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F .theasiantelegraph.net to further strengthen generation to take part in cooperation in diverse fields reversing global warming He stressed upon adoption of environment This desire was expressed by the both sides friendly habits at the country’s scenic and during the 5th round of Pakistan-Hungary tourists’ spots by properly disposing trash and Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in garbage Budapest ISLAMABAD ISLAMABAD President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday urged the young generation Pakistan and Hungary expressed the desire to further to play their dynamic role in the government’s ongoing strengthen cooperation in economic and trade, invest- massive Ten Billion Tree Tsunami campaign and reverse ment, industry, agriculture, water resource management, the degenerating effects of the global warming and information technology, energy, industry, healthcare and environmental pollution. Addressing a ceremony of pharmaceutical, sports, culture, education and parliamen- monsoon tree plantation drive held here at the green area tary exchanges. This desire was expressed by the both adjacent to Aiwan e Sadr, the president the onus to keep sides during the 5th round of Pakistan-Hungary Bilateral the environment clean and green now rested on the young Political Consultations (BPC) held in Budapest. The Paki- stan side was led by Dr. Muhammad Tariq, Additional Sec- carry this burden and secure the country’s future. He retary (Europe); while Laszlo Varadi, Deputy Secretary generationsstressed upon and adoption expressed of theenvironment confidence friendly that they habits would at for State Cooperation with South led the Hungarian side. the country’s scenic and tourists’ spots by properly disposing Muhemmed Aejaz, Ambassador of Pakistan to Hungary, trash and garbage. On the occasion, the president along also attended the meeting. The exchange of views covered with Begum Samina Alvi also planted saplings of Chir pine the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including matters (Pinus Roxburghii) in the monsoon season under Ten Billion relating to political, economic and trade, culture, defence Tree Tsunami programme. Minister of State for Climate and people-to-people contacts. The two sides also reviewed Change Zartaj Gul, Special Assistant to PM on Climate recent developments in bilateral relations and explored the Change Malik Amin Aslam, a large number of citizens and way forward to enhance cooperation in diverse fields. A re- young students also attended the ceremony. The president view of regional and international issues of mutual interest observed that young generations had to play real role in the such as the situation in Afghanistan and IIOJK was part of FO Press Brief tree plantation drive as it had always been the young people the parleys. Both sides expressed satisfaction at the current that changed future course of different nations. Sharing his pace of cooperation after the Hungary-Pakistan Trade and past experiences prior to becoming the president, he said Economic Window (HPTEW) launched in March 2021, and Pakistan lauds EU Parliament's letter on that they had distributed 100,000 saplings among different the first Hungary-Pakistan Business Forum inaugurated by households of Karachi, besides, they also gave away 100,000 the two Foreign Ministers, as well as the subsequent visit of worsening humanitarian situation in IIOJK seeds laden pencils among the younger students asking Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó to Pakistan in April 2021. them to plant them in pots, so that plants could sprout out Dr. Tariq emphasized the importance of regular high-level India continuously peddled false propaganda of so-called normalcy in IIOJK: FO as part of their activities to create motivation. The president exchanges in boosting linkages in areas of mutual interest. noted that human footprints had proved heavy on nature The Additional Secretary also highlighted the steps taken by ISLAMABAD violations in parts of Jammu and Kashmir under its ille- toni Comin I Oliveres (ni); Clara Ponsati Obiols (nd); as the indiscriminate use of pesticides and insecticides had the Government of Pakistan to attract international tourism Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the letter by members gal occupation and take steps for peaceful resolution of (s&d); (s&d); already eliminated a large number of insects which played and bring foreign investment into Pakistan. The Additional of the addressed to the President the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the Manuela Ripa (greens/efa)}; Idoia Villanueva Ruiz vital role in the pollination process. He also lauded efforts Secretary briefed the Hungarian side on Pakistan’s positive and Vice President of European Commission where relevant UN Security Council resolutions and wishes of (gue/ngl); Rosa D’amato (greens/efa); Andrea Cozzo- of the both ministers in spearheading the tree plantation role in facilitating the peace efforts with the aim of promot- they expressed concern over the human rights viola- the Kashmiri people. Sixteen members of the European lino (s&d); Doménec Ruiz Devesa (s&d); And Helmut drive. The president said the government’s efforts and ing an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political tions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Parliament on Friday expressing concerns over the Scholz (gue/ngl). “We, undersigned members of the strategy over Covid 19 and tree plantation drive had proved settlement in Afghanistan through an Afghan-owned and alarming human rights situation in the Indian Illegally European Parliament, are writing you to bring your very successful and acknowledged by the world. He also Afghan-led process. Chaudhri in response to media queries said the letter Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOK) urged the Eu- attention to the alarming human rights and humani- underlined the need of keeping tourists spots in Khyber (IIOJK).was “another Foreign demonstration Office Spokesperson of the continuing Zahid Hafeezglobal ropean Union to raise its voice against the unchecked tarian situation in Jammu and Kashmir,” the mem- Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan clean and green as recently, censure of the ongoing human rights violations and abuse. “As a champion of universal human rights, fun- bers of European Parliament wrote. The miseries of these places had attracted millions of tourists. humanitarian crisis in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu damental freedoms and the rule-based international the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been amply and Kashmir”. The FO Spokesperson said despite India order, the EU must raise its voice against the violations documented in the International Human Rights Watch continuously peddled false propaganda in futile at- of human rights affecting the people of Jammu and World Report 2021 as well as the reports of the Of- Earlier, SAPM Malik Amin Aslam briefed the president tempts to push the sham narrative of so-called normal- Kashmir,” they said in a letter sent to Ms. Ursula Von about the ongoing monsoon tree plantation drive under cy in IIOJK, the global censure and condemnation of the Der Leyen, President of the European Commission and 2018 and 2019, they pointed out. The members of the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami. He said that about 500 million Indian atrocities in IIOJK continued. He said India must Josep Borrell, Vice President of the European Commis- ficeEuropean of the UNParliament High Commissioner also mentioned: for Human “a debilitating Rights in realize that it cannot ignore the international commu- sion/High Representative. Members of the European lockdown” suffered by IIOJK since the revocation of its nity’s continuing calls to end its grave and systematic Parliament, who wrote the letter, include; Fabio Mas- special status in 2019, and the restraints on the rights human rights violations of the Kashmiri people. The simo Castaldo (ni); (ni); Javier Nart (re- to movement, access to information, health care, edu- Spokesperson said India would have to ultimately give new Europe); Chiara Maria Gemma (ni); Salima Yenbou in to global conscience, end its unabated human rights (greens/efa); I Casamajo (ni); An- 19 pandemic. cation as well as free speech, intensified by the Covid Diplomatic Deliberations Pakistan Army or- Interior Minister Press Conference Parliamentary interaction between Pakistan ganized the Multi- Pak-China relationship higher than and Azerbaijan to deepen cooperation and national Joint Medal Himalayas: Interior Minister The Speaker emphasized for promoting people-to-peo- new era of bilateral parliamentary cooperation between two Parade in Congo ple contacts between the two brotherly countries. brotherly countries. Later, The Azeri Education Minister Emin ISPR Amrullayev called on Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Lieutenant General Marcos Affonso designs. Talking to the media persons ISLAMABAD Regarding the abduction case of in Rawalpindi today (Saturday), he said The Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Asad Qaiser vowed and the Pakistan parliamentary delegation. The Speaker and Da Costa, Force Commander of United the Education Minister discussed various aspects of enhancing Nations Stabilization Mission in Congo Afghan Ambassador's daughter, Pak-China relationship is higher than to foster bilateral parliamentary relations between Pakistan and the Interior Minister said details of the Himalayas. Regarding the abduction Azerbaijan. He expressed these sentiments during a one-on-one cooperation in education sector between both the countries. witnessed the Multinational Joint Medal The Speaker said that a large number of Pakistani students Parade organized by Pakistan Army, held investigation into the incident and the case of Afghan Ambassador's daugh- meeting with Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, Ms. Sa- video footage has been provided to the ter, the Interior Minister said details hiba Gafarova in the bilateral component of his visit to Azerbai- were studying in Azeri Universities. He stressed the need to at Pakistan Army Contingent Headquarters intensify students and faculty members exchanges between in Democratic Republic of Congo. Pakistan Foreign Office of investigation into the incident and jan. The one-on-one meeting was followed by delegation level the video footage has been provided to educational institutions of both the countries. The Education Army being one of the largest troops RAWALPINDI talks between parliamentary delegates of the two countries ac- the Foreign Office. Replying to a ques- cording to a message received from Baku. The Speaker National Minister appreciated the suggestions of the Speaker and said contributing country in UN, for the first time Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad that they would be considered and implemented. He said that in UN history, organized the multinational has said that some forces are involved tion, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said the ac- Assembly also extended gratitude to his counterpart in Milli cused in Noor Mukadam case will be Majlis for extending generous hospitality to Pakistani delega- massive scope exists for cooperation. The Pakistan Parliamen- Joint Medal parade for the award of in conspiracies to undermine the China tary delegation will return to Pakistan on July 31 after attending United Nation’s Medal in recognition of Pakistan Economic Corridor and Pak- brought to justice at all costs and will tion during their stay in their country. He also congratulated the not be spared under any circumstanc- Speaker, parliamentarians, government and people of Azerbai- the Trilateral Speakers Summit (Azerbaijan, Pakistan & Turkey) the services and humanitarian efforts istan-China relations. However, these and undertaking a successful bilateral visit to the brotherly Re- rendered by the peacekeepers. Units from elements will not succeed in their evil es. About lockdown in Sindh, the Inte- jan on liberating their territories from Armenian occupation. He rior Minister said complete lockdown also appreciated the role played by Azerbaijan in supporting the public of Azerbaijan. China, Indonesia and Uruguay participated along with Pakistani contingent. Unarmed in Sindh will be damaging. He just cause of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied said Sindh government should Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). The Speaker National Combat drills, cultural shows and displayed of military bands were also part emulate Prime Minister Imran Assembly stressed upon the need to continue high- Khan's policy of smart lockdown level parliamentary interactions to deepen coopera- of the event to promote multi-national culture in UN environment. Keeping alive which has also got worldwide tion and to accelerate follow-up on various initiatives recognition. Earlier addressing by using platform parliamentary friendship groups. the tradition, Pakistani peacekeepers have always distinguished themselves a ceremony, Sheikh Rashid said The Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan appre- Rawalpindi will be made a city ciated Pakistan’s support to Azerbaijan during the while undertaking challenging tasks of peacekeeping in conflict torn areas. A large of Universities. He said Viqar- - un-Nisa Post Graduate College ter parliamentary cooperation between two broth- number of military and civilian dignitaries also attended the colorful event. The will also be given the status of a Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. She also agreed to fos university. He said Nullah Lai ex- Speakers of both countries signed Memorandum of conduct of the event has been applauded by the mission headquarter, Force Commander pressway project is his priority erlyUnderstanding countries for on the Inter-parliamentary benefit of people tocooperation. countries. and UN hierarchy. and its completion will change Both dignitaries hoped that this would usher in a the landscape of the city. Geopolitics Energy Market UK told to ‘respond severely’ after Briton killed Brent crude back above $75 on US inventory on Israeli vessel draw, positive Fed outlook UK gov’t spokesman: “Vessels must be cent months amid talks between Tehran and selves tangled up and have incriminated Oil prices also benefited from a statement US economy is continuing to recover even “The (oil inventory) falls suggest the rise in allowed to navigate freely in accord- Western nations in Vienna to reignite the Joint themselves by killing foreign citizens.” Iranian from Iran blaming the US for stalled as COVID-19 infections increase, the Federal cases of COVID-19’s Delta variant is having ance with international law” Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known news network Al-Alam claimed that the attack progress in talks over its nuclear ambitions, Reserve said on Wednesday, sparking spec- little impact on mobility,” ANZ analysts said in LONDON as the Iran nuclear deal. Israel is thought to on the Mercer Street was retaliation for Israeli potentially delaying the return of Persian Israel has told the UK to “respond severely” be behind a series of strikes on Iran’s infra- airstrikes in Syria on Iranian targets last week crude to world markets after a British citizen was killed in a drone structure relating to its uranium enrichment that killed two “resistance fighters.” Tehran, LONDON attack on a ship in the Arabian Gulf. Israeli program. Both sides are believed to have though, has yet to comment on Lapid’s accu- Oil gained for a second day on Saturday Foreign Minister Yair Lapid blamed Iran for launched cyberattacks against each other sation. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at as traders remained buoyed by yester- the attack which, US officials say, saw several and targeted their respective maritime links, the US Foundation for Defense of Democracies day’s data showing a bigger-than-expected drones laden with explosives flown into the including ships and ports. “Iran is spreading said: “It would be no surprise to me that Iran drop in US inventories, while the Federal Mercer Street tanker, one of which hit the violence and destruction in every corner of would use a drone to carry out its tit-for-tat Reserve painted an optimistic picture of the crew’s living quarters. The assault on the the region,” an Israeli official told the Daily against Israel and maritime vessels. Iran has American economy. Brent crude gained 0.7 vessel, operated by Israeli-owned firm Zodiac Telegraph. “Due to its enthusiasm for attack- shown a gradual escalation in (the) maritime percent to $75.23 a barrel at 2:44 p.m. in Maritime, occurred off the coast of Oman on ing an Israeli target, they have gotten them- domain.” London, set to close above the $75 mark for Friday, killing the Briton — who is thought the first time in two weeks. US Benchmark to have been working as a security guard on WTI also added 0.7 percent, to $72.87. Brent, board — and a Romanian citizen. The UK the global benchmark, passed $75 a barrel government has yet to comment on who it in June for the first time in more than two believes is responsible for the attack, or to years but has fallen below $69 on July 17 identify the deceased. “Our thoughts are with on concerns over the spread of the Delta the loved ones of a British national who has coronavirus variant and an OPEC+ deal ulation as to when it will begin to taper its a note on Thursday. Oil prices also benefited died following an incident on a tanker off the to increase production over the coming bond purchase program. In a separate report from a statement from Iran blaming the US coast of Oman,” a UK government spokesman months. Crude in storage fell to the lowest from the US Commerce Department today, the for stalled progress in talks over its nuclear said. “Vessels must be allowed to navigate since January 2020, while distillate supplies economy was shown to have grown at a 6.5 ambitions, potentially delaying the return of freely in accordance with international law. posted the biggest decline since April, the percent annual pace in the second quarter, Persian crude to world markets. Global oil We are working with our international part- US Energy Information Agency said in its below the 8.5 percent predicted in a Reuters companies, including Royal Dutch Shell and ners to urgently establish the facts.” Tensions weekly report on Wednesday. Fuel invento- poll of economists, but still enough to bring Spain’s Repsol reported blockbuster earnings between Iran and Israel have escalated in re- ries fell by more than 2 million barrels. The the economy back to its pre-pandemic size. today as higher oil prices boosted returns. Sunday August 01, 2021

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Khalid Latif Afghanistan After the US Withdrawal: Implications for Pakistan Executive Editor: Raja Faisal Digital Editor: Syed Mushahid Naqvi a whole. The inquiries arise that what will happen Afghanistan. Pakistan, China, India, Russia, Iran and after the total withdrawal of US soldiers? Will the the Arab Gulf states could all resort to military rivalry Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Afghan government be able to survive? Will there be through their proxy clients inside Afghanistan. This Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad peace or turmoil in Afghanistan? There are various would result in a civil war, and no one Afghan group Office # 408, 4th Floor, Evacuee Trust, scenarios that may happen after the withdrawal of being able to control the circumstance. The vacuum the US troops. Firstly, the accelerated withdrawal of would be an optimal incubator for violent extrem- the US military soldiers from the Afghanistan soil is ist gatherings to regroup and develop, including the creating a vacuum the Taliban are anxious to fill. As Taliban.On the other hand, there will be peace only Pakistan-US Ties Taliban are rapidly acquiring power in Afghanistan when there will be political settlement which will only and half of the Afghan Taliban district centers are come when the intra-Afghan peace talks between the nce we have a look of the past we get to know that United Sadia Atta under the control of Taliban, then there are pros- Taliban and the Afghan government succeed. Only States was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic fghanistan has consistently remained a pects of civil war if the stakeholders in Afghanistan then there will be stability in the country which will ties with Pakistan. Though the association between both coun- hot-spot for conquerors because of its could not come out with certain strong decisions. be a positive sign for Pakistan and for the whole re- tries dates back to October 20, 1947 but the 9/11 episode proximity to warm waters and other The fight for power between the Afghan government gion. The stability in Afghanistan will boost the econ- made Pakistan an imperative stakeholder in regional secu- natural resources. After the Soviet’s and Taliban can have far-reaching consequences with omy of both the neighboring countries. They might rity set up for United States. No doubt, one cannot overlook had left the nation, and failed to arrive greater ramifications for the entire region. The civil initiate bilateral projects and expand trade activities Othe Defence and Economic ties between both countries. The 9/11 attacks at warm waters, and acquired no im- war will bring instability in the country. As there will in future which will be a good drive for the develop- in US altered the worldwide political picture and United States started Apact in the region, the country became fragmented be civil war, then it will create a refugee influx in the ment of both states. The international development its quest for allies worldwide and more utterly in South Asia, Southeast and divided internally. Then, at that point, Taliban country. The large number of Afghans will move to community will also invest in both states which will Asia, Central Asia as well as in the Arab world. Subsequently US prom- arose as a significant political and diplomatic power the neighboring country, Pakistan, in search for shel- result in the developments. Furthermore, Afghanistan ised financial support to the countries in these regions. After 9/11 when in 1996. They remained in power until the occurrence ter. Along these lines, this refugee influx will have a might stand with Pakistan on Kashmir issue. Pakistan Pakistan decided to contribute in Global War on Terror, the associations of 9/11 attack. After the incidence of September 2001 direct impact on the security and on the economy of with the support of Afghanistan will be able to re- between US and Pakistan continued to be friendly with some difficulties. In attack, the USA invaded in Afghanistan and fought Pakistan. The Afghan civilians will become a burden solve the Kashmir conflict. Previously, it was done by the Trump era, again the relations between both countries have seen their a war on terror for about 20 years. They deployed on the Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan have already Mujahideen with the help of ISI but a while later, they ups and downs.The Trump administration has booked a dissimilar tack to their troops in Afghan soil to eliminate terrorism spent more than $ 200 million on the war on terror. stopped the movements because Pakistan was lacking influence Pakistan. Rather than using direct assistance as an instrument to and to bring peace and stability in the country. The But, if this time instability prevail again in Afghanistan financially. In any case, if there will be political set- drive Pakistan’s actions, which would have a restricted consequence given country has stayed under the war zone for two dec- then it will have consequences on Pakistan. It will re- tlement in Afghanistan and if it became a cordial ally Pakistan’s financial connection with China, the Trump administration has ades. The US intervention in Afghanistan has dis- generate the element of extremism, terrorism, drug of Pakistan then with the assistance of Afghanistan, trusted on other tackles to affect Pakistan’s actions. With the advent of rap- turbed the internal stability and created a political trafficking and other evil activities in the Pakistani Pakistan will be able to get into the Kashmir game idly changing regional geopolitics including Pakistan’s mounting strategic turmoil within the country. Now, after twenty years society. Due to this, Pakistan will lose Foreign Direct again. connection with China may also influence Biden administration’s policy of battle in Afghanistan, the time has finally come for Investments (FDI’s) and will economically suffer a lot. towards Islamabad. Pakistan is still very important for the US not only the US to completely withdraw its forces until 11th In addition, the withdrawal of the US troops will like- The Author is a graduate in International for a smooth departure from Afghanistan but also for its post-withdrawal September 2021. The withdrawal of the US and NATO wise create a vacuum for other international players Relations, Currently associated with The security strategies in the region. Seemingly, the US also wants a presence forces from the Afghan land will have enormous ef- to intervene in the country to safeguard their inter- COPAIR as a Research Assistant. in the region as part of its determinations to counter the global terrorist fect on the country, on Pakistan and on the region as ests. It will pave the way for a regional proxy war in groups making Afghanistan the centre of their activities after the removal of foreign forces. It is very evident that the US wants to ‘stay in the game’ in Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph's point-of-view Afghanistan and comprehends a role for Pakistan in this context. In short, the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship will move along by a multitude of influences. Certainly, Pakistan has its own priorities and needs to have a Hammad broad-based association with the US while considering all interests of its Today in History Waleed own. Though doing this will not be an easy task for Pakistan. is a student of Media and Narrative Building August 1, 1943, : U.S. forces attempt he contemporary world is unprecedentedly overwhelmed by risky air raid on Axis oil refineries technological explosion, hedonism, consumerism, and material- ism. The digitization of the world concomitant with the rapid n August 1, 1943, 177 B-24 them back on course. This unplanned by the first wave of bombers made Lloyd Herbert Hughes, also received a dissemination of information has rendered the role of media bombers take off from an Allied adjustment also led to the bombers visibility difficult for subsequent waves. posthumous for flying indispensable to determine the fate of nations. In this context, Obase in Libya, bound for the approaching from the south, where the Survivors reported debris like branches his critically-damaged B-24 into its the narrative building is the core of modern communication Nazis had concentrated their anti-aircraft and barbed wire hitting and even ending target. Col. John Kane and Col. Leon Tstrategies whether this communication is intended for businesses, poli- nicknamed “Hitler’s gas station.” The batteries.READ MORE: One of the Most up on the inside of their planes. Lt. Col. Johnson, who each led bombing groups tics, diplomacy, or any other area, the goal is to have a profound impact daringoil-producing raid, cityknown Ploiești, as Operation , Daring WWII Air Raids Targeted Hitler's Addison Baker and Maj. John Jerstad that reached their targets, were the only upon people. In contemporary times, the battle of narrative has become Tidal Wave, resulted in five men being Critical 'Gas Station'The ensuing attack were awarded the Medal of Honor for men who were awarded the Medal of the bedrock of the international socio-political arena by shaping the opin- awarded the Medal of Honor—three of was dramatic, chaotic and costly. The their (unsuccessful) attempt to fly higher Honor and survived the raid.Although ions and influencing the outcomes, and media particularly social media them posthumously—but failed to strike Allies suffered heavy casualties, and and allow the crew to bail of our their the Allies estimated that the raid had have become important tools of fighting this contemporary battle of nar- the fatal blow its planners had intended. smoke from the explosions caused badly damaged plane. Another pilot, Lt. ratives. Media plays a key and leading role in creating narratives but the Operation Tidal Wave began ominously, the damage was quickly repaired control of narratives or even its management is a redundant practice now with an overloaded bomber crashing andreduced within Ploiești’s months capacity the refineries by 40 percent, had against the backdrop of emerging technologies concomitant with virtual shortly after takeoff and another outstripped their previous capacity. The and augmented reality. Time is the chief resource in the contemporary era plunging into the Adriatic Sea. 167 of the region continued to serve as “Hitler’s gas to understand consumption and perception behaviors. A digital ecosys- station” until the Soviet Union captured tem is blurring the line between our physical existence and environment whose oil fields and refineries provided it in August of 1944. 310 airmen died, and this paves the way towards innovation. It is pertinent to mention that theoriginal Germans 177 bombers with over made 8.5 itmillion to Ploiești, tons 108 were captured and another 78 were Social Media is the Mass Communication Medium in the emerging digital of oil per year. Whereas most Allied interned in neighboring Turkey. 88 of ecosystem. Social media is the “new power” medium for news engagement, bombing in World War II was carried out the original 177 B-24s returned, most generation, dissemination, and consumption. Social media isn’t slowing from a high altitude, the bombers that of them seriously damaged. Despite down, what’s trending right now, will be yesterday’s news before you know setting the record for most Medals of it. Building narratives based on trending events is the wrong approach as order to evade the Germans’ radar. The Honor awarded to airmen in a single trending items have already made their impact, hence the right approach bombersraided Ploiești lost theflew element exceptionally of surprise, low in mission, Operation Tidal wave was is to find alternative narratives with the propensity to go viral. Traditional however, when one group veered off on never repeated—the Allies never again news media is lagging social media by half a day because every individual the wrong direction, forcing the others attempted a low-altitude assault against on the internet is engaging in the news-making process now. to break radio silence in order to direct German air defenses.

The Marvels: Park Seo Joon officially joins cast of Brie Larson's The author is an independent researcher and Alumnus of Quaid-e-Azam University. His 'Captain Marvel' sequel; rumoured to play a new superhero Facebook, Google expect jabs areas of interest are International Relations, Geo-politics and Maritime Affairs LONDON Park Seo Joon's name was listed on ing to fan theories and several media 1.13 billion.There is a lot riding on 'The It seems like it is time for South Korean the film's official page alongside Brie reports, speculations are rife that the Marvels' in the MCU as it is not only the for office return star Park Seo Joon to get into superhero Larson, Zawe Ashton, Teyonah Parris, star may join the ranks of heroes and follow-up to 'Captain Marvel' that was WASHINGTON work for "corporate" staff, in a seeming mode as reports state he has officially and Iman Vellani. With this, he is now play Amadeus Cho a.k.a Brawn. Buzz a box office smash hit, but it also sets Big tech firms are altering their return- shift of policy.The claim has been filed with joined the cast of Marvel's upcoming the third Korean actor to join the is that he could also bring a version the ball rolling for new characters who to-work plans for employees, as Covid-19 the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), by film 'The Marvels'.Months after reports Marvel Cinematic Universe.the-mar- of Marvel Boy to life on the big screen will take the Marvel franchise forward. cases rise in the US - with some stipulating former Citizens Advice consumer-policy first stated that the actor is being con- vels-castWhile Brie will play Captain with this upcoming film.Captain Marvel' Seo-Joon's role in this film is said to be that staff working in the office must be lead Liz Coll.The CAT has allowed "collective sidered for his first Marvel movie, an Marvel,Iman will star as Ms Marvel and was the MCU's first female superhero "huge" for the South Korean star as it vaccinated.Google announced that it would actions" - similar to US-style class-action IMDB update has seemingly confirmed Zawe as the main villain, Park Seo Joon's film that made a splash at the box of- marks his big debut into American delay a return to the office until 18 October. cases - subject to initial approval, since his role in the highly anticipated film. role is still a mystery. However, accord- fice with a collection estimated at USD mainstream cinema.'Captain Marvel 2: The company joined Facebook in saying it 2015.They differ from normal legal cases The Marvels' is slated to premiere on would require US workers returning to the in that all affected people are automatically November 11, 2022.'Thor: Love and office to be vaccinated.Twitter said it would covered unless they decide to exclude Thunder' opens in theatres on May 6, pause office re-opening, closing offices in themselves.Ms Coll said: "Google created 2022. It seems like it is time for South San Francisco and New York once again.The the Android app marketplace and controls Korean star Park Seo Joon to get into two Twitter offices had been operating at it with a vice-like grip. superhero mode as reports state he up to 50% capacity for staff who wanted to has officially joined the cast of Marvel's return.In a statement, the company wrote upcoming film 'The Marvels'.Months that it was "continuing to closely monitor after reports first stated that the actor local conditions and make necessary is being considered for his first Marvel changes that prioritise the health and safety movie, an IMDB update has seemingly of our Tweeps".Twitter said it remained confirmed his role in the highly antici- committed to giving employees the option pated film.Park Seo Joon's name was to work from home where possible.Other listed on the film's official page along- tech firms have also put back, or changed, side Brie Larson, Zawe Ashton, Teyonah return-to-work plansApple has reportedly Parris, and Iman Vellani. With this, he is delayed a planned return to on-site working now the third Korean actor to join the until October.Amazon has previously Marvel Cinematic Universe. announced a three-day-a-week return to TAT Special New Virus Outbreak Worst After Wuhan, say Chinese State Media NANJING not follow strict hygiene measures, Xinhua Beijing, with state media calling it the most Party saying it had “problems such as lack cases has led some on Chinese social media to A Covid outbreak first discovered in the News reported.The airport management has extensive contagion after Wuhan.Almost 200 of supervision and unprofessional manage- speculate about whether the Chinese vaccines Chinese city of Nanjing has spread to five been rebuked, with a senior disciplinary body people have been infected since the virus was ment”.Testing has shown that the virus has were working against the Delta variant.It is provinces and Beijing, with state media calling of the Communist Party saying it had “prob- first detected at the city’s busy airport on 20 now spread to at least 13 cities including unclear if those infected were vaccinated.A it the most extensive contagion after Wuhan. lems such as lack of supervision and unprofes- July.All flights from Nanjing airport will be Chengdu and the capital Beijing.However, ex- number of South East Asian countries relying Almost 200 people have been infected since sional management”.Testing has shown that suspended until 11 August, according to local perts quoted by the Global Times said they on Chinese vaccines have recently announced the virus was first detected at the city’s busy the virus has now spread to at least 13 cities media.Officials also began city-wide testing believed the outbreak was still at an early they will use other jabs.China has so far man- airport on 20 July.All flights from Nanjing including Chengdu and the capital Beijing. amid criticism for their “failure”.All 9.3 mil- stage and could be controlled.Local officials aged to keep the virus largely under control by airport will be suspended until 11 August, However, experts quoted by the Global Times lion of the city’s residents – including those in Nanjing said that seven of those infected closing borders and moving quickly to stamp according to local media.Officials also began said they believed the outbreak was still at visiting – will be tested, said state-controlled were in critical condition.The new spike in out local outbreaks. city-wide testing amid criticism for their an early stage and could be controlled.Local Xinhua news.Posts on social media show long “failure”.All 9.3 million of the city’s residents officials in Nanjing said that seven of those in- lines of people queuing, and authorities have – including those visiting – will be tested, said fected were in critical condition.The new spike reportedly urged people to wear masks, stand state-controlled Xinhua news.Posts on social in cases has led some on Chinese social media one metre apart and avoid talking while they media show long lines of people queuing, to speculate about whether the Chinese vac- wait.Officials said the highly contagious Delta and authorities have reportedly urged peo- cines were working against the Delta variant.It variant of the virus was behind the infections, ple to wear masks, stand one metre apart and is unclear if those infected were vaccinated.A adding that cases had spread further because avoid talking while they wait.Officials said the number of South East Asian countries rely- of how busy the airport is.Ding Jie, a health highly contagious Delta variant of the virus ing on Chinese vaccines have recently an- official in Nanjing, told reporters the cases was behind the infections, adding that cases nounced they will use other jabs.China has were linked to cleaners who worked on a had spread further because of how busy the so far managed to keep the virus largely flight from Russia that arrived in the city on airport is.Ding Jie, a health official in Nanjing, under control by closing borders and moving 10 July.The cleaners did not follow strict hy- told reporters the cases were linked to clean- quickly to stamp out local outbreaks. A Covid giene measures, Xinhua News reported.The ers who worked on a flight from Russia that outbreak first discovered in the Chinese city airport management has been rebuked, with arrived in the city on 10 July.The cleaners did of Nanjing has spread to five provinces and a senior disciplinary body of the Communist Sunday August, 01, 2021

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FBR exceeds July target by Rs68b inflation in the country, as taxes paid at the import stage are usually recovered by increasing the prices. These import taxes are also causing British presenter an increase in prices of electricity and petroleum products.In the budget, the government had Maya Jama steps out in imposed 17% sales tax on crude oil import. It also doubled customs duty rate from 5% to 10% Lebanese look in London on the import of petrol to achieve the tax target. There were also some other indirect measures in the budget like 75 paisa federal excise duty on each telephone call exceeding five minutes. The share of income tax in total revenue sharply fell to just 32.7%, which has put more burden on people who have less capacity to pay.The FBR collected 67.5% or Rs277 billion in indirect taxes Bureaau Report 2021-22 as against the monthly target of Rs341.7 - general sales tax, customs duty and federal ISLAMABAD billion, according to statistics compiled by the excise duty which are the three main sources of The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revenue board on Friday. The monthly collection indirect taxes.The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) exceeded July’s tax collection target by a wide was equal to 7% of the annual target.The election manifesto had promised to increase the margin of Rs68 billion on the back of more than Rs410 billion provisional collection was higher share of direct taxes to 45% from 38%.Finance half the collection at the import stage, which put by 36.5% or Rs109 billion over the revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin had said last month that CAIRO it on a solid footing to chase the annual target generated during the same month of last fiscal being a developing country, the share of indirect British TV and radio presenter Maya Jama of Rs5.829 trillion.But more than half of the tax year.Like the previous fiscal year when the FBR taxes would increase in the short term.Tax-wise showed off a creative look by Lebanese fash- collection at the import stage is in line with the had exceeded July’s target by Rs57 billion, it has collectionThe FBR collected Rs134 billion under ion house Azzi & Osta at an event in London government’s new policy of relying on indirect again taken a good start of the new fiscal year. the head of income tax - up by Rs31 billion or late last week.Jama, 26, opted for a sage green taxes to achieve the annual target after it could Out of the Rs410 billion, the FBR collected Rs210 30% over the same month of last year.The jumpsuit by the Lebanese design duo when not broaden the tax base that remained skewed billion at the import stage, which was equal to collection was Rs40 billion higher than the target she attended a launch event hosted by sports during its first three years.The FBR collected over 51.3% of the total monthly collection.The heavy as the FBR had set a low income tax target due to streaming service DAZN Boxing in London. Rs410 billion during the first month of fiscal year reliance on import taxes and duties may cause poor performance in the last fiscal year. Featuring a ribbed bodice with semi-sheer, cuffed sleeves and a sharply tailored lower 4IR can help KSA become a global How Islamic finance can help build half, the creative design hails from Azzi & Osta’s Ready-to-Wear Collection 6, which hub for new drone technology a better future for all “reimagines nineties grunge and glamour for the modern woman,” according to the la- Bureaau Report are being developed in partnership Bureau Report bel’s website. Put my glad rags on for (the) RIYADH with the Saudi General Authority DUBAI @daznboxing event last night and I cannot Saudi Arabia could become a of Civil Aviation, the Ministry of The Islamic finance investment model wait to start this weekend,” Jama captioned global center for new drone Transport and Saudi Aramco. “The is a natural fit for investors looking a photo of the outfit on Instagram, where she Pace of CEO resigna- technology under plans being applications are endless,” Alsaleh to use their money ethically and boasts 2.3 million followers.Jama’s stylist, advanced by the Center for the said.Advanced drones have been sustainably, and could be a key industry Kyle De’Volle, paired the outfit with jewelry tions at listed KSA firms Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) used to deliver vaccines in Africa in helping the world to achieve the UN’s by designers Diane Kordas and Lara Heems. recently inaugurated in Riyadh in the course of the pandemic, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), It is not the first time the presenter, who is of picked up amid pandemic in partnership with the World American drone manufacturers experts have told Arab News.Islamic Swedish-Somali origin, has stepped out in a Bureaau Report Economic Forum (WEF).Mansour have also been accelerating their finance takes a different approach from design from the Middle East.In February, she JEDDAH Alsaleh, director of the center, told efforts to transport heavy loads — today’s profit-above-all investment stunned at the Vogue x Tiffany Fashion & Film Saudi Arabian listed companies lost CEOs Arab News that heavy lift drone up to 500kg depending on the — to orthodoxy.It prioritizes low-risk after party for the 73rd edition of the British at twice the average annual pace in the technology had been prioritized locations with poor access. investments, and avoids markets such $4 trillion in assets by 2030.“Islamic Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in another first half of the year as the stresses of the by the Kingdom as one of its 4IR as pork, alcohol and gambling — as finance (will) continue to expand in the look by Azzi & Osta. pandemic took their toll. There were 128 projects. “Saudi Arabia can be a well as barring the payment of interest next decade across regions and asset CEO resignations from 97 companies listed leading country in developing and ensuring ethical governance. classes, and there is an opportunity for on the Tadawul’s main and parallel markets the regulatory framework for Far from impeding growth, however, Islamic Finance and Shariah-compliant Scarlett Johansson's talent over the past five years for an average of heavy-lift drones. It can be ahead this alternative approach to investing investments to align with the UN about 25 a year, according to a study by the of the world,” he said.Heavy lift is rapidly evolving into a booming Sustainable Development Goals,” she agency, advocacy organisa- Capital Market Authority (CMA). However, drone technology has advanced industry, Martina Macpherson, senior said.Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s own 26 CEOs resigned in the past six months, to a stage where it requires a vice president of partnerships and Vision 2030, the SDGs lay out a vision tions condemn Disney's Maaal newspaper reported. The largest more sophisticated regulatory engagement at Moody’s ESG Solutions of a just, fair and prosperous world by number of resignations over the past five framework, he said, not just in the Group, told Arab News.She and her 2030, codified into 17 interlinked goals response on 'Black Widow' years came from the telecommunications Kingdom but globally, and these team expect the industry to hold over designed by the UN. sector and the real estate management and development sector with six and 13 resignations, respectively, the study China's Shanxi opens freight train service to Turkey showed.Three quarters of the resignations were attributed to special circumstances Bureaau Report in Taiyuan, the provincial capital, on Thursday launched on Thursday, linking North China's inland while 8 percent left for other roles. The ISLAMABAD morning for Mersin in southern Turkey.The new province of Shanxi with Turkey.A train loaded largest number of resignations in one A new direct China-Europe freight train service was route brought the total number of China-Europe with goods, including daily necessities, machinery company was four within three years. launched on Thursday, linking North China's inland freight train routes via Shanxi to ten, linking over 30 and equipment, left a logistics park in Taiyuan, the Developing the Saudi market to align with province of Shanxi with Turkey.A train loaded with cities from 11 countries in Central Asia and Europe. provincial capital, on Thursday morning for Mersin Vision 2030 requires good investment goods, including daily necessities, machinery and A new direct China-Europe freight train service was in southern Turkey. tools and excellent financial results, and the equipment, left a logistics park in Taiyuan, the pandemic revealed the inability of some provincial capital, on Thursday morning for Mersin executive departments in some companies, in southern Turkey.The new route brought the DUBAI in dealing with the risks and changes total number of China-Europe freight train routes Amid the ongoing legal and public rela- occurring, and the lack of capabilities to via Shanxi to ten, linking over 30 cities from 11 tions battle between Disney and Scarlett help them lead companies, Faiz Alhomrani, countries in Central Asia and Europe. A new direct Johansson, Women in Film, Los Angeles, a financial market analyst told Arab China-Europe freight train service was launched ReFrame and Time's Up, along with her talent News.The largest number of resignations on Thursday, linking North China's inland province agency CAA have come out in support of the over the past five years came from the of Shanxi with Turkey.A train loaded with goods, 'Black Widow' actor.The USD 319.8 billion en- telecommunications sector and the real including daily necessities, machinery and equipment, tertainment media conglomerate had called estate management and development left a logistics park in Taiyuan, the provincial capital, Johansson's 'Black Widow' breach of contract sector with six and 13 resignations, on Thursday morning for Mersin in southern Turkey. lawsuit a "callous disregard for the horrific respectively, the study showed.Companies’ The new route brought the total number of China- and prolonged global effects of the Covid-19 shareholders started to see that some Europe freight train routes via Shanxi to ten, linking pandemic."Disney also disclosed her base CEOs or executive departments did not over 30 cities from 11 countries in Central Asia and salary of USD 20M for the Marvel Cinematic provide anything, and they couldn’t Europe. A new direct China-Europe freight train Universe film exclaiming that the Disney Plus achieve positive results, neither in financial service was launched on Thursday, linking North with Premier Access will compensate her well results nor in cash distributions, three to China's inland province of Shanxi with Turkey.A enough. According to reports, responding four years, Alhomrani said. train loaded with goods, including daily necessities, to this, the advocacy organizations, issued machinery and equipment, left a logistics park a joint statement calling Disney's charac- terization of Scarlett Johansson a "gendered character attack."The statement read, "While we take no position on the business issues in the litigation between Scarlett Johansson and The Walt Disney Company, we stand firmly ICC to take cognizance of BCCI's vicious Van Dijk returns for Liverpool against Disney's recent statement which at- tempts to characterize Johansson as insensi- after nine months tive or selfish for defending her contractual propaganda to target KPL, Afridi Bureau Report encouragement. And most of business rights. ICC to take cognizance of BCCI's vi- The focus of the press conference was from partaking in the Kashmir Premier TOKYO all, my family because without cious propaganda to target KPL India’s interference in the KPL, and how the League2021, said India shouldn't politicise Liverpool defender Virgil van them, I'd be nothing. Thank Neal McDonough to star Bureau Report Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) the KPL which is a gentleman's sport. Dijk returned to action for you. The work doesn't stop LAHORE is pressurizing and threatening the foreign Shehryar Khan Afridi told the media that the first time in nine months now. It's only just starting. We in 'Drops of Jupiter' Chairman of the Parliamentary players to ensure they pull out of the KPL. the Indian BCCI is threatening International in a pre-season friendly on keep going!"Also making his Committee on Kashmir Flanked by President of the KPL Arif cricketers of their security. He said that no Thursday.The 30-year-old return on Thursday was fellow Shehryar Afridi urged the International Malik and CEO Chaudhry Shehzad, international cricketers must know that suffered knee ligament damage centre-back Joe Gomez who Cricket Council (ICC) to take cognizance Shehryar Khan Afridi while responding Pakistan would provide the KPL a head in the Merseyside derby suffered a season-ending knee of vicious agenda of the Board of Control to the the threats hurled by the BCCI of state level security to KPL and the against Everton in October.He injury on England duty also of Cricket in India who is threatening to prevent International cricketers international cricketers. subsequently missed the rest in October last year.Liverpool International cricketers to prevent from of the season as Liverpool were boss Jurgen Klopp said it was from taking part in the Kashmir Premier dethroned as Premier League "nice to have them back"."I'm League (KPL) and using Cricket for champions as well as the delayed not sure, 260-something days India's political and hegemonic designs. Euro 2020 event.On Thursday, for Virg and not much less for While addressing a press conference here at he came on as a 69th-minute Joe they didn't play football, the PID over the allegations made by South substitute in Liverpool's 4-3 so it's nice to have them back," African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs against friendly defeat to German side said Klopp."It was the first step, BCCI, Shehryar Khan Afridi asked the Hertha Berlin in Austria."It's really important."Liverpool cricket playing countries and cricket boards hard to express how I am feeling, begin their Premier League LONDON to stand against the Indian hegemonic but it's important to me that I season at promoted Norwich designs and frustrate Indian vicious say I feel blessed to have had the City on August 14. I'm not Actor Neal McDonough has signed on to designs and hold flag of global sports support of so many incredible sure, 260-something days for star in the upcoming feature film 'Drops of as sports is fundamental human right. people. The surgeon, my physios, Virg and not much less for Joe Jupiter'. Described as a "romantic psycho- coaches and staff who have been they didn't play football, so it's logical fantasy", the movie will mark the with me in my corner since day nice to have them back," said feature directorial debut of actor Dominic Sri Lanka bans three stars for one year over Covid breach one," tweeted the Dutchman Klopp."It was the first step, really Scott Kay, who will also star in it.Kay, who previously directed the short film 'Saving Bureau Report for six months and will be on probation for on the country -The three were found guilty after the game."My teammates important."Liverpool begin Angelo', starring Kevin Bacon, wrote the COLOMBO two years after their bans are completed.A of breaching Covid 19 guidelines "putting for giving me energy and their Premier League season Sri Lanka on Friday slapped a one-year committee of inquiry headed by a retired into jeopardy the safety of said players, fel- keeping my head up. The fans at promoted Norwich City on film's script during quarantine last year, ac- international ban on three top cricketers judge had recommended a two-year ban low team members and others involved in for their love, support and August 14. cording to the reports.The story examines for breaching Covid-19 regulations while against Mendis, 26, and Gunathilaka, 30, and the said tour."They were also punished for the deep connection between a blind boy on tour in England.The lengthy bans and 18-months against 28-year-old wicketkeeper breaching a 10.30pm curfew at the team named Lion (Kay) and an Australian girl $50,000 fines were ordered after vice- batsman Dickwella. The fine, however, was hotel and "bringing disrepute to Sri Lanka with hemophilia named Eloise, watching as captain Kusal Mendis, opener Danushka double the recommended amount.- Shame Cricket and the country."They can appeal to the pair live vicariously through each other's Gunathilaka and wicket-keeper Niroshan the board and from there to the country's perspectives.McDonough, known for films Dickwella were seen out in Durham before minister.The three were suspended and sent such as 'Minority Report', 'Captain America' a one-day international against England.The home from England on June 28.Mendis and and 'Sonic the Hedgehog', will star as Dia, punishment is the toughest taken by any Gunathilaka have faced censure before. the king of a world known as Tara. Actor cricket nation for breaches of the anti-cor- Mendis ran over and killed a 64-year-old Neal McDonough has signed on to star in onavirus bubbles which have now become cyclist in July last year. He paid one mil- the upcoming feature film 'Drops of Jupiter'. standard practice in international sport.It lion rupees ($5,000) to the victim's family Described as a "romantic psychological fan- is also a major new blow to a team which as part of a court settlement and was given tasy", the movie will mark the feature direc- has been in turmoil on and off the pitch in a reprimand by the board.Gunathilaka was torial debut of actor Dominic Scott Kay, who recent months.The board ordered a two- banned from the national team in 2018 for will also star in it.Kay, who previously di- year ban from international cricket against violating team curfews on tour. In April, he rected the short film 'Saving Angelo', starring all three, but one year was suspended. They was ordered to take anger management Kevin Bacon, wrote the film's script during will also be unable to play domestic cricket counselling after a drunken brawl. quarantine last year, according to the reports. 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One Window Ehsaas Policy to ensure services Pakistan ranks delivery through a single as ‘the cheapest window: Dr. Sania country to live in’

One Window Ehsaas Policy to further uplift PAKISTAN HAS BEEN RANKED AS ‘THE CHEAPEST Ehsaas Program COUNTRY IN THE WORLD TO LIVE IN’ WITH A COST ISLAMABAD OF LIVING INDEX SHOWING 18.58 ISLAMABAD Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Pakistan has been ranked as ‘the cheapest country Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar in the world to live in’ with a cost of living index Saturday said, One Window Ehsaas Policy, ap- showing 18.58, followed by Afghanistan 24.51, In- proved by Prime Minister Imran Khan, will ensure dia 25.14 and Syria 25.31.According to cost of living delivery of services to marginalized segments of index by GoBankingRatesCompany, Pakistan is the society through a single window, a one-stop shop. cheapest country to live in, with a cost of living index The overarching Ehsaas Strategy stipulated the of 18.58. This is followed by Afghanistan 24.51, India creation of “One-Window Ehsaas” (Policy # 4) to 25.14, and Syria 25.31.Several organizations have used statistics to determine the cheapest countries enable delivery of the multiple Ehsaas programs to live in. One of these companies is GoBankingRates through a single window, and to address issues and the company uses four metrics to determine in social protection programs.The policy entails which countries are the most affordable.The metrics six sets of actions: firstly, a One Stop Shop, the used include rent index, local purchasing power in- Ehsaas Physical Center; secondly, back office digital dex, consumer price index, groceries index and in- interface; thirdly, a public facing digital informa- formation compiled is compared to the cost of living tion and services platform; the fourth compo- in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in nent is a mobile app; the fifth component is the integrated database; and finally, the Ehsaas One- of daily commodities in Pakistan making living as Window Beneficiary Selection and Targeting Policy. the mostworld.The affordable index andconfirms cheapest the instability the world.Con in prices- trary to it, worldwide, the prices of daily commodi- According to an official statement, collectively, the ties spiraled impacting the most thriving economies six pillars of One Window policy will increase co- of the world amidst coronavirus pandemic which hesiveness and coordination across the different resulted in tumbling down of income per capita and programmes offered by different implementing Afghanistan Conflict - organizations and will improve beneficiary ex- partment of Agriculture’s latest report, the global perience.While physical one window centers, e- steepfood supplies rise in the are daily expected inflation.According to grow in 2021-22 to US andDe portal and app will enable beneficiaries to better Pakistan considers Troika Plus an important so the prices of daily commodities, driven by strong access welfare services, cross-organizational data demand and supply shortfalls.Whereas in a cor- sharing, and a standard beneficiary identification responding report by the United Nations Food and methodology will allow for better visibility, and ef- forum to facilitate the Afghan Peace Process Agriculture Organization (FAO) projected that world Key officials from Pakistan, US, Russia and China to meet in Doha food prices were set to rise on monthly basis.The ficient and transparent targeting. Lastly, removing FAO’s food price index, measured monthly changes program overlaps will allow to expand access to for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat services through re-allocation of resources to pre- ISLAMABAD and China are increasingly worried that settlement will hold its next meeting in and sugar.According to it, the vegetable oil price in- viously non targeted populations.Part of the policy, Senior officials from Pakistan, the United the renewed unrest in Afghanistan will be Doha in early August, Special Russian dex jumped due to rising palm, soy and rapeseed oil the One Window Physical Ehsaas Centers will be States, Russia and China will meet in Doha destabilizing for these three countries.An Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, quotations. Palm oil prices were boosted by slow a one-stop-shop to integrate all Ehsaas programs on August 11 as part of efforts to prevent Afghan Taliban delegation, which earlier this Director of the Second Asian Department production growth in southeast Asia, while pros- under one roof. The Centers will allow beneficiar- Afghanistan from slipping into another civil week visited China, was told by Beijing to at Russia’s Foreign Ministry Zamir Kabulov pects of robust global demand, especially from the ies to get information on all Ehsaas benefits and war.The meeting of the so-called “extended make a clear break from the East Turkestan told an online briefing on Thursday.Russian biodiesel sector, drove up soyoil prices.The sugar in- Troika” comes against the backdrop of the Islamic Movement (ETIM), a UN designated Special envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov dex also posted a 6.8% month-on-month gain, due services available to them in one space.The first Afghan Taliban making rapid inroads in the prototype has recently been opened in Sitara mar- terrorist outfit seeking an independent state also confirmed the Doha meeting and said to harvest delays and concerns over reduced crop war-ravaged country since the start of the yields in Brazil, the world’s largest sugar exporter, ket, Islamabad. One Physical Centers of Ehsaas will for Chinese Muslims in Xinxiang.Pakistan, he was in contact with his US, Pakistani US and NATO forces’ withdrawal and the lack also concerned at the growing unrest in and Chinese counterparts on the issue.US FAO said.The FAO also noted similar rising trends in be opened in all 154 districts.VoM of any headway in the intra-Afghan talks. the neighbouring country, is pushing the President Joe Biden announced on April 14 the prices of almost major edible items on monthly The special representatives of these four key Afghan Taliban to take action against the that he had made a decision to complete basis as the world was still reeling under the impacts players last met in April in Doha, Qatar, and outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). the operation in Afghanistan that has been of Covid 19.VoM previously also held unannounced sessions The Foreign Office confirmed that Pakistan the longest overseas military campaign in in what appeared to be an effort to develop would attend the extended troika meeting US history.The situation in Afghanistan has regional consensus on the Afghan endgame. in Doha.“Pakistan considers Troika Plus an started to deteriorate in the wake of the US Although the US has serious differences with important forum to facilitate the Afghan Peace decision as the Taliban are intensifying their China and Russia on many issues, Washington Process.Pakistan has been participating in offensive in many areas of the country.The is now keen to take Beijing and Moscow the format regularly,” Zahid Hafiz Chaudhri, Taliban movement has claimed that it has onboard on the current Afghan situation. foreign office spokesperson said in a gained control of about 85% of the country's Both Russia and China have criticized the statement.“Pakistan looks forward to the territory, including the border regions US for “hasty withdrawal” and declared that Troika Plus meeting in Doha. The meeting will with five countries — Iran, China, Pakistan, Washington has failed to bring about peace in review the current situation in Afghanistan,” Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.Russian the war-torn country.Pakistan also expressed the spokesperson added. He said Pakistan Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on similar views as Prime Minister Imran Khan would continue to support efforts to achieve a Wednesday that the situation in Afghanistan recently blamed the US for leaving behind peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. was quickly degrading and had gone out of a mess in Afghanistan. Pakistan, Russia The extended Troika on the Afghan peaceful the authorities’ control.VoM BRI India media US Commisssion Pakistan leads South Asia in BRI infrastructure Biden appoints Pakistani lawyer & Trump development: Report worried about critic Khizr Khan to a key US commission The report pointed out that the overall index in 2021 third to sixth place in the index, due to a severe blow rose to 113 from 110, turning the downward trend in to the infrastructure development undermined by the Imran’s victory in Khizr khan, 71, gave a passionate speech serving in Iraq. He is buried at Arlington ceme- 2020. This was largely attributed to easy fiscal and rampant spread of the Coronavirus in India, according to at the 2016 convention, along with his tery, Virginia, alongside so many other American monetary policies but forward by major economies China Economic Net (CEN).The Report, jointly published wife, ghazala, in which he questioned war heroes, and was posthumously awarded top around the world and the global compaign of accelerat- by the China International Contractors Association AJK elections: Gill whether trump, then the republican military medals — Bronze Star and . ing vaccination. Besides, the economy of the bri coun- (CHINCA) and the China Export and Credit Insurance presidenTIAL nominee, had ever read the Khizr Khan, 71, gave a passionate speech at the tries has been recovering from the pandemic, driving Corporation, was released at the 12th International ISLAMABAD constitution. he pulled his own copy out of 2016 convention, along with his wife, Ghazala, in the rebound of the infrastructure sector. Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on his pocket for emphasis — and said trump which he questioned whether Trump, then the BEIJING (IIICF), a two-day event kicked off in Macao on July Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill has had “sacrificed nothing and no one.” Republican presidential nominee, had ever read Despite the unexpected shock from the COVID-19 22.The report pointed out that the overall index in 2021 said, Indian media is worried about Imran WASHINGTON the Constitution. He pulled his own copy out of Pandemic, Pakistan has elevated one place to the 5th rose to 113 from 110, turning the downward trend in Khan’s victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir United States President Joe Biden has announced his pocket for emphasis — and said Trump had in infrastructure development, against the trend of 2020. (AJK) general elections and engaged in a plans to nominate Khizr Khan, the Pakistan-born “sacrificed nothing and no one.”After that, Trump an overall decline in the South Asia region.According malicious campaign against Pakistan by show- lawyer who famously criticized former President frequently lashed out at the Khans, which they to the annual report on the Development of Belt and ing statements of Maryam Safdar and other Donald Trump for his disparaging remarks shrugged off as “proof of his ignorance and ar- Road Infrastructure Development Index (2021), 71 PML-N leaders.“The letter from the European against Muslim-Americans during the 2016 rogance.” At one point Trump suggested that countries were covered in the report, including 63 na- parliamentarians is a blunt response to India’s Democratic National Convention, to a post with Ghazala Khan did not speak during the DNC be- tions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and barbarism as well as the incompetent PML-N’s the U.S. Commission on International Religious cause of her Muslim faith.After his speech, Khizr eight Portuguese-speaking countries.Among the Seven “sell Kashmir” propaganda,” he said in a series of Freedom.The commission is mandated to review Khan was featured in campaign ads for Hillary Regions, Southeast Asia ranked No.1, with Indonesia, tweets on Saturday. He said, Imran Khan being the facts and circumstances of violations of reli- Clinton, the Democratic Party’s presidential Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam taking the top true ambassador highlighted the Kashmir issues gious freedom internationally and to make policy nominee, and his family’s story became a regu- four places. The Central and Eastern European region across the world and it was debated in parlia- recommendations to the President, the Secretary lar feature in her campaign speeches.Khan, who ranked at the bottom as it did last year.While South Asia ments around the world.VoM of State and Congress.Khan’s son, Humayun Khan, was born in, works as a lawyer also founded the was the only region suffering a major fall, declining from was an US Army Captain killed in 2004 while Literacy and National Unity Project. Global Food Insecurity Global Market UN warns of acute food insecurity Dollar rises but still set for biggest in 23 countries weekly loss since May verge are farmers. Alongside food assistance, together with Honduras, Guatemala, Haiti, The dollar index, which measures the The 23 hotspots identified are we must do all we can to help them resume Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, greenback against a basket of six cur- Afghanistan, Angola, Central Africa food production themselves,” FAODirector- Myanmar, Nigeria, Sierra Leone together with rencies, was 0.32% higher at 92.181 at Republic, Central Sahel, CHAD, Colombia, General QU Dongyu said.“So far, support to Liberia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syrian Arab 2:45 p.m. ET. Democratic Republic of the Congo, agriculture as key means of preventing wide- Republic, Yemen.FAO and WFP have warned LONDON Ethiopia, EL SALVADOR together with spread famine remains largely overlooked by that 41 million people were already at risk : The dollar rose on Friday along with Honduras, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, donors. Without such support to agriculture, of falling into famine. 2020 saw 155 million other safe haven currencies as stocks Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, humanitarian needs will keep skyrocket- people facing acute food insecurity at crisis fell and as upbeat U.S. economic data Myanmar, Nigeria, Sierra Leone together ing,” he added.The 23 hotspots identified are or worse levels in 55 countries, according to helped reverse some of the losses with Liberia, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Angola, Central Africa Republic, the Global on Food Crises.This is an increase from earlier this week when dovish Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen. Central Sahel, Chad, Colombia, Democratic of more than 20 million from 2019, and the remarks by the Federal Reserve tanked DUBAI Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, El Salvador trend is only to worsen this year. a month-long rally in the greenback. Two United Nations agencies — World Food The dollar index, which measures the Programme (WFP) and Food and Agriculture greenback against a basket of six cur- Organization (FAO) — have warned that in the rencies, was 0.32% higher at 92.181 at next four months, conflict, coronavirus and the 2:45 p.m. ET. The index was still down cial markets on a seasonal basis, on a spectively.The dollar also got a lift after climate crisis are likely to increase hunger in 0.77% for the week, on pace for its 10-year basis, it’s the weakest month,” St. Louis Federal Reserve President 23 countries, including Afghanistan.“Families worst weekly performance since the said Kathy Lien, managing director at James Bullard said the Fed should start that rely on humanitarian assistance to sur- first week of May.Friday’s gains for BK Asset Management.“So with the reducing its $120 billion in monthly vive are hanging by a thread. When we cannot the U.S. currency came as stocks fell Delta variant as well as the uncertain- bond purchases this fall and cut them reach them, that thread is cut, and the con- following a glum earnings report by ties around China, investors are getting “fairly rapidly” so the program ends sequences are nothing short of catastrophic,” Amazon, growing concerns over the nervous and I think they’re worried in the first months of 2022 to pave warned David Beasley, WFP Executive rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta about a more durable correction in the way for a rate increase that year Director.Bureaucratic obstacles and a lack variant, and in the wake of a regula- stocks and so you’re beginning to see if needed.The greenback slumped ear- of funding also hamper the agencies’ efforts tory crackdown by China on its tech- the dollar catch a safe haven bid,” she lier this week after Fed Chair Jerome to provide emergency food assistance and nology and education sectors.“We’re at said.Japan’s yen and Norway’s krone, Powell said rate increases were “a enable farmers to plant at scale and at the the end of the month and August tends which are also seen as safehaven cur- ways away” and the job market still right time.“The vast majority of those on the to be the cruelest month for the finan- rencies, were up 0.26% and 1.27% re- had “some ground to cover.”

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