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IslamabadWednesday, May 26, 2021 ’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 SCO Secretary General $13b invested Pakistan to Vladimir Norov lauds in Pakistan benefit from Pakistan’s role in SCO under CPEC China expertise Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-02 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs Senate slams Rs100b start-up loans Israeli crimes announced DNA in Palestine ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- The House also urged the international ister on community to take immediate steps to Tuesday an- nounced an save Palestinian people from further allocation of Rs100 bil- miseries at the hands of fascist Israel lion for start-up loans and 170,000 Skilled Education Special Correspondent Scholarships to overcome Federal Cabinet the challenge of unem- ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday passed committee to ployment. The prime min- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs meeting of Federal Cabinet. –DNA a unanimous resolution condemning crimes ister, in a special televised against humanity committed by Israeli occu- review TLP ban message for youth, said pation forces in Gaza. The resolution moved the government is focused by Leader of the House Dr Shehzad Waseem, on promoting contempo- also expressed its deep resentment at the hy- Zubair Ahmed rary skills through schol- pocrisy and double standards of various coun- ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet with arships and courses in a Army concerned over tries, whose condemnation is missing but still Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair bid to help the youth be - talk of humanity; despite being complacent has referred the review of the ban on come self-reliant in earn- with the aggressor. It said we reject any at- Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to a ing and businesses. cross-border attacks tempt to equate the aggressor Israel with the committee of the Interior Ministry. A victims of aggression, the Palestinian people three-member review committee of the PPP, ANP Reviewing recent developments in Afghan peace process, as it is not a conflict rather a one-sided war. Interior Ministry will now hear the re- The welcomed the gov- quest to withdraw the ban on Tehreek- should the forum reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for regional peace ernment of Pakistan’s initiative to dispatch e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Federal In- humanitarian assistance to the encircled formation Minister Fawad Chaudhry, apologise national and regional secu- people of Gaza. The House also urged the briefing the media about the cabinet’s Shujaat Hamza COAS, US defense rity situation. The partici- international community to take immediate decisions in Islamabad on Tuesday, said pants took comprehensive effective and concrete steps to save Palestin- “The review committee of the Interior Bureau Report RAWALPINDI: The top review of global, regional ian people from further anguish and miseries Ministry will include officials from the brass of Pakistan Army chief hold talks and domestic security en- at the hands of fascist Israeli war machine. Interior Ministry and the Law Ministry.” LAHORE: Pakistan Dem- has asked the government vironment with particular ocratic Continued on Page 06 in Afghanistan to deny any Saifullah focus on situation along Continued on Page 06 Movement space to the spoilers of the borders especially Line of (PDM) chief peace process, expressing RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Control (LOC) and Work- Maulana Fa- the hope the Afghan soil Javed Bajwa had a telephonic conversation with US ing Boundary and Pak-Af- zlur Rehman will not be used against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. According to the de- ghan Border. said Tuesday Pakistan. According to a tails, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin in a tweet The forum was apprised on PPP and ANP could rejoin statement issued by the said that he spoke with Pakistan Army Chief Gener- evolving operational imper- the alliance if they apolo- Inter-Services Public Rela- al Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the conversation mat- atives and the correspond- gised to the anti-govern- tions (ISPR), Chief of the ters of mutual interest, regional security situation, ing strategy to meet the ment movement for going Army Staff General Qa- developments in Afghan Peace Process, and bilateral upcoming challenges. Gen against its decisions. The mar Javed Bajwa chaired cooperation in various fields were discussed. Gen. Bajwa expressed satisfac- PDM chief’s comments the Corps Commanders Austin reiterated his appreciation for Pakistan’s tion over the army’s opera- came during his meeting Conference at the General support for Afghanistan peace negotiations and ex- tional readiness in view of with PML-N President and Headquarters in Rawalpin- pressed his desire to continue to build on the US Pa- emerging security threats. Leader of the Opposition di on Tuesday. kistan bilateral relationship. The US dignitary also in the National Assembly The forum was briefed on shared the development on his official handle. Continued on Page 06 Shahbaz Sharif at the lat- ter’s residence in Lahore. Fazl, addressing a press Covid-19 UAE keen conference after the meet- UK’s ruling ing, said both parties — PPP infects to invest in and ANP — had been given sufficient time to get back 2253 more party accused maritime to the PDM leadership, but persons they have not done so. sector The number of of Islamophobia ISLAMABAD: Hamad Obaid Alzaabi, the UAE Ambassador in Islamabad, positive cases Ansar Bhatti meets H.E. Ali Haider Zaidi, Minister of Maritime Affairs, and discusses Shafqat tests bilateral work and joint projects between the two countries. – DNA has surged News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Ambas- positive for to 905,852 LONDON: Anti-Muslim feeling within Britain’s governing sador of the United Arab Conservative Party continues to be a problem at both an Emirates (UAE) to Paki- Covid-19 individual and local association level, an independent inves- stan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi on Tuesday Maryam Nawaz rules Shaheen Hanif tigation concluded on Tuesday. The center-right party has called on Federal Minister Khayam Abbasi been dogged for years by accusations of Islamophobia that ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has have been levelled against figures including Prime Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- reported 92 deaths in the Boris Johnson. “Anti-Muslim sentiment remains a problem Ali Haider Zaidi here. out any new alliance ister for last 24 hours by novel coro- within the party. This is damaging to the party, and alien- During the meeting, matters Education, navirus as the number of ates a significant section of society,” the investigation led of mutual interests were Profession- positive cases has surged by Swaran Singh, a former commissioner at the Equality discussed, said a press re- Abid Raza Khaqan opposed al Training, to 905,852. The nationwide and Human Rights Commission, found. lease. The main discussion National tally of fatalities has jumped The independent probe said since 2015 the “bulk” of dis- took place regarding a joint ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz PPP return to PDM Heritage and to 20,400 on Tuesday. Ac- crimination complaints had been made over anti-Muslim working mechanism and on (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has Culture Shafqat Mahmood cording to the latest figures allegations. Of 1,418 complaints relating to 727 incidents keeping close coordination ruled out the making of any alliance, saying the Staff Report by the NCOC 2,253 persons between Pakistan and UAE Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is still has tested positive for coro- of alleged discrimination, more than two-thirds of the inci- ISLAMABAD: Shahid Khaqan has threat- navirus. The federal minis- tested positive for COVID-19 dents — 496 cases — related to Islam.While the report found ports. The Ambassador the same. Talking to media after attending a in the past 24 hours. Punjab showed keen interest in Pa- hearing in Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, ened to resign after from PDM if PPP ter, in a tweet on his official “there were examples of anti-Muslim discrimination by indi- was taken back. He is also not happy handle, revealed that he has remains the worst-hit prov- viduals and groups at local association level,” it said those kistan’s Maritime sector. Maryam Nawaz fully endorsed PML-N leader ince in terms of deaths and Minister Ali Zaidi also Khaqan Abbasi’s point of view regarding his with the decision to invite PPP back in tested positive for the virus; problems fell short of claims of “institutional racism.” The the fold as according to him PPP has however, he feels fine with cases followed by Sindh and report also found there was no evidence that complaints shared his vision for Mari- objection to the inclusion of PPP into the PDM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. time and apprised the am- without giving a pretty good reason as why it had betrayed the PDM. Former Prime Min- mild symptoms. On the oth- related to Islam are treated differently from those related ister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi remains er hand, Pakistan has report- Till now 9,839 individu - to other forms of discrimination. Incidents including a col- bassador about the progress ditched the PML-N and other opposition parties als have lost their lives that has been made in this on the issue of Senate elections. She said Abba- concerned over the invitation of the PPP ed 92 deaths in the last 24 umn written by Johnson before he became prime minister to join the PDM again. Shahid Khaqan hours by novel coronavirus to the epidemic in Pun - about Muslim women had suggested to respondents “a party sector since he took office. si was absolutely right and the PML-N stance jab 4,936 in Sindh, 3,970 Various ideas and opportu- was not different from that of Abbasi’s. To a Abbasi told informal stories in Islamabad as the number of positive and leadership that is insensitive to Muslim communities.” that the PDM should seek new secretary cases has surged to 905,852. in KP, 746 in Islamabad, nities were also discussed question, Maryam said no new alliance was in 532 in Azad Kashmir. Continued on Page 06 on potential collaboration. the making as PDM was still the same. general as part of the PPP re-alliance. Inside... Pak commited to ‘Engage UNODC releases free SCO Secy General lauds Pak role in the SCO legal aid support to more than 500 UTPs Vladimir Norov says member states firm against challenges; Pak hosts 16th session of Forum Africa’ – Page 02 initiative NUST, FAST From Pakistan, representatives of Institute team as National Special Correspondent of Strategic Studies Islamabad and South ISLAMABAD: In a statement winner of MSH Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) issued on Africa Day 2021, – Page 03 ISLAMABAD: Vladimir Norov, Secre- also participated. The session was com- FO Spokesperson Zahid Ha- tary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation CDA to give 1500 menced with the opening remarks of Ambas- feez Chaudhri said Pakistan cart vendors licenses Organization (SCO) has appreciated Paki- sador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Director Gen- reaffirms its full support to by end of the year stan’s role in SCO. He further indicated eral Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad the aspirations of African – Page 04 that SCO states stand firm against the re - of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. nations for peace, progress gional challenges. He mentioned that the He extended his gratitude CGSS and SASSI and prosperity. He said Pa- An earthy solution to recommendations of the forum will con- and highlighted that in the contemporary kistan extends its heartiest heavenly Jerusalem tribute the official documents presented – Page 05 era of globalization, there is a need of re- felicitations on ‘Africa Day to SCO for its future initiatives. gional cooperation to produce sustainable 2021’ commemorating the Tayyip Erdogan The SCO Secretary General expressed outcomes. He was of the view that SCO 58th Anniversary of the es- warns against rising these remarks during the XVI Meeting of provides its member states with a platform tablishment of the African Islamophobia in West the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to work and cooperate together on various Union. The Spokesperson – Page 06 (SCO) Forum which took place on Wednes- platforms and sectors. Ms. Aisha Faroo- said Pakistan has been mak- Uzbekistan’s foreign day. The forum was conducted virtually qui, National Coordinator SCO, Islamic ing sustained and meaningful trade turnover and representatives of the SCO Member Republic of Pakistan mentioned that SCO contributions towards peace reaches US$10.32b states participated. The Sixteenth session is successfully operating in the region and security efforts in Africa. – Page 07 of the SCO forum was hosted by the Islam- and more states are applying for its ob- He said since 1960s, Paki- Poverty alleviation: Pak ic Republic of Pakistan. Center for Global server status. She highlighted the contri- stani blue helmets have been to benefit from China & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad bution of SCO towards the security and engaged in peace-keeping – Page 08 being an active member of the SCO Think and peace-building initiatives Tank forum participated in the forum. Continued on Page 06 across the Continent. – DNA IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, May 26, 2021 All Sindh Briefs cops to UNODC releases free legal aid receive FESCO issues COVID jabs shutdown support to more than 500 UTPs programme DNA on the provision of free FAISALABAD: The Faisal- Nazir Siyal legal aid in Sindh. This has KARACHI: Sindh govern- abad Electric Supply Com- helped to engender a com- ment has decided to abol- pany (FESCO) has issued KARACHI: Speaking at munity of responsible legal ish the age limit for COVID shutdown programme for the fourth provincial Legal aid service providers. vaccination of cops in the Thursday for necessary re- Aid Network Coordination The meeting was well-at- province with Chief Minis- pair, maintenance and ex- Meeting on 25th May 2021 tended by eminent repre- ter Murad Ali Shah terming pansion of electricity lines. – organized by UNODC sentatives from the criminal them as frontline workers. According to the pro- Country Office in collabo- justice institutions and legal The decision was taken in a gramme, power supply from ration with the Prison De- fraternity, including Qazi meeting of the Sindh cabinet D-ground feeder emanat- partment of Sindh in Kara- Nazeer Ahmad, IG Prisons headed by Chief Minister ing from 220-KV Jaranwala chi Ms. Shamim Mumtaz, Sindh, Mr. Abdul Razaq, Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday, Road grid station will re- Chairperson, Sindh Child Registrar Sindh High Court, where it was agreed that all main suspended from 7 a.m. Protection Authority and Mr. Shahid Shafiqe, Senior cops across the province to 11 a.m. while Chenab Na- MPA Sindh Assembly ap- Faculty Member Sindh Ju- will now be vaccinated on a gar feeder originating from preciated the transforma- dicial Academy, Mr. Naeem priority basis. 132-KV Chiniot grid station tive role played by the Legal Qurashi President Karachi The cabinet decided that will observe shutdown from Aid Project of UNODC. Bar Association, Mr. Arif likewise doctors and oth- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs- Among others, the provi- Dawood Vice Chairman er paramedical staff, the day (May 27). sion of speedy justice to Sind Bar Council, repre- policemen will also be ex- Similarly, electricity supply more than 500 Under Trial sentatives from Sindh Pris- empted from the age limit from Islam Nagar feeder Prisoners (UTPs) through ons Department, Sindh for COVID vaccination. emanating from 132-KV free legal aid was hailed in a court of law or access Legal Aid to the UTPs in resentative of UNODC – needy inmates in the pris- Prosecution Department, “The policemen are front- University grid station will as an exemplary initiative the legal system. Sindh prisons since 2017. Pakistan commended the ons of Sindh. Civil Society Organizations line workers and we have remain suspended from 9 in prison reforms. These Implemented by UNODC The efforts are comple- vision and cooperation by The project has also built and Legal Aid experts in to safeguard them by ad- a.m. to 11 a.m. whereas UTPs include a large pro- in 22 districts of Sindh with mented through training of the Prison Department, successful referral linkages Sindh. The stakeholders ministering COVID vaccine FIEDMC, Multan Chemi- portion of women, children, support from the Bureau of investigation officers and Government of Sindh and with civil society organi- unanimously endorsed the to them,” the chief min- cal, PABC and Kamal feed- juveniles, minorities, peo- International Narcotics and prosecutors on enhancing contribution of the Project zations, pro-bono legal aid Terms of Reference for es- ister said during the cabi- ers originating from 132- ple with disability, elders, Law Enforcement Affairs their cooperation in crim- towards strengthening the practitioners and services tablishing and sustaining net meeting. According to KV FIEDMC grid station, including poor and margin- from the US Department inal cases for free and fair foundational building blocks to uphold the rights of vul- a Free Legal Aid Service April’s statistics, as many Scarp-1 and Darul Ehsan alized groups who are una- of State, the Legal Aid Pro- delivery of speedy justice. of a free and fair legal aid nerable prisoners, devel- Provider within the Prison as 6,366 police officers and feeders emanating from ble to afford representation ject has been providing free Mr. Jeremy Milsom, Rep- service for eligible and oping a unified roadmap Department of Sindh. personnel have been affect- 132-KV Chak Jhumra grid ed by the coronavirus since station will observe load the pandemic began last shedding from 7 a.m. to 12 year in Feb, out of whom noon on May 27. $13b invested in 24 passed away from the Meanwhile, electricity sup- disease while 6,297 have re- ply from Muslim Colony, Pakistan under CPEC cuperated. It is pertinent to new Factory Area and Col- were being established un- mention here that currently, lege Road feeders originat- the NCOC has allowed vacci- ing from 132-KV Chenab Na- DNA der the CPEC which would bring more Chinese invest- nation of people aged above gar grid station, Mochiwala 30-year-old. Road, Kathoor, Painsara LAHORE: China-Pakistan ment in Pakistan and pro- Road, Dawakhari, Hamza Economic Corridor (CPEC) vide all possible facilities to Authority Chairman Lt. Gen. Board, Jhang Road and Maq- foreign investors. (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa said Literary forum bool Pur feeders emanating He said that Challenge on Tuesday that US $13 bil- from 132-KV Gojra grid sta- Group of China had set up lion had been invested in holds meeting tion will remain suspended an international standard Pakistan under CPEC while from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. while industrial unit which he was on Pak-China another US $12 billion in- happy to see and Challenge Faisalabad Road feeder orig- vestment was in the pipeline, Group would also be set- inating from 132-KV Chiniot friendship which would revolutionize ting up Challenge Fashion Industrial grid station and the country. Export Park in Pakistan in all feeders emanating from He was talking to media future which would provide DNA 66-KV Shams Textile Mill on the occasion of a visit to employment to thousands grid station will observe Challenge Textile Factory of people in Pakistan. ISLAMABAD: An online shutdown from 8 a.m. to 2 on Lahore-Multan Road with “My purpose of coming here meeting was held under p.m. on Thursday. – APP Chinese investment of US $ was just to provide all the the auspices of the Paki- Islamabad: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, Chief Minister Khyber 150 million. infrastructure for Chinese in- stan-China Literary Forum Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan and Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Khalid Khursheed call Asim Saleem Bajwa said vestment and to address the on the occasion of 70th FCCI hails on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA that more economic zones lack of facilities,” he said. anniversary of Pak-China restoration friendship. The meeting was attended by Dr. Yousuf of Pak- Khushk, Chairman Pakistan Govt trying to Academy of Letters, Munir trade trains Solid measures to be taken ahmad Badini, Mustansar make Lahore clean, Hussain Tarar, Jami Chan- FAISALABAD: Faisalabad dio, Maqsood Jafery, Abasin Chamber of Commerce & for Anti-dengue campaign Yousafzai and representa- Industry (FCCI) President green: Dr Yasmin tive of Pakistan embassy Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Health, Social Welfare, En- of Tehsil Emergency Re- district yesterday, while Ahmad Farooq. While the Javed has welcomed the Ishfaq Mughal vironment, Civil Defense, sponse Committees and the 209,730 public and health Chinese delegation con- bid aza restoration of trade trains A R Livestock, Industries, DC office should be kept in- workers have been vacci- sisted of the President of between Pakistan and Iran FAISALABAD: In order to Labor, WASA, PHA, Of- formed of the proceedings nated so far. The first dose China Writers Association LAHORE: Punjab Health after suspension of many ensure responsible imple- ficers of Punjab Police and report of the meeting. He was given to 154299 and Tie Ning, Chinese diplomat Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid days. He said that Iran is an mentation on anti-dengue other departments were directed to seek clarifica- 29,660 persons wer admin- Zhang Heqing, Zhou Xuan- on Tuesday said the Punjab important neighbor coun- campaign in the district and also present. District Co- tion from some officers who istered second dose and pu, Yuan Kang, Wu Xin and government was trying its try of Pakistan. “We must relevant measures should ordinator briefed about the were absent from the meet- 16,238 health workers were Huo Janming, Zhou Yuan. best to make the Lahore enhance bilateral trade not be delayed in this re- results of surveillance and ing. During the meeting, given fiest and the9528 On this occasion the both metropolis clean and green between the two countries gard. This was stated by performance of anti-dengue the departments also ap- wereadministered second organizations signed a mem- as per the vision of Prime through road and rail links”, Deputy Commissioner Mu- teams. prised the performance re- dose. District Health Of- orandum of understanding. Minister Imran Khan. he said and added that the hammad Ali while review- The Deputy Commissioner port regarding anti-dengue ficer Dr.Ata ul Moenum in- Chairman of Pakistan Acad- She was chairing a meeting days to see the progress. present railway track be- ing the implementation of directed that the hotspots while the PITB representa- formed that new center at emy of Letters Dr. Yousuf to review arrangements to She said the Punjab Hor- tween Pakistan and Iran anti-dengue measures in for breeding of dengue lar- tive briefed on the results of Social Scurity Hospital has Khushk said in his address keep the Punjab clean on ticulture Authority (PHA) is in shambles and both the weekly meeting of Dis- vae should be surveyed fre- surveillance activities from established and now total that the MoU between Paki- directions of Chief Minister was taking measures to countries must focus on its trict Emergency Response quently and there should be Android mobile phones. of 18 centers are function- stan Academy of letters and Sardar Usman Buzdar, held beautify the city and it must immediate repair and up Committee. CEO Health no delay in chemical treat- 10,385 health workers ing where staff are also on China Writers Association at the Chief Minister Secre- develop an integrated strat- gradation so that regular Dr. Mushtaq Sipra, District ment. He said that dengue get vaccinated duty. He said that shady on the occasion of the 70th tariat, here. egy to make the city clean. and fast freight trains can Health Officer Dr. Bilal activities should be made Corona vaccine was admin- seating arrangements, anniversary of Pak-China She reviewed roles, respon- She directed all institutions operate on it. Ahmed, District Coordina- clear and concerned depart- istered to 10,385 health drinking water, parking, toi- friendship is a memorable sibilities and measures to to notify the focal persons He said that Pakistan could tor for Infectious Diseases ments should ensure their workers at the vaccina- lets and guidance staff was event. It is very first time in keep Lahore clean. for coordination and effec- further enhance its trade Dr. Zulqarnain, Education, attendance in the meeting tion centers in Faisalabad avaiable from 8 am to 8 pm. the history of PAL and CWA The minister said the La- tive service delivery and the volume with Iran in addition that a MoU is signed. to expanding the freight hore Waste Management drains of the city should be train up to Turkey through Company (LWMC) would specially focused. safe and affordable means soon complete the hiring of “We are also working on FWMC of communication. Presi- 3,000 employees to enhance strategy to reduce pollution dent FCCI demanded that its capacity. She said that level in the city besides en- distributes Pakistan railway should also waste was being regularly hancing aesthetics of main launch a connecting trade disposed of on daily basis roads,” she said. masks and train to link Faisalabad with from key spots in the city. Addressing the meeting, Chagai so that the business “The LWMC is also work- Punjab Education Minister sanitizers community of Faisalabad ing on night operations to Murad Raas said that sweep- keep the city clean,” she in- ing operations were under- FAISALABAD: The Faisal- could also benefit from this abad Waste Management railway link. – APP formed. On average, around way for a clean Lahore and 6000 ton waste was dis- the cleanliness was being Company (FWMC) distribut- posed of from the city daily, regularly monitored. ed facemasks and sanitizers Punjab to she said. “We have planned Senator Ejaz Chaudhry said among its workers for their to make Lahore beautiful in all institutions were work- safely and protection from reopen all the next 15 days,” the minis- ing jointly to make Lahore corona virus. ter vowed. She said that all clean and the city could be In this connection, a formal medical institutions were working to cleaned only by joint efforts ceremony was held at Union make the city clean. of all stakeholders. Council No 70 People’s Col- schools from The minister appealed to The Chairman Lahore ony where MPA Chaudhry May 27 the people to place their Waste Management and the Lateef Nazar attended it as waste in LMWC containers MD PHA presented road chief guest while Chief Exec- utive Officer FWMC Kashif LAHORE: Punjab govern- instead of throwing them map to keep Lahore clean. Raza Awan, Deputy Manag- ment has Tuesday announced on roads. She said that an Commissioner Lahore Divi- er Mutayyab Virk, Assistant to open all public and private awareness campaign would sion Captain (Retd) Usman Manager Huzaifa Jaleel, Zon- medical colleges across the be launched in the provin- Younis, Secretary Local al Officer Zafar Awan and oth- province starting May 27 with cial capital. Government Noor-ul-Amin ers were also present. all Covid-19 SOPs strictly in She said that another meet- Mengal and other officials RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa presides over MPA Lateef Nazar said that place. All medical universi- ing would be called in 15 attended the meeting. Corps Commanders Conference. – DNA workers were precious asset ties, medical colleges and of the company and all pos- dental colleges falling under sible steps would be taken the rubric of the notification for their protection and safe- will now open from May 27 ly. CEO FWMC Kashif Raza according to the notification Experts suggest to ensure transition to clean energy said that company’s workers released by the Specialized oil and gas will play a critical role in being producer of the significant from IBA Sukkur, was of the opinion nazir Bhutto Shaheed University of were working on front line Healthcare department of Zubair Ahmad Pakistan’s future mix and it provides volume of oil and gas. Therefore, the that the major bottleneck currently Technology and Skill Development, to serve masses. Therefore, Punjab. Allied health sciences multiple areas for Pak-China collab- funds under CSR should be used on Pakistan is facing is the transmis- Khairpur, local manufacturing of the company was utilising all school of the province will too ISLAMABAD: Right steps should oration such as upgrade of infra- the development projects in these sion sector due to which Pakistan solar PV panels should be explored, available resources for their be opening side by side with be taken at every level to ensure structure, exploration of reserves, areas. is only able to evacuate 22,000 MW and Oil and Gas sector companies protection. medical colleges, the notifica- transition towards clean energy in and production. However, now the Dr Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive despite having a generation capacity could take lead in encouraging such AC visits vegetable tion said. Pakistan. The experts in oil and gas targets of CPEC should be aligned Director, SDPI, informed the partic- of 37,000 MW. To overcome the bar- initiatives. Each individual should market The decision has been tak- sector said this while sharing their with climate and energy targets of ipants about the renewable energy rier of grid absence, micro-grids can be aware of his carbon footprints and Assistant Commissioner City en in consideration of the views with the participants at the Pakistan. policy of the government and said be installed in rural areas. ways to reduce carbon emissions. Syed Ayub Bukhari visited ongoing pandemic situation public private dialogue ‘The role of Prof Dr Taj Muhammad Lashari, that it is very encouraging to shift Associate professor, SALU, Dr Ms Maha Kamal, Teaching Fellow, fruits and vegetables market with mandatory adherance to Oil and Gas Sector in clean energy Dean Social Sciences, Shah Abdul country towards climate friendly Naveed Sheikh, while describing the Information Technology University, Ghulam Muhammad Abad COVID sops. In the first step, transition of Pakistan-Rural Sindh,’ Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, projects. He added further that the role of Academia in Clean Energy opined that we need to move away and checked availability of the notification said, the third jointly organized by sustainable De- was of view that it should be the re- investments in renewable sources Transition, said that the curriculum from thermal based fuels to come in items. He also observed pro- year, fourth year and final year velopment Policy Institute (SDPI) sponsibility of oil and gas companies should remain a priority and trans- of academic studies should be re- line with Paris Agreement, and be cess of the auction and di- MBBS students alongside the and Shah Abdul Latif University to provide power access to people mission and distribution challenges vised to include courses on ‘Clean cognizant of the social and economic rected the market committee BDS students will be able to (SALU), Khairpur, here on Tuesday. below poverty line. Such initiative should be addressed. Moreover, he Environment’ and ‘Quality of life’. impacts of clean energy transition. staff to keep eye on supply of take classes. Separately today Senior Manager & Energy and Low would help in improving their living said, we need to incentivize the de- Dr Bilal Shams Memon, from Meh- Earlier, Dr Hina Aslam, Research fruits and vegetables so that in a similar development ear- Carbon Specialist, ICF, Mr Enrui standards besides building a sense mand side so that there is a large ran University of Engineering & Fellow, SDPI, highlighted the role of prices could not be increased. lier, Punjab government also Zhang, remarked that the employ- of security amongst them, he added. consumer base for clean energy. Technology, Khairpur, emphasized oil and gas companies in supporting He also checked security allowed elective surgeries ment opportunities and the situa- Director Planning and development, Ms Nimra Wasim, from Engro Vo- that the curriculum should also be the growth of deep decarbonization arrangements in the market and out-patient department tion of power shortage in Pakistan Mr Sajjad Hussain Talpur, highlight- pak Terminal Limited, highlighted linked to Environmental Impact As- technologies for the sector at the and directed the market com- (OPD) services to be re- has been significantly improved due ed that the living conditions of peo- that Engro is focusing on renewable sessment (EIA), CSR, and entrepre- company and industry level, adopt- mittee to ensure strict im- sumed at all public hospitals to the CPEC under Belt and Road ple in Badin and Khairpur districts substitutes and has started green ini- neurship projects. ing green business models and ini- plementation on anti-corona in the province. – DNA Initiative (BRI). He opined that the are dismally poor despite the area tiatives recently. Dr Faheem Akhtar, Dr Abdul Shakoor, representing Be- tiatives. SOPs. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEWednesday, May 26, 2021 PTA Issues Briefs MDM to 19 Companies 1701 Pakistan, African brothers professional DNA beggars stand shoulder to shoulder ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tel- ecommunication Authority arrested commitment towards Africa never (PTA) has issued Mobile RAWALPINDI: The City Zubair Ahmad has and never will falter. He also Device Manufacturing Au- Traffic Police on Tuesday outlined how despite having mod- thorizations to 19 foreign arrested as many as 1701 ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Af- est financial resources, during and local companies for the professional beggars from ghanistan, Middle East & Africa the covid pandemic, Pakistan was production of mobile devic- the city during its ongoing (CAMEA) at the Institute of Stra- able to extend support to African es (2G/3G/4G) locally. campaign. tegic Studies (ISSI) had a Web-Cel- nations. He concluded by saying Initially valid for next 10 The Incharge Anti-Beg- ebration on the occasion of Africa that while people say Africa is the years, the manufacturers ging Squad, City Traffic Day. The distinguished speakers continent of the future, in fact the may also establish their Police (CTP) informed included: , future is here now. own new brand under the that traffic police has ar- Foreign Minister of Pakistan, The Foreign Secretary said that authorization, helping in rested 1701 professional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Pakistan’s engagement with Af- promotion of ‘Manufactured beggars from various are- Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, rica is expanding due to Govern- in Pakistan’ culture. Mobile as of the city. Ambassador Ali Javed, Additional ment’s visionary leadership. He devices produced by these The City Traffic Police Foreign Secretary Africa, Minis- said going forward we remain fully manufacturers shall not (CTP) has lodged a num- try of Foreign Affairs Pakistan, committed to enhancing our diplo- only be sold in the country ber of first information Maj. General Zahid Mehmood matic presence on the African con- but can also be exported to reports (FIRs) in differ- from the Ministry of Defence tinent. He applauded CAMEA at other competitive markets and Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mirza, ca. African Union has indeed come phase one of Pakistan’s Engage still a great deal of work remains ISSI’s efforts towards developing of the region and beyond. ent police stations against a long way and represents hopes Africa Policy has been executed. such as activating, institutionalis- beggars caught from dif- President Rawalpindi Chamber of a documentary framework where The device manufacturing Commerce. and aspirations of the most prom- New missions such as the one in ing contacts with African regional proposals have been consolidated plants shall be instrumen- ferent areas, he said. ising region of the world. He called Rwanda, have been established communities, upgrading bilateral He further informed that Representatives from African and must now be implemented. tal in providing new job op- missions in Pakistan, Pakistani the African continent the econom- and more are in the process of relations through joint missions, During the opening session, Am- portunities and low priced 17 beggar children netted ic powerhouse of the future. He being set up. He said that we now working in harmony with parlia- from the city roads were missions in Africa, non-residen- bassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, handsets for the Pakistani tial African missions to Pakistan, went on to outline Pakistan’s re- look forward to implementing ments, think tanks and academia, Director General ISSI extended users. Aimed at encourag- handed over to Child Pro- lations with African nations and Phase two and three of the En- elevating bilateral political mis- tection Bureau (CPB), the academics, members of the busi- his welcome to all participants ing manufacturers to set ness community and students also said that deep ethics have always gage Africa policy. The Foreign sions through higher levels and and outlined how CAMEA at ISSI up their plants in Pakistan, police officer added. elevated Pakistan’s support to Minister stated that Pakistan aims promoting scientific, technical Chief Traffic Officer joined the web-celebration. has been helping to highlight the the Government has intro- Videos on Pak-Africa Ties and Africa. From colonialism to apart- to expand its diplomatic footprint cooperation and enhancing mari- Pakistan Government’s Engage duced a comprehensive and (CTO) Rai Mazhar Iqbal heid, Pakistan has stood shoulder across all 54 African partners. He time connectivity. He also briefed said that they had been Frontier Works Organization were Africa Policy. These events helped supportive Mobile Manufac- also played on the occasion. to shoulder with its African broth- also talked about targeted support the audience on how Pakistan has generate consolidated documents turing Policy, subsequent trying to eliminate beg- ers and has always extended its being provided by Pakistan to Afri- been at the forefront of peace- ging from the city roads During his remarks, the Foreign regarding pragmatic ideas aimed to which PTA issued Mo- Minister first extended heartiest political support towards Africa. can countries. keeping and peacebuilding mis- at improvement of economic link- bile Device Manufacturing and many professional He briefed the audience of how The Foreign Minister said that sions in Africa and said Pakistan’s beggars had been caught felicitations to the people of Afri- ages between the two sides. (MDM) Regulations in and sent behind the bars. 2021. The Chief Traffic Officer ‘Pakistan These developments made urged the citizens to way for the issuance of man- play their role in dis- playing key ufacturing authorizations, courage professional role in region a major milestone in the beggars. – APP journey towards “Digital Pa- without any kistan”. dictation’ 4,586 Satrang Art vehicles fined Zubair Ahmad Gallery to for tinted ISLAMABAD: PML-Q Pun- jab Deputy Secretary Infor- organize glasses mation Khawaja Rameez Hassan in a press release exhibition said that the credit for the Staff Report successful completion of CPEC goes to the best for- Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Islamabad eign policy. He said that the Traffic Police (ITP) has Civil Military Establishment ISLAMABAD: Satrang Art penalized some 4,586 ve- worked hard on one page and Gallery would organize an played a practical role in mak- hicles by imposing fine of exhibition titled “Left A ing the project safe and sta- over Rs 1 million for using Mark” by renowned artists ble. He said that Pak-China including Amean J, Faizan tinted glasses and non-pat- relations are a reflection of tern number plates. Naveed, Humayun Memon, socio- economic revolution, Madyha Leghari and Sana The ITP special squads Eternal friendship is a thorn took action against the vi- Durrani on Wednesday in the side of the enemy, add- (May 26). olators during the last one ing that Pakistan is an inde- week, following directions Curator Satrang Zahra Khan ISLAMABAD: Khalid Siddiqui member of National Assembly with Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan, Ahmed Rabei pendent state and is playing said Gallery is dedicated to of Senior Superintendent a key role in decisions of the at the Embassy of Palestine. The delegation expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people against the heinous support and promote arts of Police (SSP) Traffic, region without accepting any- Farrukh Rashid, said a actions of the Israeli occupation against the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. – DNA one’s dictation. and artisans, particularly news release. young contemporary artists. Inspector General of Po- The founder director Sa- lice, Islamabad (IGP) Qazi trang Gallery Asma Rashid Jameel-ur-Rehman had Arid University UBG striving to solve issues Khan would also participate constituted the squads in the exhibition. some days ago for the pur- become member of The COVID-19 pandemic pose, besides to take ac- SOPs will be mandatory for of business community the participants by wearing tion against those vendors preparing such number AAUA of SCO Inshallah, chambers and as- SM Munir, Iftikhar Ali Malik he will play an active role in masks and social distancing. plates. help improve Pakistan’s agri- DNA sociations across Pakistan And under the leadership of unity and betterment of Fed- Faizan Naveed is a Lahore The SSP Traffic appreciat- Khayam Abbasi culture to address its short- are united under the leader- Zubair Tufail, the UBG will eration of Pakistan Chambers based Visual Artist. He has ed the officers and Jawans comings and adopt modern ISLAMABAD: Together with ship of Malik Iftikhar and SM play an active role in the next of Commerce & Industry. exhibited work in Pakistan who were striving hard to RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehr Ali ways to overcome them. The UBG, we will protect the Munir. Former President of elections. He further said that The delegation includes sen- and internationally, for reduce the number of ac- Shah Arid Agriculture Uni- Vice Chancellor also showed rights of traders. Mian Akram FPCCI and former President the love and trust shown by ior vice president Fatima group and solo exhibitions, cidents in the Capital city versity Rawalpindi (PMAS- the significance of rain-fed ag- Farid Islamabad traders and of ICCI Abdul Rauf Alam ex- the business community and Azeem, former ICCI pres- including biennales and fes- through enforcement of AAUR) has officially become riculture and said that rain-fed industrialists have an impor- pressed their views on the oc- Founder Group of Islamabad idents Khalid Javed, Mian tivals. traffic laws. a member of Agricultural As- agriculture is capable enough tant role to play in the feder- casion ICCI Founder Group is is indescribable and he would Shaukat Masood, Muhammad Faizan’s art practice is filled The ITP personnel, he sociated Universities Alliance with an appreciable potential ation. Abdul Rauf Alam UBG united and Zafar Bakhtawari’s take everyone along and solve Ejaz Abbasi, Khalid Iqbal Ma- with ideas of reality in dis- said were being trained on (AAUA) of Shanghai Coopera- to cope up the increasing food stand for traders right and appointment as UBG Secre- the problems of the business lik, Ahmad Hassan Mughal, placement and coexistence high moral values so they tion Organization (SCO), part- requirement for the rising strive hard to solve the issues tary General is an honor for community without any dis- Nasir Khan, Zahid Maqbool, where they are parallel to could demonstrate gentle ner states. population of the Potohar re- of Business Community Za- traders and industrialists in crimination. Sheikh Amir Waheed, former each other in a particular attitude while interact- Alliance of Agricultural As- gion. Dr. Zaman highlighted far Bakhtawari. the federal capital. Expressing his views on senior vice president Shakeel setting of time and space. ing with motorists at the sociated Universities of SCO the special potential for grow- A delegation led by Mian Newly elected Secretary Gen- the occasion, former ICCI Munir. Khalid Chaudhry, Ka- His investigation includes roads. states was initiated during an ing vegetables, olive products, Akram Farid, former Presi- eral UBG and former Presi- President Khalid Javed said rim Aziz Malik, Ahsan Bakht- how technology culture, The behavior of citizens online meeting on Tuesday grapes, citrus, avocado and dent, Islamabad Chamber of dent ICCI Zafar Bakhtawari that the appointment of Za- awari, Muhammad Hussain, light, sound, color, and oth- on the roads reflects the which was attended by Heads flora. He also claimed that the Commerce and Industry and said on the occasion that they far Bakhtawari as Secretary Saif-ur-Rehman Khan, Babar er agencies have shaped our social norms of the soci- of Agricultural Universities of University is already focusing Chairman, Founder Group, are proud of the business General is an honor for the Chaudhry, Nisar Mirza, Hafiz vision and how it continues ety, he said while appeal- SCO member states. on use of modern agricultural called on the newly elected and industrial community founding group of the Islam- Bilal, Umar Hussain, Muham- to evolve through time. ing the motorists to abide While addressing the forum, practices, particularly in the Secretary General of Unit- of Islamabad and time has abad Chamber of Commerce mad Shakir, Shaukat Hayat, As an artist, Humayun has by traffic laws as a minor PMAS-AAUR Vice Chancel- arid region by running mega ed Business Group (UBG) proved that we are united, and Industry and inshaAllah Chaudhry Javed and others. shown his work in multiple mistake on the road might lor Prof. Dr. Qamar Zaman projects on precision agricul- and former Vice President, group shows in the country. lead to a fatal accident. highlighted issues of the arid ture, industrial biotechnolo- FPCCI, ICCI congratulat- He was shortlisted to be a “Obeying traffic rules can region of Potohar and scope gy, medicinal use of hemp, ed former President Zafar resident artist in Picture save your life and the lives of this Alliance for this region. application of drones and Bakhtawari Expressing his Berlins summer programme of others, never violate He emphasized to improve satellite based technologies views on the occasion, Mian in 2014 and was invited as a traffic laws and be respon- the bilateral ties that bind to maximize the agricultural Akram Farid said that the role participating artist in Can- sible and patriot citizens,” our brotherly countries. As productivity. of United Business Group is vas Gallery / Pioneer resi- the SSP maintained. the University is situated in He also hoped to uplift rain- very important in the elec- dency in 2019. the arid region of Potohar, fed agriculture by benefitting tion of Federation of Pakistan therefore our main focus is to from this forum. Later, the Chambers. The group was No hot words address the farming issues of Vice Chancellor thanked damaged due to sometimes Impersonator the region, he expressed. Prof. Zhang Zhengmao for technical faults. held for exchange Dr. Zaman highlighted the including PMAS-AAUR in He further said that two between weaknesses of agriculture in the Alliance and lauded the former presidents Abdul involvement Pakistan and also China’s past efforts of Director ORIC Dr. Rauf Alam and Malik Zubair members achievements in its future ag- Zahid Akram and Director Ahmad are from Islamabad in fraud riculture development. These External Linkages for making and every year he is the vice ISLAMABAD: The Spokes- collaborations, he said, can this meeting successful. president of Federal Area. man Indus River System DNA Authority (IRSA) has strongly contradicted ex- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad change of hot words be- police have arrested a per- tween the members dur- son impersonating himself ing the today’s meeting. Workshop held to assess risks in health sector as a retired government Khalid Idress Rana said servant and involved in de- the meeting was convened The aim of the Centres of Excellence Initiative is to help partner countries frauding people and loot- to review the water situa- mitigate risks and build a culture of safety, security and preparedness ing them, a police source tion in the dams. said on Tuesday. Keeping in view water sit- ious government ministries and tion plans and trainings in all 62 to strengthening prevention, gating risks linked to climate He said the suspect, identi- uation in the rivers, it was DNA the National Institute of Health. Partner Countries. mitigation and response to change, addressing chemical fied as Javed Nadeem, used decided to continue the The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation At the opening session, EU Am- Chemical and Biological risks and biological waste manage- to take money from people ISLAMABAD: A virtual work- water distribution as per Centres of Excellence Initiative bassador to Pakistan Androulla and the EU stands available to ment and preparedness and re- promising to give them jobs shop was held to ascertain risks the decisions taken in the was launched in 2010 by the Kaminara, said: support Pakistan throughout the sponse to mass gatherings and abroad. Police source said connected with handling and meeting on May 21. European Union and provides a “Cooperation is key to address- whole process.” other health threats. that he took over Rs2.1 mil- disposal of chemical and bio- He said member Sindh ob- platform for voluntary regional ing and mitigating CBRN risks. In the Central Asia region of the Promoting EU-Pakistan coop- lion from a man in return logical substances, especially in jected use of 500 cusecs cooperation on all CBRN-related These workshops offer the CoE, several countries have al- eration in science, technology for employment in Europe Pakistan’s health sector, which water by the Punjab from hazard issues. The aim of the possibility to have an open and ready completed the CBRN Na- and innovation is also a priority and then fled away. Multi- is even more crucial during the Taunsa- Panjnad Link Ca- Centres of Excellence Initiative substantial discussion on risk tional Action Plans including Uz- under the EU-Pakistan Strategic ple receipts and documents pandemic. nal. is to help partner countries mit- mitigation. The European Com- bekistan and Afghanistan, while Engagement Plan to further en- have been seized from Na- The workshop was conduct- However, Member Punjab igate risks and build a culture mission’s Joint Research Cen- others are underway. hance engagement between both deem. ed under the European Union pleaded under Article 14 of safety, security and prepar- tre has developed tools for this Pakistan has been involved in sides. This includes through He said that First Infor- Chemical, Biological, Radiolog- (b) of the Water Accord, edness. EU support is provided purpose including the Needs seven Centre of Excellence knowledge sharing, develop- mation Report (FIR) has ical and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk every province could take to implement a wide range of Assessment Questionnaire, be- projects implemented in the ment of links between research been registered and fur- Mitigations Centres of Excel- water share from any ca- CBRN Risk Mitigation activities ing discussed today, which could Central Asia region, on topics institutions and exchange of in- ther investigation was un- lence initiative. It was attended nal. – APP including needs and risk assess- contribute to a wider national including strengthening Public formation on opportunities for derway from the nabbed by representatives and from var- ments, national and regional ac- strategy. Pakistan is committed Health Laboratories for miti- research cooperation. accused. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Hindus Briefs protest India’s CDA to give 1500 cart vendors delay in probe Online of 11 dead Katchary for licenses by end of the year redressal of Staff Report complaints The chair assured that CDA will provide enabling environment and all the ISLAMABAD: The Hindu technical support in this initiative to make it a successful project community in Pakistan on Tuesday staged a protest DNA vendors through surveys searched based initiative the end of this year. outside the Indian High Zubair Ahmad with the help of Ehsas will increase the income He further urged that the Commission in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: IESCO program. The meeting was of vendors but will also banks should abandon and demanded an inquiry Spokesman said that our ISLAMABAD: Chairman further briefed that selec- help in beautification of conservative approach into the mysterious death maximum efforts are to CDA Amer Ali Ahmed tion process will be trans- the city. and look into this initia- of 11 migrants of their provide best and speedy chaired meeting with the parent and data based. The meeting was told that tive with positive intent community in the Jodhpur services to our valued representatives of PIED The chairman CDA ap- in next phase 60 cart ven- as it has the potential to city of Rajasthan last year. customers. Continuing the and Micro finance banks prised the participants dors will be included in change the lives of hun- At Diplomatic Enclave, the same line, online Katchar- at the committee room about the pilot project run this area where as PIED dreds of thousands of peo- protestors of All Pakistan ies are being conducted of Capital Development by MCI at G11 Markaz . was conducting surveys in ple across the country. Hindu Panchayat chant- regularly and successfully. Authority regarding the The chair explained the other sectors as well for The chair assured that ed slogans against Indian Chief Executive Officer financing of cart vendors. licensing mechanism and the selection of cart ven- CDA will provide enabling Prime Minister Narendra IESCO Ch. Abdul Razaq The representative of economic potential of the dors. environment and all the Modi and his Bharatia Jan- will hold online katchary PIED briefed the micro project to the participants. The chair told that under technical support in this ta Party government for on Wednesday dated 26st financing banks about the He elaborated that not this initiative 1500 cart initiative to make it a suc- their apathy towards the May 2021 at 10:30 AM to selection process of cart only this kind of re- licenses will be issued by cessful project. incident. 12: 30 PM on Telephone The members of Hindu Number 051-9253105. community raised slogans IESCO requested valued of ‘Long Live Pakistan’ and customers relates Islam- ‘In Modi’s India, even Hin- abad, Rawalpindi City, South African envoy briefed about dus are not safe’. Rawalpindi Cantt, Attock, Demanding transparent Jhelum Chakwal Circle and inquiry, they called upon surrounding areas to par- India to share all details ticipate in open katchary dynamics of Pakistan economy and investigation reports for immediate solution of with the Hindu communi- their complaints and for ty and the government of submission of their valua- Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman AIERD briefed the high commissioner; Pakistan. ble suggestions. Mthuthuzeli Madikiza admires efforts The protestors urged the United Nations to take hid Latif Khan briefed notice of the frequent in- Committees Staff Report Mthuthuzeli Madikiza cidents of extrajudicial settle 535 about economic dynam- killings in India committed ISLAMABAD: Zahid ics of Pakistan. Chairman against minorities. Latif Khan, Chairman AI- also shared his ideas to cases, ERD, hosted Mthuthuzeli strengthen bilateral eco- says IGP Madikiza, High Commis- nomic and people to peo- Police arrest sioner South Africa. Za- ple relationship. ISLAMABAD: Inspector accused on General of Police Islama- bad, Qazi Jameel-ur-Reh- charges of man on Tuesday said the reconciliation committees aerial firing has successfully resolved RAWALPINDI: Police have some 535 cases of public arrested a man on the nature with efficacy dur- charges of aerial firing, ing the on-going year. displaying weapons and In a statement issued here, uploading its videos on so- the IGP said the commit- cial media informed police tees received around 651 spokesman. applications out of which Mthuthuzeli Madikiza, ad- al relations. lateral, economic and peo- ship. An accused Zohaib resort- 535 were reached to a logi- mired the efforts and as- Excellency also shared ple to people cooperation Both agreed to work to- ed to aerial firing, display- cal conclusion. Most cases sured his full cooperation that High Commission is and also shared his ideas gether to achieve the com- ing his weapons openly were related to disputes to further enhance bilater- committed to enhance bi- to strengthen the relation- mon goals, in future. and uploading its video on like land, money transac- social media. tions and owner-tenants’ Receiving information, a problems, he added. Govt. asked to open special team under the su- The reconciliation com- President stresses for forestation pervision of SP Rawal Di- mittees were set up by Is- vision conducted raid at a lamabad police to resolve Amusement Parks place in the jurisdiction of public matters with con- to tackle climate change New Town Police Station sent of both the parties to save businesses and arrested the accused. without direct involve- tion drive to plant 10 Billion Police also recovered arms ment of police. nue is generated during these Khayam Abbasi trees in the country. He said and weapon used in crime Expressing satisfaction Shaheen Hanif days. However, the losses in- that Miyawaki forest was and a case has been regis- over the performance curred due to closure of parks ISLAMABAD: President best suited for Pakistan as its tered against him. of Committees, the IGP ISLAMABAD: Khalid Khan, during Eid days will not be re- Dr. has called for trees grew faster and dens- SP Rawal Division said said it [committees] were President, Pakistan Amuse- covered in years to come. He increasing forestation in the er which would enormously that no one would be al- remained very helpful to ment Parks Association said said that like other sectors of country so as to cope with help reduce pollution in the lowed to violate rule of law ease the burden of police. that due to the Covid-19 pan- the economy, this sector also the harmful effects of climate country. adding that those involved He hoped that it would demic, amusement parks contributes to the national change and global warming. He stated that modern in spreading fear and panic continue to perform their across the country are closed exchequer for the economic He emphasized the need for plantation techniques could among the citizens would duties with more diligence for more than a year due to development of the country enhanced tree plantation to help provide healthier envi- dealt strictly. – APP and honesty to provide which the business commu- in terms of taxes, utility bills reduce pollution and improve ronment to the residents of maximum relief to the cit- nity of this sector was now and other payments and pro- air quality in urban areas. urban centers and Miyawaki izens. facing bankruptcy. Therefore, vides jobs to thousands of The President gave these re- Syed Zaheer Mehdi gave a that his organization would forest would greatly help in IBCC launches The IGP sought unflinching he called upon the govern- people but due to the govern- marks at a briefing, given by presentation on Miyawaki plant 4000 saplings in the this regard. The President support from capital resi- ment to open all amusement ment’s inattention towards it. Senior Vice President, Sindh tree plantation technique and area of Aiwan-e-Sadr. The also called for maximizing online dents and other segments parks across the country with- This sector is facing deficit of Engro Coal Mining Company highlighted its advantages, President said that the Gov- the utilization of all available of the society to bridge gap out further delay to save this billions of rupees. (SECMC), Syed Zaheer Me- saying its growth is 10 times ernment was making serious resources and spaces in ur- assessment between force and the pub- sector from total bankruptcy. He said that amusement hdi, on Miyawaki Forest, at faster and 30 times denser efforts to enhance forest cov- ban areas to achieve a “Clean platform lic. It may be mention here He said that about 35,000 to parks come under the ser- Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. than normal trees. He said erage by undertaking planta- and Green” Pakistan. that the committees were 40,000 people are employed vice industry and coronavirus functioning at all the police in this sector but due to clo- SOPs can be easily adopted Staff Report stations across the city un- sure of amusement parks, in them with social distance der the supervision of DIG their jobs are in danger. He in the open air. It makes the Israel should end illegal Operations Afzal Ahmad ISLAMABAD: Inter Board said that despite the closure amusement parks less likely Committee of Chairmen Kausar. of amusement parks since to spread the coronavirus. He At least 431 people both occupation of Palestine land (IBCC) in collaboration with March 2020, business people said the business community other private organisations men and women having of the sector are still paying was expecting that the NCOC humanity. also not raising its voice All Islamic countries should good repute including have launched a free online salaries to their employees will lift restrictions on this Saifullah Israeli army’s atrocities on against the atrocities of Is- boycott Israeli products al- assessment platform to aid ex-government officials, besides bearing the burden of sector in its May 19thmeet- Palestinian Muslims have rael. together. Professor Hassan traders and senior citizens the students in these chal- rents and utility bills but un- ing, which was not done due ISLAMABAD: Israel should been going on for decades. There is a double standard Hamid Naqvi, Amjad Iqbal lenging times. were members of the com- fortunately the government to which all was disappointed. immediately end its illegal Israel has occupied Pales- of international organiza- Malik and others also ad- mittees. – APP The step has been taken has not provided any relief to He demanded that the gov- occupation of Palestinian tinian land illegally and un- tions and media. Israel has dressed the gathering. under the direction of Min- this sector as yet due to which ernment should immediately land Tahaffuz Foundation justly. The cries of innocent endangered the peace of The protest was attended ister for Federal Education IESCO sector is now on the verge of consult with the stakeholders Pakistan. Billion solidarity children are shaking the the whole world. The Pales- by religious scholars of all and Professional Training disaster. “If the situation con- of this sector and take practi- with Palestinian Muslims whole world and the con- tinian issue may ultimately schools of thought, who Shafqat Mehmood, said issues power tinues like this, many busi- cal steps to solve their prob- organized by Tahaffuz science of Muslims. engulf the whole world. gave vent to the popular a press release issued on nessmen will go bankrupt, lems. Moreover, all amuse- Foundation Pakistan, a pro- The United Nations, the Criminal silence reinforces sentiments of sympathy for Tuesday. suspension which will also hurt the econ- ment parks should be opened test was held in Rawalpindi European Union, human Israeli atrocities. the oppressed Palestinians IBCC, to this affect, has omy,” he said. soon with SOPs so that with against the atrocities com- rights organizations, the The Pakistani government, and of rage against me Is- signed a MoU with Learn- program Khalid Khan said that the the resumption of business mitted by Israeli security OIC and other interna- along with other Islamic rael. Members of political ing Pitch, an EdTech compa- Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha activities, the business com- forces on Al-Aqsa Mosque tional organizations have countries, should play a parties, representatives of ny that uses technology and are peak season for business munity associated with this and Palestinians. Attack on remained silent spectators concrete role in preventing traders and a large number modern practices to impart DNA of this sector and about 70 to sector could avoid further Al-Aqsa Mosque and Pales- against these atrocities. Israeli atrocities and resolv- of people also attended the quality education and pro- 75 percent of the annual reve- losses. tinians is an attack on all The international media is ing the Palestinian issue. protest. fessional training. ISLAMABAD: Islamabad The MoU has been signed Electric Supply Company between Secretary IBCC (IESCO)’s spokesman, Sys- Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah and tem Maintenance/Develop- Syed Wajahat, CEO Learn- ment Work is in process. ing Pitch. Therefore power supply of RCCI gives warm farewell to Malaysian envoy The platform contains more below mentioned feeders/ than thirteen thousand areas will be temporary The Business community, especially the Rawalpindi Chamber, had close and deep ties practice questions encom- suspended as per given with Malaysian High Commission. He said that the High Commission would continue to passing all the BISEs across schedule: Pakistan, which will help On 26th May, From extend full cooperation and assistance to the RCCI students to prepare for their 05:00 AM to 11:00 AM, board exams in a safe and Scheme-1, Burma, Tramri, healthy environment. ISI, Bahria, Al Noor Colo- The platform aims to revolu- ny, Waheedabad, Chhatta tionize the educational prac- Bakhtawar, Comstick, CM tices in Pakistan and pro- Pak, Khanna East, Rahara, mote a culture of learning Azad Shaheed, Ghauri Gar- and educational equality, den , Khanna-2, Sohdran through the power of con- Road, Lehtar Road Feed- nectivity and information ers, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 technology, it added. p.m., Mong City, Kanchri, Students from grade 9th to Patan Sher Khan Feeders, 12th will benefit from this From 09:00 AM to 2:00 platform and can access it PM., Fatehpur, Kohar, Kot by visiting ibcc.myinteracad- Dhamik, Sandal, Sohawa emy.com. City Feeders, From 08:00 sition of Malaysia and Pakistan cially the Rawalpindi Chamber, on the occasion. ad was the chief guest of the The secretary of IBCC AM to 01:00 PM. Al-Ri- Shujaat Hamza on Palestine is clear. Malaysia had close and deep ties with Ma - RCCI President Nasir Mirza ceremony. Group Leader Sohail stressed the importance of zwan Mill, Al-Qadir Mill, strongly condemns Israeli atroc- laysian High Commission. He said that the Chamber values Altaf said that due to the active this platform by stating it Chakral, Sarkal, Mureed RAWALPINDI: The High Com- ities on Palestine. In a farewell said that the High Commission the services of Akram Bin Mu- role of the Malaysian High Com- as a step in the direction of Feeders and surrounding missioner of Malaysia Ikram bin meeting with Chamber Presi- would continue to extend full co- hammad as High Commissioner. mission, relations between the educational excellence in areas will be remain with- Muhammad Ibrahim, has said dent Mohammad Nasir Mirza, operation and assistance to the With his personal interest and two countries have been further Pakistan. out power. IESCO man- that Malaysia has deep trade Group Leader Sohail Altaf and RCCI. Former Presidents Raja full cooperation, the Rawalpin- strengthened. Relationships be- “I am very optimistic about agement apologizes to its and diplomatic relations with Pa- senior officials during his visit Amer Iqbal, Zahid Latif Khan, di Chamber successfully held tween the business communities the future of education in esteemed customers for kistan. Pakistan has great strate- to Rawalpindi Chamber of Com- Malik Shahid Saleem, Senior the Achievement Awards and have grown. You will continue to Pakistan and this platform the power outage. If the gic importance and Malaysia has merce and Industry (RCCI), the Vice President Osman Ashraf, Business Opportunities Con- act as an ambassador wherever is another step in the di- work is completed ahead of invested in Pakistan in different Malaysian High Commissioner Vice President Shahraiz A Ma- ference in Malaysia in 2019. It you go. rection of educational ex- time, the power supply can sectors. said that his stay in Pakistan has lik, Chairman Regional Commit- was a great honor and pride for The Rawalpindi Chamber pays cellence in Pakistan” said be restored even before the Malaysia focuses on its trade been wonderful. tee Khurshid Barlas and execu- RCCI that then Malaysian Prime tribute to the services of the Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, scheduled time. relations with Pakistan. The po- The Business community, espe- tive members were also present Minister Dr. Mahathir Moham- High Commissioner, he added. Secretary IBCC. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily E-Voting machines Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The vaccine game Deputy Editor: Abid Raza HILE the government is looking forward to intro- HERE is at present a huge amount of confusion over ducing E-Voting Machines (EVMs), members of ABC CERTIFIED which vaccines could allow travellers to visit other the opposition continue to voice their concerns countries without going through a quarantined peri- W Vol: 02 Issue: 20 T regarding the new technology in mainstream media outlets. od or other measures that are at present restricting inter- Being engrossed in this heated debate is taking away focus Email: [email protected] national travel. This, of course puts people like those in Pa- from the main issue; tackling electoral reforms and imple- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 kistan at a huge disadvantage. The vaccines on the list are menting policies that make the election process transpar- Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad not currently available widely in the country, though the ent and free from the perfunctory allegations. AstraZeneca vaccine is now being delivered at government The government already installed the first prototype at the centres. The EMA or the European Medical Association, Parliament House to showcase its utility and efficacy, but which governs the use of vaccines in the European bloc these qualities were put into question by the opposition. also accepts the same for vaccines. Their declarations of the possibility of result manipulation, The PMA then makes a very valid point by asking WHO to exorbitant installation costs, lack of technical expertise, in- step in and help determine which vaccines are acceptable consistent electrical supply and unreliable internet services for international travel. There is still a great deal to be deter- have already been identified. mined about these rules, with countries such as the US as However, when electoral reform is already an issue where yet not demanding any vaccination record for entry, but in- agreement is hard to achieve, such blatant disapproval only stead focusing on quarantines and negative PCRs. This could sours the environment of change. It is vital that alterations change very quickly. In fact, regulations are changing day by day. However, for countries which have access mainly to Chi- in electoral policies and processes are discussed at the right nese-manufactured vaccines, there needs to be some clar- forum and not just through the media. Only then will inno- ity and some understanding that many poorer nations are vative solutions come forward since the entire issue will be not able to afford the more expensive RNA vaccines such as discussed rather comprehensively and will take into account Pfizer and Moderna, and while AstraZeneca has been widely the stance of all relevant political entities. distributed around the world, supplies are now slowing down It is much easier to reject ideas, especially when they because it is manufactured in India and is not sufficient to aren’t a product of your own creation but proposing ave - supply both India itself and the world. nues for change is much harder. What we need right now One of these problems is highlighted by the situation in Tai- are solutions instead of endless berating. If the opposi - wan, a country which has been able to inoculate only one tion has concerns, why are they not being voiced and de - percent of its population. There is now a demand in Taiwan bated in parliament? that Chinese vaccines be brought into the country so that the Considering the commitment that the government has growing Covid cases can be controlled. However, all kinds of shown in incorporating the EVMs into the electoral system, political factors are affecting this. The PMA has sought help there is little doubt that the promise of electoral reform is from the WHO in ensuring Pakistanis are able to travel for being taken seriously. Thus, the opposition should contem- business, work, education, or for pleasure. If Chinese and plate taking the offer extended by the government to argue Russian vaccines are not accepted, this will become increas- about solutions on a principle basis from here on out. ingly hard for travellers from the country. An earthy solution to heavenly Jerusalem HE guns may have fallen silent, but gateway’ to heaven, are echoed by Arab poet ber 1967, notably the inadmissibility of the Mohammed Almezel the powder keg sitting among us Nizar Qabbani, who writes in his famous acquisition of territory by force and is there - T could explode yet again. Yes. As long poem, Al Quds: “O Jerusalem, the city that fore not under Israeli sovereignty” stressing as the root cause of the Palestinian question spews prophets. Oh Jerusalem, the shortest that “the Fourth Geneva Convention is fully In his book, Once Upon remains unresolved, bloodshed seems to be path between earth and heaven.” applicable to East Jerusalem, as it is to oth - a Country, Palestinian this region’s destiny, its reoccurring tragedy. So which Jerusalem we are talking about here? er territories under occupation.” Since June And it is mostly about Al Quds or Jerusalem, Is it the city in which hundreds of thousands of 4, 1967, when Israel occupied East Jerusa- academic, politician and the holy city claimed by the three ‘heavenly’ Palestinians live and work? Or is it the gateway lem, it tried to expand the city limits and add prominent Jerusalemite religions, and the cause of wars, crusades, and to heaven, the imaginary one that lured count- more lands, mostly from the western areas, Sari Nusseibeh, writes: misery for thousands of years. less of invaders, conquerors and heroes? to ensure a Jewish majority. So, what is in a city that evokes such strong What complicates the conflict is that even It also surrounded the holy city with more “The Jerusalem I was emotions and makes men so willing to slaugh- today’s politician think of Jerusalem as “the than a dozen Jewish settlements to separate raised to love was the ter fellow men? The real Jerusalem, by the way, house of the one God, the capital of two peo- it from the rest of the West Bank. All these is a mere one square kilometre. That makes it ples, the temple of three religions and she is measures, regularly condemned by the inter- terrestrial gateway to the most expensive piece of land of all time as the only city to exist twice—in heaven and on national community, failed to change the sta- the divine world where it has been paid again and again with precious earth,” as British author, Simon Sebag Monte- tus quo of the city. The Israelis today have a blood of perhaps millions of people over the fiore, the son of a known Zionist family, writes historic opportunity to be part of this region, a Jewish, Christian and course of history. in his book, Jerusalem, The Biography. constructive player in the Middle East. Several Muslim prophets, men In the summer of 2000, we reached the closest Jerusalem is thus the essence of the Middle Arab countries have signed peace accords with of vision and a sense of as it gets to finally resolving the Arab- Israeli East conflict. The latest war between Israel Israel in the hope that these deals will prompt conflict. The Camp David talks, between the and the Palestinian was sparked by the occupa- the Israelis to commit to peace, in which a free humanity, met – if only late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and then tion’s plan to evict 28 Palestinian families from independent Palestinian state exists with East in the imagination.” His Israeli pime minister Ehud Barak, headed by their homes in the holy city and give the land Jerusalem as its capital. US president Bill Clinton, were going, we were to an association of Jewish settlers. For the Ar- Clinging to an imaginary idea of Jerusalem- words, ‘the terrestrial told, according to plaMost issues of the final abs and Muslims, Jerusalem is the first Qibla ‘one square kilometre of heaven on earth’- will gateway’ to heaven, are status were ironed out. Then came up the and houses the third holiest shrine in Islam. In only prolong the conflict and lead to more echoed by Arab poet Nizar question of Jerusalem. Israel was supposed to 2000, Arafat reportedly told Clinton that if he bloodshed. It is time that all give up this idea relinquish control it had seized in the 1967 war were to accept the Camp David offer, he would and realise it is an occupied land, but at the Qabbani, who writes in his over East Jerusalem. But at the last minute, not live long to implement it — he would have same time a place where followers of different famous poem, Al Quds: Barak reneged on this commitment. The talks been considered a traitor by Arabs. religions coexist. collapsed and Arafat walked away. I, like many Therefore, Jerusalem must be looked at in Leave the past in the history books and off the “O Jerusalem, the city of those who followed the conflict closely over the political context. We all need to disengage negotiating table. The Palestinian question is that spews prophets. Oh the past few decades, think that all issues of from the historically emotional narrative and not about history; it is a struggle for freedom the Arab- Israeli struggle are bridgeable. Ara- address its question in today’s instrument. In and independence. Jerusalem, the shortest fat-Barak in 2000, Arafat- Isaac Rabin in 1994- its most update resolution on the status of Jeru- In his book, Sari Nusseibeh sums up the con - path between earth 1995, were almost there. The status of Jerusa- salem, the United Nations — both the General flict: “One day the Israelis may realise that and heaven.” So which lem, however, will always stand in the way. Assembly and the Security Council — affirmed the reason for the never-ending turmoil dis- In his book, Once Upon a Country, Palestin - in 1997 that “the decision of Israel to impose rupting their lives has nothing to do with our Jerusalem we are talking ian academic, politician and prominent Jeru- its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the opposition to the Jewish state but is rooted about here? Is it the city salemite Sari Nusseibeh, writes: “The Jeru- Holy City of Jerusalem is illegal and therefore in the more mundane fact that human be - salem I was raised to love was the terrestrial null and void and has no validity whatsoever.” ings are not constituted to accept injustice.” in which hundreds of gateway to the divine world where Jewish, In the same year, the European Union, une - As long as the root cause of the Palestini - thousands of Palestinians Christian and Muslim prophets, men of vi- quivocally declared that “East Jerusalem is an Question remains unresolved, bloodshed live and work? sion and a sense of humanity, met – if only in subject to the principles set out in Security seems to be this region’s destiny. the imagination.” His words, ‘the terrestrial Council resolution 242 (1967) of 22 Novem- – Courtesy: Gulf News Japan: A land of technology and traditions NOWN for its success in fields such as qual- country, the famous ones being in Tokyo, the capi - Prof. Dr Nusrat Majid ity, industry, art and education, JAPAN also tal, its colorful, and welcoming and is ranked as the K attracts attention with its traditional values. safest city in the world. Japan is an archipelagic state consisting of 6852 Located right outside Tokyo is the Majestic Moun- islands and is known for its cities such as TOKYO, tain, the famous MOUNT FUJI. It is unusually sym- OSAKA and KYOTO, located in a geographical loca- metrical snow-capped tion that deserves to be an attraction centre with its The cone is a well known symbol of Japan and is fre- gardens reflecting the huge respect for nature with quently depicted as authentic artworks. It is a famous traditional clothes and cuisine. place where many festivals are steeped in tradition Today it comes to the forefront in many areas es - and offer visitors a glimpse of Japanese culture that pecially science and technology and it also stands you won’t find in the average museums. out regarding its urbanization patterns despite the What makes these festivals special in Japan is the fact volcanic texture of its land, but still holds its rich that many of these are perfectly preserved customs culture and tradition. that have been passed down through the generations. Japanese cultural distinctiveness and the manner in Even the holidays are traditional, like Golden Week, which it developed are instinctive to understand how from 29th April to 5th May is a collection of four na- Japan came to be the first non western country to tional holidays with 7 days in combination with well Japanese cultural attain great power status. The arts are an important placed weekends. part of Japanese life. Traditional arts and crafts such On 5th May they celebrate THE BOY’S Day for the distinctiveness and as tea-ceremony, flower arrangement and dance that health and happiness of male children in the family it the manner in which it express Japan’s cultural heritage are greatly valued is known as TANGO NO SEKKU. It is celebrated for and designated as living national treasures. Most of over a millennium. developed are instinctive these colorful festivals take place mostly from spring Originally it was celebrated in the houses of war - to understand how Japan to autumn. Spring starts from March to late May and riors. It celebrated boys’ courage and strength. is the time of HANNAMI, which means cherry blos- Eventually the day became important to all came to be the first non som viewing. Everyone rushes to gardens and parks households in Japan with boys. to enjoy this unique national beauty. Large carp windsocks called KOINBORI are displayed western country to attain According to Japanese belief, heroic warriors that outside houses of families with boys. The largest great power status. The commit suicide to protect their country, reincarnate windsock is for the eldest son of the house. The carp as the cherry blossom trees bloom. is considered strong and determined. They are able arts are an important part These festivals are celebrated in all parts of the to swim upstream against the flow of water. This is of Japanese life. Traditional the day to celebrate their son’s strength and charac- ter. Traditional food eaten on this day is KASHIWA Platforms covered with a red carpet-material are used arts and crafts such as MOCHI (rice-cake steamed with sweet beans and to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the wrapped in oak leaf). Emperor, Empress’ attendants and musicians in tra- tea-ceremony, flower Another type is the rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. ditional court dress. As with all holidays, special foods arrangement and dance that To celebrate the female children, the festival called and seasonal delicacies are also meticulously pre- HINNA MATSURI (doll’s festival) is observed on the pared and eaten during HINA MATSURI. The treats express Japan’s cultural 3rd of March. They pray for the health, happiness and are beautiful and meaningful foods like, tri coloured successful life of the female children of the family. It rice-cake, coloured rice crackers, a trio of white fish heritage are greatly valued is also known as MOMO NO SEKKU (peach festival). tempura coated in pink, green and yellow popped rice and designated as living Families display ceramic dolls dressed in ornate deco- and are topped with white foam reminiscent of snow. rative robes of imperial court. It is a religious holiday So these are the most famous festivals besides cherry national treasures in Japan each year. blossoms viewing in spring, the HANNAMI. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Senate Briefs Tayyip Erdogan warns against slams Pakistan to Israeli... From Page 01 miss Asian Minister for Foreign Affairs rising Islamophobia in West Shah Mahmood Qureshi stressed the need for con- Boxing C’ship tinuous efforts to awaken “Instead of discussing the dimensions of the Western threat, those who fall under the the world conscience, both Sports Desk on humanitarian and ideo- influence of racist and discriminatory trends take the easy way out,” he underlined logical grounds, for resolv- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will sympathizers with violent tendencies expand efforts against Islamophobia need to be con- 871 attacks targeted the Muslim community ing the Palestine issue on not be able to participate in permanent basis. the upcoming Asian Boxing Foreign Desk their support. Erdogan said that those who ducted by joint mechanisms to ensure peace in Germany, while the 2020 data has not been once targeted the Jewish community now and security for all. Turkish officials, including announced yet. Every other day throughout the He was winding up debate Championship due to travel in the Senate on a motion restrictions in Dubai. Accord- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday have turned Muslims into the main target. Erdogan, have frequently urged European de- course of 2019, a mosque, an Islamic institution warned against the rise of Islamophobia and “We clearly know that this new racism cision-makers and politicians to take a stance or a religious representative in Germany was regarding systematic Israe- ing to the Pakistan Boxing li assault on the Palestini- Federation (PBF), seven men anti-Muslim sentiment in Western countries against Muslims is actually a hostility against against racism and other types of discrimina- targeted in anti-Muslim attacks. More than 90% as he said states are now openly embracing Islam despite the efforts by Western socie- tion that have threatened the lives of millions of these were attributed to politically motivated an worshippers at Al-Aqsa and two women boxers were Mosque and Gaza during the all set to feature in the Asian far-right and Islamophobic political move- ties to soften it by calling ‘Islamophobia,’” of people living within the bloc’s borders. crimes by the far-right. Germany is home to 81 ments and anti-Muslim policies. Speaking at he said. “The U.S. administration’s strategy Turkey will prepare annual reports on acts million people and the second-largest Muslim holy month of Ramazan, and event, scheduled from May 24 the apartheid state’s terror- to 31, but travel restrictions on the First International Media and Islamopho- to demonize Muslims post-9/11 has served of Islamophobia and racism in other coun- population in Western Europe after France. bia Symposium in the capital Ankara, Erdogan as a means to further trigger anti-Muslim tries, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoglu Of the country’s nearly 4.7 million Muslims, at ism and mass murder in Pal- Pakistanis will cost them this estine, as well as the ongoing extravaganza. stated that Islamophobia has become a seri- sentiment that already existed in the cultur- said earlier this year. Erdogan last month least 3 million are of Turkish descent. ous concern as Western states fail to take ac- al structure of many Western societies,” he once again reiterated that Islamopho- Islamophobia is being disguised as secular- violent and illegal occupation In the men’s category, Mo- of Palestinian lands in the hammad Saeed, Mohibullah, tion against it. “Islamophobia and anti-Muslim also underlined. Erdogan continued by bia has turned into one of the ism in France, a French opposition leader sentiment have been spreading like cancer urging all countries and societies to instruments used by Western had said in criticism of the Emmanuel Ma- world’s worst example of set- SulemanBaloch, Amir Khan, tler colonialism. SaifullahMannan, Moham- cells in many parts of the globe, primarily in join forces and establish a strong politicians to cover up their cron-led government, which has recently the West,” the president said, adding that far- communication network against failures. The rising trend of come under fire for policies against French These steps must include mad Ajmal, Sanaullah were lifting of the blockade in lined up to represent Paki- right groups once considered radical and mar- the rising threat. Islamophobia, racism and xen- Muslims and just passed an anti-hijab bill. ginal have now become mainstream political “Efforts to prevent Islamophobia, ophobia have been disturbing Under the pretext of the “Islamization” of Gaza, sending shipments of stan whereas RakshaGhaf- humanitarian supplies to the far, RukhsanaParveen were movements in western countries. which play an important role in the Turkish community living the countries they live in, racist terrorists “Instead of discussing the dimensions of the peace and security of the whole in Western countries, particu- switched from attacks on mosques to mass people of Gaza, urge cessa- the female contestants. tion of Israeli aggression, “We got special permission Western threat, those who fall under the in- of humanity, should be carried out larly in Europe. killings. Anders Behring Breivik, who slaugh- fluence of racist and discriminatory trends through common sense mechanisms Germany, for instance, has been tered 77 people in July 2011 in Norway, is sending independent observ- from the UAE government er teams to Gaza, contrib- for participation but due take the easy way out,” he underlined. that should be set up.” “We need to recording Islamophobic crimes viewed as an inspiration for more attacks that Racist attacks targeting Muslims or immi- mobilize all politicians, intellectu- separately since 2017. In followed. Four years later, Anton LundinPet- uting to the reconstruction to limited flight operations and rebuilding of Gaza, and we can’t go there in time,” grants increasingly make the headlines as als and media workers with 2018, there were 910 tersson, harboring similar views as Breivik, white supremacists become more efficient in a conscience and incidents, includ- killed four students with immigrant back- initiating war crimes trials informed the General Secre- against Israeli occupation tary of PBF, Nasir Tang. an age where their ideals, or at least parts of our own reli- ing 48 attacks grounds in Sweden. In 2016, 10 people were them, are going mainstream. There is no sin- gious officials on mosques killed in Germany’s Munich in another racist army for their crimes in gle large group orchestrating these attacks against the alone, a little act of terrorism. On Feb. 19, 2020, in the Ger- Gaza and Jerusalem. SCO Secy against Muslims and immigrants. Rather, in- threat of Is- lower than man town Hanau, Tobias Rathjen, a terrorist The House made it clear that dividual attacks lead to more copycat attacks. lamophobia,” in 2017 with harboring racist views, gunned down nine Palestine is facing nothing General The tolerant political climate under the pre- Erdogan said. 1,095 crimes. people of immigrant backgrounds, including less than genocide, massa- text of freedom of speech has helped far-right He noted that In 2019, some five Turkish nationals, before killing himself. cre and ethnic cleansing. lauds Pak... Israel is an apartheid state and guilty of war crimes and From Page 01 settler colonialism. Only a economic development of AUL to open Urdu two-state solution is accept- the region, especially during More COVID-19 Sinovac able with total withdrawal of the pandemic. She stated Israel from all occupied Arab that collective efforts are re- Language center territories, including Jerusa- quired to deal with the rising ’s Baku State University lem and the establishment challenges and Pakistan will vaccines arrive in Indonesia of an independent homeland continue to play its regional has already a department of for Palestinians with Al-Quds role to maintain peace and Indonesia has so far received a total of 83.9 million doses Al-Sharif as its capital. stability in the region. Urdu language, and Azerbaijan The Senate warned against Maj. Gen. Syed Khalid University of Languages’ center of Covid-19 vaccine, both in bulk and ready-to-use the dangerous repercussions Amir Jaffery, (Retd), Pres- JAKARTA: Another batch of the COV- Gorontalo, Maluku, North Maluku and of Israel’s unrestrained and ident, Centre for Global & will become the first cultural ID-19 vaccine in bulk produced by Chi- West Sulawesi provinces," said Coordi- barbaric aggression against Strategic Studies, Pakistan center of Pakistanin Azerbaijan nese pharmaceutical company Sinovac nating Minister for Economic Affairs Palestinian civilians as well chaired the second session arrived at Indonesia's SoekarnoHatta AirlanggaHartarto. as complete disregard for the on “SCO and the Geopoli- BAKU: A center of Urdu language & Pakistani culture will Airport Tuesday morning, a senior In- Hartarto pointed out that the new dai- sanctity of Al-Aqsa mosque. tics of Eurasia: Prospects be soon opened at the Azerbaijan University of Languag- donesian official said. ly cases of COVID-19 infections this It deplored the obfuscation of of Security Cooperation be- es (AUL), tweeted Ali Alizada, Ambassador of Azerbaijan "Today we witnessed the arrival of 8 week increased to 5,000 per day, com- facts and politicization of the tween SCO Members”. The to Pakistan. Azerbaijan University of Languages (AUL) is million bulk doses of the COVID-19 pared to those of last week of 3,800. situation by a few quarters, session included speakers one of the country’s leading institutions in the education Sinovac vaccine," said Coordinating Meanwhile, the government is antici- creating false equivalence from Kazakhstan, China, of linguists, journalism, regional studies and international Minister for the Economy Airlangga pating a spike in COVID-19 cases after between the Palestinian vic- Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajik- relations experts. AUL offers advanced language and spe- Hartarto, adding it means that Indone- the Eid al-Fitr homecoming season, tims and Israeli aggressors to istan, Uzbekistan and India. cialist focused education and research programmes with sia has so far received a total of 83.9 which was estimated to last for the justify Israel’s attack against Maj. Gen. Syed Khalid Amir bachelors, masters and PHD degree courses. It was the million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, next four to five weeks. Palestinian civilians. Jaffery, (Retd), President, first university in Azerbaijan to provide education in Euro- both in bulk and ready-to-use. "Currently, the number of COVID-19 Centre for Global & Stra- pean and some modern Oriental languages. Besides Sinovac vaccines, Indonesia for their employees for free. cases starts to rise, but the rate is still tegic Studies, Pakistan also The University has special projects and programs on also received vaccines produced by Indonesia, with a population of nearly slow," said Hartarto. Cabinet addressed the forum in the teaching languages and training specialist through mode- British company AstraZeneca and 271.35 million people, is targeting the The surge in the number of COVID-19 second session and shared ling of the best practices and latest techniques in training vaccines produced by the Chinese inoculation of 181.5 million people to cases was found in 10 provinces, name- committee his views on the topic. delivery. Azerbaijan’s Baku State University has already a pharmaceutical company Sinopharm, create herd immunity. ly Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau Islands, He stated that SCO rep- department of Urdu language, and Azerbaijan University according to the official. Indonesia extends Covid-19 Jakarta, West Nusa Tenggara, North to review... resents hybrid model of of Languages’ center will become the first cultural center Specifically, the Sinopharm vaccine is restrictions Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, Goronta- regional organization as it of Pakistanin Azerbaijan. Embassy of Pakistan is currently From Page 01 used for vaccination programs with a The Indonesian government has ex- lo, Maluku and North Maluku. The minister said that there cooperates in the field of agri- working to renovate Pakistan Cultural Center in Azerbai- mutual cooperation scheme locally tended the micro-scale COVID-19 So far, 24.81 million doses of the culture, information and tech- jan University of Languages. Once ready, there will be a is a process of unbanning called "gotongroyong" initiated by the restrictions from May 31 to June 14, COVID-19 vaccines have been ad - any organization and the nology, health, environment, formal inauguration of the Center, Tweeted Pakistani Am- Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and expand the measure to four more ministered in Indonesia, including climate, economy and secu- bassador to Azerbaijan Bilal Hayee. He also request for cabinet has approved the and Industry, where companies or in- provinces, an official said on Monday. 9.89 million doses for the second establishment of an Interi- rity. He mentioned that the Prayers and good wishes for this project. – DNA stitutions provide COVID-19 vaccines "The restrictions are also applied to vaccination. – APP COVID 19 situation has nega- or Ministry committee to tively impacted the economic review the ban on the TLP. development of many SCO Cabinet has given approval states. Furthermore, in order Conservative Party to a special CPEC Business to ensure smooth economic visa to facilitate the Chinese cooperation, trade should be investment in the country. carried out with transparence has Islamophobia Minister for Information and without any discrimina- and Broadcasting Chaud- tion. He emphasized that hary Fawad Hussain said economic plans cannot be ‘problem’: Report this will enable the Chinese implemented smoothly until in response to criticism investors to get their visas within 48 hours and get the the security is ensured in the Monitoring Desk of its handling of discrim - region. He viewed stability in ination and complaints. security clearance in 30 day. Afghanistan to be of utmost LONDON: Islamophobia “Judging by the extent of Fawad Chaudhry said, “We importance, especially with “remains a problem” with- complaints and findings of want action against the regards to the illegal trade in the United Kingdom’s misconduct by the party it- social media team of Elec- and cultivation of poppy after ruling Conservative Party self that relate to anti-Mus- tion Commission (ECP) the US withdrawal. He men- despite its claim to have a lim words and conduct, and we expect the ECP tioned that SCO holds unique “zero-tolerance” approach anti-Muslim sentiment re- Commissioner to take ac- position to help in the devel- towards discrimination, mains a problem within the tion who was responsible opment; it sets an example of according to an independ- party,” Singh wrote in his for that tweet and explain how intrastate relations can ent report. Tuesday’s 51-page report. the position.” The minister be maintained and improved study by Professor Swaran “This is damaging to the said, “The federal cabinet between the states. Singh, who has served as party, and alienates a signif- expressed their concern a commissioner for the icant section of society.” on the ECP tweet. Babar UK’s Equality and Human Singh said the Conserva- Awan briefed the cabinet on Army Rights Commission, found tives have not been active the electoral reforms.” The concerned... that most discrimination enough in challenging dis- federal cabinet meeting also within the party relates to crimination, adding that its approved two years visas for From Page 01 anti-Muslim racism. complaints procedure need- Chinese investors. While reviewing recent de- The party received reports ed to be overhauled. velopments in the Afghan of 727 incidents of discrim- The party’s sanctions sys- UK’s ruling peace process and its atten- ination from the beginning tem for those who breached dant effects on the security of 2015 to the end of 2020, the rules was unclear, he party... situation especially along the two-thirds of which alleged said. However, he also Pak-Afghan border, the forum Islamophobia. claimed that there was “no From Page 01 reaffirmed Pakistan’s support The study was commis- evidence” that complaints In the 2018 article written for regional peace and stabili- KABUL: Pakistan ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan called on Syed Ishaq Gilani sioned by the party, of Islamophobia were treat- in the Daily Telegraph news- ty. Taking serious note of the the leading Afghan politician and head of National Solidarity Movement. We had frank which is led by Prime ed differently from other paper, Johnson described recent cross-border firing in- discussions for promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. – DNA Minister Boris Johnson, forms of discrimination. Muslim women who wear cidents from Afghanistan and the burqa as looking like regrouping of terrorist leader- “letterboxes” and “bank ship/outfits across the border, robbers.” He was cleared of the forum expressed the hope breaking the party’s code of that Afghanistan’s soil will not conduct by a separate inde- be used against Pakistan. pendent panel. In light of the emerging re- Iran approves 7 for presidential vote Johnson told Singh’s probe gional security situation, he was “sorry for any of- Pakistan has taken effective Former two-term President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was also, as expected by many, disqualified. fense taken” and added he border control/ management While signing up, he said he would boycott the elections if he was prevented from running would not use “some of the measures, the same is ex- offending language from my pected from Afghanistan to Mohsen Mehralizadeh; central candidates who could have a re- His government had protested the said he will not run shortly after past writings” now that he deny any space to the spoil- Foreign Desk bank governor AbdolnasserHem- mote chance of challenging Raisi “removal” of these candidates ear- a leaked confidential audiotape of was prime minister. The re- ers of the peace, the forum mati; and lawmaker AlirezaZakani in an election expected to have lier this month since the Guardian him candidly discussing internal port also considered accusa- reiterated. The forum also TEHRAN: Seven candidates have received a green light from the low voter turnout amid public dis- Council had abruptly made a proc- power struggles drew the public tions made by the campaign especially reviewed the sit- been allowed to run in Iran’s pres- council. Among the 585 other illusionment. Several candidates lamation, which some viewed as ire of the supreme leader. of 2016 Conservative mayor- uation in the newly-merged idential elections on June 18, and hopefuls who were disqualified by have already resigned in favour of illegal, changing election laws. Asked by state television on Tues- al candidate Zac Goldsmith districts of Khyber Pakh- none of them is a prominent re- the council were supreme leader Raisi and more are expected to fol- The council had declared that it day whether all political orien- claiming his Muslim Labour tunkhwa and Balochistan and formist or pragmatist. The interi- adviser and former parliament low suit before election day. would only consider candidates tations enjoy representation in rival Sadiq Khan associated stressed upon the fast-paced or ministry on Tuesday announced speaker Ali Larijani – a pragma- Raisi released a short video say- aged between 40 and 75, who have the elections, with extremists. socio-economic development the list handed to it the night be- tist conservative who has veered ing since he heard about the final no criminal record – including po- spokesman Abbas Ali Kadkhodaei Goldsmith told the inves- of these areas to capitalize fore by the Guardian Council, a more to the centre in recent years list, which was leaked by hardline litical dissent – and are able to said “there is no necessity for the tigation the accusations on the hard-earned peace to 12-member constitutional vetting – and current reformist First Vice news website Fars on Monday prove at least four years of senior council to make decisions based on showed “poor judgment in bring enduring stability. body overseen by Supreme Lead- President EshaqJahangiri. night, he has been trying to lobby executive leadership experience. political groups or factions” since the way his campaign was The COAS appreciated the er Ayatollah that is Former two-term President high-level officials to qualify other That proclamation had automat- it only considers the constitution. conducted” and he denied formations for all-out support tasked with evaluating potential Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was also, candidates in order to make the ically disqualified prominent re- Disqualified applicants are not al- “harboring anti-Muslim to the civil administration candidates’ qualifications. as expected by many, disqualified. election more “competitive”. formist MostafaTajzadeh, who was lowed to appeal the council’s deci- sentiments or using such amidst the ongoing third Incumbent judiciary chief Ebra- While signing up, he said he would Unconfirmed reports on Tuesday jailed for seven years following the sion. Approved candidates can now sentiments for political ad- wave of COVID-19 that has himRaisi; secretary of the Expe- boycott the elections if he was pre- also said outgoing moderate Presi- 2009 Green Movement which dis- start campaigning until June 16, vantage.” Singh said he be- contributed in bringing signif- diency Council Mohsen Rezaei; vented from running. dent sent a letter puted Ahmadinejad’s reelection, two days before the election, allow- lieved the report was “going icant reduction in the spread former nuclear negotiator Saeed Tuesday’s results only solidify con- to the supreme leader asking him and current ICT minister Moham- ing for a one-day period when cam- to be very uncomfortable of the pandemic and con- Jalili; deputy parliament speak- servative Raisi’s position as by far to allow reformist and moderate mad JavadAzariJahromi, who will paigning is banned. Candidates will for the party,” adding he trolling its adverse effects. er Amir HosseinGhazizadeh- the top candidate, as Larijani and candidates to be qualified in order be 40 later this year. Foreign Min- have three televised debates whose hoped it would “spur them Hashemi; former vice president Jahangiri were seen as the only to level the playing field. ister Mohammad Javad Zarif also dates have not been announced. into action.” IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Turkey Briefs Uzbekistan’s foreign trade starts naval Biden, Sisi drill in discuss Gaza Aegean ceasefire turnover reaches US$10.32b Foreign Desk The volume of foreign trade turnover of other states in January-April 2021, ANKARA: The Turkish navy Foreign Desk on Tuesday started the Sea Wolf 2021 drill in the Aegean WASHINGTON: US Presi- compared to the same period of 2019-2020, accordingly decreased and Eastern Mediterranean dent Joe Biden has thanked and amounted to 60.7% of the total foreign trade turnover waters. In a caption with a Egypt for “its successful di- video of the drill shared on plomacy” and coordination jikistan, Turkey, Canada and Iran. ing to the results of January-April of imports – US$2.33 billion. ume reached 73.4%. Twitter, the National De- with the United States to DNA The remaining 14 countries main- 2021, amounted to 39.3%. In January-April 2021, the total In the structure of the republic’s ex- fense Ministry called the reach a ceasefire to end 11 tain a passive balance of foreign The volume of foreign trade turno- number of exporters amounted ports, a significant share is noted in Turkish navy “the lightening days of Israeli military at- TASHKENT: In January-April trade turnover. Today Uzbekistan ver of other states in January-April to 3 986, which ensured the in- the city of Tashkent, which is 30.0%, claw of the waters.” tacks on the Gaza Strip and 2021, Uzbekistan’s foreign trade carries out trade relations with 2021, compared to the same peri- crease in the volume of exports to or US$1.04 billion, and the small- Sea Wolf 2021, which will rocket-fire towards Israel. turnover (FTT) reached US$10.32 156 countries of the world. The od of 2019-2020, accordingly de- US$3.48 billion (a decrease, com- est share is recorded at the level of run through June 6, aims to In a statement on Monday, billion, which, compared to the largest volume of foreign trade creased and amounted to 60.7% pared to the same period in 2020, 1.6%, or US$57.1 million, which is test the management, effi- the White House said Biden same period in 2020, decreased turnover was recorded with the of the total foreign trade turnover. amounted to 19.1%) marked in Kashkadarya region. The ciency, judgment, foresight, discussed efforts to rebuild by US$378.8 million (a decrease PRC (20.5%), the Russian Federa- Foreign trade turnover of the In the structure of exports, 81.3% volume of exports of fruit and veg- and decision-making abili- following the deadly assault of 3.5%), the State Statistics Com- tion (17.8%), Kazakhstan (11.8%), Republic of Uzbekistan with the are goods, which mainly fall on in- etable products amounted to 327.9 ties of the naval forces. on the besieged Palestini- mittee of Uzbekistan said. Turkey (9.3%), the Republic of Ko- CIS countries reached US$4.06 dustrial goods (35.9%), food prod- thousand tons and, in value terms, It will also measure the ca- an territory in a phone call Of the total volume of the FTT, rea (4.8%), Kyrgyzstan (2.4%) and billion. Of these, the volume of ex- ucts and live animals (9.0%), chem- exceeded US$186.0 million (the pabilities of coordination with his Egyptian counter- exports amounted to US$3.48 bil- Afghanistan (2.3%). ports amounted to 1 339.5 million icals and similar products (8.8%). growth rate, compared to the same with air and land forces and part, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. lion (a 19.1% decrease was noted In the structure of the republic’s US dollars, and the volume of im- Due to a decrease in exports to period in 2020, was 0.5%, respec- public institutions. A total “The two leaders consulted against January-April 2020), and foreign trade turnover, a signifi- ports – US$2.72 billion. other foreign countries, the share tively). Based on this, 263.0 thou- of 10 public institutions and on the urgent need to deliv- imports – US$6.84 billion (an in- cant share is noted in Tashkent, The largest volume of foreign of exports to the CIS countries in- sand tons of vegetables were ex- the Turkish Red Crescent er humanitarian assistance crease of 7.0%). As a result, the which is 41.8%, or US$4.32 bil- trade turnover with the CIS creased and their share in its total ported in the amount of US$123.4 are part of the exercise. to those in need in Gaza balance of foreign trade turnover lion, and the smallest share is countries was recorded with the volume amounted to 38.5%. million (the growth rate in value About 25,500 personnel, and to support rebuilding amounted to a passive balance in recorded at the level of 1.2%, Russian Federation (45.2%), Ka- Compared to 2019-2020, our main terms, compared to the same peri- 132 ships, 10 submarines, efforts in a manner that ben- the amount of US$3.35 billion. or US$128.7 million, which is zakhstan (29.9%) and Kyrgyzstan partners in the export of goods od in 2020, respectively, amounted 43 aircraft, 28 helicopters, efits the people there and Among the 20 large partner coun- marked in Kashkadarya region. (6.2%). The foreign trade turnover and services in foreign trade in to 2.0%), as well as 34.3 thousand and 14 unmanned aerial ve- not Hamas,” the statement tries in foreign economic activi- The share of foreign trade turn- of the Republic of Uzbekistan with January-April 2021 were countries tons of fruits and berries in the hicles will be on the field for read. Monday’s phone call ty, there is also an active foreign over of the CIS countries, com- the EAEU countries amounted such as China, Turkey, the Russian amount of US$29.3 million (the rate surface warfare, submarine came as Biden dispatched trade balance with six countries, pared to the same period in 2020, to US$3.38 billion. Of these, the Federation, Kazakhstan, Afghan- of decline in value terms, compared defense warfare, electronic US Secretary of State An- in particular with such countries increased by 4.9%. and their share volume of exports amounted to istan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. to the same period in 2020, respec- warfare, and rescuing per- tony Blinken to the region as Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ta- in foreign trade turnover, accord- US$1.04 billion, and the volume Their share in the total export vol- tively, amounted to 13.5%). sonnel scenarios. In the final to meet with Israeli and phase of the drill, 83 ships Palestinian Authority (PA) will visit 22 ports in the Ae- leaders this week, as well as Joe Biden gean and Eastern Mediterra- visit Egypt and Jordan. nean. The Turkish navy car-

hosts Floyd ried out a similar drill, Blue Turkey family Motherland, in March 2019. removes Foreign Desk Bangladesh CB governor WASHINGTON: President detains Joe Biden marks the anni- Web Desk versary Tuesday of the police popular murder of George Floyd by ANKARA: Turkey removed hosting the African-Ameri- preacher one of four central bank dep- can man’s family at the White DHAKA: Bangladesh police uty governors on Tuesday, House -- but without being have arrested one of the coun- two months after President able to celebrate hoped-for try’s most popular preach- Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired national police reform. ers, whose rallies draw tens the central bank governor. Floyd’s daughter Gianna, his of thousands of people, on Oguzhan Ozbas was re- mother, sister and brothers charges of inciting “militants”, moved from his post and will be among those attend- a senior officer said. Amir Semih Tumen was appoint- ing a private meeting with Hamza was detained in a raid ed to replace him, according Biden, Press Secretary Jen at his home on Tuesday in the to an overnight decree pub- Psaki said. “The courage western city of Kushtia and lished in the official gazette. and grace of his family, and then transferred to Dhaka, po- Tumen currently serves as especially his daughter Gi- lice said. Hamza is the latest an adviser to Erdogan and anna, has really stuck with high-profile religious leader is the head of the econom- the president,” Psaki told re- to be held since March when ics department at Ankara’s porters. “He’s eager to listen a visit by India’s Hindu nation- TED University. He worked to their perspectives.” For- alist Prime Minister Naren- at various positions at the mer Minneapolis policeman dra Modi sparked protests in Central Bank of Turkey Derek Chauvin, who knelt on which at least 13 people died. from 2002 to 2018. Floyd’s neck for more than A court remanded Hamza In March, Erdogan sacked nine minutes until he passed for 10 days for questioning, central bank chief Naci Ag- out and died, was convicted Mohammad Asaduzzaman, bal, two days after a sharp ISLAMABAD: Swiss Embassy in Islamabad giving farewell to Sofia Esposito and Martin Giezendanner who are going to of murder last month and is head of Dhaka police’s coun- interest rate hike to head continue their journey in Cairoand Delhi after 4 years of their excellent service with the Swiss Embassy in Islamabad. – DNA to be sentenced in June. terterrorism unit, told the off inflation, replacing him AFP news agency. “He is an with a former ruling party accused in an anti-terrorism lawmaker and critic of tight UBG to support case,” Asaduzzaman said, monetary policy. The move European airlines halt Belarus adding that investigators sparked a plunge in the Turk- had found videos of Hamza’s ish lira. Later that month govt on crackdown speeches in the mobile Erdogan, who holds unortho- overflights following EU decision phone of a suspect detained dox theories about monetary this month over an alleged policy and its effect on infla- ernment of longtime leader receiving a bomb threat. Air announcements on Monday. against tax evaders plot to attack Bangladesh’s tion, also replaced deputy News Desk Alexander Lukashenko. France said in a statement Singapore Airlines is also parliament. – Agencies governor Murat Cetinkaya. EU Council President it had "taken note" of the rerouting flights "that are LONDON: Several Europe- Charles Michel shared an conclusions of Monday's bound for Europe to avoid Abid Raza an airlines announced on image on Twitter show- EU summit and had sus- the Belarusian airspace" and Malaysia Japan issues LAHORE: United Business Group in the federation of Tuesday that they are sus- ing air traffic cleared over pended flights over Belarus will continue to "closely mon- Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tuesday new travel pending flights over Bela- Belarus, with the caption "until further notice." itor the situation," AFP news probes KL rus after Minsk forced a Ry- "Europe in action." Western Finland's flag carrier Finnair agency quoted a spokesper- announced to fully support the government for launching metro crash advisory anair jet to land to arrest a leaders accused Belarusian and Polish airline LOT also son as saying. Exiled Be- vigorous crack down against the real tax evaders in the dissident journalist.Europe- authorities of hijacking the said they would stop using larusian opposition leader country to provide solace to existing tax payers. Group Patron-in-chief SM Muneer,Chairman Iftikhar Ali Foreign Desk an Union leaders had urged passenger plane during Belarusian airspace. Germa- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Web Desk airlines to avoid Belarus' its flight on Sunday, while ny's Lufthansa, Dutch KLM, Tuesday called on Western Malik, President Zubair Tufail ,Secretary General Zafar TOKYO: Japan announced airspace as they imposed Minsk claimed it was try- Scandinavian SAS and Lat- leaders to ramp up pressure Bakhtawari and Secretary Information Dr Mirza Ikhtiar KUALA LUMPUR:The col- fresh travel measures for sanctions against the gov- ing to secure the jet after vian Air Baltic made similar on the Belarus government. Baig in a press statement issued here today said broad- lision of two light-rail trains several countries with man- ening tax base is perhaps the most significant challenge serving the metro system of datory three-day quarantine facing Pakistan. After 74 years of its existence, Pakistan Malaysian capital Kuala Lum- for those coming from the has nearly around three million income tax payers,one of pur left more than 200 pas- UK, Denmark, Kazakhstan, the lowest tax-to-GDP ratios in the world and tax system sengers injured. The accident and Tunisia. Katsunobu is riddled with inequity marred with corruption. happened just before 9 p.m. Kato, chief Cabinet secre- Iftikhar Ali Malik said government must bring all non-filers (1 p.m. GMT) when a packed tary and top spokesman for across the board who are supposed to,by law for paying tax- train collided with a second the Japanese government, ,into tax network to increase the revenue and lessen burden that was empty and heading told a news conference that on all already taxed segments of the society. He said in many in the opposite direction. new measures will apply countries tax evaders are punished and sent behind the bar. Pictures circulating on so- from Friday to all new en- He quoted Bosnia, Herzegovina,Rwanda and Georgia, a big cial media showed injured tries and returnees, Japa- push was made to get business registered that worded and passengers sprawled on the nese media reported. revenue rose quite quickly. Later they reduced tax holidays floor of a carriage, which Besides, he added, the and slashed income rate from from 30 to 10 percent and ulti- was covered in glass. quarantine period has mately revenue increased manifolds. Entire United Business They also showed people on been extended to ten days Group(UBG) unanimously urged the government to make stretchers being treated by emergency services after from current six days for result oriented sincere and hectic efforts through highly the accident, which hap- those coming from India, transparent system to identify the real people who are not pened in downtown Kuala Sri Lanka, Nepal, Paki- registered or paying taxes including companies hiding in the Lumpur close to the land- stan, Bangladesh, and the so-called informal sectors. Pakistan can’t progress unless un- Maldives. Meanwhile, the mark Petronas Twin Towers. til, all people pay their due taxes timely and clear their finan- Forty-seven people suffered US asked its citizens not cial liability towards government.UBG will continue to safe- to travel to Japan “due to serious injuries and 166 had Riyadh: Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Bilal Akbar called on Saudi Deputy Minister guard the interests of the business community at all level and minor injuries in the acci- the coronavirus situation this support to government is in their larger interests and govt in the country.” for Political and Economic Affairs, Eid Mohammed Althagafi at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dent, said police official Mo- KSA. Several matters entailing mutual interest were discussed. – DNA as well to lessen the burden on already taxed people. hamad Zainal Abdullah. Is this just the calm before a new storm in Israel and Gaza ? woke me; our bed seemed to shake. This district of Sheikh Jarrah and the clash- Sarah Hofmann time, the sirens began to wail straight es between Palestinians and Israeli after the explosion. I can barely imagine security forces at the Temple Mount/ HE full significance of a cease- how deafeningly loud it must have been Noble Sanctuary holy site. And that is fire can possibly be compre- for families in Gaza during the following to name just two sources of tension. T hended only by those who have days and nights. How scared the children The problems go further still, howev- experienced what it is like while the fir- must have been when they heard the er. This time, the conflict occurred ing is going on. I still get tremors when countless bomb explosions! And how not only between Gaza and Israel: I think back to the evening barely two the ground must have shaken as nearby There were also clashes and violence weeks ago when the sirens in Tel Aviv high-rise buildings collapsed! With this between Jews and Arabs within Israel started wailing for the first time. The in mind, it seems banal to say that the itself. Will this stop again now that a children had just fallen asleep, but we prevailing truce between Israel and the cease-fire agreement has been signed? took them in our arms and ran quick- Islamist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip is Or was it simply a manifestation of all ly to the shelter a floor down. At that a good piece of news. Of course, it really the tensions between Arabs and Jews stage, we still thought the children is — for all civilians, especially for children that have long simmered in Israel and could simply keep sleeping. on both sides. Calm at last. Time to catch are not likely to vanish any time soon? Then came the first blast as a rocket our breath and get some real sleep again. Cities like Acre (known locally as fired by the Israeli defense system hit a But it could just be the calm before a Akko) were up to now seen as a pos- rocket from Gaza. Another came, then renewed storm, as the issues behind itive example of what peaceful coex- another, then another. The children were this latest military confrontation have istence between Israelis and Palestin- clinging to us in terror. We had barely by no means been resolved. This is ians could look like on a large scale. left the shelter when the sirens started particularly the case in Jerusalem, Israeli friends of ours who have been up again. The whole thing repeated itself with the looming eviction of Pales- involved in the peace movement since four times before calm returned at last. At tinians from their homes in favor of they were teenagers have named their three in the morning, a fresh detonation Israeli settlers in the East Jerusalem daughter Akko for this reason. 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June 9 ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Tuesday issued notice to Pa- haheen anif S H kistan Muslim League-Nawaz ISLAMABAD: The Islam- (PML-N) President Shahbaz abad High Court (IHC) on Sharif on a plea from the fed- Tuesday adjourned hearing eral government, challenging till June 9, on appeals in graft the Lahore High Court (LHC) references against former decision to allow him to travel prime minister Nawaz Sha- abroad. rif and his family members The apex court while hearing pertaining to Al-Azizia Steel a plea filed by the federal gov- Mills, Avenfield Property and ernment directed the Lahore Flagship Investment. High Court (LHC) to submit A division bench comprising the entire record of the case Justice Aamer Farooq and regarding the filing of the Justice Mohsin Akhter Kiyani petition from Shahbaz Sharif heard the appeals filed by Na- and details into its immediate tional Accountability Bureau hearing. (NAB) against former prime In his remarks during today’s minister Nawaz Sharif, his proceedings, Justice Ijaz ul daughter Maryam Nawaz and Ahsan asked if there was a son-in-law Capt (retd) Muham- medical emergency that led mad Safdar Awan. Maryam to an immediate hearing into Nawaz, her husband Captain the case. To this, Attorney (retd) Safdar, Deputy Pros- General Khalid Jawed Khan ecutor General NAB Sardar said that previously Shahbaz’s Muzafar Abbasi and prosecu- bail plea on medical grounds tor Jahanzeb Bharwana ap- was rejected and there is no peared before the court. such record that he had a During the course of pro- ISLAMABAD: Renowned dentist of the country and Secretary General Pakistan-Romania Friendship Association, Dr. Abrar ul Hasnain hosted medical emergency. ceeding the NAB prosecutor dinner for the outgoing High Commissioner of Malaysia Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim. Among others Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Morocco, “Even the Lahore court did requested the bench to dis- Kyrgyzstan also attended the dinner. President Pakistan, Romania Friendship Association Zahid Maqbool, CEO of Monal Luqman Ali Afzal, Syed not hear the government’s miss the appeals of former argument and gave a one-sid- Ahmed and Editor Islamabad POST Ansar Mahmood Bhatti are also seen in the picture. (Detailed coverage of the event in the coming issue of ed decision besides also di- prime minister against his CENTRELINE magazine). – DNA Photo imprisonment sentences recting to implement it,” the due to non pursuance and attorney general said. When absence. Jahanzeb Bharwana the apex court judge asked prayed the court to hear the if a person released on bail is appeals of Nawaz Sharif on barred from traveling abroad, merit and give the judgment the attorney general while in his absence. negating it asked if a person Poverty alleviation: Pak could go directly from jail to Bilawal lashes the airport. out at PM for Chaudhry ‘changing’ to benefit from China Nisar to take name of BISP Chinese ambassador meets Dr. Shahzad Waseem; Shahzad oath as MPA Athar Sufi thanks China for support; says China’s investment in Pakistan Abid Raza will lead to development and prosperity two countries can be further tries. CPEC will turn out to tions, focused on China-Pa- Staff Report enhanced and improved. Chi- be the real engine of growth kistan Economic Corridor na’s investment in Pakistan for Pakistani economy and (CPEC), regional and global ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will will lead to development and will be a driving force behind issues of mutual interests. benefit from China’s expe- prosperity. development of the country. Both sides exchanged views KARACHI: Pakistan Peo- rience to ensure poverty Dr. Shahzad Waseem con- Leader of the House thanked on regional situation in South ple’s Party (PPP) Chairman alleviation in the country gratulated the Chinese China for its help during the Asia in the changing global LAHORE: Ex-interior min- Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on said Leader of the House in leadership, government and covid-19 pandemic. Timely dynamics. Ambassador Nong ister and former Pakistan Tuesday asked Prime Minis- Senate, Senator Dr. Shahzad people on 70th anniversary supply of corona vaccines by Rong, China ambassador to Muslim League-Nawaz ter Imran Khan as to what Waseem during the meeting of Pak-China diplomatic rela- China has saved thousands of Pakistan and Ambassador (PML-N) leader Chaudhry else he had done to reduce with Chinese ambassador tions. People of Pakistan are precious lives. Moin-ul-Haque, Pakistan’s Nisar will take oath as Pun- poverty in the country apart HE Mr. Nong Rong here in proud of Pak-China time test- Meanwhile, Islamabad Coun- ambassador to China to made jab MPA on Wednesday (to- from ‘changing’ the name Islamabad. ed friendship which has prov- cil of World Affairs (ICWA) keynote speeches during the day) during the session of of Benazir Income Sup- Dr. Shahzad Waseem said the en its worth in worst of times. in collaboration with Chinese opening ceremony. Mr. Wang the provincial assembly. port Programme (BISP), strategy and tactics of the He said that both the coun- People’s Institute of Foreign Chao President, CPIFA and This was confirmed by the launched by the PPP govern- brotherly country China in tries support each other on Affairs (CPIFA) organised a Amb. Khalid Mahmood Pres- Punjab Assembly secretar- ment almost a decade ago, overcoming poverty is very core issues at different inter- Seminar to celebrate the 70th ident of ICWA led the respec- iat. The PA secretariat also to help the poverty-stricken commendable. Pakistan can national forums. ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China Nong Anniversary of the Establish- tive delegations. On Pakistan informed Nisar about his people of the country. benefit from China’s experi- Pakistan has always main- Rong and Lead of the House in the Senate Dr. ment of Diplomatic Relations side, delegation comprised, oath as MPA. The Punjab In a statement, Bilawal said ence to ensure poverty allevi- tained a relationship of love Shahzad Waseem meeting in Islamabad. – DNA between China and Pakistan. Mr. Amanullah Khan, Vice Assembly Secretary Muham- people were well aware that ation in the country. and friendship with China. strategic partnership for mu- together with Pakistan, we The seminar reviewing 70 President ICWA, Amb. Ri- mad Khan Bhatti yesterday much talked about Ehsaas He further said that econom- Pak-China relations are per- tual benefit. will bring development and years of extra-ordinary Chi- zwan ul Haq Mahmood, Sec- issued a clarification regard- Kifalat Programme was ic cooperation between the fect example of successful Chinese ambassador said that prosperity in both the coun- na-Pakistan bilateral rela- retary General ICWA. ing the denial of permission actually the new name of to Chaudhry Nisar to take BISP. Bilawal said his party oath as the Member of Pro- had launched the poverty al- vincial Assembly (MPA). leviation programme when While clarifying over the is- the entire world was con- WB assures sue, the PA secretary had fronted with the financial said that Chaudhry Nisar crisis. “Actually BISP was support to achieve was not denied to take oath. devised as per the vision of He added that three peti- my mother, former prime tions regarding the issue minister Benazir Bhutto objectives are currently under pro- (BB),” he said and claimed In order to improve the rural ceeding in the Rawalpindi that by launching the pro- Staff Report economy, it was discussed to bench and two in the Lahore gramme, the PPP govern- improve agriculture produc- High Court (LHC). ment had set a precedent ISLAMABAD: The World tivity through provision of Bhatti said that he has for other countries to follow. Bank on Tuesday assured improved seeds and efficient sought two days for holding to continuous support to water management system. legal consultation on the Iraq bans the Government of Pakistan It was highlighted that cold matter in order to ascertain (GoP) in achieving the prior- storages are critical to man- any stay order for avoiding entry of ity development objectives. age short-term demand-sup- committing a contempt of Minister for Economic Af- ply gaps and price stability. court action. Punjab Law Pakistani fairs, Omar Ayub Khan, held While Minister for Econom- Minister Raja Basharat a consultative meeting with ic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan, has also clarified that the nationals Country Director, World Bank emphases on agriculture and oath taking process was de- in the Ministry of Economic rural transformation through ferred due to proceedings Affairs Mr. Najy Benhassine, of different petitions against Web Desk improved connectivity. said a press release issued by The Minister for Economic Chaudhry Nisar. ISLAMABAD: Iraq has pro- Ministry of Economic Affairs Affairs highlighted that lack hibited the entry of Pakistani (EAD) here. of economic opportunities ‘Govt to get and Indian nationals into its The meeting was aimed to and limited connectivity of territory through air and land discuss ongoing projects and rural area with urban centers Shaukat from Tuesday (today) until development priorities of has caused the income gap further notice amid an uptick Government of Pakistan for between urban and rural elected as in coronavirus cases. the next years. residents. He said that rural The Iraqi government has Both the sides also empha- development is vital to sus- senator’ sized on the need of improved tainable socioeconomic devel- placed an entry ban on trav- ISLAMABAD: PDM chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman welcomes PML N President and Leader ISLAMABAD: Interior Min- ellers from several coun- rural infrastructure including opment and environmental farm to market roads. viability of a country. of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif. – DNA ister Sheikh Rasheed re- tries including Pakistan, In- vealed that the federal gov- dia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, ernment intended to deseat Nepal, Brazil, Colombia and Senator Ishaq Dar and he Bahrain. The new list was would be replaced with in- issued by Iraq’s federal gov- cumbent Finance Minister ernment on May 24. United States to reopen Jerusalem consulate Shaukat Tarin. As per the new guidelines, Sheikh Rasheed revealed from Tuesday the passen- their future state. including $5.5 million in emergency Blinken has promised that any prove the humanitarian conditions DNA Blinken did not give a precise date assistance for Gaza. That brings to- assistance will be kept out of the in Gaza. Netanyahu commented this update while speak- gers from Pakistan and sev- ing to a private television en other countries would for reopening the consulate. He tal U.S. assistance to the Palestini- hands of Hamas, which does not on Iran, saying Israel would always JERUSALEM: Secretary of State channel. The Interior Min- not enter into Iraqi territory announced the step after a meet- ans under the Biden administration recognize Israel’s right to exist and reserve the right to defend itself Antony Blinken announced Tuesday ister said, “If Ishaq Dar due to the high cases of the ing with Palestinian President to over $360 million after the Trump which Israel and the U.S. consider against Iran and hoped Washington that the U.S. would reopen its con- would not come back to the mutated coronavirus. Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in the administration had cut off nearly all a terrorist organization. would not return to the nuclear sulate in Jerusalem — a move that country then he would be Recently, a Canadian ban on occupied West Bank. assistance to them. “We know that to prevent a return to agreement with Iran. restores ties with Palestinians that deseated from his Senate direct passenger flights from “As I told the president, I’m here violence, we have to use the space Meanwhile, Blinken said the US ful- had been downgraded by the Trump seat after the government India and Pakistan after in- to underscore the commitment of created to address a larger set of un- ly supported Israel against Hamas administration. would bring a legislation in creased Covid-19 cases were the United States to rebuilding the derlying issues and challenges. And attacks and said it would prevent The consulate long served as an au- this regard. Then, Shaukat detected in travellers arriving relationship with the Palestinian Au- that begins with tackling the grave the militia from benefiting from tonomous office in charge of diplo- Tareen would become a from these countries was ex- thority and the Palestinian people, a humanitarian situation in Gaza and Gaza’s reconstruction funds. The matic relations with the Palestinians. senator.” tended Friday until June 21. relationship built on mutual respect starting to rebuild,” he said. US secretary of state also said his But former U.S. President Donald “Certainly, Ishaq Dar will The measure, first an- and also a shared conviction that Pal- Earlier, After a meeting with Blink- job in the region was to reduce ten- Trump downgraded its operations not come back and he would nounced on April 22, was estinians and Israelis alike deserve en, Israel’s Prime Minister Benja- sion. In tandem with Blinken’s mis- and placed them under the authority be deseated once the ordi- set to expire Saturday. “Our equal measures of security, freedom min Netanyahu said he appreciated sion, Israeli authorities said they of his ambassador to Israel when he nance promulgates,” Sheikh battle against Covid-19 con- opportunity and dignity,” he said. the US military support for Israel. were allowing fuel, medicine and moved the embassy to Jerusalem. Rasheed said. He also com- tinues,” Transportation Min- He promised to “rally international The PM also warned that Israel’s food earmarked for Gaza’s private Trump’s move infuriated the Pales- mented that Shehbaz Sharif ister Omar Alghabra told a support” to help Gaza in the wake of response will be very powerful if sector to enter the territory for the tinians, who view east Jerusalem as is a “mild person” and a news conference. the war. He later announced nearly Hamas breaks the ceasefire and said first time since 11 days of cross-bor- occupied territory and the capital of $40 million in aid to the Palestinians, he discussed with Blinken how to im- der hostilities started on May 10. man of negotiations. – DNA Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]