travel. Consistent efforts resulted in seizure of 940 grams of Narcotics (Pure Cocaine) reads of 2020 Up gradation which was recovered from a work on passenger arriving from an compassing the subjects African country via Qatar. To- DNA including Islamic history, capitalism, history of sub- Buddhist sites tal value of narcotics seized is ISLAMABAD: President Dr expected to be Rs15 million continent, upheaval and ex- completed Arif Alvi on Sunday while ploitation in nations, human and criminal investigations sharing his best 10 reads of were under process resulting psychology, riots in India, 2020, called for promotion DNA in FIR against one individual metric society, physics and of book reading culture in under arrest. artificial intelligence. ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pa- the country. The president, He said besides the books khtunkhwa’s Directorate of in a video message, advised suggested by him, the peo- Archaeology and Museums ITP’s the people particularly the ple should also read the use- has stepped up its efforts to youth to develop the habit ful material of their choice. refurbish all the 22 religious campaign in of book reading to enhance The president said when sites, encircling by the Bud- full swing their exposure and help it comes to obtaining huge dhist trail, to attract follow- suppress the biases. knowledge published in ers of Buddhism and monks ISLAMABAD: The cam- He said he studied books form of books, he consid- from across the world. paign of Islamabad Traf- on current affairs and com- ered his life too short to “20 per cent rehabilitation fic Police (ITP) to check puter sciences and tried to comprehend it all. work has been completed on display of unauthorized or disseminate his knowledge He also showed the notes the trail, which starts from non-pattern number plates to the masses through his of various books he took Khanpur and culminated at at vehicles or bikes was in speeches. The president during the reading which Swat, covering several Bud- full swing and police teams shared a list of 10 books he hoped would compile at ISLAMABAD: Mirza Shahzad Akbar, Adviser to PM on Interior and Accountability dhist sites, including Julian , were imposing heavy fines he studied last year en- a later stage. addressing a press conference at PID Media Centre. – DNA Bhamala, Jinnah Wali Dheri, over this particular viola- Hund Museum, Rani Ghat, tion. This campaign has Peshawar Museum, Gor Kha- been underway following di- tri, Takht Bahi and others,” a rections of Inspector Gener- senior officer told. He said the al of Police Islamabad Qazi provincial government was Jamil ur Rehman and Senior spending over Rs2 billion to Superintendent of Police Capital’s water issue worsening (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed The Chief of the Naval Staff during interaction with officers and men appreciated their carry out rehabilitation work was himself supervising it. on the trails which included The purpose of this cam- morale, level of preparedness and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of the country. He sites’ fencing, establishment paign was to ensure high emphasized that Pakistan was a peace-loving nation and believed in regional prosperity and stability of information centers and alert security, maintenance many other initiatives. of law and order situation, ISLAMABAD: Dwellers of other cities may lowering groundwater table. Lack of ini- last couple of decades. Water, he said was regretted. A citizen from Sector G-7, Ishfaq “This includes Rs1 billion ensure protection to the compare and idealize life in the federal tiative to build more water reservoirs and the basic need of people and “Wastage from Ahmed said he was living in this area for the each from the World Bank lives as well as property of capital, but it’s the other way around for mismanagement on the part of the officials pipeline due to rotten lines was equivalent last many years and never faced such water and annual budget of the citizens and avert any un- a vast majority here. From dawn to dusk, concerned are major reasons to make this to the amount of water, produced from Sim- shortage, but now the situation was same Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gov- toward incident. The SSP people living in series of F, G, I and some basic necessity of life ordeal. ly dam alone,” he claimed. here as in other water-scared sectors. He said ernment,” he added. The (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed other sectors, rural areas and various col- “I have been living in the federal capital He said it also led to increase in water-boring people had to stand in long queues for almost official expressed hope has urged the motorists and onies have a major problem to cope with for the last couple of decades, but unfortu- trend that eventually lowered the ground wa- a day to book a tanker. When contacted, a that the upgradation work motorcyclists to display the and that is water scarcity, which becomes nately, never heard of replacement of rusty ter table. Another citizen from Tarali, a sub- senior officer in the Capital Development would be completed withing number plates issued by Ex- a nightmare in the hot months of summer. pipelines, laid in the city in the late 60s to urban area of Islamabad, said people in his Authority said a comprehensive programme next two years. He said the cise and Taxation Office and Some describe the worsening issue of wa- provide water to the residential area,” said area were forced to avail the facility through with cost of over 400 million was underway Gandhara Civilization was also keep with them their ter supply as the incompetence of the water a retired government employee Mustafa water tankers for which they had to pay hefty to rehabilitate supply lines, water works and the major source of attrac- driving licenses and vehicles’ directorate, while the other think it never Aziz living in a residential Sector I-10. amount. He said the cost of water boring was treatment plants in the city. He said over Rs tion for the tourists and the documents showing posses- remained a priority on the city managers’ He said reliance on outdated pipeline infra- too high for a common man as in some areas 200 million had been given to the water di- followers of Buddhism that sion on their names or even list in the past. But unfortunately, it is the structure was beyond his belief as the popu- water level had gone down to over 400 feet. rectorate for execution of plan and currently was why all-out efforts were authority letters. – APP amalgam of many problems ranging from lation in the capital city had been increased “And it can cost up to five hundred thousand rehabilitation work at 71 points were being being made to upgrade such decades-old water supply infrastructure to manifold, crossing two million figure in the rupees if you are lucky to find the water,” he carried out to fix the issue effectively. – APP sites in the province. Monday, February 01, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Proactive action Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Rising inflation Deputy Editor: Abid Raza FTER the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) HE life of the average citizen continues to be- launched an operation against miscreants in Ka- ABC CERTIFIED come tougher as the government struggles to A rachi in 2013, many went underground. But nor- Vol: 01 Issue: 264 T control inflation. The price of staple items like malcy in the city does not mean that the gangs and their rice, wheat, lentils, and vegetables have risen again, leaders are finished or have stopped engaging in crimes. Email: [email protected] some by as much as 15 percent according to authorities The LEAs understand this. Hence, the police and other Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 like the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC). security forces are still active against the sleeper cells Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad This prompted them to issue a directive to the Min - of gangsters. In one such raid, they arrested one of the istry of Industry according to which products should most-wanted Lyari gangsters, Ismail from Orangi Town. be made cheaper for end consumers. There is no Thanks to the tireless efforts of the police, the days of denying that there is a need for greater government Karachi witnessing a daily bloodbath are long gone. oversight and regulation, at least in major cities if However, the return of hardened criminals to the city to not the entire country. reignite gang wars suggests that these perpetrators of According to the data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau violence are not seeing law enforcement as a substan - of Statistics, prices of basic commodities like chicken, tial threat any longer. What is reassuring is that both oil, wheat, sugar, lentils and various vegetables have in - the police and Rangers are in close contact in attempts creased enough for the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) to keep Karachi safe. The joint action of these security to be amplified by 0.56 percent within one week. If the forces means that the state is in no mood to show any status quo is not subjected to major change, it will be leniency to these gangs to resurrect again. the people who will suffer the most. A zero-tolerance policy towards gangs’ existence is the We are moving towards an era where basic sustenance only way forward to maintain peace. While the govern - will become a luxury. To prevent such dire circumstanc - ment’s firm determination to eliminate the miscreants es from becoming the norm in Pakistan, the govern - is encouraging, the ground reality is shifting subtly. ment needs to undertake extensive campaigns of price Street crimes are on the rise once again. Not surpris - monitoring and stock homogenisation so that inflation ingly, most of the criminals who have resorted to street cannot be artificially induced as well. crimes belong to the gangs of Lyari. Given that inflation is a recurring issue in Pakistan, one Increasing incidents of petty crime is an alarming sign. that is proving to be impossible to eradicate completely, The question worth asking in such a situation is this: Are it would bode well for the authorities to focus on small- the police officials cognisant of the deteriorating law and scale initiatives. For instance, regulating the market lo - order situation in the city? Karachi police need to be cally, before going national with the scheme, would be a on their toes; rising criminal activities demand effective way to ensure that the problem is minimised. policing from the department. The government must nip Taking it step by step is a sure way to ensure that gov - this spate of crime and violence in the bud before Kara- ernment oversight improves gradually and that the sit - chi finds itself in another spree of violence and blood. uation is brought under control. Pakistan-China Strategic Naval partnership IVERGENT and convergent forces have been has a loaded displacement of 4,000 metric tonnes and Both states appeared enthusiastic about undertaking Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan “polluting” coasts, waters and shores of South is equipped with advanced radars and missiles. these naval exercises on a regular basis. During the D East Asia Region for so many years. Integra- The first-in-class frigate was launched in August 2020. joint naval drill Pakistan emphasized the importance tive and disintegrative “posturing” and “signaling” Pakistan signed a first contract for the delivery two of their joint collaboration. China continued to reiter- have also been “posing” and “pausing” serious “Mar- Type 054 A/P frigates in 2017. An additional contract ate that the naval drills have nothing to do with the itime Threats (MTs) and dangers to blue economy. for two more ships was announced in June 2018. The prevailing situation in the Middle East and that it was Indian hegemonic policies in Indian Occasion, undue keel laying for the second vessel took place in March not aimed at any third country. The PLA reportedly interference in Arabian Sea, formidable formation of 2020. Steel cutting for the final two ships took place in stated that the joint exercise involved two sessions the Asian NATO (USA, India, Australia and Japan) na- November 2019. All four units are set to be built in Chi- “joint training in Karachi and live-fire drills in northern vies, resurgence of international power brokers naval na and delivered to the customer by 2021. According parts of the Arabian Sea and included workshops, tacti- bases in the Gulf region have been creating “conflict- to Global Times (December 2020), the Type 054A is a cal simulation, joint patrol, air and missile defense, law ing realities” and deadly tensions in “Straits of Hormuz multi-role frigate and is recognized as the backbone of enforcement inspection and anti-submarine operation. and Macala” and last but not least South China Sea the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet of sur- The PLA Navy deployed five major ships, including the (SCS) as new security “flash point” has forced Pakistan face combatants with 30 vessels in commission. They guided-missile destroyer Yinchuan, the guided-missile and China to extend their naval cooperation. Moreo- have a length of 134 meters, a beam of 16 meters for a frigate Yuncheng, the comprehensive supply ship Weis- ver, perpetuated China’s “containment policy” has also displacement of 4,000 tons. They have a crew comple- hanhu, and the submarine rescue ship Liugongdao, started “unending” tussle among the different main ment of 165 sailors and are fitted with a H/PJ-26 76mm whereas Pakistan represented by two Zulfiquar-class stakeholders to divert energies, resources, means and main gun, 8 C803 anti-ship missiles, 32x VLS cells for F22P/F21 frigates, two fast attack craft, one fixed-wing The joint naval drill was ways to mitigate its spillover repercussions. HQ-16 surface to air missiles, 2x Type 730 30mm CIWS anti-submarine patrol aircraft, two ship-borne helicop- For the further strengthening of Pak-China maritime and 2x Triple Torpedo launchers. ters and more than 60 special operations soldiers. The in addition the “warrior” security mechanism, China has now launched a sec- In the PLAN, those frigates feature a Type 382 radar two navies had engaged in a number of training ex- ond advanced warship a Type-054 Class Frigate for which shares a close resemblance with the Russian MR- ercises including joint patrol, air-defense, joint an- series of exercises Pakistan. The said warship is the state of the art “sail- 710 Fregat radar. Unlike the Pakistan Navy variant, the ti-submarine, maritime live-firing, and joint marine between the two armies ing” machine which is indeed the country’s most ad- Type 054A in Chinese Navy service dos not feature a training. The Pakistan Navy (PN) said that the over- vanced frigate. The new version has a better defence long range / metric wave radar. According to Pakistan all aim of the exercise was to enhance the two na- and the “eagle” series capability and is equipped with an improved radar Navy these warships will be the most technologically ad- vies’ technical and tactical capabilities, exchange of system and a larger amount of missiles with a longer vanced platforms of Pakistan Navy which will strength- professional experiences against maritime threats, exercises between the two range. It has also has world-class Stealth Capability en its capability to meet future challenges and main- evolve a synergistic approach between the two sides (SC) which is in fact a valuation-addition to its overall tain peace, stability & power equilibrium in the Indian and preserve regional maritime security. air forces. Islamabad and maneuverability. Most probably, it has SR2410C ra- Ocean Region. The Pakistan Navy is rigorously pursuing The joint naval drill was in addition the “warrior” series Beijing have had a decades- dar which is a 3D multifunction ESA (electronically its modernization drive and currently undertaking an of exercises between the two armies and the “eagle” scanned array). According to manufacturer’s data, it important renewal of its fleet, with the procurement of series exercises between the two air forces. Islamabad long strategic partnership, has an air range of over 250 km and can track 150 several modern platforms. In addition to these frigates and Beijing have had a decades-long strategic partner- surface and air targets simultaneously. from China, Pakistan will also commission new cor- ship, and they have conducted many military exercises. and they have conducted According to official statement of the Pakistan Navy vettes from Turkey and OPV from the Netherlands. It is The commencement of China Pakistan Economic Cor- (January 30, 2021), the launching ceremony was held also modernizing its submarine force too. ridor (CPEC) has geared-up naval cooperation between many military exercises. at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in China’s Shang- The navies of China and Pakistan conducted their the countries since 2015. Various meaningful MOUs The commencement of hai and was attended by Chief Naval Overseer (China) sixth bilateral naval exercise, titled Sea Guardi- have already been inked to extend military and naval Commodore Azfar Humayun and senior Chinese offi- ans-2020, in the northern Arabian Sea during 2020. cooperation in diverse fields of production, joint ven- CPEC has geared-up naval cials. While addressing the ceremony, Commodore Hu- Such military exercises further strengthened security ture, training, exchange of professional and sharing of mayun termed the addition of the new warships to the cooperation between the two countries. According to information on security matters between the two coun- cooperation between the Pakistan Navy’s fleet “significant” for enhancing Paki- Chinese media the naval drills are aimed at exploring tries. Extended advancement of the CPEC towards countries since 2015. stan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities. new methods of conducting China-Pakistan joint na- Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, During his speech the senior navy official acknowl- val drills while stepping up the capabilities to jointly Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan (black sea) has encouraged Various meaningful MOUs edged the commitment, hard work and timely comple- address issues such as maritime terrorism and crime. both states to deepen their naval cooperation to main- tion of this important milestone project by M/s CSTC It was held on India’s west coast, a critical security tain regional peace. Development of Gawdar seaport have already been inked to and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global area from New Delhi’s perspective. Clearly, the ex- has further strengthened and brightened bilateral na- pandemic”. According to the statement, the said war- ercise was very important for China because it in- val cooperation. Being prominent regional expert of extend military and naval ships will be one of the most technologically advanced creased the PLA Navy’s familiarity and understand- CPEC & BRI I, foresee that further strengthening of cooperation in diverse surface platforms of Pakistan Navy’s fleet, equipped ing of the operational conditions in this part of the naval cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing is with the latest surface, subsurface and anti-air weap- Arabian Sea. Moreover, gaining greater access to the the “antidote” of western Chain’s containment policy. fields of production, on systems. It will also be fitted with a range of Arabian Sea through Pakistan was also likely an at- Thus increasing naval cooperation is the need of the electronic warfare, air and surface surveillance and tractive incentive for China. Successful holding of Sea hour between Pakistan and China. joint venture, training, acoustic sensors integrated through state of the art Guardians-2020 opened an alternate route for China – The writer is the Director: exchange of professional Combat Management System (CMS). The PLA Navy in the event of a naval blockade by an adversary that Geopolitics/Economics, Member has about 30 of the Type 054A ships, each of which closes the Malacca Straits choke point. Board of Experts, CGSS, Pakistan “A Lone Long Walk” AHIR Mehmood’s book A Lone Long Walkis cess of human evolution. After first giving her ‘life’ as bothgot separated after some moments of love. In the Asma Ishaq a treat to all those readers who search the a simple finger puppet, over time the puppeteer mod- later days, the writer has shown a powerful impact of T themes to read aboutLife, Love, Nature and ifies and improves upon her, adding a head and limbs the love when the young girl is found observing the Call of Duty. It is a collection of short stories written that are controlled by strings. Gradually he transforms same ritual of gazing the stars in lone nights with the over a span of six years – from 2014 to 2010. Any avid the basic little doll into a more elaborate creation that, thought that her soldier would be gazing them at the Most of the stories are readerwill enjoy reading it till the last pagein one-go. one day it becomes able to think, voices her curiosity same moment. This-the both lovers consider their written in the third-person Tahir choosesmajority of his plotlines that are built and demands answers. The story is a parable for the moment of union transcending any physical distance around soldiery, the call of duty, nature, mystery and human existence, evolving as it has from simply surviv- between the two. The majority of the stories in the col- account and, in almost union and separation. As such, the 23 tales (and five ing to questioning the meaning of life itself. lection — as explained by the author in the ‘Preface’ poems) are essentially a product of his 30 years of One story ‘Love Across High Mountains’ is appro- himself features soldiers as key characters. However, all of them-the author service in the military. The 116-pages-book published priate to be called‘an ode to the mountains.’ In this almost all are very much reminiscent of the Elizabe- by Pakistan’s leading Ferozsons fully serves for the tale of a wandering-traveller, thewriter has shared an than Tragedywhich mandates that the hero must die manages well to catch hold pleasurable-leisure-reading. Other than a product admiration of the high raised mountains as well for or meet an otherwise dreadful end. Tahir invariably of his long service years in the military, these sto- the love.Here, this traveller is found amazed by the requires the hero to sacrifice either his life or his love, of the reader’s attention ries are also result of his strong reading of the hu- awe-inspiring mountains in particular and life of in- oftentimes both, and this the hero does with a stoic man-traits and interactions with fellow humans. He habitants living there. For him, observing the moun- salute to the call of duty, whether in ‘From Piccadilly with engaging plots. Here, himself maintains reading habit religiously and there tains in solitude is enjoying a bliss to one’s heart and to Gatwick’ or ‘The Remains’ or in ‘He Chose to Die.’ is an impact of the observant reading too. The title soul. His admiration of the mountains define them as Nature is an embedded theme running through major- he uses the Gripping of his book will appeal to readers who believe in the metaphor of courage, survival-spirit and glory. Read- ity of the stories. One reads these stories and would adage, “life is nothing but a journey to walk all alone.” ing this story, one can’t avoid to be felt among the easily believe that author is a devotee to the Nature Narration-a famous genre Most of the stories are written in the third-person ac- impressive ambience of those gigantic-mountains of who finds it transmitting a solace to the human soul. count and, in almost all of them-the author manages the Northern Areas of Pakistan. At one point-healso Reading these stories, one envisions the green lush of Literaturewell. Tahirhas well to catch hold of the reader’s attention with en- praises people living among those mountains when he trees, blue-clear-sky, deep night, bright morning and gaging plots. Here, he uses the Gripping Narration-a writes, “The people living amidst the high peaks know the magnificent mountains. madesome generous use famous genre of Literaturewell. Tahirhas madesome the actual meaning of life, loyalty, courage, survival Fiction is the most appealing form of Creative Writ- ofLiterary Devicesi.e. generous use ofLiterary Devicesi.e. personification, and glory.” The colour of love is also spread in thistale. ing. It becomes more attractive when the narration metaphor and imagery to enhance his Imaginative The traveller falls in love with a tourist-girl and then he is compelling plus constructive.A Lone Long Walkis personification, metaphor Skill and two stories can be mentioned in particular, shares some beautiful lines on love, steeped in reflections on life and, although the writ- ‘A Cloud Above the Land’ and ‘A Town Beyond Sor- “Love is more of giving than asking. Love only sur- er’s style is eloquent, it is fairly esoteric as well. It and imagery to enhance row.’ These two stories stand out as excellent exam- vives in trust and truth. Love is unconditional surren- might not be incorrect to say that Tahir’s philosoph- ples of the powerful use of Imagination. In the first, der to the goodness of human hearts and souls. Love ical interpretation of life is similar to that of Khalil his Imaginative Skill the nomadic and vagabond Cloud professes his love breeds a deep rooted veneration that overcomes all Gibran; he appears to touch upon all the realms of hu- for the immobile Land, and the author uses their con- evil germinating from human ego and vanity. Love is man existence, including romance, courage and mor- and two stories can be versation to depict the complexities of love in a long- not an endowment on demand, it sprouts instinctively als, while at the same time bringing into discussion all term relationship. The Cloud is free with his love and without spoken words in a language that needs no or- the dilemmas and miseries we face, such as poverty, mentioned in particular, ‘A bold in his assurances whereas the Land is more cau- namentation. It often sows the seeds of all happiness injustice and violence. Tahir shares a good range of tious and circumspect, symbolising a lover who seeks in all the seasons of the year.” wisdom and knowledge on life and love in the greater Cloud Above the Land’ and the comfort of stable companionship. The pleasure of love as well the pain of separation both perspective. One will learn about life, love, call of duty In the second story ‘A Town Beyond Sorrow’, a puppet- is also well narrated in ‘The Remains.’ A short story and Nature from this thin book in one-siting-read. ‘A Town Beyond Sorrow’ eer and his marionette takes readers through the pro- of anaspiring young soldier and a vivacious young girl- – The writer is a teacher IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, Fabruary 01, 2021 ‘State land Briefs worth Rs210b recovered’ Pakistan From Page 01 just two and half years in extends SOPs Punjab only and the re- for inbound trieved land is now being utilized for public welfare. From Page 01 Giving detail of the re- Category-C countries would be allowed to enter Paki- trieved properties, Shahzad stan, “while in possession of Akbar said 1,150 kanals of a negative PCR Test Certifi- land worth over 4.57 million cation conducted within 72 rupees was recovered from hours prior to commence- PML-N leader Muhammad ment of travel to Pakistan.” Afzal Khokhar and brothers. The authority said any or He said millions of rupees all passengers arriving in in terms of penal rent have Pakistan from Category-C also been recovered from countries or having stayed the land grabbers. in a category-C country He said PML-N leaders Mu- within the last ten days dasar Qayum Nahra, Khur- prior to travel to Pakistan ram Dastgir Khan, Daniyal could also be subjected to Aziz, Javed Latif, Mir Bad- additional stipulations as shah Qaisrani, Abid Sher specified by the relevant Ali and PPP leaderNayyar health authorities upon ar- Bukhari are amongst those rival in Pakistan. The PCAA from whom illegally occu- also issued a revised list of pied state land has been category A, B&C countries KABUL: Pakistan ambassador to Aghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan called on Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Mirwais Nab recovered. The Advisor said pertaining to international and discussed measures for strengthening engagement in all areas of bilateral interaction. – DNA unfortunately, former Prime inbound travel to Pakistan Minister Nawaz Sharif laid in the wake of COVID-19 the foundations of the pol- pandemic, which would be itics of corruption the gov- valid from February 2. ernment is determined to As per the updated list, continue anti-corruption the passengers coming Baku slams Armenian hate drive with more vigor as from Category-A countries gone are the days when pol- including Australia, Chi- itics of money sharing the na, Cuba, Finland, Ghana, success of the anti-corrup- Iceland, Iraq, Kazakhstan, tion drive in Punjab, he said Madagascar, Maldives, campaign against Azeri envoy the authorities concerned Mongolia, Myanmar, New went after a lot of bigwigs Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, She stressed that such actions of radical Armenians in foreign countries demonstrate that “these for their corrupt activities Rwanda, South Korea, Saudi people are not interested in the establishment of peace and security, as well as peaceful coexistence so that justice could be dis- Arabia, Singapore, South pensed. The Advisor said Sudan, Sri Lanka, Togo, in our region. Their actions only serve to incite hatred and enmity between the nations that the sole purpose of this Trinidad and Tobago, and Spokeswoman Leyla Abdullayeva Armenian people”. pied Azerbaijani lands targeted anti-corruption drive is not Vietnam, were not required DNA said on January 31. On January 29, the Azerbaijani Azerbaijani civilian settlements provide retrieve the looted to carry the COVID-19 PCR Abdullayeva added that “regretta- Foreign Ministry issued a state- and military positions, causing money and spending it for test before entry into Paki- BAKU: Baku has strongly con- bly, this is not the first time that ment urging Armenia to refrain casualties among civilians and the the welfare of the people of stan. Explaining category-B, demned a campaign full of hatred we have encountered hate crimes from the policy of ethnic and reli- military. In the early hours of Sep- Pakistan. He said the gov- the authority said the neg- and threats by radical Armenian by Armenian radical groups gious hatred. tember 27, Azerbaijan launched a ernment will continue this ative COVID-19 PCR test, groups targeting the Azerbaijani against Azerbaijani diplomats, as “Ethnic and religious hatred has counter-offensive operation which drive with full vigour. maximum 72 hours old, was embassy in the USA and Ambas- well as members of Azerbaijani no future, and these ideas can be a lasted six weeks. The operation Shahzad Akbar said former required from the interna- sador Elin Suleymanov. communities in foreign countries. disaster for the state and the peo- resulted in the liberation of Azer- Prime Minister Nawaz Sha- tional travelers coming from “We strongly condemn such acts I would like to remind that in July ple who promote it. Armenia must baijan’s occupied lands. rif promoted the politics of the countries not specified and expect the bodies responsi- last year, radical Armenian groups refrain from these dangerous ten- A Russia-brokered ceasefire deal corruption instead of nur- in the categories A&C. ble for preventing such provoca- carried out extremely aggressive dencies and make efforts to estab- that Azerbaijan and Armenia In category-C, the PCAA turing a political ideology tions in the relevant countries provocative actions against peace- establishment of peace and secu- lish international peace, coopera- signed on November 10, 2020, in the country. He said now said six countries including to approach their duties with full ful Azerbaijani demonstrators in rity, as well as peaceful coexist- tion, and prosperity. Undoubtedly, brought an end to the 44-day South Africa, United King- this kind of politics have no responsibility. As it is known, in foreign countries, including the ence in our region. Their actions this will benefit Armenia, the re- war between the two countries. room in Pakistan. Shahzad dom, Brazil, Ireland, Por- accordance with the 1961 Vienna United States, as well as against only serve to incite hatred and gion, and the international com- The Azerbaijani army declared tugal and Netherlands had Akbar also termed land ma- Convention on Diplomatic Rela- our diplomatic missions”. enmity between the nations. This munity,” the statement said. a victory against the Armenian fias’ stance of taking politi- been enlisted from where tions, it is the responsibility of the She stressed that such actions of once again proves that such rad- The clashes between Armenia troops. The signed agreement only Pakistanis, diplomatic cal revenge by demolishing host country to prevent any attack radical Armenians in foreign coun- ical Armenian groups in foreign and Azerbaijan escalated for the obliged Armenia to withdraw their properties as baseless. passport holders and their on a diplomat, his identity, liber- tries demonstrate that “these countries neither think about the second time in 2020 after Arme- its troops from the Azerbaijani families would be allowed ty and honor,” Foreign Ministry people are not interested in the future welfare of Armenia nor the nia’s forces deployed in the occu- lands that it had occupied. to enter Pakistan under Osaka, the certain SOPs including the 72-hour old PCR test Djokovic, before boarding a flight to Pakistan team for Pakistan. Iran rejects new Nadal keen to T20I series against be at Olympics PM satisfied SA announced MELBOURNE: Japanese with efforts talks in nuclear deal will join the bubble at the sensation Naomi Osaka, No- President Joe Biden’s new administra- er countries in the region when the DNA end of the second Test vak Djokovic and Rafael Na- From Page 01 Foreign Desk tion has said it will rejoin the deal but 2015 deal was negotiated and should that starts in Rawalpindi dal said Sunday they remain “January inflation (CPI) is only after Tehran resumes full compli- include Saudi Arabia. Macron said LAHORE: The national on Thursday, 4 February. keen to compete in the de- down to 5.7%. Core inflation TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry has re- ance with its terms. But Iran has reject- any new talks on the nuclear deal selectors led by chief se- Pakistan squad for T20I layed Tokyo Olympics, and is at 5.4%,” he wrote on his of- jected any new negotiations or changes ed US demands to reverse its acceler- with Iran would be very “strict” and lector Muhammad Wasim series against South Af - would be guided by what the ficial Twitter handle. Consum- to the participants of Tehran’s nuclear ation of the nuclear programme before that a very short time remained to today announced the Pa- rica: Babar Azam (c), health experts tell them. er Price Index (CPI) inflation deal with world powers, after French Washington lifts sanctions on Tehran. prevent Tehran from having a nu- Organisers are still adamant was 5.8 per cent and core kistan men’s 20-member Aamer Yamin, Amad President Emmanuel Macron said any Saudi Arabia and its ally the United Arab clear weapon. Khatibzadeh said Ma- the Olympics can be held inflation 7.6pc before the PTI squad for the three-match Butt, Asif Ali, Danish new talks should include Saudi Arabia. Emirates have said that Gulf Arab states cron should “show self-restraint”. safely even if the coronavi- assumed power in 2018, he T20I series against South Aziz, Faheem Ashraf, “The nuclear accord is a multilateral should be involved this time in any talks, “If French officials are worried about rus is not under control by added. In July 2018, prior to international agreement ratified by which they say should also address their huge arms sales to Persian Gulf Africa which will be Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, the PTI government’s forma- played in Lahore. The Hasan Ali, Hussain Ta - the time the flame is lit on UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Iran’s ballistic missile programme and Arab states, they better reconsider July 23. Three-time Grand tion, CPI was 5.8% and core which is non-negotiable and parties to its support for proxies around the Mid- their policies,” Khatibzadeh said. three matches will be lat, Iftikhar Ahmed, inflation was 7.6%. Contrary played on February 11, 13 Khushdil Shah, Moham- Slam champion Osaka dmit- it are clear and unchangeable,” Irani- dle East. Saudi Arabia, which is locked “French arms, along with other ted being worried by a re- to the government’s claims, an Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed and 14. The squad along mad Hasnain, Moham- in several proxy wars in the region with Western weapons, not only cause cent poll that found 80 per- the Pakistan Bureau of Statis- Khatibzadeh was quoted by state media. with the officials will en- mad Nawaz, Mohammad Tehran including in Yemen, supported the massacre of thousands of Yem- cent of the Japanese public tics (PBS) had said that infla- Iran began breaching the deal’s limits ter the bio-secure bubble Trump’s “maximum pressure” cam- enis, but are also the main cause of Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, were opposed to Tokyo tion is still moving upwards. on uranium enrichment activity after paign against Iran. regional instability,” he added. from Wednesday, Febru- Shaheen Shah Afridi, Us- hosting the event this year The Sensitive Price Indicator Washington withdrew from the pact In his comments on Friday, cited Earlier this month, Iran resumed en- ary 3, the players taking man Qadir, Zafar Gohar because of the pandemic. registered an increase of 0.52 in 2018 under then-President Donald by Al Arabiya television, Macron riching uranium to 20 percent at its part in the Test series and Zahid Mehmood. Large parts of Japan are percent over last week, main- Trump and reimposed economic sanc- stressed the need to avoid what he underground Fordow nuclear plant – a ly due to raise in rates of food tions on Tehran. called the mistake of excluding oth- level it achieved before the accord. currently under a state of items. Prices of 18, out of 51, emergency to tackle a spike essential items increased and Man Utd in coronavirus cases, with rate of nine items decreased, borders closed to almost the PBS said. The prices of all foreigners. “My concern chicken, cooking oil, ghee, star Rashford would be the general safety mustard oil and washing of everyone else because soap surged while prices of you’re opening the country,” potatoes, onions, LPG, sug- racially abused Osaka said. “Everyone is fly- ar pulses and bananas went ter late on Saturday. ing in from different places. down, the bureau said. A Sports Desk “So sorry if you were look- I would just want the public couple of days ago, former ing for a strong reaction, to feel safe.” The 23-year-old finance minister Dr Hafiz Pa- MANCHESTER: Manches- you’re just simply not go- has been the poster girl of sha warned that the inflation ter United forward Marcus ing to get it here. the 2020 Olympics and still rate will reach 10 percent in Rashford says the racial “I’m not sharing screenshots. hopes to represent Japan at six months if the surge in oil abuse he received online af- It would be irresponsible to her home Games. and electricity prices in the ter the 0-0 draw at Arsenal do so… There’s nothing orig- international market contin- was “humanity and social me- inal in them. I have beautiful KP lift ue going up. He foresaw the dia at its worst”. children of all colours follow- next six months worst ever The 23-year-old England in- ing me and they don’t need to Pakistan Cup for the common persons of ternational said he refused to read it. Beautiful colours that KARACHI: Khyber Pakhtunkh- the country. take screenshots of the multi- should only be celebrated.” wa bagged their third title of ple messages he received as The Football Association the 2020-21 season as they Tenacious it would be “irresponsible” to (FA) earlier condemned the comprehensively defeated do so. “Humanity and social racial abuse of players after Central Punjab by seven wick- Pricemeter media at its worst. Yes I’m a United duo Axel Tuanzebe ets in the final of the Pakistan Polo Cup: Black man and I live every and Anthony Martial, West Cup at the State Bank Stadium. day proud that I am. No one, Bromwich Albion’s Ro- Opener Sahibzada Farhan Barry’s win LAHORE: January 31 - Players of Multan and Gujranwala struggling to get hold on the or no one comment, is going maine Sawyers, and Chel- continued his sublime form ball during 1st Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Division Hockey Championship at National to make me feel any differ- sea’s Reece James were with yet another century. The final Hockey Stadium. Multan Division won the match by 2-0. – APP ent,” Rashford wrote on Twit- targeted last week. right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 103 off 102 balls, DNA powered by five fours and as many sixes. LAHORE: Barry’s bagged the He added 69 runs for the Tenacious Pricemeter Polo Cup after beating Pricemeter. ‘Pak achieved remarkable results on Kashmir issue’ first-wicket with Musadiq pk by 6-4 in the enthralling Ahmed (33) to provide his side final played here at the Jin- On the same day, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir a solid platform for their 240- nah Polo and Country Club run chase. (JP&CC) ground on Sun- Akram said that “the process of de-colonization will be incomplete until the people of Jammu and Kashmir For the second wicket, he and day. Ruelo Trotz and Hamza Aamer Azmat posted a 66-run Mawaz Khan played key role are enabled to exercise their right to self-determination through an UN-supervised plebiscite” stand. Azmat smacked 45 off in Barry’s well-deserving BEIJING: Pakistan’s diplomatic together and seriously discuss their right to self-determination through er understanding of India’s brutal unremitting and selfless contributions 28 balls which included four triumph as both thrashed efforts on the Kashmir issue have problems” stemming from the unre- an UN-supervised plebiscite as suppression of the just struggle to regional stability and world peace boundaries and three sixes. in three tremendous goals achieved remarkable results and the solved Kashmir dispute, saying his called for in several resolutions of the Kashmiri people. Now the for decades. I clearly remember that Iftikhar Ahmed contributed 40 while from the losing side, entire international community in- good offices are always available of the Security Council.” Cheng whole world is aware of the crimes at the beginning of his term of office, off 35 balls (three fours, two Marcos Panelo converted a cluding the United Nations has real- for mediation. Antnio Guterres em- Xizhong observed that with the committed by India: massive viola- Prime Minister Imran Khan extended sixes) in a 69-run third-wicket hat-trick and Mumtaz Abbas ized that if the Kashmir issue is not phasized that there is no “military unremitting efforts of the govern- tions of human rights with hundreds an olive branch to Indian Prime Min- stand with Farhan. Farhan Niazi struck one goal. In the resolved fairly, it will seriously affect solution” to the decades-old con- ment and people of Pakistan over of Kashmiri political leaders in jail, ister Narendra Modi in the hope of reached his century with a six subsidiary final, Pricemeter. the regional stability and world flict. “Any military confrontation the years, the whole international thousands of young people disap- comprehensively easing bilateral re- while Adil Amin played the win- pk Black emerged as trium- ning shot as the jubilant Khy- phant by beating Platinum peace. These views were expressed between the two would be a disaster community, including the United peared, a hundred thousand Kash- lations. However, Pakistan’s goodwill by Cheng Xizhong, visiting profes- for both countries and for the whole Nations, has been paying more miris martyred and 20,000 women did not receive a positive response ber Pakhtunkhwa side com- Homes 8-6. Mariano Raigal pleted the chase in 36.1 overs. emerged as hero of the day sor at Southwest University of Po- world,” he warned. and more attention to the Kashmir raped in Kashmir, and is aware of from India. On the contrary, the Nar- from the winning side as he litical Science and former Defense On the same day, Ambassador and issue, and has realized that if the India’s intention to create regional endra Modi regime has adopted an Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claimed fired in fabulous four goals Attache in South Asian countries Permanent Representative of Paki- Kashmir issue is not resolved fair- unrest through the Kashmir issue. extremist policy, making enemies on the National T20 Cup in Oc- while Ahmed Ali Tiwana ham- in an article issued here on Sunday. stan to the United Nations Munir ly and reasonably, it will seriously Therefore, Pakistan’s diplomatic all sides and comprehensively deterio- tober under the leadership of mered a hat-trick and Sufi He pointed out that on January 28, Akram said that “the process of affect regional stability and world efforts on the Kashmir issue have rating its relations with its neighbors. Mohammad Rizwan while they Muhammad Haroon scored Secretary General of the United de-colonization will be incomplete peace. At the same time, the entire achieved remarkable results, he India’s unilateral actions have serious- were the joint winners of the one goal. Nations Antnio Guterres called on until the people of Jammu and Kash- international community, including added. He said, fairly and objectively ly shaken the foundation for the settle- Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy both India and Pakistan to “come mir are enabled to exercise their the United Nations, has got a clear- speaking, Pakistan has been making ment of the Kashmir issue. – APP with Central Punjab. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, Fabruary 01, 2021 Facts and Briefs figures about Iran calls for ‘inclusive Palestine UAE allows population citizenship to RAMALLA: The Palestinian foreigners population in the world un- govt’ in Taliban talks til the beginning of the year 2021 was 13.7 million DNA “The war and Afghanistan’s occupation have inflicted heavy damages to the good people of Afghani- 3.1 million in the West ABU DHABI: Sheikh Mo- stan. I hope you’ll work to end the people’s problems and take away the occupiers’ excuses out of their Bank. hammed bin Rashid Al 2.1 million in the Gaza Strip Maktoum has announced hands through achieving peace in Afghanistan as soon as possible,” Zarif told Baradar 1.6 million in the 1948 ter- that UAE govt will adopt ritories 6.9 million abroad. new law amendments that Population numbers in the allow granting the UAE cit- governorates of the West izenship to investors, spe- Bank and Gaza Strip: cialized talents & profes- 1- Jerusalem 417 thousand sionals including scientists, people doctors, engineers, artists, 2- Gaza, 713,000 people authors and their families. 3- Hebron: 782 thousand The new directives aim to people attract talents that contrib- 4- North Gaza: 416 thousand ute to our development people journey. The UAE cabinet, 5- Nablus 415 thousand peo- local Emiri courts & exec- ple utive councils will nominate 6- Khan Yunis: 413 thousand those eligible for the citizen- people ship under clear criteria set 7- Ramallah, 355 thousand for each category. The law people allows receivers of the UAE 8- Jenin, 339 thousand peo- passport to keep their exist- ple ing citizenship. 9- Deir Al-Balah, 302 thou- sand people 10 - Rafah, 260 thousand Libya: UN people 11- Bethlehem: 235 thou- announces sand people candidates for 12- Tulkarm, 198 thousand people new Trans govt 13- Qalqilya - 121 thousand people 14- Salfit 82 thousand peo- Web Desk ple TRIPOLI: Participants 15- Tubas 66 thousand peo- at Libya’s UN-sponsored ple peace talks have approved 16- Jericho: 53 thousand a list of candidates seeking people. – APP to lead a transitional gov- ernment, the United Na- WHO team tions said. The transitional and the Afghan government and take away the occupiers’ intra-Afghan talks on the future proach to Iran’s 2015 nuclear Foreign Desk and cautioning reliance on the excuses out of their hands of the country that the Taliban deal and regional influence. government will oversee visits Wuhan preparations for a national United States. through achieving peace in Af - is participating in as they are Kabul said the Iranian govern - TEHRAN: Iran will only sup - election at the end of 2021 “Political decisions can’t oc- ghanistan as soon as possible,” held in rounds in Doha. US Sec - ment had informed it of the Tal - market port an “inclusive” govern - that aims to end a decade cur in a vacuum. Forming an Zarif told Baradar. retary of State Antony Blinken iban visit beforehand, and that ment in neighbouring Af - of chaos and conflict that all-inclusive government must The Taliban signed a peace told Afghan President Ashraf Tehran said it would emphasise ghanistan, Foreign Minister Web Desk has left Libya split down the be done in a participatory pro - deal with the United States in Ghani last week the adminis - to the Taliban that a pause in Mohammad Javad Zarif told a middle and hammered its cess that considers structures, February 2020 that aimed to tration of President Joe Biden the violent attacks against civil - WUHAN: A World Health top Taliban delegation. vital oil exports on which entities and fundamental rules ensure the safety of American is reviewing the peace deal and ians and government officials Organization-led team of In a Sunday meeting with the the country’s economy de- like the constitution,” a foreign allies and interests in Afghani - is committed to ensuring the was essential and that a lasting experts investigating the group led by senior Taliban pends. The 75 participants ministry statement said. stan and the region in exchange US-Afghan partnership. Biden peace should be pursued within origins of COVID-19 have figure Mullah Abdul Ghani at talks in Switzerland, “The war and Afghanistan’s oc - for the pullout of troops from is expected to deliver his first the framework of Afghanistan’s visited Huanan market, the Baradar, Iran’s top diplomat ranging from regional and cupation have inflicted heavy the country, which has been in major foreign policy address constitution. The Taliban’s po- now-shuttered wholesale emphasised a multilateral ap - tribal figures to represent- damages to the good people of turmoil since the US-led inva - on Monday, which will include litical chief, Sher Mohammad seafood market in the Chi- proach while offering to facili - atives of political factions, Afghanistan. I hope you’ll work sion in 2001. The agreement both the war in Afghanistan Abbas Stanikzai, is also leading nese city of Wuhan where tate talks between the Taliban will vote next week to pick to end the people’s problems also set out the parameters for and his administration’s ap- a delegation to Russia for talks. the novel coronavirus was a three-person presidential initially detected. council and a prime min- The team arrived at Huanan ister. They will pick from China signs MoU to on Sunday amid heavy secu- 24 candidates for the three Xinjiang model to improve rity, with additional barri- presidential council posts, establish intelligent cades set up outside a high while 21 people are vying blue fence surrounding the for the post of prime minis- cotton production in Pakistan market, and left in a convoy ter, according to the UN list agri systems after about one hour. released on Saturday. of this MoU, as part of the serious challenges and annual yield in stressed about expanding the scope “Very important site visits While UN-backed talks have DNA celebration of 70 years of the DNA continuously declining. He said that Pa- of agricultural research with the help today – a wholesale market progressed, many Libyans establishment of China-Pa- kistan not only needed seeds from China of Chinese experts, adding that the first & Huanan Seafood fear competition for posts BEIJING: China signed a kistan diplomatic ties, was ISLAMABAD: Xinjiang-agriculture de- but the whole package of Xinjiang model Pakistani climate had proved suitable Market just now,” Peter could yet trigger new fight- Memorandum of Under- a testament to the rapidly velopment model could help to improve for enhancing cotton production. for various foreign plants. Strawberry Daszak, a zoologist with the ing, unravelling a ceasefire standing (MoU) to enhance increasing Pakistan-China ag- cotton production in Pakistan, said Iqrar The former VC also highlighted vari- plantation has been a success story in US group EcoHealth Alli- that has largely held since agricultural cooperation and riculture cooperation in the Ahmad Khan, former Vice Chancellor of ance and a member of the establish intelligent agricul- next stage of CPEC’s high- ous areas of prospective cooperation Pakistan and the same will be the case October. Libya has been Agriculture University. between China and Pakistan in agri- with Chinese plant species if imported WHO team, said in a tweet. wracked by chaos since tural systems in Pakistan. er-quality development. “Very informative & critical According to China Econom- According to Gwadar Pro, he was speak- cultural and industrial spheres. He under CPEC cooperation, he said. Sev- 2011 when a NATO-backed Under the MoU, both sides for our joint teams to un- ic Net (CEN) on behalf of would design and implement ing at a live forum jointly organised by emphasised the need of introducing eral experts and government officials uprising overthrew and China Economic Net and Machinery technology in agriculture in rural from both China and Pakistan partic- derstand the epidemiology Ministry of National Food Se- model projects across Paki- of COVID as it started to later killed longtime ruler curity & Research, Pakistani Engineering Corporation of China to areas, citing lack of technology as a ipated in the online event, including stan using modern technol- spread at the end of 2019.” Muammar Gaddafi. Ambassador to China Moin ogy to upgrade Pakistan’s ir- mark the launch of China-Pakistan Ag- reason behind the failure of drip irri- Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Nong The country has been split Ul Haque signed the MOU rigation system for optimum ricultural and Industrial Cooperation gation in Pakistan. Rong and Pakistan ambassador to Chi- The experts did not take since 2014 between rival with China Aerospace Con- use of water and fertilizer, Information platform. Khan said that the Khan stressed that agricultural de- na Moen ul Haq, who reiterated com- questions from journalists. administrations in Tripoli struction Group. (CACG). and thereby increase produc- Xinjiang model was a role model for Pa- velopment should translate into de- mitments to further improving bilater- One flashed a thumbs-up in the west and Benghazi in The report says, the signing tion through quality. kistan where cotton production is facing velopment of rural areas. He also al cooperation in several sectors. sign when reporters asked the east. The international- how the trip was going. ly recognised Government Since being released from of National Accord (GNA) a two-week quarantine on in Tripoli is backed by Tur- Thursday, the team has vis- key, while renegade military ited hospitals and markets, commander Khalifa Haftar’s as well as an exhibition com- eastern-based, self-styled memorating Wuhan’s COV- Libyan National Army ID battle, which included a (LNA) is supported by the 76-day lockdown of the city United Arab Emirates, Rus- of 11 million. A single visit sia and Egypt. by scientists is unlikely to confirm the virus’s origins. Pinning down an outbreak’s UK opens animal reservoir is typically visa scheme an exhaustive endeavour that takes years of research, for HK including taking animal sam- ples, genetic analysis and residents epidemiological studies.

Foreig Desk Proud Boys LONDON: Residents of members Hong Kong can apply, start- ing on Sunday, for a new visa charged with offering them an opportuni- ty to become British citi- conspiracy zens as the United Kingdom opens its doors to those MOROCCO: Ambassadors of various countries including Pakistan ambassador to Morocco Hamid Asghar Khan visited a fast developing Foreign Desk wanting to escape China’s region of Guelmim-Qued Noun with multiple people friendly projects including water,health and education. Visited an export oriented high crackdown on dissent in the WASHINGTON: The US Jus- value greenhouse/hydroponics farm,and had a spectacular lunch on a lovely beach. Tremendous courtesy and hospitality extended by Her tice Department has charged semi-autonomous city. Excellency Mme.Moubarka the first elected female Regional President and former Minister delegate of Foreign Affairs – DNA From Sunday afternoon, an- two men identified as mem- yone with a British National bers of the far-right Proud Overseas (BNO) passport Boys group with conspiracy and their dependents will over the January 6 storming be able to apply online for of the United States Capitol, a visa allowing them to live as authorities continue to and work in the UK. After Pakistan-Belarus economic ties discussed probe the riot. In a statement five years, they can then ap- The Honorary Consul shared his recent interactions with Pakistani business community spread late on Friday, the department ply for citizenship. accused Dominic Pezzola, 43, The visa scheme is a re- over several sectors including automobiles, agricultural implements, IT and education for and William Pepe, 31, both of New York state, of engaging in sponse to Beijing’s deci- promotion of trade and investment relations between the two countries a conspiracy “to obstruct, in- sion last year to impose a fluence, impede, and interfere sweeping national security Ambassador highlighted the DNA with law enforcement officers” law on Hong Kong, a former importance of expanding who were protecting the US British colony, to snuff out commercial ties and educa - MINSK: -With a view to Capitol and its grounds. huge and sometimes violent tional ties. Referring to the The men were arrested on Jan- pro-democracy protests. discussing possibilities of Business Meeting scheduled uary 12 and 15, respectively, in The UK said the law – reinvigorating Economic at Belarusian Chambers of relation to the riot, which took which punishes subversion, ties between Pakistan and Commerce and Industry lat - place as Congress met on Jan- collusion, terrorism and col- Belarus, Ambassador Sajjad er this month and the pro - uary 6 to certify the election lusion with foreign forces – Haider Khan held a zoom posed virtual Meeting of the victory of President Joe Biden. breaches the terms of agree- meeting with Mr. Walid Business Councils of the two The men also face other charg- ments under which Hong Mushtaq, Honorary Consul countries in April/May, the es, including civil disorder, Kong was handed back to of Belarus in Lahore. Ambassador sought Mr. Wal - unlawfully entering restricted China in 1997. London has The Honorary Consul id,s support in mobilising Pa - buildings or grounds, and disor- argued it has a moral duty shared his recent interac - kistani business community derly and disruptive conduct in to the people of Hong Kong. restricted buildings or grounds. tions with Pakistani busi - for a win-win trade relations. “We have honoured our ness community spread over The Justice Department said profound ties of history and The Ambassador also pro - Pezzola and Pepe are mem- several sectors including posed enhancing education- friendship with the people automobiles, agricultural bers of the self-proclaimed of Hong Kong, and we have al collaboration and offered “Western chauvinist” Proud stood up for freedom and implements, IT and educa - to facilitate holding summer Boys movement, a far-right autonomy,” Prime Minister tion for promotion of trade school in Belarus, virtual group that featured prominent- Boris Johnson said of the and investment relations youth conference of students ly in the riot and has attracted scheme this week. between the two countries. and cooperation in higher ed - increased attention during the Appreciating the efforts, the ucation institutions. probe of the incident. IslamabadMONDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Rashid Briefs felicitates Hajj dues to Afghanistan: Foreign troops Russian be received counterpart in three to stay beyond deadline Khayam Abbasi installments ISLAMABAD: Interior Min- Plans on what will happen after April are now being considered and likely to ister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that Pakistan wants Zubair Ahmed be a top issue at a key NATO meeting in February, the NATO sources said to further enhance its rela- ISLAMABAD: The Minis- tions with Russia. try of Religious Affairs and ISLAMABAD: International be tweaks in the policy, the The positions of the North At - situation and to consult on the has launched a review of his pre- He expressed these views in Interfaith Harmony would troops plan to stay in Afghani- sense of hasty withdrawal which lantic Treaty Organization are way forward.” decessor’s peace agreement. a letter written to his Rus- receive government scheme stan beyond the May deadline was prevalent will be addressed becoming increasingly impor- She said about 10,000 troops, in- A Pentagon spokesman said sian Counterpart, Vladimir Hajj dues from intending pil- envisaged by the insurgent Talib- and we could see a much more tant after the alliance was side - cluding Americans, are in Afghani- the Taliban have not met their Kolokoltsev thanking him grims in three easy install- an’s deal with the United States, calculated exit strategy.” lined by Trump, diplomats and stan. Those levels are expected to commitments, but Washington on his felicitation message ments. According to official four senior NATO officials said, The administration of then-Pres- experts say. stay roughly the same until after remained committed to the pro- and good wishes to him. source, the aspirants would a move that could escalate ten- ident Donald Trump signed an Peace talks between the Afghan May, but the plan beyond that is cess and had not decided on fu- Earlier, in a special letter have to deposit all Hajj dues sions with the Taliban demand- agreement with the Taliban early government and the Taliban be- not clear, the NATO source said. ture troop levels. via Russian embassy, the before balloting of govern- ing full withdrawal. last year calling for the withdraw- gan in September in Doha, but Kabul and some foreign govern- A State Department representa- Russian Interior Minis- ment Hajj scheme. “There will be no full withdrawal al of all foreign troops by May in violence has remained high. ments and agencies say the Tali- tive said Biden was committed to ter congratulated Sheikh The road to Makkah project by allies by April-end,” one of the return for the insurgents fulfilling “No NATO ally wants to stay in ban has failed to meet conditions bringing a “responsible end to the Rashid Ahmed on assum- might be initiated from Ka- officials told Reuters. certain security guarantees. Afghanistan longer than nec- due to escalated violence and a ‘forever wars’... while also protect- ing office as Interior Min- rachi, Lahore and Quetta in “Conditions have not been met,” Plans on what will happen after essary, but we have been clear failure to cut ties with militant ing Americans from terrorist and ister of Pakistan. Hajj 2021. Only government he said on condition of anonym- April are now being considered that our presence remains condi- groups such as Al Qaeda, which other threats.” scheme pilgrims would be ity because of the sensitivity of and likely to be a top issue at a key tions-based,” said NATO spokes- the Taliban denies. Afghanistan’s presidential palace benefited from the project, the matter. “And with the new NATO meeting in February, the woman Oana Lungescu. “Allies The administration of Joe Biden, did not respond to a request for Fish die as he said. Ministry would en- U.S. administration, there will NATO sources said. continue to assess the overall who replaced Trump on Jan. 20, comment. – Agencies India releases sure more and more facili- ties for the pilgrims going Pak exports poisonous for the pilgrimage this year. CPEC western “We will also arrange vac- President Alvi shares to China up water in Satluj cine for the pilgrims,” he said adding that the govern- 41pc last Dec DNA ment would provide maxi- route to benefit mum facilities. best reads of 2020 ARIFWALA: India has re- Saudi Arabia allowed a lim- DNA leased poisonous water into He said besides the books strongly recommended “Art Zhob-Quetta belt ited number of pilgrims BEIJING: Pakistan’s ex- the Satluj River killing fish Shujaat Hamza suggested by him, the peo- of Thinking Clearly” by Rolf ISLAMABAD: CPEC western route will bring multiple ben- for Hajj in the wake of the ports to China crossed and other riverine mammals ple should also read the use- Dobelli on human psycholo- efits for Zhob-Quetta belt of Balochistan, says a report pub- coronavirus outbreak. Thus, $312.33 million in Decem- in large numbers in Arifwa- ISLAMABAD: President Dr ful material of their choice. gy and reasoning. The book lished by Gwadar Pro. The report says, N-50 Highway being only 10,000 people already ber 2020, shows the offi- la. According to a private Arif Alvi on Sunday while The president said when points out around 100 bias- upgraded as part of the CPEC western route has become a residing in Saudi Arabia cial data from the General television channel report sharing his best 10 reads of it comes to obtaining huge es found in humans, meant beacon of hope for people of Zhob -Quetta, from where it were allowed to perform Administration of Customs toxic water killed large num- 2020, called for promotion knowledge published in form for self-examination and leads to Gwadar via Khuzdar district. The local people are Hajj under strict COVID-19 of the People’s Republic of bers of fish, livestock and of book reading culture in of books, he considered his methods to avoid them. extremely happy and hopeful with the CPEC route passing (SOPs) standard operating China (GACC). Exports in- aquatic mammals in the Sat- the country. The president, life too short to compre- Other books recommended through their areas.The N-50 starts from Yarak in D.I.Khan procedures. creased by 41% on a year-on- luj River. Make hay when in a video message, advised hend it all. He also showed by the president included district of KP and enters Zhob district of Balochistan. year basis last December, the sun shines on the other the people particularly the the notes of various books “Capital and Ideology” by The highway goes through Qilla Saifullah, Muslim Bagh, according to GACC figures hand, the locals have start- ‘Govt thriving youth to develop the habit he took during the reading Thomas Picketty (on eco- Quetta and Khuzdar, where from a section of it leads to received by Pakistan. ed to supply the dead fish in of book reading to enhance which he hoped would com- nomic inequalities and sug- the port city of Karachi while the other culminates at Despite the epidemic of the market fuelling fears of to restore their exposure and help pile at a later stage. gesting outlines for fairer Gwadar port. This Highway is being upgraded to a 4-lane COVID-19, bilateral trade spread of diseases. suppress the biases. “I do nothing else but read economic system), “Anar- dual carriage way under CPEC. The N-50 can benefit peo- sanctity has increased significantly. The outbreak of skin diseases He said he studied books books during travel, be it is chy” by William Dalrymple ple of the areas in multiple ways, said Nasim Mandokhel, Pakistan’s exports stood at is being feared in the area due on current affairs and com- by car or air. I study book as (on rise of East India Compa- a social activist from Zhob district. He said that Zhob, of vote’ $312.33 million in Decem- to the supply of dead fish in puter sciences and tried to I go home. Though I get a ny and economic prosperity Muslim Bagh and Khanozai areas of Balochistan are rich ber 2020, up 41 percent the market. Meanwhile, the disseminate his knowledge little chance to read books in subcontinent), “Upheaval: in chromite ore, where it is transported to Karachi for en- from $221 million in the officials have informed high- Ibrar Khan to the masses through his in office, I do it when there Turning Points for Nations richment to be exported to China. If the chromite enrich- same month of the previous ups about the losses being speeches. The president is some gap,” he remarked. in Crisis” by Jared Diamond ment industry is established in source areas, it will not ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- year, which grew for six con- caused by the untreated wa- shared a list of 10 books The president, who had (history of different nations only provide jobs to local people but its transportation to tant to the Prime Minister secutive months, China Eco- ter. The local administration he studied last year en- also shared his best reads like Japan, Soviet Union China will also become more cost-effective, he said. on Youth Affairs, Usman nomic Net (CEN) reported. and the PFA have not yet been compassing the subjects of 2019, put at top a book and their efforts to over- Mandokhel said that the mountains of the Suleman and Ras Dar Sunday said the govern- Last month Adviser to mobilized to stop the supply including Islamic history, “Revelations” by Meraj come crises), “Why Nations Koh ranges are rich in precious minerals but still the people ment was giving sanctity to Prime Minister on Com- and sale of dead fish. River capitalism, history of sub- Mohiuddin presenting a Fail: The Origins of Power, of these areas are extremely poor due to unorganised min- vote in the upcoming Sen- merce and Investment, Satluj is the longest of the five continent, upheaval and ex- wide variety of scholarly Prosperity, and Poverty” by ing. Engineer Ziarat Khan, an expert in mining and mineral ate elections through show Abdul Razak Dawood an- rivers that flow through the ploitation in nations, human viewpoints on the story of Daron Acemoglu and James resources, said that initially, mini mills could be established of hands or open balloting. nounced via Twitter that historic crossroads region of psychology, riots in India, Holy Prophet Muhammad Robinson (exploitative so- in source areas to extract chromium from chromite. Chro- It was a great chance for Pakistan’s export to China Punjab from India to Pakistan metric society, physics and (Peace be Upon Him) and ciety which begets change mium is used in various industries, including stainless steel all the political parties to registered an increase of and it is the easternmost tribu- artificial intelligence. Qur'anic revelation. He also and leads to revolution). manufacturing, electroplating and metallurgy. – DNA conduct the Senate polls 30% in November 2020. tary of the Indus River. through open voting to wipe out horse trading incidents Brand Pak to from it, he said talking to a Govt won’t last a private news channel. be unveiled He said the Pakistan day if I don’t want it Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gov- soon ernment would move a to: Pervaiz Khattak constitutional amendment ISLAMABAD: Digital mar- bill in the Parliament soon NOWSHERA: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government keting holds promise for to make open voting in the will not survive a single day if I don’t want it to, said Defence tourism promotion and senate elections. Usman Dar Minister Pervaiz Khattak on Sunday. The former Khyber that’s what exactly the pres- said it was mentioned in the Pakhtunkhwa chief minister was speaking to PTI workers in ent government is doing Charter of Democracy (CoD) Nowshera where he spoke about the incumbent government. by rolling out an inclusive that the senate polls should Khattak spoke about the Opposition, saying that they respect- project “Brand Pakistan” in be conducted through open ed him which is why he also had regard for parliamentarians. coming days to transform balloting. The Pakistan Peo- “No one can cheat me when it comes to politics,” he said, the country’s image by pro- ples’ Party and Pakistan adding that Imran Khan’s government would not last a single jecting its breath-taking tour- Muslim League-Nawaz had day if he didn’t want it to. However, Khattak clarified that the ist resorts at international introduced the horse-trading prime minister had bestowed a lot of favours on him and that level through online means. politics in the senate elec- he was with the premier all the way. The former KP chief “The competent authority tions in the past, he added. minister turned his guns towards the PDM, accusing it of has given approval for Brand trying to pressurise the government to hide their corruption. Pakistan and now our focus “There are internal rifts within the PDM. Very soon, their ar- is on its launch as bids from KP cabinet tificial alliance will meet its fate,” he said. Khattak blamed Op- event management firms to discuss position parties for having a hand in the inflationary situation have been invited to formal- that Pakistan was currently strugglign with, saying that it was ly roll out the mega tourism local bodies the predecessor governments’ policies that had brought Paki- project at the earliest,” a stan to its current state of affairs. A few hours after the Khat- senior officer of PTDC said election tak’s above-mentioned statement started doing the rounds on in a media interview Sun- social media, the defence minister took to Twitter to issue a day. The Pakistan Tehreek- DNA clarification. In the tweet, Khattak clarified that he was “sin- e-Insaf government, soon cere and indebted” to Imran Khan. “Clearly mentioned in after coming into the power, PESHAWAR: A meeting of my speech for the locals of my village in Nowshera that I’m tasked the PTDC with trans- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cab- sincere and indebted to Imran Khan. We are successful in our forming the local tourism in- inet has been summoned constituency due to our efforts and the support of IK. We will dustry by developing a brand on February 02 with local defeat all opp. parties ganged up against the candidate we are for local tourism industry at government elections in the supporting for the by-election,” he tweeted. – DNA global level. – DNA province on top of the agen- da. The province will hold the local government elections on September 15, according to provincial officials. ‘Italy’s Renzi wants ex-ECB’s The chief minister will be giv- en a briefing on the new local bodies system and elections Draghi to head government’ in the province in the cabinet this, saying there had been no parties need to agree on a meeting, according to offi- DNA contact between the two men policy pact first. “Any effort cials. The local councils polls during the political crisis. today to fuel a discussion will be held in Khyber Pakh- ROME: Matteo Renzi, who There was no immediate about Draghi is offensive to tunkhwa in different phases. triggered Italy’s political comment from Draghi, who Draghi and above all to the The new local government crisis this month by pulling has largely vanished from president of the republic,” system will be comprised of his Italia Viva party out of the public eye since his Renzi said in an interview the district, tehsil, village and the ruling coalition, would ECB term ended in 2019. published on Sunday with neighborhood councils. like to see former European After three days of talks Corriere della Sera. The officials have compiled Central Bank chief Mario with party leaders, Mat- But behind the scenes, his recommendations to keep Draghi become prime min- tarella on Friday asked low- parliamentarians are anon- the number of councillors ister, a party source said on er house speaker Roberto ymously pushing an even- lesser than the previous lo- Sunday. The former coali- Fico to mediate between tual Draghi premiership in cal bodies system. “It has tion allies are holding talks the coalition parties, in- a broad-based government, also been recommended for to try and overcome their cluding Italia Viva, the cen- although it was not clear if direct election for the tehsil differences and revive their tre-left Democratic Party they preferred this scenario Nazim”, sources said. government, which formally (PD) and anti-establishment to a revival of the current “Under the new system sev- collapsed last week when 5-Star Movement. coalition. “If the president en tehsil councils have been Prime Minister Giuseppe Fico opened the discus- gives a mandate to Draghi, established in Peshawar,” Conte resigned. sions on Saturday. Mat- we would certainly support according to officials. The Renzi has repeatedly criti- tarella asked him to report this,” said a senior Italia provincial cabinet session cised Conte’s handling of the back on Tuesday. Renzi, a Viva lawmaker. would also deliberate over coronavirus pandemic and former prime minister, has Renzi, whose party has the agenda of sugar import. subsequent economic cri- said he does not want to barely 2% of voter support, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gov- sis, and a party source con- talk about who should lead quit the coalition over Con- ernment has recently an- firmed a report in La Stampa the next government at te’s handling of COVID-19, nounced the date for hold- newspaper that Italia Viva this stage, arguing that the in particular his plans for ing local bodies elections in would like Draghi to become spending more than 200 the province after approval the next prime minister. billion euros ($243 billion) from the cabinet. “I would say that is one of our from a European Union The provincial cabinet has proposals,” said the source, fund to help Italy’s battered decided to hold local bodies who declined to be named. economy. The PD and 5-Star elections in the province La Stampa newspaper report- have both accused Renzi of on 15 September 2021. ed on Sunday that President being irresponsible, saying The meeting also approved Sergio Mattarella had already he triggered the crisis to try Local Councils Conduct of sounded out Draghi. The head and raise his profile and halt Election Rules 2020. of state’s office swiftly denied his party’s rout in the polls. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]