The Indian state’s definition of peace in isn’t accept- able to us...instead of listening to our genuine political demands, their only response is to use military force to kill us.”

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F .theasiantelegraph.net on its path to Indian Deceitful become developed nation: demographic changes, over Chinese Expert 3 mln fake domiciles issued Pakistan seems to have found a in IIOJK: FO development path suitable for its own national conditions even does not qualify for non-perma- BEIJING nent membership of the Security Council Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan was on its way to becoming a great nation when he had a conversation with the public via telephone Chaudhry says the BJP regime in India has Foreignissued more Office than Spokesperson three million fake Zahid domiciles Hafeez on January 1. He also said that every area in to non- to change demography the country had a special quality that could be in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and developed to its advantage. Kashmir. “In my opinion, Prime Minister Imran Khan has put forward a very important develop- Islamabad today (Thursday), he said besides ment concept, that is, various parts of Pakistan Addressingkillings and tortures, the weekly thousands news of briefing innocent in should develop their economy according to Kashmiris are being kept in illegal detention local conditions, to suppress the freedom struggle. stick to reality and scientific development, He said Pakistan’s missions around the world set reasonable development goals, fully tap will arrange seminars and also engage the international media to highlight the atrocities the advantages of local resources, and formu- and human rights violations being committed late reasonable development strategy, so as to Kashmir solidarity Day by Indian forces in the occupied territory. promote the all-round development of social The spokesperson said illegal actions of economy,” Cheng Xizhong, visiting professor at Kashmir Solidarity Day, PM, President reaffirm resolute Indian regime are a clear manifestation of Southwest University of Political Science and state terrorism. Law and senior fellow of the Charhar Institute support to Kashmiris In reply to a question, he said Pakistan has said in an article published by China. principled stand on Kashmir issue and we He said there was an idiom in China that India must stop its brutal suppression of Kashmiris want that the issue must be settled through ‘those living on a mountain live off the moun- ISLAMABAD UN Security Council resolutions. rules, changes in property laws, and down- viding impunity to Indian occupation forces In reply to another question regarding India’s tain, those living near the water live off the Today, on this Kashmir Solidarity Day, we grading the status of Urdu language. Incen- immediately repealed. reaffirm our resolute support for our Kash- efforts to become permanent member of water’. “It means that people should live and tives are being offered to outsiders to settle The international human rights and hu- UN Security Council, he said how a country develop in whatever conditions they have in miri brothers and sisters, who continue to on the occupied land of the Kashmiris in manitarian organizations, as well as the be subjected to an inhuman military siege which thoroughly violates human rights and their places and should not rely on others. As violation of international law, particularly international media, should be allowed ac- poses a threat to regional peace can become long as people make unremitting efforts, they and communications blockade since 5 Au- the 4th Geneva Convention. Over 8 million cess to investigate the grave human rights gust 2019. permanent member of the UN Security Council. will have a life of plenty. Kashmiris have been turned into prison- situation in the occupied territory. He said India even does not qualify for non- The tragedy of the Kashmiris, however, ers in their own homes, with more than Pakistan reiterates its call on the world “Ancient Chinese said that living in the moun- goes back more than 7 decades as they have permanent membership of the Security tains, people can get a source of life from the 900,000 occupation troops holding them community to hold India accountable for Council. faced unabated repression and consistent hostage. History has few examples of such its crimes against humanity in IIOJK. India mountains because there are firewood, wild denial of their fundamental rights by India. Responding to another query Hafeez violation of fundamental rights. must stop its brutal suppression of Kash- Chaudhry said Pakistan supports Afghan fruits and medicinal materials; living by water, While observing this Day, we salute the un- Thousands of Kashmiris have been arbi- miris, adhere to its international human people can get a living from the water because flinching resolve of Kashmiris in their val- owned and Afghan led peace process trarily detained. The Kashmiri youth is rights obligations, and honour the commit- in Afghanistan and will extend all out there are fish and salt in the water, and people iant struggle for the right to self-determi- being particularly targeted through ab- ment to grant to Kashmiris their inalienable nation, which was pledged to them by India, cooperation for establishment of peace in that can also live by ferry and shipping. VoM ductions, incarceration at undisclosed loca- right to self-determination through a free country. VoM Pakistan, and the international community. tions, indiscriminate use of pellet guns, and and impartial plebiscite under the UN aus- Ever since India reneged on this commit- extra-judicial killings in fake ‘encounters.’ pices. For its part, ment, it has sought to brutally suppress the This is a manifestation of Indian state-ter- Pakistan will remain unshakable in its soli- Kashmiris’ quest for freedom. rorism against innocent Kashmiris. darity with the Kashmiri people until they The latest Indian attempts to further colo- There should be immediate lifting of the realize their legitimate and inalienable nize IIOJK by altering its demography and military siege and communications block- right to self-determination, in accordance obliterating the distinct Kashmiri identity ade as well as rescinding of India’s illegal with the United Nations Charter and rel- are reflective of a sinister design to convert and unilateral actions in IIOJK. All those ar- evant UN Security Council Resolutions. the Muslim majority into a minority. bitrarily arrested and illegally incarcerated This is indispensible for durable peace and These changes are being carried out should be released and draconian laws pro- security in South Asia. VoM through promulgation of illegal domicile People of Kashmir & Mitigating energy crisis Senate Deliberations NEECA conducts a panel discussion on this region deserve FM slams opposition for not supporting 26th Energy Efficiency, Conservation in Pakistan constitutional amendment peace: COAS We need proper monitoring, veri- LAHORE fication, and validation systems to to Pakistan. He further said that we are Government bill to bring transparency in to eliminate horse-trading in Senate Elections and continue COAS address focused on professional encourage people towards Energy bringworking Energy on different Efficiency projects and Conservation regarding matters, internal and external security Senate elections: Shahzad Waseem to promote corrupt practices in the country. Efficiency ISLAMABAD The Foreign Minister made it clear that PTI will stand situation of the country and his vision Conservation In collaboration with the ISLAMABAD Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has regretted committed with its principled stand of ensuring transpar- of an enduring peace within Pakistan ClimateMinistry Change of Climate and Change. Energy Efficiency and and the region. COAS also apprised - Dr. Tariq Banuri highlighted that we need Opposition’s behavior in the National Assembly for not ency in Senate Election, irrespective of approval or rejection tion Authority (NEECA) has conducted a supporting 26th Constitution Amendment to hold Senate of the amendment in the House. He said the government is - - ments on Eastern Border, situation National Energy Efficiency and Conserva dation systems to encourage people to- Election through open ballot and allowing dual Nationals not afraid of Opposition’s long march or any other protest. Conservation in Pakistan. thein Indian officers Illegally with theOccupied latest Jammu develop & proper monitoring, verification, and vali to contest polls. Responding to a question, Minister for Communication - panelThe Panel discussion discussion on Energy was Efficiency intended and to that what is needed was known 28 years Speaking on the floor of the House, he said Pakistan Murad Saeed said that National Highway Authority (NHA) mitment for a just resolution of Kash- open the platform for policy makers, new ago but still, we are standing in the same technology and concerned stakehold- wards Energy Efficiency. He further said Tehreek-e-Insaf brought this amendment to end corrupt has planned to establish Emergency Response Centre on its Kashmirmir issue (II0J&K)in line with and the our aspirations firm com position now and nothing has happened. practices and horse-trading in the Senate Election. He said network in a phased programme for emergency relief first of people of Kashmir. COAS said that ers, for generating the debate on Energy He added that I came here as an advocate Pakistan Peoples’ Party and Pakistan Muslim League-N aid medical services to accident victims and needy locals. People of Kashmir and this region de- - of sustainable environment and I offer stan. The objective of the discussion was have jointly promised in the Charter of Democracy to hold Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry told serve peace. COAS also reiterated great- NEECA to come up with a plan persisting Senate Election through show of hands to ensure transpar- the House that Pakistan Standards and Quality Control er vigilance and state of preparedness efficiency related interventions in Paki amid new challenges of hybrid war. people to help in promoting energy ef- HEC will work together with NEECA on it. ency in the polling process and end sale and purchase of Authority ensures checking quality of thirty-nine food to gauge and influence the interest of the votes but surprisingly now these parties are faltering from and other commodities in the country as per international Earlier, on arrival at Lahore , COAS was toMr.Tariq, Energy added Efficiency that it’s and important Conservation, to un- received by Corps Commander Lieuten- - derstand the nexus of Climate Change and their commitment. guidelines, practices and national standards. VoM ant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz. ficiency & conservation campaign, which- Shah Mahmood said that to ensure transparency in Upper isgested ultimately by NEECA. influenced by the Energy Ef - House polls, PTI had filed a reference in the Supreme Court ficiencyThe session and Conservationwas followed Policy, by distinctas sug ers and the resources as well. He further speakers, including Managing Director Energy Efficiency. He said that resource of Pakistan requesting the apex court for interpretation efficiencysaid that weis a needwin-win to improve scenario Energy for the usEf- of law that whether or not Senate Elections can be held NEECA: Dr. Sardar Muhazzam, Cahirman through open vote. He said as a second option we moved Higher Education Commision: Dr. Tariq House Gas emissions. He added that we Bnuri, Director General Environment and a constitutional amendment in the National Assembly ficiencyare in process to curtail of revising Green NDCs (National- Climate Change: Muhammad Irfan Traiq. ly Determined Contributions) and NEECA which needs two-third majority for becoming a law. He Dr. Mohazzam said in his opening remarks said despite, knowing the fact that PTI lacks the required is leading Technical Review Committee that we have set a goal to achieve 3MTOE on Mitigation and I appreciate NEECA for majority for this purpose, the government brought 26th in all sectors including Power, Buildings, Constitutional Amendment to the Parliament to expose the bringing all stakeholders together in this Industry, Agriculture, and Transport. To- national endeavor. VoM Opposition and people can know that as to who do not want day’s session is a part of our endeavor to Kashmir Dispute UAE, US Bilateral ties UN, world community must move to resolve festering UAE, US foreign ministers discuss Kashmir dispute: Ambassador Munir Akram ‘strategic relations’ India of the UN Security Council resolutions, what the Bhartya Janata Party-Rashtriya The UN and the international com- Ambassador Akram said New Delhi’s aggres- Swayamsevak Sangh (BJP-RSS) leadership she said, proves that those missions are munity have a responsibility to help sive actions “clearly pose a danger to interna- ominously calls a “final solution” for the dis- Iranian opposition welcomes used for terrorism. Nahyan, discussed on the phone with US resolve the Jammu and Kashmir tional peace and security”. puted territory. guilty verdict for diplomat bomber Rajavi also implored the EU and its Affairs,Secretary Sheikh of State Abdullah Antony Blinken bin Zayed “stra Al- dispute,” Pakistan’s Ambassador to In this regard, the Pakistani envoy urged the “This act involves, firstly, a brutal campaign ABU DHABI/NEW YORK member states to designate Iran’s tegic relations and Middle East regional the United Nations, Munir Akram UN and the international community to: up- to physically, politically and psychologically The head of the most prominent Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and issues,” according to a statement pub- NEW YORK hold the legal sanctity of the Security Council crush the Kashmiris’ demand for freedom,” opposition group has welcomed the guilty its Ministry of Intelligence as terrorist lished on Thursday on the UAE’s foreign Underscoring the need for settlement of the resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir and en- he wrote, pointing out India’s deployment of verdict against an Iranian diplomat and entities. ministry website. lingering Kashmir dispute, a top Pakistani dip- sure they are carried out; call for an end to more than 900,000 troops in Kashmir and its terrorist who had planned to bomb a rally “Any negotiation with the regime or re- They “discussed joint cooperation to lomat has called on the United Nations and the massive violations of human rights being repressive actions. it had organized in Paris in 2018. turn to normal diplomatic status must be confront regional threats, and work to world community to take steps to implement perpetrated by India’s forces in Jammu and Under international law, including the UN Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the conditional on dismantling the mullahs’ further maintain security and stability in the U.N. resolutions that granted the Kashmiri Kashmir, which amount to war crimes and Declaration on Decolonization and other National Council of Resistance of Iran terrorist network in Europe — firmness is the region,” the statement said. people the right to decide their future through crimes against humanity; and, halt India’s ter- General Assembly resolutions, the people of (NCRI) — speaking at an online event the correct answer to the mullahs’ black- The UAE’s ambassador to Washington a UN-supervised plebiscite. rorist and economic aggression and threats Jammu and Kashmir have the right to restore attended by Arab News on Thursday to mailing and hostage taking,” she said. said on Tuesday he was confident the “The UN and the international commu- of use of force against Pakistan and avoid a their right to self-determination by any means mark the Belgian court’s ruling — said the Rajavi added that it is fitting to congrat- sale of F-35 jets to his country would go nity have a responsibility to help resolve conflict in South Asia. at their disposal, including armed struggle, it guilty verdict is a “watershed moment” in ulate the Iranian people on Thursday’s through after a review by President Joe the Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” Pakistan’s Ambassador Akram wrote that after was pointed out. relations between Europe and Iran. ruling as “they’re the main victims of the Biden’s administration of some pending Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir “unilaterally and illegally” revoking the the “But to justify its oppression,”, the Pakistani “The conviction of (Assadollah) Assadi regime’s terrorism and suppression.” The arms sales to US allies. Akram, wrote in PassBlue, an independent special status of Jammu and Kashmir in envoy said, ” India has sought to portray the is a conviction of the entire regime of the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Foreign The UAE had during Donald Trump’s digital publication devoted to the coverage of August 2019, India was now carrying out legitimate Kashmiri freedom struggle as Islamic Republic,” she said. last day in office signed agreements to U.N. activities. terrorism.” “After today’s historic verdict, the buy up to 50 F-35 jets, 18 armed drones “At the heart of the dispute is India’s illegal The second part of the “final solution” entails Iranian people and resistance expect the and other defense equipment in a deal occupation and persistent refusal to allow the changing the demographic composition of EU and other European countries to take worth $23 billion. people of Kashmir to exercise their inalien- Jammu and Kashmir to transform this Muslim- steps to dismantle the regime’s terrorist The White House on Monday said Biden able right to self-determination,” he said in an majority state into a Hindu-dominated terri- network in Europe.” will maintain tariffs on aluminum imports opinion piece, ‘Danger in Jammu and Kashmir’. tory, through new residency, ownership and Rajavi urged European countries to re- from the United Arab Emirates, reversing Giving a detailed background to the decades- domicile laws to ease the way to a full-scale call their ambassadors from Iran and shut a move to end the levies issued by Donald old dispute and the repeated violations by settler colonial project, he wrote. down its diplomatic missions. The verdict, Trump on his last day as president. Friday, February 05, 2020

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Muhammad Hassam in post 5th August Scenario Assistant Editor:Syed Mushahid Naqvi and the Global Response Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad Nations didn’t hesitate to intervene in the conflict in 1948. against internationally recognized fundamental human Several resolutions were passed and UN promised a plebi- rights. International media and renowned human rights scite for people of Jammu & Kashmir to decide their politi- organizations had been exposing Indian atrocities in cal destiny. But, it never happened. UN had been reluctant Kashmir. The illegal Indian actions were being criticised throughout history to take practical measures to save the across the global. UN holds a meeting on Kashmir dispute Kashmiri Muslims from Indian barbaric actions in Kashmir. after over fifty years but nothing comes concrete out of Zeeshan Shoukat Even, International media and International human rights that meeting. It seems that it was just a formality which Kashmir Solidarity Day organizations didn’t take issue serious. Everyone was look- had to be fulfilled. he feelings while talking about Kashmir Solidarity day is quite dif- ing Kashmir Conflict from the Indian lens. Indian forces Thousands of articles have been written on Kashmir con- ficult to put in words. It was first observed in 1990. This day marks ashmir Solidarity Day is observed every year to con- continued to kill the innocent unarmed Kashmiri Muslims flict since Indian government abrogated the Article 370. the commemoration of the sacrifices by the people of Kashmir. veyK the message to Kashmiri Muslims that Pakistan and its in the name of terrorism. Kashmir was being treated as it Many international human rights organizations have They are suffering since decades long. After abrogation of Article people stand with them in their legitimate struggle for fun- was not part of this world, as the people of Kashmir were raised serious concerns over BJP-led Indian government’s 370 in the occupied valley, the Kashmir Day is more relevant, sig- damental right to self-determination and freedom from the not human beings, as they didn’t deserve attention. agenda in Kashmir. But, it hasn’t worked. UN was formed nificant and forceful than ever before. Things are changing now Indian oppression. The struggle of Kashmiri Muslims have The killing of and the massive protests to protect the fundamental human rights and resolve and world is now more aware. The atrocities on the people of Kashmir by India entered into a new phase after the abrogation of Article after 8th July 2016, sought the world’s attention. Few the conflicts peacefully. It has miserably failed in case of Tand the diplomatic stance of Pakistan is very much evident. In the light of in- 370 on 5th August 2019 and the recent developments by from International media outlets and many social media Kashmir Dispute. ternational law and statutes of liberty, freedom and human rights whatever the BJP-led government in India vis-a-vis occupied terri- activists started to realise that India had been fooling the Moreover, Major Powers could have resolved the Kashmir is happening in IOK is highly alarming. On August 5, 2019, by a Presidential tory of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. world about Kashmir resistance. Indian atrocities further dispute but they preferred economy over humanity. They Decree, the government of Narendra Modi unveiled its violent agenda against Kashmiri Muslims have been struggling for their basic increased in post Burhan Wani era. The use of interna- see India as big market for them, so they overlook Indian il- people of Kashmir through state terrorism. The autonomy and special status human rights for over ninety years. Their struggle has tionally banned pellet guns became common practice of legal actions in Kashmir. For example, the US which claims of Jammu and Kashmir were abolished. Fearing a strong backlash from inside passed through different phases: pre partition, post par- Indian brutal forces. From 2016 to August 2019, thousands to be the sole super power in the world never threatened and outside India, Modi Government decided to lockdown and blackout the tition, post Burhan Wani and Post 5th August 2019. Their of Kashmiri Muslims were blinded, tortured and brutally India of economic sanctions in case of Kashmir. Does the whole region. Media representatives were removed, accesses to Internet and generations have seen and beard countless unforgettable killed. Rape has been used as weapon of war for over US not know about Indian brutal and illegal actions in telephone were blocked and basic rights were suspended in the name of re- events of massacres, rapes and tortures. Their history of seven decades especially from last thirty years. But, did Kashmir? It does. But, it doesn’t care about the Kashmiri organization of the administrative structure of the state. This was not merely unmatched struggle for freedom has never witnessed a UN hesitate to intervene? No, they didn’t. Major Powers of Muslims. It does care about its economy. The US has de- the case. Over 900,000 additional troops have been deployed to completely single moment when Kashmiri Muslims gave up their the world ignored the Indian atrocities in Kashmir. clared India as its strategic ally in the South Asian region. ransack a population of over 8 million. In such situation , PM Imran Khan and struggle and bowed down to Indian brutal forces. They lost BJP-led government abrogate the Article 370 and removed They enjoy good trade relations. The US will never go the people of Pakistan became voice of the voiceless. It is indeed the high time their sons, their daughters & mothers got raped by Indian the special status of IOJ&K on 5th August 2019. Before against India. to resolve this longstanding dispute which further can create so many issues inhuman forces, women lost their husbands and children doing this injustice to the people of Kashmir, the entire if unresolved. Unfortunately, the Indian Government is spreading hatred and lost their parents but they never gave up. Indian brutality valley was put under strict curfew and internet shutdown. The author is an MPhil Scholar, International agenda of Hindutva under Modi’s regime. Extremist Hindu party, whose founding continues and Kashmiri struggle for freedom never ends. This Indian government action was against UN resolutions, Relations, NUML Islamabad member Sarvarkar used to idealise Adolf Hitler, is now in control of BJP and the Kashmir Dispute appeared on global stage when United bilateral agreement between India and Pakistan and also government of India. Few of the acts clearly shows the intentions of the Indian Government as well as judiciary. After the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, the Supreme Court of India gave no clear verdict on over 140 petitions Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view submitted to review the status of Jammu and Kashmir. Later on, in November, the Supreme Court gave a verdict allowing the construction of a temple on the ruins of Babri Masjid. It seems that the secularism and rule of law in India have lost their meaning. In December, 2019, the Modi Government unleashed the most Today in History aggressive legislation aimed at Muslims of not just Kashmir but India as a whole with the Citizenship Act, which specifically targets Muslims to be non-citizens if they have moved into India even in the last 50 years. solidarity day is an em- February 05,146 BCE, Punic Wars, between Rome and Carthage, come to an end blom of what all the people of Pakistan are feeling for their Kashmiri brethren.

n February 5, 146 BCE, the Roman Republic finally refused when the consuls ordered that the Carthaginians the siege—was sold into slavery, a practice that was both India is no more a Secular State triumphed over its nemesis, Carthage, after over a move their entire city further inland. Though Rome suffered barbaric and standard for the era. Historians have found Ocentury of fighting. The victory and subsequent de- several defeats before finally besieging Carthage, it quickly no evidence that Rome “salted the earth” so that no crops struction of the city of Carthage marked the end of the Punic blockaded and overtook the port, leading to starvation and could grow around Carthage; in fact, the lands were given he Hindutva ideology of RRS has changed the secular status of Wars and represented Rome’s replacement of Carthage panic in the city. When the city finally fell, its population of to the local farmers and new Roman settlers after the city’s the country. The extremist Hindu party under supervision of war- as the dominant power of the Western Mediterranean, a 50,000— already a shadow of what it had been thanks to destruction. monger Modi has destroyed the so called democratic identity of position it would hold for the next several centuries. The India. Under Jawaharlal Nehru, India was always envisioned to be a Punic Wars began as Rome expanded West toward what secular state which was home to people of varied casts, creeds and is now Spain, East into Greece and South to Sicily, which religions. With these steps, India has obliterated its very founda- brought it into conflict with Carthage. Though Rome won tion on which it achieved stability and progress. According to 2018 census, India both the First and Second Punic Wars, Carthage at times Thas over 201 Million Muslims. The Citizenship Act has shaken the nationalism of came close to victory. During the Second Punic War, the these 201 Million and it is set to play out in the near future. Muslims across India, Carthaginian general Hannibal famously led his army, in- who never raised their voices against the oppression of Kashmiris, are now out cluding three dozen elephants, across the Alps and into the on the streets fighting for their rights and those of their brethren in Kashmir.The Italian peninsula, terrorizing the countryside and coming International Community and the United Nations are able to observe the stark close to sacking Rome. By 149 BCE, however, Rome had differences between and Indian Occupied Kashmir. Imran Khan, as in many ways subjugated Carthage. Victory in the Second the ambassador of Kashmir, has made his mark on the World Forums. His speech War had allowed Rome to impose a costly indemnity on its in the United Nations General Assembly was heard and applauded by nations rival, and Carthage had to seek the Roman senate’s permis- across continents. It is because of efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that UN sion to wage war. Even after the indemnity was paid, Rome Security Council called a meeting on Kashmir. In a similar fashion, International was wary of Carthage’s continued existence. One senator, media is providing historical coverage to the lockdown in Kashmir and highlight- Cato the Elder, reportedly ended all of his speeches for ing the human rights abuses. The European Union in January came close to pass- several years, regardless of topic, with “Also, I believe that ing a resolution condemning the actions taken by the police and Indian Army in Carthage must be destroyed.” Whereas the previous wars Kashmir. The US Senate openly condemned the actions of the Indian Army and Ms had spanned decades and multiple theaters, the Third Punic Omar, a US Senator, termed Kashmir “on the verge of genocide”. Even Xi Jinping War was a relatively straightforward invasion of North of China, who is due to visit India on Friday has made remarks for freedom of Africa by Roman forces. Carthage acceded to a number of Kashmiris and their fair treatment. Roman demands in an effort to stave off destruction, but

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DUBAI CALIFORNIA ”It’s easiest to understand when it be- Egyptian-American actor Ramy Youssef When you post photos of yourself or comes more personal,” said Adam Harvey, has been nominated for the 77th Golden friends and family online, you may not an artist and researcher, who created the Globes Awards for his role in the Hulu TV imagine they could be used to develop site with fellow artist and programmer series “Ramy,” the organization announced facial-recognition systems that can iden- Jules LaPlace, and in collaboration with on Wednesday. tify individuals offline. A new site hopes the non-profit Surveillance Technology For the second year in a row, the come- to raise awareness of this issue by offering Oversight Project (STOP). “Sometimes it dian, who is the co-creator of the show, will a rare window into how a fraction of our helps to have visual proof.” compete in the Best Actor in a Television pictures are used. 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He commenced the session with the ferent narratives and approaching towards a na- plied by India against Pakistan, surgical and deep vering to counter India’s offensive and coercive Center of Pakistan and International Relations introduction of COPAIR and then shared a brief tional narrative in a holistic manner. strikes, and Ajit Doval’s offensive doctrine against diplomacy. hosted a virtual conference today to gather presentation about the evolution of the hybrid Alaa Al Aridi, hailing from Lithuania and origi- Pakistan. Dr Khattak also highlighted the efforts Ofer Fridman, Lecturer at Kings College insights from the technical experts and poli- warfare terminology, prevalent grey zone chal- nally a Lebanese International Public Law expert of Pakistan’s military forces like counter terror London, was the last panelist who shared his cymakers related to hybrid warfare and its im- lenges faced by Pakistan and the efforts of secu- and a PhD researcher at Vilnius University drew operations and border fencing to counter these intriguing and unique perspective about hybrid plications on national security. A diverse panel rity regime to counter these challenges. Awais attention towards role of international law in hybrid threats. He concluded by recommending warfare as a concept. He was of view that there comprising of five experts from the USA, UK, also highlighted that with emergence of critical mitigating the new hybrid threats such as cyber that there is a need of effective counter intelli- is a need of conceptual clarity and stamp out the Lithuania and Pakistan was part of the discussion technologies, hybrid threats are also increasing and non-state actors. Focus of his speech was gence operations, socio-economic development overlapping and erratic definition of hybrid war- and they shared the conceptual understanding, and they are posing a challenge to human security the hybrid warfare under the principles of Jus in affected regions, need to establish a counter fare. He stressed that war is itself hybrid and all International law perspective, academic ap- and international order; therefore, there is need Ad Bellum (justification, reasons and prevention narrative, and regional/global diplomatic maneu- elements incorporated by NATO and other actors proaches, and case studies of hybrid warfare in a for confidence building measures by nation states of war) and Jus in Bello (law that governs the way in the realm of hybrid war are more related to the 2-hour long session. and international regimes can act as a facilitator in which warfare is conducted). He was of view grand strategy of a nation. Eminent policymakers, members of diplo- in overcoming these threats. that there is a need of due diligence to counter Amna Malik, the President of Center of Pakistan matic circle, military and academic community Brian L. Steed, an Associate Professor from the cases of becoming a victim state for a cyber- and International Relations (COPAIR) concluded participated in the session and asked questions Command and General Staff College USA, was attacks on a third country. He concluded by saying the session with commending the efforts of pertaining to the national and individual security the first speaker of the session, he talked about that there is a need for cooperation in all fields, Pakistan military forces in countering Indian hy- emanating from the incorporation of hybrid war- Narrative Warfare, and it’s relevant to the hybrid nationally and internationally, to overcome the brid threats and asked panelists to share their fare by nation-states against their adversaries. warfare. In his presentation, Brian shared the dif- hybrid threats. recommendations for Pakistan in this sphere. She This session was part of the series of conferences ferent forms of narratives, such as core, societal Dr Masood Khattak, Lecturer of Politics and also extended her gratitude to the diverse group COPAIR has been hosting from last two years and and transient narratives. He also shared the case International Relations at International Islamic of panellists and participants and encouraged that it will result in the form of policy recommenda- of ISIS which exploited the competing narratives University Islamabad shared his comprehensive there is need to do more such as focusing on grey tions which will be provided to the national se- in Iraq and legitimized their ones. He concluded presentation on the Indian hybrid warfare strat- areas where there is still room for adversaries to curity-related public institutions. replying to a question related to Pakistan and egy and challenges for Pakistan. He started by maneuver and to safeguard Pakistan’s national Awais Siddique was the moderator of the stating that there is need for giving space to dif- sharing the Kautilya’s definition of war, tactics ap- interest. Friday, February 05, 2020

www.theasiantelegraph.net KSE-100 ends marginally down amid sell-off Benchmark index falls 27.84 with exploration and production, oil and gas marketing, bank and cement sectors contribut- points to settle at 46,905.79 ing to the upsurge. Bureau Report Keeping the long weekend ahead in mind, KARACHI investors preferred to book profit rather Olivia Newton-John Bears staged a comeback in the final session than holding their positions in order to cope of a short trading week as the benchmark KSE- with any unforeseen event over the weekend. ‘feels great’ amid 100 index shed 28 points amid profit-booking Resultantly, the index eroded the gains of 406 by investors. points made during the session and closed cancer battle Investors remained cautious ahead of a long lower by 28 points. weekend and took a less risky stance by off- The banking sector saw almost across-the- Selling pressure was noted in the pharmaceu- loading their stockholdings. board slide whereas the engineering (steel) tical sector where AGP Limited (-7.4%) fell to Owing to selling pressure, index-heavy au- sector experienced regression, the report said. its lower limit and Searle (-1.9%) came under tomobile, cement, financial and oil marketing JS Global analyst Danish Ladhani said despite pressure. sectors faced a steep decline and most of the a positive open, the KSE-100 index closed flat at “We recommend investors to avail any upside stocks in those sectors closed with losses. 46,906 (down 28 points) after a choppy trading as an opportunity to sell stocks as the market Earlier, trading began on an optimistic note session. Around 440 million shares were traded is overbought,” the analyst said. and the market surged over 400 points in early during the day. Overall, trading volumes dropped to 440.3 hours. However, selling pressure emerged post- Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim (+0.6%) in the ferti- million shares compared with Wednesday’s midday and the KSE-100 index plunged, wiping liser sector closed positive with trading volume tally of 616.3 million. The value of shares out all the gains. of 9.6 million shares on news reports that the traded during the day was Rs26.4 billion. Late session buying helped erase some of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) had Shares of 430 companies were traded. At the losses but still the market closed on a negative allowed the continuation of gas supply to the end of the day, 161 stocks closed higher, 248 note. company for another five years. declined and 21 remained unchanged. At close on Thursday, the benchmark KSE-100 Moreover, Mari Petroleum (+7.5%) closed at Pakistan Refinery was the volume leader with index recorded a decrease of 27.84 points, or its upper circuit on news that the ECC had ap- 34.5 million shares, gaining Rs0.27 to close at 0.06%, to settle at 46,905.79 points. proved the removal of cap on the distribution of Rs28.19. It was followed by TRG Pakistan with Arif Habib Limited, in its report, stated that dividend. As a result, Oil and Gas Development 30.4 million shares, losing Rs4.42 to close at DUBAI the last session of the short trading week Company (+2.6%), which had a 20% stake in Rs114.99 and K-Electric with 19.2 million Olivia Newton-John is “feeling great” amid her battle touched another new high at 47,339 points Mari Petroleum, also closed in the green. shares, losing Rs0.11 to close at Rs4.56. with breast cancer. The ‘Grease’ star was diagnosed with stage four meta- Asian stocks ease on China liquidity worries, stimulus static breast cancer – her third battle with disease – in 2017, but has said she feels “very blessed” despite her health struggle, because she’s still able to work hopes lift US bond yields and support her family. Olivia is releasing a new duets album and will soon Bureau Report to liquidity conditions in China as author- 7.4% gain in Google parent Alphabet with Republicans who are calling for a watch her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, tie the knot with TOKYO ities have been tightening their stance in following its strong earnings. smaller package, many investors expect her fiancé of 10 years, James Driskill, and has said she Asian shares dipped on Thursday as recent weeks,” said Masahiko Loo, portfo- Markets on the whole have calmed sig- an additional spending of at least $1 couldn’t be happier with her life right now. tight liquidity conditions in China curbed lio manager at AllianceBernstein. - trillion. She explained: “I’m so lucky to still be doing all these buying for now, though improving cor- Higher interest rates raised worries sure of investors’ expectations on market “Either way, US stimulus will push eco- things. I don’t think I imagined living this long! I feel UAE’s Sky Abu porate earnings, expectations of large US Chinese policymakers may be starting to nificantlyvolatilities in such the past as thefew Cboedays with Volatility mea very blessed.” stimulus and subsiding retail frenzy all shift to a tighter stance to rein in share index slipping back to the lowest levels quarter and buoy risk market sentiment The 72-year-old singer and actress also feels “lucky” Dhabi plans supported risk sentiment. prices and property markets. in over a week. nomicglobally,” growth said John even Vail, higher chief after global the strat first- to be married to John Easterling, as he’s been helping US bond prices extended their decline, The lackluster start to Asian trade fol- As retail trading frenzy faded, stock egist at Nikko Asset Management. her throughout her health journey by growing me- $950m Egypt with the 30-year yield hitting its highest lowed a tepid Wall Street session. prices of GameStop and other social US bonds reacted strongly to the pos- dicinal cannabis to help ease her symptoms. level since March, following stronger eco- The S&P 500 gained 0.10 percent while media favorites subsided, while silver sibility of bigger borrowing, with the She added to People magazine: “I’m very lucky to be investment in next nomic data and a push in Washington to the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.02 percent. also steadied, having already wiped out 30-year bond last up 2.2 basis points married to a wonderful man who is a plant medicine pass a massive relief plan. NYSE Fang+ index of leading tech giants gains made on Monday. at 1.934 percent, a level last seen in late man, and he has great knowledge. Now he’s growing two years hit an intraday record high, thanks to Expectations of a large US stimulus March. medicinal cannabis for me, and it just has been won- Bureaau Report 0.2 percent while Japan’s Nikkei lost 0.4 package underpin risk assets as the The benchmark 10-year yield rose 1.8 derful. It helps me in every area.” VoM DUBAI percent,MSCI’s bothex-Japan snapping Asian-Pacific a three-day index win fell- Democratic-controlled US Congress basis points to 1.149 percent, edging The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development ning streak. pushed ahead with a maneuver to pass near 10-month high of 1.187 percent Princess Diana (ADFD) on Wednesday signed three Asian shares were hampered by tight li- President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID- marked in January. memoranda of understanding (MoUs) quidity in China after the country’s short- 19 relief package without Republican In the currency market, rising US yields said she was seen with the government of Turkmenistan term interest rates rose again, reversing support. helped the dollar against its peers, with to invest in a variety of potential proj- falls in the previous two days. While it is unclear how much compro- its index staying near its highest levels in as a ‘threat’ by ects including renewable energy, air “In Asia, risk assets have been sensitive mise the Democrats are willing to make about two months. transport, agriculture, and tourism. Camilla-Parker - ment of an investment company in IMF says vaccines to fuel Mideast recovery, TurkmenistanThe first MoU withwill see a target the establish capital of AED370 million ($100 million), tough path ahead present possible schemes to ADFD for whereinvestment. Turkmenistani officials will Bureau Report employment since the 1930s Great Depression. Already, oil-rich countries have benefited from rising Both parties will initially contribute DUBAI “This is a year of reset where we are in a race between oil prices. After futures prices went into negative terri- AED58.7 million between them and Broad access to different coronavirus vaccines re- the virus and the vaccine,” Jihad Azour, director of the tory in April as coronavirus lockdowns cut travel, prices the areas targeted for potential backing mains crucial for an economic recovery in the Mideast, Middle East and Central Asia department at the IMF, told have rebounded. Benchmark Brent crude traded this include sectors such as energy, agricul- the International Monetary Fund said Thursday, warn- The Associated Press. “This hinges on the speed of vac- week around $58 a barrel as traders count on a rebound ture, tourism, and industry. ing the path ahead remains “long and winding” for cination and the risks of a third wave of new mutations.” in demand after vaccines become widely available. The second MoU will study the countries already struggling with corruption and debt. The IMF forecasts economic growth of 3.1 percent In Iran, Azour said the IMF continues to look at the feasibility of Abu Dhabi backing the The IMF revised its 2020 economic outlook upward in 2021 and 4.2 percent in 2022 for the Mideast and country’s $5 billion assistance request, which would establishment of a AED642.7 mil- for the Mideast and North Africa, now predicting only North Africa. However, the countries that have access be its first loan since 1962. Tehran continues to strug- lion chemical industry complex in a 3.8 percent contraction as higher oil prices boosted to the widest number of vaccines likely will fare better gle with inflation, US sanctions imposed by the Trump Turkmenistan to produce polyvinyl budgets for producers and some countries suffered less than those without, Azour said. He pointed to Bahrain administration shrinking its oil sales and the pandemic. acetate. than anticipated during the pandemic’s first months. and the United Arab Emirates, which so far have some “What is needed for Iran is to address the social ten- - However, war-torn and debt-mired nations could be of the highest vaccination rates per capita in the world. sions or social issues by making sure that social protec- DUBAI tial areas for investment in infrastruc- further hurt by a delayed rollout of COVID-19 vaccina- The pandemic has decimated the travel and tour- tion measures are geared toward protecting the most Speaking in secretly-recorded interviews in 1991 for tureThe projects,final MoU includingwill study otherrenewable poten tions, further ism industry, major employment drivers for the UAE. vulnerable groups,” Azour said. her biography, “Diana: Her True Story” by Andrew energy and air transport. slowing any Lowered demand saw companies across the region He added that it was still “too early to tell how the US Morton, the Princess of Wales opened up about her “The memoranda of understanding regional eco- slash staffing. policy to the region will be” under President Joe Biden, relationship with the Duchess of Cornwall. nomic recov- The UN’s International Labor Agency says about half particularly in relation to Iran. Biden has signaled a A revised version of the book, titled “Diana: Her True investment and economic partnerships ery from what of the workers in the Arab states now live in countries willingness to bring the US back into Iran’s 2015 nu- Story - In Her Own Words,” published in 2017, features reflectwith the ADFD’s government keenness of Turkmenistan,” to expand its the United with COVID-19 workplace restrictions, down from clear deal with world powers, though his top diplomat quotes from the recorded sessions. Mohammed Saif Al-Suwaidi, ADFD di- Nations has nearly 100% between April and June. Across 2020, the has described America as being a ”long way” from that “[I met her] very early on. I was introduced to the cir- rector general, told UAE state news called the region lost some 9 percent of its overall working hours, due to Tehran’s growing uranium stockpile, advanced cle, but I was a threat. I was a very young girl but I was agency WAM. worst crisis to the equivalent of 5 million full-time jobs, according to centrifuges and enrichment closer to weapons-grade a threat,” Diana said. strike global the ILO. levels. Diana was 19 when she got engaged to Prince Charles in 1981. Camilla was 33 at the time, and married to Andrew-Parker Bowles. The prince was 32. “We always had discussions about Camilla though,” she added. “I once heard him on the telephone in his bath on his hand-held set saying: Babar Azam’s fifty highlights session two Human rights, COVID at issue 1 ‘Whatever happens, I will always love you.’ I told him afterwards that I had listened at the door and we had as SA bowlers toil without reward year before Beijing Olympics a filthy row.” VoM

Staff Report unfazed by the fall of wickets in the first ses- other end, soaking up more deliveries than Bureau Report are also much smaller than the Themepark bosses KARACHI sion and build together a solid and unbeaten Babar but proving equally effective, after scor- MELBOURNE Summer Games with about 3,000 After the jittery start, Pakistan needed skip- partnership of 123 runs off 261 deliveries. ing 42 runs off 138 deliveries with 5 fours at Building elaborate venues for athletes instead of 11,000. suing Taylor Swift over per Babar Azam and batsman Fawad Alam to Babar, who departed cheaply in both innings a strike rate of 30.43. Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympics “We are full of confidence to dig their side out of trouble in the post-lunch during the first Test, appeared at his best play- The session produced 29 wicket-less overs is the easy part for China, just hold an excellent and outstand- Evermore session. The duo stamped their authority on ing his trademark shots all around the ground and 82 runs as tea was called on day one as it was for the city’s Summer ing Winter Olympics,” Chinese the match with a flawless partnership that to score an unbeaten 77-run knock off 125 de- of the first day of the second Test between Olympics in 2008. The competition Foreign Ministry spokesperson saw their side head to tea in a comparatively liveries with 12 fours at a strike rate of 61.60. Pakistan and South Africa at the Rawalpindi venues are ready, and non-compe- Wang Wenbin said this week. more comfortable position after scoring 145 Fawad Alam proved more than capable at the Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. tition sites will be completed this While a full-blown boycott seems runs for the loss of three wickets in 58 overs. summer with the Games set to unlikely, athletes and the IOC’s 14 South Africa were dealt a blow in the first open one year from Thursday on leading sponsors are a possible session when all-rounder George Linde went Feb. 4, 2022. target. Household names such off the field after being hit by a straight drive But these Olympics are already as Coca-Cola, Airbnb, Procter & from Babar Azam. scarred by accusations of rights Gamble, Samsung, Panasonic, Visa, The all-rounder received stitches for the in- abuses including genocide against Toyota and others together pay the jury and departed to get x-rays for his finger more than 1 million Uighurs and IOC a total of $1 billion over a four- injury. His injury could reduce the Proteas other predominantly Muslim eth- year Olympic cycle. bowling resources in the second Test while nic groups in the western Xinjiang British Foreign Secretary Dominic also impacting the batting combination of region. And unlike 2008, a new Raab has said a boycott by his his side. generation of Olympic athletes country is a possibility, and new US The duo of Babar and Fawad however seemed is speaking out on social issues Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discrimination and challeng- has said he believes genocide was ing IOC rules against using the being committed in China. Saudi women’s football television coverage Olympics as a stage. Chinese President Xi Jinping “will DUBAI Hanging over all of this is the not be deterred by threats of a The owners of a fantasy park in Utah are suing Taylor to kick off COVID-19 pandemic that has al- boycott,” Steve Tsang, director of Swift for trademark infringement. ready delays and still threatens the SOAS China Institute at the Evermore theme park’s owners have claimed the pop Bureau Reuter league during this year 2021 to be more ex- graduate, also grew up in a football-loving the Tokyo Summer Olympics in University of London, said in an star gaffed when she slapped ‘Evermore’ - the title of her JEDDAH panded in terms of media coverage. We’ll family. six months. email. “Instead, Xi’s government latest album - on merchandise, asserting they own the The Women’s Football League could soon be work with our partners in the media sector “Part of our quality time is to watch the China says its ability to control will make threats to ruin the eco- copyright to the name. televised, according to Saudi Sports for All on how to broadcast on television.” game together as a family. I’m so excited to the virus through lockdowns, nomic future of any sportsperson - Federation (SFA) Executive Director Shaima Louloua Al-Ghubaysh, a 25-year-old teacher, cheer for women’s teams this time,” she said. quarantines, contact tracing and who may be involved in a boycott gued they trademarked ‘Evermore’ back in 2004, and Al-Hussaini. said that she had been brought up on foot- Highlighting the progress of women under mask wearing should alleviate any and try to deter anyone from Taylor’sAccording merchandise to documents online obtained is causing by TMZ, confusion the park in thear Al-Hussaini told Asharq Al-Awsat: “We ball, and was one of many female football the social reforms of Saudi Vision 2030, concerns. The Winter Olympics doing so.” marketplace. They insist Swift’s use of the name is hurting strive for the second edition of the women’s fans in the Kingdom celebrating the news. she said: “In recent years, the Kingdom has their bottom line, and are seeking millions in damages, al- “I’m so happy to hear this news, I personally witnessed great support for Saudi women leging that after Swift’s album was released on December have been watching football since I was a in various fields, and the greatest evidence 11, search results for the theme park dropped on Google. child. My dad used to play for Al-Ittihad, and of that is what we will see today. Honestly, Taylor’s lawyers have called the legal action “baseless” I’m an Ittihad fan. I love soccer and watch I would not have expected this today, but as and added that the singer-songwriter styled her new the matches regularly,” she told Arab News. a football fan I am very happy for my fellow album “in a way that is entirely distinct” from the park’s “Football for women is exciting news. They sisters for this great progress and I hope aesthetic. They have also said they refused to comply did this, and it’s 2021, everything is grow- that they reach the World Cup.” with a cease and desist letter the park sent to Swift late ing and the Kingdom is changing. I love my Last November, more than 24 teams based last year. country so much, everything is changing in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam competed Swift’s album, which she released as a surprise follow-up for the better; women are driving, women for the Champions Cup. The Challenge to last year’s bestselling release Folklore, spent two weeks are playing golf now, women are doing so Riyadh football team took home the cup and at the top of the Billboard 200 at the end of 2020. VoM much,” she said. award of SR150,000 ($40,000) with second Basma Saeedi, a 26-year-old pharmacy place going to Jeddah Eagles. Friday, February 05, 2020 The Asian Telegraph www.theasiantelegraph.net

PM highlighted plight Parliament to act as new of Kashmiris at world center to push Kashmir forums including UN: discourse: Shehryar Afridi Indian forces were not only killing the Kashmiris Interior Minster but they were engineering a demographic change Opposition parties should come up with ISLAMABAD a realistic approach and vote for this Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi Thursday said that amendment for open balloting in the Parliament would act as new center to push Kash- senate elections mir diplomacy. ISLAMABAD He expressed these views while addressing the Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Thursday participants of a seminar titled “Emerging Dynam- said that Prime Minister Imran Khan high- ics of Kashmir Issue: Predicament and Prospects” lighted plight of Kashmiris at all world forums held under the auspices of Youth Association of including United Nations and presented the Pakistan. Former High Commissioner Dr Abdul Ba- Kashmir issue in an exemplary manner. sit, Dr Maria Sultan, Raja Najabat Hussain and oth- Addressing a function organized here to mark ers also addressed. Out of 220 million Pakistanis, Kashmir Solidarity Day at Government Viqar- 65 percent are between 14 to 35 years old. un-Nisa Girls College and later talking to media This young generation needs to become bloggers he said the dialogue process is real strength of and activists to raise Kashmir dispute on the digi- democracy and second name of dialogue is de- tal space where Indian narrative is prevailing and mocracy. falsehood is being projected as facts. He said that He said those who were threatening of resigns parliamentary committee is engaging PTA and should review their decisions as the resigns would not bring any ‘Qiyamat’ in the country to Pakistani and Kashmiri activists on the digital but the step can spread only some nuisance in otherplatforms. relevant bodies to ensure level playing fields democracy and democratic system. He said that the Kashmiris have refused to budge To a question the minister said, “I has no con- over their resolve for freedom from Indian subju- tact with Peoples Party but, I congratulate Asif gation despite spending decades in jails and offer- for her.” AliHe said,Zardari Pakistan on Bakhtawar’s Democratic marriage Movement and (PDM) pray ingPakistanis sacrifices. need to raise our voices for Kashmiris is ready to take political decisions but the gov- Kashmir Solidarity Hewhose said voices that Kashmiris are being arecrippled offering by sacrificesthe Indian and Il- ernment is going for new legislation. The gov- legal occupational regime of India. He said the In- ernment has presented a constitutional amend- dian occupational regime was furthering atrocities ment bill that seeks open balloting in the senate Kashmir Solidarity Day aim to mobilize world against the unarmed and peaceful Kashmiris. elections, he added. He said that Indian forces were not only killing He said, the PTI and its coalition parties were the Kashmiris but they were engineering a demo- the only parties that had made practical efforts opinion in favor of IIOJK people: President AJk graphic change by awarding residential status to to end the involvement of money in the senate Kashmiris rotting under the military siege of India for last 73 years non-Kashmiris. He said that Pakistan would raise elections by bringing a constitutional amend- Kashmir dispute at all international forums under ment. a new diplomatic offensive. ISLAMABAD United Nations had declared to observe the of thousands of people were pouring into He said, Prime Minister Imran Khan wants that Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President He said Kashmir Committee was working to pre- the elections could not be sold again, the senate Palestine day, but not such a day has been the squares, streets, chambers and halls in serve and project Kashmiri culture as Indian re- Sardar Masood Khan Thursday said the day devoted to Kashmir. However, he went on Pakistan, AJK and around the world. could not be sold again, the consciences could of expressing solidarity with the people of gime was destroying Kashmiri culture and heri- not be sold again and a vote market could not to say that the event at Qaid-e-Azam Uni- “We see the beginning of an international tage under its genocide plan. He said that youth Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kash- versity was a message to the academia and uprising to convey outrage and condem- be set up again. There is only one way and that mir (IIOJK) aimed to assure them that they is to have this amendment to the constitution, students across the world to raise voice in nation over the deepening catastrophe - were not alone in the struggle for their right favour of the oppressed Kashmiri people is and demand an end to killings, massacres, he added. to self-determination and to draw world at- ofdian Pakistan keyboard needs warriors to fight dedicated for the cause to manipulateof Kashmir He said, the opposition parties should come their moral obligation. crimes against humanity, and illicit trans- global opinion on Indian Illegally Occupied Kash- tention towards their legitimate and just The virtual seminar was also addressed by fer of Hindus in the occupied territory,” he on digital front to give befitting response to In up with a realistic approach and vote for this demand. mir (IIOJK). amendment for open balloting in the senate Qaid e Azam University Vice-Chancellor added. He urged the youth to become bloggers and Vlog- Addressing a virtual seminar organized Prof. Dr Mohammad Ali, Ambassador Asif The state president said that since 1947, elections. by Quaid-e-Azam University in the federal gers and put gadgets to use for national cause. He Sheikh Rasheed said that Pakistan Peoples Durrani, Air Vice Marshal (retd) Shehzad the state-sanctioned oppression by occupa- said that only people of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir metropolis, he said the biggest challenge at Chaudhry, Prof. Dr Amina Mahmood and tion forces has claimed half a million lives, Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League, present was that Indian Prime Minister Na- together can keep the issue of IIOJK alive on global Nawaz (PML-N) had signed Charter of democ- Prof. Raja Qaisar. and now genocide is being perpetrated canvas. He said that we shall not let the world for- rendra Modi, his Home Minister Amit Shah Earlier in a special message on the eve of with impunity without accountability. racy (CoD) in 2006 but, now their actions are and the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat wanted get miseries Kashmiris are going through. VoM against the CoD. VoM Kashmir Solidarity Day to be observed on “Several generations of the Kashmiri people to transform IIOJK into a Hindu majority Friday, the AJK president expressed the con- have shed their blood for justice, self-deter- state, said a press release issued here. mination, peace and security and they will “The greatest crime taking place in IIOJK entire world will stand by Kashmiri people not rest until they have reached their desti- right now is the uninterrupted and illegal fidenceas the gruesome that the day crimes was not of Indiafar off in when the theoc- nation”, he declared. settlement of Hindus from all over India. cupied territory have turned the Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan appealed to the inter- Now they have come up with the plot to solidarity day into an international event. national community, especially the United permanently make IIOJK a Hindu majority He said the Kashmiri people have been rot- Nations, to take action to save the Kashmiri state. ting under the military siege of India for the people from the scourge of annihilation. Two million Hindus have already been im- last 73 years, and we express our resolute “Stop sitting on the fence, stop appeasing ported. This illegal transplantation of popu- support to the besieged Kashmiri people. India because when the evil deed is done, lation is a serious violation of international He said that on an international day of wringing hands in contrition would be too laws and conventions,” he asserted. solidarity with the Kashmiri people, tens little, too late,” he warned. VoM The state president regretted that the Pak-China Partnership First Lady urges providing FPCCI China’s biomass technology to assist Pakistan quality education at Business community of Pakistan reiterates alleviation energy shortage its support to the people of IIOJK primary level through the deployment of occupation ricultural Research Council (PARC) established China-Pak- ISLAMABAD FPCCI president said the dream of Pakistan is a traditional agricultural country, and peace and prosperity in the region troops. History has few precedents of its huge agricultural base has provided abundant istan Biomass Energy Technology R&D and Demonstration First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has stressed on such suffocation and violation of the Center. providing high standard education at primary would remain elusive without resolv- biomass materials. However, the country has suf- ing the dispute of Kashmir fundamental rights at this scale, he fered from energy shortage for a long period In October, 2016, Lanzhou University provided technologi- level for solid foundation of young minds. added. cal training to 20 Pakistani experts from PARC to share the KARACHI BEIJING Addressing an inaugural ceremony of PAWFA He said that tens of thousands of in- university’s research achievements. Data from Lanzhou Uni- Educational System in Islamabad today, she ap- Federation of Pakistan Chambers of nocent people have been arbitrarily Research and technologies on biomass energy and circular Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Presi- agriculture developed by Lanzhou University are being in- preciated the role of Pakistan Air Force for focus- detained and thousands of young boys experimental equipment worth RMB 1 million, and PARC dent Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo Thurs- abducted and incarcerated at undis- troduced to Pakistan, helping the country cope with insuf- provided a 2000-cubic-meter experimental building with ing on the importance of education in our society day said the business community of - versity’s official website shows that the university provided in lines with the government’s vision of provid- closed locations. This was a true mani- Rs. 920 million. Pakistan reiterated its untiring moral festation of Indian state-terrorism, he tion. “Pakistan is a traditional agricultural country, and its huge ing quality education in learning institutions. and diplomatic support to the people ficientThe report energy says supply that andbiomass promote energy agricultural is the energy moderniza stored added. agricultural base has provided abundant biomass materials. She asserted that the PAF would continue to con- of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu The FPCCI president said the dream in biomass, which is non-fossil organic materials such as However, the country has suffered from energy shortage for tribute towards the progress of our country by and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their struggle wood, straw, vegetable oils and wastes from forestry, agri- of peace and prosperity in the region a long period. VoM providing state-of-the-art learning facilities to for right to self-determination, in ac- would remain elusive without resolv- culture and industry, as well as municipal solid waste. cordance with the United Nations Se- As an important renewable source of energy, it contains the children from every strata of the society. ing the dispute of Kashmir. curity Council resolutions. He said the business community of stored energy from the sun. When biomass is burned, the It is a matter of grave concern that chemical energy in biomass is released as heat. of Pakistan Air Force Women Association which Pakistan demands immediate lifting of Indian occupation forces were resort- the military siege and communications Lanzhou University, located in Gansu Province in western PAWFAhas complemented Educational toSystem existing is asetup flagship of schoolsproject ing to state terrorism, war crimes and China where there is drought with little rain, has focused on and colleges in PAF. blackout as well as withdrawing of il- the development of circular agriculture and made innova- The main objective of the educational system legal and unilateral actions. suppress the just struggle of the Kash- He said the international human rights - is to build up future generation through provi- miri people, Maggo said in a message mass energy over the years. The fragile ecology in Gansu is intensified human rights violations to and humanitarian organizations, as sion of conceptual learning to children, enabling issued in connection with Kashmir Sol- well as international media, should be tionsquite similar in the fieldsto many of areas planting, of Pakistan, animal husbandrywhich lays a and ground bio idarity Day to be observed on Friday. for applying related Chinese technologies to Pakistan. allowed access to evaluate the human personality with progressive and futuristic ap- He said India has turned Kashmiris rights situation in the occupied terri- In September, 2015, Lanzhou University and Pakistan Ag- into prisoners in their own land themproach. to VoM develop confident and well-rounded tory. Afghanistan crisis Global Economy Torture allegation high in Afghan detention centers: UN report Riyadh sets target to attract 500 foreign

Alleged torture included beatings, U.N. says 30% of those interviewed The percentage of credible allegations firms by 2030 suffocation, and electric shocks. The provided “credible and reliable” ac- of incidents of torture and ill-treatment U.N. says 30% of those interviewed counts of abuse and mistreatment. committed by the Afghan National De- Twenty-four international firms fense and Security Forces (ANDSF) was officially signed agreements to set provided “credible and reliable” ac- lasting consequences for victims, their recorded at 30.3 per cent, down from counts of abuse and mistreatment up their regional offices in Riyadh “Torturefamilies and can neversociety,” be Deborah justified. Lyons, It has 31.9 percent for 2017-2018. UNITED NATIONS the Secretary-General’s Special Rep- Allegations of torture in Afghan Na- Bureau Report “Torture and ill-treatment” of detain- resentative for Afghanistan, said in a tional Police (ANP) custody was 27.2 RIYADH ees persist in Afghan prisons, with statement. per cent, a decrease from the previ- The Royal Commission for Riyadh nearly a third of those accused of secu- “I recognize the efforts made by some ously recorded 31.2 per cent. City (RCRC) has set a target of en- rity and terrorism-related allegations Government Ministries and Institu- A reduction in allegations of torture in couraging up to 500 foreign com- subjected to abuse, a new United Na- tions, but much more needs to be done National Directorate of Security (NDS) panies to establish regional head- tions report said Wednesday. to bring this practice to an end. In custody from 19.4 to 16 per cent was quarters in the Saudi capital over The report, released jointly by UN particular, perpetrators must be held noted. the next 10 years, according to a Assistance Mission in Afghanistan accountable,” she said. “This would Notwithstanding the incremental report by Al Arabiya. (UNAMA) and the Geneva-headquar- progress and efforts made by the Gov- - and can be a contributing factor to- ernment of Afghanistan, it remains a - cluded that the percentage of detain- ments to set up their regional of- to generate two to three indirect “All of Riyadh’s features set the increasewards peace.” confidence said the in envoy, the rule of law matter of serious concern that more Twenty-four international firms on teredees who UN had Human been Rightstortured Office, had fallen con According to UNAMA, the report looks than 30 per cent of all interviewees Wednesday officially signed agree- jobs, the RCRC said. groundwork for job creation, eco- slightly over the 15 months to March only at government facilities and not provided credible and reliable reports ment’s wider plan to create 35,000 Around 346 international com- nomic growth, investment, and 2020 to 30.3% from 31.9% in the pre- those of the Taliban or other anti- of torture and ill-treatment, the report ficesnew injobs Riyadh, for Saudi part ofnationals the govern and panies have headquarters in the many more opportunities,’’ he told vious two years, but remained “alarm- government elements, due to lack of said. boost the national economy by up Middle East and North Africa, with the Future Investment Initiative ing”. access. Some sharp regional differences are to SR70 billion ($18.67 billion) by the percentage of sales revenue (FII) gathering in the Saudi capital. - noted in the number of allegations 2030. the Kingdom accounts for ranging “We are therefore aiming to make viewed a total of 656 detainees, held made by detainees. The international brands that from 40 to 80 percent, Al Arabiya Riyadh one of the 10 largest city Forin 63 the government report, U.N.facilities officials across inter the There was a particularly high number signed on the dotted line included said. economies in the world. Today it country, between January 2019 and of allegations of torture and ill-treat- PepsiCo, Schlumberger, Deloitte, The RCRC forecasts follow a recent stands at number 40, the 40th larg- March 2020, when physical detention ment concerning the ANP in Kanda- PwC, Tim Hortons, Bechtel, Bosch, announcement by Crown Prince est city economy worldwide. We visits were suspended due to the coro- har, with 57.7 per cent of complaints. Mohammed bin Salman to double also aim to increase its residents navirus pandemic. The report also noted the disturbing In addition to the 35,000 direct Riyadh’s population and transform from 7.5 million today to around 15 The alleged torture included beatings, reports of enforced disappearances al- andjobs, Boston each Scientific.position created at a it into one of the 10 richest cities in to 20 million in 2030,’’ the crown suffocation, and electric shocks. The legedly linked to the ANP in Kandahar. the world. prince added. new regional office was expected

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