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IslamabadWednesday, July 14, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Turkish envoy shares CPEC ushers Chris Gayle details of July 15 era of economic passes 14000 2016 coup attempt prosperity T20 format runs Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs PM advocates 500,000 doses given in a day equal vaccine

Saifullah ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has access for all successful- ly achieved Speaking of Pak efforts to fight Covid-19, the target of 500,000 the premier said that the country has been Covid-19 vac- cine doses “more fortunate than other countries” per day, Planning Minister Asad Umar said Tuesday. The country achieved the Special Correspondent PIA airlifts 2m target on Monday, said Umar, who heads the Na- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on doses of Sinovac tional Command and Opera- Tuesday urged the coun- tion Centre on coronavirus. tries currently producing DUSHANBE: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a meeting The pace will be increase vaccines for coronavirus DNA with his Afghan counter-part Haneef Atmar. – DNA to ramp up production further, according to the ISLAMABAD: A special plane of Pakistan minister. Last week, Umar and ensure rapid distribu- tion to all, including devel- International Airlines (PIA) has airlifted warned that the early signs another batch of two million doses of Si- of a fourth coronavirus oping countries. “While the support offered novac vaccines from Beijing Capital Inter- Blame game will not wave had started showing. by some major nations is commendable, more national Airport to Pakistan to help health “Two weeks ago, I had authorities prevent and control Covid-19 tweeted that our artificial in- needs to be done,” the prime minister said, while addressing the United Nations High-Lev- pandemic in the country. telligence models are show- So far, 16.5 million doses of Sinovac and ing possible emergence of a el Political Forum on Sustainable Development serve region: Qureshi six million doses of Sinopharm have been fourth wave,” he said. 2021. He earlier remarked that the forum is being held “at a critical moment in human his- transported from China to Pakistan, Qadir tory”. “The world is facing an unprecedented Bux Sangi, PIA Country Manager for Chi- The Foreign Minister expressed these views during Balouchistan triple challenge: the COVID-19 pandemic; the na said on Tuesday. Pakistan has been us- reversal of economic progress; and the existen- ing mainly Chinese vaccines namely Sin- a meeting with Afghan FM Hanif Atmar development tial threat posed by climate change,” he said. opharm and Sinovac, although others are He commended the “excellent role” played by also available and so far around 20 million DNA top priority UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and people have been vaccinated. FM Qureshi meets his “the entire UN system’s relief and recovery ef- The government has run a massive ISLAMABAD: Foreign vaccination drive across the country to Minister Makhdoom Shah Staff Report forts in the wake of the pandemic”. Speaking of Pakistan’s efforts to fight COVID-19, the prime achieve the target of providing 70 mil- Mahmood Qureshi on Tues- Uzbek counterpart ISLAMABAD: Finance Min- minister said that the country has been “more lion doses of vaccines aimed at fighting day said that blame game ister Shaukat the Covid-19 pandemic. It may be men- would not serve the region, fortunate than other countries”. “Through our Mahnoor Ansar Tarin has policies of ‘smart lockdowns’ and focus on the tioned that Pakistani health authorities urging his Afghan counter- said devel- disadvantaged, we have been able to somehow had launched a nationwide vaccination part to address all concerns opment of drive with around a million doses of through established institu- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makh- contain the virus. We managed to save precious doom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held bi- Balochistan lives and at the same time livelihoods,” he said. Sinopharm vaccine donated by China, tional mechanisms. Shah is the top starting with older people and frontline Mahmood Qureshi also re- lateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov, on priority of the government Continued on Page 06 healthcare workers, in March. affirmed Pakistan’s consist- and it is working to provide ent support to a peaceful the sidelines of SCO Council of Foreign better employment oppor- and united Afghanistan, at Ministers meeting today in Dushanbe. tunities for the youth of the peace with itself and with The two Foreign Ministers exchanged province. He was talking to its neighbours. views on ways and means to enhance Special Assistant on Rec- Ban on TLP to “Pakistan supports a peace- bilateral ties as well as discussed the onciliation and Harmony ful and stable Afghanistan, regional situation. in Balochistan Nawabzada which would yield mutual Recalling Uzbek Foreign Minister’s vis- Shahzain Bugti in Islama- dividends and benefits in it to Pakistan and the virtual Summit at The Uzbek Foreign Minister appreciat- stay, cabinet decides the leadership level, Foreign Minister ed Pakistan’s policy to pursue geo-eco- bad. Shaukat Tarin said the terms of peace in the re- CPEC has renewed focus on The Cabinet also approved proposed agreements gion, economic prosperity Qureshi remarked that the continued nomic goals which was aligned with Uz- the socio economic devel- and regional connectivi- interaction has injected new dynamism bekistan’s foreign policy goals. opment of Balochistan. He with Uzbekistan, which shall be signed during the ty,” he added. The Foreign into the bilateral relations. During the discussion, regional se- said the government has ini- Minister expressed these The two Foreign Ministers discussed curity including Afghanistan and tiated mega projects in road upcoming visit of the PM of Pakistan to Tashkent views during a meeting the forthcoming visit of the Prime human rights situation in Indian Il- and irrigation infrastruc- recommending the ban on with Foreign Minister of Minister to Tashkent in the bilateral legally Occupied Jammu and Kash- ture, education and health TLP to continue. He said Afghanistan Hanif Atmar context and for participation in the in- mir also came under discussion. facilities, agriculture. the ban on TLP had been held on the sidelines of ternational conference on connectivity. Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed his imposed on merit and in It was agreed that close consultations Continued on Page 06 Delta variant light of solid facts as the Continued on Page 06 was necessary for successful visit. making up organization was involved in arson and torture of police Two jawans 50% of cases personnel. He said the Law Ministry is working to get martyred in the election symbol of TLP Monitoring Desk cancelled as per law. Kurram ISLAMABAD: The Delta The Minister said the cab- variant of inet also gave approval to the coro- 25 percent special allow- navirus — ance to the armed forces to which met in the federal which first bring their salaries at par Shujaat Hamza capital today (Tuesday) with with other departments. emerged in Prime Minister Imran Khan He said the Prime Minister India — is ISLAMABAD: The Federal in the chair. also instructed to extend now making up a whopping Cabinet has decided to con- The minister said that the this facility to Rangers and Nehal Miraj 50% of the total infections tinue ban on Tehreek-e-La- Cabinet also approved pro- FC as they were not includ- in Pakistan, Federal Parlia- KURRAM: Two securi- baik Pakistan. posed agreements with ed initially. He said it was mentary Health Secretary ty forces personnel were This was stated by Minister Uzbekistan, which shall be also approved to fix retail martyred during an area Dr Nausheen Hamid said for Information and Broad- signed during the upcoming prices of 49 medicines. Tuesday. The lawmaker, sanitisation operation in casting Chaudhry Fawad visit of the Prime Minister Chaudhry Fawad said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kur- speaking in a private news Hussain, while briefing me- of Pakistan to Tashkent. cabinet was informed that channel programme, said ram District, the military's dia, in Islamabad this after- Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saudi Arabia would release media wing said Tuesday. the COVID-19 vaccines noon, about decisions taken said the cabinet approved that Pakistan is adminis- by the Federal Cabinet, Interior Ministry's report Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 tering are effective against the Delta variant. Inside... Turkish envoy shares details Indonesian envoy keen to promote educational links with Pak institutions of July 15 coup attempt – Page 02 Ambassador of Turkey Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul says Turkey Serena Hotels, NUST sign MoU for trainee will never forget Pakistani support during difficult times; programme – Page 03 announces plantation ceremony on 15th in Fatima Jinnah Park Pakistan to export and Special Forces head- The ambassador expressed The ambassador shall also 300 tons of chili to Ansar M Bhatti quarters. But at the end of these views during a press plant a tree in the Fatima China: Wu Guang the day will of the people conference on Tuesday. A Jinnah Park. – Page 04 ISLAMABAD: Ambassador prevailed and the move was commemoration ceremony The Ambassador further Uzbekistan under of Turkey Ihsan Mustafa vehemently rejected. will take place on July 15. said, 15th of July coup at- President Shavkat Yurdakul has said on 15 July tempt was planned by the Mirziyoyev one of the most treacher- FETO leadership and car- – Page 05 ous attempts was made on ried out by members of the people of Turkey with a the organization, whom At least 64 dead view to making the Turkish infiltrated into our army by as fire rips through people slaves, but the brave disobeying the chain of com- Iraq Covid ward Turkish people valiantly – Page 06 mand of the armed forces. thwarted that attempt. “We have never before RCCI organizes Ostensibly, the Turkish peo- witnessed such savage- Balochistan business ple had to pay a price also. ry and treachery in our opportunity moot And what was that price; history as the one exhib- – Page 07 the price was bombing of ited by the perpetrators Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan the presidential palace; of this coup attempt: our regular direct flights bombing of the Turkish na- Parliament Building, the from Sept: envoy tional assembly and bomb- ISLAMABAD: Turkish ambassador Ihsan Presidential complex, – Page 08 ing of police headquarters; Mustafa Yurdakul briefs the media intelligence headquarters about July 15 coup. – DNA Continued on Page 06 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, July 14, 2021 WASA to Briefs launch crackdown 33543 Indonesian envoy keen to FAISALABAD: Water and complaints Sanitation Agency (WASA) will launch a crackdown disposes off promote educational links against its willful defaulters on PCP for the recovery of its dues. Adam M. Tugio and diplomatic staff also visited the College of Arts & Design (CAD), A spokesman for the WASA said on Tuesday that water DNA University of the Punjab, Lahore. During their visit to the College of Arts & Design (CAD) supply and sewerage con- nections of defaulters would FAISALABAD: As many as be disconnected, besides 33543 public complaints Abid Raza taking legal action for full have been disposed off on recovery of dues during the the Pakistan Citizen Portal LAHORE: Adam M. Tugio, crackdown. by various departments in Ambassador of the Repub- He said that special teams the district while steps are lic of Indonesia to Pakistan had been constituted and being taken to expedite the visited University of the they had been tasked to cut remaining applications.This Punjab, Lahore. During connections of defaulters was informed to Deputy his visit to the University and send its report to MD Commissioner Muhammad of the Punjab, H.E Tugio office on daily basis. Ali while chairing a meet- had a meeting with Prof. WASA Managing Director ing to review progress of Dr. Muhammad Saleem Jabbar Anwar Chaudhry disposed off the complaints Mazhar, Pro-Vice-Chancel- himself would supervise the on Pakistan Citizen Portal. lor, University of the Pun- crackdown and take action Additional Deputy Com- jab, Lahore. The meeting against those WASA officers missioner Headquarters was also attended by Briga- and officials who would Muhammad Khalid, officers dier Mansoor Saeed (Retd), show negligence in this re- and focal persons of various Senior Member Advisory gard. He said the help of po- district departments were Board, Center for Global & lice and local administration also present. The meeting Strategic Studies (CGSS), had also been sought and was informed that a total of Islamabad, Dr. Fozia Hadi crackdown would remain 35500 applications based Ali, Director, Regional Inte- continue till the recovery problem issues have been gration Center, University of 100 percent dues of the received on Pakistan Citizen of the Punjab, and deans Agency.He also appealed to Portal including new appli- of different departments of the consumers to pay their cations and feedback was the university. bills and other dues in-time also taken from individuals During the meeting, H.E so that WASA could provide on resolving the issues and Adam Tugio expressed the them excellent service. resolve to promote the bi- The consumers’ billing data satisfactory level is more promoting academic linkag- need for enhanced academ- matic staff also visited the diplomatic staff attended ty between the textile sec- than 44 percent. The Dep- lateral relations of Pakistan has also been uploaded on and Indonesia at various es between the University ic collaboration between the College of Arts & Design the Textile Design Degree tors of both countries. WASA website www.wasafa- uty Commissioner directed of the Punjab and various two countries through stu- (CAD), University of the Show 2021 organized by the The meeting between the all departments to expidite frontiers including aca- isalabad.gop.pk from where demia, economy, culture, universities of Indonesia dent exchange programs, Punjab, Lahore. During College of Art and Design. two institutions was facil- consumers can also down- the solution of complaints in fields of mutual interest. faculty exchange programs, their visit to the College Expressing his interest, His itated by the Center for and the feedback of the con- etc. Additionally, both H. load their bills to ensure its E Tugio and Prof. Dr. Sal- Addressing the meeting, H. and joint research projects. of Arts & Design (CAD), Excellency also stressed the Global & Strategic Studies timely payment, spokesman cerned complainant should E Adam Tugio stressed the Adam M. Tugio and diplo- the ambassador and the need to develop connectivi- (CGSS), Islamabad. also be sought by calling eem Mazhar were keen on added. – APP the Citizen. He directed that immediate redressal Rs 1200 of grievances related to his 669,385 department and complain- subsidy being people get ants should be satisfied with the departmental action. He given to vaccination said that regular meetings would be held to review the farmers FAISALABAD: As many performance in resolving PESHAWAR: The Agriculture as 669,385 people have so the grievances received so Department of Khyber Pakh- far been vaccinated against all the departments should tunkhwa was working on new COVID-19 in the district. realize their responsibilities varieties of wheat, rice, sugar- District Health Officer Dr. seriously. cane and other crops’ seeds to Ataul Mun’im said on Tues- improve the yield while giving day that 521,584 citizens subsidy to the farmers on cul- were injected first dose WSSP sets up tivation, said Director Agricul- while 105,889 were inocu- ture Department Charsadda Ali lated with second dose of model street Khan while talking to APP here vaccine. to promote Tuesday. He said that the De- He further said that 26,592 partment has distributed 8,637 health workers were also sanitation bags of newly introduced varie- given first dose while ty of wheat seed among farm- 15,320 received the second PESHAWAR: Water and ers this year and gave Rs 1200 dose of vaccine. He said that Sanitation Services Pesha- subsidy on each bag to increase sufficient stock of coronavi- war (WSSP) on Tuesday set the wheat production. He said rus vaccine was available in up a Model Street in union that new seeds gave very good the district. council Yakatoot to to aware results during the experimental As of now 40,522 first dos- the people of the area with period, adding that the new vari- es and 27,014 second doses the benefits of cleanliness. ety was expected to give consid- were available in the stock The aim of the “Model erable profit to farmers besides in Faisalabad. He said that Street” is to ensure mass- KOTLI: Maryam Nawaz Pakistan Muslim League (N) Vice President responds to participants’ slogans during an making the production wheat 35 vaccination centers and es participation in sanita- election rally in Kotli Azad Kashmir. – DNA crop double. – APP 20 mobile vaccination camps tion operations and ensure were operational in Faisal- cleanliness of the city. abad, where registered peo- The Model Street idea along Mian Adrees ple were also getting corona- with an awareness campaign Need stressed to use modern virus vaccine doses. is being carried out under a People can get vaccinated UNICEF-funded sanitation completes his term themselves against coro- project. tech to enhance citrus yield navirus at the following The Qazi Noor Street is as ID Lions club vaccination centres in Al- cleaned by WSSP and resi- FAISALABAD: Citrus pro- er, farmers should use latest acres of land across Pakistan practices was also need of lied Hospital, District Head dents jointly where pots of duction can be enhanced by technology to cope with the with production of more than the hour to ensure food secu- a solid, sound and organized Quarters Hospital, Govern- colorful flowers are placed adopting modern techniques fruit disease. 2,276,000 metric tons. Last rity, whereas management of Bureau Report manner. He also motivated ment General Hospital G.M to encourage residents of which will not only meet do- He said that Pakistan was year, although export of Pa- bio-security risk was impera- the business community to Abad, Faisalabad Institute other streets to follow in the mestic food requirements but the 13th world’s biggest pro- kistani Kinnow exceeded tive to save citrus from loss. FAISALABAD: Mian Muham- undertake small projects for of Cardiology, Government footsteps of the residents of also help in earning foreign ducer of citrus fruit but high 350,000 metric tons, yet it Responding to yet another mad Adrees has been retired the welfare of communities General Hospital Samana- the street. exchange. demand of seedless citrus was 15.37% of total Kinnow question, he said that citrus after completing his three under the banner of Lions bad, Children Hospital, A team of community devel- A spokesman for the Agricul- worldwide was hampering production, he added. canker was a highly conta- years tenure as Internation- Club. He has played a major Sports Complex Samana- opment officers carried out ture (Extension) department getting full advantage from it. Responding to a query, he gious disease caused by a al Director (ID) of the Lions role in directly reaching out bad, Tehsil Head Quarters an awareness campaign to told APP here on Tuesday He said the country which ex- said that reworking was the special type of bacterium, Club International. to the poorest of the poor Hospital Jaranwala, Sam- sensitize residents of Yaka- that citrus diseases such as ports 20% of any fruit produc- techniques to make better adding that bacteria enter Mian Muhammad Adrees is a and dragging them out of the undri, Tandlianwala, Chak toot locality on the impor- greening, fruit stalk rot, etc. tion was considered one of the existing trees that help in into the cells of citrus fruit leading business tycoon of Pa- abysmal poverty by providing Jhumra, Sports Complex tance of sanitation. Small were playing havoc with the the best exporters. He said, enhancing the produce, add- plants through natural pores kistan. He has played a multi- them respectable sustenance. Chak Jhumrah, Sports Com- waste bins are placed in produce of this fruit, howev- citrus was grown on 437,000 ing that adoption of modern and wounds. – APP dimensional role in the fields Mian Muhammad Adrees plex Jaranwala, Government the street outside houses to of social welfare, education has paid gratitude for all General Hospital Chak 224- encourage locals to throw and philanthropy in addition those who stood with him RB, New Building RHC waste in them. Govt. gears to the development of indus- right from his election as Khurrianwala, New Build- “We believe that without try. He has vast experience International Director till ing THQ Sammundri, New masses’ participation, keep- up efforts in the field of public welfare the completion for his ten- Building THQ Tandlianwa- ing the city clean round the being International Director ure. He hoped that his team la, Social Security Hospi- to contain (ID) of the Lions Club. He clock is impossible,” said would continue to serve the tal Madina Town, Wapda has the privilege to organize Hassan Ali, spokesperson ailing humanity with the Hospital and Rural Health corona spread the public welfare sector in WSSP. same spirit and zeal. Centers Mureed Wala. He said that masses were PESHAWAR: The govern- the biggest stakeholders ment of Khyber Pakhtunkh- CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY who can play a major role in wa has started strict moni- the sanitation process and toring of public places to TENDER NOTICE engaging them would make ensure implementation of Capital Hospital invites Sealed Bids single stage Two envelope procedure for Procurement of a huge difference. corona standard operating different Medicines and CSSD items for Capital Hospital on F.O.R basis from reputed Firms The spokesperson said procedure (SOPs) and max- having experience in the relevant field/registered with Sales Tax Department. Earnest Money 3% residents were requested imum vaccination of people of Bid value subject to minimum of Rs.10,000/- in shape of Call Deposit in favour of Drawing to place waste, packed in to contain spread of Covid. & Disbursing Officer (D.D.O), Capital Hospital, CDA must be attached with Financial biodegradable plastic bags, An official of district ad- Proposal/Bid. The detail of Purchase, Tender Cost, and opening dates are mentioned below:- outside their houses once a ministration told APP that SINGLE STAGE TWO ENVELOPE PROCEDURE day so that it could easily be teams have been deputed to Sr. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST BID BID collected. visit markets and commer- No. COST OF SUBMISSION OPENING TENDER DATE & TIME DATE & TIME “It will save time and ener- cial places on daily basis and 01 No.CDA/CH-2 Procurement of Rs. 33.274 (M) Rs.3000/- 03-08-2021 03-08-2021 gy and help all of us to keep monitor implementation of (Medicines items/ Remaining AT 11:00 HRS AT 11:30 HRS our city clean,” he said, add- corona SOPs. He informed 2021-22/102/ Medicines Items (As per List ing that WSSP has planned that teams were also visiting attached) to make model streets in all business places of provincial union councils under its ad- metropolis to aware people 02 No.CDA/CH-2 CSSD Items Rs. 3.000 (M) Rs.3000/- 03-08-2021 03-08-2021 (CSSD Items)/2021- AT 11:00 HRS AT 11:30 HRS about preventive measures (As per List ministrative jurisdiction. FAISALABAD: DC Muhammad Ali sapled the plant in connection with 22/105/ plantation week regarding Khidmat Aap Ki Dehleez par program. – DNA against corona. – APP attached)

02. Tender documents containing complete specifications, terms and conditions can be obtained on payment noted against tender (non-refundable) from Drawing & Disbursing Officer, (D.D.O) Capital Hospital, CDA Sector G-6/2, Islamabad. The same are also available at CDA KP MPAs join hands to eradicate Polio website. However, at the time of submission, pay order amounting to tender cost in favour of was on the rise and travel sanctions briefed MPAs on the current situa- in this regard. Drawing & Disbursing Officer, (D.D.O) Capital Hospital, CDA must be attached along-with DNA were anticipated. tion of Polio in Khyber Pakhtunkh- The briefing session was followed downloaded tender documents. He also stressed the need for address- wa and Pakistan. by an engaging question and answer 03. Sealed Tenders will be received in the office of undersigned on date & time mentioned PESHAWAR: Members of the Provin- ing the mistrust and myths surround- He asked for the cooperation of the session. The KP MPAs who joined against each. The envelopes containing “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” will be opened as per cial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkh- ing the polio vaccine and asked MPAs elected members in addressing the the briefing session included Mr. schedule mentioned above in the presence of bidder or their representatives who care to attend. The wa expressed their strong commit- to be more involved with their constit- misconceptions and stressed for an Nisar Momand (ANP), Ms. Sajida “FINANCIAL PROPOSAL” of technically qualified bids will be opened publicly at a time, date ment towards making Pakistan and uents for removal of misconceptions effective role of members during Hanif (PTI), Mian Nisar Gul (ANP), and venue announced and communicated to the bidders in advance. the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa polio free. about the polio vaccine. polio campaigns. Ms. Baseerat Khan (BAP), Ms. 04. Tender without/less earnest money or without relevant documents will not be considered They were joined at a PILDAT Brief- Ms. Rabia Basri , MPA and Chairper- Earlier, welcoming the participants, Shahida (ANP), Ms. Anita Mehsud in any case. The successful bidder will deposit security @ 5% of the contract value in the shape of ing Session held today on the sub- son Standing Committee on Health Mr. Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, Pres- (PTI),Mr. Salahuddin Mohmand Call Deposit at the time of signing the contract. ject of Polio Emergency in Pakistan. said that misconceptions about the ident PILDAT said that in these (ANP),Mr. Wajidullah Khan (PTI), 05. No tender will be sold on the date of opening of tenders. “The Authority reserves the Honourable Speaker, Provincial polio vaccine need to be addressed, COVID times although our main Ms. Rabia Basri (PTI), Mr. Wilson right to reject all bids or proposals at any time prior to the acceptance of a bid or proposal”. Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding that it is the safest vaccines focus is vaccination against COVID Wazir (PTI), Syed Fakhar Jehan 06. The Bid must have one year (1) validity period. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani, chaired of all. She said that MPAs need to but the Polio situation also cannot (PTI), Mr. Ranjeet Singh (MMAP), the Briefing Session. talk to communities and convince be overlooked. Even though polio Ms. Ayesha Bano (PTI), Mr. Waqar 07. Tender advertisement is available at PPRA Website www.ppra.org.pk & CDA Website Addressing the session, he said them to vaccinate their children cases in Pakistan are on a decline, Ahmed Khan (ANP), Dr. Aasiya www.cda.gov.pk. that PILDAT had also played a very through polio campaigns. strong and sustained efforts are Asad (PTI), Ms. Zeenat Bibi (PTI), (DR. IRSHAD ALI JOKHIO) important role in the awareness In his presentation Mr. Abdul Ba- needed to completely eradicate the Ms. Rehana Ismail (JUI), Mr. Abdus Dy. Director Medical-1, Capital Hospital of MPAs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sit, Coordinator Emergency Oper- disease. Elected representatives of Salam (PTI), Ms. Naeema Kishwar (CDA), ISLAMABAD. about nine years ago when polio ation Center, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Assembly can play a leading role (JUI) and Mr. Ajmal Khan (PTI). PID (I) 268/21 Tel: 051-9221334 Ext: 274 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEWednesday, July 14, 2021 Najeeb Briefs Ahmad 59 fresh Serena Hotels, NUST sign appointed cases of Chief Admin reported MoU for trainee programme Staff Report ISLAMABAD:Federal in 24 hours The MoA aims to bring together the expertise of Pak’s leading business school at Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed Najeeb DNA NUST, and Serena Hotels as a leading hospitality brand, to offer women graduates Ahmad Memon, a BS-20 officer of Inland Revenue RAWALPINDI: As many as of NBS a valuable training opportunity for hands-on experiential learning Services as Chief (Admin 59 more COVID-19 positive Pool) FBR, Head Quarter cases were reported during (HQ), Islamabad. the last 24 hours, raising Staff Report According to FBR notifica- the tally of confirmed cases tion issued here Tuesday, to 27,414 in the district. ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels he has assumed the charge As per the latest data re- signed a Memorandum of Agree- of the post. leased by the District Health ment (MoA) with National Uni- FBR also notify that Khur- Authority here Tuesday, the versity of Science and Technology shid Ahmad Khan, a BS-20 total infected cases included (NUST) to induct female gradu- officer of IR services has 25,308 from Rawalpindi and ates from NUST Business School restored the post of Chief 2106 from other districts. (NBS) into the Serena Manage- (Admin Pool), FBR HQ, Is- “Presently 58 confirmed pa- ment Trainee Programme. lamabad. tients were admitted to var- Engr. Javed Mahmood Bukhari HI ious city facilities, counting (M), Rector of NUST, graced the 15 in Holy Family Hospital, MoA signing ceremony along with CDWP Okays 10 in Benazir Bhutto Hospi- the Pro-Rectors and the Dean of tal, 23 in Institute of Urolo- NBS, and representatives of the 5 projects of gy, and 10 in Fauji Founda- business and hospitality sectors. with immersive learning to equip ber of female professionals in the tels is the recipient of the Employ- tion and training programmes can tion Hospital,” the health The MoA aims to bring together them with a holistic view of the hospitality sector is traditionally er of Choice for Gender Balance expose professionals, especially Rs 405.7 bn authority report said. the expertise of Pakistan’s leading business, as well as understanding low. As a leading hotel chain, Sere- and Economic Dividends for Gen- women, to world class training so The district health authority business school at NUST, and Ser- the inter-relationships between na Hotels makes every effort to en- der Equality (EDGE) Certification they can lead the country to excel- DNA informed that so far 25,954 ena Hotels as a leading hospitality different functional departments. courage women in their profession- by International Finance Corpora- lence in the hospitality sector,” said patients were discharged af- brand, to offer women graduates The training is envisaged as an al development for assuming higher tion (IFC), World Bank. The Com- Engr. Javed Mahmood Bukhari HI ISLAMABAD: The Central ter recovery while 579 were of NBS a valuable training oppor- accelerated pathway that will help positions, including the leadership pany is also a member of the Male (M) in his remarks on the occasion. Development Working Party quarantined including 401 at tunity for hands-on experiential unlock their advancement to high- role. There is no doubt that com- Champion of Change (MCC) coa- Mr. Aziz Boolani expressed his (CDWP) approved on Tues- home and 178 in isolation. learning and training in the field er-level management positions in panies can deliver greater business lition - a global initiative working gratitude to the Rector NUST, day two development pro- The report updated that of hospitality management in a the industry. impact and be more competitive by towards achieving gender equality the Dean of NUST Business jects worth Rs 3.37 billion 1303 people had lost their structured and professional set- Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Aziz fostering an equitable and inclusive in the workplace. School Dr. Naukhez Sarwar and while recommended three battle of life so far with 1000 ting. The one-year programme will Boolani, CEO Serena Hotels South workplace for women and men. “Our country has immense poten- the Serena team for making the projects of Rs 402.3 billion belonged to Rawalpindi and provide the Management Trainees and Central Asia, said that the num- Mr. Boolani added that Serena Ho- tial in tourism. High-quality educa- collaboration possible. to the Executive Committee 303 from other districts. of the National Economic Meanwhile, Commission- Council (ECNEC) for fur- er Rawalpindi Syed Gulzar CDA vacates 20 Kanal ther consideration. Hussain Shah urged the The meeting presided over people to get themselves ICCI for withdrawal of by Deputy Chairman Plan- vaccinated at the earliest to of land from mafia ning Commission Moham- avoid further spread of the result of this operation, 20 mad Jehanzeb Khan con- disease. He warned the res- Shaheen Hanif kanal of land were relin- sidered projects related to advance tax on pharma quished from the land Mafia idents that the 4th wave of governance, physical plan- the Delta COVID-19 variant tax in coming days. Therefore, he ISLAMABAD: On the spe- Besides, operations against ning & housing, transport was more dangerous as com- Zubair Ahmad urged that the government should pay cial instructions of Chair- occupy mafia have also been & communications, and ed- pared to the previous ones. serious attention to this issue to save man CDA, the CDA Enforce- intensified in MohallahDa- ucation sectors. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Cham- the disruption in the supply chain of ment Directorate, with the ki, Nadola and DhokeTahli A project related to govern- ITP for ber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) medicines as any shortage of medi- assistance of district admin- in Bari Imam Area, In this ance was presented in the has called upon the government to cines would create a lot of problems istration and Islamabad Po- regard 3 rooms, one kitch- meeting namely “Establish- modern lines withdraw the advance tax imposed for the patients. lice, on Tuesday launched a en, one shuttering and ment of Public Financial on pharmaceuticals in the budget Fatma Azim Senior Vice President campaign against encroach- three DPC's were demol- Management Unit (PFMU) for efficient 2021-22 as it would increase the pric- and Abdul Rehman Khan Vice Pres- ments and illegal construc- ished today and Program Support Unit es of medicines and put more finan- ident ICCI said that the advance tax tions in different areas of Similarly, 3 illegal rooms in (PSU) in Finance Depart- policing cial burden on the poor patients be- under Sec-236G and 236H has also Islamabad and performed Syed pur, one room in the ment and Planning and De- sides affecting the business activities been levied on many new sectors in- several operations slums of Sector H-9 were velopment (P&D) Board Staff Report of the pharma sector. cluding poultry and edible oil & ghee An attempt was being made demolished with the help of respectively under Punjab Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, that would give rise to food inflation to occupy the CDA land in heavy machinery Resources Improvement ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & in the country as the prices of these Orchard Scheme, Murree Later in Margalla Town, and Digital Effectiveness Traffic Police (ITP) will be Industry said that providing health products have already witnessed sig- Road by constructing four during an operation on the (PRIDE) Program” worth Rs equipped on modern lines services and medicines at affordable nificant increase. They said that the walls, on which the enforce- complaint of the residents 8.6785 billion. The meeting to ensure efficient polic- cost to the citizens is the basic respon- due to high inflation while tax on phar- government should avoid imposing ment took timely action and of the area, 2 illegal struc- recommended the project to ing and quality services sibility of the state. However, the FBR maceuticals would further push up the new taxes on essential items being demolished the wall under ture were demolished and ECNEC for further approval. to people. It was stated by vide its Circular No.2 of 2021-22 has prices of medicines and would make consumed by the common man in- construction with the help the possession of the plot The program aims to increase Inspector General of Police broadened the scope of Sec-236G and the lives of poor patients more miser- cluding medicines and food products of heavy machinery, As a was hand over. own sources revenue and im- (IGP) Qazi Jamil ur Rehman 236H of Income Tax Ordinance 2001 able as it would become very difficult as new taxes on daily used items prove reliability of resources during his visit to ITP head- to pharmaceuticals requiring them to for them to purchase costly medicines. would increase poverty and social allocations and access to dig- quarters where he distribut- collect advance tax on sale to distrib- Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said that the unrest. They emphasized that the Race Course police ital services for people and ed 250 mobile tabs among utors, dealers, sub-dealers, wholesal- Chemists and Druggists Association government should always take all firms in the province. The police officers for issuance ers and retailers, which would cause has already rejected the advance tax stakeholders into confidence before program primarily addresses of digital challans. significant increase in the prices of levied in the budget 2021-22 and the imposing new taxes in order to save arrests outlaws the tree challenges including Senior Superintendent of Po- medicines. He said that the common businessmen of this sector have an- the businesses and the common man RAWALPINDI: The Race Course police in their two op - fiscal risk management, reve- lice (Traffic) Syed Karar Hus- man was already facing great problems nounced to go on strike against this from unnecessary troubles. erations here Tuesday, managed to net a car lifter and nue mobilization and expend- sain briefed the IGP about a bootlegger besides recovering five stolen vehicles iture management through steps being taken to equip including three Toyota Corolla Altus cars, Suzuki FX better use of information the department on modern and Pick Up vehicle, 18 bottles of liquor and 90 liters system. The CDWP approved lines. The IGP said various World parliamentarians urged to indigenous liquor from their possession. a project related to Physical steps including upgrada- According to a police spokesman, the Race Course police Planning & Housing present- tion of software of driving conducted a raid and rounded up a car lifter namely Khalid ed in the meeting namely “1.2 license, e-ticketing system take up plight of IHK for a solution Khan besides recovering three stolen Corolla Altus cars, a MGD R.O.D Plant (Chinese and repair of one-window Suzuki FX and a Suzuki Pick Up from his possession. – APP Grant)” worth Rs 2.124 billion. hall at traffic office would be tarians shall be mobilized on helpful to ensure efficient DNA the Kashmir cause so that policing and provide quality they shall put up the issue in services to people. GENEVA/ISLAMABAD: Pa- their respective parliaments The SSP (Traffic) said var- kistan government and the to pressurize their govern- ious seminars are being people are determined to ments to take pro-Kashmir arranged to aware citizens support people of Indian-Held stance at different forums about traffic rules, enhance Kashmir by all means of di- including the UN. They shall liaison with citizens and en- plomacy and voicing against condemn the criminal state sure traffic discipline in the the atrocities in the IHK. We sponsored terrorism against city. The SP (Traffic) and oth- all standby the indigenous the people of IHK. It is such er senior police officials were struggle of Kashmiris that terrorism that the people of also present on the occasion. was started almost one hun- occupied Kashmir are facing The IGP directed SSP (Traf- dred years back. There is no from Islamabad at the webi- of the people living in IHK on a daily basis. fic) to introduce more digital doubt that, according to the nar organized by the IHRM. should unite together under Munir said the honour of reforms in policing affairs human rights charter of the The webinar also focused one platform to consolidate Kashmiri women is also through coordination of JS United Nations, the right of on the lifelong struggle of their struggle for a strong at stake. Thousands have bank. He said that police of- choice for the future is with the detained Kashmiri lead- voice. It is a good omen that been gang raped besides ficials should be also trained the people of IHK. er Shabbir Shah, chairman the leaders and the political killing a million. All these about use of this technology Devcom-Pakistan Executive of the Democratic Freedom parties working for Kashmir crimes against humanity so that citizens could be fa- Director, geopolitical com- Party. Her 19-year old daugh- freedom from the Indian are committed against the cilitated to maximum level. mentator and human rights ter Sehar Shabbir Shah also occupation are united on a Muslim population of In- advocate Munir made these spoke on the occasion as a single platform. The freedom dia-occupied Kashmir, who remarks while speaking at guest speaker from Srinagar. and human rights lovers shall are in a majority there, but IHC issues the side-event of the 47th ses- Hina Haya Younas moderat- provide conventional and so- not for long if the Modi gov- notices over sion of the UNHRC. He was ed the webinar. Munir said cial media platforms to raise ernment and the Bharatiya talking online on the Kashmir all the overseas organizations voice for the people of IHK. Janata Party are allowed to a woman issue as a keynote speaker supporting human rights He said world’s parliamen- carry out their agenda. member in CII

Khayyam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: The Islam- PAC launches Col (R) Syed abad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday heard a writ peti- tion seeking appointment of a woman as a member in the Maqbool’s book ‘Mushk-e-Jaan’ Council of Islamic Ideology Well known poet Naseem Sehar and Dr. Nisar Turabi were the special guests (CII). A high court (IHC) bench comprises of Justice Abadi were the guests of from Karachi, and Ijaz years of being connected Aamir Farooque issued no- DNA honor. Among them were Bhatti, a well-known poet with Urdu literature. Rifat tices to Secretary Law and Dr. Sher Ali, Malik Irfan from New York threw Anjum paid homage to Col Chairman CII seeking their RAWALPINDI: Punjab Khani, founder of the light on life and work of Maqbool Hussain. reply within two weeks. The Arts Council and Harf International Literary Col Maqbool Hussain. Well known poet and writ- petitioner pleaded the court Academy jointly organized Academy, renowned poet Speakers on the occasion er Naseem Sheikh called to declare that at least one the launch of the book and writer Nazar Fatemi said that it’s a story of 25 Colonel Maqbool’s book Jag woman should be included in ‘Mushk-e-Jaan’ by the Beti and praised its various the Council for more diverse country’s renowned poet parts. Naz Muzaffarabadi representation under Article Col (retd) Syed Maqbool praised the cover of the 228 of the constitution. Hussain. book and called it a valua- “Absence of a woman mem- The event was presided ble addition to literature. ber in the CII is contraven- over by renowned poet, NaseemSehar paid homage tion of the Article 228,” writer Prof. Dr. Munawar to Colonel Maqbool and Zainab Janjua Advocate Hashmi. Well known poet called his book Jag Beti. argued before the court NaseemSehar and Dr. Dr. NisarTurabi highlighted (IHC). The counsel of the NisarTurabi were the spe- the details of the book and petitioner further argued cial guests. Well known said that these are not past that the CII should have at poet and writer Naseem memories. Col. Maqbool least eight and not more Sheikh from Karachi and Hussain thanked the guests than 20 members. renowned poet of Azad and presented interesting Kashmir Naz Muzaffar quotes from his book. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Cattle Briefs markets bustling with HEC sets customers up smart campus DNA ISLAMABAD: In the run-up at FUU to the festival of Eid ul-Adha, hustle and bustle at various ISLAMABAD: Vice Chancel- cattle markets are gradually lor, Federal Urdu University, gaining momentum where Prof. Dr. Rubina Mushtaq enthusiastic customers of here on Tuesday inaugurated all age groups are visiting a smart campus of Higher Ed- and bargaining for their fa- ucation Commission at Fed- vorite animals. eral Urdu University (FUU) All young and old customers Islamabad. from different cities of the Addressing the ceremo- country were seen engaged ny, Dr. Rubina termed the in buying their sacrificial an- establishment of Smart imals for upcoming annual Campus as an important festival of Eid-ul-Azha, said milestone for Federal Urdu a report aired by a private University Islamabad to news channel. have state-of-the-art tech- According to the citizens, nology. Speaking on the the festival of Eid is just occasion, she said in to- around the corner and the day’s world, students could streets and markets have achieve success in academic started becoming more and practical life through crowded with sacrificial an- modern technology. imals and with sellers. Registrar Urdu Universi- In almost every play ground ty Dr. Muhammad Sarem, and house, small kids were Dean Sciences, Dr. Muham- seen playing with sacrifi- mad Zahid, In-charge Is- cial animals such as goats, lamabad Campus, Dr. Amir sheep, cows and camels Nadeem and Additional Reg- outside their houses, said istrar, Shah Ji Muhammad a citizen. A large number were also present on the of customers were visit- occasion. – APP ing sacrificial animals and ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi visiting a mango stall, during a Mango Festival, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. — DNA bargaining with sellers for affordable prices, said a Kamyab citizen. A trader in cattle Jawan app market hoped that his live stocks would be sold like on cards previous years before Eid- Pakistan to export 300 tons ul-Azha, adding, the cost of each animal is determined Staff Report by its weight, health and age so that customers are well ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- aware of the different op- tant to the Prime Minister of chili to China: Wu Guang tions and they are selecting on Youth Affairs Muham- stan is amongst the top ten here are lack of modern ir- Talking to China Economic China, noted that their pilot to Pakistan since 2019. It their animals on their own mad Usman Dar on Tues- Zubair Ahmad chili producing nations which rigation system, imbalance Net, Khurum Javed Maqbool, Chili farm project success- took them three years to choice. A customer who has day announced that a dedi- enjoy a combination of warm, use of fertilizer and pesti- Director Marketing of Fati- fully completed 100 acres of conduct the pilot program, recently purchased a sacrifi- cated application would be ISLAMABAD: The 300 tons humid yet dry weather and a cide, and lack of training. ma AG Solutions Limited, plantation in the first half of and of all these 13 varieties, cial animal commented here launched under the Kamyab of chili we picked will be well-drained sandy loam with “In Pakistan old methods of Pakistan, pointed out that at 2021 in Lahore. two varieties, namely, PJH- Tuesday that he had visited Jawan Programme (KJP) to dried and exported to China rich organic content. 1970s, 1960s or 1980s are present the whole ecosystem For the 100-acre-pilot-pro- 302 and PJH-407, have been various cattle markets but resolve the issues of its ap- in August,” said Wu Guang, However, Pakistan’s chili adopted by farmers. Now Pa- in Pakistan is inefficient. ject, the quantities of seeds certified for cultivation in vendors are demanded very plicants in an effective way. General Manager of Pakistan production has been lower kistan has to adopt modern “From harvesting to sewing are 380 grams per acre, with Pakistan. high prices. “Empathy lies at the core of Subsidiary, China Machinery than the world average for technology to increase its and storing of the crop and a yield reaching 3 tons per “Seed is the basic input for whatever we do at Kamyab Engineering Corporation the same period since 2015. production,” recommended then selling it and then farm- acre. The total production is agriculture sector and has Jawan Programme and com- (CMEC). It is the first time From FY2014–15 to FY2017- Zahid Gishkori, a Special In- ers getting financing and expected to reach 300 tons. imperative role in enhancing AIOU declares ing up with tangible solutions Pakistani chili enter the 18, the average annual pro- vestigative Correspondent in then the returns for their While as per Ministry of agriculture productivity, food results of B. to your problems is what we Chinese market since 2020, duction of chili in Pakistan Pakistan. produce... All these opera- National Food Security & security and poverty alle- strive for every day. I’m glad reported by China Economic was around 143,428 tons, but What is worse, growers are tions require improvement.” Research (Economic Wing), viation,” said YEAR BOOK Ed, Associate to share that very soon Kamy- Net (CEN) on Tuesday. it plummeted to 126,943 tons troubled by some market- In July, a pilot Chili farm pro- chili is grown on 47,349 hec- 2019-20 released by Ministry ab Jawan will be launching its Soaked in summer sun, 300 in FY2018-19, accounting for ing issues, including unrea- ject under the cooperation tares in Pakistan with a crop of National Food Security Degrees app where you can commu- tons of chili glow softly in the 85.7% its peak in FY2017-18 sonable commission agent between Pakistani farmers yield of about 2.68 tons per and Research (NFS&R), nicate directly with us!” the pilot chili field in Lahore. of 148,114 tons. Take Sindh charges, improper weighing, and their Chinese partners hectare (1.072 tons per acre) Pakistan. On top of seeds, SAPM tweeted. Pakistan has ideal conditions as an example. In Pakistan, price fluctuations and lack - CMEC & Sichuan Litong and an annual production field management is also of Shaheen Hanif Usman Dar said that KJP for Chili/Pepper (Capsicum Sindh province is the major of proper storage facilities. Food Group - began to bear of around 126,943 tons in great significance. Correct was the government’s flag- Annum L.) cultivation. Ac- producer of chili followed by Pepper growers are unable fruit, with a yield around 3 FY2018-19. and careful management of ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal ship initiative launched cording to Food and Agri- Punjab and Balochistan. The to make a proper profit from times Pakistani varieties. Seed matters. As per Chen, farming and farmers could Open University (AIOU) with an aim to empower culture Organization of the major constraints in produc- chili due to marketing chan- Chen Changwei, Chairman of they brought a total of 13 increase efficiency and re- has announced results of the youth through educa- United Nations (FAO), Paki- tion faced by chili farmers nel barriers. Sichuan Litong Food Group, varieties of Chinese chilies duce risk. the programs offered in au- tion, employment and en- tumn 2020 semester includ- gagement. Under the pro- ing 4-year, 2.5- year, and 1.5 gramme, there are multiple -year B. Ed programs as well schemes which are opera- 417,900 as Associate Degree in Ed- tional including the Youth Chinese college, AAUR sign MoU cusecs ucation, Commerce, Human Entrepreneurship Scheme Resource Management, (YES), Skill for All (Hunar- tablished to promote animal anti-pandemic and anti-dis- A China-Pakistan vocational ing resources sharing. inflow in Marketing and Islamic mand Pakistan) and others, DNA husbandry and veterinary ease programs in Pakistan in training center is in the pipe- Li Xuetai, President and Banking. All the results are he said and added that the medicine on both sides. collaboration with some com- line to carry out skills train- Deputy Secretary of the rivers available online on the uni- YES was launched to help RAWALPINDI: Shandong The cooperation is expected panies under the “Belt and ing for enterprise employees, Party Committee of the versity website (www.aiou. ISLAMABAD: Water in- youth setting up their own Vocational Animal Science to introduce some advanced Road” Initiative. poverty reduction training for College also participated in edu.pk) and results cards flow in all major rivers has businesses through provi- and Veterinary College have practices in poultry farming For example, under the sup- community residents, teach- the online meeting. He re- are also being dispatched to significantly improved ow- sion of soft loans, whereas signed a MoU for coopera- and veterinary medicine from port of bilateral veterinary ers’ training on vocational ed- viewed the fruitful results of the students on their postal ing to monsoon spell and the ‘Skill for All’ was aimed tion with Pakistani Pir Mehr China to Pakistan and facili- enterprises and government ucation, academic education the College in international addresses. on Tuesday it jumped to at imparting skills to the Ali Shah Arid Agriculture Uni- tate mutual learning in teach- authorities, the College is for students, and vocational communication. In 2018, the Moreover, AIOU has fully 417,900 cusecs. According young people in traditional versity, Rawalpindi (PMAS- ing and research. planning to contribute to the education research. College signed a cooperation transformed its key academic, to Indus River System Au- and high-tech trades. AAUR) on a video confer- Online and offline students construction of the Foot and- Prof. Dr. Qamar uz Zaman, agreement with the Pakistani administrative and financial thority, water inflow in river ence, according to a report and academic exchanges will Mouth-Disease-Free (FMD- Chancellor of PMAS-AAUR University of Agriculture operations from manual to au- Indus at Tarbela has surged published by China Economic start in the next semester. free) Zone and the Research attended the conference. He Faisalabad. A campus in Pa- tomation to enhance transpar- to 211,700 cusecs against Over 10m Net on Tuesday. Seminars on new veteri- Center for Healthy Breeding acknowledged the historical kistan is providing training ency and efficiency. From July outflow of 155,000 cusecs. Under the cooperation frame- nary technology are also in of Livestock and Poultry for foundation of bilateral coop- to students and corporate 15, all important academic op- The water level in the In- saplings to work, the two sides shall car- the plan. Efforts are being joint research, development, eration and expressed his an- employees. Earlier this year, erations of post graduate pro- dus River at Tarbela Dam ry out exchanges of students made for mutual recognition registration and promotion of ticipation for enhanced collab- it organized academic lec- grams including admissions, was 1445.13 feet, which was be planted in and teachers for study, intern- of standards on veterinary livestock and poultry vaccines oration in student exchanges, tures by Pakistani experts on workshops, and assignment 61.13 feet higher than its ships, training, and research. medicine and food safety. and veterinary drugs, and mu- teachers’ communication, livestock and veterinary med- submission will be performed RWP division dead level 1386 feet. – APP Joint laboratories shall be es- The College is carrying out tual recognition of standards. technical training, and teach- icine and medicine. via online mode.

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RAWALPINDI: Over 10.948 million saplings will be planted in Rawalpindi di- To develop a wind energy enhanced electric vehicle vision during monsoon season while nearly 3.247 saplings will be planted in Wind energy is a renewable and never-ending source of energy Rawalpindi district. vehicle in the late 1800s. It was not un- 113000$ excluding taxes and the Plaid+ tains; short range for mid-priced EV’s. The aerodynamics of the car running in According to Conservator Sundas Khalid til 1895 that Americans began to devote model which has an estimated range of Air pollution is a big issue in the cities forward direction would assist the propel- of Forests (North) Sheikh attention to electric vehicles. Many inno- 550+miles, is for whopping143000$, ex- for developing countries. Air pollution ler of each generator/turbine to rotate, the Saqib Mehmood, the mon- Abstract: vations followed and interest in motor ve- cluding taxes. One has to pay an additional is mainly caused by vehicle emissions. gear system which is attached to the pro- soon plantation campaign The wind energy enhanced electric vehicle hicles increased greatly in the late 1890s 30000$ for range extension, which on the Electric cars have zero emission. Using peller shaft and the generator shaft would which has been kicked off is one which includes multiple generators/ and early 1900s. In 1897 the first com- other hand can get you a normal sedan. We electric cars should not hurt economy. amplify the rotation significantly, providing here, would continue till turbines according to the user demand mercial application was established as a represent the idea of range extension us- Oppositely, the business of electric cars more efficiency even if car moves at a slow December 30. which will be powered by the aerodynam- fleet of New York City taxis. The early ing wind energy which is going to charge can create a lot of jobs in the areas of speed. 5 to 6 turbines installed according The plantation of saplings ics of the car to charge the battery and electric vehicles, such as the 1902 Wood’s the battery to some extent to ensure extra new electricity charge station construc- to the need of user can produce sufficient for the growth of forests provide extra miles on the same charge. Phaeton were little more than electrified miles on the same charge. tion and operation, battery production, power to charge the battery. The gener- on barren and uncultivated Future of EV is evolving and it is predicted horseless carriages and surreys. Since Discussion: renewable energy, new car design, and ators will then act as a charger and help privately owned land was to see its peak in near future, future is all the invention of electric car, it has been If a normal range electric car with an ef- production. Electric cars and vehicles charge the EV battery while using it si- also started by the Punjab electric and soon EV’s will replace gasoline developed till date. Despite this fact, the ficiency of 295Wh/mile is driven 13500 have low emissions (zero emission by us- multaneously. It will provide the user with Forest Department, Rawal- engine. Electric cars are expensive and de- major challenge which is their short driv- miles a year, a total of 3,982,500Wh ing renewable energy) and can become additional miles on the same charge he pindi Division, under Prime veloping but the problem sustains; range ing range still exists. of energy is used, which is equal to integral parts of a smart grid, where had done while departing for his journey. Minister Imran Khan’s Ten limitation. However mid-priced electric Electric Car driving system constitute of 3 3,982.5KWh. On average KWh in United they do not just consume power but also (Annexure. 4) Billion Tree Tsunami Pro- vehicle class has limited features with less major components; namely, the motor, the States is charged at rate of 0.13$, which provide mobile storage of energy. Target Conclusion: ject (TBTTP). emphasis on features like infotainment, controller and the battery (Annexure. 1) equals to a total of 517.73$ to drive the car audience for our product is middle class, 1) Wind energy is a renewable Only in Chakwal district, instrument cluster, and other expensive (Raj, n.d.). While some cars would use the over a year, breaking it to months it will someone who can spend 100k$+ for an and never-ending source of 5,000 kanals of land had features. Considering the future and ease standard car batteries as a source of ener- cost around 43.14$(Sibila).A range extend- EV, can easily spend over 130k$ for a energy. so far been turned into of EV users, our idea of range extension gy, the more advanced ones use the Li-ion ed vehicle would cost slightly more on long-range EV. Considering the future 2) Electric Cars is the future of dense forests. He urged the is a must for every user in future, it has a batteries as more efficient energy source monthly basis. and ease of EV users, our idea of range automotive industry. farmers and cultivators to huge market capacity and may bring ample that gives extra range of operation for the The Electric Vehicle Market is projected extension is a must for every user in fu- 3) All development in automotive resettle their barren lands revenue in future. vehicle. They not only are capable of fast to reach 26,951,318 units by 2030 from ture, it has a huge market capacity and industry has led to better through afforestation and Introduction: charging but they provide more energy to an estimated 3,269,671 units in 2019, may bring ample revenue in future (Liu). vehicles gradually. announced that the forest The idea is an add-on to pre-existing elec- the motor attached. Additionally, the con- at a CAGR of 21.1% during the forecast For better understanding, let’s take exam- 4) The only problem that still department would provide tric cars. On average an electric car ranges troller is very important as it synchronizes period. Mid-Priced vehicle segment are ple of 2 electric cars, Car X and Y, both of exists is shorter range. them saplings at the rate of around 250km (variable) range in single the operation of both motor and battery. expected to grow at highest CAGR rate the cars are identical and both has stock 5) The EV’s with bigger batteries Rs2 per seedling. charge. With this idea one can increase Moreover, electric car chargers are re- (Markets and markets, n.d.). The future batteries and motors, except car Y is are too expensive to afford for The farmers would plant range of his electric vehicle without break- sponsible for charging the battery pack of EVs is expected to be bright and with equipped with our wind energy generator. a middle-class user. these saplings in their bar- ing his pocket. We are introducing wind in an electric car. These chargers are in- time the price of batteries, one of the The trip is from point A to point B. 6) Wind energy enhanced ren lands and the depart- turbine assisted generators for electric stalled in homes, offices, shopping stores most vital components in an EV, is reduc- For instance, both cars accelerate at the vehicles would help users get ment would help them grow cars positioned in front grills and bumper, and public places to enable one to charge ing significantly which would make EVs same pace, Car X would complete 3 quar- extra miles on the same these saplings in a proper the process can be simply quoted as, the his/her car. Fully charging an electric car more affordable. Mid-Priced vehicle class ter, whereas Car Y would complete its trip charge without breaking their way, he said, adding millions propeller shaft is attached to generator can take 6-8 hours. has limited features with less emphasis to point B (Annexure. 2). pockets. of these plants would be giv- shaft with the gear system in-between. The idea of adding a wind turbine gener- on features like infotainment, instrument If one has to complete his trip from point 7) Wind energy enhanced vehicle en to farmers in all districts The cars aero dynamics would assist the ator is to extend the existing range on an cluster, and other expensive features. In A to B, he has to have his hands on long is a cheap alternative to longer and tehsils of the division. rotation of the propeller, the gear system electric vehicle whilst consuming the al- July 2018, Great Wall Motors announced range electric vehicle which as aforemen- range electric cars. Practical measures had also would amplify the revolution and the gen- ready estimated range. Getting a car with a partnership with BMW Group to pro- tioned has quite large price difference. 8) Wind energy enhances been taken to expand for- erator will produce energy that will com- longer range is yet possible but, electric duce electric MINI vehicles in China. In A similar representation of our idea (An- vehicles is easy on monthly ests on lands owned by the pensate the actual range. cars are very expensive as they consist of December 2018, the company launched nexure. 3) (Prem, n.d.) shows how we can bills also. department and protect ex- The electric vehicle has been around for various software and hardware advance- its new flagship vehicle under its new add wind energy generators in front end of 9) Wind energy turbines is a deal isting forests, which has led over 100 years, and it has an interesting ments which are yet under constant devel- ‘ORA’ electric car brand: the ORA R1. the car. Similarly, we can adjust multiple breaker for both mid-priced to a massive increase in the history of development that continues to opment. The small urban car will cost only USD generators in different positions of the car and high-end electric vehicles forest area for the first time. the present. France and England were For instance, Tesla Model S Plaid with 8,680 after incentives with a range of e.g. front bumper, bonnet grill, inside the as it compensates that extra the first nations to develop the electric an estimated range of 350miles is for almost 200 miles, the problem still sus- frunk, rear bumper and grills. amount for bigger batteries. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Rain, havoc, repeat Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti India’s double game Deputy Editor: Abid Raza VERY year now, monsoon rains ravage Karachi, with MIDST the ongoing violence in Afghanistan, it residents left at nature’s mercy and scrambling to en- Member APNS / ABC Certified has been revealed that two Indian C-130 planes E sure supply of basic necessities, while the provincial Vol: 02 Issue: 62 A landed in Afghanistan to drop off ammunition and federal governments engage in political point-scoring Email: [email protected] to be used against the Afghan Taliban. Apparently, and the usual blame game. As Monday’s downpour present- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 these planes were intended to airlift India’s team of ed a much-needed respite from the summer heat, for many the cheer dissipated as power outages notoriously accompa- Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad a diplomatic mission. This makes sense in light of nied the first drops of rain. While power disruption during reports that India was evacuating its staff members rains should be the exception, in Karachi it has become the of the Kandahar consulate due to the intense fight - rule. Every year we see the same scenes with people going ing near Kandahar city, however, the dropping of 40 through painful experiences at the hands of power supply tonnes of 122-mm cannon being delivered on both July companies, be it K-Electric in Karachi or other companies 10 and 11 came as a surprise. in various cities across Pakistan. It does not take rain to be These reports clearly expose the double game being disastrous, it just needs the first drop to make the power played by the Indian government, where it is engaging supply disappear. While overnight rain in several areas of with the Taliban in Doha and is at the same time providing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and interior Sindh resulted in ammunition to be used against them. This development flash floods and power breakdowns, for Karachi’s residents, only further vindicates Pakistan’s concerns about India Monday’s surprise shower brought back haunting memo- acting as a spoiler in Afghanistan. It is imperative that we ries of last year’s catastrophe, when record-breaking mon- soon rains, spread across several spells in July and August, raise this issue with regional and international actors in- wreaked havoc on the city’s infrastructure, including several volved in the peace process because repeating mistakes of days of a power breakdown and flooding of several major and the past has to be avoided at all costs. minor arteries along with entire neighbourhoods, leading With the burden of responsibility being shifted to regional the provincial government to declare a ‘rain emergency’ countries following the exit of US forces, it is crucial that In June this year, it was reported that 60 percent work on all actors including Russia, Iran, China, Uzbekistan, Tajik- clearing storm-water drains had been completed by the istan, and India come together and commit to not taking various federal, provincial and local government agencies any sides if a civil war breaks out. Doing so will only be to involved, and last week, the Karachi administrator assert- the detriment of the Afghan people and the region. ed that preparations had been made after last year’s bad To aid the peace process instead of fueling violence on experience and hoped to see a better situation this year. the ground, India should abandon its attempts to act Researchers predict monsoons in Asia to become more in- tense and erratic with the annual rise in global warming. As as a spoiler and instead cooperate sincerely as part of for Karachi, the mega city needs a dedicated, functioning the ongoing multilateral process. It is high time that In - storm-water drainage system free of sewage and encroach- dia starts behaving as a responsible regional actor and ments, as well as upgraded power infrastructure which can works towards meaningfully contributing to regional se- withstand rains. But most of all, it needs a representative curity and stability. Picking sides to guard its parochial and empowered local government which cares. interests will only perpetuate the cycle of violence. Uzbekistan under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Khalid Taimur Akram

the importance of creating a coherent and yoyev, Uzbekistan has adopted anexception- win-win economic environment for all the al approach amid efficacious strategies to countries. Moreover, he has emerged as a modernize and diversify its economy. dynamic leader to work for regional peace, The result-orientated policies by the development, and resolve the Afghan con- visionary Uzbek leadership ultimately flict. Uzbekistan is one of the major stake - prove to be a driving force for the amica - holders in the Afghan peace process. ble resolution of common global menaces It is a clear manifestation The country has been considered as one and persistent challenges. Furthermore, that the country has been of the fastest-growing economies in the the internal structural reforms in the region. It has witnessed significant struc- country paved the way for ambitious mar - mation, and regional integration. striving hard to gain high tural policy reforms under H.E. President. ket-oriented economic policies. The new reforms, include political open- status in the comity of Therefore, the article elaborates on Pres- Uigonish Davri(Third Renaissance) un- ness, bank sector reforms, agriculture ident Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s unprecedented der President Shavkat Mirziy oyev: reforms, financial market reforms, privati- nations. Therefore, the rise to the helm ofsocio-economic and po- Renaissance is a French wordthat means zation, education reforms, energy sector re- third Renaissance would litical affairs in Uzbekistan. Moreover, this to be reborn. The Uzbek concept “Uigo- forms, and tax reforms. In this aspect, the study highlights Uzbekistan’s substantial nishDavri” (Evolutionary period or Renais- structural changes within the country would prove to be a milestone role and efforts to strengthen the nation sance) is a synonym for this term. In this definitely bring positive outcomes outside for Uzbekistan to portray and integrate other regional countries. aspect, the current reformsin Uzbekistan the country. The economic and trade open- Towards Successful Development: are worth mentioning and praising. The ness would integrate many regional nations its image as a more Under H.E. President Shavkat Mirzi- third Renaissance wave is amid the new with Uzbekistan.Furthermore, Uzbekistan accountable nation yoyev’s, Uzbekistan has been committed paradigm shift that Uzbekistan has taken also aims to incorporate the phenomena of tokeep a strategic equilibrium within the to play a full-fledged and pro-active role in academic cooperation into regionalism. Uz- T is generally believed that every region.More proactive and prudent interest uplifting the economy, maintaining and pro- bekistan pays great attentionin improving country in the world has some po- in seeking positive regional influence and moting regional peace and stability. Uzbek- the educational sphere, especially the com- tential to achieve respectable status conducting international peace activities by istan’s government has rightly felt the need prehensive support to science& technology I and research& development. among nations’ comity. However, only a President ShavkatMirziyoyev has enabled to have a peaceful approach to achieve eco- few of these countries find leaders who the state to become a key regional player. nomic and political prosperity goals with The foundation for a new revival for the possess the far-sightedness and prudence There are various reasons which have ac- wider regional connectivity. Third Renaissance is being laid in Uzbek- to steer their nations through tumultuous celerated this change in the approach of Under the third Renaissance, the new dy- istan because today’s Uzbekistan has been waters of scathing hardships and challeng- Uzbekistan’s leadership. Any country’s re- namics within Uzbek society and a fresh transformed, and His Excellency, President es to ensure a prosperous future for them. alistic economic goals cannot be achieved approach to foreign relations, where a new Shavkat Mirziyoyev has emerged as a most In the 21st century C.E., the rise of Uz - unless it forms strong socio-economic al- spirit of regionalism is taking root, is high- important leader in the regional political and bekistan’s potential role both within and liances with the dominant countries in its ly commendable. In the new Uzbekistan economic discourse. outside the Central Asian block has been region vis-vis economic development. To reforms, the government liberalized the for- Thereby, the broader reforms with struc- witnessed due to the remarkable efforts of achieve this objective, Uzbekistan has sig- eign currency market to attract investments. tural adjustments would enable Uzbeki- incumbent President ShavkatMirziyoyev. nificantly improved its relations with its There have been considerable improve- stan’s potential role in the world.It is a Uzbekistan’s global outreach and eco- neighbors and regional allies. ments in the media landscape. Moreover, in clear manifestation that the country has nomic benefits have been enhanced due The greater alliance among the countries is order to strengthen openness and transpar- been striving hard to gain high status in to the incumbent visionary leadership of important for the expeditious socio-econom- ency, the visionary leadership of Uzbekistan the comity of nations. Therefore, the third His Excellency, President Shavkat Mirzi- ic growth of all regions. Under the visionary is ambitious to implement the constitutional Renaissance would prove to be a milestone yoyev. He has continuously emphasized leadership of H.E. President Shavkat Mirzi- rules on freedom of speech, spreading infor- for Uzbekistan to portray its image as a more accountable nation. Israel’s demographic war on Palestinians HEN the Israeli Knesset last week failed to re - a political point. Their justification, however, was more Palestinians elsewhere suffer an even worse fate. For exam- Ramzy Baroud new what is commonly referred to as the fami - appalling than the law itself. Likud wants the temporary ple, those living in Jerusalem, who supposedly hold perma- W ly reunification law, news reports and analyses law to become a permanent fixture, to be added to the nent residency status, are subjected to different types of le- misrepresented the story altogether. The even split of dozens of other similarly racially motivated laws that tar- gal harassment so that the city maintains its current Jewish 59 members of the Knesset voting in favor of extending get the very fabric of Palestinian society. majority. When Israel illegally occupied East Jerusalem in the law and 59 against gave the erroneous impression Welcome to Israel’s demographic war on the Palestinian 1967, it was almost entirely Palestinian. Due to numerous that Israeli lawmakers are equally divided over the right people. This one-sided war is based on the belief among Israeli tactics, the city’s Palestinian population is now an of Palestinians to obtain permanent residency status or Israel’s Jewish majority that the country’s greatest chal - ever-shrinking minority. Worse still, in 2018, Israel passed a citizenship in Israel through marriage. Nothing could lenge is sustaining its demographic advantage. Israel’s law that granted the Ministry of Interior the right to revoke be further from the truth. main fear is not simply a decisive Palestinian majority be - the residency of Jerusalemites based on the murky accusa- Under the guise of “security,” the Citizenship and Entry tween the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea; the tion of “breach of loyalty.” into Israel Law, which was initially passed in 2003, pro- ruling classes are also rattled by the growing political in - Meanwhile, the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank hibited Palestinians in the West Bank who married Israeli fluence of Palestinian citizens and are doing everything and Gaza Strip has taken population control to a whole new citizens from permanently moving to Israel and obtaining in their power to ensure this is restricted. The Citizen - level; it is almost an exact science. work, permanent residency and, ultimately, citizenship. ship and Entry into Israel Law was designed specifically This is also why Israelis abhor even the discussion of the The law was never made permanent and was instead to keep this population in check. right of return for Palestinian refugees, for they consider the subject of an annual vote, which successfully re - The general elections of March 2020, in particular, provid- it an implicit call for the destruction of Israel as a Jewish newed it 17 times. However, the 18th vote, held on ed a taste of what a doomsday scenario might look like. Pal- state. According to this logic, if millions of Palestinian July 6, ran into an obstacle. Contrary to the percep - estinian parties unified under the single ticket of the Joint refugees are allowed to return to their homes and lands tion given by much of the media coverage, those who List and emerged with 15 seats, making it the third-larg- in historic Palestine, Israel will no longer exist in its cur - voted against the renewal of the ban did so for purely est political bloc in the Knesset, after Likud and Blue and rent form and will instead become a democratic state for Netanyahu’s Likud political reasons and not out of concern for the tens of White. If the Palestinians could muster this much influence all of its citizens. party and its allies in thousands of Palestinian families that have been splin - when they make up only 20 percent of the overall Israeli Following last week’s vote, what is likely to happen tered since the law came into effect. population, imagine what they could do if the demographic next is that Israel’s Ministry of Interior will continue the opposition voted Since the ousting of former Prime Minister Benjamin Net- tide continues to shift in their favor. to find caveats in the country’s ever-flexible statute anyahu — at the hands of his protege, Naftali Bennett — Is- For Israel, the future of the Jewish majority — i.e., suprem- book to block the reunification of Palestinian families against renewing the rael’s former leader has been determined to topple the lat- acy — is dependent on keeping the population equation in until the Knesset officially renews the Citizenship and ter’s fragile coalition. Bennett’s government allies extreme favor of Israeli Jews at the expense of Palestinians. Most of Entry into Israel Law or, worse, makes it permanent. discriminatory law to right-wing parties, including his own Yamina, with centrist the laws that discriminate against Palestinians, regardless Either way, Israel’s demographic war on Palestinians and leftist parties. It even hosts a Palestinian party, the of where they reside, is motivated by this consideration. is likely to intensify. Considering that this is a war that score a political point. United Arab List, or Ra’am, of Mansour Abbas. A coalition According to the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights cannot be won rationally, Israel will fall deeper into of this nature is unlikely to survive long, considering Isra- in Israel (Adalah), Israel’s Palestinian population has the abyss of apartheid. Their justification, however, el’s tumultuous politics, and Netanyahu — eager for an early been targeted by more than 65 government laws and reg - As Israel continues to experiment with controlling election — will do everything in his power to facilitate what ulations that aim to ensure they do not prosper as a com - the Palestinian population, it would be shameful if the was more appalling he sees as an imminent collapse. munity, keeping them politically disempowered, socio- international community continued to remain silent. Netanyahu’s Likud party and its allies in the opposition economically disadvantaged and constantly threatened This outrage must end. than the law itself voted against renewing the discriminatory law to score with the loss of their residency and even citizenship. Courtesy: Arab News IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Blame Briefs game will PM advocates not serve equal vaccine region: access for all Qureshi From Page 01 From Page 01 Shanghai Cooperation Or- PM Imran Khan appreciat- ganization (SCO) Council of ed the international recogni- Foreign Ministers meeting in tion of Pakistan’s pandemic Dushanbe. During the meet- containment strategy and ing, views were exchanged the Ehsaas social protection on the latest developments in programme. “We are now Afghanistan and the way for- making all possible efforts ward. In view of the withdraw- to accelerate our vaccina- al of international forces from tion campaign,” he said. Afghanistan, the Foreign The premier said that un- Minister urged the Afghan fortunately, the COVID-19 leaders to achieve a negotiat- pandemic had “revealed and ed political settlement at the accentuated the endemic in- earliest, adding that such an equalities which exist within outcome would bring peace, and amongst nations”. stability and prosperity in Af- “The global economy will ghanistan. not recover fully until all He remarked that Afghan countries — rich and poor leaders should seize the his- — are enabled to accelerate toric opportunity and take and expand investment for advantage of international achieving the SDGs (sustain- convergence on the final able development goals) and settlement of the Afghan climate goals,” he continued. conflict by working togeth- The premier said that he be- er an inclusive, broad-based lieves the following actions, and comprehensive political at the national and interna- settlement. tional level, are “indispensa- The Foreign Minister ex- ble to respond effectively to pressed concern on high the triple crisis”. level of violence, which has PM Imran Khan said that BIRMINGHAM: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam playing a shot during the third Pakistan-England ODI. The skipper scored his career-best 158 runs. – DNA resulted in innumerable it is “essential” that univer- loss of lives. He empha- sal and affordable access to sized immediate steps to COVID-19 vaccines be en- Chris Gayle crosses decrease violence, leading sured “to defeat the virus Heinous act of revenge: Bahrain to comprehensive ceasefire. and to revive global trade, Highlighting that negative investment and growth”. 14,000 T20 runs statements could not cloud “The world must ramp up Pakistan’s positive contri- vaccine production, including death sentences surge by 600% bution to the Afghan peace in the developing countries, ous decade, the report found. It noted the United Nations death for their opposition to process, and that blame and ensure its rapid distri- Monitoring Desk The joint report noted the Committee Against Torture the government is a heinous game would not serve the bution. While the support of- use of torture, especially in raised concerns about “the act of revenge by Bahrain’s region, the Foreign Minis- fered by some major nations MANAMA: The use of the “terror” related death pen- widespread acceptance regime. “For those facing ter urged his Afghan coun- is commendable, more needs death penalty in Bahrain has alty cases, was particularly by judges of forced con- imminent execution, the terpart to address all con- to be done,” he stressed. dramatically escalated over widespread, despite pledges fessions” in Bahrain, and uncertainty of knowing they cerns through established the past decade, specifically for human rights reform by recommended that judges could be executed at any institutional mechanisms, Turkish envoy since the 2011 Arab Spring the government. “should review cases of time is causing an unspeak- including Afghanistan-Paki- uprising, a new report has Some 88 percent of men convictions based solely able strain on their lives and stan Action Plan for Peace shares details found. Death sentences in executed in Bahrain since on confessions, since many those of their families.” and Solidarity (APAPPS). the small Gulf archipelago 2011 were convicted of may have been based on Bahrain has been clamping He said that Pakistan looked of July 15 have risen by more than 600 “terror” charges, and 100 evidence obtained through down on dissent since 2011 forward to hosting review coup attempt percent, with at least 51 peo- percent of these individuals torture and ill-treatment”. when it quashed protests meeting of APAPPS in Is- ple ordered executed since alleged torture, the report The death penalty has been with help from Saudi Ara- lamabad at the earliest. anti-government protests found. Today, some 26 men imposed on a scale “never bia. Bahraini authorities Sports Desk From Page 01 erupted in 2011, according are facing imminent exe- seen before”, especially tar- have denied targeting the the building of the National to a joint report published FM Qureshi SAINT LUCIA: A Chris Gayle half-century blasted the cution on death row, 11 of geting those connected to opposition and say they are Intelligence Organization on Tuesday by anti-death West Indies to victory over Australia in St Lucia on Mon - whom allege torture by Bah- political opposition, it not- protecting national security. (MIT), buildings of the penalty and human rights meets his day, clinching the five-match T20 series between the raini authorities. According ed, as several had attended The Gulf island kingdom has Turkish National Police, the group Reprieve and the Bah- sides. Chasing a modest target of 142, Gayle recaptured to court documents, this pro-democracy protests. also claimed Iran trained Headquarters of the Police rain Institute for Rights and Uzbek his most destructive form in racing to 67 off only 38 balls includes individuals whose Commenting on the report, and backed the demonstra- Special Operations Depart- Democracy (BIRD). to take his team to the target with five overs to spare at convictions were based on Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, di- tors in order to topple the counterpart ment located in Ankara was Seven people were sen- the Daren Sammy Stadium. By spearheading the West false torture “confessions”, rector of BIRD, said: “Sen- Manama government – an bombed by rogue pilots”. tenced to death in the previ- the report said. tencing torture survivors to accusation Tehran denies. While giving an account of Indies to an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the series, the From Page 01 what happened on July 15 41-year-old also sent an ominous warning that he could counterpart of the rapidly the ambassador said Tanks yet be a factor in the Caribbean side’s defence of the transforming situation in were driven to the streets to World T20 title later this year. Olympian Naveed Alam passes away Afghanistan and highlighted mow down innocent civilians, Gayle’s pyrotechnics followed another efficient West Indies LAHORE: Olympian and hero of the 1994 Hockey World Cup Naveed Alam passed away due to blood cancer.. importance of consistent while helicopters and jets performance in the field as wrist-spinner Hayden Walsh The 47-year-old Naveed was diagnosed with blood cancer at Shaukat Khanum Hospital last week where doctors estimated the support to Afghan peace dropped bombs from the air again presented the most effective challenge to the Austral- treatment at Rs 4 million (40 lacs). According to his family sources, he underwent chemotherapy last night and his health dete- process as shared respon- and shot everyone in sight. ians with figures of two for 18 in limiting the visitors to 141 riorated after it. He was transferred to the intensive-care unit. Viewing Naveed’s career, he was integral part of sibility. He underlined that That night, two hundred and for six. All-rounder MoisesHenriquestopscored with 33 and the national Hockey team that clinched the World Cup in Sydney in 1994. He also represented Pakistan the region could not afford fifty one citizens were killed struck the only two sixes of his team’s innings. in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He coached Bang- ladesh and China Hockey team and also served as repeat of civil war, leading and more than two thousand Henriques’ contribution followed his side’s best opening director development in the Pakistan Hockey Fed- eration (PHF). He also served as head coach of the to instability and fresh in- people were injured. partnership of the series — 41 — between captain Aaron national team at the Beijing Olympics. People from different walks of life have expressed condolences flux of refugees. The For- Ambassador said in the Finch and Matthew Wade. However, the tempo of the in- on the demise of former Hockey player and coach Naveed Alam. The Pakistan Hockey Federation eign Minister expressed the past three years, the fight nings dropped considerably when they were separated (PHF) has postponed matches of four-team series in remembrance of Naveed. “We share the same hope that Afghan leaders, against FETO both in- by Obed McCoy in what proved to be the seamer’s only grief as of Alam’s family,” PHF. Former captain and coach Islahuddin Siddique termed the demise of recognising the importance side and outside Turkey over of the innings. Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply for the Olympian Naveed Alam is a great loss for hockey. “Pa- kistan Hockey has lost a champion player. He has great of international support for has constituted one of first time in the series and when Walsh accounted for Alex services for Pakistan Hockey. May Almighty Allah grant patience to Alam’s family,” Islahuddin said. The Pakistan the Afghan peace process, the main priorities of our Carey and Finch in the same over, their hopes of a first Cricket Board (PCB) also expressed sadness and offered sincerest condolence to Naveed’s family and friends. The PCB, on would achieve a negotiated State. Within Turkey, our formidable total of this campaign effectively came to an behalf of its fans, cricketers and officials, expresses its sadness over the passing of former hockey olympianNaveedAlam (mem- political settlement. efforts are being conduct- end given the relative inexperience of their batting line-up. ber 1994 Hockey World Cup winning team) and offers its sincerest condolence to Naveed’s family and friends. – DNA Foreign Minister Qureshi ed under three pillars: a) is in Dushanbe, at the invi- Firstly, on the basis of the tation of Tajikistan, to lead rule of law, the perpetra- Free golf coaching Pakistan delegation at the tors of the 15th of July SCO Council of Foreign coup attempt have been Ministers meeting. brought to justice. b) FE- by Pakistan TO’s organizational struc- Ban on TLP ture within governmental concludes in Minsk institutions has been un- to stay, veiled; administrative and MINSK: The Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration judicial procedures have with Minsk Golf Club successfully arranged free golf cabinet been initiated against its coaching classes by Pakistan’s top PGA certified Coach members and hence the Khalid Mahmood from 9-13 July 2021 at the Minsk Golf decides “parallel state structure” Club Academy. Around 75 golfers both from Belarus has been brought down. and Diplomatic Corps, both beginners as well as ama - teur golfers, benefitted from these master classes held Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa From Page 01 over period of five days. The golfers found the coaching 85 Pakistani prisoners on thanked people of Pakistan sessions highly useful and appreciated the Embassy for and Pakistani government the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. presenting this unique opportunity. He said a special plane would for standing shoulder to Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan ap- shoulder with the people be dispatched to bring them preciated Golf Coach Khalid Mahmood for his time, dedica- back from Saudi Arabia. He of Turkey by extending tion and devotion in projecting Pakistan and presented him whole hearted support. He said the government is also a Souvenir at the conclusion ceremony. On this occasion, making strenuous efforts to said the FETO organiza- Director Commercial of Minsk Golf Club Vladimir also pre- tion also made inroads into bring Pakistani citizens de- sented souvenir and appreciation certificate to the coach. tained in different countries Pakistani society by estab- Khalid Mahmood is a professional coach (golf pro) since lishing schools. on minor charges. 1984 with extensive experience in Pakistan, as well as He said a detailed briefing in Southeast Asia, South Korea, China, England, Aus - was given on Electronic Vot- Two jawans tria, Italy and the USA. Presently, he is a staff coach of ing Machine, Internet-Voting, one of the golf courses in Milan, Italy. The Embassy of biometric. He said EVM is vi- martyred in MINSK: Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan appreciated Golf Coach Pakistan in Belarus is now working on a Memorandum tal to ensure transparency in Khalid Mahmood for his time, dedication and devotion in projecting Pakistan and of Understanding (MOU) for institutionalizing golf co - the next general election. To Kurram presented him a Souvenir at the conclusion ceremony. – DNA operation between Pakistan and Belarus. – DNA this effect, the cabinet was in- formed that unanimity of views has emerged on several issues From Page 01 The Inter-Services Public and efforts are being made to Relations (ISPR), in a state- sort out the remaining points. ment, said the operation At least 64 dead as fire rips through Iraq Covid ward Regarding Covid situation in was conducted after secu- Pakistan, Chaudhry Fawad rity forces had received re- Iraqi President Barham Salih said that the incident that unfolded in Al-Hussein hospital was Hussain said 20 million peo- ports of terrorists’ presence the result of rampant corruption and mismanagement. He added that the families of those killed ple have so far been vacci- in the area. During intense nated. He said over half mil- exchange of fire, three needed an investigation and accountability, and called for a review of the country’s institutions lion people were vaccinated terrorists were killed, the yesterday alone, which is military’s media wing said, had been retrieved while 22 peo- thick clouds of smoke billow- charred bodies wrapped in blan- broke out at the health ministry’s the highest number since adding a-cordon-and-search Foreign Desk ple had been hurt after the fire ing from the hospital buildings. kets in the hospital’s courtyard. headquarters in Baghdad, but it the start of vaccination operation is underway to had “ripped through the COVID “Many people have taken to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa was quickly contained and no fatal- drive. Urging the people to eliminate any other terror- BAGHDAD: At least 64 people have isolation ward”. “The victims died streets in Nasiriya and in front of al-Kadhimi also declared a state ities were recorded. The blaze at observe Standard Operat- ists found in the area. been killed in a fire at the corona- of burns and the search is contin- the hospital,” said Abdelwahed, of emergency in the governorate the Nasiriya hospital is the second ing Procedures to prevent The security forces per- virus isolation ward of a hospital in uing,” he added, noting that there who said that the manager of the of DhiQar, where Nasiriya is lo- such tragedy this year. spread of the pandemic sonnel who were martyred Iraq, the second such deadly blaze were fears people could still be hospital had resigned. cated, Abdelwahed reported. In April, a fire at a Baghdad COV- and to get them vaccinated, include: Captain Basit, 25, in a COVID-19 unit in three months, trapped inside the building. Iraqi President BarhamSalih said In a tweet, al-Kadhimi said that ID-19 hospital sparked by the the Minister said cases in who is a resident of Haripur; state news agency INA said on The new ward, opened just three that the incident that unfolded in his office was holding an emer- explosion of badly stored oxygen Karachi and Khyber Pakh- and Sepoy Hazrat Bilal, 22, Tuesday. More than 100 were also months ago, contained 70 beds. Al-Hussein hospital was the result gency meeting to discuss “the cylinders killed 82 people and in- tunkhwa increased in last who is a resident of Orakzai. injured in the fire that broke out at The DhiQar health directorate of rampant corruption and mis- causes and repercussions” of jured 110 others. few days, while situation in Last month, a soldier of the the al-Hussein Teaching Hospital in said that among those killed were management. He added that the the incident. He ordered the sus- Many of the victims were on respi- Punjab is under control. Frontier Corps Balochistan the southern city of Nasiriya late on two medical staff members, and families of those killed needed an pension and arrest of the health rators being treated for COVID-19 Chaudhry Fawad Hussain was martyred during an at- Monday, health officials said. The the hospital’s security guard. investigation and accountability, and director in DhiQar, as well as the and were burned or suffocated in said Asset Management tack launched by militants blaze was brought under control Health sources told Reuters news called for a review of the country’s director of the hospital and the the resulting inferno that spread Company is being es- on M-8 near Shapak, Dis- by civil defence teams. A medical agency the death toll could rise as institutions. Angry relatives clashed city’s director of civil defence. rapidly through the hospital, tablished to manage the trict Hoshab. source with the health directorate many patients were still missing. with police, setting fire to two police Meanwhile, the governor of where dozens of relatives were properties of the federal Sepoy Kifait Ullah, a res- told AFP news agency the “main Health officials at Nasiriya said vehicles, a Reuters witness said. DhiQar announced the formation visiting patients in the intensive government. He said the ident of Sibi, embraced reason behind the fire… was the ex- search operations at the hospital “Corrupt officials must be held of a higher committee to investi- care unit. The then-health minis- Prime Minister expressed martyrdom when militants plosion of oxygen tanks”. were continuing, but that thick accountable for the fire and kill- gate the circumstances of the ac- ter, Hassan al-Tamimi, resigned. concerns on the depleting attacked a water bowser Haydar al-Zamili, the local health smoke was making it difficult to en- ing innocent patients. Where cident, and has asked for a report Iraq has recorded more than 1.4 green areas in Islamabad through a pressurised IED. authority’s spokesperson, said ter some of the burned-out wards. is my father’s body,” said one to be submitted within 48 hours. million coronavirus cases and at due to unplanned expansion earlier on Tuesday that 52 bodies Footage shared online showed young man as he searched among Earlier on Monday, a minor fire least 17,000 deaths. of residential societies. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Josep Borrell Briefs to participate RCCI organizes Balochistan CSAConf FDA flags 2021 ‘small’ risk with J&J jab business opportunity moot Web Desk said that for the promotion TASHKENT: High Repre- Agencies Bureau Report of investment and industry, sentative of the European it was necessary to make WASHINGTON: United Union for Foreign Affairs RAWALPINDI: The Rawal- communication links better, and Security Policy and Vice States regulators have add- pindi Chamber of Commerce faster and easier. The scope ed a new warning to John- President of the European and Industry (RCCI) organ- of the Prime Minister’s Naya Commission Josep Borrell son & Johnson’s COVID-19 ized a three day business Pakistan Housing Scheme vaccine about links to a rare Fontelles will pay a visit to conference on investment should be extended to Gwa- Tashkent on 15-17th July to and potentially dangerous opportunities in Balochistan dar. Direct flights to Gwadar neurological reaction. attend the Conference on in collaboration with Ba- can double the impact of Central Asia and South East The Food and Drug Adminis- lochistan Board if Investment FDIs in Balochistan, he sug- tration (FDA) announced the Asia Connectivity. This was and Trade (BBOIT) at a local gested. A special desk will announced during the For- new warning on Monday, flag- hotel in Quetta. be set up in the Rawalpindi ging reports of Guillain-Barre eign Affairs Council on 12 Balochistan Chief Minister Chamber to highlight trade July, 2021. syndrome, an immune system Jam Kamal who was the chief opportunities in Balochistan. disorder that can cause mus- With his visit, Josep Borrell guest of the conference in Chairman Conference Qazi Fontelles intends to foster cle weakness and occasional- his address said that the top Khalid Farooq said that the ly paralysis. Health officials the implementation of the priority of the government is conference would open new EU Central Asian Strategy described the side effect as to provide a conducive envi- avenues of trade information a “small possible risk” for adopted in 2019 and of the ronment for investors. The and increase mutual contacts. 2018 EU Connectivity Strat- those getting the shot. The federal government is coop- The conference was at- new warning will be included egy. On 12 July, the Council erating and taking steps to tended by ministers, secre- approved conclusions on “A in pamphlets given to people bring investments specially tary Industries, Chairman getting the Johnson & John- Globally Connected Europe”, FDIs to the province. He from abroad also come to is a country rich in minerals. province. In his welcome ad- especially for Pakistan, and it Board of Investment Saeed which highlight the need for son shot. They should seek said that if there is no invest- Pakistan, he added. Steps are being taken to pro- dress, RCCI President Nasir will pave the way for enhanc- Ahmed Sarpara, former medical attention if they expe- the EU to pursue a geostra- ment then who will be taxed. While lauding RCCI’s efforts vide better infrastructure for Mirza said that the aim of the ing ties with Central Asian president of Rawalpindi tegic and global approach to rience any symptoms, which Overseas investors always for holding a business con- markets at the borders and conference was to promote countries. The conference Chamber Zahid Latif Khan, include tingling sensations, connectivity. approach local businessmen ference in Balochistan to to provide facilities like cus- emerging investment oppor- aims to strengthen ties and senior vice president Os- trouble walking and double and take feedback prior to promote trade activities, CM toms and WeBOC there. The tunities in Balochistan, pro- increase networking with lo- man Ashraf, vice president vision, the regulators said. investing in any sector. It is Balochistan said that Pakistan Rawalpindi Chamber should motion of trade activities and cal businesses and chambers Shahraiz Malik, members Ancient The action comes after the important to have a business is a country with a population become our ambassador and improve networking. RCCI of commerce in Balochistan, of the executive committee FDA and the Centers for friendly environment at the of 220 million people which is join hands with us to pro- believes that CPEC is a game he added. and members of the cham- graves Disease Control and Pre- local level so that investors itself a big market. Pakistan mote trade activities in the changer for the entire region, Group Leader Sohail Altaf ber and industrialists. vention (CDC) reviewed discovered reports of about 100 people developing the syndrome in Guba after receiving the one-dose vaccine. Almost all of them Azerbaijan, EU were hospitalised and one Web Desk person died, the FDA said. praise joint BAKU: Ancient graves have been discovered in Guba’s Pro-EU Giriz village. The graves social projects were found in the area dug party in for the auxiliary building Training Foundation. during the construction of Moldova wins DNA Moreover, the minister the school. noted that in line with the The archeological discover- BAKU: Azerbaijan and the presidential instructions, ies are dating back to the gencies A European Union have dis- large-scale reforms have 16th-17th centuries. More CHISINAU: Moldova’s main cussed joint social projects been carried out in the field information will be available pro-European party has and cooperation in the field of labor, employment and after research. The con- won a resounding victory in of social reforms and im- social protection in Azerbai- struction of the school was parliamentary polls, results provement of the social pro- jan, adding that the EU was stopped and the relevant showed, strengthening the tection system. involved in the implementa- government agencies were hand of President Maia San- During the meeting held be- tion of these reforms. informed about the fact. du as the former World Bank tween Minister of Labor and He thanked Jankauskas for Guba has always been a economist pushes to reform Social Protection of Popula- his contribution to the suc- favorite place of local and tion Sahil Babayev and the her ex-Soviet country. cessful development of re- foreign tourists. The city en- outgoing head of the EU Sunday’s snap election – lations between Azerbaijan joys favorable geographic lo- delegation to Azerbaijan called by Sandu in April to and the EU. cation, mild climate, fruitful Kestutis Jankauskas on July shore up her position against In turn, Jankauskas ex- soil and natural resource. 12, the minister underlined pro-Russia forces – saw her pressed gratification with One of Guba’s most visit- centre-right Action and Soli- that Azerbaijan and the EU the development of cooper- have a long history of active ed natural features is its darity (PAS) party take 52.80 ation in the social sphere. unique waterfall in Pir- cooperation in many areas, It should be noted that the percent of the vote. PAS will banovsha, where the flow- including social projects. European Union invested get 63 seats in the 101-seat ing water creates graceful Babayev stressed that over $21.5 billion in Azer- parliament for four-year natural sculptures. Guba Azerbaijan attaches spe- baijan’s economy from 2012 terms, the Central Election is also known for its hydro- cial importance to a close to 2021. Commission said on Mon- gen sulfide sources, located day, with all votes counted. partnership with the EU Azerbaijan’s trade turnover and to the joint social pro- with the EU amounted to near the Khashichay. Here, A coalition of socialists and in the narrow gorge, hot wa- communists, led by former DUSHANBE: On the sidelines of SCO council of foreign ministers meeting in Dushanbe, jects such as TACIS and $9.3 billion last year, which Foreign minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Quraishi met with Foreign minister of Kazakhstan Twinning and the cooper- is 38 percent of the coun- ter with healing properties Kremlin-backed president flows from the rocks. Igor Dodon, came second Mukhtar Tileuberdi. – DNA ation with the European try’s foreign trade. with 27.17 percent. After early results showed her party leading late on Sunday, Sandu hailed what she called a vote for change FPCCI, KCCI, PYMA in a country beset by pover- ty and corruption. “I hope that today will be join hands for resolving the end of a difficult era for Moldova. I hope that today will be an end to the rule of budget anomalies thieves over Moldova,” she said in a statement. Umer, Nauman Ilyas, Abdul- Vice Chairman PYMA, ap- Her rival Dodon expressed Nazir Sial lah Naeem, Shahbuddin Pad- preciated the role of BMG disappointment at the re- ela and Behroze Kapadia also Chairman Zubair Motiwala sult, saying in a statement: KARACHI: The Federation of attended the meeting. and FPCCI President Nasser “We obviously wanted a Pakistan Chambers of Com- Expressing strong reserva- Hyatt Maggo on their serious higher overall percentage.” merce and Industry (FPCCI), tions over the Senate Budget efforts in solving the prob- Karachi Chamber of Com- Anomalies committee, Nass- lems of the business commu- merce & Industry (KCCI) er Hyatt Maggo said that the nity. Iran confirms and Pakistan Yarn Merchants self-imposed decisions of the “The government had an- Association (PYMA) have de- committee were not accept- nounced in its budget speech prisoner cided to make for joint efforts able to the business commu- that the customs duty on yarn exchange to eliminate budget anomalies nity as the committee made would be increased to 9pc in the federal budget 2021-22, decisions on budget enamels and the additional customs with US and condemned the self-im- without taking the members duty, RD on yarn, would be posed decisions of the Senate into confidence and without abolished. According to re- TEHRAN: Iran confirmed Budget Anomalies Commit- convening a meeting. Which ports, the government has Tuesday ongoing “nego- tee, and expressed serious is totally unfair so we will all abolished additional customs tiations” with the United concerns. They have also struggle together. He also duty on yarn and the RD has States over a potential asked for a new meeting to said that a letter has been also been removed but the prisoner swap, after a US review the budget anomalies. sent by FPCCI to Prime Min- customs duty has not been official said Washington is For the first time, FPCCI, ister Imran Khan. In which reduced as promised Which working to release its de- KCCI and PYMA officials the Prime Minister has been is 11pc”, they mentioned tained citizens. attended the meeting at Pa- apprised of the concerns of Hanif Lakhany, Farhan The US envoy for Iran, Rob- kistan Yarn Merchants Asso- the business community. Ashrafi demanded to bring ert Malley, said on Saturday ciation. Nasser Hyatt Maggo, Shariq Vohra, President, customs duty at 7pc on yarn that President Joe Biden President, Federation of Paki- President KCCI, while agree- and additional tax of 3pc be insists on the release of all stan Chambers of Commerce ing with the yarn and textile abolished. In addition, 8B Americans and will not accept & Industry (FPCCI), Hanif anomalies in the federal should also be abolished as a “partial deal”. Malley called Lakhany, Vice President FPC- budget 2021-22, said that promised. While eliminating the release of Americans de- CI & Senior Vice Chairman Karachi Chamber is with the the distinction between com- tained in the Islamic repub- Pakistan Yarn Merchants As- traders in this struggle, and mercial importers and indus- lic a “priority” and said that sociation (PYMA), M. Shariq we request the government trial importers, both should negotiations with Iran have Vohra, President Karachi to address the issues facing be taxed at the same rate. Be- “made some progress,” NBC Chamber of Commerce & In- the yarn sector on a priority cause yarn is a raw material News reported. dustry, Saqib Goodluck, SVP basis. KCCI will extend all it cannot be counted as value Asked about Malley’s re- KCCI, Shamsul Islam, VP possible cooperation to the added. Yarn is used as a raw marks, Iran’s government KCCI, Farhan Ashrafi, Con- yarn traders. material in manufacturing. spokesman Ali Rabiei con- vener FPCCI Yarn Standing Saqib Goodluck, SVP KCCI, PYMA office-bearer further firmed the talks and said Committee & Vice Chairman Shamsul Islam, VP KCCI said said that by importing yarn, Tehran calls for the release PYMA, Athar Chawla, VP that BMG Chairman Zubair commercial importers play of all Iranian prisoners, not FPCCI, M. Usman, Khurshid Motiwala had full support in a vital role in continuing the just those held in the US. Shaikh, Aslam Moten, Anwer preparing the budget propos- SMEs’ activities, as SMEs Iran “is ready to swap all po- Aziz, Adnan Riaz, Khurrum als and PYMA suggestions do not have enough capital litical prisoners in exchange Bharara, Junaid Teli, Sohail were also included in the to import yarn. Therefore, in for freeing all Iranian pris- Nisar, Altaf Haroon, Jawed budget proposals. order to save SMEs, tax relief oners across the world,” he Khanani, Abdul Samad Gaba, Hanif Lakhany, VP FPCCI, should be given to the yarn told reporters at a televised Anis Mandavia, Waheed SVC PYMA, Farhan Ashrafi sector. press conference. They include those “who have been detained upon US orders” or at Washing- ton’s request, he added, say- ing that “the negotiations on this issue are ongoing”. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khati- bzadeh said Monday that Foreign Minister Moham- mad Javad Zarif had “put forth a plan to swap all Iranian and American pris- oners”, state news agency IRNA reported. – APP IslamabadWEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 | PWWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Army to be Briefs called in Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan regular for SOPs Karachi: 35 observance Delta cases direct flights from Sept: envoy sound alarm Zubair Ahmad Zafar Bakhtawari hosts reception; Chief Organizer, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Nazir Siyal Army will be called in once Senator Saifullah Khan Nyazee acknowledged the role & efforts of the outgoing envoy again for implementing the KARACHI: At least 35 cases government’s mandated of Cvoid-19’s Delta variant, to further bilateral ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan coronavirus standard oper- earlier referred to as the In- Of course, agriculture and ations procedures (SOPs), dian variant, have surfaced Ansar M Bhatti livestock are dynamic sec- the National Command and in Karachi since the month tors, where both sides can Operations Centres (NCOC) of June, the Sindh Health ISLAMABAD: Erik explore opportunities of decided on Tuesday. Department confirmed on Beishembiev, Ambassador opening joint ventures on The Pakistan Army was last Tuesday. of the Kyrgyz Republic to agricultural products pro- mobilised in April to enforce “From June till now, 35 the Islamic Republic of cessing to increase exports coronavirus safety protocols verified cases of the Delta Pakistan has said his coun- to Eurasian Economic Un- in several parts of the coun- variant have been found in try was keen to further ion, European Union or try after Prime Minister selected covid positive sam- strengthen and diversify re- Arab world, he added. Imran Khan had sought its ples. The individuals who lations with Pakistan adding Chief Organizer, Pakistan help in curbing the spread were carrying this variant there existed huge business Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sen- of the virus. showed extreme symptoms potential between the two ator Saifullah Khan Nya- The NCOC has also decided of covid,” said Provincial brotherly countries. zee acknowledged the role to make coronavirus vac- Minister for Health and Ambassador Erik made & efforts of the outgoing cination mandatory for do- Population Welfare Dr Azra these remarks during a envoy to further bilateral mestic travel from August 1, Pechuho. farewell reception hosted in ties between Pakistan and a statement from the forum She further added that a his honour by Zafar Bakht- Kyrgyzstan and extended said. Meanwhile, interna- family of five in Lyari tested awar, Chairman Pakistan, his heartfelt felicitation to tional flight operations have positive for the Delta vari- Central Asia Friendship the newly appointed ambas- been increased to 50%. ant and one of them is un- Association. Ambassadors sador of Republic of Kyr- “The decision to increase der treatment currently. from Central Asian coun- gyzstan to Pakistan. international flight opera- “During this month, there tries, Senator Saifullah Nya- Zafar Bakhtawari prom- tions has been made to re- have been 18 cases of the zee and other prominent inent businessman and patriate Pakistanis stranded Delta variant in Karachi,” personalities attended the Chairman Pakistan, Central abroad,” the statement said, she said. reception. Senior central Asia Friendship Associa- adding that the decision “All are advised to restrict leader of PTI Syed Numan tion earlier in his welcome would come into effect from their movement unless nec- Shah, Syed Amir Daood remarks lauded services of July 15. essary and to strictly follow Shah were also present. the outgoing ambassador. The move to increase flight all SOPs in order to curb the He added, direct chartered He said during his four year operations will allow the spread of this infection.” flights between the two tenure relations between government to bring back Pechuho further advised countries have made it easy Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan 2,500-3,000 Pakistanis the masses to wear a mask for peoples of both sides to touched new heights. every day, and all the air- when outdoors or in public visit each other. The am- Zafar Bakhtawri added, Pa- ports and relevant author- places as she said the world bassador hinted at regular kistan attached huge impor- ities have been directed to saw the effects of the Delta flights to be commenced tance to the Central Asian make necessary arrange- variant in India. “Citizens this year in September thus region adding the upcoming ments to accommodate the must exercise caution and making connectivity much visit of the Prime Minister passengers, the forum said. act responsibly”, she urged. easier. He said his country of Pakistan Imran Khan to The forum has decided to provided gateway to other the European markets with of hydropower stations. My Kyrgyzstan is interested in framework of CPEC Paki- Uzbekistan is a clear mani- impose smart lockdowns Central Asian states be- zero tax. Pakistani business- country is a member of the development of short trans- stani and Kyrgyz business- festation of our huge inter- with the help of heat maps. Pak values sides being a hub for the men, he said, can also bene- project CASA-1000, which portation links through its men may open joint ventures est in the region. He said, The meeting was informed rest of the world. fit from this facility. is aimed at bringing surplus territory between Central on textile production as Kyr- when it comes to regional that the authorities in Islam- ties with Likewise, he said like Paki- The Kyrgyz ambassador electricity from Kyrgyzstan Asia and China and Pakistan gyzstan is already a major peace and stability, Central abad, Multan Peshawar, and Bosnia & stan, Kyrgyzstan was also further said, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan hydropower with access to Gwadar and supplier of textile goods to Asia holds key therefore Gujranwala had taken ac- beneficiary of the GSP+ sta- is rich in water resources, stations in summer times to Karachi ports using railway Russia and Kazakhstan and mutual collaboration among tion against people violating Herzegovina tus owing to which dozens which are used for electric- Pakistan through the terri- and automobile roads, which Pakistan is one of the world’s the regional countries was a COVID-19 SOPs. of products could land in ity production by a number tory of Afghanistan. are being constructed in the top textile producers. good omen. ISLAMABAD: President Dr Kashmiris Arif Alvi Tuesday said that Pakistan highly valued its observed ties with Bosnia & Herzego- Merkel says jabs vina and wanted to further CPEC ushers an era of Martyrs Day cement bilateral coopera- tion in all areas of mutual interest. He emphasised in Germany to DNA the need to improve bilat- economic prosperity eral relations in the areas of MUZZAFARABAD: Kash- economy, trade, culture and be voluntary The Chinese model of farming and stated that miris on both sides of the tourism to bring the two Line of Control and world countries further closer. BERLIN: Germany is not Pakistan could learn from China for enhancing over observed Kashmir The president was talking to planning to follow France Martyrs Day to pay hom- the Ambassador-designate of and other countries in intro- agricultural productivity in the country age to martyrs of July 13, Pakistan to Bosnia & Herze- ducing compulsory Covid-19 1931. govina, Major General (retd) vaccinations for parts of the on different areas including ductivity in the country. en and expand economic co- All Parties Hurriyat Con- Akhtar Jamil Rao, who called population, Chancellor An- Saifullah planning, energy, industrial H.E. Ambassador welcomed operation between both the ference has appealed the on him, at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. gela Merkel said Tuesday. cooperation, infrastructure, the suggestion and assured countries. Kashmiri people to mark The president asked the “We do not intend to go ISLAMABAD: Ambassador communication, agriculture of his country’s full cooper- Both sides underscored the the day by a complete envoy to work for improving down this road,” Merkel of the People’s Republic and overall socio-economic ation in imparting technical importance of expediting shutdown in the in Indian the existing economic rela- said in Berlin after visiting of China Nong Rong called development. The focal per- know-how and practical ori- the establishment of Special Illegally Occupied Jammu tions with Bosnia & Herze- the Robert Koch Institute on the Federal Minister sons of each working group entation to Pakistani coun- Economic Zones (SEZs) for and Kashmir. govina as Pakistan offered (RKI) public health agency. for Finance and Revenue, would remain in regular terparts in this regard. creating abundant invest- It is pertinent to mention enormous economic oppor- “We are at the beginning of Shaukat Tarin in Islama- contact. In his remarks, Chinese ment and employment that on 13th July 1931, the tunities by providing an en- the phase in which we are bad Tuesday. SAPM on The Finance Minister Ambassador said that China opportunities in identified troops of Dogra Maharaja abling business and invest- still promoting, where we strategy, called on Tuesday Finance and Revenue Dr. Shaukat Tarin applauded is committed to develop the areas. In his concluding had killed 22 Kashmiris, ment friendly environment. have more vaccines than for jabs to be made compul- Waqar Masood and Secre- the Chinese model of farm- China Pakistan Economic remarks, the Finance Min- one after the other, out- He also asked the ambassa- we have people who want sory for teachers. tary Finance Division were ing and stated that Pakistan Corridor projects under the ister affirmed full support side the Central Jail in dor to work for the welfare to be vaccinated,” she said. “Teachers and educators, by also present during in the could learn from China for vision of shared prosperity and cooperation to Chinese Srinagar during the court of the Pakistani communi- After a slow start to its vac- virtue of their choice of pro- meeting. enhancing agricultural pro- and it will further strength- investors and businessmen. proceedings against one ty and expressed the hope cination campaign earlier fession, have a very special While extending a warm Abdul Qadeer who had that he would employ his this year, Germany sped up responsibility towards the welcome to Nong Rong, asked the Kashmiri people expertise and dedication to its drive over the summer people entrusted to them the Finance Minister stated to defy the Dogra Rule. Thus, 22 youth sacrificed further solidify the brother- and had by Tuesday fully and their families,” he told that China-Pakistan bilater- their lives till the comple- ly relations between the two vaccinated 42.6 percent of the Bild daily. French Pres- al relationship is an epito- tion of Azaan. A march to- countries. He also congrat- adults, with 58.5 percent ident Emmanuel Macron me of enduring friendship wards the Martyrs’ Grave- ulated the ambassador-des- vaccinated at least once. had on Monday announced and brotherhood. China Pa- yard at Naqashband Sahib ignate on his appointment But demand has slowed mandatory vaccinations for kistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)has ushered a new in Srinagar were also held as Pakistan’s envoy to Bos- over the past two weeks, healthcare staff, retirement where the martyrs of 13th nia and Herzegovina and with the number of jabs giv- home workers and others era of economic prosperity and is of utmost importance July were buried. wished him success in his en on Monday at its lowest working with vulnerable In a statement in Srinagar, assignment. – APP since February. people from September, in for Pakistan. China Pakistan Econom- APHC spokesman said With the highly contagious line with similar moves in that the objective of the Delta variant now dominant Greece, Italy and Britain. ic Corridor will generate PML-Q’s abundant employment and shutdown and the march is in Germany and the RKI But Merkel said she did not to convey to the world that investment opportunities Moonis Elahi saying at least 85 percent of believe the German govern- the Kashmiris will never in Pakistan and beyond, he adults will need to be vacci- ment could “gain trust” by accept Indian subjugation. to become nated to achieve herd immu- following a similar path. added. nity, some have been calling “I think we can gain trust The Finance Minister minister for a new approach. by advertising vaccination commended that Joint Covid-19 Wolfram Henn, a genetics and also by letting as many Corporation Committee (JCC) has been activated. claims 21 DNA specialist at Saarland Uni- people as possible in the versity and a member of population (...) become am- Working groups have been more lives the German Ethics Coun- bassadors for the vaccine formed under the umbrella ISLAMABAD: PML-Q lead- cil, which advises the gov- from their own experience,” of Joint Corporation Com- er Chaudhry she said. mittee which would focus Moonis Ela- ernment on its vaccination – APP Shaheen Hanif hi has been named as the ISLAMABAD: The national next minis- tally on Tuesday of total ac- ter for water tive COVID-19 cases record- resources, it Taliban warn Turkey against extending troops ed 39,644 with 1,590 more emerged on Tuesday. people tested positive for Sources told a news channel “We consider the stay of foreign forces in our homeland by any country the deadly virus during the the decision was made in last 24 hours. the backdrop of a promise under whatever pretext as occupation,” said the Taliban 21 corona patients have by the PTI-led government died during past 24 hours, to their allies, which include capital. It also appeared to dash Ankara’s 18 of whom were under the PML-Q, that they will be News Desk hopes of using the securing of Kabul air- treatment in hospital and given charge of a federal min- France urges citizens to port to help improve ties with Washington three out of the hospital in istry. Although a notification KABUL: The Taliban on Tuesday warned - strained by Turkey’s purchase of Russian their respective quarantines has not yet been issued (it Turkey against extending its troop pres- defense systems - in talks set for Monday or homes, according to the is expected shortly), the ence in Afghanistan when US-led forces leave Afghanistan between President Joe Biden and Turkish latest update issued by the sources said that the deci- leave the country, insisting the decision KABUL: As security deteriorates, on Tuesday France became the latest country to call on President Tayyip Erdogan. National command and Op- sion has Prime Minister Im- was “reprehensible”. its citizens to leave -- offering them a last flight out of Kabul, free of charge, on Saturday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had said eration Centre (NCOC). ran Khan’s seal of approval. “The decision... is ill-advised, a violation of “The Embassy of France formally recommends to all French citizens to take this special Turkey would be the “only reliable” country During the last 24 hours Talks to give MQM and GDA our sovereignty and territorial integrity and flight or to leave the country immediately by their own means,” the embassy said. left to stabilise Afghanistan after the US most of the deaths had oc- a federal ministry each, as against our national interests,” the group Earlier, the head of a Taliban commission that oversees government forces who surren- pulls out its troops, indicating Washington curred in Punjab followed by promised, are also under- said in a statement, days after Turkey prom- der urged residents of Afghanistan’s cities to reach out to them. could rely on its NATO ally. the Sindh. way, the sources added. ised to provide troops to protect Kabul air- “Now that the fighting from mountains and deserts has reached the doors of the cities, Erdogan had also said he would discuss Out of the total 21 deaths oc- Moonis Elahi was elected port when foreign forces leave next month. Mujahiddin (Taliban) don’t want fighting inside the city,” Amir Khan Muttaqi said in a the issue in his first face-to-face meeting curred during last 24 hours, an MNA from the NA-69 “We consider the stay of foreign forces in message tweeted by a Taliban spokesman. – Agencies with US President Joe Biden on the mar- 08 of the deceased had died Gujrat-II constituency. He is our homeland by any country under whatev- gins of a NATO summit in Brussels on on ventilators during their the son of Punjab Assembly er pretext as occupation,” said the Taliban Monday, after strained relations between treatment. The maximum as it would detrimental to both countries. forces depart. The development raised seri- Speaker Chaudhry Pervez in the statement and added that “invaders” their two countries. ventilators were occupied in Earlier, the Taliban said Turkey should with- ous questions for the United States, other Elahi. The portfolio for the will be dealt with according to the Fatwa “America is preparing to leave Afghanistan four major areas including draw its troops from Afghanistan under the countries and international organisations Ministry of Water Resourc- (decree) under which they have fought for soon and from the moment they leave, the Multan 16 percent, Islama- 2020 deal for the pullout of US forces, effec- with missions in Kabul about how to secure- es was earlier held by PTI the last two decades. only reliable country to maintain the pro- bad Capital Territory (ICT) tively rejecting Ankara’s proposal to guard ly evacuate their personnel from landlocked minister Faisal Vawda. The statement urged the Turkish people cess over there is obviously Turkey,” Erdo- 18 percent, Peshawar 12 per- and politicians to “reverse their decision” and run Kabul’s airport after US-led NATO Afghanistan should fighting threaten the gan had told reporters. cent and Lahore 16 percent. 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