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IslamabadTuesday, August 24, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 German envoy lauds Matsuda offers Taliban warns Pakistan’s assistance good wishes for west against in evacuation process Pak athletes staying past Aug Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs ‘No reserves TTP won’t over India- Afghan ties’ act against Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has no objection to India and Pakistan Afghanistan develop- Taliban leadership has assured Pakistan ing cordial relations, not to worry about TTP: Sheikh Rashid said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, clarifying that Islamabad was not fo- Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Pakistan-Afghan cusing on any one particular ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior, Sheikh group in Afghanistan. In a Rashid Ahmad on Monday said Afghan Talib- series cancelled statement issued on the cur- an has assured they would not allow anyone to rent situation in Afghanistan use Afghan land by anyone against Pakistan. Abid Raza ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a meeting regarding essential items. – DNA Monday, the foreign minister Addressing a press conference here, the min- said the Indian media made a ister said that the Afghan Taliban had also as- LAHORE: The ODI series between Paki- fuss over his ‘visit’ to Kabul sured the government that the Tehreek-i-Taliban stan and Afghanistan has been cancelled, and reported “irresponsibly” Pakistan (TTP) would not be given permission sources said. The planned series will now on it. He called out the Indi- Taliban warns west against to operate in Afghanistan against Pakistan. He take place next year. Earlier, it was report- an media for not confirming said few TTP members such as Maulvi Faqir ed that the series (ODI) will be held in facts before reporting on an- Mohammad had been released in Afghanistan, Pakistan, media reported Monday, which ything. “I did not go to Kabul, adding that the government of Pakistan was in was originally scheduled to be held in Sri extending pull-out deadline but held important meetings contact with Afghan authorities on the matter Lanka. Sources in the Afghanistan Cricket on Afghanistan in Pakistan,” and have been informed that these terrorists Board (ACB) informed media that due to To manage the chaotic airlifting of foreigners and Afghans, Qureshi clarified. were involved in terrorism in Pakistan. logistical issues, the country’s board was Sheikh Rasheed said the region has become unable to host the series in Sri Lanka. thousands of soldiers have poured back into Afghanistan National significantly important due to changing situ- The Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series was ation in Afghanistan. He said that long-last- in peril as Sri Lanka had imposed a na- News Desk economy ing peace in Afghanistan was important for tionwide lockdown last week, bowing to Germany in talks to the region as well as for the world. He said intense pressure from medical experts. KABUL: The Taliban warned on Mon- strengthened Pakistan would continue playing its role in Meanwhile, ACB and the Pakistan Cricket day there would be “consequences” maintaining peace in Afghanistan for a sta- Board (PCB) are in contact and will soon if the United States and its allies ex- continue evacuations ble government as peace in Afghanistan announce the dates and schedule for the DNA tend their presence in Afghanistan was a must for peace in the entire region series, sources informed the news outlet. planned August 31 US withdrawal date, beyond next week, as chaos contin- ISLAMABAD: Minister for including Pakistan. He said that besides Pakistan had also issued visas to Afghan Agencies to help evacuate as many Afghans who ued to overwhelm Kabul airport. Planning and issuing visas to members of the Afghan cricketers, Information Minister Fawad need protection as possible, Foreign The Taliban takeover of the country Development cricket team, the government had issued Chaudhry had announced Sunday, say- BERLIN: Germany is in talks with both Minister Heiko Maas said Monday. Asad Umar ing that he hoped they will bring “smiles NATO allies and the Taliban about says national Continued on Page 06 to the faces of their people”. Continued on Page 06 keeping Kabul airport open beyond the Continued on Page 06 economy has improved and strengthened due to prudent economic policies of the in- cumbent government. Talk- Pakistan working for ing to a private news channel, he said the coronavirus pan- demic has badly affected the country’s economy but the inclusive set up: FM economic indicators are now heading into right directions. The world is looking towards Pakistan seeking The Minister said the govern- help in evacuating their nationals, added Qureshi ment has taken kinetic meas- ures to bring improvement in agriculture sector and subsi- Shujaat Hamza dy has also been provided to the farmers on seed and ferti- ISLAMABAD: Minister for lizers to facilitate them. Foreign Affairs Shah Me- hmood Qureshi Monday German said Pakistan was working for an inclusive broad based envoy lauds arrangement in Afghanistan to further peace and stability Pakistani in the neighbouring country. Addressing a press confer- assistance ence here, he said the views of the international commu- Mahnoor Ansar nity were in sync with think- ing of Pakistan on the pres- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador ent situation in Afghanistan. ISLAMABAD: FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Germany Qureshi said he held conver- addressing a press confernece while in Pakistan sations with a number of for- Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar looks on. – DNA Bernhard eign ministers in previous Schlagheck days and they acknowledged FM talks to Swedish, has lauded the that Pakistan was playing government a vital and critical role in Saudi counterparts of Pak for assisting the evac- these challenging times. uation of European citizens The world was looking to- Saifullah from Afghanistan. In a tweet, wards Pakistan and it want- the ambassador said, “Kudos ed help in evacuating their ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood to the Pakistani authorities for nationals from Afghanistan, Qureshi and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal the tremendous cooperation he said adding very few bin Farhan Al Saud on Monday exchanged views on at Islamabad Airport. Evac- embassies were working the latest situation in Afghanistan and on the oth- uating German citizens and in Kabul and Pakistani em- er issues of bilateral importance. During the tele- local staff from Afghanistan bassy was one of them. “We phonic conversation, the foreign minister under- together with our EU allies are keeping an eye on the lined that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was (esp. Netherlands) would not situation in Afghanistan,” of critical importance for Pakistan and the region. be possible without it. Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 Inside... Annual insurance premium to be enhanced Biden seeks to speed up up to 1.5% of GDP – Page 02 Ambassador of evacuation process Kazakhstan lauds COMSTECH initiatives Mess at Kabul airport leaves one more dead; – Page 03 Pakistan greatly 21 people so far killed in Airport clashes values ties with Australia: President Monitoring Desk – Page 04 Russia warns As the US KABUL: Western secu- quits, China rity forces on Monday of civil war looks to move in exchanged fire with uni- – Page 05 dentified gunmen at Kabul airport, as US President News Desk Putin warns against Joe Biden sought to speed MOSCOW: Russia warned of the risk of a civil war terrorism spillover in Afghanistan but said that it does not intend from Afghanistan up the chaotic evacuation – Page 06 of tens of thousands of peo- to intervene. Potentially, there is a “risk of a re - ple from Taliban-controlled newed civil war in Afghanistan,” Kremlin spokes - Chinese-Arab co- Afghanistan. One Afghan man Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, according to op embraces new was killed and three oth- the Interfax agency. opportunities amid Covid ers were injured in a dawn “Of course, no one intends to intervene in these – Page 07 firefight that according to events,” Peskov said. Russia is watching the Talib - PM Khan directs the German military erupt- an’s takeover in Afghanistan with concern. Among to ensure ed between Afghan guards other things, it fears that fighters in Central Asia implementation of SNC and unknown assailants. could penetrate into former Soviet territory. – Page 08 Peskov said the current situation posed “addi - Continued on Page 06 tional danger and threats”. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, August 24, 2021 1,639,082 Briefs people Annual insurance premium to vaccinated in Makaneole Faisalabad new US CG in be enhanced up to 1.5% of GDP FAISALABAD: As many as Lahore 1,639,082 people have so far been vaccinated against He said that the Performa’s for bank accounts and insurance policies are being COVID-19 in Faisalabad dis- Abid Raza trict. District Health Officer simplified and in this connection legal experts have been deputed to pinpoint ten Dr. Ataul Mun’im said on LAHORE: William Makane- Monday that 1,316,149 citi- ole Monday major points only and this per Performa should be bi-lingual zens had been given the first assumed dose while 274,940 were ad- charge as ministered the second dose the consul of vaccine. He further said general of that 28,591 health workers the United were also given the first States Con- dose while 19,402 received sulate here in Lahore. He the second dose of vaccine. has succeeded Catherine He said that sufficient stock Rodriguez, who served a of anti-coronavirus vaccine two-year stint in Punjab. was available in the district. William Makaneole is a ca- He said that 37 vaccination reer member of the US for- centers and 20 mobile vac- eign service and Diplomatic cination camps were oper- Security Service, who has a ational in Faisalabad where good experience of working registered persons were get- in Pakistan when he served ting anti-coronavirus vaccine at the US consulate Pesha- doses. To facilitate the peo- war between 2017 and 2018. FAISALABAD: Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed Preident Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry is presenting FCCI shield to Insurance ple these centers had been Consul General Makane- established in various areas ole’s last assignment was Ombudsman Dr. Muhammad Khawar Jamil during his visit to Faisalabad. – DNA of the city including Allied as the Director at the US Hospital, District Headquar- National Security Council itively within 60 days. He said that in this He said that he had a very productive meet- Earlier Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed Pres- Ishfaq Mughal connection regional offices of insurance ing with heads of insurance companies in ident FCCI briefly introduced Faisalabad ters Hospital, Government where he coordinated with General Hospital, Faisal- all US government depart- ombudsman have been established in all which he stated that the claim amount is and FCCI and said that it was playing a key FAISALABAD. The annual insurance pre- provinces where competent and senior only one percent of their annual premium role in national exports. He also pointed out abad Institute of Cardiology, ments and agencies on mat- Government General Hos- ters of national security and mium of Rs. 378 billion is just a peanut retired officers have been deputed as ad- of Rs. 150 billion, hence they should not the problems faced by the insurance claim- which is only 0.8% of GDP and we intend visors and consultants. create hurdles in its expeditious payments. ants and said that the Ombudsman should pital Samanabad, Children counter-terrorism. Hospital, Sports Complex He previously accomplished to enhance it up to 1.5%, said Federal He said that he is preferring persuasion He said that the Performa’s for bank ac - establish its desk in FCCI to redress the Insurance Ombudsman Dr. Muhammad instead of prosecution to settle the insur- counts and insurance policies are being genuine complaints of the FCCI members. Samanabad, Tehsil Head- diplomatic assignments in quarters Hospital Jaranwa- Oman, Yemen, Lebanon, Khawar Jamil. ance claims. He said that this strategy has simplified and in this connection legal ex- A question-answer session was also held Addressing the business community in yielded positive results as financial relief of perts have been deputed to pinpoint ten that was attended by Syed Zia Alamdar la, Samundri, Tandlianwala, and Central African Re- Chak Jhumra, Sports Com- public. His multiple assign- the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce Rs. 2.13 billion was given during 2020 as major points only and this per Performa Hussain and other executive members. & Industry (FCCI) here today, he said compared to the claims of Rs. 410 million in should be bi-lingual so that an ordinary Later Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed pre- plex Chak Jhumrah, Sports ments in the United States Complex Jaranwala, Govern- include Liaison Officer – the that insurance is of two types i.e., life 2019. He said that appeals against ombuds- applicant could fully understand its con- sented FCCI shield to Insurance Ombuds- and general insurance. He said that the man decisions to the president of Pakistan tents before signing it. He assured that an man Dr. Muhammad Khawar Jamil while ment General Hospital Chak US Department of State and 224/R-B, New Building RHC the Pentagon, where he co- Insurance Ombudsman was also receiving have also reduced to zero because of this ombudsman desk would be established in Vice President Ayub Aslam Manj offered online complaints which were settled pos- reconciliatory policy. FCCI on the pattern of Lahore. vote of thanks. Khurrianwala, New Build- ordinated humanitarian ef- ing THQ Sammundri, New forts, stabilisation and em- Building THQ Tandlianwa- bassy security worldwide. la, Social Security Hospital Makaneole is a native Ha- Madina Town, Wapda Hos- waiian from Hau’ula, Ha- CII offers pital, Rural Health Centers waii. He studied Political Mureed Wala, Chak 174-JB, Science at the University of assistance for Chak 134-JB, Chak 229/R-B, Hawaii and holds degrees in Chak 65-GB, RHC Lundian- Political Science and Admin- wala Jaranwala, RHC Khur- istration of Justice. course contents rianwala Jaranwala, Pindi Sheikh Musa, Kanjwani, Prizes Lauding Prime Minister’s Mamukanjan, RHC Chak initiative of including Seerat-e- 400-GB, RHC Chak 153/R-B, distributed RHC Chak 374-GB and Chak Nabi in the curriculum 469-GB, he added. – APP among police the course contents. media wing DNA He stressed for ensuring KP Assembly training of teachers making FAISALABAD: City Police ISLAMABAD: The Council the objective to get the young condemns Officer (CPO) Captain (Re- of Islamic generation fully acquainted tired) Muhammad Sohail Ideology with different aspects of Seer- terrorism Chaudhry distributed cash (CII) on at-e-Nabi of our Holy Prophet incidents prizes and commendation Monday Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) lauded achievable. certificates among the offi- PESHAWAR: The Khyber cials of police media wing PM’s in- Dr Qibla offered CII con- itiative tribution to develop and Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in recognition of their excel- on Monday strongly con- lent performance. of including Seerat-e-Na- impart training manual to bi (PBUH) in 8th to 10th teachers and suggested demned the attack on a In this connection, a prize Swat family in Karachi and distribution ceremony was grades syllabus and offered teaching of Seerat-e-Nabi optimum technical and to young generations in the incident of indecent as- held at CPO Office where sault on a girl in Lahore on the CPO awarded prizes and scholarly assistance in im- story telling manner. plementing the decision. Lauding Prime Minister’s the occasion of Independ- certificates to Public Rela- ence Day. tion Officer (PRO) Muneeb In a letter written to Minis- initiative of including ter for Education and Pro- Seerat-e-Nabi in the cur- Waqar Ahmad Khan of Awami Ahsan and his team. National Party, on point of or- On this occasion, the CPO fessional Training Shafqat riculum, he said the move Mahmood, CII Chairman would help establish wel- der said someone attacked on said that the best perform- a van in which 13 persons of a ers would be encouraged to Dr. Qibla Ayaz, said the fare state on the pattern of FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali inspected the quality of essential items council could help develop Riasat-e- Madina. at Insaf Sasti Shop of Imtiaz mega mega store at Sheikhupura road. – DNA family were killed in Karachi. improve repute of the de- He lamented that no cover- partment whereas strict ac- age was given to the incident tion would be taken against in media. the corrupt, lethargic and FESCO chief Sardar Khan of Pakistan delinquent persons. Such ‘Sewerage system being Muslim League-Nawaz de- elements would be kicked manded holding of judicial out from the department inaugurates tree inquiry into the incident. without any discrimination Nighat Orakzai of Pakistan and there is no room for upgraded in Faisalabad’ plantation drive Peoples Party said the Chief these black-sheep in police, Minister Sindh took imme- he added. – APP plant for Pakistan. diate notice of the incident He said that for his constituency, Rs 470 million projects had Bureau Report He said that we should and provided financial assis- been proposed including Rs 247 million for laying new sewer actively participate in tance to the victims. SIM cards of FASIALABAD: Chief Exec- the plantation campaign Minister for Housing, Am- lines and Rs 223 million for improvement of disposal stations utive Officer (CEO) Faisal- and every FESCO official jad Khan said Chief Minis- unvaccinated abad Electric Supply Com- should play its pivotal role ter Khyber Pakhtunkhwa FAISALABAD: Minister ing gutters and stagnant one year. In the later phase, pany (FESCO) Engr. Bashir to make the country lush Mahmood Khan also contact- people to be of State for Information sewerage water in various disposal stations of Sitara Ahmed planted a sapling in green through planting a ed Chief Minister Sindh Mu- & Broadcasting Farrukh streets. Colony and Gulshan-e-Iqbal the lawn of the newly built tree. He further said that rad Ali Shah for a probe into blocked Habib has said the govern- He said that for his con- would also be refurbished FESCO rest house to inau- trees are mandatory for the incident and arrest of the ment will utilise all available stituency, Rs 470 million and upgraded. PESHAWAR: Deputy Com- gurate the clean and green human survival and are culprits. Deputy Speaker resources to provide basic projects had been proposed He said a proposal was missioner (DC) Peshawar, Pakistan plantation cam- also helpful to overcome Mahmood Jan asked to talk amenities to masses at their including Rs 247 million for also under consideration Khalid Mahmood has said paign, in connection with the pollution and environ- with Chief Minister Khy- doorsteps by improving the laying new sewer lines and to construct an open drain that SIMs (subscriber identi- the Prime Minister’s vision mental adversity. ber Pakhtunkhwa to raise performance of Water & Rs 223 million for improve- from Samanabad to Paha- ty modules) of those citizens the Karachi killing incident Sanitation Agency (Wasa) ment of disposal stations. rang drain. It will intake the refusing to get jabbed against with Chief Minister Sindh. and other departments. He said that Rs108 million waste water of adjoining lo- Covid-19 will be blocked from He also directed to bring a He was presiding over a would be spent on purchase calities and discharge it into August 31. resolution in the House re- meeting at Wasa Head Of- of pumps, generators, suck- Paharang drain. He said this while presiding garding the respect and pro- fice here on Monday while er and other machinery to He directed the Wasa man- over a meeting regarding Co- tection of women. – APP rona vaccination campaign Chairman FDA Chaudhry projects, in addition to im- improve the sewerage sys- agement to issue tenders here on Monday. Lateef Nazar, Managing Di- proving working of the ex- tem in Samanabad, Elahi without delay for up-gra- District Health Officer (DHO) rector Wasa Abdul Jabbar isting disposal stations. Abad and Ahmad Nagar and dation of disposal stations FESCO Dr. Azmatullah Khan, officers Chaudhry and other officers He regretted that sewerage other stations. and improvement of sewer were also present. He said these projects were lines. of district administration and system in Faisalabad had issues The state minister directed almost broken, adding that directly linked with public Wasa Managing Director health department officers Wasa authorities to focus Samanabad and its adjoin- welfare. Therefore, their Jabbar Anwar Chaudhry attended the meeting. shutdown on provision of facilitate to ing areas were in the worst completion period must be briefed the state minister The meeting reviewed the masses by launching new condition due to overflow- reduced from three years to about Wasa services. – APP program ongoing Covid-19 vaccination drive in the provincial metrop- FAISALABAD: Faisalabad olis and officers gave detailed Electric Supply Company briefing on the occasion. (FESCO) has issued shut- The meeting was told that down program for Wednes- the officers of health and rev- Media to help govt through positive criticism: CM KP day due to necessary repair, enue department under the tabad Union of Journalists. we will also double the endowment fund for and will also take measures to allocate annual maintenance and expansion supervision of district admin- DNA Earlier, while speaking on the occasion Infor- journalists and provide Insaf cards for health grants for district and Tehsil press clubs. of electricity lines. istration were carrying out mation Adviser Kamran Bangash said that we facilities, adding he said. President Abbottabad Union of Journalist According to the program is- door-to-door awareness cam- ABBOTTABAD: Chief Minister KPK have allocated a quota of advertisements for Kamran Bangash stated that Abbottabad Press Syed Tahir Hussain Shah, General Sec- sued by the company, power paign and vaccinating people Mahmood Khan Monday said that the media regional newspapers while to facilitate region- Club is our priority after Peshawar, media is an retary Atif Qayyum also presented com- supply from TM-1 feeder ema- against Covid-19. has a huge responsibility to bring the perfor- al social media, the digital platforms we will important pillar of the state while the PTI gov- memorative shields to the Chief Minister, nating from 220-KV Jaranwala Talking on the occasion, the mance of the government to the fore, Prime also get approval from the cabinet. ernment has the support of media. Mushtaq Ghani, MNA Ali Khan Jadoon, Road grid station will remain DC directed that the targets Minister Imran Khan has brought positive A two percent quota has been allocated for He said that through advertisement policy we and MPA Momina Basit. suspended from 7 a.m. to 11 given regarding Covid-19 changes through reforms. Media Colony in Peshawar and Malakand, would cooperate with the regional newspapers CM KPK Mahmood Khan, Speaker Mush- a.m. while Gogera, Bucheki vaccination will be achieved He expressed these views while addressing taq Ahmad Ghani, Kamran Bangash while Road, Buchiana Road, new in any circumstances. He the oath-taking ceremony of Abbottabad Press congratulating President APC Sardar Awagat, Ali Pur Bungalow, Ar- directed the Assistant Com- Club (APC) at KP House Abbottabad. Naveed Alam, General Secretary Sardar kana and Waseer feeders orig- missioners (ACs) to monitor The Chief Minister further said that the media Muhammad Shafiq, Senior Vice President inating from 132-KV Jaranwa- Covid vaccination within their should identify problems with positive criti- Muhammad Ashfaq, Vice President Syed la grid station will observe tehsils. The district health of- cism so that they can find a solution, the print Kamal Hussain Shah, Assistant Secretary shutdown from 5 a.m. to 8 ficer was directed to ensure and electronic media must authenticate any Dildar Ahmad Satti, Joint Secretary Abdul a.m. on Wednesday (August the presence of staff in vacci- news before its release. Wasi Khan, Finance Secretary Muham- 25). Similarly, electricity sup- nation centres. Mahmood Khan stated that the government mad Asif Awan hoped that they would take ply from Pakka Anna feeder DC Khalid Mahmood has ap- was aware of the issues faced by journalists, steps for the welfare of journalists. emanating from 132-KV Nia pealed the people for extend- all possible steps would be taken to resolve In the ceremony, Speaker KP Assembly Mush- Lahore grid station, Momin ing cooperation to Corona those issues. He added that government taq Ahmed Ghani, Advisor to Chief Minister Abad, Gaushala, Sir Syed vaccinating teams and also believes in freedom of media and we would KP Kamran Bangash, PTI MNA Ali Khan Ja- Town, Tata Bazaar and Reh- urged them to get vaccinat- welcome positive criticism. doon, Chairman DADEK Committee Nazeer mania Town feeders originat- ed to protect themselves and On the occasion, Chief Minister Mehmood Abbassi, MPA Momina Basit, MPA Qalandar ing from 132-KV Factory Area their loved ones from deadly Khan also gave a cheque of grant Rs. 8 mil- Lodhi, president PTI Hazara region Ali Asghar grid station will also remain virus. – APP lion rupees to the Abbottabad Press Club Khan, Advisor to CM Syed Ahmed Shah and suspended from 6 a.m. to 11 and a cheque of Rs. 2 million to the Abbot- Shujah Nabi were also present. a.m. on Aug 25, 2021. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, August 24, 2021 SERVICES 23 outlaws held, stolen Ambassador of Kazakhstan items recovered lauds COMSTECH initiatives DNA ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary briefed the Ambassador on current programmes police have arrested 23 out- laws from various areas of and past achievements of COMSTECH, along with future plans the city during last 24 hours Namaz Timings and recovered stolen items briefed the Ambassador on Fajr...... 04:07 am from them, a police spokes- Zubair Ahmad current programmes and past man said on Monday. Zohr...... 12:11 pm achievements of COMSTECH, Following the directions ISLAMABAD: YerzhanKistafin, Asr...... 04:52 pm along with future plans. of Senior-Superintendent Ambassador of the Republic of Ka- The Ambassador appreciated of Police (Operations) Dr. Maghrib...... 06:45 pm zakhstan visited COMSTECH sec- COMSTECH programmes and Syed Mustafa Tanveer, he Isha...... 08:13 pm retariat on Monday morning. Prof. activities conducted for capacity said that Islamabad police Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordina- building of OIC member states. have accelerated efforts tor General COMSTECH extend- He appreciated the organization against criminal elements ed him a very warm welcome. of Al-Farabi forum to celebrate and nabbed 23 outlaws be- Both the dignitaries discussed his 1150th birthday by COMS- sides recovery of stolen car, avenues of mutual cooperation in TECH and MoU signed between jewelry, LCD and weapons the field of science and technol- COMSTECH and Turkic Acade- from their possession. ogy. They discussed joint new in- my to start joint programmes of Upon receiving a call from itiatives between universities of mutual interest. a citizen about his car theft, the OIC member states to share Hotels & Joint initiatives in connection Industrial-Area police acted expertise, extend scholarships, with 30-year anniversary of swiftly, chased the stolen Restaurants and exchange faculty to enhance Pak-Kazakh diplomatic relations. vehicle and nabbed two car cooperation for capacity building Serena Hotel.....111 133 133 He assured full cooperation of lifters with the help of mo- in science and technology in OIC his office for initiatives taken by torway police. The nabbed Marriott...... 051- 2826121 member states. COMSTECH for enhancing mutu- persons have been identi- Monal...... 0334-5421812 Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary al cooperation with his country. fied as Irfan and Waqas and police recovered stolen car from their possession. Liaison Committee of Golra police arrested two Pakistan gets global attention accused Iqbal and Naseer and recovered stolen jewel- FDE holds meeting ry and electronic equipment Airlines for right climate actions: Amin on academic issues from their possession. Sih- Turkish Airlines...... 8494949 while speaking as chief guest climate change impacts. been seeing extreme weath- ala police arrested two ac- Shujaat Hamza at a webinar ‘Ahead of COP He highlighted that Paki- er phenomena for the last uate) F-7/4, Ms. Aliya Dur- cused Arslan and Sadiq and 26: what IPCC report has stan was modeling climate several years. We must hold Shaheen Hanif rani Principal IMCG F-6/2 recovered two 30 bore pis- ISLAMABAD: Special Ad- for South Asia’ organized by action and playing an active ourselves, especially the rich and Mr. Tahir Mahmood, tols from their possession. viser to Prime Minister Sustainable Development role in combating climate people of the world accounta- ISLAMABAD: A meeting Associate Professor IMPC Nilore and Ramana police ar- (SAPM) on Climate Change, Policy Institute (SDPI). change despite its insignif- ble for allowing this crisis to of the Liaison Commit- H-8 Islamabad. The Liai- rested four accused Nabeel, Malik Amin Aslam on Mon- “The voice of Pakistan is icant contribution in global happen and make serious ef- tee of Federal Directo- son Committee of FDE Nawazish, Nawaz and Yousha day said the climate change being heard at important carbon emission. forts including getting rid of rate of Education held at is the main channel for and recovered one 30 bore Emergency impacts were continuously international forums deal- The government of Paki- fossil fuel and making invest- Islamabad Model Post- communications between pistol each from their posses- Rescue (Police)...... 15 creating global chaos and ing with climate change as stan is rigorously pursuing ment in renewable energy. graduate College of Com- Quid-i-Azam University sion. Likewise, Koral, Tarnol merce(IMPCC) H-8/4 on and ICT Colleges. and LoiBher police arrested Bomb Disposal...... 15 InterGovernmental Panel Pakistan is amongst very Green Solutions including He said within South Asia, on Climate Change (IPCC) few countries that are hav- enhancing the size of forests we need to allocate our Monday, August 23, 2021. In this session different Anjeel, Ghazanfer, Jameel, Fire Services Rawalpindi/ report had highlighted this ing climate action on the and mangroves, adding pro- own resources as developed The meeting was chaired academic affairs and vari- Manahil Abbasi, Habib and Islamabad...... 1122 & 16 reality quite elaborately. ground,” Aslam said add- tected areas for forests and countries are now facing the by Professor Muhammad ous issues of ADP and BS Inam besides recovery of six pistols from them. Khanna Emergency Ambulance..1122 Therefore, climate action ing that there should be a steps to achieve the 30% impacts that have been avert- Naeem Dar Principal IM- students were discussed. has become imperative to PCC H-8/4. The members The discussion was focused police arrested two accused & Rescue Services.4451122 compensation mechanism energy target through green ed earlier. Let us not wait for avert various kinds of dis- in place coupled with allo- resources by the year 2030. the developed countries to who attended the meeting on various courses, online Mahmood and Ehtsham and Motorway Police....9266044 asters including frequent cation of funds, especially Mr Sanjay Vashist, Director, respond to our needs. were Ms. Sadia Adnan Di- exam issues, admission of recovered two 30 bore pis- Motorway Police..9270601-20 floods, droughts, wildfires, for the countries such as Climate Action Network in We have to take action now rector Academics FDE, BA/B.Sc. students in 5th se- tols from their possession. Karachi company police team Women Police Stations and heatwaves in different Pakistan that are facing South Asia (CANSA), earli- to avert the impacts of ex- Professor SualehaJabeen mester, bridging semester parts of the world, Amin said huge losses to GDP due to er, explained that we have treme climate events. Principal IMCG(Postgrad- and credit hours issues. arrested five accused includ- Islamabad...... 9222596 ing two women involved in Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 immoral activities and recov- ered three wine bottles from Dukhtran-e-Pakistan their possession. narrative to contribute HEC aptitude test for Enquiry in peace building ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a book launching ceremony of undergrad Edhi Ambulance...... 115 Dukhtran-e-Pakistan narrative said the book would contribute on Sept. 12 PIA Flight Info...... 114 in building peace and discouraging extremism in the society. This narrative against extremisms, violence and terrorism ISLAMABAD: The Educa- PIA Cargo...... 9280979 has been prepared by the female campus of the International tion Testing Council (ETC) Railway Inquiry...... 117 Islamic University (IIU) in collaboration with Government of has announced to hold Un- Railway Exchange9270831-5 Pakistan and Council of Islamic Ideology (CII). dergraduate Studies Apti- WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 The ceremony was attended by the President of Pakistan and tude Test (USAT), a stand- Chancellor IIUI Dr Arif Alvi, First lady, female parliamentar- ardized test for admission CAA...... 9281092 ians, renowned figures of society including representatives at the undergraduate level of minorities, university Vice Presidents, Deans, Director in universities all over Paki- Generals and faculty members. The launching ceremony stan, tentatively on Septem- was also addressed by Minister of State for Climate Change ber 12, 2021. According to Zartaj Gul Wazir said women since establishment of the state the Higher Education Com- of Pakistan have been playing a vital role in the progress of mission (HEC) on Tuesday, the country. Talking about Mother of Nation, Fatima Jinnah the last date for online reg- she said that she was a role model for the women of Pakistan. istration is August 30, 2021. She said it was the need of our society that they must take The students who have responsibility and come forward to address the deterioration. passed the Higher Secondary Hospitals She said respect of opinion, tolerance and dialogue are the School Certificate (HSSC) CMH...... 5611111 keys to make society an ideal society to live in. – APP or equivalent/Grade 12 ed- MH...... 561116 ucation and those who have appeared in the final exam- Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 ination and are awaiting re- DHQ...... 5556311-4 Rubina chairs SSC meeting ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi being presented with the book Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan, sults can apply for the test RGH...... 9290301-7 on maritime affairs "Daughters of Pakistan, The Envoys of Peace", at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA by registering through http:// Holy Family...... 9290322-7 etic.hec.gov.pk. The USAT Bill, 2021 were considered. test is a competitive product PIMS...... 9261170-79 DNA The Secretary, Maritime Af- that intends to carve out its Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 fairs Committee informed Police arrest seminary principal own niche based on quality Shifa International.4603666 ISLAMABAD: A Meeting of the Committee that only 21 tests. It is developed from a the Senate Standing commit- sections of the Port Qasim Au- standardised question bank tee (SSC) on Maritime Affairs thority ACT, 1973 are being with quality, equity, reliabili- under the chairpersonship of amended. Similarly, only 13 over alleged sexual assault ty, and validity of the product Senator Rubina Khalid was sections of Pakistan National female instructor. statement made by the vic- the case, he said police as well as integrity of the held here at the Parliament Shipping Corporation Ordi- Staff Report Rawal Division Superinten- tim’s mother. were recording state- processes involved ensured House on Monday. nance 1979 are being amend- dent of Police (SP) Ziau- “The senior superintendent ments of the seminary’s at all levels of development, Minister for Maritime Af- ed and that only 25 sections ISLAMABAD: Pirwadhai ddin told Dawn.com that of police (SSP) investiga- students to determine administration, grading and fairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi of Gwadar Port Authority police on Monday arrest- the suspect had obtained tion and I will oversee the whether the suspect had result reporting. – APP Departments also attended the meeting. Ordinance, 2002 were being ed the principal of a semi- pre-arrest bail in the case. investigation ourselves on tried to sexually assault CDA...... 9221334-43 The Port Qasim Authority amended. A detailed discus- nary for allegedly sexually However, he was still ar- the instructions of Rawal- any other female pupil. Dacoit shot CDA...... 9208301-04 (Amendment) Bill, 2021, The sion between the members of assaulting and torturing a rested after two sections pindi City Police Officer SP Ziauddin said a case was Pakistan National Shipping the committee and the Min- Met Office...... 9250360-6 minor girl, a day after the — 377-B (sexual abuse of a (CPO) Mohammad Ahsan registered against four peo- dead in police Corporation (Amendment) istry officials took place on registration of a first infor- child) and 506(ii) (criminal Younis,” he added. ple — all of whom have been RDA...... 5555864 Bill, 2021and The Gwadar whether or not such amend- mation report (FIR) against intimidation) — were added Giving further details arrested — for trying to help encounter TMA...... 5770886 Port Authority (Amendment) ments can take place by law. the primary suspect and a to the FIR on the basis of a about progress made in the suspect escape. Cantonment Board 9270151-3 Staff Report RAWALPINDI: A dacoit was killed after a police encoun- ter near Al-Haram city in Business community urged to explore Morocco for trade the jurisdiction of Saddar FPCCI and the Kingdom of Morocco agree on trade, investment promotion, and exchange of delegations Baroni police station here on Sunday night. the gateway to the African region. ital Office Islamabad, he added in which both sides needs to be President FPCCI Mian NasseerHyat- According to a police Khayam Abbasi And advice Pakistan business that Pakistani business community focused and work together. And tt Maggo in his welcome and intro- spokesman, four motorcy- Complaints community to send with mutual must look for trade and investment other relevant sectors like Halal ductory address, introduce about clists opened fire on a police ISLAMABAD: Mohamed Kar- understanding trade delegates to opportunities in Morocco and food exports, food and beverages, working of FPCCI apex body it’s rel- party and in retaliatory fire, Water Tanker Service moune, Ambassador of the King- Morocco as well, for the above benefit from Morocco’s free trade and other relevant products has to evant sectors and also offer mutual a motorcyclist was killed E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 dom of Morocco to Pakistan visit said purpose. agreements with United States and be mutually exports to each other business delegations exchange often while three others managed G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 FPCCI Capital office Islamabad. Addressing to a Leading Business European Union. And tourism and countries and business scale has sector wise in near future. to escape from the scene. G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, To advises business community Community of Pakistan in FPCCI exchange of herbal products and to be high, while sharing and ex- Also intruded CPEC its regional Later, the body was identified of Pakistan to visit Morocco for during his visit to the FPCCI Cap- fertilizer as well are the sectors change of technology . importance and market in near fu- as Ayaz Hussain who was a H-8...... 9266316 Business and Trade enhancement. ture and invite Morocco to invest dacoit and record holder in Wapda Islamabad....9217579 President FPCCI Main Nasseer in CPEC important regions Gwad- several dacoities, robberies, Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 Hyatt Maggo, Head FPCCI capital er and Gilgit Baltistan as well. Both drugs and illegal weapons Office Islamabad Haji Qurban Ali, Pakistan and Morocco agreed to cases. The police also recov- Coordinator FPCCI Capital Office work further for enhancement of ered weapon and a motorcy- Islamabad Islamabad Welcome the Ambassa- trade between two countries hav- cle being used by the dacoit Metropolitan dor of Morocco. ing bounding of cultural in heritage killed in encounter, who was Ambassador of Kingdom of Mo- also as well. wanted in several murder and Corporation...... 9209224 rocco Mohammed Karmoune, President FPCCI said that with robbery cases. Potohar Town...... 9209224 while indicating to enhance trade both country’s business delegates The dacoit had also killed a volume between Pakistan and exchange it will be easy for busi- citizen namely Muhammad Rawal Town...... 5773343 Morocco, advised the Business & ness men to play in vital role of Naseer in a dacoity. Super- Industrial Community of Islama- economy of both sides. The idea of intendent Police (SP) Sadd- Wasa Water Tank bad to arrange trade delegations’ B to B meeting while using the fa- ar informed that police par- visit at least twice a year in order cility of webinar was also discussed ties were conducting raids Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 to explore trade and investment in the said meeting due to Covid-19 to net accused managed to opportunities in Morocco which is situation as it’s easy to be held. escape from the scene. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Gems exports Briefs witness 85.98 Pakistan greatly values ties pc increase PVMA urged to bring with Australia: President News Desk down edible ISLAMABAD: The Gems He emphasized the need to develop collaboration with Australia in the exports during the fiscal oil prices year of 2020-21 grew up by ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- areas of education and vocational training that would help towards the 85.98 percent as compared ister for Finance and Reve- to the exports of the corre- nue Shaukat Tarin Monday socio-economic development of Pakistan sponding period of last year. During the period from urged the Pakistan Vanaspa- adopted business-friendly policies and ti Manufacturers Associ- July-June 2020-21, Gems Staff Report had shifted its focus from geo-politics to worth of US$ 6,684 thou- ation (PVMA) to adopt geo-economics. Emphasizing the Govern- market-based solutions and sand were exported as com- ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has ment’s appreciation of the positive role pared to the exports of US$ bring down prices of edible said that Pakistan attaches utmost impor- played by the Overseas Pakistanis, the oil and ghee in the domestic 3,594 thousand of same pe- tance to its ties with Australia and wanted President asked the High Commission- riod of last year. market in line with the in- to further strengthen bilateral coopera- er-designate to work for the facilitation ternational price trend. Meanwhile, Handicrafts ex- tion with Australia in all areas of mutual and welfare of the Pakistani diaspora in ports increased by 100 per If there is a slight dip in interest. He emphasized the need to de- Australia and extend them all possible the international market, cent, worth US$ 5000 were velop collaboration with Australia in the support and services. also exported in current fi- it must be reflected in the areas of education and vocational training Noting the considerable number of Paki- domestic prices so that the nancial year as compared to that would help towards the socio-eco- stani students in Australia, he highlight- the exports of Nil valuing of consumers get relief amid nomic development of Pakistan. The ed the need for further enhancement of highly fluctuating edible oil same period of last year. President expressed these views while educational cooperation between the two During the period under market, the federal minister talking to the outgoing Spokesperson of countries. said during a meeting with a view, Furniture exports in- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and The President congratulated Mr Zahid creased by 47.73 per cent, PVMA delegation here. High Commissioner-designate of Pakistan Hafeez Chaudhri on his appointment as The Finance Minister worth US$ 5,206 thousand to Australia, Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Austral- were exported in current stressed the need to eval- who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. ia and asked him to play his role in fur - uate the whole situation fiscal year as compared to Discussing various aspects of bilateral ther strengthening and diversifying Paki- the exports of valuing US$ rationally and urged PVMA relations between the two countries, the stan-Australia cooperation. to come up with sustainable 3,524 thousand of same pe- President stressed that Pakistan and Aus- ISLAMABAD: The outgoing Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs He also appreciated Mr. Chaudri for riod of last year. pricing mechanism in col- tralia had huge potential to increase trade and High Commissioner-designate of Pakistan to Australia, Mr Zahid the excellent discharge of his duties as laboration with the Ministry and economic cooperation. He added that Hafeez Chaudhri, called on President Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA Spokesperson of MoFA and expressed of Industries and Produc- Pakistan wanted to enhance bilateral co- the hope that he would perform his duties PHA plants tion and Federal Board of operation with Australia in diverse fields, water management, mining and Informa- the need to attract Australian investment as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Aus- Revenue (FBR). particularly education, agriculture, trade, tion Technology (IT). He also underlined to Pakistan, adding that the country had tralia with the same spirit of dedication. saplings at The Finance Minister also directed Chairman FBR Sixth road to assure expeditious dis- Masses bursement of refunds to the importers of vegetable not getting Staff Report ghee/oil to ensure availa- bility of funds. Besides, he benefit of RAWALPINDI: Parks and constituted a committee Horticulture Authority (PHA) comprising representatives reduced oil Rawalpindi on Monday plant- of PVMA, Secretary M/o In- ed saplings at Fazaia College dustries and Production and prices Nur Khan Base and Sixth Chairman FBR to workout road under ongoing monsoon arrangement for streamlin- tree plantation campaign. ing collection of sales tax Shaheen Hanif Saplings were planted on and a predictable pricing Sixth road with the help of formula. – APP ISLAMABAD: Intellectuals local community while Prin- Forum, and All Karachi In- cipal Fazia College and stu- dustrial Alliance, and former dents also took part in the IG Compliant provincial minister Mian Za- plantation drive conducted in hid Hussain on Monday said the college premises. Desk resolves masses are not getting the On the occasion, Director benefit of reduced oil prices General PHA Rawalpindi Za- 96 percent in the international market. heer Ahmed Jappa and Direc- complaints He said that there should be tor Horticulture PHA, Sheikh a mechanism to transfer the Tariq Mehmood informed benefit of receded prices to the that PHA on the directives of DNA consumers and industrial sec- Advisor to the Chief Minister tor without delay. Mian Zahid Punjab and Chairman PHA ISLAMABAD: A toll-free Hussain said that oil prices are Rawalpindi Asif Mahmood helpline (1715) of Islama- at the lowest in the last three had planted over 25,000 sap- bad police namely Inspector months due to a strong dollar lings. General Complaint Cell re- and resurgence of coronavirus. The DG said that PHA Rawal- solved 96 percent citizens’ Talking to the business com- pindi was utilizing all available complaints during last two munity, the veteran business resources to achieve the tar- months and provided imme- leader said that China, which get of 200,000 plants set by diate relief to the people. is the largest crude importer the Punjab government by the The main objective of this has introduced a zero-toler- end of this year. desk is to prevent misuse ance policy for coronavirus of police powers and make while many countries have cops more responsive to- reintroduced travel restric- CII offers ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz while briefing members of tions which has reduced the wards pubic complaints. FAFEN and UNDP on Electronic Voting Machine. – DNA This unique initiative has demand for oil. assistance for been taken under the guid- Seerat-e-Nabi ance of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Folk singer Qurban course Qazi Jamil ur Rehman. Pak’s startup ecosystem is Through IG Complaint ISLAMABAD: The Council Desk and helpline (1715), Niazi passes away of Islamic Ideology (CII) on the internal accountability Monday lauded PM’s initia- of police employees has ready to lift off: CEO Ignite tive of including DNA Seerat-e-Nabi (PBUH) in 8th been ensured through more in verticals such as gaming & responsiveness to public to 10th grades syllabus and of- Shujaat Hamza animation, aerospace, health ISLAMABAD: A renowned fered optimum technical and issues. During the last two tech, etc. for incubation of folk singer Qurban Ali Niazi months, this desk received scholarly assistance in imple- ISLAMABAD: 2021 has start-ups in these areas. breathed his last while fight- menting the decision. a total of 550 complaints been a remarkable year for Sectors which are attracting ing with COVID-19 here on of which 526 were resolved In a letter written to Minister Pakistani start-ups as far as investment include ecom- Monday. for Education and Profession- while 24 are under process investments are concerned. merce, transport/logistics, He was admitted in PIMS Cultural Troupe, he had per- and to be resolved soon. al Training Shafqat Mahmood, In whole of 2020, Pakistani FinTech, health tech, retail hospital where he died, said a formed in the United States, CII Chairman Dr. Qibla Ayaz, Most of these complaints start-ups had received invest- tech, and EdTech. So far, press release issued here. Europe, Far East, Gulf were against the delay in said the council could help ment of $77 million whereas 37 Pakistani start-ups have Born in 1947, he made his states and India. develop the course contents. registration of First Infor- in just 8 months of 2021, government, academia, and are ready for acceleration and raised funding of $228 mil- debut by singing in the Urs/ He was specially known for mation Report (FIR) as well He stressed for ensuring investments in Pakistani industry have launched many lift off now.” lion this year. Five of them Festival of Shah Shams his renditions of Sufi kalam/ training of teachers making as investigation and improp- start-ups have crossed $228 incubators which have pro- Ignite is planning both hori- have raised more than $10 Tabrez in Multan at the ten- mystic poetry of Baba Bulleh er attitude of policemen. the objective to get the young million according to Ignite. duced more than a thousand zontal and vertical expansion million dollars each including der age of 10. Like his elder Shah, Mian Muhammad generation fully acquainted Eleven complaints were That is a growth of almost 3 start-ups in different verticals. of its flagship National In- Airlift (ecommerce), Cheetay brother and guru, legendary Bakhsh, folks songs, Jugni, received against policemen with different aspects of Seer- times over 2020 with anoth- Many of these start-ups are cubation Centres (NICs) in (logistics), Tajir (retail tech), folk singer, late Muhammad Mahiya and Mirza. at-e-Nabi of our Holy Prophet with allegations of taking er 4 months still to go. If the generating revenue and are future. Presently, Ignite has Educative (EdTech), and Fin- Tufail Niazi, Qurban Ali was NIFTH with whom Qrban bribe and disciplinary action Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) momentum continues like ready for acceleration. When launched NICs in Islamabad, ja (FinTech) in series A and almost a household name in Niazi was artistically attached achievable. was ensured on them. this for the next couple of you have leading VCs like Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, series B funding this year. A Punjab. since its inceptive days has The IGP said this desk Dr. Qibla offered CII contri- years, annual investments in Kleiner Perkins and 20VC in- and Quetta. In future, Ignite shift towards series A and B His association with Radio produced and published his bution to develop and impart (1715) has been set up to Pakistani start-ups can reach vesting in Pakistani start-ups, will be launching new incu- funding by many start-ups Pakistan, PTV and Nation- audio-video recordings on address public grievances training manual to teachers billion dollars by 2025. then it means that you are bators in Faisalabad, Hydera- shows that they are growing al Institute of Folk & Tra- CDs and DVDs. and suggested teaching of and people can lodge com- According to CEO Ignite, getting ready for the global bad, Multan and other cities and planning national and in- ditional Heritage (NIFTH) In addition to his achieve- plaints against policemen Seerat-e-Nabi to young gen- Asim Shahryar Husain, “Over stage. Pakistani start-ups are of Pakistan. Also, Ignite will ternational expansion of their was almost five decades old ments, he was also the recipi- erations in story telling man- by following a simple pro- the last five years or more, the next big thing and many launch specialized incubators operations. and as a member of Pakistan ent of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. cess. Islamabad police chief ner. – APP said that he himself reviews the complaints received through this system. Construction AEDB for work of graveyard handing over solar data near completion graveyard was a longstand- stations Khayam Abbasi ing demand of the people of Rawalpindi city and can- RAWALPINDI: Construction tonment areas which is near Staff Report work of ‘Sher-i-Khamoshan’ completion. graveyard project at ‘Rakh He said more funds required ISLAMABAD: Alterna- Dhamial’ is near completion to complete all development tive Energy Development as boundary wall, footpaths, work and provide more fa- Board (AEDB) Monday washrooms and ablution plac- cilities to the citizens at the signed agreements with es have been completed at graveyard would be provided. five host institutions for a cost of Rs20 million while Raja Rashid Hafeez and handing-over the solar remaining work is being com- Umar Tanveer Butt appre- data stations installed in pleted swiftly. ciated efforts of Muhammad 2014, within the premises The government has also Basharat Raja for establish- of host institutes, under provided three ambulanc- ment of the graveyard and the World Bank’s Energy es and two buses to the thanked him for taking keen Sector Management Assis- ‘Sher-i-Khamoshan’ authority interest in this project. tance Program (ESMAP). to ferry funeral attendants According to a district admin- Chief Executive Officer, and bodies from the city to istration spokesman, in 1996, AEDB Shah Jahan Mirza the new graveyard. the government had allocated executed the agreements Punjab Law Minister Mu- the land in Rakh Dhamial for with host institutes, said a hammad Basharat Raja, Pro- a graveyard, but the provincial press release issued here. vincial Minister for Literacy governments and the city dis- The institutes includes and Non-Formal Education trict administration failed to NUST, Islamabad, UET- La- Raja Rashid Hafeez and MPA develop the project. hore, UET Peshawar, Meh- Umar Tanveer Butt visited He said that the Rawalpin- ran University, Jamshoro the graveyard and reviewed di Municipal Corporation and Energy Dept. Govt of the ongoing development (RMC) got 1,000 kanals in Punjab. work. Punjab Law Minister Rakh Dhamial for the grave- The underlying objective is Muhammad Basharat Raja yard, but the project could to continue access of cred- on the occasion said that the not be completed and re- ible and bankable ground ‘Sher-i-Khamoshan’ consists quired facilities could not be based data. of 1000 kanals land and the provided there. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Critical transition Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Online Registration Deputy Editor: Abid Raza ALKS are gaining momentum as the Taliban prepare AKING progress on the front of digitising Paki- to form a new government. The group’s top political Member APNS / ABC Certified stan, and e-governance in particular, Nadra has T leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar arrived in Kan - Vol: 02 Issue: 93 launched online CNIC registration, renewal and dahar to hold consultations with different political groups M and leaders—including women representatives as well as Email: [email protected] verification services. One SMS is all it takes now, com- anti-Taliban commanders hailing from the Panjshir prov - Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 pared to the tedious process of the past. This IT based ince. Such consultations are encouraging as they will help Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad solution, if efficiently run, could define future citizen build a consensus for the formation of an inclusive govern - registration processes and pave the way for an IT based ment in Afghanistan. solution to most similar services. It is vital that the gov- Ex-president Hamid Karzai and chairman of high council for ernment builds upon this progress. national reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah have also been spear- According to officials, by sending a text to Nadra, cit - heading efforts for peace, stability and national reconciliation by holding meetings with different stakeholders—including sen- izens will be able to verify their personal information ior Taliban officials. It is expected that in the coming days Mul- along with their family members which they will have to lah Baradar will reveal what a future government setup is going confirm through sending another text. This is a smart to look like. The group’s leadership has stated that its rule will and effective tool to verify the status of the masses and be different this time around. weed out those who possess counterfeit ID cards and Some Afghans and INGOs have reported instances of harsh are living on Pakistani soil illegally. Thus, it is not just retaliation against protests and roundups of former gov - ernment officials and those who are critical of the group. that we are making the process more convenient but we If true, these reports are extremely concerning as such are using it to enforce laws and bring about accountabil - retributive actions will only further perpetuate the cycle ity for violations. of violence. Post 2001, the Karzai government had made Furthermore, in the midst of a pandemic that is here to similar promises and had announced an amnesty, but the stay for the next few years at least, this no-interaction Taliban troops who laid down their arms soon realised that method was the responsible step to take. On average, the promises were hollow. A repeat of this scenario needs to be avoided at all costs. hundreds of people line inside and outside of govern - At this crucial juncture, it is essential for external stake - ment offices every single day for one reason or the holders to facilitate intra-Afghan consultations so that a other. With Covid-19, overcrowding and close proximity longstanding solution can be agreed upon. FM Qureshi contact is not acceptable and the digitisation of simple has rightly stated that the current situation in Afghani - processes like CNIC registration is a competent way to stan requires sustained international engagement to en - eliminate risks. sure stability and long-term economic development. Giv - For the future, the government has promised the use of AI en the fact that the US has frozen nearly $9.5 billion in assets belonging to the Afghan central bank, Afghanistan technology as well to further smoothen out official process- urgently needs support for its economy, reconstruction, es. This is a development that is worth looking forward to. rehabilitation and humanitarian needs. Otherwise, we Now, the focus of the government should just be to ensure could have a humanitarian crisis on our hands, which will that operations run smoothly and that the people utilise only further fuel unrest in the war-torn country. this avenue rather than sticking to their old ways. As the US quits, China looks to move in AJOR regional powers are looking major risk factor: If Beijing tries any of its Dr. Azeem Ibrahim to fill the vacuum left by the US increasingly abrasive “wolf warrior diploma- M departure from Afghanistan. At cy” against the major players, for whatever the forefront are Russia and China. Moscow ill-judged reason, things could revert back to is proceeding with extreme caution and has their chaotic norm. upgraded its designation of the Taliban from Beijing is, therefore, very cautious in the “terrorist” to “radical,” while Beijing sees Af- way it is approaching the Afghanistan prob- ghanistan primarily through the lens of its Belt lem. The last thing the leadership wants is and Road Initiative. The Chinese have already to be mired in the kind of quagmire the US built extensive infrastructure throughout Af- and the Soviet Union found themselves in — ghanistan’s northern neighbors and they con- or to bear Islamist blowback if things go off tinue to build at pace both there and through the rails. China’s activities have been quiet Pakistan down to Lahore and Gwadar. because it wants to maintain as much global China’s main hope in Afghanistan is that deniability as possible. conflict doesn’t spill beyond its borders. In It is working the diplomatic backchannels Beijing is, therefore, many ways, the stability the US brought to hard, but any visible engagement in the coun- very cautious in the way Afghanistan provided a suitable backdrop for try will be concealed through obscuring veils. Beijing to expand its own regional ambitions Any economic investment will be led by “pri- it is approaching the while Washington did the heavy lifting with vate” companies, any issues relating to secu- Afghanistan problem. The its blood and treasure. China has no inherent rity for economic projects will be managed affinity with or interest in any Afghan party. by private mercenary groups, financing and last thing the leadership At most, it would have preferred not to have regional cooperation between both sides of guarantees will likely go through many mid- wants is to be mired in the a strong US ally on its western border. And, the Afghan conflict with China, but also with dlemen, and so on. This will deviate quite kind of quagmire the US given the extensive contacts between the Pa- Beijing’s close regional allies in Pakistan and substantially from the usual investment diplo- kistani and Chinese military and intelligence Iran, is remarkable — and may be the basis macy playbook that China has honed over the and the Soviet Union found establishments, it was probably influenced for a surprising peace in the region, if not a past two decades, in which its efforts are usu- themselves in — or to bear by Islamabad’s long-term distrust of the Ka- comfortable one for many of those who have ally highly public and serve propaganda pur- bul government. to live under it. poses both domestically and internationally. Islamist blowback if things Beijing already has good working relations But these circumstances are fragile and rap- But neither the success nor failure of Bei- go off the rails. China’s with both the Kabul government and the idly changing. The Taliban have proven in the jing’s efforts in the country need necessarily Taliban. It currently has investments in a past that they are independent-minded and be a bad thing in light of the original primary activities have been copper mine outside Kabul and oil fields in belligerent above all else, while Pakistan’s In- US objective after 9/11, which was to ensure quiet because it wants to the north. There is also a Confucius Institute ter-Services Intelligence will always be a wild- Afghanistan does not become a haven for ter- maintain as much global at Kabul University. Much of this may not card in regional affairs and there are plenty of rorist groups. If Chinese intervention man- survive the takeover, but the Taliban have al- other, smaller extremist players operating in ages to bring stability to the region, they will deniability as possible. It ready indicated they would welcome Chinese the region that could undermine cooperative be more likely than America’s own efforts to is working the diplomatic investment to rebuild the country. efforts between the bigger players. stamp out the kind of radicalism that might The Taliban have historically close ties to Islamabad will have to tread carefully as spill over to the West. And if China tries to backchannels hard, but any Pakistan, an increasingly important ally of it will not be keen on seeing an inspired get involved and fails to bring peace, it could visible engagement in the Beijing, and have also cultivated closer ties Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan jealously eyeing be Chinese investment interests that start with Iran, their erstwhile enemy, as a con- its counterparts over the border forming absorbing the attention of the extremists country will be concealed sequence of the two-decades-long US occu- an Islamic emirate. 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As the It is a legally binding international treaty that education at UNESCO. Now she is serving sev - health situation has been improved in many of is playing a central role in combating climate eral international organizations on their boards the IUCN member countries and in France as change impact. With the unmatchable support and as an advisor. Her career is a best combo well, the plan is to go for a ‘hybrid event’. Some from France, we shall believe the IUCN World of dynamic leadership and humanely possible participants will be present in-person while Conservation Congress next month would come conservationism. I had the chance to meet her mostly joining the congress sessions and other up with a meaningful Marseille manifesto for in-person as an Associate of the LEAD Interna - proceedings virtually. global nature conservation. tional in 1998 (Yan’an-China) and in 2001 (Mos - The bright side of the Covid-19 pandemic is that Industrialization was essential for development. cow-Russia) as the LEAD graduate. Since those it has forced the world to explore the potential But what the ungentle was done to nature and years, I devotedly followed her to learn from her of the internet. Many have successfully experi- the environment by the men leading the indus - passionately professional speeches and writings enced it. The developed countries are leading trial development have led us to the present-day that used to have an impactful imprint on the the virtual world. Many companies out there disasters, pandemics and ecological crisis. Un- hearts and souls of the listeners and readers. The IUCN members will have made billions in the business and are still fortunately, the men of morals, values, ethics Her nominations and selection of experts for dif - counting on. Environmental conditions improved and norms could not stop the outrage of lustful ferent tasks have been on merit and keeping in have an election for their and biodiversity flourished while the Covid-19 money mongers and power patrons. One bright view their potential. pandemic was rising. We, the human beings, es - side of the development is the emergence of The IUCN members will have an election for next president during pecially the (un)gentlemen, need to understand women leadership in all spheres from national their next president during the World Conserva- that our undue interventions for the lust of mon - political leadership to the world environment tion Congress next month in Marseille (France). the World Conservation ey and power are the biggest and the largest and conservation regimes. Julia Marton-Lefevre has endorsed Her Excellen- Congress next month threats to other species on the earth. I don’t know why women are more humane and cy Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director Do we need pandemics all the time to push away naturist than men. They never led wars or paved of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation in Marseille (France). human beings from nature to give it some breath - paths for over-exploitation for natural resources. Fund and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, as ing space to flourish freely? Can’t we put a stop Rather they have been more nature conserva- the candidate for the IUCN next president. Many Julia Marton-Lefevre has to the (un)gentlemen’s lust for money and pow - tionists as I have seen them in three decades of IUCN member states and international organiza- endorsed Her Excellency er? Many out there are bearable. Some are gen - my career in media, advocacy and outreach. Can tions have endorsed Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak’s uinely appreciative for their dedicated humane we undermine the role of women like Julia Mar- candidacy against two men in the row. Let’s push Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, leadership. They were the genuinely admirable ton-Lefevre who have unmatchable contributions forward a woman’s leadership for global conser- men in leadership from France, Germany, Neth- to the environment and climate regime globally? vation. She will be the only second woman in 73 Managing Director of erlands, Italy, Switzerland and some others from She was Director General of IUCN from 2007 years of IUCN history if elected. World needs an- the developed world who launched the environ- to mid-January 2015. Prior to this, she was Rec - other devoted Julia Marton-Lefevre on the global the Mohamed bin Zayed ment and sustainable development regime about tor of the UN’s University for Peace (UPEACE), map of changing climate and conservation. Species Conservation three decades back. Environmental conscious- and Executive Director of LEAD (Leadership for – The writer is a freelance journalist and ness began even in earlier decades. All led by Environment and Development) International, broadcaster, Director Devcom-Pakistan, an Fund and the Environment men of morals, values, ethics and norms. a programme established by The Rockefeller Islamabad-based policy advocacy and outreach We shall be grateful to France for taking the lead Foundation to bring together and train mid-ca- think tank. He can be reached at devcom. Agency – Abu Dhabi yet another time for hosting the global event to reer leaders from all parts of the world in im - [email protected] and tweets @EmmayeSyed IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Amir Briefs Shrhzad Putin warns against terrorism greeted as TTP won’t new CDA act against dir sports Pakistan spillover from Afghanistan Putin had earlier raised his concerns regarding the situation in Afghanistan, Afzal Javed From Page 01 ISLAMABAD: Officials immigration to 1,277 foreign- warning last week that a “collapse” in the security situation could see and members of Capital ers including Afghanis while Development Authority 500 people were waiting “terrorists” entering neighbouring states “under the guise of refugees” (CDA) cricket team have for transit. He said that 874 to any emerging threats. to be the acting president, and Ahmad United Russia party on Sunday. “But who is welcomed the appoint- people were also allowed to DNA Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Massoud, son of the slain commander of among these refugees? How can we know?” ment of Amir Shehzad as enter Pakistan via Torkham the group discussed the implications the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance coali- Putin estimated that “hundreds, even new Director Sports and border while Chaman and MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir of “another civil war in Afghan - tion that partnered with the United hundreds of thousands, or maybe even Culture CDA. Torkham borders were Putin has told Central Asian leaders that istan”, but added: “No one States to drive the group from millions” of people might want to flee Af - While congratulating opened for trade. He said it is vital to avoid any spillover of “radical is going to intervene in power in 2001. ghanistan, where Afghans and foreigners Amir on his taking over that so far no such decision Islam” into the region from Afghanistan, these events.” Putin raises ‘refugee’ fears continue to descend on Kabul’s Hamid as new CDA sports head was made about Afghan ref- according to the Kremlin. Addressing an His remarks came as a Putin had earlier raised his Karzai International Airport in desperate they hoped that under ugees while only those were online summit of the Collective Security Taliban spokesman said concerns regarding the situa- bids to flee the Taliban’s takeover. his patronage sports and being facilitated who were Treaty Organization (CSTO) on Monday, on Monday that the tion in Afghanistan, warning Meanwhile, hundreds have fled to Tajik- cricket will further flour- entering Pakistan legally. Putin said it was important to keep “Isla - group had surround- last week that a “collapse” in istan and Uzbekistan, which share bor- ish in the organization. He said that a one-month visa mist extremists” at bay following the Tali- ed Panjshir, the only the security situation could ders with Afghanistan. Those greeting new CDA was being issued to diplomats ban’s takeover of power. one of Afghanistan’s 34 see “terrorists” entering Moscow is keen to ensure that the insta - sports chief included Ch. or representatives of inter- The CSTO’s emergency talks on Afghan- provinces that has not neighbouring states “under bility in Afghanistan does not spill over Shehzad , assistant Direc- national bodies such as the istan were chaired by Emomali Rahmon, yet fallen to it. the guise of refugees”. into Central Asia, part of the former So - tor Sports and Culture, World Bank or IMF on their Tajikistan’s president, and attended by Several Taliban opponents “Our Western partners are per- viet Union it regards as its own back yard, Manager CDA cricket arrival in Pakistan. He said the the leaders of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakh- have gathered in the area, sistently raising the question of and that the region does not become a team Zakaullah Khan and Ministry of Interior had asked stan and Kyrgyzstan – all former Soviet which lies north of the cap- placing refugees in Central Asian launchpad for other armed groups. Shiraz Khan, Head Coach expired visa holders to leave, republics. The military alliance voiced ital, Kabul. They include countries before obtaining visas It has praised the Taliban’s conduct since it CDA cricket team. adding that they should apply concerns that ISIL (ISIS) still had a foot - Amrullah Saleh, to the United States or seized power, saying there was “no alterna- for an online visa. Rashid said hold in Afghanistan and remained a threat vice presi- other coun- tive” to the group and resistance to it would that the Ministry of Interior to the wider region, the Kremlin said. dent of the tries,” he told fail. But Moscow has stopped short, for FM talks to was fulfilling its responsibility It added that the six leaders had agreed to now-toppled a meeting of now, of recognising the Taliban as the legiti- of border security. coordinate action on the unfolding situa- government officials of mate rulers of the country and still officially Swedish, The minister said that the min- tion in the country, including in response who claims Russia’s ruling considers the group a “terrorist” entity. istry had decided to purchase Saudi... six drones and 192 security cameras for safety purpose. He Biden seeks From Page 01 said that 1122 service was also US’s unconvincing He expressed hope that being launched in the federal Ramiz Raja appointed to speed up Afghan parties would capital owing to security situa- work for an inclusive po - tion. He said that unfortunately evacuation account of the litical settlement to en- the federal capital remained sure sustainable peace neglected for these much-re- as chairman PCB process Kabul operation and security in the coun - quired services in past. Sheikh support for Raja, who has try and the region. For- Rasheed said a facilitation always had good relations LONDON: The eign Minister Qureshi center had been established at with the Khan family. From Page 01 article “Pakistan thanked the Kingdom of the Ministry of Interior on the On Monday, the Pakistan German and American goes to the root Saudi Arabia, in its capac - directive of Prime Minister Im- and Afghanistan one-day in- troops “participated in a of Taliban sup- ity as the current Chair of ran Khan while a helpline was ternational series (ODI) will further exchange of fire”, port. Time to stop the OIC Summit, for con - also being launched to facilitate be held in Pakistan, ESPN the German army said in a treating it as an vening the OIC’s Extraor- the citizens. reported Monday, which statement. This was the lat- ally” by Kyle Orton dinary Meeting at the was originally scheduled to est episode in a chaotic op- (telegraph.co.uk) level of Permanent Rep- Taliban be held in Sri Lanka. eration overseen by the US includes the claim resentatives on 22 August Sources in the Afghanistan army that has seen about that Mullah Omar 2021 to discuss the situa - warns west Cricket Board (ACB) in- 30,000 people evacuated died in Pakistan. tion in Afghanistan. formed media that due to from Afghanistan since the By all accounts, FM Qureshi also apprised against logistical issues, the coun- Taliban marched into Kabul he died in Afghani- his Saudi counterpart of Pa- try’s board was unable to on August 15, taking effec- stan. In the past 20 kistan’s efforts to facilitate extending... host the series in Sri Lanka. tive control of the country. years, more Paki- the evacuation of personnel The Pakistan-Afghanistan The Taliban, infamous for stani soldiers have and staff of diplomatic mis- Minister, Ehsan Mani left ODI series was in peril as Sri an ultra-strict rule during died in confronting sions, international organ- From Page 01 Sports Desk without speaking to the me- Lanka had imposed a nation- their initial 1996-2001 rule, terrorism than those of the United States and Nato com- last weekend shocked West- izations, media and others dia, sources said. wide lockdown last week, have repeatedly vowed a bined. Pakistan has suffered over 80,000 casualties. Pa- from Afghanistan. ern nations, coming just two ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mani’s term as PCB chief bowing to intense pressure softer version this time. kistan’s intelligence cooperation has been pivotal in dec- weeks before an August 31 The two sides also agreed to Prime Minister Imran Khan ends on August 25. The from medical experts. But terrified Afghans con- imating al-Qaeda and other groups. Pakistan continues to continue close collaboration deadline for all troops to fully on Monday appointed for- sources said that Prime President Gotabaya Ra- tinue to try and flee, over- be a generous host to over three million Afghan refugees. withdraw from the country. on all issues of common in- mer Pakistan captain Ramiz Minister Khan, himself a japaksa, who had resisted whelming the operation at It has been the consistent position of Imran Khan, the terest. Earlier, Swedish for- To manage the chaotic airlift- Raja as the new chairman of former captain of the na- calls for a lockdown for Kabul airport and leading prime minister, that there was no military solution to the ing of foreigners and Afghans eign minister Ann Linde in the Pakistan Cricket Board tional cricket team, has de- weeks, agreed to the 10-day to tragic scenes in which conflict in Afghanistan, and that dialogue was the only way a telephone call to Foreign -- many of whom fear reprisals (PCB), media reported. cided to appoint Raja, who closure after dire warnings at least eight people have forward. So Pakistan played its part in bringing the Taliban for working with Western na- Ministet Shah Mahmood The development followed is likely to be given the task that hospitals could no died. The Taliban’s victory to the negotiating table. The US, the Taliban and the Ashraf Qureshi expressed deep tions -- thousands of soldiers a meeting between Prime to implement Khan’s vision. longer cope with the inflow ended two decades of war Ghani government held direct talks. Failure of intra-Afghan have poured back into Afghan- appreciation for Pakistan’s Minister Imran Khan, PCB The News reported that of COVID-19 patients. as they took advantage of negotiations to make headway speaks of the inflexibility of assistance in the process of istan, with pressure growing sitting Chairman Ehsan Raja’s name was floated Meanwhile, ACB and the Pa- Biden’s decision to with- various Afghan parties, rather than any “duplicity” on the on Washington to extend the evacuation. Mani and Ramiz Raja at the by former cricketer Majid kistan Cricket Board (PCB) draw nearly all US troops part of Pakistan. Pakistan maintained that any withdrawal Foreign Minister Qureshi deadline. But the Taliban, who PM’s office on Monday. Khan. Incidentally, Majid are in contact and will soon from the country. of international forces must be accompanied with a nego- have so far sought to strike a apprised his Swedish coun- The PCB Chairman has Khan was the favourite to announce the dates and The airport has been the tiated settlement. Unfortunately, the decision to withdraw terpart of Pakistan’s per- more moderate tone, showed been informed that he take over as the PCB Chair- schedule for the series, sourc- scene of chaos since the Tali- forces was made without informing Pakistan. no willingness to compromise spective on the latest devel- would not be given another man three years back. At es informed the news outlet. ban seized the Afghan capital In the last week, Pakistan has helped hundreds of dip- opments in Afghanistan. on the US pullout. term in the office, well-in- that time, Majid Khan had Pakistan had also issued on August 15 as US and in- lomatic staff of several European countries and Afghans “If the US or UK were to He mentioned that in the formed sources said, adding backed Mani for the job. visas to Afghan cricketers, ternational forces try to evac- working at organisations like the World Bank and UN to last few days, he had been seek additional time to con- that Imran Khan will recom- Majid Khan, being a close Information Minister Fawad uate citizens and vulnerable evacuate safely. Pakistan expects all stakeholders in Af- tinue evacuations -- the an- in touch with several Euro- mend Ramiz Raja’s name to relative of Imran Khan, did Chaudhry had announced Afghans. A NATO official has ghanistan to respect fundamental human rights, including pean and other foreign min- swer is no. Or there would the PCB’s governing board not accept the proposal of Sunday, saying that he hoped said that at least 20 people the rights of women, while fulfilling their commitment to be consequences,” Taliban isters to exchange views on for the coveted post. taking the position. This they will bring “smiles to the have died in and around the ensure that Afghan territory is not used by international Afghanistan. spokesman Suhail Shaheen After meeting the Prime time, he has expressed his faces of their people”. airport in the past week. terrorists against any other country. – DNA told Sky News on Monday. Qureshi underlined that Staying beyond the agreed no other country wanted a deadline would be “extend- peaceful and stable Afghani- ing occupation”, he added. West Indies stan more than Pakistan. The airport has been the Laliga: Real Madrid draw with He said Pakistan had con- scene of chaos since the Tal- sistently advocated for an iban seized the Afghan cap- bowled out for inclusive political settle- ital on August 15 as US and Levante in 6-goal thriller ment in Afghanistan as the best way forward and had international forces try to MADRID: Vinicius came off side level 1-1 just seconds evacuate citizens and vulner- 150 in 1st innings been supporting efforts in the bench to score a pair of after the re-start when he that direction. able Afghans. A NATO official KINGSTON: Pakistan bowled out West Indies for 150 goals and help Real Madrid beat Lucas Vazquez and has said that at least 20 peo- He emphasized that the in the first in - avoid defeat at Levante in a squeezed a shot past Cour- immediate priority was to ple have died in and around nings of sec- 3-3 thriller on Sunday night tois. Levante remained on the airport in the past week. ensure safety, security and ond test. Pa- at the Estadio Ciutat de Va- the front foot and a sweet- protection of rights of all An Afghan security guard kistan players lencia. The first half was as ly-hit right-footed volley has been killed in a firefight Afghans. He said that as a have put up a straightforward as possible from an unmarked Jose responsible member of the between unknown gunmen terrific fight for Los Blancos, punctuated Campana off an inch-perfect and Afghan forces at the international community, against West by a Gareth Bale strike, but cross from De Frutos gave Pakistan was fully facilitat- north gate of Kabul airport, Indies in the their defence would unravel Levante a 2-1 lead before the German military said, ing several European coun- ongoing Test at the start of the second the hour mark. tries, international organiza- as thousands thronged the series. The stanza, with Levante striking The visibly annoyed Ancelot- airport, seeking to flee Tali- tions and media agencies to visitors near- twice to take the lead. How- ti went right to his bench and evacuate their nationals and ban rule. Three more people ly won the first Test but the Caribbeans did all the ever, Vinicius would provide a ball upfield to Benzema, ing freekick from Bale. made a trio of changes, with were injured in the gun battle employees and others from magic to seal the Test opener. West Indies won the the heroics as a substitute who charged in on goal At the other end, there was Marco Asensio, Vinicius and Afghanistan. Pakistan’s ef- on Monday morning that has first Test match by 1 wicket and took a 1-0 lead in the with his two goals, the sec- before cutting a pass back little from Levante, making Rodrygo on for Isco, Hazard also involved German and forts have been widely ac- two-match Test series. The second Test match is tak - ond of which serving as the to Bale and the Welshman for a relatively simple first and Bale, respectively. Min- knowledged. United States forces, the Ger- ing place at Sabina Park, Kingston in Jamaica. final score and equaliser. fired into net to make it 0-1. 45 minutes for Real Madrid utes later it was a long-await- man military said on Twitter. Foreign Minister Qureshi Pakistan has come roaring back into the second Test Coach Carlo Ancelotti hand- Real Madrid were very com- goalkeeper Thibaut Cour- ed return for right-back Dani highlighted the impor- after losing the first Test. West Indies won the toss and ed out a start to Isco, while fortable for the rest of the tois and the back four. Carvajal, who replaced Lu- tance of international com- Germany opted to bowl first. Pakistan batted first and scored the front three was led half with Isco at the controls As easy as the first half cas Vazquez. munity’s sustained engage- 302/9 and then declared the innings. Fawad Alam top- by Karim Benzema, Eden and Alaba a threat every was for Real Madrid, the Real Madrid were desperate ment with Afghanistan, in talks to scored with an unbeaten 124 runs with the help of 17 Hazard and Bale. Ancelotti time he had the ball. Nev- second half started in the for a response, and one of both in areas of humani- fours. Pakistan captain Babar Azam chipped in with could not have asked for a ertheless, they failed to add most complicated fashion the new introductions would tarian arena and economic continue... 75 with the help of 13 fours. Kemar Roach and Jayden better start from his men, on to their lead, with the possible for the visitors and duly deliver, as Vinicius sustenance. Seales bowled well and took 3 wickets each. – DNA with David Alaba looping best chance being a swerv- Roger quickly had the home equalised 2-2. – DNA Foreign Minister Qureshi From Page 01 informed FM Ann Linde of “We are holding talks with the his upcoming visit to neigh- United States, Turkey and oth- boring countries of Afghani- er partners with the goal of al- stan to consult them on the lowing the airport to continue US focus on Afghan evacuations, pledges open S China Sea developing situation. to operate a civilian operation handling of the withdrawal of U.S. forces be convincing leaders in Singapore and Singapore’s Lee said that perceptions of Both the foreign ministers to fly these people out,” he DNA and the chaotic evacuation after the light- Vietnam that Washington’s commitment to U.S. resolve and commitment to the region expressed the resolve fur- told reporters. Germany will ning takeover by the Taliban. Southeast Asia is firm and not a parallel to would be determined by “what the U.S. ther to strengthen bilateral SINGAPORE: US Vice President Kama- “also continue to talk to the “We hope Afghanistan does not become an Afghanistan. “Today, we are in Singapore to does going forward, how it repositions it- relations in all spheres es- la Harris said on Monday during a visit to Taliban about this and will do epicentre for terrorism again,” said Lee, stress and reaffirm our enduring relation- self in the region, how it engages its broad pecially in trade, education Singapore that the United States was fo- this also after the withdrawal adding that Singapore had offered transport ship to this country and in this region, and range of friends and partners and allies...” and innovation. cusing on evacuation efforts taking place in of US troops,” he added. aircraft to help with evacuations. to reinforce a shared vision of a free and Singapore is not a U.S. treaty ally, but re- The foreign minister ex- Afghanistan and that there would be plenty With tens of thousands crowd- Part of Harris’s task during the trip will open Indo Pacific region,” Harris said. mains one of its strongest security partners tended an invitation to his of time to analyse the context of the troop ing to the airport in a bid to in the region with deep trade ties. Howev- Swedish counterpart to withdrawal. Harris met with Singapore’s flee Afghanistan after the Tal- er, it also seeks to balance its relationships visit Pakistan at an appro- Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Pres- iban swept back into power, with the United States and China by not tak- priate time. The two for- ident Halimah Yacob during a trip aimed at the situation on the ground ing sides. The country is home to the big- eign ministers agreed to bolstering ties with partners in the region is “dangerous”, said Maas. gest port in Southeast Asia, and supports remain in contact. as part of Washington’s efforts to counter “The situation at and around continued free navigation in the area, where China’s growing economic and security in- the airport has become more China is growing increasingly assertive - a fluence. “There is going to be plenty of time Pakistan chaotic in the last hours,” he concern U.S. officials plan to address dur- to analyse what has happened and what has said, urging people not to ing Harris’ visit to the region, which also taken place in the context of the withdraw- working... head to the site on their own includes a trip to Vietnam. al from Afghanistan,” Harris said during as it was not certain that they “I reaffirmed in our meeting the United a joint news conference with Singapore’s can reach the military part of States’ commitment to working with our al- From Page 01 prime minister. the airport where evacuation lies and partners around the Indo Pacific to he said adding the interna- “But right now we are singularly focused on flights run by NATO allies uphold the rules based international order, tional community wanted evacuating American citizens, Afghans who were running. German forces and freedom of navigation, including in the Pakistan to promote an in- have worked with us and Afghans who are were “using every possible South China Sea,” said Harris. The disputed clusive arrangement in Af- vulnerable, including women and children option... to bring Germans South China Sea, a strategic waterway with ghanistan. Afghanistan had and that is our singular focus at this time,” and vulnerable Afghans safely potential oil and gas riches, has competing a number of ethnic groups said Harris. U.S. President Joe Biden has to the airport,” he said. claims by China, Vietnam, the Philippines, which had a role to play, he faced criticism at home and abroad over his Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei. explained. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Turkey Briefs provides vocational Uzbekistan’s trainings for foreign TTO Afghans reaches $21 billion Agencies ANKARA: Turkey is provid- News Desk ing vocational trainings for illegal Afghan immigrants TASHKENT: In January-Ju- hosted in the immigration ly 2021, Uzbekistan’s for- removal centers in the coun- eign trade turnover (FTT) try following the Taliban’s reached US$21.56 billion, takeover of Afghanistan, which, compared to the Turkish media reported on same period in 2020, in- August 23. creased by US$1.98 billion Along with the healthcare (an increase of 10.1%), the services and food, the immi- State Statistics Committee grants are provided with vo- of Uzbekistan said. cational trainings to ensure Of the total volume of the that they become employed FTT, exports amounted to upon their return to Afghan- US$8.11 billion (by Janu- istan, the report said. ary-July 2020, there was a de- An immigration removal crease by 2.0%), and imports center in Van that is hosting – US$13.44 billion US dollars 750 Afghan immigrants, has (an increase of 19.0%). As been provided with a psy- a result, the foreign trade chosocial support center, turnover amounted to a pas- a gym and children’s play- sive balance in the amount of grounds. Turkish language US$5.33 billion. courses and handicraft Among the 20 large part- courses are also given to im- ner countries in foreign migrants in this center. economic activity, there is Irregular migrants caught also an active foreign trade by the security forces on balance with four countries, the Iranian border and in in particular with such the city center of Van are countries as Afghanistan, DOHA: Ambassador of China o Qatar Zhou Jian called on Pakistan ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah. The two ambassadors discussed recent first brought to the Van Pro- Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and regional developments and other issues of mutual concern & agreed to continue to maintain close coordination. – DNA vincial Police Department. Turkey. The remaining 16 Action is taken against countries maintain a pas- those who are found to have sive balance of foreign trade a terrorist connection or to turnover be involved in a crime. Today Uzbekistan carries Immigrants are hosted up out trade relations with 174 Chinese-Arab co-op embraces to a year at the removal countries of the world. The centers. After the contact largest volume of foreign with the relevant country trade turnover was recorded consulates, the immigrants with the PRC (18.7%), the are sent back to their coun- Russian Federation (17.3%), new opportunities amid Covid tries. Currently, 7,500 Af- Kazakhstan (10.3%), Tur- ghan migrants are expected key (8.7%), the Republic of China, the largest trading partner of Arab states, has the confidence to further expand to be sent once the Kabul Korea (4.9%), Kyrgyzstan Airport restores its routine (2.4%) and Germany (1.9%). cooperation with Arab countries in emerging fields such as the digital economy, new energy operation. Kyrgyzstan’s and AI, said Chinese Minister Qian Keming via videolink at the opening ceremony tional event. A child learns about local culture Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and In line with the current needs of the two sides, People COVID-19 Foreign Desk through a VR device at the Morocco pavilion of Tunisia made speeches via video, aiming to at- the digital economy and clean energy have evacuated as the fifth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, tract more investment and business. become the focus of this year’s event, creat- cases hit BEIJING: The fifth China-Arab States Expo, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Data shows that 277 deals worth an ap- ing new opportunities and space for further wildfire hits held as scheduled despite the COVID-19 pan- Region, Aug. 22, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] proximate total of 156.7 billion yuan cooperation. In the UAE’s economic recovery 174,148 demic, concluded on Sunday in Yinchuan, The China-Arab States Expo has enhanced (about 24 billion U.S. dollars) were signed plan announced in 2020, the UAE government Greek island capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Au- bilateral enterprise cooperation and non-gov- at the expo, covering fields including said it will encourage investment in the digital BISHKEK: The number of tonomous Region. During the four-day event, ernmental exchanges in a pragmatic and in- electronic information, clean energy, new economy in the long term, focusing on cut- confirmed COVID-19 cases delegates from home and abroad saw 277 novative way, said Nasser Bouchiba, president materials, green food, and capacity co- ting-edge technologies such as 5G and AI in Agencies in Kyrgyzstan has reached projects inked and reached common ground in of the Africa-China Cooperation Association operation. Arab countries and China are order to promote digital transformation and 174,148 on Monday as 228 fields of cooperation such as the digital econo- for Development in Morocco. He said it has highly complementary in their economies economic recovery. ATHENS: Scores of fire- new cases were registered my and clean energy. injected strong impetus into mutual develop- and enjoy broad cooperation prospects, People visit the digital economy exhibition fighters backed by wa- in the past 24 hours, the Re- China, the largest trading partner of Arab ment, playing a leading and demonstrative which drives the continuous development area of the fifth China-Arab States Expo in Yin- ter-dropping aircraft battled publican Headquarters for states, has the confidence to further expand role for Arab states and China to jointly build a of practical bilateral cooperation based on chuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autono- a forest fire that broke out Combating COVID-19 said. cooperation with Arab countries in emerging high-quality Belt and Road. mutual benefit, Moroccan Prime Minister mous Region, Aug. 22, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] early Monday on the south- The number of recoveries fields such as the digital economy, new ener- Facing the pandemic and profound global Saad Eddine El Othmani said via video. A report on 2021 Chinese-Arab trade and ern part of Greece’s Evia has climbed to 166,702 after gy and artificial intelligence (AI), said Chinese changes, participants from China and Arab “The signed projects reflect that the expo economic cooperation released at the expo island, less than two weeks 394 patients were reported Vice Commerce Minister Qian Keming via vid- states said they believed the two sides need has become an important platform to add predicts Arab states will have an increased de- after an inferno decimated to have been cured and the eolink at the opening ceremony. more than ever to seek common development new momentum for the Belt and Road Initi- mand for information infrastructure for years. its northern part. death toll rose to 2,489 with As one of the expo’s guest countries, Morocco and tap cooperation potential. ative (BRI) and bring about huge opportuni- Some Arab countries lack the capabilities to The fire was burning near five new deaths recorded in erected a national pavilion with an area of over The expo, which was downsized this year for ties for the complementary advantages and build communication networks, which means the village of Fygia where the past day. 300 square meters, in which visitors could COVID-19 prevention and control, attracted open development of countries and regions huge market opportunities for Chinese en- two neighbourhoods have Currently, there are 3,534 gain an overview of its culture, tourism, aer- thousands of enterprises from home and along the Belt and Road,” said Zhao Yong- terprises that are experienced in engineering been evacuated and was active cases in the country ospace and renewable energy development. abroad at its offline and online sessions. Sen- qing, executive vice-chairman of Ningxia re- design and construction and have strong capa- moving toward the coastal with 1,375 patients in hos- It also held a trade and investment promo- ior officials from countries such as the United gional government. bilities to serve overseas markets. tourist village of Marma- pitals and 2,159 patients ri, where authorities were being treated at home. A to- preparing boats to evacuate tal of 3,364 tests have been people if needed, according conducted over the past day. Cultural activities in Borisov City Afghan media not to Athens News Agency. The Central Asian coun- Forty-six firefighters were try has started COVID-19 battling flames fanned by vaccine jabs on March 29. facing any problem high winds -- assisted by To date, a total of 635,867 20 fire engines, three wa- people have been vaccinat- after Taliban takeover ter-dropping airplanes and ed with the first dose, and two helicopters, the Greek 356,215 people with the Afghan Newscaster Abasin told fire brigade said. second dose. –APP Pakistani media in Kabul that Authorities have boats on standby off Marmari. Evia there was no pressure on them is northeast of the capital Unvaccinated Athens. The civil protection au- citizens DNA thorities had announced barred from on Sunday a “very high ISLAMABAD: Afghan risk” of fire for many areas Journalists in Kabul on of Greece on Monday. entering malls Monday said they were not facing any difficulties Foreign Desk in the discharge of their Iran professional duties ever resumes fuel BAKU: Azerbaijan will ban since the takeover of government was very tough unvaccinated citizens’ entry Taliban in Afghanistan. and dangerous for the me- exports to to large shopping centers and Aryana Television Network dia as they were receiving catering facilities as of Sep- Newscaster Zmaryalai Aba- direct threats. Afghanistan tember 1, Interior Ministry’s sin told Pakistani media CEO of Aryana Television Spokesman Elshad Hajiyev Amin represented the Embassy. vskaya, enchanted the participants in Kabul that there was no Network Sharif Hassaryar said on August 23. The official DNA The program included a documentary with a rousing performance on the pressure on them and ser- said that he has not wit- Foreign Desk stressed that in case of the vi- about widely known Pakistani calligra- Pakistani composition “Sanu ek pal vices were being provided nessed any change in their olation of this rule, the owner BORISOV: The Embassy held a cultural pher Sadequian. On the occasion, a po- chain naan aawe”. to the masses. working after the Taliban LONDON: Iran restarted of such facilities but not the event at the Central library of Borisov in etic recital (in Belarusian) of a Ghazal Following this, the audience was intro- The newscaster said that takeover and things were exports of gasoline and citizens will be fined. collaboration with the Library and the by Pakistani poetess Fehmida Riaz, was duced with the genesis and evolution of the media in Afghanistan moving on in routine. gasoil to Afghanistan a few Citizens who received the first Centre for Children and Youth Creativi- delivered by the Belarusian translator Pakistani truck art. Artists, Iqbal Khan was working with maturity. He said that female staff days ago, following a request dose of the vaccine against ty in Borisov district on 19 August 2021. Svetlana Bykova. and Tariq Khan also had a truck art He said that the last one was also working at the tele- from the Taliban, Iran’s COVID-19 will be allowed to Deputy Head of Mission Abdullah A Belarusian violinist, Nina Pruzhano- master class for the local enthusiasts. year of Dr Ashraf Ghani’s vision channel as usual. Oil, Gas and Petrochemical enter the above-mentioned Products Exporters’ Union facilities, Hajiyev added. said on Monday. Meanwhile, chairman of the The Sunni Muslim group country’s Union for Manage- seized power in Afghanistan ment of Medical Territorial US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban’s rise last week as the United States Units (TABIB) wrote in his and its allies withdrew troops Twitter account today that 96 The 70-year-old envoy spent years as Washington’s point man for talks with the Taliban after a 20-year war. percent of citizens who were The price of gasoline in Af- infected with coronavirus that paved the way for the deal to end the US’s longest war and exit Afghanistan ghanistan reached $900 per (COVID-19) and hospitalized tonne last week as many ing the collapse of the US-backed Pakistan’s custody to kick-start the and other international armed in Azerbaijan from March panicked Afghans drove out Agencies government in the face of an over- initiative, with the two sides cob- groups, and to begin talking to the to date are unvaccinated cit- of cities, fearing reprisals whelming blitzkrieg. bling together an agreement chart- Afghan government. In hindsight, izens. In the same post, he and a return to a harsh ver- WASHINGTON: If one individual The Department of State said last ing US withdrawal after nearly 20 the agreement appears to have been called on citizens to be vacci- sion of Islamic law the Tali- could bring peace to Afghanistan, week the envoy remained in Qatar, years of conflict. little more than a string of American nated and thereby reduce the ban imposed when in power US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad touted working the phones in hopes of en- During months of negotiations in concessions. The US was leaving level of threat posed by the two decades ago. himself as the man for the job. couraging a diplomatic settlement. Qatar, Khalilzad was said to have Afghanistan without a ceasefire and COVID-19 pandemic. To counter the price spike, In the end, however, the seasoned But the deal he had hoped could end developed a close rapport with the had not even established a frame- It should be noted that Pres- the new Taliban government diplomat seems to have overseen the war had actually unleashed disas- Taliban delegation. work for a future peace process, idential Aide Shahmar Mov- asked Shi’ite Iran to keep the nothing more than the demise of the ter. Husain Haqqani, a senior fellow Pictures published online showed something that would be vital for sumov announced on August borders open for traders. republic he helped assemble. at the Hudson Institute, said Khal- the gregarious envoy sharing laughs locking down a settlement to end 20 that residents over the age “The Taliban sent messag- The 70-year-old envoy spent years ilzad told successive US presidents and smiles with Taliban negotiators, the war. Rather than securing com- of 18 will be required to intro- es to Iran saying ‘you can as Washington’s point man for talks eager to withdraw their troops that stirring resentment in Afghanistan promises from the Taliban in the duce COVID-19 passports for continue the exports of pe- with the Taliban that paved the way he had a peace deal, but it was in fact where war raged. months following the deal, Khalilzad troleum products’,” Hamid entering public catering es- for the deal to end the US’s longest a surrender. Khalilzad had shaped embryonic But when the US withdrawal deal piled more pressure on the Afghan Hosseini, board member and tablishments, hotels and large war and exit Afghanistan. “He negotiated poorly, emboldened governments in Afghanistan and was finally signed in February 2020 government – strong-arming the spokesperson at the Iranian shopping centers. That milestone came after more the Taliban, and pretended that talks Iraq following successive US inva- at a lavish ceremony in Doha, Khal- palace into releasing thousands of union in Tehran, told Reu- No requirements on COV- than a year of intense shuttle diplo- would yield a power-sharing agree- sions, gaining a reputation for bring- ilzad had secured nothing more than Taliban prisoners who immediately ters, adding that some Irani- ID-19 vaccination will im- macy during which Khalilzad visited ment even though the Taliban had ing disparate groups to the table. mostly nebulous assurances from bolstered their ranks. an traders had been cautious posed for Baku metro passen- foreign capitals, attended summits no intention to share power,” Haqqa- Washington’s decision to pursue the Taliban about any future peace. To add to Kabul’s woes, the agree- due to security concerns. gers and for buyers in grocery at glitzy hotels, and gave speeches at ni told AFP. talks followed years of rising vio- “Khalilzad prised… just one strong ment effectively set off a countdown, Iranian exports began a few stores, while the decision to prestigious think-tanks. The Taliban Khalilzad took control of the US-Af- lence in Kabul where the Taliban commitment – that they would not with the US promising to pull all of days ago, after the Taliban cut reopen theaters and cinemas were ready to discuss a compromise, ghan portfolio in 2018 after the unleashed chaos by sending waves attack the US and ‘its allies’,” wrote its remaining troops from Afghani- tariffs on imports of fuel from is expected to be made in he assured his audiences. Trump administration named him of suicide bombers into the Afghan Kate Clark of the Afghanistan Ana- stan by May 2021 – a deadline later Iran up to 70%, Hosseini add- the future depending on the Once a prolific social media voice, a special envoy overseeing negotia- capital. Khalilzad secured the re- lysts Network in a new report. extended until September. US Pres- ed, showing an official docu- further epidemiological situa- Khalilzad has gone silent since the tions with the Taliban. The new as- lease of the Taliban’s co-founder More vague were promises from ident Joe Biden later brought back ment from Afghan Customs tion, Movsumov said. Taliban returned to power follow- signment followed a storied career. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar from the Taliban to abandon al-Qaeda the date to August 31. organisation. IslamabadTUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 | PWWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST PML-N Briefs rejects EVMs, PM Khan directs to ensure PMDA Covid death toll hits DNA 25,000 mark implementation of SNC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim The PM stressed that Islamic history and the life and teachings of holy Prophet Hazrat League-N Shaheen Hanif (PML-N) Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Sallam Khatim-un Nabiyeen should be taught to the children spokesper- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan son Mar- marked a grim milestone riyum Au- Monday morning as its Khayam Abbasi rangzeb has coronavirus death toll PM reviews Dubai rejected the Electronic Voting reached 25,000. The Na- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Machines (EVM) and Paki- tional Command and Op- has directed to ensure immediate imple- Expo 2020 preparations stan Media Development Au- eration Centre’s website mentation of single national curriculum thority (PMDA) on Monday. reported 80 deaths from with the cooperation of provincial govern- ISLAMABAD: Chairing a review meeting on preparations regarding Dubai Expo 2020, in In a statement, Marriyum Au- the last 24 hours Monday ments. He was chairing a meeting regarding Islamabad today, Imran Khan directed the provincial governments to finalize the prepara- rangzeb termed the election morning, pushing the total enforcement of uniform syllabus, in Islama- tions for Expo 2020 to be held in Dubai. reforms introduced by PM to 25,003. bad on Monday. He said special focus should be given to projects like Ravi River Project, Central Business and the proposed PMDA as An additional 3,772 pos- The Prime Minister stressed that Islamic District as well as tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Areas, promotion of black laws. “The PMDA can- itive coronavirus cases history and the life and teachings of holy domestic mineral resources, IT and religious tourism to attract international investment not conceal its government’s were recorded by the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Sallallaho Alai- in these sectors. He also directed the provinces including Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu incompetence, ineligibility, NCOC over the last 24 he Wa Sallam Khatim-un Nabiyeen should and Kashmir to highlight all provincial projects. and corruption,” she said. hours after taking 53,881 be taught to the children. He said Seerat un The Prime Minister emphasized that during the Expo, special focus should be given to The PML-N spokesperson tests. The positivity rate Nabi Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Sallam is a beacon and changes be brought according to the highlight the abundant investment opportunities in Pakistan. also maintained that the de- now stands at 7%. of light for our young generation. requirements. Chairing another meeting on the progress on establishment of special technology zones in velopment of EVM is aimed Pakistan’s total number Imran Khan noted that Seerat-un-Nabi Sal- The Prime Minister directed that syllabus the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan directed to ensure one window operation for the at election rigging. She also of cases now stands at lallaho Alaihe Wa Sallam provides the best for grade six to twelve should be finalized convenience of the business community to protect them from any kind of inconvenience. said that said that the PML-N 1,127,584, with 89,919 ac- panacea to all social issues. He said the by the end of this year. The Prime Minister said the government is providing every facility to the investors and rejects the EVMs and PMDA tive cases, 1,012,662 recov- most important aspects of the life of holy Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood business community regarding special technology zones available in any country of the as they are both unconstitu- ered and 25,003 deaths. Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Sallallaho Alai- briefed the meeting about the various as- world. He said promoting technology in the country, building strong partnerships between tional. Marriyum Aurangzeb COVID-19 infections are he Wa Sallam Khatim un Nabiyeen are eth- pects of Seerat un Nabi made part of sylla- educational institutions, the industrial sector and government agencies, and providing a further said that the PML-N decreasing in Pakistan, ics and good manners. bus. It was informed that a detailed consul- conducive environment for young people to showcase their talents is among top priorities will not let anyone deprive the with 3,628 new infections The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction tation was held with the religious scholars for the government. people of their right to vote or reported on average each over the Education Ministry’s so far per- of all schools of thought in this regard. The meeting was informed that the purpose of establishing special technology zones in their freedom of expression. day. That’s 62% of the formance for enforcement of the national The meeting was informed that emphasis the country is to ensure technology transfer, foreign investment, manpower development, Earlier, the joint committee peak — the highest daily curriculum. He said the implementation of has also been laid on the standard of exami- research and development, job creation and increase exports in the field of technology to of the media organizations average reported on June the syllabus should constantly be reviewed nation and the teachers’ training. create import substitutes. – DNA including PBS, APNS, CPNE, 17. Pakistan has adminis- PFUJ and AEMEND had to- tered at least 46,456,077 tally rejected the proposed doses of COVID vaccines PMDA Bill and termed the so far. ‘Up to Rs250 mn concept an unconstitutional Assuming every person and draconian law against needs 2 doses, that’s fine on TV channels the freedom of press and ex- enough to have vaccinated pression. In a joint statement, about 10.7% of the coun- representatives of media try’s population. under PMDA’ organisations said that the During the last week re- (Pemra) was a rich organ- impression was given that ported, Pakistan averaged DNA isation, “but unfortunately the media organisations had about 594,775 doses ad- it didn’t spend a penny on no serious objections to the ministered each day. At ISLAMABAD: Federal Minis- journalists’ training, research PMDA. All representatives that rate, it will take a fur- ter for Infor- and digital media since its were unanimous in rejecting ther 73 days to administer mation and formation.” He said there the PMDA draft. The minis- enough doses for another Broadcast- were currently seven laws try is continuously trying to 10% of the population. ing Fawad regulating media in Pakistan. give the impression that sec- Chaudhry “Social media is dealt by the tions of the media fraternity Taliban hold has said the PTA, press is managed by the are supporting the ministry proposed Press Council, the electronic on this draconian attempt to first Loya Pakistan Media Development media is dealt by Pemra, la- muzzle the press. Authority (PMDA) will be au- bour regulations are looked Jirga after thorised to impose a fine [on after by Implementation Tri- US grants TV channels] of up to Rs250 bunal for Newspapers Em- take-over million against the current ployees (ITNE), while the Pfizer vaccine upper limit of Rs1 million in Audit Bureau of Circulation existing laws. (ABC) deals with newspaper full approval Agencies In an interactive session with registrations.” digital broadcasters on Mon- He reiterated that all the KABUL: After taking over day, the minister pointed out laws were being abolished to Agencies Kabul by Taliban on Au- that the Pakistan Electronic replace them with the one au- ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador Nong Rong in a meeting with JUI-F chief gust 15, without firing a Media Regulatory Authority thority — the PMDA. WASHINGTON: The US single bullet, the Taliban Molana Fazl ur Rehman. – DNA Food and Drug Adminis- Monday held first Loya Jir- tration on Monday fully ga which was attended by approved Pfizer’s Covid-19 more than 800 Ulema and Paralympic Games: vaccine for people aged 16 representatives of various ‘Solid evidence of money and older, a move expected to Afghan political leadership trigger a new wave of vaccine and communities. Amb. Matsuda mandates as the Delta vari- Taliban’s leader and an im- ant batters the country. “The portant member of Doha laundering by the big fish’ FDA’s approval of this vaccine negotiators team Molvi extends good wishes is a milestone as we continue Amir Khan Mutaqqi chaired NAB is committed to the said NAB was the focal insti- wards performance of their to battle the COVID-19 pan- the Jirga. Zubair Ahmad logical conclusion of mega tution of Pakistan under the national responsibilities in Staff Report demic,” acting FDA Commis- Speaking to the Jirga’s corruption cases by utiliz- UN Convention against cor- eradication of corruption sioner Janet Woodcock said in participants, Molvi Mutaq- ISLAMABAD: Justice ing all available resources ruption and the chairman from the country. ISLAMABAD: The ambas- a statement. “While millions qi said Taliban wanted an Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB as per law. He said that NAB of SAARC Anti-Corruption He said that NAB has recov- sador of Japan to Pakistan of people have already safely inclusive government of chaired a meeting to review had constituted a Combined Forum. He said NAB was ered Rs. 822 billion directly Matsuda Kuninori has ex- received COVID-19 vaccines, Islamic Emirates of Afghan- overall performance of Investigation Team (CIT) to considered a role model or- and indirectly since its in- tended good wishes and we recognize that for some, istan, which would be rep- NAB at NAB Headquarters. benefit from the collective ganization in SAARC coun- ception and there are 1273 success to Pakistani ath- the FDA approval of a vaccine resented by all the political Chairman NAB has said wisdom of senior superviso- tries. The Chairman said corruption cases, having letes participating in the may now instill additional con- parties and members of the that NAB has solid evidence ry officers. that NAB from Oct 2017 to an accumulative volume of Tokyo Paralympic Games fidence to get vaccinated.” Afghan communities. of money-laundering of bil- He said the CIT had the June, 2021 has recovered approximately Rs. 1300 bil- which were scheduled to Taliban’s Spokesman Za- lions of rupees by the big services of director, addi- Rs 535 billion from corrupt lion, are under trial in var- kick off on Tuesday. bihullah Mujahid speaking fish which were laundered tional director, investigation elements which is a record ious accountability courts. Two Pakistani athletes Punjab to to the Jirga said there was by opening fake accounts officer, legal counsel and ex- achievement as compared The performance of NAB were featuring in the To- was “Moving Forward” and no need of any fear as all in the names of ‘falooda perts of the monetary and to other years which shows has been lauded by reputed kyo Paralympic Games in- the theme for the opening ban entry were safe in Afghanistan walas’, ‘chhabri walas’ and land revenue department a commitment and dedi- national and international cluding Haider Ali and Ms. ceremony for the Paralym- and no one should leave ‘paupar walas’. He said that which is lending quality. He cation of NAB officers to- institutions. Anila Baig. pics is “We Have Wings”. of Tiktokers the country. The Bureau is the focal “Congratulations to the While expressing his good He said men and women organization of Pakistan athletes, coaches, support- wishes and solidarity on the in parks would work to help build the under the United National ing staff and the families of occasion of Tokyo Paralym- Islamic Emirates of Afghan- Convention against Corrup- the Pakistan’s Paralympic pics, the President of Paki- istan. He urged those who tion (UNCAC). Pakistan is Team for their resilience stan’s Milestone Society for DNA wanted to leave the country the only country with whom to compete in the Games Special Persons, Muham- LAHORE: The Punjab gov- to stay and play their role in China has signed a memo- especially during the time mad Shafiq ur Rehman, also ernment has decided to uplift of their country. randum of understanding of challenging COVID-19 congratulated the Pakistani ban the entry of TikTok- Earlier, The Taliban have (MoU) for eradication of situation. I am sure that the athletes for their dedication ers and YouTubers to the appointed an acting head corruption. He said that Pakistani Paralympians will and hard work for the Tokyo parks across the province, it of the Afghanistan central NAB has proved that its do their best for their coun- Paralympic Games. actions against corrupt ele- emerged Monday. bank to help ease growing try,” he said in a statement “Due to the COVID-19 pan- Only national media will re- economic turmoil, more ments are across the board issued here. demic situation, Pakistan as NAB does not believe portedly be allowed to shoot than a week after the After an impressive Tokyo team could not participate videos in parks. group seized the capital in victimization. The per- Olympics finished on August with a large contingent but formance of NAB is being The development comes Kabul, a statement says. 8, the Tokyo Paralympics be- still we are praying and hop- after multiple incidents of reviewed regularly on the gins on Tuesday (August 24) ing for the two Pakistani basis of a monitoring and violence and harassment Overall theme for both the athletes to perform well and against women came to light Taliban name evaluation system. Olympics and Paralympics win medals for the country.” in parks during public holi- acting head of days in the province. Content creators are usually seen in central bank public places making videos for their followers. In one such scenario, a TikToker oreign esk China to help Pakistan deal with terrorism F D was groped and assaulted The spokesperson Wang Wenbin urged the Pakistan side to arrest the perpetrators by a mob of around 400 men KABUL: The Taliban have in Greater Iqbal Park on In- appointed an acting head of Gwadar blast and punish them as soon as possible dependence Day while she of the Afghanistan central was recording a video for her families and injured. stan. the few Chinese who stayed there, To yet another question, he bank to help ease growing channel. The assault sparked Agencies The spokesperson urged the Paki- “Now our embassy there is op- he said, the Chinese embassy was stressed that the US was an im- economic turmoil, more anger across the country. stan side to arrest the perpetrators erating normally. Most Chinese in close contact with them, given portant perpetrator and biggest than a week after the Sources said that permission BEIJING: China would contin- and punish them as soon as possi- nationals in Afghanistan have re- them guidelines on strengthening external factor for the Afghan group seized the capital to make videos for social ue to work with Pakistan to deal ble. He said the Pakistani side had turned to China beforehand with the awareness of safety and taken issue. “It cannot leave the mess Kabul, a statement says. media will be conditional on with the threat of terrorism and given proper treatment to the in- the arrangement made by our relevant measures coordinated without doing anything.” He said Haji Mohammad Idris was the submission of a script in protect the safety of the Chinese jured Chinese personnel, adding, embassy,” he said. With regards to with the Afghanistan side to offer- that the US also pledged clearly named as acting governor advance, while security per- people and personnel in Paki- the Pakistani authorities had said ing security guarantees for them. that it wanted help Afghanistan of the central bank to help sonnel deployed at the parks stan, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s they would take every effort to en- Noting reports of the announce- to maintain stability with peace, bring order to a war-crip- will monitor Tiktokers and Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said sure the safety of the Chinese per- ment of the government frame- reconstruction and development. pled economy, which has YouTubers. on Monday. sonnel projects in Pakistan. work by Afghan Taliban in near fu- “We hope the US will match its been adrift for more than According to the sources, the “Terrorism is the common enemy He called on all regional countries ture, he said that China’s position words with deeds and shoulder its a week with banks closed Punjab government has also of mankind. China firmly opposes to collaborate in eradicating ter- on Afghan issue was consistent responsibility to honour its own and many government of- decided to ban entry with- any force using terrorism to seek rorist groups and upholding the and clear cut. “We hope Afghan- commitments in humanitarian fices empty. out family in all major parks geopolitical interests,” he said dur- common safety and development istan can form an inclusive open assistance and reconstruction,” He was expected to help while students in school and ing his regular briefing held here. interests of all the countries in broad-based government which he added. The spokesperson organise institutions and college uniforms will not be Expressing shock and condemning the region. Responding to a ques- adopts a foreign and domestic pol- said that China always adopted a address the economic is- allowed to enter parks either. the attack on a vehicle carrying the tion about Chinese nationals still icy that is prudent and moderate friendly policy towards entire Af- sues facing the population, The sources said, however, Chinese nationals in Gwadar, he of- in Afghanistan, he said that the so as to echo and meet the aspi- ghan people and added, “We have a statement from Taliban that Punjab Chief Minister fered condolence over killing of Pa- Chinese side was closely following ration and share will of the inter- provided substantial assistance to spokesman Zabihullah Mu- Usman Buzdar would give kistani personnel in the attack and the security of the Chinese insti- national community and its own socio-economic development in jahid said. final approval to this ban. conveyed sympathy to the bereaved tutions and personnel in Afghani- people,” he said. the country.” Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]