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IslamabadMonday, November 09, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 While I may be the German envoy Pakistan hopes first, I won’t be the lauds winners of reduction in the last: Kamala Harris Unity Day quiz US offenses Briefs Ready to work Palestinian President with Joe Biden, greets Biden DNA RAMALLAH: President says PM Khan Mahmoud Abbas of- PM greets President elect and vice fered today his congrat- president; says Pakistan will wishes ulations to the Presi- peace in Afghanistan dent-elect Joe Biden on his rupt leaders. victory as President of the We will also continue to United States of America work with US for peace in for the coming period, and Afghanistan and in the re- to his elected Vice Pres- gion,” he tweeted. ident Kamala Harris as Democrat Joe Biden has well. President Abbas said won the White House, de- he was looking forward to feating Donald Trump and ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Germany Bernhard Schlagheck interacts with winners of of Germany working with the Presi- ending a presidency that Unity Day quiz. The ambassador had a great time exchanging views & ideas on so many topics. dent-elect and his admin- convulsed American poli- The ambassador said that these young individuals are a reflection of the amazing talent. – DNA istration to strengthen tics, shocked the world the Palestinian-American and left the United States relations and to achieve more divided than at any freedom, independence, time in decades justice and dignity for our peace in Afghanistan and President Dr Arif Alvi people, as well as to work Azerbaijan captures A.M.Bhatti/DNA in the region. also greeted Joe Biden for peace, stability and “Congratulations Joe Bid- and Kamala. In a tweet, security. ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- en and Kamala Harris”, the President said we are ister Imran Khan has said the prime minister in looking forward to an im - Karabakh’s main city Defeated greeted US President-elect his Tweet on Sunday. He proving US role towards Joe R Biden and Vice Pres- said he was looking for- world peace especially in Shusha, which Armenians call Shushi, is of cultural and leaders met ident Kamala Harris on ward to President- Afghanistan, as well as winning the US general Elect Biden’s Global Sum- the entire region. strategic importance to both sides and is located 15 km again: Shibli presidential election 2020. mit on Democracy & work- The President said Pakistan Prime Minister said that ing with him to end looks forward to our con- (nine miles) south of the enclave’s largest city Stepanakert DNA Pakistan will continue illegal tax havens & stealth tinued long-term friendship Azerbaijan,” Aliyev said, an- to work with the US for of nation’s wealth by cor- ISLAMABAD: Minister for and a dignified relationship. DNA Azerbaijan appeals to notice nouncing that Baku’s troops Information had taken Shusha/Shushi. and Broad- BAKU: Azeris celebrated Armenian eco-terrorism In Baku, Azeris gathered in casting Sen- on the streets of Baku af- BAKU: Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner for Human large numbers to celebrate, ator Shibli ter President Ilham Aliyev Rights (Ombudsman) of Azerbaijan has appealed waving flags and chant- UAE allows alcohol said on Sunday his coun- ing slogans, while drivers Faraz said to the international organizations concerning the on Sunday try’s forces had taken Shu- eco-terrorism of Armenia in the occupied territo- sounded their car horns. that the defeated leaders sha, the second-largest city ries of Azerbaijan and its intentional fires aimed at Officials from the Na- who were flag bearers of consumption in the Nagorno-Karabakh destruction of forests of Shusha. gorno-Karabakh region and political hypocrisy will enclave, but Armenian of- On 5 November 2001, November 6 was declared as Armenia’s Defence Minis- have a gathering today UAE has also scrapped punishment for allowing ficials denied the city had the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation try denied Aliyev’s state- (Sunday). unmarried couples to live together been captured. of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict in ac- ment. In a tweet, he said that Shusha, which Armenians cordance with the UN General Assembly Resolution “Shushi remains an unat- they would give justifica- the case of foreigners, especially in Dubai, call Shushi, is of cultural A/RES/56/4. –Detailed news on page 6 tainable pipe dream for tions for their defeat and News Desk there was always the threat of punishment and strategic importance to Azerbaijan. Despite heavy died in nearly six weeks of Azerbaijan but populated disgrace. lingered on in tourists’ minds. both sides and is located 15 destruction, the fortress fighting in and around Na- and controlled by ethnic Ar- He said that instead of DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) The Gulf country has also criminalised the km (nine miles) south of the city withstands the blows gorno-Karabakh, a moun- menians. showing remorse, those on Saturday relaxed its Islamic laws that “honour killings” custom, according to which enclave’s largest city Stepa- of the enemy,” the Na- tainous enclave internation- “(This day) will become a who plundered public dealt with personal freedoms, loosening a male relative could escape prosecution for nakert. gorno-Karabakh Rescue ally recognised as part of great day in the history of resources were showing alcohol restrictions and criminalising “hon- assaulting a woman who was seen as bringing At least 1,000 people have Service said. their shamelessness. our killing”. The development comes a few disgrace or dishonour to the family. Human weeks after US President Donald Trump rights groups have lashed out at the UAE and brokered a historic peace deal normalising other Gulf countries in the past, accusing NCOC issues Imran’s time relations between the UAE, Israel, Sudan them of killing hundreds of women over ac- has come, and Bahrain. In its legal reforms, the UAE tivities such as eloping, fraternising with men new SOPs Pak-Russia joint has also scrapped punishment for allowing or anything of a similar nature which could be says Siraj unmarried couples to live together. Though seen as bringing “dishonour” upon the family. for marriage authorities used to look the other way in – Continued on Page 06 ceremonies DNA military drills start BUNER: Ameer Jamaat-e-Is- DNA Shujaat Hamza lami Siraj- PDM leaders discuss ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ul-Haq said stem the spread of COVID-19, RAWALPINDI: The special that Donald the National Command and Trump has political situation forces of Pakistan and the Operation Centre (NCOC) Russian Federation joined lost, now issued new standard operat- it is Imran hands for a two-week coun- Naveed Miraj PML-N to win GB ing procedures for marriage terterrorism exercise, Khan’s turn, people dis- ceremonies. According to the ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the opposition 'Druzhba V,' the military's trusted the Prime Minister. NCOC, the wedding events alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement polls: Maryam media wing said Sunday. Addressing a rally in Bun- amid the second wave of er, Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (PDM) is underway to discuss the overall GILGIT: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice In an update on Twitter, COVID-19 should be organ- the Inter-Services Public said that the PTI govern- political situation of the country. President Maryam Nawaz on Sunday urged ized while taking care of the Relations (ISPR) said the ment was a continuation The participants of the meeting, who are the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to vote for precautions and SOPs per- Druzhba V opening cere- of previous governments, meeting first time after an interview of PML-N for the development in the region. Ad- taining to gatherings to min- mony was held at Tarbela the people had distrusted Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) dressing a public gathering in Jaglut, Maryam imize the chances of spread. on Sunday Imran Khan, now he would Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, are deliberating Nawaz said: “Vote for PML-N if you want to ceremony." The ceremony the occasion. upon the alliance’s future course of action Only outdoor wedding events "Pak-Russian Federation was attended by the Rus- The Russian special forc- resign and go home or take see development in GB.” The PML-N lead- are allowed, in which the Special Forces are par- a U-turn. and its November 22 meeting scheduled er maintained that PML-N carried out record sian ambassador to Paki- es had arrived in Pakistan number of the guests must ticipating in two weeks stan, Danila Ganich, the on Thursday for a two- He said that he is not ready to be held in Peshawar. Pakistan Muslim development project in the region and added League-Nawaz (PML-N) is being repre- not exceed 1,000 individuals long counterterrorism ISPR added. week long military train- to tolerate corrupt and that she saw many of them while traveling to sented by former prime minister Shahid with mandatory arrange- exercise," the statement As per the statement, ing aimed at sharing the capitalist system, PDM Jaglut. She added that there is no place for Khaqan Abbasi while another former prime ments for seating of each in- added. "National anthems senior officials from the experiences of both the and PTI have their own minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf is represent- ‘turncoats’ in Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz dividual at-least 6 feet apart, of both countries were armies of Pakistan and armies in the counter-ter- statement, our statement ing the People’s Party. and said to place them at their right place. read the statement. played at the start of the Russia were present on rorism domain. is to bring Islamic system in this country. PPP not to Inside... leave people Nagorno-Karabakh is Azerbaijan alone: Bilawal Govt taking measures to HE valiant nation of Azer- ed to the conflict zone only. a recent message made it clear on-going conflict also contributed quell smog: Amin Aslam baijan is set to regain its Now when the conflict has already that Nagorno-Karabakh belongs greatly towards keeping the media – Page 02 lost territory called Na- taken a heavy toll especially on COMMENT to Azerbaijan. On diplomatic front fraternity abreast with what was DNA T Lok Mela symbol gorno-Karabakh as the Azerbaijani the innocent people of Azerbaijan, this is ostensibly considered a ma- happening on ground. GILGIT: Pakistan Peoples of Nation’s unity: forces have already re-taken a num- what will happen next and what jor achievement for Baku. There are loud and clear calls Party (PPP) Chairman Bi- DG PNCA ber of surrounding areas of the will be the likely future of Na- As regards Pakistani stand, our from the international communi- – Page 03 lawal Bhutto Zardari on occupied territory. Both countries gorno-Karabakh? That is the ques- government, establishment, ty and Azerbaijan that Armenia Sunday said that his party FPCCI stresses went into war when Armenians tion all stakeholders are trying to civil society and media have must be tried for war crimes as it will not leave the people of investment for on September 27, 2020 attacked find an answer. whole-heartedly been supporting has killed many innocent people. Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) alone. environmental Azerbaijani areas killing innocent Turkey, as we know, has openly Azerbaijan. In a rare show of sol- This demand makes sense and the Talking exclusively to a pri- improvement people. Then Armenia attacked supported Azerbaijan while Rus- idarity with the government and world must take note of it because – Page 04 vate television channel, Bi- second largest city of Azerbaijan sia has shown cautious response people of Azerbaijan the members any complacency in this regard lawal Bhutto Zardari said ‘Islam’ is not in crisis, called Ganga where many innocent to Armenian call for help for of civil society arranged memori- would encourage acts of aggres- that PPP will provide the liberalism is people were killed and scores of Russians can only help Armenia al corners in different places in sion even in the prospect. masses their constitution- – Page 05 others left wounded. if any of the Armenian territory order to pay homage to the brave As rightly said by President of al rights. He maintained Pakistan thumps The international community then is attacked. And the Russians Ansar M Bhatti Azerbaijani forces. Turkey Reccip Tayyip Erdogan that Gilgit-Baltistan will Zimbabwe to clinch moved and tried to broker a peace have categorically conveyed this Media support has also been that Azerbaijan is close to victory, be given provincial status T20 series deal. Russia jumping into the fray, to the leadership of Armenia as attacked Armenia so come to its forthcoming. Pakistani newspa- which was a matter of days now. and the people will get the – Page 06 facilitated a meeting of leadership well. Azerbaijan leadership on the rescue. pers and periodicals published a Azerbaijan this time would like to right to rule soon. CPEC lays foundation of both countries and ‘succeeded’ contrary is exercising maximum Armenia so far has not been able number of articles highlighting take this conflict to its logical end, Responding to a question, for Pak’s industrial to win a temporary ceasefire. How- restraint despite provocations by to garner support of the interna- various aspects of the issue. The which means it will re-gain control Bilawal said that conspira- development ever ceasefire could not last for the Armenians. Attack on cities tional community in its favour that Azerbaijan embassy in Islamabad of Nagorno-Karabakh. cies to keep PPP out of the – Page 07 long as both sides accused each like Ganja in fact is a sort of provo- is why its frustration is increas- spearheaded by Ambassador Ali The Armenian adventure has pro- polling process will not suc- Overseas Pakistani other of violating the ceasefire. It cation. Armenia wants Azerbaijan ing with the each passing day. So Alizade has also been very instru- vided the Azerbaijani leadership ceed. He maintained that says he is cheated; was Armenia that resorted to at- to lose its cool and attack Armenia much so, Iran, which used to sup- mental in projecting and promot- with an ample chance of turning rigging will not be allowed seeks PM help tack those cities which had nothing to take revenge and thus it could port Armenia in the past, has now ing the issue of Nagorno-Kara- this act of aggression into an op- in the polls. Bilawal claimed – Page 08 to do with the conflict while Azer- tell to the world, especially the openly supported the Azerbaijani bakh. Likewise disseminating portunity and thus settle this is- that PPP will win the elec- baijan forces kept their fight limit- Russians that look Azerbaijan has stand. The Iranian president in of latest information about the sue once and for all. tions in Gilgit-Baltistan. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, November 09, 2020 RCCI Briefs welcomes reduction in Industry power tariff making DNA expansion: RAWALPINDI: The Rawal- pindi Chamber of Com- FPCCI merce and Industry (RCCI) President Mohammad Nasir DNA Mirza has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has KARACHI: The Federation provided a huge relief to the of Pakistan Chambers of industrial sector by announc- Commerce and Industry ing reduction in electricity (FPCCI) has said that the tariffs and other incentives. industry in the country has The Rawalpindi Chamber been making expansion in welcomes this decision. various sectors due to busi- Addressing the second ex- ness-friendly policies and ecutive meeting, RCCI Pres- positive initiatives of the ident said the relief package government, as the CPEC would benefit small and me- round II is generating de- dium enterprises (SMEs), mand while the construc- reduce electricity tariffs by tion package has also start- 50 per cent on surplus con- ed giving results. sumption, and reduce other FPCCI President Mian An- industries by 25 per cent. jum Nisar in a statement The government has abol- issued here on Sunday, ished peak hour tariff and observed that the SBP’s reduced tariffs on used elec- concessionary financing tricity, is a laudable step. Temporary Economic Re- HUNZA: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing an election procession in Hunza. –DNA The President said that finance Facility for plant traders and industrialists and machinery imports is appreciated the decision of attracting an overwhelming the Prime Minister as the response, as Rs388 billion industrial sector was badly loans for 372 projects have affected due to the Corona- been requested to the banks Govt taking measures to virus. The government has and out of which Rs157 bil- already provided a number lion for 203 projects have of incentives to the business been approved, which is sector, including soft loans, surely good for industrial reduction in interest rates, expansion both in exports as well as other financial de- and local sectors. He said quell smog: Amin Aslam cisions and manufacturing that growth in construction services that still need more sector will have a great im- Talking to media over growing challenge of Smog in Pakistan, he pointed out help to grow economically. pact on economic develop- ment and job creation. “We that burning of rice crop residue, burning of dirty fuel sources in traditional brick appreciate the efforts of the Daraz 11.11 government to cut power kilns, solid waste burning, factories are the typical causative factors of smog tariff for SMEs which cov- brings 1000 ers almost 90 percent of the the key causes of smog in winter, local and industry and especially the DNA Malik Amin Aslam elaborated. efforts of the SBP to pro- He hoped, “Provision of the new int’l brands mote economic growth in ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant technology would prove a great the country and provide li- to Prime Minister on Climate milestone of successful environ- quidity and other support to Change, Malik Amin Aslam, on mental governance by the present DNA Sunday said tackling smog-form- government and help quell exac- businesses during Covid-19 LAHORE: Daraz is bringing ing pollutant sources was the erbating challenge of the smog, are really appreciable.” the biggest sale of the world, most effective way to quell the which also reflects the Prime better known as 11.11, from growing challenge of smog that Minister Imran Khan-led govern- 11th November to 17th No- Minister causes serious health hazards ment’s commitment towards tam- and environmental hazards during ing the smog and protect public vember in Pakistan. visits Sahulat winter months. health and environment from the This year there are 15 mil- Bazar Talking to media over growing heinous pollution.” lion products on which you challenge of Smog in Pakistan, he Dubbed as ‘the silent killer’, smog can avail discounts worth pointed out that burning of rice is composed of a mixture of air up to Rs. 50 Crore. The Ishfaq Mughal crop residue, burning of dirty fuel pollutants from the various sourc- platform houses both inter- country’s gains in public health, would help avoid burning of the ture Department and the Federal national and local brands to FAISALABAD: Provincial sources in traditional brick kilns, es that poses grave risk to the hu- environmental and economic sec- paddy crop residue and instead Ministry of Climate Change. suit every individual’s shop- Minister for Public Pros- solid waste burning, existing aging man health and environment. Var- tors as long as these very sources convert the residue into organic The technology is being intro- ping taste. ecution Ch. Zaheeruddin urban transport system, factories ious human health problems such of smog remain unaddressed,” he fertilizer for boosting fertility of duced across the country under There are a 100 exclusive visited the Sahulat bazar and are the typical causative fac- as emphysema, asthma, allergies, cautioned. their farmlands. the government’s ambitious electronic item launches at Jhang road and checked tors of smog, which starts blanket- chronic bronchitis, lung infec- Referring to the recent introduc- He informed that around hundreds national project ‘Mechanised during the 11.11 sale in- the availability, quality and ing country’s various parts, par- tions, coughing, irritation of the tion of the Rice Straw Shredder of the pairs of rice straw shredder Management of Rice Crop Resi- cludingiPhone 12, OnePlus prices of essential commod- ticularly those in northern Punjab eyes, chest, nose throat infections and Happy Seeder technology in and happy seeder technology were due’ for which Rs 30 billion are 8T and the Vivo20 and a lot ities. Deputy Commission- provinces, from November and and various cancers are caused Sheikhupura district on Friday being provided to the farmers un- being spent for disbursement of of more electronic items er Muhammad Ali, ADCG continues till March, said a new or exacerbated by the effects of (November 6, 2020), Aslam said der a joint multi-billion rupees the 50,000 units of the rice straw such as mobile phones, Umar Maqbool, Assistant release issued here. smog. Various studies show that the much-needed technology has initiative launched jointly by the shredder and happy seeder tech- tablets, smartwatches and Commissioners Syed Ayub “However, smog, which is the birth defects and low birth weights been finally launched and being Agricultural Engineering Division nology to the farmers to stem the many more at the best Bukhari also accompanied worst form of the outdoor air pollu- are other consequences of the provided to the farmers, which (Lahore) of the Punjab Agricul- stubble burning, which is among prices this 11.11. him. Provincial Minister tion, would continue to devour the smog problems. visited bazar and checked the availability, quality of ‘Iqbal awoke Muslims imported sugar, flour, fruits and vegetables, pulses, of sub-continent’ meat and other groceries. He clarified that Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has Chief Minister Sardar Us- said that Iqbal awoke the Muslims of the subcontinent from man Bazdar was directly the ignorance through his enlightened poetry and thoughts. monitoring the prices of the In his message to mark birth anniversary of poet of the East items so there was no scope Sir Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the CM said that Iqbal was a for overcharging. “Items are torch preacher of unity and solidarity of Muslims. Allama Iqbal available in the bazars at a made humanity the object of his message by rising above racial lower price than the general and geographical boundaries. The message of the poet of the market and the administra- East still provides guidance to us, he said and added that Iqbal tive machinery is mobilized invigorated the young generation for marching towards revo- to make the markets more lution and highlighted the glory of Islam. Pakistan will become accessible to the public,” he a moderate and a welfare state by following the thoughts and said. The provincial minis- philosophy of Allama Iqbal, he added. He said the best way to ter said that providing relief pay homage to Allama Iqbal was to implement his thoughts to the people was the agen- and philosophy. Through his thought-provoking poetry, Al- da of the government and lama Muhammad Iqbal gave us a lesson of self-respect, high they would go to the utmost morals, justice, straightforwardness and democracy, he said to control the prices. Talk- and added that the vision of a new Pakistan was exactly in ac- ing to media persons, the cordance with the ideas and philosophy of Allama Iqbal. provincial minister said that The CM said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gov- unjustified increase in pric- ernment will bring Pakistan of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama es of essential commodities Iqbal on the road to prosperity and development, adding would not be tolerated un- that Prime Minister Imran Khan was giving a practical der any circumstances. He shape to Iqbal’s Pakistan. He said Prime Minister Imran said that price control mag- Khan saved the nation from the corrupt and gang of plun- istrates are active in general LAHORE: Special assistant to CM Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan met with speaker Chaudhary Pervaiz Ilahi ders and was determined to reshape Pakistan according markets and bazaars. and inquired about Chaudhary Shujat Hussains’health at service hospital- – DNA to the ideas and philosophy of Allama Iqbal. – DNA Mineral-rich tribal areas awaiting Winning accolades for initiating a flagship program exploitation: The incentives offered by the government to housing sector would help achieve the target of constructing five million UBG houses and creating 15 million jobs,” said Mohsin Sheikhani, Chairman Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan government to housing sector process and other measures to the revival of the sector as they After the announcement of the also elicited participation from KARACHI: Central leader of DNA would help achieve the target of ensure ease of doing business hoped the government incen- special package, the State Bank the private sector in a positive the United Business Group constructing five million houses would help attract more inves- tives would definitely restore the of Pakistan (SBP) decided to set manner,” said Muhammad Ejaz, (UBG) Atif Ikram Sheikh on ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister and creating 15 million jobs,” tors to the housing and construc- confidence of the local and for- a mandatory target for banks Director, Arif Habib Corporation Sunday said erstwhile FATA Imran Khan has won accolades said Mohsin Sheikhani, Chair- tion industry. eign investors. to extend mortgage loans and Limited. is full of natural resources on way to the accomplishment man Association of Builders and He said the investors, investing in Commenting on the govern- financing for developers and He said the government under- which are enough to change of yet another herculean task Developers of Pakistan (ABAD). housing and construction indus- ment’s initiative, a leading prop- builders. Managing Director and took an elaborate process of con- the fate of the country. to build five million houses for Welcoming incentive package, he try till December 31 would not erty developer and businessman Chief Executive Officer Pakistan sultation and engaged all relevant The mineral resources homeless poor in the country. said, it was the PTI government be asked for their income source. Ejaz Gohar was of the view that Mortgage Refinance Company stakeholders. Instead of rushing found in tribal areas should He stood tall among his contem- that declared the housing sector “Earlier, it was difficult for the it was the first plan, which would (PMRC) Mudassir Khan said to force any half-baked plan, it be exploited without any poraries by leaping forward in as an industry for the first time in builders and developers to get ap- make it affordable for low and PMRC was providing refinanc- maintained steady and gradual delay so that the local pop- materializing a dream which his 70 years history of the country. provals, but now the government middle-income people to build ing facility backed by funding progress towards developing an ulation can get jobs, he said. opponents could just think of as “If initially, the government has eased the ‘Approvals Regime’ houses with low rate mortgage from the World Bank and the effective system through creat- In a statement issued here builder community in the coun- starts with one million houses, to facilitate the housing construc- financing. The commercial banks government. ing and reforming institutions. today, he said that the re- try eulogized him for removing it would create 2.5 million jobs tion sector.”He also mentioned would allocate five per cent of Mudassir said they have made At the same time, he said, crea- gion has been brought to hiccups to make Naya Pakistan and revive 40 to 72 allied in- the government’s vision of incen- their portfolio for the construc- long-term affordable housing tion of ease-of-doing-business and the national mainstream Housing Program, a success. dustries. The package would be tivizing the construction industry tion activities, he said and noted finance a reality now with dis- reforms in the foreclosure laws which was the beginning of After the relentless efforts he very useful for the construction for the benefit of multiple indus- that some Rs 20 trillion was cir- bursements reaching Rs.15 would enable institutional fund- a new era of prosperity. put in during last two years, the industry,” he said. He said that tries, overall economic activity culating in the informal unregis- billion to 11 partner banks and ing support, which was extreme- Atif Ikram Sheikh who has program is now on ground and Covid-19 had slowed down eco- and jobs creation. tered economy and now was the financial institutions through ly positive. served as Chairman PVMA builders are jubilating and prais- nomic growth across the world The government desires the opportunity for the people to their conventional and innovative Muhammad Ejaz, Director Arif and VP FPCCI said that ing him for giving them level but hoped, “brisk advancement builders and developers to take get the huge amount of money Islamic refinancing products. Habib Corporation further said, many businessmen who playing field to lend a hand in the on this project would help bring full advantage of this package declared by investing in the real PMRC had also introduced a “Key factor is an investor. Giving left that area under fear government efforts for construc- an economic turnaround. The and start their projects before estate sector by December 31, risk-sharing facility as a trustee them confidence by giving the has come back and playing tion of five million houses. construction industry is the back- December 31. 2020. for the government to encour- construction sector the status of their role in national devel- Series of meetings and deliber- bone of our economy and its pro- Abid Qayyum Sulehri, an econ- “Now low-income people can age banks to lend for low-cost the industry would help motivate opment. ations personally chaired by the gress would help overcome hous- omist and Executive Director build a house of 5-marla with housing. It had jointly with the them to invest more in this sec- He said that South and Prime Minister coupled with his ing units shortage, result in the SDPI, saw the construction sec- mortgage financing at 5 per insurance industry created a new tor. We are grateful to the PTI North Waziristan are full of unflinching commitment paved growth of allied industries and tor as a future driving force for cent.” Ejaz said the mortgage fi- conventional and Takaful product government for these initiatives,” precious stones, gold, sil- way for his dream to come true. jobs creation.” the economy and appreciated nancing was started in the United for low-income housing under the said Chief Executive Officer of ver, copper worth billions These efforts made the builder Chairman Naya Pakistan Hous- incentives for the construction States 82 years back to kick-start Naya Pakistan Program. Makeen Marketing Pvt. Limited of dollars, granite, marble community to eulogize this pro- ing and Development Authority industry that would finally ben- its economy and Pakistan was “The PTI government deserves Hassan Talal, a builder associate and 36000 million tonnes gram with hopes that the target (NAPHDA) Lt Gen (R) Anwar efit the poor. Builders and real far behind in terms of the home credit as not only it did not shy of Capital Smart City, Bahria of chromate. of five million houses was doable. Ali Hyder has expressed hope estate agents have also seen this mortgage financing as compared away from the challenges and re- Town, Blue World City, Lahore “The incentives offered by the that simplified documentation package as a major initiative for to the developed world. mained focused on the task but Smart City and other projects. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, November 09, 2020 Lok Virsa Briefs to hold Lok Mela symbol of Balochistan PAL to Musical hold “Iqbal Night Ambassador ISLAMABAD: National Conference” Nation’s unity: DG PNCA Institute of Folk and Tradi- tional Heritage (Lok Virsa) ISLAMABAD: On occas- would hold “Balochistan sion of the birth anniver- PNCA participation will add colors to Lok Mela as popular Folk artists Fazal Jutt Musical Night” tomorrow sary of Allama Muhammad (Monday) to celebrate the Iqbal, Pakistan Academy of and his team are entertaining the audience by presenting Folk stories like rich Balochi culture at annu- Letters (PAL) will hold an al Lok Mela. The night will “Iqbal Ambassador Confer- Heer and other stories and music in his own unique style feature renowed artists and ence” on November 10 at musicians to enthrall the au- President Secretariat. DNA dience with their outstand- Minister for Education and ing performances. Professional Training, Na- ISLAMABAD: Lok Mela is a symbol of Balochistan pavilion has tional History and Literary national unity and presents the true been setup by the Ba- Heritage, Shafqat Mahmood picture of diversity of Pakistani culture lochistan Directorate at and Ambassadors of differ- this was stated by Dr. Fouzia Saeed, the festival to show Ba- ent countries to Pakistan Director general Pakistan National lochistan’s rich culture and and Pakistani Iqbal Scholars Council of the Arts. The event provided traditions. Beautiful culture will attend the conference. unique opportunity to the artists from of Balochistan will be high- The Ambassador to Pakistan every corner of the country to gather lighted through embroidery, will shed light on Iqbal’s and provide opportunity to the visitors dresses, music and food, works in their countries. which is typically a rare find According to an official, the to get familiar with the folkloric life, art and music of Pakistan which otherwise in Islamabad,an official said conference will open new on Sunday. He said that the doors for the promotion of is not possible for everyone, she added. PNCA participation will add colors to Balochistan contingent will Iqbal’s art, personality and feature crafts people, folk philosophy. He said that Lok Mela as popular Folk artists Fazal Jutt and his team are entertaining the artists, folk musicians and work has been done on dance groups. Balochi mu- Iqbal in many countries of audience by presenting Folk stories like Heer and other stories and music in his sicians will mesmerize the the world similarly Allama audience with their melodi- Iqbal has addressed many own unique style. He performs daily at 2pm and the na - ous voices. Special Balochi personalities and many Dance has been prepared to countries of the world in his tional puppet theatre of PNCA is pre - senting daily puppet shows at 11 am captivate the audience with p o et r y a n d t h o u g h t . performances. – APP These references will be at the Lok Virsa open air theatre. The promoted in this conference Lok Mela, and as an annual event is very and progress will be made popular among the masses and people PAL to in the promotion of Iqbal’s from all walks of life visit the Mela to thought and philosophy in have a look at Pakistani art and craft. promote these countries. – APP The diplomatic community and expats in Pakistan also do take special interest Pakistani and avail the opportunity to have a look languages NUST ‘Global at the Pakistani traditional life culture and cuisine as every province presents ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Virtual Job their traditional food and music at their Academy of Letters (PAL) Fair’ from pavilions. It is also a source of promotion has started a project for of tourism. The DG PNCA said that Lok promotion of literature in Nov 20-21 Mela should also be arranged at all pro - 72 languages spoken in Pa- vincial capitals to provide opportunities kistan. The project would offer element of culture to DNA to the people of these areas as well to have a look of their own traditions and celebrate and value the Pa- ISLAMABAD: NUST Place- culture which would create the sense of kistani Languages by show- ment Office (NPO) will ar- ownership among these people. ing its origin, history and in- range a ‘Global Virtual Job f l u e n c e s t h r o u g h l i t e r a t u r e . Fair’ in collaboration with The project would establish Women Engineers Pakistan a “Museum of Pakistani Lan- and the World Bank South IEP holds awareness guages” to examine the his- Asia WePOWER Network in 12 security cameras tory, impact, and art of lan- the month of November. session on AI guages in incredible manner. According to NPO, this According to an official, the virtual job fair will be held The Resource Person explained main purpose of starting the from November 20-21 from installed at Sabzi Mandi the importance of using CCTV said project is to bring peo- ple closer to their language, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Paki- Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar ket union Abdullah Hanif On the occasion, Commit- stan Time). cameras for surveillance to showing that it is they who DNA Khan ad DIG (Operations) and other traders. tee members and security are the real “owners” and This year with the drastic Waqar Uddin Syed under Due to efforts of police guards were also briefed detect dubious activities impact of COVID-19 in every agents of change. ISLAMABAD: A total of 12 platform of and Neighborhood Watch about preventive measures ISLAMABAD: The institution of Engineers Pakistan, He said that some of Paki- sector, the Pakistani work- cameras at main gates of Neighborhood Watch Sys- Committee, it was told that of Covid-19. Rawalpindi-Islamabad Center (IEP-RIC) has held an force has been facing un- stani languages are in the Sabzi Mandi and 164 CCTV tem. On Sunday, SP In- 164 shop keepers have in- The visiting officials of awareness-session on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) danger zone adding that PAL precedented challenges. As cameras at shops have been dustrial Area zone Zubair stalled new CCTV cameras Islamabad police were en- for peace and security aimed at acquainting the budding an innovative solution, Na- has begun work on short installed after coordination Ahmed Sheikh alongwith while 12 cameras have been sured full cooperation in professionals with modern gadgets, applications and term and long-term projects tional University of Science of police with traders as the DSP Khalid Awan, SHO already installed at main implementation of SOPs techniques. The session was specially arranged by the for 72 languages. – APP and Technology (NUST) has latter were sensitized about Sabzi Mandi, Chairman gates of Sabzi Mandi. Three to avoid spread of coro- IEP-RIC for the graduate engineers for keeping them joined forces as Academic proper security measures market Committee Khush- safe city cameras are al- navirus. Police efforts to abreast with the application of AI for monitoring and and Outreach Partners with in the area. dil khan Hoti visited the ready functional there while ensure security were also tracking various kinds of crimes and acts of terrorism, 1,08,680 Women Engineers Pakistan Such coordination is be- sabzi mandi and checked 30 guards are perform- lauded and evey possible a news release said on Sunday. Dr Mudassar Raza, who and the World Bank South ing ensured following di- the security arrangements ing security duty in Sabzi cooperation was assured is working with COMSATS, was the Resource Person. drivers Asia WePOWER Network, rections of IGP Islamabad along with Chairman Mar- Mandi to maintain peace. to further improve it. along with other commu- spoke at length on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence in fined during nities to help organize Pa- Automated Visual for Sustaining Peace and Security.” Secretary IEP Islamabad Gp. Capt (r) Engr Najamuddin ongoing year kistan’s largest virtual job MoCC to fair with a mission to help conducted the session and introduced the topic by explain- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad connect employers and job E&P companies make 90 launch 'Olive ing its significance for counter-terrorism and security sur- Traffic Police (ITP) has is- seekers with digital ease. veillance. The Resource Person explained the importance sued 1,08680 fine tickets This event is completely Tsunami' of using CCTV cameras for surveillance to detect dubious during the ongoing year to free of cost, and features discoveries in last six years activities. It was also mentioned that on many aspects the those drivers involved in some of the biggest com- ISLAMABAD: Exploration available with APP. The E&P data to assess the potential project soon computer-based robots have successfully replaced human careless driving on roads. and Production (E&P) com- companies, during first two of hydrocarbon deposits in beings in running security systems. Senior Superintendent of panies in Pakistani science, ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Cli- panies have made around years of the Pakistan Tehreek- different pockets during the Dr Raza apprised multifarious areas where the AI could Police (Traffic) Farrukh technology, engineering mate Change (MoCC))would 90 oil and gas discoveries in i-Insaf (PTI) government, two-year period. Pakistan’s to- be used for peace and security, besides effectively con- Rasheed said that special and energy fields. Detailed soon launch 'Olive Tsunami' different parts of the country made 26 finds and added tal sedimentary area is around trolling the spread of coronavirus. Chairman of IEP-RIC squads have been consti- information about the event project to increase the quan- during the last six years. 9,444 BPD (Barrels per Day) 827,268 square kilometers, Engr Hafiz Ehsaan Islamabad thanked the Resource per- tuted to take action against is available at the NUST tity of fruit trees like mulberry The companies found 12, 24, oil and 218 MMCFD (Million out of which 320, 741 KM or son for enlightening the participants with valuable knowl- careless drivers putting Placement Portal. and Whortleberry in various 17, 22, 12 and 3 hydrocarbon Cubic Feet per Day) gas in 39 per cent of the area was un- edge about Artificial Intelligence. – APP their own and others lives at Considering the lapse in areas of the country A senior deposits in 2015, 2016, 2017, the national pool against the der exploration. The country’s risk. He also asked to adopt hiring and internships this official of Forest department 2018, 2019 and 2020 respec- depletion of 9611 BPD oil and existing gas production stood decent attitude with road year, NUST also encourage on Sunday said, "We were also tively, out of which 10 were 279 MMCFD gas from the op- at around 3.7 billion Cubic users and ensure implemen- the students to take part in in touch with Ministry of Food Jaun Elia remembered discovered in different parts erational wells. Feet per Day (BCFD) against tation on policy of `Phele STEM Forward Pre-Event and Agriculture and Research of Punjab, 69 in Sindh, eight While, the companies have the demand of 6 BCFD, add- ISLAMABAD: Eminent Urdu poet, scholar and philoso - Salam-Phir Kalam’. Professional Development in this regard ". MoCC was in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and acquired around 5,110 2D ing the gas reserves were de- pher Jaun Elia was remembered on his 18th death anni - He said that all officials have Workshops as well. The planning to plant these kinds three in Balochistan, accord- Line-Kilometer and 2,693 pleting at the ratio of 9.5 per versary yesterday, media reported. been directed for strict ac- three pre-event workshops of trees in areas of Chakwal, ing to an official document Square-Kilometer seismic cent per year. – APP Born in 14 December 1931 as Syed Sibt-e-Ashgar Naqvi tion against those involved are being arranged for the Hungu and KP, he told APP. in Amroha, Jaun Elia began writing poetry at the age in careless driving and en- aspiring students who in- He added that an estimated of 8 but published his first collection, Shayad, when he sure steps for safe road envi- tend to attend the virtual amount of Rs 1.2 billion has was 60. During his youth, Pakistan became an independ - ronment in the city. He said job fair and apply for the been allocated for the project ent Muslim state. He therefore, migrated to Pakistan in that directions have been employment opportunity. as government was taking pos- 1957, and decided to live in Karachi. made to ensure renewed itive initiatives for the devel- Jaun Elia was the brother of Rais Amrohvi and Syed Mu - efforts for awareness about opment of forestation in the MoHR hammad Taqi, who were journalists and psychoanalysts. traffic rules among citizens country. Olive is considered to His poetry collections included Sukhan Meri Uda - by ITP education wing. He facilitates be the most useful and benefi- see Hai, Zakham-e-Umeed, Mubada, Tumharey Aur directed ITP’s teams to visit cial fruit which is why various Mere Darmiyan, Daricha Haye Kheyal, Qitaat, Jaun educational institutions to 108,065 steps have been taken for its Elia Ki Tamam Ghazlain (parts I-III) and Inshaye aur create traffic sense as sever- promotion in ongoing project people Mazaameen al students have joined ITP under 'Ten Billion Tree Tsuna- Jaun Elia died on 8 November 2002 in Karachi at the as traffic volunteers. – APP ISLAMABAD: Ministry mi programe.' – APP aged of 70. – APP of Human Rights helpline (1099) for Legal Advice on 125 person Human Rights Violations provided its services to held over 108,065 people from Janu- SOPs arary 2020 till September ANF seizes drugs valuing US$ 67.871 million 2020. According to details, violations legal services were provided ANF Rawalpindi, the staff of Police Station Regional Directorate Rawalpindi, establishing a naka ISLAMABAD: The Islama- to 3,464 people, legal advice near Motorway Link Road, Tehsil & District Islamabad, stopped Daewoo Bus and recovered bad Capital Territory (ICT) and instant referrals to rel- administration has arrested evant department through 4.400 Kg Hashish from shoulder bag of the accused Rafiq Ahmed resident of Islamabad 125 individuals and sealed 77 calls to 1108 people, legal shops over non-compliance advice and referral through ISLAMABAD: The Anti Nar- Balochistan, Quetta recovered sil & District Islamabad, stopped shopping bags. of arrested lady accused. of anti-coronavirus Stand- calls to 2215 and legal ad- cotics Force (ANF) has seized 1669 Kg Hashish from a dry rainy Daewoo Bus and recovered In third operation, Police Station In fifth operation, the staff of Po- ard Operating Procedures vice and referrals through 1922.148 Kilograms (kg) narcot- nallah at Killi Dolangi Tehsil Gu- 4.400 Kg Hashish from shoulder Dina intercepted a Toyota Corolla lice Station Dina intercepted a (SOPs) across the city during letters to 34 people and ics valuing US$ 67.871 million listan and District Qilla Abdullah. bag of the accused Rafiq Ahmed Car during a naka at Tarakai Toll Suzuki Alto Car during a naka at the last week. The authorities legal advice was provided to internationally by conducting In another operation, the staff resident of Islamabad. Plaza, Main G.T Road Sohawa, Motorway Link Road, Tehsil & imposed fine of Rs1,91,500 to 107 people visitors through as many as 17 counter-narcotics of Police Station Gwadar recov- In another operation, Police Sta- District Jhelum and recovered 2 District Islamabad, and 3.300 Kg shops by conducting 1,1,62 applications, fax and emails. strikes throughout the country. ered 78 Kg Amphetamine (with tion ANF Islamabad, intercepted Kgs Hashish from secret cavities Hashish recovered from the per- inspections, an ICT spokes- The helpline officials did According to ANF weekly re- packing) from Kalar Kolanch in a suspected consignment at Air of the said vehicle. sonal possession of arrested ac- man told APP on Sunday. 8360 follow-up calls while port,a copy available with APP, mountain hidden in bushes at Express International Courier Two accused namely Shehzad cused namely Shakeel Khan (Driv- ICT has sealed four hotels, 13178 violence victims were the Force also arrested 19 cul- District Gwadar. Service, GPO Al-Aman Plaza Akhtar, Rana Muhammad Arshad er), Abid Khan and Muhammad three wedding halls and nine call backed during this time prits including 3 ladies and im- In third operation, Police Station Rawalpindi and apprehended an residents of AJK were arrested on Jalal residents of Peshawar. restaurants during this time span, an official of MoHR told pounded 7 vehicles. Quetta recovered 6 Kg Opium accused namely Irtaza Ali resi- the spot. In sixth operation, the staff Po- span. The teams of law en- APP. The officials said objec- The seized drugs comprised of and 21 Kg Hashish alongwith Mo- dent of Rawalpindi who was try- In fourth operation, Police Station lice Station Regional Directorate forcement agencies including tives of the Helpline for legal 1782.3 Kg Hashish, 8.698 Kg Her- torcycle at Pishin road near Yaro ing to book parcel/consignment Dina apprehend a lady accused Rawalpindi establishing naka police, rangers and officials advice on Human Rights vio- oin, 51.600 Kg Opium, 78 Kg Am- Chowk District Pishin. on behalf of Syed Ali Hamza namely Mehr Zarin resident of near Motorway link road Tehsil & of district administration in- lations were in line with the phetamine and 1.550 Kg Roche ANF Rawalpindi, the staff of Po- Kazmi resident of Rawalpindi to Swabi during a naka at Tarakai District Islamabad and recovered tensified crackdown against social sector programmes of Tabs (Rivtril Clonazepam). lice Station Regional Directorate Saleem a resident of UK and re- Toll Plaza, Main G.T Road, Shoa- 2.200 Kg Hashish from arrested those who were not wearing the government. – APP ANF Balochistan, the staff of Po- Rawalpindi, establishing a naka covered 2.340 Kg Heroin which wa, District Jhelum and recovered accused, Muhammad Rahim resi- lice Station Regional Directorate near Motorway Link Road, Teh- was concealed in polythene 2.200 Kg Heroin from lady purse dent of Charsadda. – APP face masks. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, November 09, 2020 ‘No one Briefs allowed to disrespect Govt to our Prophet construct (SAW)’ 31 National PESHAWAR: Federal Minis- ter for Interfaith Harmony parks Noorul Haq Qadri Sunday strongly condemned blas- ISLAMABAD: Ministry of phemy caricatures recently Climate Change has final- published in France and ized a plan to develop 31 said that Prime Minister national parks across the Imran Khan and Turk Pres- country under Ramsar Con- ident Tayyip Erdogan have vention through Protected sent condemnation letters Areas Initiative project to on this heinous act to all Is- improve conservation and lamic countries. strengthen biodiversity and Addressing a National Me- ecosystems. laadun Nabi Conference Officials informed APP that held at Mula Gori here, he national parks would be de- said each and every Muslim veloped in Punjab, Sindh, has a great respect for their Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prophet Muhammad (peace and Gilgit-Baltistan. A sum be upon him) and no one of Rs 571.58 million has would be allowed to target been reserved for conserva- the personality of Hazrat tion of parks. Muhammad (peace be upon The overall objective of him). He said action taken Protected Areas compo- by both the Muslim’s lead- nent under the ‘Ten Billion ers was commendable and Tree Tsunami Programme’ we would never be resisted was to improve the overall for sacrifices in future on conservation of the existing protection of personality of Protected Areas; encourage Prophet (PBUH). He said eco-tourism, community en- voices on blasphemy have gagement and job creation been raised on the parlia- through conservation and ISLAMABAD: Chief Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazal ur Rehman addressing to the media after the PDM’s meeting. – DNA ment’s floor while the pro- also to improve quality and test demonstrations against sustainable management of French government are these areas. being held in different coun- He said impact of the pro- tries across the globe. ject would reflect through FPCCI stresses investment for He said the preaching of management planning of Prophet Hazrat Muham- the national parks and its mad (PBUH) has given the infrastructure; boundary de- beacons of righteous for marcation; pathways; safe- humanity and following his guarding biodiversity and environmental improvement teachings is a success in ecosystems. – APP this world and in the here- Environmental investments not only bring financial benefits to the corporate sector after. He said we can shed Date for our blood for the sake of our but also cut down pollution, said Munir Ahmed, Devcom-Pakistan Executive Director prophet’s disrespect. SSBC Federal Minister welcomed and Dy. Convener FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Environment holding of Melaadun Nabi challenge of Commerce and Industry (FPC- holders. “The government should Altaf said businessmen are always pollution. Capital Development Conference and said that we DNA CI) Central Standing Committee on bridge the trust deficit and engage receptive if approached rationally to Authority (CDA) should develop are real followers of Proph- extended Environment and Climate Change. the local businessmen into the lo- convince them. The sector I-9 steel public-private partnership models et (PBUH) and relations of ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a we- The speakers included Water and cal environmental solutions with industry in Islamabad was polluting to engage local industry, corporate love and respect with our DNA binar said government, corporate Climate expert Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, small investments at the district the air. We approached them with sectors and traders for sanitation, preacher (PBUH) would be sector and experts make a dynam- Pakistan Environmental Protection level. For the large interventions, a carbon-selling model. One adopt- water conservation, waste manage- continued till death. – APP ISLAMABAD: The aspiring ic triangle for an urban sustainable Agency (Pak-EPA) Director General the government should give incen- ed and seven others followed him. ment and air pollution. Ahmed said student with great busi- adaptation model. Corporate sec- Farzana Altaf, Executive Director tives and invest in from the public They all recovered their investment the civil society and experts should ness ideas can become the tor shall come out of discretionary Devcom-Pakistan and FPCCI Dep- exchequer. All the interventions in the first six months by selling pilot an awareness campaign on en- Science Day part of the second batch of social charity and environmental uty Convener of Central Standing for the investments shall be pre- carbon to other manufacturers they vironmental investments with the celebrations Student Startup Business services to social investment Committee on Environment and pared by the independent experts collected from the chimneys of their support of Pak-EPA for the twin-cit- Center (SSBC) Challenge plans at district level including en- Climate Change Munir Ahmed, with the consultation of local com- industries. Awareness in the first ies. We all need clean, green and to be held at 2020 after extension in the vironmental interventions. Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce munities and civil society groups.” step that is needed where the ex- sustainable cities but no one likes closing date for applying till The experts said Environment is and Industry (RCCI) head of women AT Sheikh said we need to under- pert could help the government and to lead and take initiative. COMSTECH November 15. not limited to tree-plantation or entrepreneurship Fouzia Qazi, Pres- stand that the government is short the corporate sector. Collaboration RCCI executive member Fouzia According to an official water conservation. It starts from ton University Disaster Research of funds for sustainable urban ad- and enforcement come at a later Qazi said they have launched some DNA source, the closing date for the provision of safe drinking wa- Institute Director Dr. Allah Wadayo aptation while businessmen lack stage, she said. environmental improvement initia- applying in the challenge has ter to sanitation, waste collection Baloch, and National Institute of sufficient knowledge and expertise Devcom-Pakistan Executive Di- tives and the RCCI members would ISLAMABAD: The World been extended to facilitate to its segregation and disposal, Population Studies (NIPS) research for unconventional investments. rector and Dy. Convener FPCCI be interested to be part of urban Science Day for Peace and those who were unable to clean air to cost-efficient green en- fellow Aneela Bibi. Corporate sector can fill the invest- Central Standing Committee on management schemes if invited by Development will be cel- apply due to the COVID-19 ergy and a healthy environment. Water and Climate expert Ali ment gap while the environmental Environment Munir Ahmed said the government. She said women ebrated on November 10 pandemic. SSBC is a joint in- The webinar was organized by the Tauqeer Sheikh presented a sus- experts can equip the corporate “Environmental investments not entrepreneurs can contribute in (Tuesday) at COMSTECH itiative of the Higher Educa- Development Communications Net- tainable urban adaptation model sector with knowledge. It could be only bring financial benefits to the awareness raising campaigns to under this year’s theme “Sci- tion Commission of Pakistan work (Devcom-Pakistan) and the which he said should be based on a win-win situation for all. corporate sector but also cut down reduce consumption, and manage- ence for and with Society”. (HEC), Promotion of Educa- Federation of Pakistan Chambers the synergy and trust of the stake- Pak-EPA Director General Farzana environmental degradation and ment of the domestic waste. The convening power of the tion in Pakistan Foundation World Science Day provides (PEP) and the National Uni- us with an opportunity to versity of Sciences and Tech- Chances share good practices and nology (NUST), aiming to 255 new Corona Parliamentarians asked to fulfill provide guidance to improve support and launch student of smog the inter-linkages between start ups. science and society to re- The initiative is aimed at cases reported in Capital assets’ submission requirement solve global challenges such promoting the talented ISLAMABAD: The Election will submit to the Commis- fails to submit the state- as the current pandemic. student and entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD: Spokesman Commission of Pakistan sion, on or before Decem- ment of assets and liabili- The mega event will be or- through enhancing their in capital: NCOC Pakistan Meteorological (ECP) has drawn attention ber 31st each year, a copy ties by the fifteenth day of ganized by United Nations practical learning experi- ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Center Department (PMD) Dr of members of the parlia- of statement of assets and January and such member Educational, Scientific and ence at the university. (NCOC) on Coronavirus Sunday said that 255 new COV- Khalid Malik Sunday said ment and provincial assem- liabilities including assets will cease to function till he Cultural Organization (UN- NUST SSBC is situated ID-19 cases were reported from the federal capital during that in coming days chanc- blies towards mandatory and liabilities of his spouse or she files the statement of ESCO) in collaboration with within TechOne Incuba- last 24 hours. According to an official of NCOC, as many es of smog ‘Air Quality In- requirement under Section and dependent children as assets and liabilities. Commission on Science and tor NUST and offers free as 302 cases were reported on Saturday which was the dex’ (AQI) would increase 137 of the Elections Act, on the preceding thirtieth The ECP said that the pre- Technology for Sustainable co-working space, seed highest number of cases reported in a day during last one in federal capital. He said 2017 on submission of year- day of June on Form B. scribed form along with Development in the South funding, incubation facili- month. He said that so far 21,557 cases were reported that smog might increase ly statements of assets and The commission, on the first instructions and guidelines (COMSATS), ties, and opportunities to from the federal capital while 238 deaths were reported around 200-250(AQI) in cap- liabilities. day of January each year prepared in this regard can Organization of Islamic Co- participate in national and from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) while 18,971 pa- ital which considered to be According to ECP, all parlia- through a press release, will be obtained free of cost operation Standing Com- international events. tients had been recovered completely. in an unhealthy trend. He mentarians have to submit publish the names of mem- from the Election Commis- mittee on Scientific and SSBC focuses on driving in- Meanwhile, on the direction of Ministry of National Health underlined the need that to the ECP by December bers who failed to submit sion Secretariat, Islama- Technological Cooperation novation and entrepreneur- Services, the district administration of Islamabad had con- people should follow the 31st, 2020, yearly state- the requisite statement of bad, offices of Provincial (COMSTECH), Econom- ship and using linkages with tinued smart lockdown in different streets of Islamabad to SOP’s while going outside ments of assets and liabili- assets and liabilities within Election Commissioners in ic Cooperation Organiza- the industry to identify val- reduce transmission of the infection in selected streets as it directly effects on the ties including their spouse the period specified under each Province, Senate Sec- tion Science Foundation ue-added opportunities that and other sectors of Islamabad. As per direction of Dis- lungs. Adding that Lahore,- and dependent children as sub-section (1). retariat, National Assembly (ECOSF), Pakistan Science can be commercialised. trict administration, five sectors will be sealed in the next Faisalabad and its adjoining on the preceding 30th day The Commission will, on the Secretariat and Secretariats Foundation (PSF) and Paki- In order to be eligible for 24 hours for emerging as Covid hot spots included G-6/2, areas having intense smog of June on Form-B. sixteenth day of January, by of Provincial Assemblies. stan Academy of Sciences the SSBC Challenge 2020, G9/1, G-10/4, I-8/3 and I-8/4. Schools, Mosques, shopping due to vehicle pollution and It added as per reproduced an order suspend the mem- Form can also be download- (PAS). Federal Minister participants must either centers and parks will be closed and assistant commis- industrial pollution compar- requirement, every member bership of a member of an ed from the ECP's website for Science and Technolo- be final year Bachelors stu- sioners of the areas will ensure arrangements. Residents atively other areas. – APP of an assembly and Senate assembly and Senate who www.ecp.gov.pk. – APP gy, Chaudhry Fawad Hus- dents, Masters students, or have been asked to cooperate with the administration in sain will be the chief guest PhD students from constitu- its efforts against corona. They also started taking actions on the occasion while re- ent schools and colleges of on violation of SOPs related with the Corona while visiting NLPD to hold two-day Int’l Iqbal conference nowned Scientist, Dr At- NUST. The winning teams marriage halls, markets and petrol pumps by its inspec- ISLAMABAD: In connection with birth anniversary of ing Prof. Fatah Muhammad Malik, Iftikhar Arif, Khalid ta-ur-Rahman will deliver will receive seed funding, tion teams. The administration also sealed schools, shops, Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, National Masood, Dr Basera Ambreen, Dr Rauf Bareekh, Dr key note address virtually one-year co-working space workshop and restaurants on violation of SOPs. Language Promotion Department (NLPD) will organ - Saeeda Tahir, Dr Aena Sawarwa, Dr Ibraheem Muham - on the topic “Enhancing free-of-cost, and access to all The inspection teams also issued notices to marriage ize a two-day “International Iqbal Conference “ on No - mad Ibraheem, Dr Ali beyat, and Dr Asman Belan from national capacities for evi- incubation facilities. – APP halls besides imposing fines on owners of different shops. vember 9 and 10. Turkey would also participate, he told APP. He said dence-based policy making”. Assistant Commissioner (Saddar) in crackdown against Federal Minister for Education and Professional Train- Eminent Scholar from all over the country and abroad ‘Govt to marquees in E-11 on violation of timings and COVID SOPs ing, National History and Literary Heritage, Shafaqat would express their views at this conference. Aerial firing particularly not wearing masks, also sealed three mar- Mehmood will be the chief guest of the conference aimed From Allama Iqbal’s family, Justice (Retd) Begum Nasira improve quees while managers of three other arrested and lodged to explore new aspects of Iqbal’s philosophy and poetry. Javed Iqbal, Senator Waleed Iqbal, Muneeb Iqbal and creating FIRs on gross violation of SOPs. Commenting on the sit- According to an official of NLPD, Parliamentary Secre - Iqbal Salah-ud-din would attend the conference. literacy uation, an official of Ministry of National health Services tary, National Heritage and Culture Division will also The conference would shed light on contributions of the nuisance for rate among said that several local level administrative decisions were participate in coneference to share her thoughts about great poet for Urdu literature and his role in the creation residents made to control the disease. – DNA Poet of the East. Renowned literary figures includ - of Pakistan, he stated. – APP women’ DNA DNA RAWALPINDI: Residents living in the jurisdiction of ISLAMABAD: Secretary Waris Khan Police Station Women Parliamentary COMSATS extends membership offer to Bosnia have complained aerial fir- Caucus (WPC) Munaza ing a constant nuisance for Hassan said Government The brief meeting was held during a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Bosnia to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. them creating a lot of prob- was committed to im- lems for the locality. prove literacy rate among SakibForic, in honor of Honorable Chairman of the Presidency. On the occasion, Dr. Zaidi apprised the The residents of the area women. HonorableSefikDzaferovic of COMSATS and presented him with COMSATS’ membership documents also alleged that police and In a statement here on district administration are Sunday,she said an educat- ed by the Ambassador of and Technology for Sus- South. It was also noted not taking any action, fear- ed girl was the guarantee DNA Bosnia and Herzegovi- tainable Development in that COMSATS Network ing that this can be resulted to informed decision-mak- na to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. the South (COMSATS), of S&T Centers at pres- in death or injury of anyone ing,valuable economic ISLAMABAD: Executive SakibForic, in honor of which at present has 27 ent has 24 scientific and if not checked. Fireworks partnerships and safe Director of the Commis- Honorable Chairman of countries from across the academic institutions as and aerial firing have not motherhood. sion on Science and Tech- the Presidency. On the globe as Member States. members. only become a routine in Adding that female stu- nology for Sustainable occasion, Dr. Zaidi ap- It was also highlighted The dinner was also at- marriages in this area but dents must be encouraged Development in the South prised the HonorableSe- that COMSATS has three tended by various dig- considered to be a part of and prioritized for various (COMSATS), Dr. S. M. Ju- fikDzaferovic of COM- statutory bodies; the nitaries, including the celebrations.Whereas Waris initiatives taken by the naid Zaidi, met the Chair- SATS and presented him Consultative Committee President of Azad Jammu Khan police conducted op- government. man of the Presidency of with COMSATS’ member- (comprising the national Kashmir, H.E. Mr. Masood eration, and arrested three She said an educated, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ship documents. focal points in Member Khan; Federal Minister for accused disturbing peace of healthy and empowered H.E. Mr. SefikDzaferovic, The Honorable Chairman States); the Coordinating Interior, H.E. Mr. Ijaz Ah- people through loud music. woman on the deci- during his recent state of the Presidency of Bos- Council (comprising the mad Shah; State Minister The arrested accused were sion-making table best per- visit to Pakistan and ex- nia & Herzegovina was heads of Network of Inter- for Climate Change, Ms. identified as Babar, Akhtar sonifies the state of peace tended the offer of COM- briefed that the Presi- national S&T Centers of Zartaj Gul; Foreign Sec- and Faisal. The sound sys- and progress. SATS’ membership to the dent of Ghana, Honora- Excellence; and the Tech- retary of Pakistan, H.E. tem was also recovered This would help to improve Republic of Bosnia and ble Nana Addo Dankwa nical Advisory Committee Mr. Sohail Mahmood; and from the possession of the health indicators and also Herzegovina. Akufo-Addo, is the incum- (comprising senior sci- Ambassadors of Azerbai- accused and a case was reg- facilitate de-radicalization. The brief meeting was bent Chairperson of the entists and technologists jan, Jordan, Turkey and istered under Sound Act held during a dinner host- Commission on Science from the North and the Palestine. against all of them. Monday, November 09, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily The right to protest Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Joe Biden’s policies Deputy Editor: Abid Raza OLICE brutality and undue use of force are terrible occurrences everywhere around the world and need to ABC CERTIFIED for the US be immediately investigated in order to preserve the P Vol: 01 Issue: 193 Muhammad Omar Iftikhar integrity of law and order. The stakes become even higher when undue force by officials is applied during a protest—it Email: [email protected] threatens both the right to life and right to protest. Law en- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 HE era of Donald Trump as President ends. With forcement officials are meant to protect peaceful protestors, Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad it ends the period of confusion and chaos. Presi- not put their lives at risk. T dent-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris envision bringing prosperity to the US and bridge the That is why the recent incident of a death of a farmer, by al- relationships with their allies. The damage that Trump did to leged police brutality, is so deplorable. The protest had been US national politics and international relations is expected arranged legally by a group of farmers who had gathered on to be undone with Biden-Harris taking oath and entering the Tuesday for demanding fixing the support prices of wheat at White House in January 2021. There was a stark difference Rs2,000 and of sugarcane at Rs300 per 40 kg, and introducing between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Where Trump never a flat rate of Rs5 per unit for farm tubewells. These were rea- held any government office when he assumed Presidency in sonable demands that farmers had every right to register their 2017, Biden comes with credible and substantial experience. protest for. Instead, one of the protesters, Ashfaq Langrial, ex- He was a US Senator from Delaware (1973 - 2009) and the pired during the protest under mysterious circumstances, with 47th Vice President of the US (2009 - 2017). his fellow protestors claiming that it was due to police torture Biden-Harris and their administration is expected to make and inhaling fumes from chemical-mixed water used by the po- appropriate changes to the many sectors of the country that lice water-cannon against the protestors. were mishandled by Trump. During his speeches leading to The death of a protestor because of alleged police brutality is the 2020 US elections, Biden talked about Covid-19, climate, horrific and holds a lot of weight—it is an attack against free economy, healthcare, foreign policy, among other important speech and protest. Protest is the fundamental right of every topics. It is believed that he will address them once he enters citizen, yet unfortunately this right does not seem to be taken office of the President in January 2021. According to Biden, seriously by the state. Too many small protests, particularly he envisions establishing a national contact-tracing program. by non-influential and underprivileged groups like farmers are There will be ten testing centers in every state so most num- met with police harassment regularly. Measures like water can- ber of people can take benefit from it. Biden also focuses on nons or fumes require a strict threshold of violence to be used; climate change. He assured that the US will be re-joining the yet this threshold is rarely respected, with law enforcement Paris climate agreement once he becomes the President. regularly using these tactics to disperse protesters. He also wants to see the US reach net-zero emissions by The government has been claiming how tolerant it is by allow- 2050. At the economic forefront, Biden wants to raise taxes ing the PDM protests—it needs to walk the walk by investigat- for high earners to generate possibilities to pay for invest- ing police misconduct in these smaller, less-televised protests ment in the public services sector. This tax augmentation will also. This death needs to be investigated, the victim’s family affect those who earn more than $400,000 a year. Moreover, given justice and the claim of alleged use of chemicals in water the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, which needs to be taken very seriously. Biden has called for raising it to $15 an hour. ‘Islam’ is not in crisis, liberalism is ARLIER this month, French President Emmanuel Ma- carceral logics of nation-states. a discourse which serves as nothing more than a cover to Asad Dandia cron declared in an address to the nation that “Islam The growing body of scholarly literature on Islam in the avoid grappling with the very complicated histories that E is a religion that is in crisis today all over the world”. English language, be it in academic settings or in normative brought the “Muslim world” to where it is today. In the same speech, he unveiled a political programme for confessional settings (with the two often cross-pollinating What is overlooked is that despite all of this, the spirit of strengthening laicité, France’s unique iteration of secularism one another) – led by Muslims – further bears witness to the Arab Spring is alive and well and has extended to Iraq, Today, Muslim that stringently restricts religion in the public sphere. Since the flourishing of Islam in the West. It is safe to say that Algeria, Sudan and Lebanon in the last year. Palestinians then, a brutal decapitation of a schoolteacher, the vicious English, once a language of Empire, reclaimed by its sub- and Kashmiris maintain their decades-long struggles for communities are spending stabbing of two Muslim women and diplomatic spats have jects and their descendants and now globalised, is as much justice and rights against ostensibly liberal democracies. less time seeking a seat reignited global anxieties about the entanglement between an “Islamic” language as are Persian or Malay. Women’s and minority-led movements in Turkey, Pakistan Islam and laicité. Much has been written about France’s In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, Muslims – particularly and Iran continue to galvanise against discrimination, patri- at the table and more weaponisation of laicité to discriminate against Muslims and in the United States – were compelled to position them- archy and state violence. We ought to interrogate the kind on the history of French liberalism as a rationale for the bru- selves as loyal patriots committed to the myths of American of liberalism where American and French warplanes and time building tables of tal colonisation of millions of peoples across Asia and Africa exceptionalism in order to avoid being suspected of being a corporations can permeate borders in one direction while – what it called its “mission civilisatrice” (civilising mission). fifth column. For a long time, Muslims sought a “seat at the refugees are kept out from the other; where the advance- their own, without having This violence is as much part of French history as its revolu- table” to demonstrate this loyalty. ment of this liberalism depends on the entrenchment of tionary triad of liberté, égalité, and fraternité (liberty, equal- Today, Muslim communities are spending less time seeking illiberal regimes and policies; where what was previously to pander to power. ity and fraternity). It is only the latter, however, that is ever a seat at the table and more time building tables of their own, colonial exploitation by imperial metropoles is now trans- They are articulating a mentioned as France’s contribution to modernity. There is without having to pander to power. They are articulating a lated into postcolonial extortion, sanctions and threats via seldom a reckoning with the dark underbelly of liberalism, consciousness with an acute awareness of the various struc- international institutions and corporations. consciousness with an and the unparalleled violence that was, and continues to be, tures of Islamophobic violence that have in large part been When the world at large is witnessing an unprecedented meted out to its historic Others. But Muslims – having borne responsible for shaping their global dispossession, subju- surge in far-right movements, the breakdown of govern- acute awareness of the the brunt of French (and other) colonialism, imperialism and gation, surveillance and more. And yes, that includes chal- ing institutions, skyrocketing inequalities and impending racist violence – know it all too well. Indeed, for many, Ma- lenging the state violence exerted by places like the US and climate catastrophe, it astonishes that one could suggest various structures of cron’s call for an “Islam of the Enlightenment” is viewed as France. Like other traditions that challenge the hegemony that Muslims or “Islam” are uniquely in crisis. We would the latest development in that history. of the dominating global order of racial capitalism and white do better to understand that our challenges are intercon- Islamophobic violence that When I first read Macron’s remarks about Islam in crisis, supremacy, be it Black, Indigenous, Marxist or feminist tra- nected, and to suggest that “Islam” is the sole – or even a have in large part been the immediate question that occurred to me was: Who is ditions – all of which intersect and inform each other – the meaningful – unit of analysis or explanatory factor for crisis this “Islam” and has anyone checked up on them? The truth Islamic tradition has carved its place as one that has its own is tenuous at best. It is in fact liberalism – the political phi- responsible for shaping is that the trope of “Islam” as Enlightenment liberalism’s critiques to offer, drawing from a 1,400-year heritage span- losophy birthed out of the Enlightenment which marshalled oppositional foil has been discussed so much that it need ning from the Americas to Morocco to Indonesia. I would freedom, equality, and autonomy – that is in crisis. Its ide- their global dispossession, not be examined here. Let us, however, take Macron’s argue this is a testament to the richness and vibrancy of the als are hardly exclusively of European provenance, being as statement descriptively: Is Islam in crisis? To answer that Muslim community than to its stagnation or backwardness. they are present in numerous non-European traditions, but subjugation, surveillance question, we would have to begin with defining the terms. But what if by “Islam”, Macron meant the Muslim world? it is Europe’s stream that dominates the global terrain to- If by “Islam”, Macron means Muslim minorities in North There is no doubt that the “Muslim world” (in quotes be- day. From the left, liberalism is charged with being founded and more. And yes, that America and Western Europe, then on the contrary, there cause the category is not without its problematics) is strug- upon violent and racist dispossession of its historic Others includes challenging the has never been a more exciting time to be Muslim. In fact, gling. The aftermath of the Arab Spring has thus far had and birthing the system of global inequality that exists to- it is precisely in “the West” – which Macron and his prede- mixed results, most devastating in Syria, Libya and Yemen. day. Its staunchest critics from this side include American state violence exerted cessors have long positioned as the antithesis of “Islam” The Israeli occupation of Palestine and the Indian occupa- philosopher Cornel West and Indian writer Pankaj Mishra. – where some of the richest discourses among Muslims are tion of Kashmir continue unabated. Right-wing nationalist These critics argue that the “chickens have come home to by places like the US emerging. The advent of mass literacy, mass migration and movements have either overtaken or are gaining ground in roost” for liberal states, as the violence they wrought upon information technology (including social media) have col- Turkey and Pakistan. Dissidents continue to be imprisoned the world’s masses has now exposed their cracks, which can and France. Like other lectively facilitated a vibrant cultural and intellectual trans- in Iran. The Gulf Arab monarchies marshal a façade of so- no longer be veiled by the veneer of equality and freedom, formation among Muslims in the Global North, the likes cial liberalisation that is overshadowed by the quashing of which were conditional to begin with. traditions that challenge of which preceding generations could never have imagined. political rights. Iraq and Afghanistan remain entangled in While critics from the left may cherish the freedoms of the hegemony of the Never have more Muslims been so actively engaged in cre- myriad power struggles amid the fallout of America’s for- liberalism with the aim of transcending them through po- atively studying, interpreting, contesting and embodying ever wars. The Balkans are seeing a revival of the same ex- litical economy, liberalism’s critics from the right – such dominating global order of their tradition as they are today. clusionary nativism that led to the Bosnian genocide. Mean- as American scholars Patrick Deneen and Adrian Vermeule Muslim women are bringing to the fore their subjectivities while, Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and Uighur Muslims – castigate its very foundations. They view it as an atomis- racial capitalism and white to assert their agency and challenge traditional authority in Xinjiang face genocide in the present day. ing and suffocating ideology that untethers human beings in exegesis, ethics, politics and more, without the need for While many of these crises overlap, each of them is also from any sense of community or social commitment to one supremacy, be it Black, white liberal saviours. Black Muslims and Muslims of Afri- the consequence of particular historical circumstances that another. While the left and right may disagree on the solu- can descent, whose long history of resistance in the Ameri- demand rigorous analyses which are beyond the purview of tions, both know that the time for liberalism’s reckoning has Indigenous, Marxist or cas is well-documented, are at the forefront of social justice this essay. Even a cursory glance at the factors that shaped come. Even American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, feminist traditions organising, calling on people to think more capaciously them makes it very clear that these crises can hardly be patron-saint of liberalism, is sounding the alarm bells. about imagining a world beyond policing, prisons and the boxed into a totalising discourse about “Islam in crisis” – – Courtesy: Al Jazeera COVID-19: We mustn’t let this crisis go to waste OVID-19 has affected Middle East economies, soci- Ultimately, rosy projections not grounded in reality will not For instance, China’s growing demand for hydrocarbons, Hafed Al-Ghwell eties and even politics in an unprecedented way. A serve the Middle East well or make the job of Arab gov- petrochemicals and fertilizers is a welcome reprieve for C stinging economic shock, with three times the loss- ernments easier. The greatest asset to climbing out of this Gulf region economies seeking to obtain crucial export rev- es incurred during the 2008 financial crisis, has shut down crisis is to confront ugly truths and uncomfortable realities. enues from East Asia’s pandemic recovery. China’s econ- potential paths to recovery. The climate of uncertainty has Deficits aside, while it is wise to prioritize diversifying omy is projected to grow by 1.9 percent this year, which exacerbated political fractures, giving rise to tensions in the economic mix and expanding revenue sources, such elevates its profile as an important trade partner and a society, especially among unemployed young people facing transformations cost time and money. And therein lies the means for some of the region’s economies to recover. How- a bleak futures. This situation is not helped by dilapidat- problem — time is fast running out, and many governments ever, China’s plan to take its currency international would ed healthcare infrastructure and cultural norms not accus- cannot find adequate funding to pursue diversification, let move trade away from the US dollar, eroding Washington’s tomed to social distancing, lockdowns and quarantines. alone ensure its success. influence in the Middle East. It is an uncomfortable pros- Curiously, the region has fared better than most parts of the Fortunately, for the wealthy Gulf region, much of the foun- pect for countries that benefit heavily from the US global world in terms of curbing the spread of the coronavirus and dations for these transformations have already been laid, so security umbrella. Additionally, a likely US response via a limiting the death toll. However, reliance on oil and gas ex- there is still room to fund generous stimulus packages and revival of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), for instance, ports, poor regional integration and excessive dependence mount an effective pandemic response. The rest of the re- could stall progress on China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) on the EU and US for trade or investment will combine with gion, however, is doomed to coping with low energy prices investments, as well as force the region to choose between depressed energy prices to ensure that the region will face over the next few years, plugging holes where necessary geopolitical and geoeconomic rivals. long-term economic pain. The IMF and the World Bank and weighing the economically prudent but politically sui- In Washington, a Biden administration would undoubtedly project global GDP contraction of between 4 and 5 percent, cidal option of increasing taxes during a recession. It will re- shift US policy in the region, given a presidential election but at least 5.4 percent in the Middle East. Worse, a sus- quire careful planning and management, with little room for platform that emphasized climate change priorities and tained recovery is unlikely to begin before the end of 2021, error, to guide economies through a rocky and unpredicta- making the US carbon neutral by 2050. Should a Biden The pandemic has also hit assuming a vaccine is made available to most of the world’s ble recovery path. Failure to do so will result in a number of White House reduce or eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and population in 12-18 months. For an oil-dependent region, as countries facing the realities that now beset Iraq. spearhead an aggressive reduction in hydrocarbon invest- the service and informal long as low global energy prices persist, even these projec- Oil revenues fund more than 90 percent of Iraq’s essential ments, Middle East oil and gas economies would benefit in tions appear optimistic. This year alone, exports of hydro- expenditure. However, sustained low oil prices have left a the short term from the drop in US supply. sectors at a time when the carbons from the region declined by as much as 40 percent. 40 percent gap in the budget, meaning critical needs are Over the long term, investment in renewables could boost Demand will remain low for the foreseeable future as coun- either underfunded or face painful cuts. funding in Gulf economies already investing heavily in the in- region needed the latter to tries resume lockdowns, reducing overall economic activity The ramifications increase exponentially when factoring in dustry, particularly in solar power, green hydrogen and green — making it harder for the world’s economies to consume Iraq’s high levels of social unrest and political uncertainty, ammonia. Additionally, multilateralism is a better guarantee take on its usual role as a through an oil glut caused by over-supply. the pandemic and a mostly stalled postwar recovery. Al- of the region’s peace, security and stability — far better than buffer to global economic Pandemic recovery is not the only challenge facing the ready, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt are faced with some of the transactional foreign policy of the outgoing administra- Middle East. As climate change takes center stage in the these same factors. They cannot rely on inflows from the tion. Ultimately, rosy projections not grounded in reality will shocks, as happened world’s legislatures, the region’s oil and gas dependent Gulf region to address issues of decreasing remittances, not serve the Middle East well or make the job of Arab gov- economies will have to adjust projections of peak demand political insecurity, unemployment and declining tourism. ernments easier. The greatest asset to climbing out of this in 2008. Poverty rates and how to emerge from it unscathed. Conventionally, low The pandemic has also hit the service and informal sec - crisis is to confront ugly truths and uncomfortable realities. It oil prices would have resulted in sharp demand growth as tors at a time when the region needed the latter to take also offers opportunities often missed because of the relative are now climbing while importers stock up to lock in more profits. But these are on its usual role as a buffer to global economic shocks, as ease and convenience of exporting hydrocarbons. unprecedented times and OPEC models dependent on ad- happened in 2008. Poverty rates are now climbing while COVID-19 has severely diminished the capacity of the re- shrinking middle classes justing supplies and quotas to maintain a consensus price shrinking middle classes face tremendous pressure as gion’s external partners to arrive and “save the day.” The face tremendous pressure are increasingly unreliable. More countries are increasingly fewer and fewer options are left for governments to ad - Middle East must not only work on surviving the pandemic shunning fossil fuels in favor of renewables, because of of dress these runaway crises. Libya, Syria and Yemen also and dealing with its side effects. The region needs more as fewer and fewer options climate legislation and growing pressure from the public. face exceptionally challenging circumstances and remain integration to build resilience and remain globally competi- This does not bode well for the Middle East, since coun - stark examples of what happens when governments take tive, which means solving regional issues internally instead are left for govts to address tries will need substantial revenues to absorb IMF pre - their eye off the ball. of looking to troubled and often uncommitted partners. dictions of as much as $221 billion in deficit spending or All is not all doom and gloom, however. A few bright spots There is still hope. these runaway crises replenishing rapidly shrinking reserves. offer opportunities for the region to reshuffle its priorities. – Courtesy: Arab News IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, November 09, 2020 Japan may Briefs shelve imperial Turkey’s succession opposition Monitoring Desk hails Biden TOKYO: The government may shelve any decision Monitoring Desk on how to achieve a stable imperial succession despite ANKARA: Turkey’s main the Diet calling for a swift opposition leader late Sat- report of discussions on the urday congratulated the matter, government sources incoming US president and said Saturday. vice president on their elec- Many government officials toral victory. believe it is premature to draw “I would like to congratulate up a clear idea, given that pub- Joe Biden for his election as lic opinion regarding imperial the 46th President of the succession remains divided, United States of America and the sources said. With only Kamala Harris as Vice-Presi- three heirs to Emperor Naru- dent,” Kemal Kilicdaroglu, hito, who ascended the throne leader of the Republican in May last year — his younger People’s Party (CHP), said brother Crown Prince Akish- in English on Twitter. “I look ino, 54, his nephew, Prince forward to strengthening Hisahito, 14, and Prince Hi- Turkish-American relations tachi, his 84-year-old uncle and our strategic alliance,” — finding a resolution has be- he added. come more urgent. Biden on Saturday won the Emperor Naruhito and crucial state of Pennsylva- Empress Masako have one nia, and with victory there daughter, Princess Aiko. surpassed the necessary The imperial house has been 270 Electoral College del- shrinking partly due to the egates needed to claim the 1947 Imperial House Law White House, according to that states only men in the The Associated Press and paternal line can ascend to other news organizations. the chrysanthemum throne. It also requires women mar- ‘Scores busted rying commoners to aban- over drug don their royal status. trafficking’ RAWALPINDI: A view of cricket match playing between Pakistan and Zimbabwe teams during Sarfaraz, 2nd T20 International (ODI) cricket match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. – APP KABUL: Counter Narcot- Salahuddin ic Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) arrested at least fined for code nine suspects charged with of conduct drug trafficking, after secu- Pakistan thumps Zimbabwe rity police carried several breaches operations through northern provinces of the country, said the Ministry of Interior Af- DNA fairs in a statement Sunday. to clinch T20 series KARACHI: Sindh First XI “Nine drug traffickers ar- captain Sarfaraz Ahmed rested & 33kg of illicit drugs Chasing an easy target of 135, Pakistan lost only two wickets to complete a has been fined 35 per cent confiscated during several match fee for a level 1 of- separate Counter-Narcotics comfortable victory in only 15.1 overs here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on fence relating to use of inap- operations carried out by propriate language during CNPA in Kabul, Badakhshan Sunday. Young Haider Ali and skipper Babar Azam smashed fifties and added 100 runs his side’s first-class Quaid-e- & Kunduz provinces,” said sent in to bat, never recovered the game from Zimbabwe de- by some talented players.” who took 20 wickets in last Azam Trophy match against MoIA in a tweet. DNA from early strikes by paceman spite losing opener Fakhar Zam- Zimbabwe skipper Chamu Chib- year’s Big Bash in Australia, re - Northern at the UBL Sports Officials did not provide Haris Rauf (3-31) and spinner an for just five in the third over. habha deplored another low moved Brendan Taylor (three) Complex in Karachi. further details on the iden- RAWALPINDI: Pakistan proved Usman Qadir (3-23) as they were Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing score. “It was a good batting and Chibhabha (15) in succes- The incident happened on tity of the suspects but too strong for Zimbabwe as they restricted to 134-7 in 20 overs. Muzarabani took two wickets wicket but we could not get full sive overs. Donald Tiripano (15) Saturday when Sarfaraz said their cases have been won the second Twenty20 in- Haider, playing only his third for 33 runs, including Azam. advantage of that and it was added 30 for the seventh wicket repeatedly made inappro- referred to “related depart- ternational by eight wickets in international match, cracked Khushdil Shah cracked the win- once again a below-par total,” with Burl before falling to Rauf priate comments against an ments” for investigation. Rawalpindi on Sunday, taking three sixes and six boundaries ning boundary in his 11 not out. said Chibhabha. in the 19th over. umpiring decision during “The arrestees’ files have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the in a 43-ball knock and was de - The last match of the series is Zimbabwe managed 156-6 in the Usman, son of the late Paki - the day’s play. Sarfaraz was been referred for further three-match series. clared man of the match. scheduled for Tuesday, also in six-wicket defeat in the first T20 stan star spinner Abdul Qadir, reported by on-field um- investigation to the related Riding on half centuries from Azam, ranked second in the Rawalpindi. on Saturday. chipped in with the wickets of pires Faisal Afridi and Saqib departments,” the MoIA add- skipper Babar Azam (51) and world T20 batting rankings, “It... (is) nice when young play - Earlier on Sunday, Ryan Burl Madhevere, Sikandar Raza (sev- Khan for the violation of ar- ed. The arrest came at a time 20-year-old Haider Ali (66 not smashed eight fours and a six ers perform,” said Azam, prais- (32 not out) and Wesley Madhe - en) and Elton Chigumbura (18) ticle 2.21 of the PCB Code local security departments out), Pakistan made short work off just 28 balls, the fastest of ing Usman and Haider. “I played vere (24) were the main scorers to further derail Zimbabwe. of Conduct for Players and throughout Afghanistan are of a modest 135-run target, his 16 T20 international fifties. my early cricket with Usman so for Zimbabwe, with Burl smash- Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza became Player support Personnel. given “shoot” order following achieving victory with 29 balls Haider and Azam added 100 for it was good to see him bowl like ing the last ball of the innings the first umpire to officiate in Sarfaraz pleaded guilty and concern over growing insecu- to spare. Zimbabwe, who were the second wicket, taking away that.” “Overall, it’s a good show for a big six. Pakistan’s Rauf, 50 T20 internationals. accepted the sanction pro- rities, including arm robber- posed by match referee ies and kidnapping. Mohammad Anees. In a separate incident, Central China to build 15 American Punjab batsman Usman Sa- lahuddin has been fined 20 Sichuan-Tibet Azerbaijan appeals to notice per cent match fee for a lev- presidents el 1 offence relating to con- Railway served as VP duct that is contrary to the Armenian eco-terrorism spirit of the game during Foreign Desk his side’s first-class Quaid-e- Monitoring Desk / DNA Not surprisingly yet in 2006 the UN General Assembly Resolution Azam Trophy match against BEIJING: Chinese Presi- Balochistan at the National WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden is set to be- dent Xi Jinping has urged A/RES/60/285 on “The situation in the occupied territories of Stadium Karachi. efforts to advance the con- come the 15th American vice president to return to the White struction of the Sichuan-Ti- House as commander-in-chief and the first in 27 years, after Azerbaijan” has also called for assessment of and counteraction to George H.W. Bush in 1989. Biden served two terms as vice Georgia bet Railway project with short and long-term environmental degradation of the region high quality. president to President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. protesters Xi, also general secretary Here are US vice presidents who rose to the Oval Office: Council of Europe adopted Resolution John Adams: First US vice president, served two terms under DNA No.2085 titled “Inhabitants of frontier of the Communist Party of demanding China (CPC) Central Com- George Washington and then was elected president Thomas regions of Azerbaijan are deliberately mittee and chairman of the Jefferson: Vice president to John Adams, then defeated Adams BAKU: Sabina Aliyeva, Commissioner deprived of water”, demanding the im- snap polls

Central Military Commis- in the 1800 election Martin Van Buren: Served as vice pres- for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of mediate withdrawal of Armenian armed ident to Andrew Jackson during his second term, then was Azerbaijan has appealed to the inter- forces from the concerned region and sion, made the instruction DNA ahead of the beginning of elected president John Tyler: Rose to presidency after William national organizations concerning the allowing access by independent engi- the construction of the Henry Harrison died after just 31 days in office Millard Fill- eco-terrorism of Armenia in the occu- neers and hydrologists to carry out a TBILISI: Thousands of more: Rose to presidency after William Henry Harrison died Sichuan-Tibet Railway’s pied territories of Azerbaijan and its detailed survey on the spot. Within this opposition supporters ral- after 1 year in office. Fillmore was the last US president not Ya’an-Nyingchi section on intentional fires aimed at destruction period of time, natural resources in the lied Sunday in ex-Soviet affiliated with the Democratic or Republican parties Andrew Sunday. Xi identified the of forests of Shusha. occupied areas of Azerbaijan have been Georgia to demand a snap Johnson: Vice president to Abraham Lincoln, he became pres- project as a major measure On 5 November 2001, November 6 plundered, 163 mineral resources de- vote after the opposition ident after Lincoln’s assassination in 1865 in facilitating the Party’s was declared as the International Day posits, including gold, mercury, copper, accused the ruling party Chester Arthur: Rose to presidency after William Henry Harri- for Preventing the Exploitation of the lead, zinc, coal and others, also forest of rigging tightly contested general plan for governing son was assassinated after seven months in office Theodore Roo- Tibet in the new era, and Environment in War and Armed Con- been exposed to physical and chemical cover, rare trees have been subjected to parliamentary elections. sevelt: Rose to presidency after William McKinley’s assassina- flict in accordance with the UN Gener- pollution, but various species of rare illegal exploitation by Armenia. The ruling Georgian Dream stressed the project’s im- tion, then was elected to full term Calvin Coolidge: Vice president portant role in safeguard- al Assembly Resolution A/RES/56/4. plants and animals, flora and fauna biodi- Starting from September 27, 2020, party led by billionaire ex- to Warren G. Harding; became president after Harding’s death, Unfortunately, it should be said that eco- versity have been destroyed. Chemical Armenian army continues its crimes prime minister Bidzina ing national unity, promot- then was elected to full term Harry Truman: Vice president to ing ethnic solidarity and logical terror does not bypass Azerbai- pollution of fresh water sources resulted against peace and humanity targeting Ivanishvili -- which won Franklin D. Roosevelt; became president after Roosevelt’s death jan either. As a result of the continued in violation of self-regulation process in the densely populated civilian settle- the October 31 polls with consolidating stability in in 1945, then was elected to full term Lyndon Johnson: Vice around thirty-year military aggression of rivers and lakes, as a result of which wa- ments, social cultural and strategic a two-percent margin -- has border areas. president to John F. Kennedy, assumed the presidency following Armenia, the nature, biological diversity, ter ponds become more hazardous and objects of Azerbaijan by using heavy flatly denied the accusa- The project would signifi- Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, then was elected to full term water reservoirs of Azerbaijan, as well as dead zone. artillery special missile systems and tions of electoral fraud. But cantly contribute to the eco- Richard Nixon: Two terms as vice president to Dwight Eisenhow- the environment of the areas under the Not surprisingly yet in 2006 the UN banned weapons. In response to another all of Georgia’s opposition nomic and social develop- er. Following presidencies of Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, was ment of the western region, occupation have been seriously affected, General Assembly Resolution A/ provocation and the continued occupa- parties have refused to elected twice to presidency Gerald Ford: Appointed vice presi- which consequently, caused to destruc- RES/60/285 on “The situation in the tion by Armenia, since 27 September especially in Sichuan Prov- dent by Richard Nixon after resignation of Spiro Agnew; became enter the new parliament, ince and Tibet Autonomous tion and severe damage of the environ- occupied territories of Azerbaijan” has 2020, Azerbaijani military successfully sparking fears of another president after Nixon resigned. Ford is the only person to serve ment. As a result of military operations also called for assessment of and coun- continued its counter-offensive opera- Region, said Xi. as vice president and president without being elected George political crisis. Underlining the complex and use of internationally prohibited teraction to short and long-term envi- tions to restore its territorial integrity H.W. Bush: After two terms as vice president under Ronald Rea- weapons by Armenian armed forces, ronmental degradation of the region. in conformity with international law and geological and climatic con- gan, elected to presidency for single term. ditions, as well as fragile eco- not merely the natural environment has In 2016 Parliamentary Assembly of the universally recognized state borders. UAE allows logical environment along alcohol the project line, the presi- dent called for leveraging the consumption Chinese socialist system’s advantage of concentrating The trade union movement and new Uzbekistan From Page 01 resources to get things done The Gulf country has also to accomplish this historic Today, the state is taking all measures to achieve the goals of the Action Strategy for the priority warned men of harassing task, which is arduous but areas of development of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021 women or stalking them, glorious. The construction adding that those found should be carried out in a sci- of the democratization pro- bekistan “On Trade Unions”, istan with unprecedented guilty of the offenses will entific, safe and eco-friendly DNA cesses taking place in it. It which was highly praised by rights and powers in the be punished. “There will way, Xi added. is noteworthy that among the International Labor Or- field of labor protection, al- be tougher punishments for TASHKNET: In recent the newly elected members ganization (ILO). lowing them to actively sup- men who subject women years, when it comes to of the HRC, Uzbekistan be- The adoption in 2016 of the port and contribute to the to harassment of any kind, Uzbekistan - the most dy- came the country that re- Law of the Republic of Uz- implementation of dynamic which is thought to cover namically developing state ceived the largest number bekistan “On labor protec- reforms and transforma- street harassment or stalk- in Central Asia - the inter- of votes - it was supported tion” in the new edition also tions in all spheres of life of ing,” media reported. national community is in- by 169 states. Today, the contributed to the increase the state and society. The government defended creasingly using the term state is taking all measures of the public authority and Thus, finally, the role of the the overhauling of Islamic “New Uzbekistan”. This is to achieve the goals of the social role of the Federa- country’s trade unions has laws, saying that it was an due to large-scale reforms Action Strategy for the pri- tion. Also, a positive role been raised to the highest attempt to consolidate “tol- carried out in all spheres ority areas of development was played by the country’s level, even when compared erance principles” into the of the country’s life under of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021. ratification of the ILO Con- with the standards of the country’s laws and ensure the leadership of President The Federation of Trade members of more than 5.5 in matters of labor protec- vention “On Freedom of International Trade Union a better investment environ- Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Unions of Uzbekistan ac- million people. tion, ensuring the rights and Association and Protection Confederation. And we can ment. The election of Uzbekistan tively participates in these Moreover, today the Federa- freedoms of workers. This is of the Right to Organize in state that today in the new “I could not be happier for in October this year to the processes, which, being the tion of Trade Unions of Uz- largely because, for the first Trade Unions” and Uzbeki- Uzbekistan fundamentally these new laws that are UN Human Rights Coun- largest non-governmental bekistan, as a member of the time in the history of inde- stan’s accession to the Pro- new contractual-legal mech- progressive and proactive,” cil (HRC) was a vivid con- public organization in the General Confederation of pendent Uzbekistan in 2019, tocol to the ILO Convention anism for protecting the so- said Emirati film-maker Ab- firmation of the renewed country, unites 14 branches Trade Unions, acts as an in- trade unions managed to “On Forced Labor”. cio-economic rights of work- dallah Al Kaabi. “2020 has image of the country and and 14 territorial associa- dependent and equal social achieve the adoption of the These documents endowed ers has been created and is been a tough and transform- international recognition tions with a total number of partner of the Government law of the Republic of Uz- the trade unions of Uzbek- starting to operate actively. ative year for the UAE.” IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, November 09, 2020 Joe Biden Briefs should play role for Japan’s Suga Kashmir congrats DNA Biden BRUSSELS: The Chairman of Kashmir Council Europe Foreign Desk (KCEU), Ali Raza has said, TOKYO: Prime Minister suitable settlement of Kash- Yoshihide Suga on Sunday mir dispute is essential for congratulated Democrat peace and development in Joe Biden on his election South Asia and newly elect- as the next U.S. president, ed US President, Joe Bidden expressing a desire to bol- should play significant role ster bilateral ties. “I look in this regard. Ali Raza in a forward to working with statement issued in Brus- you to further strengthen sels, while felicitating newly the Japan-U.S. Alliance and elected President of the US ensure peace, freedom, and Joe Bidden, said, “We con- prosperity in the Indo-Pacif- gratulate you on your histori- ic region and beyond,” Suga cal victory as president-elect said in a Twitter post. of the United States.” Under a postwar security He said, the new American treaty, Japan hosts around President should use his 55,000 American troops good offices and influence in exchange for help in de- for a peaceful solution of the fending against potential Kashmir dispute. He urged threats, including missile the US President-elect not to attacks from North Korea. ignore security issue in South Suga, who took office in Asia especially the Kashmir September after his prede- dispute because this issue is cessor resigned for health essentially related to peace of reasons, has said the alli- the whole region. ance will remain the focus The KCEU Chairman said, of Japan’s foreign policy. the Kashmiris are strug- Among bilateral issues, gling for their right to Suga and Biden will need to self-determination, which address the sharing of costs was promised by India and for stationing U.S. troops KUWAIT CITY: PAKISTAN ambassador to Kuwait, Sayed Sajjad Haider met with Spanish ambassador to Kuwait Miguel Jose has been mentioned in the as well as trade negotia- and discussed bilateral ties between both countries, at Pakistan embassy Kuwait- – DNA UN resolutions on Kashmir. tions initiated by outgoing President Donald Trump, Polling who had complained about underway in the U.S. trade deficit with Japan. Foreign Minister Myanmar Toshimitsu Motegi on Sun- CPEC lays foundation for day also offered his con- gratulations to Biden and DNA Vice President-elect Kamala ANKARA: Voting in gener- Harris, saying in a Twitter al elections is underway in post that he looks “forward Pak’s industrial development Myanmar on Sunday amid to working closely with the COVID-19 measures. A total new administration to fur- The way the CPEC projects have been implemented over the last five years of 5,643 candidates are con- ther promote Japan-U.S. testing 1,171 national, state relations and to overcome and the results that have emerged show that the purpose of building CPEC is and regional seats up for challenges the world faces.” grabs. Aung San Suu Kyi’s not to benefit certain areas but to promote development across Pakistan ruling National League for Portugal It said, infrastructure, construc- US$25 billion have been complet- mental in advancing Pakistan’s been greatly reduced andin addi- Democracy (NLD) is largely DNA tion of industries and elimination ed since the inception of CPEC. development. tion to power generation projects, expected to win the polls. to impose of energy shortages are to provide The projects completed under The CPEC has addressed the China built the Matiari-Lahore an The NLD won 2015 elec- BEIJING: The projects being im- an environment for Pakistan ac- CPEC are part of The Belt and issue of limited investment po- 878km-long, 660 kV HVDC trans- tions by a landslide. More virus curfew plemented under the China-Paki- cording to its resources which will Road. Shipping cargo started at tential. Inadequate savings and mission line project in Pakistan than 37 million voters from LISBON: Portugal will intro- stan Economic Corridor (CPEC), also benefit the people of Pakistan Gwadar port during the first six shortage of foreign exchange in – the world’s second HVDC trans- a population of 56 million duce a curfew across most a flagship project of the Belt and and will guarantee a bright future. months of this year. Up to 20,000 Pakistan and provided a high qual- mission line to extend the life of will decide the fate of can- of the country from Monday Road Initiative would not only The Orange Line Metro Train in tons of goods were delivered from ity axis for Pakistan’s economic Pakistan’s power grid. didates representing more in an effort to combat surg- benefit certain areas but to pro- Lahore is the first electric public shipping cargo to Afghanistan. growth. Pakistan’s GDP growth The construction of CPEC is pro- than 90 parties. ing coronavirus case num- mote development across Paki- transport project, the launch of Employment opportunities were rate is significant and it has creat- gressing rapidly, significantly re- Observing mask and social bers, Prime Minister Anto- stan, China Radio International which has not only increased trav- also created through shipping. ed 70,000 jobs in Pakistan. ducing Pakistan’s energy problem distancing rules, voters nio Costa has announced. (CRI) Urdu commented. el facilities for the people but also There is no doubt that these pro- Since its inception, CPEC has con- and improving transportation in- are casting their ballots at The measures will be in ef- “The way the CPEC projects created new employment opportu- jects have improved infrastructure sidered the elimination of energy frastructure has laid a foundation around 50,000 polling sta- fect all weeknights and from have been implemented over the nities. In the last five years, CPEC as well as energy supply and em- shortages in Pakistan as an impor- for Pakistan’s industrial develop- tions. It is second general 1pm on weekends for at last five years and the results projects have created 55,000 ployment opportunities. tant sector of construction. ment. In the next phase, indus- election since the end of least two weeks, Costa said that have emerged show that direct jobs in the road infrastruc- According to economist Hollis Over a five-year period, energy trial cooperation is the focus of nearly 50 years of military after an emergency cabinet the purpose of building CPEC is ture sector, of which 48,000 have B. Channery’s proposed two-gap projects under the CPEC frame- CPEC’s construction and develop- rule in 2011. meeting late Saturday. not to benefit certain areas but been created specifically for local model, developing countries need work added 3340 MW of electric- ment. Given the pace of projects, Polls are being held in the It comes a day after the to promote development across Pakistanis. to introduce foreign investment ity to Pakistan by early April 2019, their completion and results, it backdrop of concerns about country declared a state Pakistan,” CRI Urdu commented According to a Chinese Foreign and stimulate exports to boost accounting for 11% of the coun- can be said that CPEC is undoubt- oppression of opposition of emergency over the on the progress made in the con- Ministry spokesman, major pro- their national economies. In this try’s installed capacity. edly a new impetus for Pakistan’s parties and the disenfran- pandemic, with the daily struction of CPEC projects. jects with a direct investment of regard, CPEC has been instru- The shortage of electricity has sustainable development. chisement of minorities, number of new infections including the persecuted tripling to 6,000 since ear- Rohingya community. My- ly October. “The only way anmar’s bicameral parlia- to control the pandemic is African leaders ment, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, to avoid social interaction,” is divided into the Amyotha said Costa, adding that the Hluttaw, the 224-member measures were necessary welcome Biden’s House of Nationalities or to avoid the reintroduction upper house – and the Py- of the stricter lockdown ithu Hluttaw, the lower authorities imposed during US election win House of Representatives with 440 seats. – APP the spring. the United States, especially Costa said the restrictions Foreign Desk at economic, diplomatic, po- would apply to around 70 litical, and security levels,” Mexico leader percent of the population. JOHANNESBURG: African Buhari tweeted. refuses US Several European coun- leaders have welcomed the Also Zimbabwe President tries have introduced new incoming US president on Emmerson Mnangagwa of- election movement restrictions in his electoral victory, ex- fered his “huge congratula- an effort to control a fierce pressing hope that Joe Bid- tions” to Biden and wished winner second wave of infections en's win will boost trade and success in leading the Amer- across the continent. other relations between the ican people and growing Web Desk Greece became the latest continent and the US. cooperation between the European nation to enter “We congratulate Presi- two nations. Zimbabwe has SAN LUIS POTOSI: Mexi- lockdown on Saturday, with dent-elect Joe Biden and Vice been facing the US sand can President Andres Ma- people there only allowed to President Kamala Harris and EU sanctions for years over nuel Lopez Obrador said Sat- leave home if they receive the American people on your rights abuses and irregular urday he would refrain from authorisation from a mobile election. We look forward to elections during the leader- declaring either candidate in phone request. Poland was working with you and deep- ship of late President Robert the US elections a winner. also imposing fresh meas- ening our bonds of friendship Mugabe. Zimbabweans now It was a matter of respect ures on the weekend with and cooperation,” South Af- hope the new US administra- and “political decency,” he the closure of most shop- rican President Cyril Rama- tion might lift the sanctions, said. “We are going to wait ping centres. – APP phosa wrote on Twitter late allowing it to benefit from that all pending legal issues Saturday. Biden, 77, defeated trade deals and international are resolved. We don’t want Haniyeh incumbent Donald Trump assistance. In his congratu- to be reckless. We must re- Saturday, making him the first latory message, President spect the autonomy of other urges to former vice president to win Macky Sall of Senegal said countries,” he said at a news the Oval Office since George his country looks forward to conference in Tabasco State scrap ‘deal of H. W. Bush, who won in 1988 continuing its excellent rela- in southern Mexico. the century’ after eight years under Ronald tions of friendship and coop- Joe Biden was declared the Reagan. Nigerian President eration with the US. winner of the presidential Muhammadu Buhari also con- Gabon President Ali Bongo election after he received Foreign Desk 290 Electoral College votes, gratulated Biden “on his elec- Ondimba also took to Twit- GAZA CITY: Hamas chief tion at a time of uncertainty ter to congratulate US pres- more than the 270 needed Ismail Haniyeh has called and fear in world affairs.” ident-elect and vice presi- to become US president. on US President-elect Joe “President-Elect Biden’s dent-elect over election win. The Mexican leader deci- Biden to pull back out- remarkable track record “Our countries have always sion was informed by his going President Donald gives us hope that he will been staunch allies,” On- experience when he ran for Trump’s so-called “deal of add value to the presidency dimba said, adding that he is president for the first time. and world affairs. We look looking forward to growing The 2006 elections saw Fe- the century”. In a state- BAKU: Foreign minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu met with the President of Azerbaijan, ment, Haniyeh asked the forward to greater cooper- the bilateral relations much lipe Calderon become pres- Biden administration to ation between Nigeria and stronger. Ilham Aliyevand congratulated him on the flying flag in Shusha. – DNA ident of Mexico. abolish the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the embassy move to the holy city. Trump’s “deal of the centu- ry” refers to Jerusalem as US Election 2020: Change in White House “Israel’s undivided capital” Relations Committee, Biden along with this by asserting that “Pakistan is fifty at by Biden’s running Vice President and recognizes Israeli sov- A change in the Munaza Kazmi Senator Richard Lugar, promulgated times more important than Afghanistan Kamala Harris. ereignty over large parts of White House will the Enhanced Partnership Act with Pa- for the US”. Finally, now when the power is trans- the West Bank. AST decades witness, a change kistan 2008.Their efforts to strengthen Furthermore, a change in the White ferred to Biden. The change might be The plan, which has invited also alter Pakistan’s in the White House is always fol- the US-Pakistan relationship later cul- House will also alter Pakistan’s relation- what the people in the red-zone desire a storm of condemnations P lowed by a shift in foreign policy minated in the famous Kerry-Lugar-Ber- ship with India. Well, it is unlikely that but cannot openly express. Though, from the Palestinians, calls relationship with shift of Islamabad. Moreover, every Unit- man Act 2009 after Senator Kerry be- the diplomatic relations between Wash- Biden’s historical position and his for the establishment of ed States president comes with a new came the Chairman of SFRC. The main ington and New Delhi will change signif- views regarding Pakistan suggest that a Palestinian state in the India. Well, it is dogma that pointedlyinfluences global aim of Biden’s effort was to improve the icantly under Biden, since India’s eco- under him the Washington-Islamabad form of an archipelago unlikely that the geopolitics. Hence, it ispredictablewith political and economic situation in Paki- nomic influence in South Asia makes diplomatic exchange will flourish, and connected by bridges and Joe Biden taking the presidential posi- stan for regional stability. it the only formidable force against the US might resume its civil-military tunnels. diplomatic relations tion, Pakistan’s relations with the US Similarly, Biden also sees Pakistan as a Chinese expansionism. However, the assistance to Pakistan. Haniyeh urged Biden “to and its allies will take a new turn. valuable and trustful ally in the context Biden administration would likely strive However, the point to ponder is that, correct the path of US un- between Washington By retracting the history, it could be of the Afghan problem. Since during his to improve Indo-Pak relations through the new administration might induce Is- fair policies towards our assumed, with Biden’sholding of the visit to Kabul as the vice president of dialogue – something he explicitly en- lamabad to move away from Beijing’s in- [Palestinian] people which and New Delhi will White House, things might start in a re- the US, Biden advised to be “Silent”- dorsed during the Vajpayee-Musharraf fluence because of the strained US-Chi- made the US a partner [to freshing manner. Since, Biden has his- to Hamid Karzai when he demanded talks as a US senator. Moreover, it is na relationship. Therefore, maintaining Israel] in oppression and change significantly torically looked upon Pakistan as a stra- that the US should pressurize Pakistan likely that, the US will diplomatical- a good balance between the two powers aggression”. tegic regional ally. During his tenure diplomatically to curb its support for ly pressurize India to curb its human is a job Pakistan’s foreign policy ex- under Biden as the Chairman of the Senate Foreign the Afghan Taliban. Biden countered rights violations in Kashmir, as hinted perts should undertake. IslamabadMONDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST 2 Kashmiri Briefs youth Overseas Pakistani says he martyred China, by Indian India hold troops meeting is cheated; seeks PM help DNA DNA When Siddiqi gave termination of contract notice, he was threatened SRINAGAR: In Indian ille- BEIJING: China and India with more court cases including accusation that he had given a car gally occupied Jammu and had a candid, in-depth and Kashmir, Indian troops in constructive exchange of that was old model and non-custom paid their fresh act of state ter- views on disengagement rorism martyred two Kash- in the 8th round of Chi - per and also made him to meet convinced the investor that the other friend of Shah, a car dealer, of contract notice, he was threat- miri youth in Kupwara dis- na-Indai Corps Command- Naveed Miraj another director of the media time was short and he should sell gave Siddiqi one car and promised ened with more court cases in- trict, on Sunday. er Level Meeting. house convinced him to invest in his residential plot to raise money to pay rest in cash. Later Siddiqi cluding accusation that he had The troops martyred the The meeting was held ISLAMABAD: A US citizen and a Rawal Lake Entertainment Zone quickly so that investment could was asked to accept another car given a car that was old model and youth during a cordon and along the Line of Actual doctor of Pakistani descent, Muz- located on Rawal lake which was take place. as he was threatened with court non-custom paid. search operation in Machil Control in the Western zamil Siddiqi has approached the a leased land from CDA by one of He alleged that the facts about the cases. Both cars were adjusted on Siddiqi has requested the Prime area of the district. Sector of China-India bor- Prime Minister to help him after the companies operated by Adil leased land were deliberately and very high prices making him suf- Minister to direct the law enforce- An Indian Army officer, two der areas, Ministry of Na- being defrauded of tens of millions Shah under the name of “Horse willfully hidden from him as it lat- fer losses. ment agencies to investigate the soldiers and a BSF trooper tional Defense (MND) of of rupees by the relatives of a me- and Horseman Pvt. Ltd.”. er emerged that the company was In the while Adil who received the fraud and help him recover his were killed in an attack in China said in a statement dia owner. The US based Pakistani doctor a defaulter of CDA and SECP and amount in the shape of one car and loss of rupees 50 million. the same area. The slain of- on Sunday. In an appeal sent to the prime agreed to invest Rs. 30 million had no NOC from CDA to build some cash stopped sharing details It may be mentioned here that ficer was identified as Lieu- Both sides agreed to ear- minister, Siddiqi alleged that for development and expansion any structures on the leased land. of the investment and refused to FIA, NAB and various other inves- tenant Aujla. nestly implement the one Adil Shah who introduced of facilities on the leased land Meanwhile, he was forced to ac- give any monthly profit which was tigating agencies, upon the plea of important consensus himself as director of an Islama- and to build restaurant, deck on cept payments that against his plot agreed to be rupees 5 lac. Siddiqi, had sought an inquiry into Balochistan reached by the leaders of bad-based English daily newspa- Rawal lake and club house. They in the form of two cars from an- When Siddiqi gave termination the matter. the two countries, ensure reports 14 their frontline troops to exercise restraint and more novel avoid misunderstanding Pakistan hopes virus cases and miscalculation, said Biden calls America the statement. Both sides agreed to reduction in DNA maintain dialogue and ‘a beacon’ for the globe QUETTA: Balochistan communication through US offensives health officials have an- military and diplomatic ISLAMABAD: Chairman of enemies. They are not our enemies, nounced 14 more cases of channels, and, taking for- Pakistan’s Senate Foreign DNA they are Americans.” COVID-19 in the province in ward the discussions at Affairs Committee Musha- “This is the time to heal in America,” last 24 hours. this meeting, push for the hid Hussain hoped that un- NEW YORK: US President-elect Joe Biden added. Biden will face many dif- Total count of coronavirus settlement of other out- der new US President elect Biden has thanked American voters ficult and immediate challenges upon cases in the province has standing issues, so as to Joe Biden the intensity of for delivering “a clear victory” for him being sworn into office on January 20. reached to 16,055 after jointly maintain peace and in the fiercely-fought election, call- There has been a resurgence in the detection of 14 new cases tranquility in the border the US aggressive approach and policy, especially to- ing America a “beacon for the globe” deadly coronavirus pandemic that has in Balochistan, a spokes- areas. and promising to lead it by setting an killed more than 230,000 people in person of provincial health They also agreed to have wards Iran and China will decrease. example. “Tonight the whole world America, wreaked havoc on the econo- department said in a state- another round of meeting is watching America and I believe at In a tweet on Sunday, Musha- my and torn at the nation’s social fabric. ment. soon, according to the our best, America is a beacon for the hid Hussain has expressed his satisfaction with Joe Bid - Biden will likely lead a divided govern- Three more patients were statement. globe. We will lead not only by the ex- ment, as Republicans remain favoured en’s victory in the US presidential election. “President recovered, leaving 218 ac- It may be mentioned that ample of our power but by the power He said his task is “to make America to keep control of the Senate and the Biden is good news for Pakistan: he knows Pakistan tive cases in Balochistan, both the Chinese and of our example,” Biden said i in Wilm- respected around the world again”. Democratic majority in the House is quite well,” he said. He added that the US won’t have spokesperson said. Indian armed forces had ington, Delaware, before a mask-wear- “This is a great nation. It has always expected to be the smallest in decades. Provincial health depart- aggressive foreign policy with little appetite for new held the 7th round of mil - ing crowd watching from their cars been a bad bet to bet against America. Trump is not expected to concede the ment said that 98 percent wars, either with Iran and China. Pakistani officials and itary commander-level and trucks, honking in support and We are good people. race, which was called in Biden’s favor coronavirus patients have talks at the same venue political party leaders congratulated Joe Biden on his waving American flags. This is the United States of America,” Saturday morning after four days of recovered to health in Ba- on October 12. victory over Donald Trump. He vowed to heal a nation torn apart Biden added. He appealed directly to vote counting. Trump’s campaign is lochistan. The death toll by Congratulating Joe Biden and his Vice President Ka - by deep political and racial divisions the more than 70 million Americans flooding several states with legal chal- COVID-19 in Balochistan Islamabad mala Harris, Pakistani President Arif Alavi expressed and promised to hear the concerns who cast their ballots for Trump, saying lenges and making unsubstantiated has been 154, according hope that the United States could play a better role in of both Americans who voted for him he understands their disappointment claims about the election having been to the health department govt schools regional peace and stability, especially in Afghanistan. and the tens of millions who supported and wants to return to an era where stolen through fraud. report. The death rate by Some members of the cabinet also congratulated Joe President Trump. The president-elect people are able to remain friendly de- Trump’s four years in office exposed the disease remained at one have few Biden in messages and stressed Islamabad’s readiness said he would leave behind this “grim spite their political differences. the deep political polarization that has percent of the total cases, to work closely with the new Washington administra - era of demonetization in America” and “For all those of you who voted for overcome the nation and been exacer- officials said. science tion. Leaders of Pakistan’s opposition, including politi- do his best to “unify” the country at a President (Donald) Trump, I under- bated by the pandemic, economic anxi- teachers cians from the Muslim League-Nawaz party, criticized moment of historic civil unrest. stand your disappointment tonight,” ety and social media. Biden addressed Trump’s ambitious approach and praised the victory of Biden’s passionate victory speech fo- Biden said. “I’ve lost a couple myself. all of those challenges in his victory CIIE first Joe Biden and his deputy. cused on domestic issues, especially But let’s give each other a chance. It’s speech, pledging to restore an atmos- post-Covid DNA Ahsan Iqbal, a member of Parliament from Muslim bringing the nation together and pull- time to put away the harsh rhetoric, phere of decency and compromise, ISLAMABAD: Islama- League Nawaz wrote on his Twitter account: USA ing it out of the coronavirus crisis. to lower the temperature. To see each rather than one of political warfare Pakistani expo The brief reference to the world spoke other again. To listen to each other and brinkmanship. “I pledge to be a bad has 424 government makes correction for 2016 mistake. BEIJING: China Interna- of US power and its leadership, with again. And to make progress, we have president who seeks not to divide, but schools and very few Prime Minister Imran Khan last night congratulated tional Import Expo (CIIE) the warning to those betting against it. to stop treating our opponents as our to unify,” Biden said. science teachers, ac - Joe Biden on his victory in the US presidential elec - organized its first exhibition cording to a private tel - tion and his deputy Kamala Harris and announced his after the spread of Covid-19 evision channel report readiness to work with the new government on peace in pandemic. “The 3rd China Sunday. Afghanistan and the region. Another leader International Import Expo Some schools have no Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United part ways with Afghan forces (CIIE) is the first exhibition science teachers for their States with 290 electoral college votes against only 214 we have attended since the senior classes, leaving stu- electoral college votes of Donald Trump, while Kamala PML-N Covid-19 outbreak. Our sales dents who want to study Harris was elected as the first woman Vice President. were very good last year, so LAHORE: Another Paki- suffer casualties science with no choice but In his first tweet after announcing his victory in the US I believe this year will be the to drop the subject. presidential election, Biden wrote: “I will be the presi - stan Muslim League-Nawaz The wounded soldiers are Omar Zwak, spokesman same,” Ali, owner of Benav “I wanted to become a dent of all Americans, whether those who voted for me (PML-N) leader has resigned DNA expected to shift through for the provincial gov - Enterprises said on Sunday. doctor and got good marks or those who did not vote for me.” – DNA from the party over the con- air support ernor in Helmand, said This time, Ali brought Paki- but there were no science troversial statement of Ayaz KABUL: At least four Af - According to reports three civilians and two stani wood products, blankets, teachers so I had to aban - Sadiq. As per details, Rozee- ghan security forces were 10 Taliban militants are soldiers were wounded in shawls, leather goods, furs, don that dream,” one stu- Bank manager arrested na Alam has resigned from killed and six others are also among the dead and the attack in Nad Ali dis - etc to the expo. “Our products dent said. This student her basic party membership. reported wounded in the wounded as the battle trict. He said the bomber represent Pakistani culture and others at the Saidpur In her statement, Rozeena last 24 hours. According turned fierce. Taliban was a Taliban fighter who and are handmade. Our fur- government school are for harassing woman said that she was hurt by the to the Afghan media, Tal - yet to comment on the targeted the base using a niture is made with safflower at a loss, as they haven’t ISLAMABAD: Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari on statement of party stalwart iban attack in various ar- incident. mini-van, said Mr Zwak. pear wood, which is not the had a science teacher for Sunday confirmed that an employee of a top Pakistani bank in the National Assembly eas of the northern prov - On the other hand, the Maj. Abdul Qadeer Baha- same type of wood as Hain- a while. caught harassing a woman on video has been arrested and against state institutions. ince of Baghlan. Afghan Ministry of De - dorzai, the army corps an huanghuali. It is cheaper According to the Direc- "issued letter of dismissal". After being dejected she is The attacks targeted secu- fence reported that 31 commander’s spokesman than huanghuali and generally torate of Education, 25 Mazari's tweet came a few hours after a video went viral on tendering her resignation rity outposts in Baghlan– Taliban fighters were in the south, confirmed made in Lahore, Sillanwali, years ago there were 424 social media wherein a man, identified as Usman Gohar and from the PML-N, Rozeena Markazi, Nahrin district, killed and 15 others the attack. He said the Chiniot and Karachi city in government schools in likely in his mid-30s, was caught on video sexually harassing Alam said. Yesterday, former and the centre of the prov - were wounded in coun - death toll could change. Pakistan. Our leather goods Islamabad and today the a woman, groping her as she stood by his desk, and then Chief Minister of Balochistan ince Pule Khumri. ter-attacks by ANA forc - No one immediately are imported from Pakistan’s number is the same. taking his seat as if nothing happened. Sardar Sanaullah Zehri and Two of the wounded sol - es in Ghazni, Helmand claimed responsibility Sialkot and other cities and There haven’t been any Noting that the deputy commissioner of Islamabad, Mu- General (retired) Abdul Qadir diers in Nahrin district and Khost provinces. for the attack, but Talib - processed in south China’s new recruitments since hammed Hamza Shafqaat, informed her of the bank employ- Baloch on Saturday had an- are reported to be in crit - Earlier on saturday, a an insurgents announced Guangzhou city,” he told CEN. 2009, so the number of ee's arrest, the minister lauded the federal capital's author- nounced to quit Pakistan Mus- ical condition, both have Taliban suicide bomber the start of their annu - Ali said that thanks to the Chi- teachers has dwindled. ities, including the administration and the police, for "quick lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) not yet been transferred attacked an army base al spring offensive on na-Pakistan Free Trade Agree- action". – DNA and threw a challenge towards to the hospital as the in southern Helmand Wednesday even as insur- ment, China’s import tariffs on his former party to win even a highway leading to the province killing four ci - gents are already regular- Pakistani products are relative- single seat from the province centre of the province is vilians and two soldiers, ly launching attacks and ly low, so we got many orders Islamabad subsectors without their support. – DNA blocked by the Taliban. officials said. battling security forces. from China.– APP go under lockdown The development came a couple of days after the KP government imposed a targeted lockdown in certain areas of Peshawar due to a rise in cases The notification called on sociation (PMA), while ap- Shujaat Hamza local police to cordon off pealing to the people to fol- the sub-sectors to ensure low the coronavirus SOPS, ISLAMABAD: A smart lock- the spread of the virus is had warned them against a down has been imposed in curbed. “The Sub-Divisional “more lethal” second wave the federal capital with au- Magistrates Industrial Area, of the disease, reported thorities deciding to seal City and Shalimar, ICT Is- Geo News on Saturday. certain sectors in the city lamabad are hereby direct- Hailing the government’s where coronavirus cases ed to execute the orders in decision to impose fines on are on the rise. their subdivisions and to en- those not wearing masks in The lockdown will be effec- sure uninterrupted supply public, the PMA urged the tive in Islamabad’s targeted of food/edibles inside the government to take strict locations from Monday, No- infield sub-sectors,” read action against those not fol- vember 9, according to a the notification. lowing the COVID-19 SOPs. notification released by the The development came a “The virus has claimed lives Islamabad deputy commis- couple of days after the of at least eight doctors in sioner. “Subsectors 1-8/3, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) the past three weeks, said 1-8/4, G-9/1,G-10/4 and government imposed a tar- the PMA in a statement. G-6/2 Islamabad are hereby geted lockdown in certain They also suggested the sealed (locked down) w.e.f. areas of Peshawar due to a government organize a 10.00 A.M, 09.11.2020 in rise in coronavirus cases. mask distribution drive, larger public interest arid Pakistan has seen a surge in ensure prices of masks and until further orders,” read COVID-19 cases in the past sanitisers were controlled. the notification. couple of months, notable The PMA had also sought “The exemptions to this since the country decided personal protection equip- order include essential ser- to relax business timings, ment for doctors and par- vices and supplies like phar- re-open restaurants and amedical staff from the macy, patients for medical schools as well as other ed- government and demand- aid, rationing, drinking wa- ucational institutions across ed the release of funds ter supplies and emergency the country. promised under an already etc,” it added further. The Pakistan Medical As- announce package. 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