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IslamabadTuesday, May 25, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 China in discussion Agreed to boost Shahid Afridi with third parties cooperation ruled out of on CPEC extension with the US HBL PSL 6 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs Exams from Blinken in Mideast post Gaza June 5 under attacks DNA strict SOPs WASHINGTON: The Unit- No promotions without exams this year ed States’ Secretary for students; summer vacation will be of State An- tony Blink- shorter, decide education ministers en departs Monday for a Mideast trip. “Secretary Special Correspondent Single curriculum Blinken will meet with Israeli leaders about our ISLAMABAD: The federal government has for Grade Pre-1 to ironclad commitment to decided to take examinations of all students Israel’s security,” US Pres- this year under Coronavirus SOPs. This V, NA informed ident Joe Biden said in a important decision was taken at a meet- ing of inter-provincial education ministers ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was statement. “He will con- informed today that the Single National tinue our administration’s chaired by Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood. It was decided that the Curriculum for Grade Pre-1 to V will be efforts to rebuild ties to, implemented throughout the country from and support for, the Pales- examinations of 10 and 12 classes would be held in the third week of June. August this year. Responding to a question ISLAMABAD: DG Inter Services Intelligence Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed receives Prime tinian people and leaders, during Question Hour, Parliamentary after years of neglect.” The minister said the NCOC meeting has Minister Imran Khan and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at ISI Headquarters. – DNA decided not to promote the student this year Secretary for Federal Education and Pro- and exams will be conducted from June 20. fession Training Wajiha Akrm said all the PM, mily PM covering The NCOC meeting decided that summer federating units have been taken on board vacation will be shorter this year and the de- in preparing the SNC. She said in the sec- top brass ‘Electoral reforms up economic cision will be taken by provinces. It has been ond phase, the SNC for Grade 6 to 8 will decided that the 10th and 12t class examina- be implemented from next academic year, briefed over disaster tions will be held in the third week of June. while for Grade 9 to 12 be implemented vital for fair elections’ In case of delay in results, the universities from academic year 2023-24. Wajiha Akrm security with lies will admit students on the basis of Provi- said SNC is aimed at providing equal learn- “We want to hold elections on which no sional Certificate and the decisions will be ing opportunities to all classes of people; ehal iraj made by the provinces. The Inter-Ministerial besides, ensuring national harmony and N M one could raise a finger “, says Fawad cohesion to build one nation. Responding Nazir Siyal Conference of National Command and Con- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- to a calling attention, Minister of State for Insaf (PTI) government to trol Centre (NCOC) was chaired by Federal ter Imran Khan on Monday KARACHI: Chairman of Parliamentary Affairs said that it has, in Shujaat Hamza solve the problems of the Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood and along with his cabinet mem- Pakistan principle, been decided to grant Technical lawyer community. bers and top military offi- People Party Allowance to the registered engineers. ISLAMABAD: Minister for Fawad said his family was (PPP) Bila- Continued on Page 06 cials visited the Inter-Ser- Information and Broad- being known in the areas wal Bhutto vices Intelligence (ISI) casting Chaudhry Fawad for doing politics or for Zardari has Secretariat, where they Hussain Monday said that adopting the lawyer pro- said that were given a briefing on the the introduction of elec- fession. The minister said Imran Khan is trying to US acknowledges Pak national and regional securi- toral reforms were imper- that professional loans cover up the economic ca- ty situation. Director Gen- ative to ensure free, fair, would be disbursed among tastrophe with persistent eral ISI Lieutenant General and transparent elections the lawyer community lies as marketing of chick- Faiz Hameed welcomed the in the country. Lahore High Court Bar while the legal commu- role for Afghan peace prime minister and other “We want to hold elections ens, eggs and buffaloes Rawalpindi Bench, Pun- nity below the age of 45 dignitaries on their arrival. cannot improve the coun- WASHINGTON: Pakistan on which no one could jab Bar Council, and High years would be given easy The prime minister was try’s economy. A statement has played an important role Pakistan, US NSAs agree raise a finger and the elec- Court Bar Multan Bench. loans up to Rs. 1 million accompanied by Foreign issued by Bilawal Bhutto in supporting the peace pro- toral reforms will guaran- The Minister said that the under the Kamyab Jawan Minister Shah Mahmood Zardari states that Imran cess in Afghanistan, accord- to boost cooperation tee fair elections”, he ex- government was well aware Program for the construc- Qureshi, Defence Minister Khan’s government used ing to a top Pentagon official. GENEVA: The national securi- pressed these views while of the lawyers’ problems tion of their chambers. Pervaiz Khattak, Information the old census data to de- Assistant Secretary of De- ty advisers of Pakistan and the talking to a delegation of and it was the top priority Minister Chaudhry Fawad pict higher per capita in- fence for Indo-Pacific Affairs United States of America met District Bar Rawalpindi, of the Pakistan Tehreek-e- Continued on Page 06 Hussain, Interior Minister come. As long as there are David F Helvey made this in Geneva, a statement from Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Chair- experiments like Imran statement while addressing the Prime Minister's Office man Joint Chiefs of Staff Khan in the country, Paki- lawmakers of the Senate said Monday. "Both sides had Committee General Nadeem PPP, ANP stan cannot make progress. Armed Services Committee a positive conversation on a Interpol seeks Raza, Chief of the Army Staff in the US on Saturday. range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutu- General Qamar javed Baj- urged to He was responding to a al interest and agreed to advance practical cooperation Hajj: Pak wa, Chief of the Naval Staff question from Senator Joe on these issues," the statement added. Prime Minister details of ‘wanted’ Admiral Muhammad Amjad rejoin PDM Manchin, a West Virginia Imran Khan had appointed Yusuf as his NSA last week. Khan Niazi and Chief of the in contact Democrat, about his "as- According to a May 17 notification issued by the Cabi- Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Belgian citizens sessment of Pakistan" and net Division, Dr Yusuf would, in his capacity as the NSA, Staff Report Zaheer Ahmed Babar. with KSA its intelligence agencies enjoy the status of a federal minister. Newly appointed It had requested the foreign ISLAMABAD: Leader of National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf, in a tweet, said Athar Sufi ministry to share the Joint the Opposition in the Na- DNA Continued on Page 06 he was pleased to meet US NSA Jake Sullivan. – DNA Pak-Malaysia Interrogation Team (JIT) tional Assembly Shahbaz KARACHI: Interpol in a report of alleged Muttahida Sharif hosted a dinner in ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ara- vow to meet letter to Pokarachi terror Qaumi Movement London honor of the parliamentary bia has not actslice and the CTD has (MQM-L) terrorist Wahid leaders of the opposition yet taken trade potential sought details of the Bel- Hussain alias Guddu with parties. Shahbaz Sharif a decision gian citizens involved in ter- the Belgium Embassy. offered all the opposition about the Zubair Ahmad ror activities in Karachi. “Wahid Hussain alias Guddu parties to launch an an- number of Interpol Brussels chapter, is holding dual nationality of ti-government movement. pilgrims ISLAMABAD: Leader of the in a letter to Additional I.G. Pakistan and Belgium”, the PPP’s Yousuf Raza Gilani, who will perform Hajj this House in Senate, Senator Police Karachi and DIG letter read. Wahid Hussain Raja Pervez Ashraf and year, SAPM on Religious Dr. Shahzad Waseem during Counter Terrorism Depart- had disclosed names of his Sherry Rehman attended Harmony Allama Tahir meeting with Ikram Moham- ment (CTD) via the Federal associates including Arif the dinner. Ashrafi said. He said in a mad Ibrahim Ambassador of Investigation Agency (FIA), Ajakia, Saleem Belgium and Amir Haider Hoti, Maulana statement that the King- Malaysia has emphasized has sought the list of the cit- others in committing various Asad Mahmood, Allama Sa- dom’s health ministry to further enhance bilat- izens of Belgium involved in crimes, according to CTD. jid Mir, Mohsin Dawar and proposed that 60,000 pil- eral trade, investment and terrorism in Karachi, sourc- The CTD in its letter fur- other leaders also attended grims be allowed to per- tourism between Pakistan es said. According to sourc- ther said that the terror net- the dinner. The overall polit- form the annual ritual this and Malaysia. He said that es, Belgian authorities had work comprises of 30 to 40 ical situation of the country year. Allama Ashrafi said the present state of bilater- sought details of the terror members. “Those staying was discussed at the dinner the Government is in con- al economic ties does not suspects from the Interpol. in Belgium also collecting hosted by Shahbaz Sharif. tact with Saudi officials commensurate with the It is to be mentioned here that funds from the Pakistani According to sources, PPP over the issue of inclusion potential and there is need the CTD Karachi DIG Omar community, which used for and ANP were invited to rejoin the Opposition alli- of Chinese vaccines in the to explore possibility of co- Shahid Hamid had wrote a terrorism acts in Karachi,” Kingdom’s list of approved ISLAMABAD: Ikram Bin Mohammad Ibrahim, High Commissioner operation in diverse fields. letter for arrest of the Belgian ance, PDM, to which both according to the letter. the parties assured to vaccines for pilgrims. of Malaysia called on Leader of the House in Senate, nationals involved in anti-state make a decision after dis- Continued on Page 06 Senator Dr Shahzad Waseem. – DNA activities in Karachi. Continued on Page 06 cussion within parties. Inside... No US Pak plays lead role military in shacking world Govt committed to complete CPEC projects: PM conscious over Palestine bases in – Page 02 The Chinese Ambassador extended President Xi Jinping’s invitation to the Prime Minister Pak Navy, RCCI mull Pakistan joint manufacturing to participate in the ‘CPC and World Political Parties Summit’, to be held in July 2021 ventures – Page 03 telephone conversation with Premier Li ties, which is the reflection of excellent est priority accorded by the Government Staff Report Saifullah Keqiang, on the occasion of the 70th an - cooperation between Pakistan and China. to CPEC and the firm commitment to Regional cooperation niversary of establishment of diplomatic The Prime Minister reaffirmed the high- expeditiously complete CPEC projects, ISLAMABAD: Respond- on pandemic ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Nong Rong, which will open up tremendous opportu- ing to media queries, the response urged Ambassador of China in Pakistan, called nities for increased economic growth and Spokesperson stated that – Page 04 on Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Mon - development in the region and beyond. there was no U.S. military or air base in Pakistan; nor Cease-fire is no day. The subjects covered during the The Chinese Ambassador extended Pres- excuse for the meeting included Pakistan-China bilat- ident Xi Jinping’s invitation to the Prime was any such proposal en- world to look away eral relations, including CPEC; 70than - Minister to participate in the ‘CPC and visaged. Any speculation – Page 05 niversary of the establishment of dip - World Political Parties Summit’, to be on this account was base- less and irresponsible and West weighs action after lomatic ties; vaccine cooperation; and held in July 2021. The Prime Minister high-level bilateral exchanges. graciously accepted the invitation to at- should be avoided. Belarus diverts plane The Spokesperson added – Page 06 The Prime Minister deeply appreciated tend the virtual event. Ambassador Nong Chinese leadership and conveyed his Rong reassured that China will continue that Pakistan and the U.S. As US pulls back warm greetings for President Xi Jinping to firmly support Pakistan in its fight have a framework of co- in MENA, China, and Premier Li Keqiang. Emphasising against the COVID-19 pandemic and ac- operation in terms of Air Russia may step in Lines of Communication – Page 07 the time-tested “All-Weather Strategic cords high priority to help address Paki- Co-operative Partnership”, the Prime stan’s requirements. (ALOC) and Ground Lines Bosnian envoy, AJK Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep It was agreed to continue with the mo - of Communication (GLOC) President for more commitment to further enhance and mentum of high-level bilateral exchanges in place since 2001. No people to people links broaden Pakistan-China ties. to further solidify strategic cooperative new agreement has been – Page 08 The Prime Minister recalled his earlier gains between the two countries. made in this regard. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, May 25, 2021 FESCO Briefs issues shutdown 16 deaths, programme 802 corona FAISALABAD: The Faisal- cases in abad Electric Supply Com- pany (FESCO) has issued Punjab shutdown programme for Wednesday for necessary LAHORE: As many as 802 repair, maintenance and ex- new corona cases were re- pansion of electricity lines. ported in Punjab on Monday According to the pro- while the pandemic claimed gramme, power supply from 16 more lives in the last 24 Muazzam Shah feeder ema- hours, pushing the death nating from 132-KV Chiniot toll to 9,784. grid station and Pakka Anna According to the data, feeder originating from 132- shared by a spokesperson KV Nia Lahore grid station for the Punjab Primary will remain suspended from and Secondary Healthcare 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. while Fakhar Department (P&SHD), Abad, Wapda City, Farooq the number of coronavirus Spinning, Rafiq Spinning, cases in the province have Forest Park and Lathianwa- reached 334,760. la feeders emanating from The P&SHD confirmed that 132-KV Khurarianwala grid 290 new cases of COVID-19 station, Barnala, Sultan Na- were reported in Lahore, gar, Jhumra City, Parco and one in Kasur, 18 in Sheikhu- Pakka Dalla feeders origi- pura, 13 each in Nankana nating from 132-KV Chak Sahib and Rawalpindi, 23 Jhumra grid station will ob- in Jhelum, 18 in Chakwal, serve shutdown from 7 a.m. 45 in Gujranwala, nine in ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Delegation of Islamic Ideology Council. – DNA to 12 noon on Wednesday Hafizabad, 13 in Mandi Ba- (May 26). hauddin, three in Sialkot, Similarly, electricity supply one in Narowal, 19 in Gu- from Punj Pulli Road, Taj jrat, 69 in Faisalabad, one Colony, Khayaban Garden, in Toba Tek Singh, two in Grace Tex and CTM-II feed- Chiniot, two in Jhang, five in Pak plays lead role in shacking ers emanating from 132-KV Sargodha, nine in Mianwali, University grid station will three in Bhakkar, 86 in Mul- remain suspended from tan, seven in Vehari, three 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. whereas in Khanewal, 16 in Lodhran, Chunni Rehan, Sanghara, 16 in Muzaffargarh, 10 in world conscious over Palestine Wallah and Riaz Abad feed- Dera Ghazi Khan, 19 in He lamented that Israeli jets sion or it will be dismem- cy. He said that the UN has ers originating from 132-KV Layyah, one in Rajanpur, Ishfaq Mughal have flattened the Gaza dur- bered because of its own already adopted a resolution Lalian grid station will ob- 10 in Rahimyar Khan, 45 ing two week long pounding inhuman acts. Representing proposing two state systems serve load shedding from 9 in Bahawalpur, 13 in Baha- FAISALABAD: Serious and and indiscriminate firing. the business community of in Palestine. Similarly the a.m. to 12:30 noon on May walnagar, two in Okara and sincere efforts of Pakistan He said that a large number Faisalabad, Engineer Hafiz Kashmir issue should also 26. 17 new cases of COVID-19 and Turkey coupled with of Palestinians including Ihtasham Javed said that be resolved by giving them Meanwhile, power supply were reported in Sahiwal unity among Muslim Um- women and children were Pakistan is against all types the fundamental right of fran- from Bakkar Mandi, Lakkar district during the last 24 mah have forced Israel to martyred while thousands of suppressive measures in chise. He said that the nation Mandi, Liaqat Abad, Ali hours. – APP announce unilateral cease- sustained fatal and serious any part of the county as must keep up the current fire in Gaza. injuries. “The continuous these are an open threat tempo so that the Kashmir Housing, Khalid Abad, Na- Addressing a rally organized fight was brewing a human to global peace. He further problem could also be re- zim Abad, Sadhar, Gulshan- Kashmir Bar by the Faisalabad Chamber tragedy in this region as the said that the international solved without any further e-Hayat and ABC Road feed- of Commerce & Industry people living in the direct hit- community must realize delay. ers emanating from 132-KV urges world (FCCI) to express solidarity zone were deprived of all ba- that they are unintentional- Senior Vice President Jhang Road grid station will with the Palestinian breth- sic amenities including most ly promoting hate and con- Chaudhary Talat Mahmood, also remain suspended from to focus on rens, Engineer Hafiz Ihtash- essential health facilities. He frontation by denying rights Rana Ikramullah, Chaud- 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. while Jalal Kashmir am Javed President FCCI said that this situation forced to the poor and helpless hary Muhammad Nawaz, Abad, Naradada and Sain said that Pakistan has played Muslims and other commu- people whose basic and fun- Engineer Babar Shehzad, Wazir Ali feeders originat- a lead role in motivating Mus- nities across the globe to damental rights have been Kashif Zia, Arif Ehsan Ma- ing from 132-KV Sammun- DNA lim Ummah and shaking the condemn Israeli barbarism”, Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham mir has turned this country usurped by the influential lik, Ghulam Hussain and dri grid station will observe world conscious over the he said and added that in Javed said that the inhabit- into the graveyard of corona powers. “This situation other business leaders also shutdown from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday (May SRINAGAR: In Indian ille- genocide of Palestinians in- this connection hundreds of ants of Kashmir were also patients and this situation is also detrimental to the participated in this rally and cluding innocent children and protest rallies were arranged facing a similar situation as may further aggravate if In- world economic system”, raised slogans in favor of 26, 2021). – APP gally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, High Court Bar women. He said that interna- throughout the world to ex- the valley has been convert- dia fails to give fundamental he said and added that the Palestinians people. Later Association has thanked the tional pressure forced Israeli press solidarity with the inno- ed into the world’s biggest rights to the Kashmiri peo- world must make conscious Haji Abid prayed for imme- NTDC starts international community for Prime Minister Netanyahu cent and unarmed Palestini- open Jail with no basic facili- ple. efforts at all levels for a du- diate resolution of the most acknowledging the suffer- to immediately announce a ans who were being expelled ties. He said that the fallout He said that India should rable peace by adopting the chronic issues of Palestine restoration of ings of Palestinian people ceasefire in the Gaza strip. from their own land. of Indian atrocities in Kash- immediately stop aggres- “live and let other live” poli- and Kashmir. and timely interventional transmission to seek an immediate end to the human sufferings in towers Palestine. Several marriage halls The Bar Association thar ufi Spokesman, GN Shaheen sealed over violations A S Advocate, in a statement is- to 903,599. The nationwide KARACHI: The National sued in Srinagar said, “It is Abid Raza tally of fatalities has jumped Transmission & Dispatch a welcome step in right di- to 20,308 on Monday. Company (NTDC) has rection of durable peace in LAHORE: Several marriage According to the latest figures launched restoration work the Middle East. The inter- halls on Monday have been by the National Command and of the two transmission tow- national community must sealed in Lahore over viola- Operation Center (NCOC), ers, collapsed in Jamshoro similarly focus on Kashmir tion of coronavirus standard 3,060 persons tested positive in a recent storm, quoting a to seek end of human suf- operating procedures (SOPs). for COVID-19 in the past 24 spokesperson. ferings in this part of the According to details, several hours.Punjab remains the Two transmission pylons of globe and secure settlement managers have also been ar- worst-hit province in terms 500 KV high power trans- of the Kashmir dispute with rested for not adopting pre- of deaths and cases followed mission lines were collapsed same political will and di- cautionary measures to avoid by Sindh and Khyber Pakh- in Jamshoro in a recent dust plomacy.” The statement further spread of the virus. tunkhwa. Till now 9,784 indi- storm, a spokesperson of said that the sufferings of The district administration viduals have lost their lives to the NTDC said. the Palestinians are brought has told that the marriage the epidemic in Punjab 4,920 The repair work has been before the world community halls were sealed for not en- in Sindh, 3,950 in KP, 745 in initiated under the supervi- but it is equally important suring implementation on the Islamabad, 532 in Azad Kash- sion of NTDC engineer Mu- to focus on the human suf- SOPs. mir, 270 in Balochistan, and hammad Ayub. The collapse ferings in Kashmir. The Bar On the other hand, Pakistan 107 in GB. of the towers was resulted pointed out that because of has reported 57 deaths in Furthermore, 334,760 coro- in an outage of 1200 mega- curbs on social media and the last 24 hours by novel navirus cases have been con- watts of electricity from the state repression the suffer- coronavirus as the number firmed in Punjab, 309,647 in system, spokesperson said. ings of the Kashmiri people LAHORE: Former Interior minister Chaudhary Nisar Ahmad Khan talking of positive cases has surged Sindh, 129,883 in KP. The repair staff has been could not be known to the to media. – DNA Photo By Shahbaz Sindhu directed to complete the world community. repair work within next four

Corrupt provincial days, said the spokesper- Single PTI believes in freedom of son. A severe dust storm accompanied by a bout of curriculum govt ruined Sindh rain lashed Hyderabad and press, says Dr Firdous Awan 20 billion US dollar current other districts of Sindh on for grade 1-5 DNA account deficit has been Saturday. duction. She said that wheat production converted into a US dollar Trees, electricity poles, and Zubair Ahmad has increased by 8.1 per cent while sug- ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- 959 million surplus, while signboards were uprooted Shaheen Hanif arcane has also witnessed an increase of tant to the Prime Minister on the trade volume of Pakistan in various parts of Hyder- RAWALPINDI: Special Assistant to the 22 per cent this year. Political Communication Dr. Stock Exchange is also at re- abad while strong winds ISLAMABAD: Parliamen- Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Dr Firfous said that a 25 % special al- Shahbaz Gill said on Monday cord 4-year high. blew away corrugated roofs tary Secretary for Federal Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said that lowance would be given to provincial that the incompetent and cor- He said Pakistan Stock Ex- of many houses in various Education and Profession media freedom is one of the most impor- employees from June as the government rupt provincial government change has become the cities of Sindh including Hy- Training Wajiha Akram on tant pillars of democracy and the PTI was committed for providing maximum of mafia has ruined Sindh best performer in Asia by derabad. Monday told the National government has tabled the ‘Protection of facilities to the people with available re- province. In his reaction to crossing the bench mark of Power supply to several Assembly that under the Journalists and Media Professionals Bill sources. Commenting on the oath-taking statement of Chairman of 47,000 points. Similarly, he towns in the area was dis- vision of Prime Minister 2021’, in the National Assembly. of Chaudary Nisar Ali Khan, she said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said the tax revenue has also rupted following the dust Imran Khan single national Talking to the media while inaugurating there is no threat to Chief Minister Pun- Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, he witnessed 6% increase and storm. The Ministry of Pow- curriculum for grade 1 to the corona vaccination centre for the jab or PTI government due to the entry said instead of serving the remittances by 24% in the er Division in a statement 5 would be implemented journalist community at the Rawalpindi The SACM informed that the vaccina- of Ch Nisar in the provincial assembly, people, the job of the corrupt last seven months. He asked said that that several tow- across the country from Au- Press Club, she said that under the lead- tion of journalists have been started in adding a new group would emerge from and incompetent provincial Bilawal to get out of federal ers of NTDC’s Matiari-Port gust 2021. ership of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sahiwal and within PML N in the assembly. Answer- ministers is to deliver money government phobia and have Qasim 500KV transmission Replying to various supple- Buzdar, the Punjab government was Rawalpindi district while it would be car- ing a query, she reiterated there was no to Bilawal House, said a press mercy on the people of Sindh. line have been damaged due mentary questions during taking practical steps for the welfare of ried out at all 36 districts of the province. political victimization in the country as release. Special Assistant said there to the storm in Jamshoro question hour, she said that the journalist community and accelerat- Dr Firdous said the country’s economy Prime Minister Imran Khan believed in He said that the stability and are daily reports of deaths of and adjoining areas. all the federating units have ing the vaccination process to eradicate was moving forward on the right path indiscriminate and across the board ac- growth on the economic front children from Sindh due to been taken on board in pre- COVID-19 all over Punjab. and our major crops achieved record pro- countability according to the law. and the performance of the diseases like hunger, AIDS paring the single curricu- federal government were an and measles but unfortunate- CPO holds lum. Model textbooks have issue for the “Parchi” (re- ly the rulers of Sindh are in been developed for these ceipt) chairman PPP. deep slumber and were not open court classes and the provinces Dr. Shahbaz Gill highlighted paying any heed to the issues were asked to adopt these the performance of federal of the people and develop- FAISALABAD: City Police books or develop their own government and said that ment of the province. Officer (CPO) Captain as per these textbooks, she (Retired) Muhammad So- added. hail Chaudhry arranged Ms. Akram said in the sec- Military operation to an open court (Khuli ond phase, the single cur- Kachehri) in his office on riculum for Grade 6 to 8 Monday and listened to would be implemented from launch in Katcha area public complaints. next academic year, while KARACHI: The Sindh gov- eration in the katcha area, A large number of people for Grade 9 to 12 be imple- ernment has given go-ahead Bijarani said. “A large-scale were present in the open mented from academic year for a military operation operation will be launched court who presented their 2023-24. She said the sin- against bandit gangs in against outlaws in the area applications. gle curriculum was aimed Shikarpur’s katcha area, a adjacent to Shikarpur,” the The CPO listened to all the at providing equal learning provincial minister said on minister further said. complaints and issued on- opportunities to all classes Monday. According to sources, con- spot directives for redres- of people, besides, ensuring Provincial minister Mir troversial tribal chieftain sal of the same on priority national harmony and cohe- Shabbir Bijarani has stated Tegho Khan Teghani has basis. He also directed the sion to build one nation. To that the military troops and been arrested in Karachi officers of police depart- another question, she said the Rangers personnel will after an attack on police ment to evolve comprehen- the Federal Directorate of launch an operation against in which two policemen sive strategy for arrest of Education has initiated to ex- bandits in katcha area along were martyred. “The po- criminals and provision of ecute two projects with a vi- with the Sindh police. lice arrested Teghani clan full safety and security to ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong met Hamad Azhar, federal minister for Chief Minister Syed Murad chieftain from his residence sion to integrate technology energy. Both sides agreed to enhance smooth operation of CPEC energy projects, and explore new the lives and properties of in Public Sector Education. Ali Shah has granted ap- in Karachi”, according to the people. – APP opportunities of cooperation in the energy field. – DNA proval to the anti-bandit op- sources. – DNA 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, May 25, 2021 COVID-19 Briefs claims 5 lives Edu. Ministry, Pak Navy, RCCI mull joint in 24 hours

Tech Valley to Staff Report make Schools manufacturing ventures RAWALPINDI: As many as digital 44 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported during ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Capt. Asif Maqsood said that the Pakistan Navy wanted complete indigenous the last 24 hours, raising Federal Education and Pro- the tally of confirmed cas- fessional has signed a Mem- production of frigates and its other systems that would also be beneficial for the local es to 25,908 in the district orandum of Understanding while five lost their battle of (MoU) between the Federal industry. He said that the local firms with good capability and expertise in electrical life against the deadly virus. Directorate of Education, and mechanical fields having the potential will be collaborated with Pakistan Navy to As per the latest data Google and Tech Valley to released by the District make Islamabad the bench- meet its defense needs and achieve better growth Health Authority here on mark of digitally enabled ident RCCI, Shahraiz A. Monday, the total infected government schools. Shujaat Hamza Malik - Vice President and cases included 23,929 from The initiative has been members. Rawalpindi and 1979 from taken under the vision of RAWALPINDI: A delega- Capt. Asif Maqsood said other districts. Prime Minister Imran Khan tion of Pakistan Navy paid that the Pakistan Navy The report said among the of ‘Digital Pakistan’ and fol- a visit to the Rawalpindi wanted complete indige- new cases, 10 reported from lowing the directions of Fed- Chamber of Commerce nous production of frig- Rawal Town, 6 from Potohar eral Minister for Education and Industry (RCCI) here ates and its other systems town, 13 from Rawalpindi and Professional Training on Monday. The delega- that would also be bene- Cantt, 8 Taxila, 3 Islamabad, Shafqat Mehmood. tion includes ficial for the local indus- and one each from Gujar Under the first phase of this Capt. Asif Maqsood Di- try. He said that the local Khan, AJK, Attock and KPK. initiative, Tech Valley would rector Technical Develop- firms with good capability “Presently 101 confirmed install Google Work Space ment, Cdr. Tasneem Ah- and expertise in electrical patients were admitted to based on Cloud Based Infra- mad Director Indigenous and mechanical fields hav- various city facilities, count- structure in 200 male and Technical Development ing the potential will be ing 15 in Holy Family Hos- female schools of Islamabad and Lt. Cdr. Amir Bin collaborated with Pakistan pital,16 in Benazir Bhutto Capital Territory. While, the Hamid Staff Officer Indig- Navy to meet its defence Hospital,38 in Institute of Google would provide tools enous Technical Develop- needs and achieve better Urology,25 in Fauji Founda- to these schools for dis- ment. growth. tion Hospital, one in Hearts tance education along with The meeting was aimed RCCI President Nasir International Hospital and chrome book. for the Potential invest- Mirza assured all kind of three each in Bilal hospital In second phase, all teach- ment proposal to be en- support and assistance in and Akhtar Rukhsana Me- ers would be imparted virtu- gaged for Manufacturing/ this regard. He said RCCI morial trust,” the health au- al training for effectively use Production/ development already collaborating with thority report said. and take benefit from these capabilities in Hull Struc- DEPO and will dissemi- District Health Authority RAWALPINDI: RCCI President Nasir Mirza presenting Chamber memento to Capt. Asif Maqsood updated that so far 24,131 tools. ture, Hull Outfitting, Main Director Technical Pakistan Navy during his visit to RCCI. – DNA nate the said information The aim of this step of Propulsion Systems, Aux- among the members. He patients were discharged Ministry of Federal Educa- iliary Systems, Electrical/ veillance Systems to be The Meeting was attended and Industry (RCCI) Mo- Khurshid Shaikh, Syed gave a short summary of after recovery while 1740 tion was to ensure the pro- Electronic and Control used in constructions of by President Rawalpindi hammad Nasir Mirza, For- Asad Mashadi, Osman RCCI current and upcom- were quarantined including fessional development of Systems, Command Sur- Frigates and other Ships. Chamber of Commerce mer Presidents Manzar Ashraf - Senior Vice Pres- ing events. 1012 at home and 728 in teachers and students. isolation. Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education Wajiha Qamar has termed this in- NAVTTC for enhancing Petroleum itiative a milestone in the history. – APP of vocational and imports technical training reduced by PNCA 8.26% Khayam Abbasi announces ISLAMABAD: Petroleum result of ISLAMABAD: National Vocational and Technical Training group imports during first Commission (NAVTTC) is striving for improving the stand- ten months of current fiscal talent hunt ards of vocational and technical training in Pakistan. In this year reduced by 8.26 per context NAVTTC is giving prime importance to the interna- cent as compared to the tional collaboration and consequently inked a MoU with high corresponding period of the Staff Report ranked Turku Vocational Institute, Finland in the field of tech- last year. nical and vocational education and training at the beginning of According to Pakistan Bu- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- 2021. The MoU between the two organizations covers wide reau of Statistics (PBS), tional Council of the Arts areas of cooperation including the establishment of joint in- the petroleum group im- (PNCA) on Monday an- stitutions for training and skill development in Pakistan. In ports came down from US nounced the result of week- order to implement the MoU in letter and spirit an inaugural $ 9,480,954 thousand FY 24 talent hunt music edition. ceremony for the launch of Pak-Finland School of Hospitality 2019-20 of last financial year The first Jury award was and Culinary Arts will be held today in NAVTTC HQ. The es- to US $ 8,697,822 thousand bagged by Aqdas Hashmi, tablishment of Finland School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts of the same period of cur- second by Anil Mattu and will pave way to provide state of the art facilities to Pak’s youth rent financial year. third by Hashaash Yousaf. to enhance skills in the field of hospitality and culinary arts. During the period from Ju- PNCA Director General ly-April 20-21, imports of Dr. Fouzia Saeed has an- petroleum products reduced nounced the results in on- by 10.27%, worth $3,865,766 line video on PNCA official DMA takes action thousand as compared the page of the council. imports valuing $4,308,302 She said PNCA would also against illegal stalls thousand of same period of provide opportunities to the ISLAMABAD: Ms. Sameena Fazil, Group Leader, Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, last year, it added. Mean- winners and special nomi- offering flowers to Former Vice President of FPCCI Zafar Bakhtawri on being elected as the Vice while, petroleum Crude im- nees in its upcoming con- in G-8 Markaz President, United Business Group. Farida Rashid, Sameena Akhtar, Sajida Anwar, Shumaila Naz, ports decreased by 4.12%, certs and music functions. operation would continue till Mumtaz Akhtar, Rubina Shafqat, Shaheena Hafeez, Aneela Jawad, Ms. Rosina, Misha Nadeem are worth $ 2,407,420 thousand PNCA has started the pro- Zubair Ahmad the clearance of Markaz from also accompanying her. – DNA as compared the imports of gramme for the promotion encroachments. valuing $2,510,900 thousand of classical and semi-clas- ISLAMABAD: Directorate Meanwhile, field in charge of the corresponding period sical to folk, modern tunes of Municipal Administration DMA, Bashir Khokhar talked of last year. and pop singing among the (DMA) has removed illegal to Islamabad Post and ex- DG Pak Post orders immediate During the period under younger generation and to stalls and encroachments pressed his concerns over review, Natural gas and liq- groom their hidden talent at from footpaths and open spac- serious SoPs violations. uefied imports also came the National Art Gallery. es of the sector G-8 Markaz. Member of trader’s union placement of scanners at GPO down by 15.17%, valuing Renowned artists in differ- The operation was carried Shahzad Khan had a dialogue $2,026,252 thousand im- ent specialized music fields out under the supervision of with field in charge. He tried ported as compared the were taking auditions of Metropolitan Corporation Is- to stop the action against en- Due to non-availability of scanners, the shippers and imports worth $2,388,655 registered participants at lamabad (MCI) Administrator croachment. even the staff deputed for scanning of the goods, had to thousand of same period of PNCA online. Syeda Shafaq Hashmi, who He said to field in charge last year. – APP paid surprise visit to the area “DMA should let us know wait for hours in case of heavy shipments following the direction of CDA before these actions, if you the this newspaper had the chair. So much so, People still had to stand PTA for Chairman Amer Ahmed Ali. Lollywood people coordinate we will do Staff Report published a news that the the Customs section lo- in long queues simply She warned the officials of so as well, if you fight with General Post Office locat- cated in the backyard of because there were not consent of strict actions in case of laxity actor us, then get ready for it.” Mr. ISLAMABAD: The Direc- ed in the Capital Territory the main building does enough counters and against the encroachment. consumers Khokhar smoothly rejected tor General of Pakistan speaks volumes for the ap- not have a scanner to scan staff. If that is the situa- ‘Rangeela’ They were asked for keeping the notion by saying “we do Post has ordered imme- athy of the high ups as the items meant for onward tion in the GPO, which is a check on re-emergence of before VAS not need to serve any notice diate placement of scan- GPO lacks in even basic fa- transportation to various located right in the heart remembered encroachers in the area. The to do our job.” ners at the GPO Melody cilities. A survey conducted countries. of the Capital, then what ISLAMABAD: Legend lol- Customers section. This by this scribe revealed that Due to non-availability of would be the situation in lywood comedian actor Mo- DNA newspaper had highlight- most of the staff do not scanners, the shippers the rest of the country, he hammad Saeed Khan, wide- ed this issue few days ago. even have chairs to sit on. and even the staff deputed questioned. ly known as Rangeela was ISLAMABAD: Pakistan The Director General has And the chairs available for scanning of the goods, Sources said the GPO remembered on his 17th Telecommunication Au- directed the Postmaster are in an extremely di- had to wait for hours in Rawalpindi and IMO Rawal- anniversary on Monday to thority (PTA) on Monday General of FC, GB AND lapidated condition. The case of heavy shipments. pindi are facing same prob- pay tributes for his lifetime directed Cellular Mobile AJK to immediately look staff consequently has The manual scanning al- lems. Customers have de- services in entertainment Operators (CMOs) to send into the matter and re- to discharge its duties ways takes a heavy toll on manded of the high ups to industry. mandatory confirmation solve the issue. throughout the day and the staff and the shippers provide scanners at these He died on 24th of May, messages to their consum- It may be recalled that by sitting on the edge of as well. locations as well. ers to get explicit consent 2005 at the age of 68 and for opting in or activation left hundreds of thousands of Value Added Services. of fans mourning after a lus- CMOs have further been trous career spanning over directed to submit compli- four decades in Pakistan ance report within three ICCI calls for lifting all restrictions on businesses film industry. weeks from issuance of the Aficionados of Urdu and order, said a news release He said that the cost of lending is still very high in Pakistan, which is also a major Punjabi movies, who are issued here. hindrance in the better growth of investment and businesses and the government should now in their late fifties, PTA has issued these orders remember actor, director, after receiving consumers’ reduce policy interest rate to three percent producer, writer and singer complaints that Value Add- projects, therefore, the government chambers of commerce & industry to tute and Asian Productivity Organiza- Rangeela as the best come- ed Services (VAS), including DNA should withdraw high import duties get the input of the business commu- tion, over 81% SMEs reported lower dian of his time. Third Party Content/games, in the coming budget to facilitate the nity for finalizing a growth-oriented sales revenue in first half of 2020, He was born in Parachinar, were sometimes activated ISLAMABAD: Achieving a GDP growth of tourism and other sectors. budget. He was of the view that con- over 66% decrease in permanent Kurram Agency on 1st of by mobile operators without growth of around 4 percent in the He said that the cost of lending is still stant liaison and regular interaction employees, over 33% reduction in pro- January, 1937. His family prior consent of consumers. first nine months of the current fiscal very high in Pakistan, which is also a between the business community duction, over 82% cash flow shortage migrated to Peshawar when PTA has taken serious year from negative GDP growth of major hindrance in the better growth and the business-related government and over 76 percent were expecting he was still a kid. Later Ran- notice of such complaints 0.47 percent last year seems to be a of investment and businesses and the departments like finance, commerce, decrease in total sales revenue in geela moved to Lahore at a as activation of any Value remarkable claim of the government government should reduce policy in- FBR etc. should be the way forward to 2020.He said that another survey of young age and earned his Added Services without for turning around the economy, how- terest rate to 3 percent. He said that achieve sustainable economic growth SMEDA showed that 59 percent of livelihood by painting bill- explicit consent of consum- ever, the government should consider the government should also reduce of Pakistan.Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan SMEs reported an increase in oper- boards for the Pakistani film ers is violation of Clause 9 lifting all restrictions on businesses the utility charges in the next budget that the SMEs were the backbone of ating cost and 57 percent increase in industry, private channels (3) (vii) of “Telecom Con- that would help in achieving further to bring down the input cost of busi- the economy as they have 40 percent raw material cost in the range of 10 to reported. sumers Protection Regula- higher economic growth of the coun- nesses and make them more competi- nomic growth and the only require- share in the annual GDP and are mak- 30 %, which showed that SMEs were His love affair with the silver tions, 2009”. try. This was stressed by Sardar Yas- tive in the international market. ment was that the government should ing significant contribution towards facing great challenges in doing busi- screen goes back to those This step is expected to ir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad The ICCI President said that Pakistan focus on formulating conducive and exports, however, the Covid-19 pan- ness in Pakistan.Therefore, he urged poster-painting days. By the provide great relief to mo- Chamber of Commerce and Industry achieved best ever GDP growth of consistent economic policies in con- demic related lockdowns and restric- that the government should come up stroke of luck when he was bile consumers. PTA is (ICCI). He said that the supernatural over 10 percent in the fiscal year 1953- sultation with the business leaders to tions have badly affected the business with some special relief measures for 20 Rangeela was asked to committed to protect the duties on the import of goods, servic- 54, but after that our economy could unleash the actual growth potential of of SMEs due to which many of them the SMEs in the forthcoming budget substitute an absent come- interests of users of tele- es, machinery and equipment of many not repeat such performance as yet, various sectors of the economy. were facing great problems. so that these businesses could recov- dian at the set. His career communication services in sectors including tourism and health- which was unfortunate. He said that the next budget is around He said that according to a survey con- er some of their losses and play a formally started at the age Pakistan. care were the major hurdles towards He said that Pakistan has tremendous the corner and the Finance Minister ducted by SMEDA in collaboration more effective role in the economic of 21 with a Punjabi feature the growth and investment in new potential to achieve far higher eco- should consult Presidents of all major with Asian Development Bank Insti- development of the country. film Jatti (1958). – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, May 25, 2021 CDA sets up Briefs outdoor gym in sector I-9 Musical evening held DNA at Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority Arts Council (CDA) is setting up an out- RAWALPINDI: Musical door gym in the sector I-9 evening ‘Sur Sangeet’ was to promote healthy lifestyle held at Punjab Arts Council among its residents. (PAC) while Young singer The establishment of the Azam Khan Watan Yar per- gym was in final stages and formed online due to the would be made operation- corona pandemic. al for fitness enthusiasts Azam Khan Watan Yar is shortly, said the CDA in a an emerging folk singer of tweet. “Good news for fit- Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto. ness freaks! Open air gym Azam had received music facility is being introduced training in music class at very soon in sector I-9 by Punjab Arts Council. Environment staff west. He has performed on vari- The progress of work is ous TV channels and radio underway by staff. Gym as well. RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with his cabinet members and top military officials, being briefed on the national would be operational after Speaking on the occasion, and regional security situation at Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Secretariat. – DNA some necessary upgraded Director Arts Council facilities,” the civic agency Waqar Ahmad said that tweeted. young artists are assets of the country and they must be encouraged. Crypto fall; He said that Arts Council Waqar says has encouraged the youth Regional cooperation on from day one and provided no need to them platform without any discrimination. – APP panic Ignite pandemic response urged Shujaat Hamza announces Economic situation of the country did not allow it to impose an extended overall ISLAMABAD: As the cryp- tocurrency is witnessing winner of lockdown, it opted for smart lockdowns in most-affected areas, as well as putting a tremendous fall in val- ue, Chairman Technology startups event restrictions on activities most prone to the spread of the virus Movement Pakistan Waqar of the virus. gh cautioned against knee-jerk countries with populist leaders. He argued that the Government Zaka had advised everyone in his Facebook group to DNA DNA Ambassador Riyaz cited staggered reactions to the pandemic with- He was of the view that Covid-19 of Nepal was not adequately pre- attendance in offices, closing out keeping in mind the domestic response of the South Asian coun- pared for the second wave of withdraw money. Recently, the value of bit- ISLAMABAD: Ignite on ISLAMABAD: Experts from various down of indoor diners and gath- social realities of the South Asian tries had exposed their systemic the pandemic despite warnings countries of South Asia urged great- ering halls, initiation of online countries. He called for evolving risk factors, such as lack of ration- issued by various international coin and other cryptocur- Monday announced the win- rencies has dropped by 50%. ner startups of PakImpact- er regional cooperation in response classes in educational institutions, long-term SAARC-level responses al political decision-making on key health agencies. He shared that to the Covid-19 pandemic. They and imposition of a timetable for to the pandemic as he believed subjects like the spread of pan- non-scientific immunity-boosting There are many reasons be- Invest in which 50 individu- hind this decline. However, al and institutional investors were speaking at a webinar titled opening and closing of markets of that it was not likely to disappear demics. He especially highlighted methods were propagated by the ‘response to challenges of pandem- non-essential items as examples of any time soon. the hubris mentality of the polit- Prime Minister of Nepal himself Waqar Zaka, who introduced and six top business incuba- the word crypto in Pakistan tors and accelerators from ic in South Asia’ organized by the the government’s smart approach. Professor Singh highlighted great- ical leaders of South Asia, which, and that the management of vac- Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) The results of the policy, he main- er understanding of the scientific according to him, led to inaction cine procurement and distribu- and fought to legalize cryp- 14 countries participated. to in Pakistan, had warned First pitching competition here on Monday. tained, were evident from the nuances with regard to the spread against the spread of the pandem- tion was also politicized. Speaking on the occasion, Presi- lower infection rates and casualty and control of Covid-19. He fur- ic. He attributed the absence of Dr. Bhattarai regretted that crit- everyone that the prices of PakImpactInvest was of cryptocurrencies would held online on May 22 and dent IRS Ambassador Nadeem Ri- figures in Pakistan as compared to ther stated that humans were regionalism in South Asia to a lack ical opportunities for regional yaz stated that the response of the other regional countries. social beings and it was highly of Track II interaction within the cooperation were missed in come down significantly May 23 in which 29 start- in the coming days. Waqar ups from Ignite’s National Government of Pakistan towards Professor Swaran Singh of the stressful for them to endure social region. terms of initiating a dialogue on the challenge of the Covid-19 Jawaharlal Nehru University, distancing. He even suggested to Dr Prakash Bhattarai, Director the pandemic in South Asia and Zaka had also said that now Incubation Centers, Ignite is the time for all people to funded projects and AP’s pandemic was quite balanced. He New Delhi, was of the view that call it physical distancing instead of the Centre for Social Change, commencing joint research on added that since the economic sit- the democratic and demographic of social distancing. Nepal, blamed the government’s vaccine production and distribu- withdraw their capital and network pitched their busi- buy again when the prices ness plans to national and uation of the country did not allow dividend of South Asia was under Sri Lankan author and polit- response to the pandemic for the tion. He added that there was it to impose an extended overall threat from the virus. He support- ical columnist Mr Assanga high casualty figures in his coun- a lack of consolidated regional go up. It may be recalled international investors from that Waqar Zaka had warned North America, Europe, lockdown, it opted for smart lock- ed the idea of introducing a glob- Abeya-Goonasekera shared re- try. He was of the view that the data on the pandemic resulting downs in most-affected areas, as al treaty for fighting pandemics, search proving that effectively Nepalese government politicized in adequacies related to damage all Pakistanis on a major Pa- and Pakistan, said a news kistani TV channel that the release. PakImpactInvest is well as putting restrictions on ac- which, he shared, was already functioning democracies had this important subject resulting in assessment and a comprehensive tivities most prone to the spread under discussion. Professor Sin- fared better against Covid-19 than misplaced priorities. regional response. price of bitcoin would come an initiative of Ignite - Na- down for some time. tional Technology Fund and Ministry of IT & Telecom in collaboration with Acceler- HEC, PASTIC sign PWDs lauded ate Prosperity. It is a national investment MoHR for platform to connect local MoU for enhanced startups and national/inter- video in sign national investors including cooperation language commercial and impact in- Foundation, also graced the vestors, venture capitalists, Shaheen Hanif ceremony by his virtual pres- donors and philanthropists. ence. The ceremony was also Staff Report Earlier through a rigorous se- ISLAMABAD: A Memo- attended by senior officials of lection process, top 30 start- randum of Understanding both the organizations. ISLAMABAD: Persons ups and growth businesses (MoU) was signed between PASTIC is engaged in serv- with Disabilities (PWDs) `representing various ver- the Higher Education Com- ing researchers and profes- on Monday appreciated the ticals were selected for this mission (HEC) and Pakistan sionals, with an objective to Ministry of Human Rights two-day online pitching event. Scientific and Technological develop information reposito- (MoHR)’s initiative for de- These pitching sessions Information Centre (PAS- ries and disseminating them veloping a special video were evaluated by a judging TIC) via a virtual signing to scientists and researchers message in sign language panel comprising of Yusuf ceremony at HEC Secretariat of Pakistan. In order to bene- that conveys necessary pre- Hussain, Head Venture Cap- and PASTIC National Centre. fit the academic fraternity of cautions for differently-able ital HBL, Kamruddin Shams, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Pakistani HEIs, the MoU will citizens to stay safe from Chairman The Shams Group, Sheikh, Director General help to establish a strategic Covid-19. In a statement, and Shanul Haq, CEO Accre- PASTIC and Dr. Shaista partnership for enhanced co- the PWDs said that this vid- tif Capital Inc. Sohail, Executive Director operation through outreach, eo message is very helpful In his message, Minister for HEC, signed the MoU. Prof. policy engagement activities to create awareness among IT & Telecom, Syed Amin Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig, and effective information them about the pandemic. Ul Haque congratulated the Chairman Pakistan Science sharing. ISLAMABAD: A vendor displays potteries to attract the customers at Bari Imam. – APP Moreover, the ministry has winning entrepreneurs who developed such video to are making a contribution to create awareness amongst socio-economic landscape of those with hearing impair- Pakistan through new jobs, Andersen Global ments. The video message revenue, and investments. The UK and IRC helped over describes the precautions expands into Pakistan that are necessary to follow to stay safe from the COV- DHA seeks 47,000 vulnerable families with tax, legal firm ID-19 pandemic. The video also informed the Rs 60.7 m for Cash assistance was ciaries were not receiving A survey conducted by an ISLAMABAD: Anderson Global enters Pakistan through a Khayam Abbasi provided to vulnerable support from any other external team noted the hearing impaired persons Collaboration Agreement with tax and legal firm Septentrio about the symptoms of co- installation of families in Jhal Magsi, government or private so- effects of these cash grants Global Consulting (SGC), adding coverage to the organiza- ISLAMABAD: The UK in and Chaghai Districts cial protection and safety on increased food consump- rona virus and advised them elevators tion’s global platform in South Asia. “At the core of our busi- to timely inform their care partnership with the In- of Balochistan, and Pe- net programs. tion and reduced negative ness we are relationship driven and aim to set the standard for ternational Rescue Com- shawar, Swat, and D.I. A digital payment transfer coping strategies. takers in case they have fe- RAWALPINDI: The District tax and legal services in Pakistan” founded in 1985 by Man- mittee (IRC) delivered Khan Districts of Khyber mechanism with biomet- The evaluation illustrates ver, cough and problem in Health Authority (DHA) has aging Director Farrukh Karim Qureshi, SGC (formerly Sam- cash assistance to 47,891 Pukhtunkhwa, in close ric verification was used that more than two-third breathing. requested the Punjab govern- dani & Qureshi) began as a full-service law firm, and recently, of the most poor and vul- coordination with the for the disbursements to (77%) of the beneficiary’s ment for the release of funds enhanced their capabilities by integrating a tax practice, led nerable families impacted Government’s Benazir ensure safer, more trans- households did not use for the installation of eleva- by Rashid Ibrahim, and establishing an International Centre by recurrent and recent Income Support Pro- parent, cost-effective, and negative coping strategy Police arrests tors at Wah general Hospital. for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention, led by disasters. The pandem- gramme (BISP), National swift transfers of bulk pay- to buy food during the as- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Nudrat E. Piracha. The Islamabad-based firm offers a vast ic, loss of livelihoods and Socio-Economic Registry ments. While delivering sistance period. Vast ma- a refugee in Health Dr. Faiza Kanwal told range of services in tax, legal, management and financial con- further devastation due to (NSER) and EHSAAS Pro- the cash assistance, IRC jority (93%) of the house- APP here on Monday that sultancy, human resource management, risk management and blind murder heavy floods and locust in- gram. Primary focus of the ensured the safety and holds used the cash grant elevators is direly required appropriate dispute resolution & prevention solutions, work- vasion in the targeted dis- assistance were marginal- protection of the target on purchasing food while for the smooth functioning of ing with clients in the public, private and social sectors, both case tricts harmed the ability ized communities, 80% of beneficiaries by following a small proportion of the the hospital, adding, patients at a national and international level. “We are transparent and and capacity of vulnerable whom were women, who the safeguarding and do grant was spent either on and staff of the hospital were committed to providing best in class solutions to our clients, populations to access ba- received a total of PKR no harm principles across returning a loan or health Faisal Munir facing severe difficulty due to which aligns with Andersen Global’ values and vision. – DNA sic services. 877 million. These benefi- the project cycle. of a household member. absence of this basic facility. ATTOCK: Police on Mon- Dr. Faiza informed that the day have solved a blind Deputy Commissioner office murder mystery and ar- has sent a summary to the rested an Afghan refugee Punjab government for the who had killed his employ- release of Rs 60.73 million to Railways to come out of losses within 6 to 9 months er, a retired Major, few execute the project. The minister said that the trains will run under public-private partnership as days ago in Attock. “A 100 bed hospital was set According to the police, Ma- up to provide best health facil- we do not have the capacity to run the railways jor Younis Omer (Retd) was ities to the residents of Wah, the construction of the termi- aside a separate account for tional standards. found dead at his residence Taxila for which the Pakistan taff eport nals at different places were pensions. The investor will mark the in mysterious circumstances. Ordnance Factories (POF) S R also in process. The minister The minister said that the railway land and come to our DPO Attock Syed Khalid Wah had provided 96 kanals ISLAMABAD: Minister for lamented that Pakistan Rail- trains will run under pub- sale and submit his bid. Hamdani soon after the of land free-of-cost”, she in- Railways, Azam Khan Swati ways got zero income from its lic-private partnership as we Swati said that a system has mishap, had constituted formed. The CEO said more on Monday said Pakistan Rail- most valuable land during the do not have the capacity to been in place under which a team to arrest the kill- than 200 employees including ways will come out of heavy last seventy years. run the railways. How can we any officer who commits cor- er and dig out the motive nine specialists, nine medical losses within the period of six The minister said that Rail- run loss-making trains at a ruption will be caught. behind the murder. The officers, seven women medi- to nine months. way officers, Railway police loss? He said all bogies will be He said that the railway lands team investigated the case cal officers, three dental sur- Addressing a news confer- and some other people were auctioned under this project. worth many billions have in a professional manner geons and other Para- medical ence, the minister said that involved in illegal occupation The minister said that recom- been retrieved. Lands were and arrested the killer staff were rendering services he has been in the Ministry of Railways land. mendations have been made retrieved in Karachi and Hy- Abdul Hakeem s/o Abdul in the hospital. of Railways for the last five The minister questioned that to the Prime Minister, Imran derabad through Rangers as Raheem, an Afghan refu- She informed that 11 depart- months and it has become a if the minister’s expenditure ter which the Royal Palm Club be to see when Railways will Khan regarding 150 colonies we do not have a government gee living in Mohala Awan ments were functioning in the for-profit institution for the is zero, then what should the had turned a loss into a profit. go into profit from the deficit for employees. in Sindh, he said. The minis- Sharif Attock. The accused hospital including radiology, first time in 50 years. media think? Swati said that The whole process is being under the leadership and vi- The laborer will also be hap- ter conveyed that 2.5 billion during the interrogation, pediatric, orthopaedic, gynae- He said earlier, Railways was he would never talk about the run on the orders of the Su- sion of Prime Minister Imran py, he will get the best edu- electricity thefts have been confessed to his crime cology and emergency depart- carrying four percent freight Railways deficit. He said that preme Court and if someone Khan, he said. The minister cation and housing facilities. controlled through strict mon- and told police that he had ment to provide quality health which would hopefully be in- the Royal Palm Club was oc- would say anything about it said that 132,000 people The railway land will be auc- itoring. He clearly stated that borrowed Rs 50 thousand facilities to the residents of creased up to ten percent. cupied by the Mafia while the on YouTube will be brought to are paid pension in railways. tioned for which the bidding the employees of Railways from his employer and was Wah, Taxila and adjoining dis- The purchase of space, bid- Supreme Court of Pakistan justice, the minister warned. The Prime Minister and the system was developed in will not be made permanent now unable to return the tricts.– APP ding and other matters for relinquished its possession af- How happy the people will Finance Minister have set accordance with the interna- as he is not doing politics. borrowed money. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Managerial Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti A safer place Deputy Editor: Abid Raza ITHOUT the right to tell the whole story, jour- inefficiencies ABC CERTIFIED nalism that challenges entrenched power may HE Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has Vol: 02 Issue: 19 W become a thing of the past. This is why the new bill tabled before the National Assembly to protect been accused of incurring a loss of over Rs180.81 Email: [email protected] million by the audit authorities. The primary causa- journalists in Pakistan – ranked by international media T Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 tion of such a hefty loss to the national exchequer, not to watchdog bodies as one of the most dangerous coun- mention the risks posed to the public’s health, is severe Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad tries in the world for journalists – is welcome. Sindh has managerial incompetence. These are incidences that can also put forward a bill in its provincial assembly to keep easily be prevented through minor changes within the sys- journalists safe. The federal bill, which covers the whole tem. If the authorities fail to act quickly, we may put undue of Pakistan, essentially gives journalists the right to be pressure on our already strained financial resources. granted complete protection of security and life. According to the report issued by the Directorate General The bill also bars harassment or threats to journalists, and of the federal government, DRAP is guilty of non-compliance we assume this includes the enforced disappearances we to equipment inspection requirements, lack of upgradation have seen recently with a number of journalists ‘picked up’ along with performance reviews and the use of technical ex- not-so-mysteriously. In this context, the federal bill also says pertise in installations for the operations of the Central Drug that the national security excuse cannot be used against Testing Laboratory. In fact, two firms—Technology Links Ka- journalists, when they file stories which are fair and backed rachi and Kamstec International Karachi—have even taken advantage of this lacklustre management to obtain tax ex- by evidence. The Sindh law too contains similar measures emptions worth Rs16.62 million. and strongly protects the rights of journalists to avoid mak- This is an institution that is supposed to be at the forefront ing the sources of information provided to them public in of the medicinal sector due to its role in providing safe-to-use any fashion. Pakistan badly needs such laws in a time when medicines to the country at large. It is shameful that such journalists are facing more harassment than at any other prevailing circumstances put into question the quality of the time in the country’s history – with some saying it is remi- work being carried out within the jurisdiction of the DRAP. If niscent (or even worse) of the Zia era. we cannot rely on leadership to ensure adherence to federal There must also be the recognition and realization that policies, how can we count on expertise in the field? passing such laws should also entail undoing other leg- So far, members of the management have not issued a islation and regulation that seeks to stifle a free press or reply to the accusations levied against them. Instead, the act as a tool of censorship. We hope then that the draft audit continues to stress the importance of assuming re - bills will be turned into law and will be implemented fully sponsibility and taking corrective measures to counter across the country, as has been promised by the human the many irregularities that have resulted in expensive rights ministry while also hoping that it is implemented losses. Furthermore, extra caution must be exercised and journalists are protected from censorship via unof- considering that there is a very real possibility of risking ficial directives, or through the power of the purse, or national health as a result of such inefficiencies. through violent intimidation. Cease-fire is no excuse for the world to look away N Friday, across the occupied past few days. But I can’t help wondering In Gaza and throughout our homeland, this Jehad Abusalim Palestinian territories, and espe- whether the world will now look away from process of violent dispossession continues O cially in the cities and towns of the slower destruction and death of the con- today, as Israel aims to ensure that it remains the Gaza Strip, Palestinians are taking tinued siege and occupation. a Jewish-majority state, with maximum land It was the violence of time to the streets in celebration — honking For the past 14 years, a suffocating Israeli for the Jewish population and a minimum of passing in isolation in one horns, shooting fireworks and sharing blockade has trapped people in Gaza within Palestinians. Palestinian refugees in Gaza sweets. They’re celebrating a belated a 140-square-mile area, barring us from even are supposed to be forgotten as they live and of the world’s most-densely Eid, the holiday marking the end of the the most basic goods and supplies. Growing die fenced off and suffocating. populated territories. Two holy month of Ramadan, and one they up during this blockade, the very passage of But the recent explosion of intense violence million people currently live were deprived of this year because of the time felt violent for me. It was the violence is also proof that Israel’s attempts to erase brutal violence unleashed on Gaza by the of minutes and hours spent without electric- Palestinians in some areas and fence them in Gaza. (The UN predicts Israeli military. They are able to do this ity, access to clean water, the ability to trav- off in others, hoping we will vanish, has that by 2050 the population of because of the cease-fire that took effect el to other parts of the country and to the failed. Palestinians are resisting. In East Je- Friday morning at 2 a.m., putting a halt outside world, as cancer patients died while rusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah, they are holding on Gaza will rise to 4.8 million. to the Israeli airstrikes. waiting for permits. to their land. At the borders of Lebanon and Gaza is already one of the For my friends and family in Gaza, the It was the violence of time passing in isola- Jordan, they are marching for their right of cease-fire represents the end of 11 days of tion in one of the world’s most-densely popu- return. In Gaza, we are celebrating our sur- most densely populated extreme and pervasive violence that killed lated territories. Two million people current- vival as a people and hoping that the world is areas in the world, but this at least 243 Palestinians, including 66 chil- ly live in Gaza. (The United Nations predicts waking up to our plight. dren. Some are celebrating mere physical that by 2050 the population of Gaza will rise In the United States, legislation introduced will more than double the survival. Others are in disbelief that they to 4.8 million. Gaza is already one of the by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Senate population density from are still alive at all. Entire families were bur- most densely populated areas in the world, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) ied under rubble. Israel flattened important but this will more than double the population in the House to block arms sales to Israel is approximately 13,000 people apartment buildings, homes, press offices, density from approximately 13,000 people a welcome move. Yet to stop the sustained vi- per square mile to 34,000 book stores and even health clinics. For me, per square mile to 34,000 per square mile.) olence, we need a new and creative vision for per square mile.) It was the here in the United States, the cease-fire It was the violence of living with intense a fundamental change for the Palestinians puts an end to 11 agonizing days of barely and lingering trauma between periods of and for Israel, one rooted in the principles of violence of living with intense sleeping at night because of the fear of what bombardment. As this latest cease-fire takes equality, justice and freedom. and lingering trauma between I’ll wake up to. I’ve been checking my phone hold, Palestinians in Gaza have yet to recov- We need policies that focus on the Nakba as constantly for texts from my family that con- er from the traumatic impact of the previous the root cause and hold Israel accountable periods of bombardment. As firm they are still alive. And yet I celebrate assaults of 2008, 2012, and 2014. I experi- for its expansion and erasure of Palestini- this latest cease-fire takes the cease-fire with ambivalence. That’s be- enced the 2008 attack firsthand, and even as ans. One good example is H.R. 2590, a bill cause, even though it puts a temporary end I write this, I remain haunted by its horrors. that conditions aid to Israel on a cessation hold, Palestinians in Gaza to the spectacular violence of the past 11 And all this is the consequence of living and of human rights violations. Most important, have yet to recover from days, it will not end the everyday violence reliving the Nakba — the forced displacement we need the world to keep paying attention in Gaza and across the occupied territories of Palestinians from their homes beginning and speaking out. Until the suffocating block- the traumatic impact of that has been going on for 73 years. Along in 1947. Israel’s state-building project has ade ends and we see accountability for the the previous assaults with other Palestinians, I’ve been surprised involved systematic erasure and removal of war crimes committed against the people of by the wave of global outrage at the Israeli an entire people, destroying our homes and Gaza, our freedom will remain incomplete. of 2008, 2012, and 2014. military and solidarity with Gaza over the communities and rendering us refugees. – Courtesy: Washington Post Abandoned timeless heritage ERITAGE is our legacy. A nation that does not re - Munaza Kazmi spect its heritage and culture cannot stand with H dignity. Our cultural and natural heritages are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. How - ever, a sad truth is that, world heritage sights are nega - tively being affected by Climate Change, while Pakistan’s Heritage Sights are suffering due to negligence. Also, it may not be surprising if people have not even heard the names of a few of these timeless establishments. Rohtas Fort: Recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO was built by General Sher Shah Suri, between 1541 and 1548, Jhelum. A magnificent blend of Turkish and Mughal architecture, that enchant the viewer with its grandeur and splendor. Howev- er, due to the negligence of authorities, it’s been unkept. Jain Temples of Nagerparker: A small town situated at the foot of the dramatic and min - to honor the saint. The walls and the grand dome are Bahram ki Baradari,Attock Khurd: eral rich Karunjhar hills, and neighbors the Indian bor- adorned with intricate and colorful fresco work, a hall- Built by Bahram Khan during his chieftaincy in 1681 or a lit- der in TharparkarSindh. There are over twelve Jain tem - mark of Mughal architecture. The well and the pond were tle after, is situated at the ridge of mountains on the south- ples found in the region, date back to as far as the 14th meant for supplying clean water to the visitors. However, ern side of G.T. Road near Attock Khurd.It was probably a 1500 years old Nandana Century, and are now one of the oldest heritage sites of with time the rot set in and people started encroaching 5-star accommodation of yesteryears. But today it is more Pakistan. Although it’s a precious location for tourism upon the shrine land. Although Auqaf department is the of a haunted house, I know this place very well because Fort and Vishnu however, before writing this article I even never heard keeper of it but the product is quit opposite. I use to play in the gardens when I was visiting my aunt about the place. Why is the negligence? No promotion no Walled city of Lahore: there. From that days I wished, maybe someday the govern- temple, at Baghanwala, development, not a single trusted hotel. The Walled City of Lahore, also known as Old City, forms ment may preserve these precious, unmatchable treasures, Sheikhupura Fort: the historic core of Lahore, Pakistan. The city was estab- but to my dismay nothing had happened till yet, even greedy PindDadan khan. The The Sheikhupura Fort was built in 1607, during the reign lished around 1000 CE in the western half of the Walled people have made their homes in the backyards. of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Once a glorious fort is City, which was fortified by a mud wall during the medieval Nandana Fort and Vishnu Temple: word Nandna means a symbol of the glory of the Mughal era. But sadly, the era. The Walled City was bestowed with numerous monu- 1500 years old Nandana Fort and Vishnu temple, at Baghan- once great monument is now littered with graffiti and left ments during the Mughal era, with some of Lahore’s most wala, PindDadan khan. The word Nandna means “Lord “Lord Vishnu’s garden’, vandalized by the ignorant trespassers. iconic structures being located in the Walled City, such as Vishnu’s garden’, in Sanskrit. Nandana Fort and Temple The shrine of Hazrat Shah Burhan Chiniot: the lavishly decorated Wazir Khan Mosque, the massive always had a beautiful fruit garden at its foothill. The once in Sanskrit. Nandana Shah Burhanuddin Bukhari was a celebrated Muslim saint, Badshahi Mosque, and the Shahi Hammam.Yet, it’s the mighty outpost was now in ruins, and so was the fruit gar- after his death in 1669, Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan com- most colorful city of Pakistan but its splendor was never den. Although rumors are of its restoration, but the ques- Fort and Temple always missioned a grand complex spreading over several acres, kept, once the royal alleys are now filled with dirt and filth, tion is when? comprising Burhan’s tomb, a well, a pond and a mosque on my personal visit I felt embarrassed by what I read about Architectural heritage in ruinsof Hazro: had a beautiful fruit it and what in actual it appeared to. Poor maintenance. Another ruin lies in Hazro. Formerly a fortified town Hindu temple in Hassanabdal: with four gates, Hazro is home to many temples,gurd - garden at its foothill. Hasanabdal is a city famous for Sikh worship places. Pan- waras and havelis believed to have been built during the ja Sahib is one of the historical places, where Muslims, Sikh and British era. The once mighty outpost Hindus, and Sikhs have co-existed since centuries. The It is rather sad to look around Hazro and witness its mosques are safe and filled with people five times a day. architectural heritage in ruins. The concerned author - was now in ruins, and Gurdwara Panja Sahib, being a source of revenue, is main- ities must take serious steps and designate some of tained by the government.The four Hindu temples, on the the most important streets as part of a heritage area. so was the fruit garden. other hand, are in the private custody of people. These Am sure this will help promote local tourism and pump abandoned temples situated in different parts of the city up the Pakistani economy. Although rumors are of are being used as toilets by the claimants. This month I We have much more, that I can’t write in one article but will went to see one of the temples, which is inhabited used by share time to time. Here I have a petition to the nation to its restoration, but the some people, they have used the main building as store and become a helping hand in preserving these precious treas- kitchen, however it was clean but crumbling. I question the ures and become tolerant to other religions and beliefs. question is when? government is this your heritage preservation policy? This is our heritage and we all belong to it. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Bangladesh Briefs beat SL in Shahid Afridi West weighs action after Covid-hit ruled out of ODI HBL PSL 6 Sports Desk LAHORE: Multan Sultans’ Belarus diverts plane DHAKA: Spinner Mehidy- star all-rounder Shahid Afri- HasanMiraz claimed four di has been ruled out of the The United States and former EU member the United Kingdom called for wickets as Bangladesh Abu Dhabi-leg of the HBL overcame a late fightback Pakistan Super League 6 the immediate release of Protasevich and demanded the council of the from WaninduHasaranga due to a back injury. to beat Sri Lanka by 33 The former Pakistan cap- International Civil Aviation Organization investigated the incident runs in the first one-day tain was training in Karachi international on Sunday. for the upcoming HBL PSL allegations he denies. tleblower Edward Snowden. Meanwhile, Belarus’ political oppo- the actions of our competent au- Mehidy returned figures 6 matches when he expe- Foreign Desk Lithuanian President Gi- The plane diversion is expected sition voiced growing concern for thorities … fully met established of 4-30 from 10 overs of rienced pain in his lower tanasNauseda accused Minsk of to top the agenda at a two-day Protasevich. Opposition leader in international rules,” Belarusian his off spin to help bowl back following which he was MINSK: Belarus’ forced diversion undertaking a “state-sponsored summit of EU leaders, who were exile Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told foreign ministry spokesman Ana- out Sri Lanka for 224 in examined by a doctor who of a plane and arrest of a journalist terror act” and called for “serious united in their condemnation of UK broadcaster Sky News on Mon- toly Glaz said in a statement. the tourists’ chase of 258. has advised him a complete who was on board has widened a sanctions” against Lukashenko’s Lukashenko, that begins Monday. day that she was “afraid not only “Unfounded accusations are being Number eight Hasaranga rest. Shahid, who appeared rift between Western powers and government, while the EU’s ex- EU foreign policy chief JosepBor- for his freedom, but for his life”. made.” The development comes hit a valiant 74 off 60 balls. in Sultans’ four Karachi-leg Minsk, prompting calls for further ecutive arm labelled the move a rell condemned the “inadmissi- “It is absolutely obvious that this amid tensions in Belarus, which saw Mustafizur Rahman took matches, has been replaced sanctions and an international “hijacking”. But Russia, an ally ble step” as “yet another blatant is an operation of secret services unprecedented mass anti-govern- three wickets with fellow by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s probe over the incident. of Lukashenko, accused Western attempt by the Belarusian au- to capture the plane in order to ment protests after a disputed elec- fast bowler Mohammad Sai- left-arm-spinner Asif Afridi Minsk forced the Ryanair flight powers of hypocrisy over their thorities to silence all opposition detain activist and blogger Roman tion in August last year that handed fuddin claiming two. who would be joining the from Athens, Greece, to Vilnius, remarks. “It is shocking that the voices”. Borrell also indicated Protasevich,” Tikhanovskaya, who Lukashenko a sixth presidential Earlier Mushfiqur Rahim Sultans squad in Abu Dhabi. Lithuania, to land in Minsk, the West calls the incident in Belaru- toughened EU sanctions against feld Belarus for neighbouring Lith- term. Police launched an immediate (84) and MahmudullahRi- Shahid Afridi said on Mon- Belarusian capital, on Sunday af- sian airspace ‘shocking’,” Foreign Belarus were incoming. uania last year amid a government crackdown on the demonstrations, yad (54) put on 109 runs day : “While training for ter it scrambled a fighter jet, alleg- Ministry spokeswoman Maria The United States and former crackdown on the anti-Lukashen- reportedly detaining tens of thou- for the fifth wicket to guide the remainder of the HBL edly in response to a bomb threat. Zakharova wrote on Facebook. EU member the United Kingdom ko protests, posted on messaging sands of people and beating many of Bangladesh to 257-6 after Pakistan Super League 6, On its landing, Belarusian author- “Either (they) should be shocked called for the immediate release app Telegram. The Belarusian for- those who had taken to the streets. they opted to bat at the I felt lower back pain and ities took Roman Protasevich, by … the forced (landing) in Aus- of Protasevich and demanded the eign ministry said on Monday that The EU and the US have previously start of the three-match had to consult a doctor. a 26-year-old journalist who has tria of the Bolivian president’s council of the International Civil Minsk would be ready to let experts sanctioned Lukashenko and dozens series. In reply, Sri Lanka Unfortunately I have been been critical of the government, plane at the request of the Unit- Aviation Organization investigat- visit if needed for an investigation of officials and businessmen tied to were in trouble at 102-6 advised to rest and can no into custody. His whereabouts re- ed States … Or (they) should not ed the incident. Ryanair Chief into Sunday’s incident, Russia’s his government over its actions. Al- before Hasaranga put on 47 longer accompany my team main unknown. be shocked by similar behaviour Executive Michael O’Leary said RIA news agency reported. though the protests died down dur- runs with Dasun Shanaka Multan Sultans for the Abu Protasevich is wanted in Belarus by others.” Zakharova was cit- Sunday’s incident was “state-spon- However, it insisted authorities ing the winter, Minsk has continued and then 62 with Isuru Uda- Dhabi-leg. “I am disappoint- on “extremism” charges. He is ing a July 2013 incident which sored piracy”. “It appears the acted legally when they diverted to take action against the country’s na for the eighth wicket to ed that I would be sitting accused of organising mass riots saw then-Bolivian President Evo intent of the authorities was to the plane and accused Western opposition and independent media. revive their hopes. Saifud- out of the tournament, but against the country’s longtime Morales grounded in Vienna for remove a journalist and his trav- nations of making unfounded alle- Last week, 11 staff members of the din (2-49) bowled Shanaka my best wishes, support and President Alexander Lukashenko, several hours while his plane was elling companion,” he told Irish gations against Minsk for political TUT.by news website, an independ- for 14 and then claimed the prayers are with the team to as well as inciting social hatred – stopped and searched for the whis- radio station Newstalk on Sunday. reasons. “There is no doubt that ent outlet, were detained by police. wicket of Hasaranga, who take the trophy.” – APP hit three fours and five six- Second es in his 60-ball knock. ‘Electoral reforms Sherpa Exams from vital for fair guide dies June 5 under elections’ on Everest strict SOPs From Page 01 From Page 01 KATHMANDU: A second education ministers of all He said that the under Prime Sherpa guide has died on provinces attended the Minister’s Naya Pakistan Mount Everest in a week, meeting via a video link Housing Scheme a proposal an expedition organiser along with the health au- was under also consideration said Monday. thorities. Earlier, Shafqat to give Rs 6 million loans to The guide, whose name Mehmood said that the lawyers and journalists com- was not released, was de - NCOC had allowed them munities for construction of scending from the sum- to conduct professional 10 marla house. Chaudhry mit of the world’s high - exams. He said that if all Fawad said that talks have est peak on Sunday but arrangements were satis- been held with Minister died near the South Col, factory permission would for Panning, Development a point at 7,906 metres be given promptly. and Special Initiatives Asad (25,938 feet). The education minister Umar for establishing vac- “We are still getting Twitted: “Please apply cination centers in High details but we suspect to the Secretary, Feder- Courts and Sessions Courts complications from high al Ministry of Education, and further progress in this altitude sickness. We will Islamabad with details of regard was expected in the try to retrieve his body,” exam centres, number of next few days. MingmaGelu Sherpa of students and SOPs to be He said that efforts would Seven Summits Club told GAZA CITY: Gaza launches the largest volunteer campaign entitled "We Will Build It" to clean the streets followed. be made to provide health AFP. – APP of the Gaza Strip from the effects of the Israeli aggression. – DNA On Wednesday, the NCOC cards to journalists and law- issued new coronavirus yers. On the demand of a guidelines for the country Housing Society for the law- and allowed schools in dis- yers of the Rawalpindi Divi- Palestinians will win: Khamenei Myanmar diaspora tricts with less than a 5% sion, the minister assured TEHRAN: Leader of the Is- heresy and arrogance," the cleanse the holy land from world," the Leader wrote. coronavirus positivity ratio arranging a meeting of the lamic Revolution Ayatollah Leader wrote in his letter the filth of the usurpers, "Our hearts are with you at in US rally against to be reopened. lawyer community with Seyyed Ali Khamenei has to Hamas political bureau God willing," Ayatollah the scene of your struggles NCOC Head and Planning Commissioner Rawalpindi. responded to letters by Pal- chief Ismail Haniyeh. Khamenei added. and our prayers for the con- Minister Asad Umar presid- Fawad said, that the next era estinian resistance leaders, "Such a struggle pleases the In a separate letter to Islam- tinuation of your victories militray junta ed over the meeting while belongs to digitalization, mod- hailing their fight against Almighty, Revered God and ic Jihad Secretary General are constant," he said. Special Assistant to the ern technology and reforms Israel as a divine struggle is the proof of 'O you who Ziad al-Nakhala, Ayatollah "The divine promise is Web Desk Prime Minister on Health which is vital to strength- against oppression and pre- have faith! If you help Allah, Khamenei predicted that true when he said: 'Allah SuuKyi Dr Faisal Sultan, provincial ening the legal system and dicting that they will win the He will help you and make the "final victory" will come will surely help those who NEW YORK: A student chief secretaries, and oth- workshops would also be battle. "I received your let- your feet steady'," the Lead- to the Palestinians. help Him', and you will see leader during the 1988 makes first er members of authorities organized to bring lawyers in ter in which you wrote with er wrote, citing verse 7 of "I received your brotherly the ultimate victory, God uprisings against Myan- appearance were also in attendance. line with modern technology. detail and analysis about the 47th chapter of the Holy letter. The great and victo- willing," Ayatollah Khame- mar’s previous military the recent Palestinian jihad. Qur'an. rious jihad of you Palestini- nei said, referring to verse dictatorship, Nay Myint Your struggle is the resist- "You will be victorious an brothers lit up the eyes 40 of the 22nd chapter of was imprisoned and tor- Foreign Desk US lauds Pakistan- tured for his efforts. “I ance against oppression, by the power of God and of your lovers all over the the Qur'an. – DNA YANGON: Myanmar's oust- gave a speech to the pub- ed civilian leader Aung Pak role for Malaysia lic about democracy, hu- San SuuKyi attended a man rights and freedom. Afghan peace court hearing on Monday, vow... Shortly after, the military according to local media From Page 01 From Page 01 intelligence arrested me reports, in her first public and the role expected by The Ambassador of Malay- and then they gave me a appearance after being de- both in the future. “Pakistan sia paid a farewell on Leader life sentence. I stayed in tained in the military coup has played an important of the house in senate here the prison for 15 years, this February. Prior to the role in Afghanistan. They at his residence on Monday. 10 years in solitary con- hearing, she had only been supported the Afghan peace Leader of the House said finement,” he told media. allowed to speak with her process. Pakistan also has that unified stance on the Last weekend, rather lawyers through a video allowed us to have overflight conflicts of Palestine and than giving a speech to link in the presence of se- and access to be able to sup- Kashmir testifies the close crowds in Yangon, the US- curity personnel. Speaking port our military presence in understanding between Is- based activist addressed to her lawyers before her Afghanistan,” Helvey said. lamabad and Kuala lumpur. the Myanmar community hearing at the Naypyidaw He said the US will continue He said that strong rela- in New York City, which Council, SuuKyi said, refer- its conversation with Paki- tionship between Malaysia had gathered at Union ring to her party, which the stan because of its support and Pakistan is visible from Square to protest against coup leaders declared dis- and contribution to the fu- the frequency of high level February’s military coup. solved: "The NLD [Nation- ture of Afghanistan. interaction between the The power grab ended al League for Democracy] Foreign Minister Shah two sides and the economic a brief experiment with was founded for the people Mahmood Qureshi told law- cooperation is strengthen- democracy and removed and it will exist as long as makers in New York that Pa- ing steadily. civilian leader Aung San those people are there," kistan was seeking a broad- “We want our relationship SuuKyi and her Nation- The Myanmar military based, strategic partnership to grow further by utilizing al League for Democra- staged a coup on Feb. 1 with America, which would the potential” Dr. Shahzad cy (NLD), which won a by overthrowing SuuKyi’s also cover Afghanistan. Waseem reiterated. landslide victory in No- elected government. He had emphasised on the Dr. Shahzad Waseem said vember’s election; a re- need for “a broad-based that Pakistan highly values sult the military says is fraudulent. The coup sparked strategic partnership” in its cordial and brotherly re- a significant protest movement and a brutal crack - the interest of both coun- lations with Malaysia. He down, with the military still unable to secure full con - tries. Last month, US Pres- said that both the countries KUWAIT CITY: Pakistan ambassador to Kuwait SajjadHaider called on Commander Kuwait Naval Force, Brig. General Hazza Al-Alati at the Office of Naval Commander. – DNA trol over the country more than three months later. ident Joe Biden announced have always supported each to withdraw all troops from other at international forums Afghanistan by September which are testimony to the 11 this year. fact that both value bilater- The US and the Taliban al relations. Leader of the signed a landmark deal in House lauded the efforts of Father, daughter honoured for Sino-Pak friendship Doha on February 29, 2020 Malaysian ambassador for stan in my lifetime.” Because there was no has friendly relations in history. The es- In March 1956, Geng Biao arrived in Paki- to bring lasting peace in increased cooperation be- DNA professional diplomatic team in the early tablishment of the Islamic Republic of Pa- stan and went to his appointed post in ad- war-torn Afghanistan and tween the two countries. days of the founding of the People’s Repub- kistan is a great opportunity to enhance vance as he wished. A few days after Geng allow US troops to return BEIJING: A Chinese father and his daugh- lic of China, Geng Biao was transformed bilateral exchanges and friendship, Biao’s arrival in his office, Iskander Mirza home from America’s long- Japan ter, who are famous in China and have from a general into an ambassador. “Then, Geng Biao began to read the made an exception to meet him before the est war. Under the US-Tal- contributed to Pak-Chin friendship for 65 In 1956, Geng Biao was appointed as the relevant materials carefully, hoping to credential presentation. iban pact signed in Doha, begins mass years, were respectively awarded the Hi- At that time, an official of the Pakistani For- the US agreed to withdraw lal-I-Pakistan and Sitara-I-Pakistan across eign Ministry told Geng Biao that this was all its soldiers from Afghani- vaccination 33 years, according to a report published the first time for the governor to meet a for- stan in 14 months. by Chinese media. eign ambassador who had not yet presented TOKYO: Japan on Monday To mark the 70th anniversary of China-Paki- his credentials, which showed the impor- launched a mass vaccination stan diplomatic ties, CEN had an interview tance the governor attached to the Chinese Interpol campaign in at least two with the daughter, Geng Ying. She recalled government and the ambassador. provinces as Olympics and how she and her father, Geng Biao, has On 23 March, the Islamic Republic of Pa- seeks details Paralympics games near. fought for Pak-Chin friendship. kistan was officially established. Geng Biao Two state-run COVID-19 Geng Biao (1909-2000), the former vice-pre- accompanied Chinese Vice Premier He of ‘wanted’.. vaccination centers were mier of China during 1978-1983, is rarely Long to attend the founding ceremony. Gov- opened in capital Tokyo From Page 01 mentioned as another position -- China’s ernor Mirza became the first president of The CTD had requested the and Osaka province “in a former ambassador to Pakistan. However, Pakistan. Geng Biao also became the first foreign ministry to share the bid to accelerate an inoc- during his lifetime, he opened the epoch Chinese ambassador to Pakistan after the JIT report with the Embassy ulation program that has and extended the roots for the “Iron broth- official founding of the country. of Belgium. Earlier in Febru- lagged far behind other erhood” between Pakistan and China. When Geng Biao returned to China in ary, the Counter-Terrorism developed countries with His eldest daughter, Geng Ying, also follows Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, and the “advance the appointment” and make September 1956, Mao Zedong instructed Department of the Sindh just two months remaining her father’s footsteps and continues to work appointment coincided with the founding a good start for the friendship between him to “constantly strengthen the friend- Police had arrested Wahid before staging the Olym- for their lofty aspiration. She said, “I hope ceremony of the Islamic Republic of Pa- the two countries during the founding ship and cooperation between the Chi- Hussian aka Guddu, during a pics”, Tokyo-based Kyodo I can step on all the places where my father kistan. He wrote in his memoir: “... Pa - ceremony and the inauguration of the nese and Pakistani people and between raid conducted in Karachi’s News reported. – DNA works and do more for the people of Paki- kistan is a close neighbor of China and first president, Iskander Mirza. the two governments.” Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Iran, IAEA Briefs extend Black Lives agreement Matter Foreign Desk TEHRAN: Iran and the glob- activist al nuclear watchdog have critically ill extended a technical agree- ment reached in February for another month, provid- Web Desk ing a vital window to nego- LONDON: An activist who tiators in Vienna in their has played a leading role in efforts to keep the 2015 nu- anti-racism demonstrations clear deal alive. in Britain is in critical con- Rafael Grossi, the Director dition in a London hospital General of the Internation- after being shot. The Taking al Atomic Energy Agency the Initiative Party said Sasha (IAEA), announced in the Johnson, who played a lead- Austrian capital on Monday ing role in Black Lives Matter that the three-month agree- protests last year, was shot in ment, which was agreed in the head on Sunday. February, has been extend- Police and a friend said it ed by one month under did not appear to be a tar- the same conditions. Iran’s geted attack, though the envoy to the Vienna-based party said Johnson had re- organisationKazemGhari- ceived “numerous death babadi also confirmed the threats” related to her ac- extension until June 24. tivism. The party said John- GWADAR: A group of Ambassador visited Gwadar on Monday. Ambassador of EU Androulla Kaminara thanked the Pakistani The agreement allows the son was “a strong, powerful authorities for organising such an interesting trip for a small group of ambassadors. She Tweeted, it gave us an opportunity watchdog to maintain its voice for our people and our to see the available infrastructure and learn about future plans. – DNA monitoring equipment at community.” Iranian nuclear sites, but The Metropolitan Police Iran will keep the tapes said officers were called to until the 2015 nuclear deal reports of gunshots in the with world powers is re- Peckham area of the city stored and United States just before 3am on Sunday. As US pulls back in MENA, sanctions are lifted. For- Police said the shooting took mer US President Donald place near a house where a Trump walked out of the party was taking place and a deal in 2018 and slapped 27-year-old woman was in a new harsh sanctions on hospital in critical condition China, Russia may step in Iran. Grossi reiterated that after being shot. the “stop-gap” measure had to be put in place as a way “The Middle East writ broadly is an area of intense competition between the great to prevent the agency from Rare protests powers. And I think that as we adjust our posture in the region, Russia and China “flying blind” in implement- in Oman ing its comprehensive safe- will be looking very closely to see if a vacuum opens that they can exploit” guards in Iran. over jobs “The IAEA never accepts WASHINGTON: As the United an area of intense competition on the US to maintain pressure on in Africa, South America, and the any conditions on its man- States scales back its military between the great powers. And I Tehran and its campaigns to fund Middle East. “I agree completely date and activities,” he Web Desk presence across the Middle East, think that as we adjust our posture and supply weapons to armed that China needs to be the pacing stressed, in reference to it risks giving China and Russia in the region, Russia and China groups in the region. threat we orient on,” McKenzie reports in Iranian media MUSCAT: Scattered pro- a chance to fill the gap and ex- will be looking very closely to see But there is ongoing discussion said. “At the same time, we are a claiming that the country’s tests in Oman over layoffs pand their influence around the if a vacuum opens that they can within the Pentagon about sending global power and we need to have Supreme National Securi- and poor economic condi- Gulf, the top US commander for exploit,” McKenzie told reporters more assets to the Pacific to fight a global outlook, and that means ty Council (SNSC) would tions have drawn a massive the region says. While travelling travelling with him. a rising China. And US military that you have the ability to consid- greenlight the extension police presence in at least through the Middle East over the “I think they see the United commanders around the globe, in- er the globe as a whole.” contingent to “conditions” one city in the sultanate, past week, Marine General Frank States shifting posture to look at cluding McKenzie, may lose troops In meetings on Sunday, Saudi that were not named. with protesters throwing McKenzie, who heads US Central other parts of the world and they and resources as a result. Those leaders were “very concerned” stones at one point and po- Command, fielded a persistent sense there may be an opportuni- cutting US military support for could include warships such as about the ongoing US military lice firing tear gas. question from military and politi- ty there.” McKenzie said weapons the Saudi-led offensive against the aircraft carrier now sitting in posture review, McKenzie said. US journalist Videos posted to social me- cal leaders he met: Is the US still sales would be one need Moscow Houthi rebels in Yemen, and the the Gulf, providing security for the Houthi rebels continue to attack detained in dia showed several dozen committed to their country and and Beijing could exploit. Russia, Pentagon has moved ships, forces Afghanistan withdrawal. The Biden Saudi Arabia with a variety of mis- Omanis in the city of Sohar the region, and what more sup- he said, offers to sell air defence and weapons systems out of other administration views China’s rapid- siles and small drones Myanmar trailed by a long line of riot port can they get. systems and other weapons to Middle East countries. ly expanding economic influence McKenzie said his message to police vehicles on Monday. From the battlefields of Syria to whomever it can, and China has a At the same time, however, Biden and military might as the US’s pri- them was that the number of Amer- YANGON: An American Other images appear to rocket-pummeled neighbourhoods long-term goal to expand its eco- this month dispatched senior ad- mary long-term security challenge. ican troops and weapons is not as editor of a Myanmar-based showed a line of police in in Iraq, regional leaders worry the nomic power and ultimately estab- ministration officials to the Gulf Officials say the US must be ready important as the overall capability news outlet was detained by riot gear near a government US’s pivot to Asia means they will lish military bases in the region. region to reassure nervous allies to counter threats to Taiwan and of the integrated US and Saudi authorities in Yangon Mon- labour office in the city, be left without the troops, ships, In the few short months since as the US looks to reopen talks China’s development of military air and missile defence system day as he attempted to board 200km (125 miles) north- aircraft, and other military aid President Joe Biden took office, with Iran on the 2015 nuclear deal, outposts on man-made islands in arrayed around the country. And a flight out of the coup-hit west of the capital, Muscat. they need to battle Iran-aligned he has ordered the full withdrawal which former President Donald the South China Sea. more broadly, he said, that strate- country, his employers said. Other images appear to armed groups. And if the United of US troops from Afghanistan and Trump scrapped three years ago. Military commanders caution that gy of doing more in the region with United States citizen and showed Omanis fleeing and States is slow to respond, they begun to review the military pres- The effort to restart talks with China’s growing assertiveness is less military presence may prevent managing editor of Frontier others being arrested. The may look elsewhere for help. ence in Iraq, Syria, and around Iran triggers worries in a number not limited to Asia, noting Beijing China and Russia from cashing in Myanmar Danny Fenster images correspond to known “The Middle East writ broadly is the globe. His administration is of Middle East nations who rely is aggressively seeking footholds on any US void. – Agencies was detained at Yangon In- landmarks around Sohar, the ternational Airport, the out- first major city people enter let said in a statement on its in the sultanate after com- verified Twitter account. ing over the border from the Pak-China co-op, Myanmar has been in up- neighbouring United Arab roar since the military Emirates (UAE). Similar seized power in a February scattered protests on Sunday great significance 1 putsch, with near-daily brought another mass po- protests and a nationwide lice presence, activists said civil disobedience move- online. That demonstration to two countries ment. More than 800 peo- was acknowledged by Oman’s BEIJING: Former Chinese Gilgit. Since the highway, ple have been killed by the labour ministry in a tweet, Ambassador to Pakistan also called the "China-Paki- military, according to a local which said it was aware of Zhou Gang has said that stan Friendship Highway", monitoring group. people gathering there to try Pak-China friendly cooper- was built with the help of The press has been caught to “find new job vacancies ation has been the main- China in the 1960s and in the crackdown as the jun- and to solve the problems of stream of the past 70 years, 1970s, the residents along ta tries to tighten control those who were fired”. which is of great signifi- the road always give the over the flow of information, cance to the two countries. Chinese people warm and throttling internet access Zhou Gang joined the Minis- friendly reception. and revoking the licences of Baku to set up try of Foreign Affairs of Chi- "On our way back to the local media outlets. national park na in 1962 and successively embassy the next day, we “We do not know why Danny served as ambassador to Ma- had a short rest on a hill- was detained and have not in Karabakh laysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, side, where a group of chil- been able to contact him and India from 1988 to 2001. dren saw us and pointed in since this morning. We are Zhou, in an interview with our direction. When they concerned for his wellbeing DNA China Economic Net (CEN) walked near and found the and call for his immediate BAKU: Azerbaijan will set on the on the 70th anniver- Chinese national flag flying release,” Frontier said in a up a new national park in sary of Sino-Pak diplomatic on our car, they immediate- tweet. “Our priorities right the territories liberated ties, was particularly excited ly cheered and shouted in now are to make sure he from Armenian occupa- while recalling his working Chinese: "Chairman Mao! is safe and to provide him tion, ArzuSamadova, Depu- experience in Pakistan from Zhou Enlai!" he recalled. with whatever assistance ty Head of the Biodiversity 1991 to 1995, Zhou. Those children, he said, he needs.” Fenster, 37, had Protection Service of the He said he would never for- might have never walked been working for the outlet Ministry of Ecology and get the profound friendship out of the mountainous for around a year and was Natural Resources, told between China and Paki- area or received school heading home to see his media. According to Sam- stan. "Friendship, which education, they knew great family, Frontier’s chief edi- adova, currently, the terri- derives from close contact Chinese leader Chairman tor Thomas Kean told AFP. tory for the national park between the people, holds Mao Zedong and Premier The outlet had learned at is being cleared of mines. the key to sound state-to- Zhou Enlai. "The seeds of around 10 am that Fenster “After de-mining, the bor- state relations." Pakistan-China friendship had not been allowed to ders of the new national The friendship between lo- have been deeply plant- board his flight from Yan- park will be determined. cal people and the Chinese ed in their young hearts," gon, he added. In a message Also, new specially pro- still moved Zhou to date. Zhou said. It was getting shared with AFP, Fenster’s tected natural areas will On April 25, 1992, Am- dark as we continued on our brother Bryan said the be created in the region,” JOHANNESBURG: Pakistan High Commission organized trade event to introduce Pakistani dates bassador Zhou Gang went way. Unfortunately, we en- family was “stunned and Samadova said. in SA. It was attended by notable dates & nuts importers & distributors Mission assured its full north along the Karako- countered a landslide which extremely confused” by the support & assistance to importers of Pakistani products in Southern African market. – DNA ram Highway on a visit to hindered our way forward. detention. – APP Irish Lawmakers to vote on motion to expel Israeli envoy lation of violence was instigated by the in a blog post on the PBP’s website, Foreign Desk attempt to ethnically cleanse 28 Pales- expressing outrage that “the EU has tinian families from the Sheikh Jarrah never once ever envisaged to sanction DUBLIN: Lawmakers in Ireland have area of Jerusalem (al-Quds).” The leg- apartheid Israel economically and hold submitted a draft resolution to expel islative motion further blasts the Israeli them accountable for war crimes.” the Israeli ambassador from the coun- regime for engaging in war crimes, Another major opposition party, Sinn try over the regime’s latest atrocities ethnic cleansing and illegal settlement Féin, which holds 37 seats in the low- against occupied Palestinian territories expansion, insisting that “the Israeli er house of the parliament – the Dail before it was forced to accept a cease- ambassador’s presence in Ireland is un- -- also plans to back the motion con- fire deal. The motion – submitted last tenable in these circumstances,” Israeli demning the Israeli atrocities. The week by 11 legislators from four polit- news outlets reported Sunday. party’s youth wing also posted an on- ical parties and due to come to vote Leading sponsor of the motion, Gino line petition calling for the expulsion this week -- partially states, “Over 60 Kerry of People Before Profit (PBP) of the regime’s ambassador, drawing children have been murdered by the Party, also criticized the European over 84,000 signatures as of Sunday. [IDF],” referring to the Israeli military Union for refusing to hold the Tel Aviv This is while the PBP and pro-Pales- forces, adding that, “The current esca- regime accountable for its atrocities tinian activists are reportedly lobbying those legislators in the Dáil who may have abstained on the motion to expel the Israeli envoy. Additionally, the coalition is consider- ing allowing lawmakers to vote accord- ing to their conscience, making it pos- sible for other pro-Palestinian parties, such as Fianna Fail and the Greens, to vote in favor of the motion. IslamabadTUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Sindh bans Briefs ‘Unnecessary Bosnian envoy, AJK President movement’ Afghan after 8pm violence KARACHI: The Sindh gov- for more people to people links ernment imposed on Mon- displaces day a sweeping restriction over 8,000 hearts. Pakistan, he said, on ‘unnecessary movement’ DNA had sent its peacekeeping after 8pm starting today cit- families forces to the area to help ing rising COVID-19 cases MUZAFFARABAD: The Bosnian people. in Karachi, Hyderabad and Ambassador of Bosnia and President Khan said we had Sukkur cities. DNA Herzegovina, Mr. Sakib supported Bosnians not A meeting of the provincial Foric, called on President of merely because they were task force on coronavirus KABUL: Over 8,000 Afghan Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muslims but because it was was held on Monday at CM families have been displaced Sardar Masood Khan at Ai- a matter of humanity. The House with Chief Minis- in at least five provinces as wan-e- Sadar, Muzaffarabad President suggested the ex- ter Murad Ali Shah in the fighting intensifies on mul- on Monday. change of students, academ- chair. The decision to fur- tiple fronts between govern- The AJK President and Am- ics, and journalists between ther tighten the restrictions ment forces and the Taliban, bassador Sakib Foric during AJK and Bosnia as part of came a day after the provin- the Ministry of Refugees the meeting discussed ways people-to-people contacts to cial authorities announced and Repatriations said. to strengthen relations be- strengthen relations between they were extending the The families are faced with tween the people of Bosnia, the people of the two regions. current coronavirus restric- lack of shelter, access to Pakistan, and Azad Jammu AJK President also ex- tions for two more weeks. health services, education and Kashmir. pressed his gratitude to It was decided to impose a and other facilities for a The AJK President ex- Bosnia for providing gen- ban on people’s movement normal life, according to the pressed his immense erous help to build a girls after 8pm and the provincial displaced persons, media pleasure to receive the school at Chattar Kalass police chief was directed reported Monday. Bosnian envoy and said near Muzaffarabad and con- to stop people travelling in Baghlan, Helmand, Kunduz, that Bosnia is a great na- structing a hospital there cars unnecessarily. Kandahar and Laghman are tion with a history of the after the earthquake 2005. During the meeting, CM the five provinces where valiant struggle to fight The Ambassador thanked Shah said that if the masses the families have been tyranny, ethnic cleansing AJK President and conveyed follow the safety guidelines displaced. Heavy clashes and genocide. “You have his desire to strengthen for two more weeks, the are underway in the five been a beacon of light for bilateral relations between sharp post-Eid rise in COV- provinces over the last few other nations in the heart Pakistan and Bosnia by ID-19 cases will be limited. weeks, except for the three of Europe,” he said. promoting cooperation in “We can ease COVID re- days of the ceasefire from Terming Ambassador multiple areas, including de- strictions in the city when May 13 to May 15. Sakib Foric as one of the fense, particularly training new cases are controlled.” “8,500 families have been most dynamic diplomats of Bosnia’s armed person- honour of meeting him aware of the plight of Kash- greetings and good wishes that Pakistan, as a member of The chief minister said that displaced. Of the figure, in the diplomatic commu- nel in military institutions and discussing the dire sit- miris and sought full respect to President AJK. President the United Nations Security he will pay surprise visits to 3,500 families have been nity in Pakistan, President of Pakistan. uation in the Indian Occu- for their fundamental rights. Masood Khan reciprocated Council, had made resolute check the implementation displaced due to the fresh Masood said Ambassador Mr. Sakib Foric acknowl- pied Jammu and Kashmir”, President Khan thanked the with warmth and gratitude. efforts to stop ethnic cleans- of SOPs, adding that 50% spat of violence,” said Shari- Sakib’s tenure in Pakistan edged Pakistan’s endeav- the AJK President said ambassador for the solidarity Sharing his memories of the ing and genocide in Bosnia of current total cases in the fullah Shafiq, the head of the remained very productive ours for promoting unity adding that he had also shown by the Bosnian People Balkan Wars of the 1990s, and Herzegovina. country are from Sindh. refugees and repatriations in furthering the friendly among the Muslims and discussed with him pro- towards the people of Jammu AJK President said that he President Masood Khan He noted that complaints directorate in Baghlan. relations between Bosnia, also thanked Pakistan for motion of closer ties and and Kashmir. had the honor of drafting and said that deep scars left by have beeb received from Heavy fighting is underway Pakistan, and Azad Kash- extending assistance to exchanges between Bosnia Ambassador Sakib Foric steering resolutions on Bos- the crimes against Bosnian Karachi’s South and East in three districts of Baghlan mir. “During your tenure Bosnia in a number of sec- and Azad Kashmir. said that President Sefik nia in the Third Committee people and massacre of districts and directed the for the last two seven days. the Bosnian President tors and widely recognizing The Bosnian Ambassador Dzaferovic had especially and the General Assembly of innocent Muslims in Sre- respective deputy commis- Taliban on Friday night Mr. Sefik Dzaferovic visit- its position and sovereignty said that his country was fully asked him to convey his the United Nations. He said brenica are still fresh in our sioners to ensure the im- launched new attacks on ed Pakistan and I had the at the international level. plementation of safety pro- the three districts of Bagh- tocols in their areas. – APP lan. Parts of the center of Burka district in Baghlan fell to the Taliban. This led Nisar denied Webinar to intense fighting between Team formed to investigate discusses the government forces and permission to take the Taliban. Israeli invasion Rawalpindi Ring Road scam oath as MPA of Gaza Ex-PIA The inquiry committee officials Abid Raza formed by the Punjab gov- DNA ISLAMABAD: The Glob- Zulfi Bukhari sinks ernment revealed that al and Regional Studies Center organized a seminar booked over LAHORE: The Punjab An- former commissioner Mu- LAHORE: Former Paki- ti-Corruption Establish- deeper in scandal hammad Mehmood made on “The Israeli invasion stan Muslim League Nawaz of Gaza, the unfolding hu- 1.25 bn loss ment (ACE) constituted on illegal changes in the actu- (PML-N) stalwart Chaudhry Monday a team to investi- al plan of the Rawalpindi manitarian catastrophe, its DNA Nisar was not allowed to take ramifications for the Peace gate the Rawalpindi Ring Ring Road to benefit some oath on Monday as a Mem- Web Desk RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Ring Road scandal is assum- and Security in the Middle Road project scam. influential persons. Former ber of the Punjab Assembly ing new dimensions as Prime Minister Imran Khan’s for- east and policy options for Punjab ACE Director Gen- LAC Waseem Tabish and (MPA) three years after he ISLAMABAD: The Federal mer adviser and his Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan building without taking oath Pakistan “. Eminent foreign eral Mohammad Gohar former government officer got elected during the 2018 Investigation Agency (FIA) connections to the scandal are becoming more evident in said that he decided to take policy experts which includ- formed the team compris- Abdullah were also involved elections. Provincial Law on Monday registered a the ongoing probe into the mega scandal. oath after a political develop- ed Ambassadors Najmuddin ing legal, technical and eco- in the Ring Road project Minister Raja Bisharat also case against two former Reportedly, the main accused in the Rawalpindi Ring Road ment occurred. “Everybody A. Sheikh, and Mustafa Ka- nomic experts, according scam, said the report. On met with Ch Nisar. chairmen of Pakistan In- scandal, ex-commissioner Rawalpindi Muhammad Me- knows the circumstances mal Qazi were the panelists to a spokesperson for the May 17, Special Assistant to Nisar told the law minister ternational Airlines (PIA), hmood who tried to mislead Prime Minister Imran Khan which led to my decision re- while Ambassador G Rasool anti-corruption department. the Prime Minister for over- that he came to take oath as a former acting CEO, and also got the support of former adviser to the prime minister garding not taking oath as Baluch was the moderator. He said the ACE will ap- seas Pakistanis Zulfi Bukhari a member of the provincial as- arrested a former director on Overseas Pakistanis who vouched for him. the MPA after my success in In his opening remarks prise the nation about facts resigned from his public of- sembly. But he was informed of the national airline on According to a private television channel report Monday, the National Assembly con- Ambassador Baluch stated after the investigation. The fice after an inquiry into the that Speaker Punjab Assem- charges of causing losses a former adviser on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar Abbas stituency was turned into a that, since the current cri- investigation into the Ring Rawalpindi Ring Road project bly Ch Pervaiz Elahi was of- of over Rs1 billion to the Bukhari who stepped down from his office after his name defeat,” he said. ses is connected to complex Road project scam was alleged his involvement in ficiating the duties of the act- exchequer. was surfaced in the ring road scandal, vouched for ex-com- “The provincial government Middle East Question which launched on the directives corrupt practices. ing governor and the deputy FIA Sindh Director Amir missioner Rawalpindi Muhammad Mehmood. recently introduced an ordi- has many dimensions, how- of Punjab Chief Minister In a series of tweets he post- speaker could not make it to Farooqi told media the Sources informed that in his meeting with Prime Minister nance despite clearly being ever during discussions an Usman Buzdar. ed earlier today, the PM’s the assembly owing to some investigative body had Khan, Mr Bukhari had appreciated the services of Mr Me- stated in the constitution attempt will be made to un- It is noteworthy that a aide said he has resigned personal reasons. But Ch registered a case against hmood and spoke on his behalf. He requested the PM to regarding the procedure of derstand the following five fact-finding inquiry com- ‘owing to the allegations in Nisar insisted that the panel PIA ex-chairmen Nasser restore ex-commissioner’s services pleading his innocence. election and de-seating of an dimensions of the issue. mittee detected large-scale ongoing Ring Road inquiry’ chairman could perform his Jaffer and Irfan Elahi and But the prime minister did not buy Mr Bukhari’s argument MPA,” he said while express- The causes of the latest Is- former acting CEO Bernd irregularities in the Rawal- until his name is ‘cleared up swearing-in. ing his reservation on the or- pindi Ring Road project. and did not lend his ear to his advice. of any allegations’. raeli invasion. Why the re- Hildenbrand and also de- Nisar who left the assembly dinance. cently concluded Abraham tained former director Accords did not achieve the engineering Maqsood objective of finding solu- Ahmed. tions for the lasting peace “They caused loss of Regional situation between Israel and Pales- Rs1.25bn and made advance tinians. Reasons of contin- payments for upgradation conducive to boost ued US inability to device of business class seats and a balanced policy regarding entertainment system in Pak-Iran ties Palestinian question. The years 2014-16,” the official engagement in a variety of response of the world in said. “The seats were nev- Zubair Ahmad sectors is imperative. general and of Muslim/Arab er replaced and the system They viewed China Pakistan world in particular to the never installed.” ISLAMABAD: The experts Economic Corridor (CPEC) Israeli aggression. Policy from both sides say diplo- could be another economic options for Pakistan. – APP matic relations between and trade bond for closer JUI-F Iran and Pakistan are based ties between Iran and Paki- Sniffer dogs preparing anti- on commonalities of lan- stan. guage, literature, culture Chairman Pakistan Sen- to track Covid PPP alliance and religion adding the ate Standing Committee regional situation is quite on Foreign Affairs Senator at Peshawar in Sindh conducive to strengthen Mushahid Hussain Sayed bilateral ties. said Pakistan was one of the airport They were speaking at a first countries to recognize DNA webinar jointly organized by Islamic Republic of Iran. He DNA Development Communica- added Persian was the court ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ule- tions Network (Devcom-Pa- language of the sub-conti- PESHAWAR: Keeping in ma-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has kistan), DTN and Tehran nent before the British came view surge in the coronavi- activated in Sindh to form International Studies and into the area. “Iran has been rus cases and following suc- a new political alliance to Research Institute (TISRI) through lot of struggle and cessful experiment with the give tough time to Pakistan on “Iran-Pakistan diplomat- Pakistan has always stood by use of sniffer dogs to detect People’s Party (PPP), citing ic relations: opportunities it,” he said. the coronavirus patients at sources. for cooperation and conver- Mushahid said three factors Islamabad airport, the Nation- The JUI-F has started ISLAMABAD: Erik Beishembiev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic gence”. will promote ties between al Command and Operation preparations to form an al- They said enhanced cultural Iran-Pakistan in the near Center (NCOC) has decided of Pakistan handed over the copy of the Note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz to use sniffer dogs at Pesha- ternative political alliance of Republic on appointment of Mohammed Motahar Alashabi as Ambassador Extraordinary and collaboration and heritage future. First, CPEC and re- Grand Democratic Alliance tourism can bring the peo- gional connectivity are key war’s Bacha Khan airport as Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen to the Kyrgyz Republic with residence in Islamabad. Erik well to trace patients of the (GDA) to challenge the rul- Beishembiev wished Ambassador of Yemen to the Kyrgyz Republic success in the implementation ple from both sides closer to to the economic future of each other adding that youth both Pakistan and Iran. pandemic. ing Pakistan People’s Party of all goals and objectives in Kyrgyzstan. – DNA Sources said officials at the (PPP) in Sindh province, a airport have started using two private television channel trained Covid-19 sniffer dogs reported Monday. to pick out infected passen- JUI-F central leader Rashid gers. 177 passengers arrived Soomro has contacted key at the Peshawar airport on political personalities of China in discussion with third parties on CPEC extension CPEC. While chairing a recent high tries, including Afghanistan. This tions through diplomatic channels, regarding Myanmar, the spokesper- board a private airline’s flight Sindh to appease them for today, they said. joining the new alliance. DNA level meeting, the prime minister will not only boost faster economic he said and added, “We notice that son said he was not aware of fighting had stated that the CPEC) will bring development in Pakistan, but also Afghanistan is importing and export- between Myanmar military forces When the flyers’ samples According to sources, the were tested for Covid-19, BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Min- economic progress not only to Pa- regional connectivity.” ing goods through Gwadar and Kara- and opposition across the river from inclusion process will be one of them was found to be istry’s spokesperson on Monday kistan, but the entire region. The Zhao Lijian said that China would chi ports. High speed highways are Ruili, close to China’s borders. based on important politi- carrying the deadly virus, cal figures instead of tradi- appreciated Prime Minister Imran spokesperson said that the Belt and like to work with Pakistan for high also being extended to Afghanistan.” Zhao Lijian said that China’s position Khan’s remarks on China-Pakistan they added. The dogs helped tionally admitting political Road Initiative (BRI) was an open quality development of the CPEC To yet another question, he dis- on the situation in Myanmar was detect the virus in one of the Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said parties in the alliance. and inclusive international economic and extend it to regional countries, missed Indian claim that the CPEC consistent and clear, adding, “We do passengers by sniffing their It emerged that JUI-F’s that the Chinese side was having dis- cooperation initiative that was dedi- improve people’s well being and play was passing through a disputed ter- not want to see any bloodshed and swabs, the sources said. Rashid Soomro has held cussion with third parties, including cated to improve connectivity and to a bigger role in regional connectivity ritory and said that China had stated clashes or any injury to civilians.” Dogs specially trained to de- meetings with Ali Gohar Afghanistan on the extension of the achieve common development. and economic integration. its principled position on Kashmir He asked the relevant sides to tect Covid-19 have also been Mahar, Zulfiqar Mirza, flagship project. “The CPEC as pioneering projects To a specific question on third party many times. try their best to prevent the sit - deployed at the New Islama- Sardar Moazzam Abbasi, “We have noted the relevant re- of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participation in the CPEC frame- “The CPEC is an economic initia- uation from spiralling out of con- bad Airport. A spokesman for Ibrahim Jatoi, Hasnain marks by Prime Minister Imran has made important and major pro- work, he informed that China was tive that targets no third country. trol and said that China would the Civil Aviation Authority Mirza, Agha Taimoor, Sa- Khan and we appreciate it,” Zhao gress in infrastructure, energy, ports having discussion with third parties, It is not about territorial disputes continue to maintain communi- has said that sniffer dogs are daruddin Rashidi and Li- Lijian said during his regular brief- and industrial parks,” he added. including Afghanistan, on the exten- and does not affect our principled cation with the relevant sides being used at the airports of aquat Jatoi. ing while responding to a question In the meantime, he said, “We are sion of CPEC. position on the issue of Kashmir,” and try to bring the situation to different countries to track on PM Imran Khan’s remarks about also extending it to regional coun- The two sides were having consulta- he added. 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