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IslamabadTuesday, June 22, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 President Ilham Aliyev Need to boost Harry Maguire lauds Pakistan’s support up Pak-China ready to return in international forums bilateral ties for England Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs PM warns of Peace in Afghanistan a must: FM civil war sans

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Foreign Min- a peace deal ister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said We only want peace and don't want to be peace in Af- ghanistan part of any confrontation, says Imran is a shared responsibility of all stake- Afghan Shujaat Hamza Ghani meets holders. Talking to media in Islamabad Monday, the For- leaders ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- political eign Minister has expressed ister Imran Khan has said concerns over speedy with- visit to US that Pakistan only wants leaders drawal of foreign forces from peace and don't want to be Afghanistan. The Minister bilateral part of any confrontation said sixty percent of foreign and urged the United States News Desk troops have already been issue: FO should first establish a polit- ISLAMABAD: Afghan pulled out. He said Pakistan ical settlement before leav- President Ashraf Ghani wants that withdrawal of the ing Afghanistan. (Monday) held a meeting taff eport forces and peace process S R In an interview with Jona- with prominent political BAKU: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Chief of occur in tandem. Terming ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on than Swan of Axios on HBO leaders, including former Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Afghanistan a divided house, Monday describing the visit aired on Monday, the Prime mujahideen figures, to dis- Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Alizada and Pakistan’s Ambassador Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Afghan leaders to Wash- Minister said that Pakistan cuss the peace process. to Azerbaijan Bilal Hayee are also present on the occasion. – DNA said Afghan government and ington DC as a “bilateral is- has suffered the most due to In a statement, Presiden- Peace Council do not seem sue”, hoped that the United the war against terrorism. tial Palace said that the focused in their approaches. States would continue its en- "Over 70,000 Pakistanis participants also empha- gagement and efforts for the embraced martyrdom due sized the importance of Budget success of Afghan peace pro- to US-Afghan war. We have focusing on the peace pro- cess. “The visit by the Afghan given sacrifices more than cess as a priority for the Is- will bring leaders to Washington DC is anybody else in this war." lamic Republic of Afghani- a bilateral issue. However, “In case the Taliban go for stan. Participants of the ‘economic I wish to reiterate our hope an all-out victory, there is meeting called the upcom- that US will continue its en- going to be an incredible ing trip by Afghan leaders revolution’ gagement and efforts for the amount of bloodshed and, to the US essential. success of Afghan Peace Pro- let me tell you, the coun- President Ghani and Ab- cess. Peace in Afghanistan try that is going to suffer dullah Abdullah are sched- DNA remains a shared objective,” uled to visit the United ISLAMABAD: Defence Min- FO Spokesperson said. Continued on Page 06 States on Friday. ister Pervez Khattak has PM Khan’s rebuffed the BAKU: Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa BAKU: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar opposition’s Bilawal regrets UK visit meeting with the Azerbaijan Defence Minister. Javed Bajwa paying respects to martyrs. – DNA criticism on govern- postponed ment’s economic policies, poor remains saying that budget 2021- 22 would bring “economic DNA President Ilham lauds revolution” in the country. deprived ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Addressing the ongoing ister Imran Khan has post- budget session in the Na- poned his visit to the U.K. tional Assembly on Mon- Nazir Siyal Budget that was scheduled for next day, the minister said that month. The Prime Minister Pakistan’s support KARACHI: Pakistan Peo- construction and industrial benefits was recently invited to the ple’s Party (PPP) Chairman sectors were booming due British Prime Minister Bo- Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said to the incentives given by everyone, ris Johnson in the telephon- COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed Pakistan Army’s on Monday that his party Prime Minister Imran Khan- ic conversation between the wanted that type of Pakistan says Tarin led government. The world two leaders. desire to further enhance bilateral military cooperation where poor could afford economy suffered a lot due Sources claimed that the ‘Roti, Kaprra aur Makan’. ments in Afghan Peace Process and to Covid-19 pandemic how- Zubair Ahmad Prime Minister decided Addressing a function held Special Correspondent bilateral defence and security cooper- ever Pakistan’s economy did not to visit Britain at this Army Chief in connection with the ISLAMABAD: Finance Min- ation in various fields were discussed not suffer a lot owing to pru- time due to the country’s birthday celebrations of his ister Shaukat Tarin has Mon- BAKU/RAWALPINDI: The Azerbaijan during the meetings. dent policies adopted by the internal security, political mother and former prime day said while addressing on President Ilham Aliyev has thanked pays respect Chief of Army Staff said that Pakistan PTI government, he added. and security situation in minister Benazir Bhutto the National Assembly floor Chief of Army Staff General Qamar and Azerbaijan share common values the region. Now sources (BB) in Karachi, he regret- that the reason for resorting Javed Bajwa for Pakistan support to based on rich cultural, religious and claim that PM Imran Khan to martyrs ted that ‘Naya Pakistan’ as to IMF bailout was to avoid Azerbaijan at all international forums. historical affinities and have tremen- Dr Moeed will travel to the U.K at the had been promised by the insolvency due to financial General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of BAKU: Army Chief General Qamar dous geo-strategic significance / po- end of this year. Sources PTI government deprived crises accumulated from Army Staff (COAS) on a two days long Javed Bajwa visited the Alley of tential for mutually beneficial and arrives in claimed that the Prime Min- the poor even of a loaf of the past govts. He said the official visit to Republic of Azerbaijan Martyrs and laid floral wreath enhanced cooperation at all forums, ister has decided that he bread. Bilawal said that PPP budget for the fiscal year called on His Excellency Mr Ilham there. The army chief paid his the statement said. Tajikistan would himself monitor the had raised voice for giving 2022 is for the benefit of Aliyev, President of the Republic of respects to the martyrs. Chief of Army Staff also expressed ISLAMABAD: National Se- post US troops withdrawal due share to the provinces in everyone and it ensures Azerbaijan and His Excellency Colonel Alley of Martyrs formerly Pakistan Army’s desire to further en- curity Ad- from Afghanistan ending water and other resources. small to medium loans to General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, known as the Kirov Park, is a hance bilateral military cooperation viser (NSA) people to help the indus- the 20-year long war. Minister of Defence of the Republic of cemetery and memorial in Baku, and regional partnership between Dr Moeed Continued on Page 06 tries and production grow. Azerbaijan at Baku, on Monday. Azerbaijan dedicated to those the two countries. Yusuf Mon- COVID-19 According to an Inter Services Public killed by the Soviet Army during Earlier on arrival at Ministry of De- day arrived in Relations (ISPR) statement, matters Black January 1990 and in the fence, Chief of Army Staff was also pre- Tajikistan to claims 30 of mutual interest, regional security First Nagorno-Karabakh War of sented a Guard of Honour by a smartly participate in the 16th meet- PIA to resume situation including recent develop- 1988–1994. – DNA turned out military contingent. ing of the Secretaries of the more lives Security Council of the SCO Thirty corona member states being held on flights to Canada Pakistan June 22, 23. The NSA would patients have died Pfizer to supply 13 million officially start his visit on in place. In the first phase, during past 24 hours condemns Tuesday with the commence- DNA PIA will start with three di- ment of the SCO meeting rect flights per week from vaccine doses to Pakistan Houthi and would also meet with KARACHI: A PIA spokes- Pakistan to Toronto. Saifullah his Tajik counterpart. person announced Monday The approval was given af- ISLAMABAD: The nation- Deliveries are planned during course of 2021 attacks that the national carrier will ter the PIA CEO assured the al tally on Monday of total during course of 2021 and “In the face of this global resume its direct flights to Canadian government that active COVID-19 cases was Khayam Abbasi we are deeply honored to health crisis, Pfizer’s pur- Pakistan reaffirms Toronto, Canada. the airline will be following recorded 34,020 with 907 work with the Pakistan pose 'breakthroughs that its full support Inside... The announcement came strict standard operating more people tested pos- ISLAMABAD: Pfizer Pa- government and to line up change patients’ lives' has and solidarity after Canadian officials al- procedures. It would be itive for the deadly virus kistan and BioNTech on our scientific and manu- taken on an even great- Food Safety Authority lowed PIA to resume its worth mentioning that the and 829 people recovered Monday announced an facturing resources toward er urgency. Our hope is with the brotherly to be extended to flights to Toronto, which PIA has already vaccinated from the disease during agreement with the Na- our shared goal of bringing that our vaccine will help Kingdom of whole province were earlier restricted to its entire crew and ground the last 24 hours. Thirty tional Disaster Manage- a COVID-19 vaccine to the make this happen.” Pfiz- – Page 02 cargo flights only, due to staff against COVID-19 and corona patients have died ment Authority (NDMA) people of Pakistan as quick- er and BioNTech aim to Saudi Arabia Plantation efforts to the surge in coronavirus is now in the process to vac- during past 24 hours, 28 to supply 13 million doses ly as possible,” said Syed manufacture more than revive lost butterflies cases. However, other trav- cinate all airline employees. of whom were under treat- of their COVID-19 Vaccine Muhammad Wajeehuddin, three billion doses of their DNA in twin cities el-related advisories relat- ment in the hospitals and (BNT162b2) to Pakistan. Country Manager Pfizer Pa- – Page 03 ing to Canada will remain Continued on Page 06 “Deliveries are planned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on two out of the hospitals. kistan in a statement. Continued on Page 06 Monday strongly condemned NAHE holds first the recent attacks launched round of provincial by Houthis towards the South- consultations ern region of Saudi Arabia and – Page 04 reaffirmed its support to the Russia’s global Pak, Japan mull cooperation in science & tech Kingdom’s security. “Pakistan outreach and Ambassador Kunninori Matsuda conveyed that Japan is more than willing to cooperate reaffirms its full support and Agenda 2030 solidarity with the brother- – Page 05 and work towards diversifying the relationship in various fields ly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its secu- Sultans qualify for Technology and has made commendable HBL PSL 6 final after rity and territorial integrity,” a Ansar M Bhatti contributions in this area. FO statement said. It said the win over United Shibli Faraz added that Pakistan would – Page 06 attacks threatened the lives ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for like to benefit from its expertise espe- of innocent people besides Yerevan’s refusal Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has cially towards the increase in exports violating the territorial integ- of minefield maps said that Pakistan enjoys excellent rela- of engineering goods. The federal min- rity of the Kingdom, adding aggravates situation tions with Japan and is desirous of diver- ister emphasized that Science and that “we call for immediate – Page 07 sifying this relationship in various fields Technology provides the main foun- cessation of such attacks”. “It ‘World should stop especially Science and Technology. dation of any Country’s economy and is commendable that the co- India from illegal Talking to the Ambassador of Japan Kun- there can be no better country than alition forces successfully in- actions in IIOJK’ inori Matsuda who met him in Islamabad Japan for cooperation in this field. tercepted the explosive-laden – Page 08 on Monday, the minister said that Japan drones and destroyed them,” is the pioneer in the field of Science and Continued on Page 06 the statement added. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Boats Briefs removed Food Safety Authority to be from Saiful 443,857 Malook, people extended to whole province Kunhar vaccinated PESHAWAR: Following the FAISALABAD: As many vision of PTI government to as 443,857 people have so Atif Khan said that automation system would be introduced to enhance working of provide clean and green visit- far been vaccinated against food safety authority with the assistance of KP Info Technology Board. The minister ing spots to the tourists and COVID-19 in Faisalabad in the wake of recent visit of district. District Health Of- also directed measures for extension of food safety authority to whole province the Chief Secretary & Khy- ficer Dr. AtaulMun’im said ber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector on Monday that 336,371 was attended by Secretary safety authority with the as- He informed that food au- General of Police, Hazara citizens had been given Bureau Report Food, Khushal Khan, Sec- sistance of KP Information thority conducted 71000 Commissioner Riaz Khan vis- the first dose while 69,051 retary Information Tech- Technology Board. The raids in last six months ited the Naran area and lake were administered second PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakh- nology, Ambar Ali Khan, minister also directed meas- and discarded 700,000 Saif-ul-Malook on Monday. dose of vaccine. tunkhwa Minister for Food Director General Food ures for extension of food kilograms of substandard On the occasion, the com- He further said that and Information Technology, Authority, Shah Rukh and safety authority to whole food items while more missioner noticed that de- 24,667 health workers Atif Khan Monday said that concerned officials. province and to establish a than one thousand notices spite a ban on boating, 28 were also given first dose KP Food Safety Authority Chairing the meeting, state-of-the art food testing were served to business boats were sailing on the while 13,768 received would be extended to whole provincial minister appre- laboratory in Peshawar. owners for improving waters of Saif-ul-Malook. second dose of vaccine. province and Food Testing ciated the performance On the occasion, minister cleanliness conditions. He The commissioner ordered Sufficient stock of an- Laboratories would be estab- of food authority and said was briefed that food safe- said that mobile teams have for removal of the boats in ti-coronavirus vaccine was lished at Divisional level. that legal shortcomings ty authority started oper- been given mobile testing order to revive the ecosys- available in the district, He was chairing a meeting would be removed to im- ation in seven divisional kits to analyze food samples tem and marine life in the he said and added that regarding performance prove its performance. headquarters from March on scientific basis while area including trout fish. 24,113 first doses and and working ambit of the He said that automation 2018 and its working am- food items are also tested in As many as 13 boats were 16,076 second doses were food safety authority. The system would be introduced bit has been increased to testing laboratory following removed by the owners in the stock at Faisalabad. meeting among others to enhance working of food fifteen more districts. modern guidelines. voluntarily while 15 others He said that 34 vaccina- were confiscated by the tion centers were opera- administration and handed tional in Faisalabad where Central, KP budgets over to the Wildlife Depart- registered persons were ment. It is pertinent to also getting anti-coro- mention here that the peo- navirus vaccine doses. to benefit citizens ple who were attached to He said that vaccination the business of boating will centers had been estab- at grassroots level be provided alternate busi- lished in various areas of ness. Similarly, 28 rafting the city including, Allied Staff Report boats which were illegally plying in the River Kunhar Hospital, District Head PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Quarters Hospital, Gov- were also confiscated. Government, Elections and Rural Development, Akbar In addition to this, all the en- ernment General Hospi- Ayub Khan on Monday said under the passionate lead - tal, Faisalabad Institute of croachments alongside the ership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister River Kunhar and Mansehra- Cardiology, Government KP, Mahmood Khan balanced and people-friendly federal General Hospital Samana- Naran-Jhalkhad Road were and provincial budgets were presented that would benefit being removed. The Kaghan bad, Children Hospital, the citizens at grassroots level. Sports Complex Samana- Development Authority was The PTI would sweep the 2023 general elections on the being fully strengthened to bad, Tehsil Head Quar- basis of its performance, he said while addressing a gath - ters Hospital Jaranwala, do away with all the pitfalls ering in the far-flung village of his constituency, Kalenger prevalent in the region and Samundri, Tandlianwala, after inaugurating Bair-Kalenger Road and other commu- ChakJhumra, Sports Com- to restore the natural beauty nication projects. of this valley. – APP plex ChakJhumrah, Sports The gathering was also addressed by Federal Minister Complex Jaranwala, Gov- for Economic Affairs, UmerAyub Khan, PTI leader, Yusuf ernment General Hos- Ayub Khan, local elders including Malik Khan Bahadur, Molped pital Chak 224/R-B New Khushal Khan, Shiraz Abbasi, Aurangzeb, Kala Khan and Building RHC Khurrian- Abdur Rashid Tanoli. announces wala, New Building THQ On the occasion, Akbar Ayub Khan said Pakistan Esra Bilgiç Sammundri, New Building Tehreek e Insaf did not believe in hollow slogans and THQ Tandlianwala, Social speculations, adding his party would address all the as Brand Security Hospital Madina basic issues of its people before the next elections. Town, Wapda Hospital, PESHAWAR: SCCI President SherbazBilour presenting shield to Ambassador of European Union He said the chapter of those who ruthlessly looted the ambassador Rural Health Centers Mu- to Pakistan Mrs. AndroullaKaminara during her visit to SCCI. – DNA national money, has been closed. reedWala, Chak 174/J-B, Chak 134/J-B, Chak 229/ DNA R-B, Chak 65/G-B, RHC LAHORE: Hayat Kimya – LundianwalaJaranwala, Govt gave balanced a leading Turkish FMCG RHC KhurrianwalaJaran- Water Testing Kit production and Market Leader ofPa- wala, Pindi Sheikh Musa, kistan’sBaby Diaper Cate- Kanjwani, Mamukanjan, budget: Yousafzai gory with Molfix baby di- RHC Chak 400/G-B, RHC PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Labor apers,has now launched a Shaukat Yousafzai on Monday said that the government unit inaugurated at GCWUF Chak 153/R-B, RHC Chak new brand in the Feminine 374/G-B and Chak 469/G- has given a welfare oriented and balanced budget in chal- Care segment: Molped. A B. He further said that lenging situation that includes developmental funds of Ishfaq Mughal globally renowned sanitary timing of these vaccina- 371 billion rupees. Addressing in the provincial assembly, pad brand, Molpedis now tion centers was 8 a.m. to he said that government has achieved milestone by pre- FAISALABAD: Government in Pakistan with EsraBilgiç 8 p.m. except Sports Com- senting a welfare oriented budget despite the fact that College Women University as the face of the brand. plex Samanabad center economy of the whole world is shrinking due to corona Faisalabad today launched Molped’s innovative sani- which would remain open pandemic. Highlighting the salient features of the provin- its first ever production tary pads aim to provide- 24 hours. – APP cial budget, he said that KP receipts have reached to Rs. unit of Water Testing Kit Pakistani women with long- 54 billion and the government is eying a target of Rs. 74 (SINOW) in Department of hours of hygiene so they can KP receives billion in current fiscal year. He said informed the house Chemistry under project live life uninterrupted, even that Rs. 23 billion have been allocated for Sehat Card with TDF-03-013 funded by HEC, during menstruation. consignment inclusion of liver transplant facilities for patients. – APP Pakistan. Prof DrSuleman Menstrual hygiene is not Tahir Vice Chancellor Kh- an openly talked about of Sinovac wajaFarid University of subject in Pakistan and, in Engineering and Informa- most circles, discussing vaccine FPC introduces tion Technology Rahim Yar such matters is considered PESHAWAR: The Khyber Khan inaugurated the unit. to be highly inappropri- Pakhtunkhwa govern- Prof. Dr. Robina Farooq (PI ate. The natural process of ment on Monday received digital parking of the project) and her re- menstruation, a blessing for consignment of 240000 search team introduced and all women, is considered doses of Sinovac vaccine that the step would help to demonstrated the working a taboo- something to be said Director General Bureau Report control overcharging issues and efficiency of the testing kept secret or talked about Health Services. as well as motorcycle/car kit to the Chief Guest and in code words. As a conse- He said the newly re - FAISALABAD: Deputy lifting incidents from park- all other guests of honour. industrial linkage project in ter Alert Test Kit to Detect the Water Care Services Pa- quence, there is little that is ceived vaccine has been Commissioner Muhammad ing stands. He said that a The chief guest appreciated the university. Harmful Bacteria”. This kit kistan (WCSP). Installation done with regards to creat- dispatched to districts Ali inagurates the parking modern and digital parking the efforts of HEC for fund- SINOW is trademark name is very user friendly, and a and development of such ing adequate awareness of concerned adding the card system at parking site system was a good step un- ing such projects as have of the microbial testing kit common person can easily useful products at GCWUF menstrual hygiene. process of vaccination of Allied Hospital under dig- der which motorists would a very positive social im- developed by Prof. Dr. Ro- perform microbial test us- is commitment of the Vice Molped seeks to empower against COVID-19 contin- ital QR system. be provided a tension free pact. He lauded the genius bina Farooq under project ing this kit. Now, GCWUF is Chancellor with the research Pakistani women by not ued uninterrupted in the The vehicles will enter and parking facility. efforts of Prof. Dr. Robina titled “Development of Inex- going to commercialize the and uplifting the university only providing them with province. exit from parking lots only The DC said the system Farooq for her successful pensive, User-Friendly Wa- SINOW in collaboration with to international standard. a hygienic and stress-free The KP Health Depart- after scanning the parking would be extended to oth- menstrual cycle, but also ment said so far 398724 card while motorists will er parts of the district. Ad- by opening up conversa- citizens have completed pay parking fee after receiv- ditional Deputy Commis- tions around menstrual their course of vaccina- ing a message on their cell sioner General Khuram PPP fails to fulfill Sindh people’s hygiene and related is- tion across the province phones under the new digi- Pervez, AC city Syed sues. Commenting on her while the number of those tal system. Deputy Commis- AyyubBukhari, Manager appointment as brand am- administered the first jab sioner Muhammad Ali, dur- Parking Company Amir mandate, says Farrukh Habib bassador, Esra said, “I am of vaccine has reached ing his visit to the parking and other officers were extremely excited to be a 1390000. area of Allied Hospital, said present on the occasion. ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for In- The minister said PPP Chairman Bil- ligence as 50 per cent of the total 12.5 part of this brand. We have Till date a total of over formation and Broadcasting Farrukh awal Bhutto Zardari should explain as million children were still out of the started a journey from Tur- 1711000 vaccine doses Habib on Monday lashed out at Pakistan to where he had spent Rs 1,900 billion school. The socio-economic condition of key to Pakistan. have been administered People’s Party (PPP) for bad govern- given to the province by the federation people of Thar was even worse than of to people. ance and massive corruption in Sindh, under the National Finance Commission other areas as they were deprived of ba- 11 stolen It further said that vaccina- where, he said, people were deprived of (NFC) award. He said Sindh was not only sic amenities including health and clean tion was underway at 675 basic amenities including health, educa- marred by corruption but also incompe- drinking water. He said the province motarbikes centers across the province tion and clean drinking water. tency as the PPP-led government had would be grappling with deadly diseases of which 597 were ordinary In a statement, he said the PPP had even failed to utilize 59 per cent of the like stunting growth and HIV / AIDS in recovered centers while 36 were mass completely failed to fulfill the mandate development budget during the ongoing future due to incompetency and bad gov- PESHAWAR: TheMachani vaccination centers. given by the people of Sindh in the last financial year. It also missed its current ernance of the Sindh government. The Police in a successful op- At the far-flung areas, general elections, suggesting ‘corrup- year’s revenue target by collecting less minister asked Bilawal as to when he eration on Monday bust- 42 mobile vaccination tion’ as an electoral symbol for the than 53 per cent of taxes, he added. would apologize to the people of Sindh ed a three-member dacoit teams were also func - party which was only expert in misap- Farrukh said the education sector in for the negligence and carelessness of gang involved in many inci- tional. – APP propriation of public funds. Sindh also became victim of sheer neg- the Sindh government. – APP dents of robberies includ- ing snatching motorbike at 43 held; the gun point. The SHO Machini Police drugs, Station , LalZada Khan Kashmir issue top bone of contention in Indo-Pak ties said that arrested accused weapons Sardar Masood observed that the international community, world leaders, and Int’l organizations had were involved in snatching motorcycles at gunpoint in seized been part of all instruments right from Tashkent Accord and Simla Accord up to Indus Water Treaty. different areas of inner FAISALABAD: Police Therefore, it is not correct that Pak and India could bilaterally resolve all major issues including Kashmir city including Shah Qabul, claimed on Monday to have Kotwali and Gulbahar and arrested 43 criminals and MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir tto-Swaran Singh talks,” he said. US President Donald Trump had operated when the UN Security pave the way for holding a pleb- recovered 11 stolen mo- recovered drugs and illegal (AJK) President Sardar Masood He expressed these views in his offered to mediate between Paki- Council had approved a number iscite in Kashmir, But India al- torcycles and spare parts weapons from their posses- Khan has said that mediation by lengthy article titled “Quest for stan and India on the Kashmir is- of resolutions on Kashmir after ways gained time to consolidate from their possession. sion in the district during any third party for the settlement Peace” published in a leading sue. However, he went on to say deliberations from 1948 to 1957. its illegal hold on Kashmir. He said that three arrest- last 24 hours. of the Kashmir conflict was not English language journal of Pa- that this was not a sincere offer “Multilateral diplomacy on Paki- The president said that the in- ed Arshad, Mohammad According to police, raiding a new phenomenon and several kistan, AJK President office said nor had the Indian prime minis- stan has been an abiding track on habitants of occupied Kashmir Manzar and Gul Nawaz teams nabbed 17 drug push- world leaders had been made ef- on Monday. Similarly, the Rann ter taken it seriously. Kashmir, especially in the initial had been valiantly resisting the were expert of changing ers and recovered 6.23 Kg forts to defuse tension between of Kutch Accord was facilitated Sardar Masood Khan observed phase of the dispute. The UN Se- Indian oppression including engine chassis numbers hashish, 0.1 Kg heroin and Pakistan and India and ensure by British Prime Minister Har- that the international community, curity Council started its delib- their systematic ethnic cleansing and setup a workshop for 148 litres liquor from their peace and security in the region. old Wilson; and Russian Prime world leaders, and international erations on the issue in January since 2019, and they were look- tempering engine chassis possession. The police also “Many international leaders have Minister Alexei Kosygin hosted organizations had been part of all 1948 and by 1957 it had passed ing towards Pakistan for help. in their house. held 19 gamblers with stake also tried to defuse tensions and India-Pakistan talks in Tashkent instruments right from Tashkent a dozen resolutions mandating a “ Pakistan should seriously con- The accused used to money of 21,210. bring peace in the region. Pres- following the 1965 War. Accord and Simla Accord up to In- plebiscite to ascertain the wish- duct a proper performance audit sell the motorcycle after In a crackdown against ident Dwight Eisenhower urged The AJK president while touch- dus Water Treaty. Therefore, it is es of the people of Jammu and of previous rounds of talks on changing the engine chas- illegal weapons, police ar- both India and Pakistan to resolve ing upon the world efforts to re- not correct that Pakistan and India Kashmir”, Masood stated. Kashmir before plunging into a sis numbers. The police rested 7 persons and recov- major outstanding issues and of- solve issues in South Asia said could bilaterally resolve all major Similarly, four UN mediators in- new one. In the past, every in- are also interrogating ered 6 pistols, one rifle and fered to designate a special envoy that in the 1999-Kargil war, the issues including Kashmir. clude Gen. McNaughton, Josef cumbent leader in Pakistan had another group involved in a number of bullets from for the purpose. President John US President Bill Clinton had He said that Pakistan and the peo- Korbel, Sir Owen Dixon, and the illusion that he alone had the snatching valuable items them. Further investigation F. Kennedy picked up the thread intervened and had averted a ple of Jammu and Kashmir had Frank Graham had hectically magic wand to tame or outwit from citizen on the iden - was underway. – APP during his presidency and in fact, nuclear clash between the two always supported international tried to bridge the gulf between the Indians. Let’s not repeat that tification of the arrested he was the force behind the Bhu- countries while in 2019, former diplomacy and they had also co- Pakistan and India in order to mistake”, he asserted. gang. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, June 22, 2021 Rs5.8 trn Briefs tax target Int’l Widows Plantation efforts to revive is quite Day to be achievable ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- marked on lost butterflies in twin cities tant to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr June 23 The colorful and delicate insect species with its unique patterns of wings has Waqar Masood Monday said the government had not DNA a crucial role in our environment where it played a significant role in cross imposed any new tax and the revenue target of Rs5.8 ISLAMABAD: International pollination of buds among various fruits and crops yielded in the various ecosystems trillion for the upcoming fis- Widows’ Day will be marked cal year 2021-22 would be on June 23 (Wednesday) tion of buds among various fruits ecology breaks the cycle of food ing extinct due to global warming er query, he said loss of butter- achieved by expanding tax across the globe including Staff Report and crops yielded in the vari- chain leading to disorder in spe- and anthropogenic activities. flies was not a positive omen as base in the country. Pakistan to address poverty ous ecosystems, told media the cies existence,” he said. To a query, he responded that rais- they used to help in cross-polli- Addressing a press confer- and injustice faced by wid- ISLAMABAD: The residents Head of Entomology Department He said the plantation being car- ing temperature was one of the nation of various fruits and crops ence here along with Min- ows and their children in of the twin cities of Rawalpindi of Arid Agriculture University ried in the garrison city of Rawal- factors driving the decline of butter- leading to good yield and extinc- ister for Energy Hammad many countries. and Islamabad have embraced Rawalpindi Dr. Imran Bodlah. pindi and Islamabad had not only flies whereas pollution levels spike tion of butterflies would mar crop Azhar, he dispelled the neg- The day raise awareness the once endangered species of Dr. Imran said the Butterfly used helped in reviving butterflies rath- and galloping urbanization was lead- and fruit cultivation. ative impression about the of the violation of human Butterflies after massive planta- to feed on nectar of flower bore by er provided alternate host trees or ing to disastrous impacts resulting He said it was a healthy and sooth- tax target set for the next rights that widows suffer tion launched by the government various plant species that provide plants bearing flowers with condu- habitat loss of the butterflies. ing sight to see butterflies hover- fiscal year and said it was in many countries following under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami a favorable and conducive environ- cive nectar for its nourishment. He went on to mention that the ing from flower to flower and nest- quite achievable despite tak- the death of their spouses. Plantation (BTTP) programme. ment to breed in the environment. Margalla Hills National Park, Dr. public should plant fruit trees in ling in the two rapidly urbanized ing not new tax measures. The ultimate goal of the The colorful and delicate insect “Many birds, insects and verte- Imran said, had a thriving pop- their surroundings that used to mega cities after massive planta- He said due to the govern- day is to develop resourc- species with its unique patterns brates of different kinds feed on ulation of diverse plant species bear flowers for long duration tion. Public should take ownership ment’s efforts, the tax target es and policy to empower of wings has a crucial role in our butterfly larvae, pupa and adults whereas increase in its number along water resources as it would of the precious ecology being de- of Rs4.7 trillion would not widows and allow them to environment where it played a which continue to sustain the had supported the nurturing of help revive massive population of pleted for a sustainable and pollu- only be achieved by the end have access to education, significant role in cross pollina- food cycle. Its absence from the butterflies that were dying or go- butterflies. Responding to anoth- tion free environment, he added. of current fiscal year but it work, healthcare and lives could also surpass the tar- free of violence and abuse. Air Chief get. Dr Waqar said the nom- Enabling them to create a inal growth – real gross do- life for themselves and their expresses mestic product and inflation children following the death – would materialize 13.2 of their husband and ending grief over sad percent growth in tax reve- a cycle of poverty and abuse. nues to Rs5.3 trillion, how- In many countries with tra- demise of ever the remaining Rs500 ditional societies, women billion would be collected by find themselves left in pov- Saeed Anwer bringing more people spe- erty when their husband ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Mar- cially the retail sector into dies. In some countries, shal Zaheer Ahmed Baber the tax net. – APP these women find them- Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, selves denied of inheritance Pakistan Air Force has ex- and land rights, evicted pressed his earnest commis- Police from their homes, ostra- eration and grief over the sad course held cized and abused. demise of Air Marshal (Retd) The children of widows also Saeed Anwer. Air Marshal to enhance often find themselves affect- (Retd) Saeed Anwer was the ed, withdrawn from school first Chief Project Director capacity and more vulnerable to of Project Super-7 which ISLAMABAD: The Islama- abuse, especially in the case later evolved into JF-17 Pro- bad police held a course at of girls. International Wid- gramme; rendering him as the Police Line Headquar- ows Day works to encourage one of the founding fathers ters to enhance capacity action in achieving full rights of the JF-17 Project. building of the officers and for widows, highlighting the In his condolence message, personnel when it comes need for more research and the Air Chief said, “May to investigating drug cases. statistics into violence, dis- Allah bestow the departed According to the details, crimination and poverty suf- soul higher ranks in Heaven phase-wise courses have fered by widows and develop and grant patience to the been started for the per- policies and programmes to bereaved family”. At this sonnel to enhance their ca- address the problem. sad occasion, our hearts pacity-building. In the first reach out to the bereaved ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan interacting with Builders during visit to New Blue Area. – APP phase, a course was organ- IRSA releases family in grief.” – DNA ized so that the personnel investigate the drug cases 257,400 on scientific lines. cusecs water Biometrics for The participants of the 8bln for projects in Attock course were apprised about modern investigation tech- DNA transfer of vehicle niques in cases related to drugs. The experts from the ISLAMABAD: Indus River Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) System Authority (IRSA) on mandatory during next financial year shared their experiences Monday released 257,400 RAWALPINDI: In order to ensure transparency during at the cost of Rs 50 million. peted at the cost of millions at village level to stop and regarding investigation into cusecs water from various the transfer of ownership, the Excise and Taxation De - Faisal Munir He said that the state of the of rupees which will benefit discourage the trend of mi- such cases on scientific, rim stations with inflow of partment will make the process of biometric verifica - art mother and child hospi- thousands of families of the gration to cities. technical and modern lines. 223,600 cusecs. Accord- tion mandatory for the transfer of vehicles from July 1. ATTOCK: Provincial Min- tal will be completed in two area. He said that Punjab While talking about the per- Commandant ANF Brig. ing to the data released by According to an Excise and Taxation (E&T) Rawalpindi ister for Social Welfare and years and soon its founda- Govt has given approval formance of Punjab Govt un- Akhtar Aleem was attended IRSA, water level in the In- spokesman, under the new system, it will be mandato - Bait ul Maal Syed Yawar tion stone will be laid while for establishment of Attock der the leadership of Chief the concluding ceremony as dus River at Tarbela Dam ry for the buyers and sellers to appear at the office of Abbas Bokhari on Monday the upgradation of DHQ University and work on this Minister Usman Buzdar, he chief guest. was 1455.31 feet, which was Excise and Taxation to get their vehicle transferred, said that Rs 8 billion will be Hospital will be started in project will be started soon. said that when we took over DIG (Operations) Afzaal 71.31 feet higher than its which would be implemented here from July 1. He also spent on different develop- the coming August. He said, Punjab Govt will Punjab was under debt of Rs Ahmed Kousar, SSP (Head- dead level 1386 feet. Water advised the vehicle owners to avail the opportunity and ment projects in Attock dur- He said that a trauma gradually upgrade eight 2500 billion while today we quarters) Muhammad Umar inflow and outflow in the dam get the vehicles transferred to the buyer’s name with - ing the next financial year. center will be built in DHQ thousand Public sector have Rs 125 billion in sur- Khan, AD ANF Muhammad was recorded as 97,800 and out biometric verification before the deadline. These projects include es- Hospital and Gondal where school to ensure better plus and said that by the end Ghayas, Principal Training 155,000 cusecs respectively. To a question he said, the biometric verification system tablishment of 200 bedded all facilities will be available educational facilities espe- of this year every citizen of School Tahir Mahmood The water level in the would help eliminate the tout mafia involved in preparing Mother and Child Hospital, to handle any type of medi- cially in remote areas. He Punjab will have Insaf Health Khan and other police of- Jhelum River at Mangla fake registration documents as the buyer and sellers would upgradation of DHQ Hospi- cal emergencies. said, a sports stadium will Card which is a big achieve- ficers were present on the Dam was 1153.50 feet, have to appear physically at the excise office to get their tal, upgradation of nursing Bokhari said, a house for be built in DhokFateh and ment of this govt. occasion. Speaking to the which was 115.50 feet vehicle registered or transferred. The fingerprints of the school to college level and the orphans will be built at said that hockey stadium Syed Yawar Abbas Bokhar- participants, DIG (Opera- higher than its dead level owners of the vehicles shall be verified in real time from the many other projects. the cost of Rs 400 million in has been completed while iemphasized upon the peo- tions) apprised them about of 1040 feet whereas the online database of NADRA. According to Assistance Excise He was addressing a gather- Attock having all facilities work on cricket stadium is ple not to believe in rum- the benefits of the train- inflow and outflow of water and Taxation Officer (AETO) Rawalpindi Sohail Shahzad, ing at village Dakhner after and said that Attock to Haji in progress. Yawar said, this ors, shun sectarianism and ing courses. Commandant was recorded as 48,400 and Excise and Taxation Department, Punjab on the special di- the ground breaking of a car- Shah and Jhala Khan Chowk Govt is committed to pro- remain united for the devel- ANF appreciated the po- 25,000 cusecs respectively. rective of the Punjab government had announced a policy to pet road which will be built to Bahtar road will be car- vide facilities to the people opment of the country. lice performance against The release of water at Kal- facilitate the vehicle owners and property tax payers. They the drug-peddlers in the abagh, Taunsa and Sukkur can pay their property and vehicle token tax through e-pay city and termed the police was recorded as 180,300, online service to avoid hassle in the offices, he added. He 12 outlaws helping hand of the ANF. 163,200 and 44,900 cusecs said that on the directives of Director Excise and Taxation He said the ANF could do a respectively. Similarly, from Rawalpindi and MRA Rawalpindi, solid steps were taken to arrested 32 PHF officials to little without the support of the Kabul River a total of facilitate the citizens who wanted to pay the taxes. – DNA ISLAMABAD: Islamabad the police. – APP 42,800 cusecs of water was police have arrested 12 out- released at Nowshera and laws from different areas of Citizens being 5,100 cusecs released from IHC extends stay order the city and recovered stolen join AHF courses the Chenab River at Marala. motorbikes, valuables and ISLAMABAD: A total of 32 Pakistan Hockey Danish Kaleem, Olympian Sameer Hus- vaccinated in weapons, a police spokesper- Federation (PHF) officials were participat- sain, Olympian Zeeshan Ashraf, Olympi- PNCA against land acquisition son said. Under the direction ing in various courses in online education an Kashif Jawad, Olympian Muhammad 71 centers of SSP (Operations) Dr Syed workshops organized by the Asian Hockey Saqlain, Olympian Muhammad Waqas announces Staff Report Mustafa Tanweer, the police Federation this month to improve the capac- and Olympian Rehan Butt. RAWALPINDI: The citizens launched a crackdown against ity and performance of the coaching staff, The officials taking part in the workshops of Rawalpindi division are result of ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ex- criminals at different locali- umpires and technical officials. include Head Coach National Junior Hockey being vaccinated in 71 mass tended its stay order against acquiring of land from residents of ties of the district. Following The 32 officials include 16 coaches, 7 Team Olympian Danish Kaleem (Customs), corona virus vaccination talent hunt Sihala for Defence Housing Authority (DHA). The court sum- these directions, SP (Sa- umpires and 9 technical officials, said National Hockey Coaches Ajmal Khan Lo- centers while 16 patients are under medical treatment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan moned the representative of Capital Development Authority dar-Zone) Farooq Amjad But- a press release issued here. PHF nom - dhi International (Sialkot), Rana Zaheer in different hospitals and National Council of the (CDA) and DHA on next date of hearing. Chief Justice Athar ter constituted a police team inated the officials in these courses to Ahmed Babar (Sui Southern Gas), Olympian 151 are in home isolation in Arts (PNCA) on Monday Minallah heard the case regarding the above matter. The court under the supervision of DSP improve the skills and performance of Sameer Hussain (PEF), Mudassar Ali Khan Rawalpindi district. Accord- announced the result of remarked that only the Federal Government Housing Authori- Sajjad Bukhari and including the players as well as coaches, umpires International (WAPDA) , Olympian Muham- ing to a health department week-28 of ‘talent hunt mu- ty (FGHA) and CDA could acquire the land in light of the direc- SHO Golra police Station and technical officials. mad Waqas (Wahda), Moin Alam (Karachi), spokesman, so far 590,785 sic edition’. The first Jury tives of Supreme Court. The court questioned that under what Asim Ghafar, ASI Hakim Ali PHF also nominated four female coach - Ali Azlan Khan (Karachi), Olympian Kashif persons including 560,842 award secured by Singer law the DHA had acquired land directly from the residents. along with others arrested a es, one female umpire and three female Jawad (Port Qasim), Olympian Muhammad citizens and 29,943 front line Sohail Ahmed Pirzado, The court adjourned hearing of the case till July 12. It may wanted member of a bike-lift- technical officials in Asian Hockey Fed - Thaqleen (Allied Bank), Olympian Zeeshan health workers have been second by Ghayas Haider be mentioned here that two widows had challenged the er gang identified as Nadeem eration courses. Seven Olympians were Ashraf (National Bank), Olympian Rehan vaccinated in the district. and third award titled peo- notification regarding acquiring of land by the DHA. The Ahmed and recovered two also participating in the coaching work - Butt (WAPDA) ), Azra Nasir (WAPDA), Saba Out of total 24,638 patients ple’s choice won by Ali. land acquisition collector had issued the notification for stolen motorbikes from shops this month, including head coach Saeed (WAPDA), Amna Arshad (Punjab) infected with corona vi- The Arts council announced acquiring of 188 kanal land on Sihala for DHA. their possession. – APP National Junior Hockey Team Olympian and Sedrah Pervez (Army). – APP rus 23,525 have been dis- the result on its official page charged in the district while online. Director General so far 991 persons lost their PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed said lives due to the pandemic. PNCA would also provide At present, there are total opportunities to the win- Over 33m children vaccinated in anti-polio campaign 167 active cases. ners and special nominees The sub-national campaign was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan reaffirming During last 24 hours, a in its upcoming concerts total of 13 confirmed pa- and music functions. the Government’s commitment to eradication tients were reported in the She congratulated the district out of which 10 are winners of week-28 talent eradication. Congratulating paign and ensured vaccination of ly be reversed, especially during Polio is a highly infectious disease from Rawalpindi district and hunt edition. DNA the provincial government and children against the poliovirus. the upcoming season when the caused by poliovirus mainly af- three from other districts of PNCA had started the pro- partners for the successful polio As a result, the programme suc- virus is especially active,” said fecting children under the age of ISLAMABAD: More than 33 mil- the division. gramme for the promotion campaign, the Special Assistant cessfully achieved its target to Dr. Shahzad Baig, Coordinator five years. It invades the nervous lion children under five years of Four confirmed cases of co- of classical and semi-clas- to the Prime Minister on Health build children’s immunity amid of the National Emergency Oper- system and can cause paralysis or age received their vaccination rona virus have been report- sical to folk, modern tunes Dr. Faisal Sultan said, “This is the third wave of the COVID-19 ations Centre, Polio Eradication even death. While there is no cure during the sub-national anti-po- ed in Pothohar Town while and pop singing among the the most critical time for the pro- pandemic. Moreover, the frontline Initiative (PEI). for polio, vaccination is the most lio campaign. The campaign was six in Rawalpindi city. younger generation and to gramme, reaching and sustaining workers strictly followed the COV- He urged everyone to continue effective way to protect children conducted from June 7 to 11 in Two patients are being treat- groom their hidden talent at zero polio cases and transmission ID-19 standard operating proce- their hard work and concerted from this crippling disease. 124 districts of the country in- ed at Benazir Bhutto Hospi- the National Art Gallery. requires even greater efforts. dures during the campaign. efforts to overcome the hurdles in Each time a child under the cluding all four provinces, Azad tal, four at Fuji Foundation, Renowned profession- “We must work in close integra- “With the great support of parents the last mile to polio eradication. age of five is vaccinated, their Jammu and Kashmir and the fed- three at Holy Family Hospi- als’ artists in different tion with broader routine immu- and communities, the programme The SehatTahhafuz Helpline 1166 protection against the virus is eral capital Islamabad. tal and seven at Rawalpindi specialized music fields nization services to tackle all vac- achieved the campaign target; and 24/7 WhatsApp Helpline increased. Repeated immuniza- The sub-national campaign was Institute of Urology. Fortu- were taking auditions of cine-preventable diseases.” however, now is not the time for 0346-777-65-46 helped parents tions have protected millions of inaugurated by Prime Minis- nately, during last 24 hours, registered participants at More than 225,000 SehatTahafuz complacency. during the campaign, and all re- children from polio, allowing al- ter Imran Khan reaffirming the no death was reported from PNCA. – APP frontline workers visited families The current gains of the pro- ported missed children received most all countries in the world to Government’s commitment to and caregivers during the cam- gramme are fragile and can easi- the vaccination. become polio-free. the virus. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, June 22, 2021 IESCO Briefs issues power NAHE holds first round of suspension AIOU uploads programme PDF books for all programs provincial consultations DNA Participants agreed that in order to provide capacity building for faculty ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Staff Report Electric Supply Company and staff at the volume and frequency required, establishing NAHE regional (IESCO) on Monday issued ISLAMABAD: Allama a power suspension pro- Iqbal Open University hubs is a step in the right direction gramme for Tuesday for var- (AIOU) has uploaded PDF ious areas of its region due to books for all educational sities participated in the ity of the higher education keen for NAHE to play the the distance between uni- importance of NAHE as necessary maintenance and levels, ranging from Mat- Zubair Ahmad discussions and provided sector, university-level role of the convener and versities in Balochistan, par- conceiving, developing, de- routine development work. ric to Ph.D. on its web - their valuable input. needs assessments need create networking opportu- ticularly Lasbela, Sibbi and livering, and evaluating ca- According to IESCO Spokes- site. ISLAMABAD: The Nation- NAHE has been delivering to be conducted and train- nities. Sindh is also home to Khuzdar. Lasbela and Sibi pacity building programmes man, the power supply of Now, the students of these al Academy for Higher Ed- specific as well as generic ings tailored and prior- at least 22 dedicated profes- VCs particularly suggested but also as a collaborator different feeders and grid sta- programs can download ucation (NAHE) concluded trainings to higher educa- itized accordingly. sional development centres Karachi regional centre be and partner with other insti- tions would remain suspend- their books from the given the first round of provin- tion faculty and HEC em- The majority of partic- in universities – in Karachi their training resource due tutions with similar scope ed for the period from 08:00 URL ‘Books’ on the uni- cial consultations with ployees across Pakistan ipants agreed that Vice and Lahore, universities to distance. Distances and and remit. am to 01:00 am Chakral, versity website (www.aiou. stakeholders in order to over the past year. Moving Chancellors and top-tier offered their expertise and topography were also a ma- She stressed the impor- Khanabad, Munirabad, La- edu.pk). structure bespoke region- forward, NAHE intends leaders also required years of experience in the jor challenge highlighted for tance of utilizing existing lazar, Lala Rukh, Purmiana, This initiative of upload- al hubs in all the provincial to set up four provincial trainings, particularly capacity building field, espe- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. VCs pools of excellence in Industrial Estate, Garhi Af- ing of PDF course books capitals. Dr. Shaheen Sard- regional hubs for capac- ones that target financial cially for faculty members. recommended trainings dedicated professional de- ghanan, Kohistan, Kashif would not only ensure pro- ar Ali, Rector NAHE, trav- ity building practice, re- and procurement manage- Participants in Karachi not be limited to Peshawar velopment centers across Gul, Max Industrial, Model vision of books to univer- elled with team members search, and promotion. ment skills as administra- were eager for NAHE to but be hosted in different Pakistan, working collabora- Town, Ghazi Kohli, Industrial sity students in time but to Lahore, Karachi, Quet- Participants agreed that tors had been left out of explore mentorship and districts for better access. tively and working together Estate, Hussain Abad, Islam- would also enable students ta, and Peshawar in order in order to provide capac- capacity building opportu- pairing programmes for One major outcome of this off each other’s strengths. pura, KSB, Col. Sher Khan, to perform various aca- to hold consultations with ity building for faculty and nities. Unique needs also experienced university fac- round of consultations was This was the first round of Sarai Kharboza, Pind Padian, demic activities efficient- secretaries of all Higher staff at the volume and emerged in the provinces. ulty and administrators and the decision to ensure at consultations – the NAHE ECHS (D-18), Sangjani, Pas- ly ranging from writing Education Departments, frequency required, es- In Punjab, there are at ones working in newer uni- least two NAHE regional team is working on a plan wal, Shah Allah Ditta, Taxila, of course assignments to and university leadership. tablishing NAHE regional least 25 existing dedicated versities. It was suggested hubs are operational by the for the second round of con- Nawazish Shaheed, Salar preparation of final term Vice Chancellors, Pro-VCs, hubs is a step in the right professional development that these pairings need not end of the financial year. sultations in Upper Khyber Gah, Museum, Ghauri, Haro. examinations. Further- Provosts and Deans repre- direction. Nevertheless, in centers within HEIs; Vice be limited within provinces. Dr. Shaheen Sardar Ali, Pakhtunkhwa, South Pun- , Boi Garh, Mort, Dharnal, more, university has also senting at least 50 univer- order to improve the qual- Chancellors attending were In Quetta, VCs pointed out Rector NAHE, stressed the jab, and Interior Sindh. Kot Sheera, Kot Gullah feed- dispatched printed course ers, 09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. books to the students en- NIH, AQ Khan, CM Pak Zong, rolled in matriculation and IHC Rehara, Bahria Enclave, Cha- intermediate programs. tha, Iqbal Town, Air Force, Moreover, it is circulat- disposes Tarlai, Highway, Gulshana- ed for the information of bad, Major Masood Kayani, all students enrolled in of petition BB Shaheed, Rata, Race various programs offered of minor’s Course, Mangtal, D. M. Mills, in spring 2021 semester Industrial Area, Carriage Fac- including B Ed, M Ed, custody tory Feeders, Half Feeders MA, M Sc, BS and Asso- from 09:00 AM to 01:00 AM, ciate Degree that they are Rama, Nishan Haider feeders, strictly required to upload DNA From 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM, typed/ composed assign- Fatehpur, Khor feeders, 07:00 ments on Aaghi LMS. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad AM to 11:00 AM New Rawat, Handwritten assignments High Court (IHC) on Monday Ammar, Bhagwal, Padial feed- or their scanned copies/ disposed of a petition regard- ers and surrounding areas. images are not acceptable ing custody of a minor girl at all. after she was handed over to Moreover, students are her mother. CPO holds advised to follow the dead- The Islamabad police pro- lines for the submission of duced the one-month old girl ‘Khuli assignments as late sub- before the court after recov- missions will not be enter- Kutchery’ at ering her in compliance of tained. However, students enrolled in matriculation, bench directives. CPO office intermediate and BA pro- Justice Aamer Farooq of IHC grams will follow the pre- heard the case and subse- Staff Report vious method and dispatch quently disposed it of on re- covery of the minor girl. their assignments to their RAWALPINDI: City Police respective tutors on or be- The court had previously ex- pressed annoyance with the Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi fore the prescribed dead- Muhammad Ahsan Younas on line (s). The schedule for police over non-recovery of the minor girl and gave the Monday held a ‘Khuli Kutch- submission of assignments ery’ here at CPO office. of all programs is available police deadline till this date to recover the minor. The ‘Khuli Kutchery’ was online on the university attended among others by website. ISLAMABAD: Dr. Sania Nishtar interacts with recently supported Ehsaas Rehribaans in G-10 Markaz. — DNA The girl was handed over to her mother. a large number of citizens, while police officers con- cerned were also present on IESCO the occasion. secures 7,447 Tariq Malik 52 citizens recorded their Script distribution ceremony complaints and presented ap- dangerous plications to the CPO. appointed NADRA He also listened to the com- points so far plaints of the citizens and of play “Adhori Tasveer” held issued orders to the police ISLAMABAD: Chief Ex- chairman officers concerned. ecutive Officer Islamabad in terms of Section 3 (5) of Naheed Manzoor and Director Arts Council Waqar Ahmed According to a police spokes- Electric Supply Company NADRA Ordinance, 2000, man, the CPO is holding Khu- (IESCO) Chaudhary Andul with immediate effect and were present on the occasion. The play has been written and li Kutchery on daily basis to Razaq has said as many as until further orders,” the provide relief to the citizens. 7447 dangerous points have notification read. directed by famous playwright Naheed Manzoor The police officers had also been secured by IESCO On June 8, the federal cab- been warned of strict action Operations and construc- inet gave a go-ahead to the rector Arts Council Waqar New talent has been intro- solving these problems. on negligence and directed hayam bbasi tion directorates costing Rs appointment of Tariq Malik K A Ahmed were present on duced in the play ‘Adhori Director Arts Council to address complaints of the 1252.742 million. as the NADRA chairman. the occasion. Tasveer’. Waqara Ahmad said that citizens particularly marked RAWALPINDI: A script He said that the IESCO Briefing the media on de- The play has been written Addressing at the occa- introducing new faces and by the CPO within shortest distribution ceremony of field formation and cus- cisions taken by the fed- and directed by famous sion, Naheed Manzoor providing them platform possible time, he added. the play ‘Adhori Tasveer’ tomers highlighted 8140 eral cabinet, Information playwright Naheed Manzo- said that she wanted to is one of the objectives of was held at Punjab Arts points so far. The com- Minister Fawad Chaudhry or. Drama artists Masood improve the society by re- Arts Council. Council here on Monday pany secured all the said said the cabinet approved Khawaja, Rabia Tabassum, moving the veil of social At the end of the function, Lok Virsa Staff Report to distribute the script point through its own re- the Ministry of Interior’s Effat Chaudhry, Mumtaz issues through drama as Naheed Manzoor and Di- among the artists of the Khan, Shama Niazi and dramas on social issues rector Arts Council Waqar sources, he added. ISLAMABAD: The federal summary regarding the ap- reference play. others will perform in the not only highlight social Ahmad distributed scripts The IESCO Chief directed government on Monday pointment. Naheed Manzoor and Di- play. issues but also help in among the artists. against field formation to com- notified Muhammad Tariq Taking to Twitter follow- plete remaining works Malik as the chairman of ing the cabinet’s approval Robina Khalid without any delay. the National Database and for his appointment as He said in the light of in - Registration Authority the NADRA chief, Tariq ISLAMABAD: An Accounta- structions given by Minis- (NADRA). Malik said: “I am grateful bility Court (AC) on Monday try of Energy (power Di- According to a notification to Prime Minister @Im- adjourned hearing till July 7, vision) power line passing issued by the Ministry of ranKhanPTI for reposing on Lok Virsa corruption refer- over or close to the houses Interior, he has been ap- his trust in me, and arrang- ence against Senator Robina were being shifted to safer pointed the NADRA chair- ing a transparent and high- Khalid and others. locations and the company man for a period of three ly competitive selection AC-I Judge Muhammad was bearing all expenses years. process.” Bashir hearing the case filed of said safety works. “In exercise of powers con- Tariq Malik has also served by National Accountability He said safety of human ferred under section 3 (3) as the head of NADRA Bureau (NAB) regarding the life and their belongings of the National Database during the PPP govern- above matter. was top priority of the and Registration Authority ment. However, during At the outset of hearing, the company. (NADRA) Ordinance 2000, the PML-N era, due to judge continued recording He requested valued IES- the Competent Authority differences with the then the statement of prosecution CO customers to avoid has been pleased to appoint Interior Minister Chaudhry witness Khalid Islam. The constructions under or Mr. Muhammad Tariq Ma- Nisar Ali Khan, he resigned court instructed the accused close to the power instal- lik as Chairman, NADRA from the post of Chairman to also appear on next hearing lations and if such power for a term of three years NADRA. on adjourned the case. The lines were found in their reference had alleged the ac- surroundings report to rel- cused has cause a loss worth evant SDO office so appro- Rs30.13 million to exchequer priate measures could be through corruptions in the taken in time. – APP Imran Khan today’s Saladin funds of Lok Virsa. – APP old torn clothes and emerged the Organization of Islamic Co- down”. For youth Khan have Pakistan hosted World Environ- 25,000 URLs Munaza Kazmi as a twinkling star from the operation (OIC) and called for initiated different empowering mental Day this year, according Police bust over anti- darkest of mountains under the the OIC to take a stand on it and projects and scholarships which to the eye-witness he have trans- ALADIN the name that charismatic leadership of Prime raise the issue in the UN. His are helping in shaping the Naya formed much weather and con- bike lifter gang Pak content needs no introduction. Minister Imran Khan. call for unity with King Salman Pakistan. In the time of early dition of the KPK which was his The greatest of the war- Imran Khan, born October 5, bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia COVID, Khan have aided the first spot. 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Early he has launched picture of Pakistan by giving it a RAWALPINDI: Police have DNA who unified the Arab and Mus- Pakistan who became a national a project under the name of new color of emergent Tourism, busted a bike-lifter gang and lim world for the holy cause, he hero by leading Pakistan’s na- “Ehsas Program” for helping Pakistan came in the 2020 Best arrested its four members be- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan with grace of Almighty saved tional team to a World Cricket the poor community in the way Holiday Destination then the re- sides recovering three stolen Telecommunication Au- the Medina from the evil of infi - Cupvictory in 1992 and later en- that they become self-sufficient. cent royal visit from Cambridge, motorcycles and other items thority has blocked more dels. Although he died hundreds tered politics as a critic of gov - Moreover, the fame of “Shokat theses all accompany in making from their possession. than 25,000 internet URLs of years before, but the soil of ernment corruption in Pakistan. Khannum Cancer Hospital” is a a colorful and brighter picture According to a police for carrying anti-state ma- Muslim land give birth to him Here I relate him with Sultan lot much familiar. of Pakistan. People are coming spokesman, police team terial, it said Monday. after each period for uniting the Saladin since Sultan was the Imran Khan came with change, and going back with a suitcase under the supervision of The telecom authority Muslim world to stand against one who united the Arab and change of politics, change of the full of memories of hospitality Station House Officer City had these URLs blocked the all wrongs of infidelity and Muslim world to regain Jeru- old norms with a new color of and amazing tales to tell, much Police Station was consti- by internet giants like for empowering the nations. salem, so here is our Imran transformation. thanks to our today’s Saladin. tuted which netted four ac- Facebook, Twitter and Pakistan, a South Asian country, Khan who’s striving hard to He is transforming Pakistan, to It is true that Pakistan is fac - cused namely Muhammad YouTube. According to of- a land once lush and beautiful improve the image of Pakistan say the province of Gilgit-Balti- ing difficulties but as said by Kamran, Sohail, Muhamad ficials, Facebook blocked inhabited by people amazing in- in the global community, also stan, making the transportation Almighty in Quran Verily, along Rameez and Kamran Haid- 25,000 accounts, Twitter tellect and skills, thawed by the struggling towards the unity of regarding the injustice against and communication channels with every hardship is relief”. I er, involved in bike lifting 307 and YouTube removed tales of extremism, corruption the Muslim community not in Palestinians and what happened improved, digital library, safe- believe if we forget about Pun- and also involved in number 224 links. and Taliban which made its im- Pakistan but around the world in Al Aqsa. guarding of eco-diversity and jabi, Sindhi, Pathan, Balochi or of other cases. Twenty four websites were age as a horrified old black and and not ignoring the Palestine In the scenario of Pakistan Im- a lot more. Khan is also known Kashmiri and stand together Police recovered three sto- blocked too in the process, white movie, and mostly known cause. The very next day of Pal - ran Khan’s voice like Saladin by people as Tsunami Khan rea- as Pakistani who could stand in len motorcycles and other the PTA said. as a lonely planet. estine massacre Imran Khan echoes in every corner that soning his ruling of plantation front of us, in front of the league valuables from their pos- However, the country shed its had met the secretary general of “He will never let his nation let of 10 billion tress that’s why of Saladin. session. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti SCO meeting Deputy Editor: Abid Raza An interim province HE next Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) N November 2020, Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan meeting will be taking place on June 22-23 where ABC CERTIFIED announced that Gilgit-Baltistan would attain provision- NSA Dr. Moeed Yusuf will be representing Pakistan. al provincial status after the 2020 Assembly election, a T Vol: 02 Issue: 43 I The 16th meeting of the secretaries of the security council long-standing demand of the people from the region. Since comes at a time when the region is undergoing significant Email: [email protected] then, the government has made several legislative strides to- developments, most notably the departure of foreign troops Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 wards establishing Gilgit-Baltistan as an interim province, with from Afghanistan. Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad the last few weeks being particularly eventful. The Indian NSA Ajit Doval will also be in attendance, how - For starters, the government has made Gilgit-Baltistan one of ever Dr. Yusuf has dispelled any rumours of a bilateral its priorities on the infrastructure side and has allocated a lot meeting taking place between the two counterparts. One more funds than the region has seen in the past. The incum- cannot say with certainty whether a meeting will be held bent government provided 300 billion rupees to Gilgit-Baltistan because of how talks have taken place in the past despite to improve its infrastructure. There are also several structural public refusals. However, at its face value we should com - changes being made to distinguish Gilgit-Baltistan as a separate mend Pakistan’s insistence on refusing dialogue till the province—the region has been given a separate share within the actions of August 5, 2019 are reversed. Maintaining this budget. The PSDP has envisaged hydel power generation and stance is even more important in light of reports that the transmission projects, connectivity projects for tourism, youth Modi government may be considering further divisions, bi - skill and scholarship programmes, and upgrading of health sys- furcation and demographic changes to IIOJK. tems and water and sanitation projects in the region. Focus- Another meeting that seems unlikely to take place is with the ing on water and sanitation is particularly imperative since the Afghan NSA Hamdullah Mohib, who is also expected to attend lack of proper infrastructure makes the area unliveable for res- the conference. Given the Afghan NSA’s recent diatribe and idents. These issues also impact the landscape by contributing attempts to sabotage bilateral relations and the peace process to pollution, acting as an obstacle in the government’s plan to with his rhetoric, Pakistan officials have rightly made it clear increase tourism by promoting the region’s unique beauty. that Dr. Yusuf will not be engaging with Mr. Mohib on the The government is aiming to boost GDP through strategic de- sidelines of the SCO meeting. velopment in Gilgit-Baltistan to make it a tourist hotspot in the There are other key meetings that will be taking place how- world. For that purpose, new flight tracks have been introduced ever, as representatives from Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, by the Pakistan International Airlines in Skardu, and steps will Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and China will be present. Consid- be taken to establish a training centre in Skardu Press Club ering how the western forces are seeking a hasty exit from to train young journalists about digital media. All in all, these Afghanistan, Kabul will require the support of neighbours go- are hopeful signs that indicate that the government will live up ing forward. Pakistan along with China, Russia, and other key to its promise of legislation to make Gilgit-Baltistan an interim regional actors will have to ensure that Afghanistan does not province of the country. Yet it needs to move faster. The gov- plunge into anarchy post-September. The spillover of violence ernment needs to handle the bickering and conflicts in the par- from Afghanistan is not just Pakistan’s concern, which is why liament, along with the stress of passing this historic legislation regional cooperation will be key going forward. which the people of Gilgit-Baltistan have long advocated for. Russia’s global outreach and Agenda 2030 its commitment to fulfilling the targets and advanced its enhancing entrepreneurship climate change on socio, political and economic Khalid Taimur Akram civil society through progressive measures. Russian Presi- • Technological transformation fabrics of society. dent, His Excellency, Vladimir Putin has been stressing to Integration of Trilateral Dimensions of Sustainable • Ensuring implementation of SDGs and actively work on the 2030 goals, cooperating with regional Development and Policy Coherence: maintaining low carbon footprints. countries, and implementing joint progressive projects to A well-functioning, modern infrastructure is a central require- • Supporting funds that assist vulnerable social ensure sustainable growth,foster economic integration, ment for inclusive economic development and sustainable groups. and upgraded industrial & transport infrastructure. More- growth. The three dimensions, i.e., social, environmental • Facilitating working group and leading over,Russia has been actively expanding its capacities and economic,have been reflected by a profound analysis of commissions through foreign assistance and facilitation to developing the May Decree. In this regard, Russian federal ministries • Monitoring the provision of societal well-being. countries. Broader assistance is also one of the essential and agencies are well coordinated with one another and with Russia, one of the leading ideas of state policy is the mod- parts of the 2030 Agenda.Therefore, the studyessentially regional authorities to execute the adopted programs. Russia ernization of education. Education provides easy access to highlightsRussia’s startling policy framework for sustain- is a social state and always endorsed and encouraged Human education and improves its quality and efficiency. Further- able growth.The article also discusses the development and civil rights and freedoms. Since 2012, many trends have more, society’s demeanor to the future changes iscoopera- strategies of Russia and its constructive input in sustaina- been advanced in Russia for sustainable development. The tive and optimistic.Thereby, the society has welcomedtoex- ble development goals (SDGs). country has been working hard to achieve the Global SDGs tend the sphere of the educational system, focusing on the The 2020 Strategy and May Decrees: by 2030. Therefore, the structural reforms have given new best foreign practices whileadhering to sustainable develop- Russia has adopted a well-structured and cohesive policy impetus to many sectors, especially the agriculture sector, ment goal four ‘quality education’. framework. It can be envisagedthat the country under its to sustain food security. Therefore, as the world’s leading Russia and Pakistan Broader Cooperation: Prospects visionary leadership will continue to pursue efficacious strategic hub and growing economy, Hunger is not an issue for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): strategies for industrial development, environmental sus- for Russia.According to the estimation of 2014 onwards, do- Since the start of the new millennium, the strategic graph of tainability, technological transformation and other priori- mestic agriculture capacity and production has been grow- Russia-Pakistan bilateral relations has followed an upwards A well-functioning, ties over the decade. While discussing Russia’s beneficial ing. Therefore, the country ensures not only its food security trajectory. Russia’s outlook towards South Asia has dramat- modern infrastructure adapted strategies, it is significant to highlight theMay De- but also provide other countries with massive assistance. ically evolved in the past decade. Moscow has highlighted crees. In 2018, Russian President, His Excellency, Vladimir According to the Federal Customs Service of Russia (FCS), its “Pivot to Asia’’ strategy as a central part of its Foreign is a central requirement Putin signed a decree setting the national development tar- in 2018-2019, vegetable products’ exports were approximate- Policy objectives. These objectives aim at diversifying diplo- gets to 2024. The documents set certain significant goals ly$14.5 billion, weighing more than 69 million ton. This ratio matic and economic relations with the Asian states. In the for inclusive economic to be adopted for the socio-economic well-being of the indicates that the export in this sector would be further in- contemporary era, the global pendulum of the economy has state. The Decrees’ goals reflect some of the Sustainable creased in the near future. shifted its course towards the Asian region.The contempo- development and Development Goals (SDG) as well. The ambition is amid One of the Sustainable development targets is to maintain rary geopolitical setting appears to be immensely encour- achieving broader goals, i.e., to ensure economic growth plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. In this as- aging in terms of the Russia-Pakistan relationship. There sustainable growth. The rates above the world’s level while keeping macroeconom- pect, Russia has strong expertise. The genetic diversity of are multiple sectors such as geo-economics, defense, infor- ic stability. The 2024 goals also include stabilizing and se- seeds is preserved due to the Vavilov seed bank and Kuban mation technology, counter-terrorism in which both coun- three dimensions, i.e., curing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) genetic bank of seeds. Russia has the world collection of tries can extend their cooperation and extract maximum infrastructure for high-speed transmission, processing and plant genetic resources, including 400 thousand samples. benefits out of the alliance. Russia and Pakistan recognize social, environmental storage of data bank easily accessible to all organizations Therefore, theresearch institute, Vavilov Institute of Plant each other’s geopolitical significance, especially regarding and households. Industry (VIR) facilitates the production of hundreds of new the Afghanistan conflict’s durable solution. Moreover, the and economic,have been In this aspect, the government is highly ambitious to estab- species and hybrids annually. Moreover, Russia has been China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) provides yet lish and strengthen the digital economy’s legal regulation assisting other countries with shared knowledge through another opportunity to strengthen Pak-Russia relations. reflected by a profound system, relying on a feasible approach in each domain.The its huge expertise in the research and development (R&D) Russia has announced its full support for the CPEC pro- analysis of the May Decree 2017 program of ‘’Digital Economy of the Russian Federa- sector. Certain accomplishmentsby the Russian federation gram. By theabovementioned profound analysis of Russian tion” was designed for 2024. It is based on five aspects, i.e., are pertinent to highlight in this area: global outreach and agenda 2030, it has been clear that the normative regulation, robust education program, cyberse- • Under the prudent and dynamic leadership of country can pave the way to attain common goals together USSIA is among one of the fastest-growing econo- curity, establishing research competencies and Information President Vladimir Putin, the federation has and assist Pakistan in this regard. Therefore, Pakistan can mies in the world. Progressive and sustainable in its Technology (IT) infrastructure. Most of these initiatives adopted robust legislative amendments ensuring extend its partnership with Russia to achieve global SDGs R development goals, the country has been construc- and broader targets have been already implemented to em- societal well-being. and add constructively into global alignments and coopera- tively working to bring nations together via an enhanced power Russian progressive civil society. Russia’s National • Allocating special grants for the industrial com tion. Collaboration to achieve the sustainable development regional integration. In contemporary times, Russia’s Project is an exceptional roadmap of state-driven invest- posting of food waste. goals would provide a new impetus for Pakistan and Russia global outreach amid 2030 targets has been efficaciously ment across 12 major areas. The outlined five development • Providing pervasive assistance to farmers and to enhance their bilateral ties and foster people-to-people adding for its socio-economic and political development. goals are as follows: rural communities and advancing the agriculture connectivity. The result-orientated policies by the visionary Russian foreign policy has been strengthening up to its • Maintaining the population (health and sector. Russian leadershiphave ultimately proved to be a driving present expansive phase. Moreover, its ambitions reflect well-being) • Establishing warehouse logistics and the force for the amicable resolution of common global chal- through its foreign or regional policies, objectives and tar- • Providing a safe living environment industrial processing of agricultural lenges and move towards regional cooperation. gets. It relies on more advance and transforming goals. • Facilitating effective workforce commodities, construction of storage networks. The writer is the Executive Director, Center for Since the adoption of 2030 goals, Russia has reaffirmed • Ensuring feasible business climate and • Mobilizing efforts to mitigate adverse impacts of Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad Iran’s Presidential Election 2021

“We will stand by and cooperate fully with the president-elect remained dominant. Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan RAISE and disdain for newly elected president of Iran for the next 45 days, when the new government takes charge Being prominent regional geopolitical analyst I predict that Ebrahim Raisi have been poured. All other presiden- (in early August),” state media quoted Rouhani as saying. newly elected Iranian president, Raisi will face several daunt- P tial candidates conceded even before official results Iran and six major powers are in talks to revive their 2015 ing challenges. He will have to negotiate America’s reentry were announced. The 13th presidential election was contest- nuclear deal. Donald Trump, U.S. president at the time, aban- into the 2015 nuclear deal with the United States. He will ed on the issues of economic survival and political instability. doned the deal in 2018 and reimposed crippling sanctions have to address both the sharp economic meltdown and the As per constitution of Iran Raisi will take over from Rouhani that have squeezed Iran’s oil income. It seems that worsen- coronavirus plaguing his nation. in August 2021 as Iran seeks to salvage its tattered nuclear ing economic hardships, Raisi’s win will not disrupt Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi has promised to improve deal with major powers and frees it from punishing US sanc- effort to revive the pact and break free of tough U.S. oil and Iran’s economy and raise living standards for families by fo- tions that have driven a sharp economic downturn. financial sanctions. However, newly president’s hardline poli- cusing on the country’s domestic resources, trade ties with Former Central Bank chief contested the election as the cies would deter foreign investors. regional allies, and strengthening industrial output. Unfortu- moderate candidate but could not win the hearts and souls During his campaign to win over voters preoccupied by bread nately, Iran’s currency has lost 80 percent of its value against of the voters as outgoing President Hassan Rouhani, who is and butter issues, Raisi promised to create millions of jobs the dollar since the U.S. abandoned the nuclear deal in 2018. term-limited from seeking the office again. and tackle inflation, without offering a detailed political or Iran’s economy contracted sharply after former U.S. Presi- The western media as usual in shock and labeled the new economic program. dent Donald Trump re-imposed sanctions on the country and Iranian president a hardliner and ultra conservative. He is Religious father figure, Khamenei had urged people to turn pulled Washington out of the nuclear deal in May 2018, trig- currently under the US sanctions. They fear that the victo- out and vote on Friday, but simmering anger over econom- gering a major slump in the rial. ry of Raisi would put hard-liners firmly in control across the ic hardships and curbs on freedoms kept many Iranians at The U.S. economic and trade sanctions badly damaged sales government. It seems that tensions will remain high with home. Another deterrent for many pro-reform voters was a of Iranian crude oil by threatening other countries with sanc- both the U.S. and Israel, which is believed to have carried lack of choice, after a hardline election body barred heavy- tions if they purchased energy from the Islamic Republic. The western media out a series of attacks targeting Iranian nuclear sites as well weight moderates and conservatives from standing. The drop in oil revenue and productivity in the sector and as usual in shock and as assassinating the scientist who created its military atomic A U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Friday: “Ira- the scarcity of foreign currency damaged economic growth. program decades earlier. nians were denied their right to choose their own leaders in a Prior to Trump’s sanctions, the International Monetary Fund labeled the new Iranian According to Iranian interior ministry (June 19, 2021) free and fair electoral process. Many pro-reform Iranians fear had expected Iran’s GDP to grow by about 4 percent in 2019, With Raisi secured 17.9 million from the total votes of Raisi’s presidency could usher in more repression. but instead it shrank by more than 6 percent. president a hardliner and 28.9 million. Turnout in the presidential election 2021 It is predicted that the election win could increase Raisi’s The European Union, which is leading negotiations in Vienna was contested among the four candidates which record - chances of succeeding Khamenei, who himself served two to revive the nuclear deal, was one of Iran’s biggest trade ultra conservative. He is ed turnout of 48.8 percent. terms as president before becoming supreme leader in 1989. partners before U.S. sanctions were re-imposed. Rouhani’s Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated Iran’s new pres- Raisi, the head of the judiciary, is seen as close to the 81-year- government was keen for the bloc to resume its position as currently under the US ident, Ebrahim Raisi, on securing a landmark victory in the old supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has ulti- the country’s top foreign trade partner after the nuclear deal country’s 13th presidential elections. He said he looks for- mate political power in Iran. Friday’s voting was extended by came into effect in 2016. But those plans came to an abrupt sanctions. They fear that ward to “working with him for further strengthening of our two hours past the original midnight deadline amid fears of a halt after sanctions were reinstated and Iran’s imports from fraternal ties and for regional peace, progress and prosperity”. low turnout of 50 percent or less. the EU were down 80% by the last quarter of 2020. the victory of Raisi would He was appointed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- According to Western media many Iranians feel sidelined by To conclude fixing the economy, improving foreign relations, nei to the high-profile job of judiciary chief in 2019. Iran’s Iran’s authoritarian clerical establishment. Millions boycott- emerging from the pandemic, regaining the people’s trust and put hard-liners firmly in regional allies, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Islamist ed the election. Contrary to this ongoing pandemic of COV- last but not least tackling environmental problems would be groups Hamas and Hezbollah welcomed Raisi election. How- ID-19 reduced the overall turn-out in the election. foremost duties of the newly elected president of Iran in the control across the govt. It ever, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Cal- The political system of Iran is unique in the world in which days to come in which China-Iran Strategic deal of US$400 bil- lamard said his victory was “a grim reminder that impunity Guardian Council play very important role however, inter- lion would provide a cushion to his economic policies. seems that tensions will allegedly reigns supreme in Iran”. estingly common people (voters) hold the final power to Moreover, further enhancing of bilateral relations in diverse remain high with both the Outgoing pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani, barred by elect anybody in the election and same is the case of Iran’s sectors of economy, trade & commerce, science & technol- the constitution from seeking a third term, visited Raisi at his presidential election in which economic hardship, political ogy, joint venture, energy cooperation, and cultural coopera- U.S. and Israel office to congratulate him, and Foreign Minister Mohammad instability and numerous social matters pertaining to new tion with Pakistan, Oman, Qatar and realignment with Turkey Javad Zarif said he would lead Iran well. jobs, better health, housing, drinking water and schooling and other regional countries would be value-addition to Iran. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, June 22, 2021 PM Khan, Briefs Mani meet Sri Lankan to discuss lifts travel cricket restriction DNA COLOMBO: Sri Lankan ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- authorities on Monday tem- ister Imran Khan met porarily lifted a nationwide Pakistan Cricket Board travel restriction which was (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan imposed in May to allow es- Mani to discuss interna- sential work of people. Army tional and domestic crick- Commander and Head of the et. Mani briefed former National Operations Center Pakistani captain about for Prevention of COVID-19 the improvement being Outbreak Gen. Shavendra made to the country’s Silva told Xinhua that the cricket and league cricket country-wide travel restric- including the Pakistan Su- tion was lifted for three days per League (PSL). from Monday to allow the It must be noted here public to leave their homes that PSL was held com - for essential work. pletely in Pakistan in However, he said only two 2020 after the directives people from every house from the Premier. South were allowed to leave home Africa toured the coun- for essential work while pri- try earlier this year and vate and state-owned com- England will come for the panies were urged to oper- first time in 16 years to ate on very minimum staff. play international cricket Silva said Sri Lanka contin- here. The English side ued to report a very high is scheduled to play two number of COVID-19 pa- T20Is on October 14 and tients and deaths, calling 15 in Karachi. the public to behave respon- sibly till the nationwide trav- Pakistan, el restriction is re-imposed again on Wednesday night. Japan mull According to fresh guidelines ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan Mani issued by the Health Minis- to discuss international and domestic cricket. – DNA cooperation try on Sunday, supermarkets across Sri Lanka can function in science... on a 25-percent capacity per time while grocery stores From Page 01 will be allowed to take in only The minister said that Pa- three people per time. – APP Sultans qualify for PSL 6 kistan has not been able to properly explore its mari- Bilawal time resources, thus would require cooperation in this regrets poor area for the optimal utili- final after win over United zation of these resources and the development of aq- remains... tans post 180-5 against Islamabad uaculture in the Country. ports esk United. Sultans were dealt an ear- S D The minister highlighted rom age ly blow as they lost their captain F P 01 that Human resource de- He complained that Sindh ABU DHABI: Multan Sultans regis- in the second over as Mohammad velopment in Science and and other provinces were tered a 31-run win over Islamabad Rizwan was caught behind without Technology is also an area not given their share due United on Monday to qualify for the opening his account. where Pakistan can utilize under the NFC Award. final of HBL PSL 6. Defending a tar- In-form batsman Sohaib Maqsood the expertise of Japan. “We will not back down on get of 181 runs, Sohail Tanvir struck made his intentios clear as he The Japanese ambassador somebody’s orders. We will early for Sultans as he clean bowled smashed three boundaries in Fa- congratulated the federal snatch our rights from the Colin Munro on the second ball of heem Ashraf’s first over. Maqsood minister on assuming the Center,” he vowed. the innings. Muhammad Akhlaq had continued to accelerate as he dis- charge of the Ministry of He further said that 10, a brief stay on the crease as well as patched Akif Javed for two sixes Science and Technology. 000 people were fired from he was run out for 10 after from a inside the powerplay. Ambassador Kunninori Pakistan Steel Mills. “I am direct hit by Imran Khan. United After the powerplay, Shan Masood Matsuda conveyed that Ja- surprised that Sindh Pub- was banking on their captain to step welcomed Shadab Khan into the pan is more than willing to lic Service Commission is up but Shadab Khan handed an easy attack with back to back bounda- cooperate and work towards closed at a time when there catch Shan Masood at point. ries. However, Shadab had the last diversifying the relationship is a financial crisis in the Usman Khawaja kept rotating the laugh as he trapped Masood lbw in various fields. country,” he said, and add- strike as wickets kept falling at on the next ball. Rilee Rossouw The ambassador informed ed, “PPP has never intro- the other end for United. Iftikhar didn’t hang around for long as he that Japan would be increas- duced such policies which Ahmed was caught behind on the was also trapped lbw for a duck in ing its scholarship to the Pa- rendered the youth jobless.” bowling of Blessing Muzarabani, the same over. Two quick wickets kistani students. Moreover, PPP chairman stressed the whereas Asif Ali was outfoxed by Im- didn’t slow down Maqsood, who he said that Japan is look- need for working in the light ran Tahir and stumped for 1, there- hit consecutive boundaries in the ing for Pakistani talent and of vision of BB. Making it by reducing United to 61-5. Khawaja first over of Mohammad Wasim youth especially in the field clear that he would not tol- sprinted to his fifty in just 33 balls, Jr. Johnson Charles took a par- of Information Technology. erate allegations of bad gov- keeping United alive in the chase. ticular liking to Wasim Jr, hitting ernance in Sindh, he said With United needing 90 runs from of boundaries. Sohail Tanvir re- finished his four-over spell by re- three wickets each to bowl out the emerging pacer for couple of whether one admitted it 42 balls, Khawaja decided to up turned in the 15th over to remove moving Hasan Ali, who was look- United for 149. Earlier, brisk sixes. Maqsood brought his fifty in PM warns or not, PPP government in the ante and hit Muzarabani for a Khawaja for 70 and pick his third ing to tee off from the get go. knocks from Sohaib Maqsood and style as he dispatched Hasan Ali the province had delivered. six before completing a hat-trick wicket of the match. Imran Tahir Muzaraban and Tanvir picked Khushdil Shah helped Multan Sul- for a six over cover. of civil “Other provincial govern- ments should emulate our war sans a performance,” he boasted. Admitting there were issues Harry Maguire Norway rules out boycotting peace deal in the province,” he said, “Had we been given our From Page 01 rights our provincial govern- ready to return football world cup 2022 the most after Afghanistan ment could have performed is going to be Pakistan,” much better.” Bilawal said LONDON: Harry Maguire says he is fit to feature for England matches in Qatar will “unfortunately be the first division club said. Tom Hogli, a in their decisive Euro 2020 Group D clash against the Czech Sports Desk like playing on a cemetery”, a term com- footballer-turned-public-relations-officer he said. PM Imran Khan Sindh was the only province said, “We only want peace where the poverty rate had Republic on Tuesday. Manchester United defender Maguire monly used by opponents of Norway’s for Tromso IL, told the AFP news agen- did not play in England’s first two matches against Croatia OSLO: Norway’s football federation has participation. Norway has not qualified cy: “There is no doubt that this World and don’t want to be part dropped contrary to Khyber of any confrontation.” “Be- Pakhtunkhwa (KP) where, and Scotland as he recovers from ankle ligament damage sus- ruled out boycotting the 2022 World for a major international competition Cup should never have been awarded to tained against Aston Villa in May. England manager Gareth Cup in Qatar despite pressure from its since Euro 2000 and is currently fourth Qatar. The conditions there are abomina- fore leaving Afghanistan, as per his claim, poverty the US must find a political rate had increased. Southgate included the centre-back in his Euro squad in the grassroots over accusations of human in its World Cup qualifying group. ble and many have lost their lives.” belief he would be back in time to play some part in the tourna- rights abuses of migrant workers in the So although qualification seems an up- Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers solution,” he said. He noted ment. Maguire was on the bench for Friday’s 0-0 draw against Gulf state. At an extraordinary congress hill task, the result of the vote could and its human rights record have been that his country is current- Pfizer to Scotland and now he is ready to return to action for the Czech called by the NFF on Sunday, 368 dele- have had an impact on whether Norway under the spotlight since it was award- ly hosting three million Af- showdown at Wembley. “I’m feeling good. Obviously with the gates voted for a motion rejecting a boy- continued to play qualifying matches. ed the hosting of the tournament in ghan refugees. supply 13 ankle injury, it’s getting stronger, I’m getting more confident,” cott while 121 were in favour. The movement calling for a boycott be- 2010. The country said it has carried Imran Khan has said that Maguire told The Lions’ Den. “The more sessions I do, the In the run-up to the vote, Ole Kristian gan when the Tromso IL club spoke out out several labour reforms in the run- the West is ignoring the million... more games I play, I’m sure I’ll get more confidence and that’s Sandvik, spokesman of the Norwegian in February. “We can no longer sit and up to the mega event that takes place atrocities in Kashmir with the thing with these type of injuries. – DNA Supporters Alliance (NSA), said the watch people die in the name of football,” in November and December next year. hundreds and thousands of Kashmiris been killed by From Page 01 the Indian troops. “This is COVID-19 vaccine globally such a big issue in the west- in total by the end of 2021, Azerbaijan restores ern world as why are the assuming updated six-dose people of Kashmir ignored,” labeling, continuous pro- religious monuments the prime minister said. cess improvements, expan- The prime minister said the sion at current facilities and BAKU: Azerbaijan is working on the restoration of religious Kashmir issue was “much contingent upon adding new monuments in the territories liberated from the Armenian occu- more relevant” where suppliers and contract man- pation. Chairman of the Azerbaijani State Committee on Work 800,000 Indian troops had ufacturers. The vaccine, with Religious Structures Mubariz Gurbanli told reporters that literally put the nine million which is based on BioN- Armenian occupants destroyed all religious monuments in these Kashmiris under jail. “Why Tech’s proprietary mRNA territories during the occupation “Work has already begun on is this not an issue? This technology, was developed the restoration of mosques in these territories. Visits of the Al- is hypocracy,” he said, re- by both BioNTech and Pfiz- banian religious community to religious churches dating back ferring to the apathy of the er, and the marketing au- to the period of the existence of Caucasian Albania are being West towards the plight of thorization holder is BioN- organized as well. Important steps are being taken to restore Kashmiri people facing the Tech in the United States, these churches. The restoration is carried out by the relevant humanitarian crisis for dec- Europe, UK, Canada, and state bodies,” he said. Meanwhile, the Heydar Aliyev Founda- ades. Prime Minister Imran other countries. tion has recently restored historic mosques, namely, Ashaghi Khan in conversation with Govhar Agha Mosque, Yukhari Govhar Agha mosque and Saatli Jonathan Swan of ‘Axios on PIA to Mosque in Shusha. The mosques have been included in the list HBO’. On Islamophobia, of historical and cultural monuments of national importance. the prime minister termed The religious monuments were designed by architect Karbalayi a “big communication gap” resume Safikhan Karabakhi, one of the representatives of Karabakh ar- COLOMBO: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Amb Saad Khatak handed over 2 cheques between the Islamic world flights... chitecture schools. As a result of Armenian vandalism, the inte- and the western societies as worth LKR 66M & LKR 8.027M to Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka. LKR 66M was rior of Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque was destroyed, the decor the main reason. announced by PM Imran during his visit for promotion of sports through training & equipment, of the minarets was damaged as well. The covering and other He said after 9/11, the term From Page 01 while LKR 8.027 M is being donated to SL State Pharmaceutical Corp. for relief assistance. – DNA architectural elements were destroyed as well. – DNA It’s the first airline in the ‘Islamic terrorism’ was region to do so. PIA CEO coined that misguided people Air Marshal Arshad Malik in the West who started be- has instructed PIA officials lieving that Islam led to ter- to immediately start pro- rorism. He pointed that with cessing the sale of tickets involvement of a few Muslims and it is expected that the EU extends sanctions against Russia in terrorist activities, the en- first flight will resume from The decision maintains tions with Russia. the violation of Ukraine’s tire 1.3 billion Muslim com- Sunday. Passengers will be Foreign Desk the ban on import of goods UN rights chief He recommended that EU territorial integrity and munity became the target. required to present COVID from Crimea and Sevas- leaders base their policy on sovereignty, and Moscow’s Asked about “doing vast- vaccination certificates as BRUSSELS: EU foreign topol, and targets financial three key principles, name- reluctance to fully imple- ly better than the Unit - well as a negative COVID ministers on Monday de- investments and tourism raises concerns ly “push back, constraints ment the Minsk agree- ed States” on COVID-19, tests prior to their travel. cided to extend economic in the area as well. and engaging Russia.” ment meant to establish the prime minister said The temporary restrictions sanctions against Russia The sanctions, which Web Desk EU heads of states and gov- a cease-fire in Eastern partial lockdown coupled were earlier placed by Cana- over illegal annexation of have been in place since ernments are expected to Ukraine. with comprehensive data Crimea and Sevastopol for 2014, are renewed until GENEVA: The UN rights chief on Monday raised the adopt their position on re- The EU also imposed analysis helped his gov - dian authorities due to the issue of political rights in Russia and China when she COVID-19 pandemic around another year. June 23, 2022. lations with Russia at their sanctions on four Russian ernment keep the pan- European companies in- The EU-Russia relations opened the 47th session of the Human Rights Council, upcoming summit, starting high-ranking officials over demic in control. Smart the world. Passengers buy- alluding to the imprisonment of political figure Alexey Na- ing new tickets or in posses- volved in telecommunica- have deteriorated signifi- on Thursday. opposition figure Aleksey lockdown was the “best tions, transport and en- cantly over the past years. valny and a “chilling impact” on civic space in Hong Kong. The bloc has been apply- Navalny’s arbitrary arrest, decision” to cope with sion of those bought earlier, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle can utilise their tickets sub- ergy sectors are also not Last week, EU foreign ing different sanction re- prosecution and sentenc- the situation, he added. allowed to export goods policy chief Josep Borrell Bachelet said she was opening the June 21-July 13 UN gimes since 2014, includ- ing under its Global Hu- Imran Khan recalled that ject to meeting the terms Rights Council on its 15th anniversary, which is “sadly a and conditions of travel. and services to local firms revealed his proposal for ing asset freeze and travel man Rights Sanctions Re- with people in Spain and under the measures. guiding the bloc’s rela- time of grave setbacks in human rights.” restrictions in response to gime in March. Italy ending up in hospitals. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Indonesia Briefs tightens Germany micro arrests restrictions JAKARTA: The Indonesian Russian government decided to tightened the micro-scale scientist restrictions and extended BERLIN: German police them from June 22 to July arrested a Russian scientist 5 amidst the surge in the working at an unidentified COVID-19 transmission, an university, accusing him of official said on Monday. spying for Moscow, prose- Offices located in red zones cutors said on Monday, in are allowed to hold a maxi- a case that risks further in- mum of 25 percent of em- flaming bilateral tensions. ployees, and those in other Federal prosecutors said in zones are permitted to hold a statement that the sus- a maximum of 50 percent pect, identified only as Ilnur of staff, said Airlangga Har- N., had been taken into cus- tarto, chief of the COVID-19 tody on Friday on suspicion Handling and National Eco- of “working for a Russian nomic Recovery Committee secret service since early and coordinating minister October 2020 at the latest”. for economic affairs. Ilnur N. was employed until According to the regula- the time of his arrest as a re- tion, public areas such search assistant for a natu- as markets, shopping ral sciences and technology centers, restaurants and department at the unnamed cafes in red zones are al- German university. lowed to operate until 8:00 German investigators be- p.m. with a maximum of 25 lieve he met at least three percent of visitors, while times with a member of Rus- BAKU: Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi groceries, pharmacies, sian intelligence between holding a joint presser. – DNA and important sectors can October 2020 and this operate fully. – APP month. On two occasions he allegedly “passed on infor- mation from the university’s Baku, Doha domain”. Yerevan’s refusal of minefield eye co-op in He is suspected of accept- ing cash in exchange for his renewables services. German authorities maps aggravates situation searched his home and DNA workplace in the course of major threat to regional peace, security and the arrest. – APP DNA cooperation. BAKU: Azerbaijan and Qa- Azerbaijan has made numerous appeals to tar have discussed opportu- BAKU: Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Baku, Nursultan vow international organizations and lodged an in- nities for cooperation in the IFC, has said that Armenia’s failure to submit mine tergovernmental complaint to the European field of renewable energy maps to Azerbaijan is delaying the implemen- Court of Human Rights (ECHR) over Arme- and energy efficiency, dur- Uzbekistan tation of a tripartite agreement signed by Azer- to boost cooperation nia’s refusal to provide maps of mines in the ing the meeting between sign MoU baijan, Russia, and Armenia in 2020, Trend BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev has received Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Deputy Prime Minister formerly occupied territories. Energy Minister Parviz reported on June 21. and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Azertag reported today. At the presser, Bayramov stressed that Arme- Shahbazov and Qatar’s He made the remarks in Baku at a joint press- Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar nia held the early parliamentary elections on Ambassador Faisal Abdulla DNA er with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Tileuberdi extended Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s and first President of June 20 and a new government is expected Al-Henzab. Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi. Kazakhstan-Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev’s greetings to the President of Azerbaijan. to be formed. “We believe that the Armenian During the meeting held TASHKENT: International “Armenia’s failure to provide mine maps President Ilham Aliyev thanked for the Kazakh head of state’s and the Kazakh first Pres- government will analyze the cause of the crisis on June 21, it was stressed Finance Corporation and aggravates the situation. Armenia recent- ident’s greetings and asked the Deputy Prime Minister to convey his greetings to Kass- [in the country] and draw the correct conclu- that Azerbaijan has taken the Government of Uzbeki- ly submitted mine maps for Aghdam with ym-Jomart Tokayev and Nursultan Nazarbayev. sions,” Bayramov said. steps to attract private and stan signed an agreement to the participation of international media- The sides noted that the foundation of friendly and fraternal relations between the two He ruled out that Armenia’s defeat in the foreign investments to the support the modernization tors. The number of mines in one region countries had been laid by great leader Heydar Aliyev and the first President of Kazakh- 44-day war in autumn 2020 is the cause of energy sector development. of the chemical industry and alone makes up 97,000 which shows the stan-Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, adding that this policy is being successfully continued the crisis. “The reason for the deep crisis In addition, parties under- fertilizer production. extent of the mine danger,” he said. Bay- by the Azerbaijani and Kazakh presidents. They emphasized that regular contacts be- in Armenia has been the violent change of lined the importance of en- The chemical industry and ramov said that since the signing of the tri- tween the presidents created a good basis for the development of bilateral cooperation. internationally recognized borders and the couraging Qatar companies the production of mineral partite Karabakh peace deal on November Pointing out economic relations, the sided stressed the importance of developing invest- implementation of a policy of aggression in to participate in auctions to fertilizers in Uzbekistan 10, some 28 people have died and more ment projects and transport corridors. They hailed the importance of increasing the vol- violation of international law for decades. be held in the future in the have huge potential for than 120 have been injured in mine explo- ume of cargo transportation and creating more favorable conditions for the unification of The sooner it is accepted that there is no renewable energy field in growth, but transforming sions in Azerbaijan. tariffs in the coming years. – DNA alternative to relations based on the norms Azerbaijan. them into a modern indus- Earlier, Defence Ministry spokesman Anar Ey- and principles of international law for the Furthermore, Abdulla try capable of meeting the vazov said that experts are currently conduct- part of the map for Aghdam’s mined areas is bers and assert whether the maps meet normal development of the regional coun- Al-Henzab congratulated country’s needs and unlock- ing a full analysis of the mine maps for Aghdam not fully accurate. standards [or not]... I want to say again that tries, the better the results can be for all Azerbaijan on the comple- tion of the Southern Gas ing its export potential re- region that Armenia submitted to Azerbaijan “First of all, I would like to note that now the results achieved in this direction will be countries in the region,” he said. Corridor project and the quires reforms and private on June 12 in exchange for the handover of 15 specialists are conducting a full analysis of published in due course,” he said. Armenia Bayramov stressed that Azerbaijan supports beginning of the transpor- sector investment. Armenian detainees to Yerevan. the maps. At the same time, this work is deliberately and constantly planted mines the restoration of relations based on the norms tation of Azerbaijani natural A new cooperation agree- He made the remarks to comment on reports practically carried out on the spot. There- on Azerbaijani territories, in violation of the and principles of international law, without vio- gas to Europe. He stressed ment between the Interna- circulated on social networking platforms that fore, it is too early to talk about any num- 1949 Geneva Convention, thereby being a lating the borders and territorial integrity. Azerbaijan’s contribution to tional Finance Corporation Europe’s energy security. (IFC), a member of the The two sides also noted World Bank Group, and the an important role of natural Government of Uzbekistan Pak-China chilli Swedish PM Lofven loses gas as a transition fuel, tak- aims to attract investment ing into account less carbon in the sector and encourage co-op to further emissions of natural gas the adoption of sustainable into the atmosphere in the practices. historic no-confidence vote energy transition process. “The government of Uz- boost agri sector anced, so a snap election might not Earlier, Azerbaijan’s Agen- bekistan has initiated re- Foreign Desk bring clarity either. cy for Small and Medium forms aimed at sectors of broad space for practical Dadgostar said while her party had Business Development un- transforming the chemical Foreign Desk agricultural cooperation STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Min- voted against Lofven, it would never der the Economy Ministry and producing fertilizer. between the two coun- ister Stefan Lofven has lost a no-con- help “a right-wing nationalist govern- signed a cooperation agree- The aim of the reforms BEIJING: A webinar, tries.”Chinese Ambassador fidence vote, giving the Social Demo- ment” take power. A new government ment with Qatar’s Develop- is to modernize the out- themed “Pakistan Chilli to Pakistan Nong Rong said crat leader a week to resign and hand or a caretaker administration would ment Bank. The document dated production and Contract Farming Project at the webinar. the speaker the job of finding a new sit only until a parliamentary election, provides for the exchange distribution of chemicals Promotion & Inaugural As per agricultural coopera- government or call a snap election. scheduled for September next year. At of experience and the imple- and fertilizers, encourage Conference of Pakistan-Chi- tion, Pakistani Ambassador The nationalist Sweden Democrats the centre of the controversy are plans mentation of joint initiatives investment and create a na Condiment Industry Al- to China Moin ul Haque had seized the chance to call Monday’s to deregulate Sweden’s housing mar- to support the access of competitive industry that liance” was held that was said that now a plan of over vote in Parliament after the Left Party ket because prices accelerated in the SMBs to financial and sales will provide new highly participated by Chinese and 20 projects is being imple- withdrew support for the centre-left pandemic. markets. skilled jobs and reduce Pakistani experts. mented to modernize the government over a plan to ease rent Sweden has strict regulations on rents the carbon footprint of Uz- According to China Eco- agriculture sector in Paki- controls for new-build apartments. has relied on support from two small aimed at maintaining affordable prices bekistan’s industry”, - said nomic Net, they discussed stan, including new seeds Sweden is in the midst of a housing centre-right parties and the Left Party in larger cities. However, this disincen- Spain to Timur Ishmetov, Minister the potential of Pak-China to increase the crop yield, crisis and real estate prices are sky- since a tight election in 2018. The Left tivises property developers from build- of Finance of Uzbekistan. agricultural cooperation, es- upgrading of irrigation rocketing in the country. Lofven, 63, Party blamed Lofven for the crisis. ing new homes for the rental market. pardon pecially in chili farming. system, promotion of agri- has served as premier since 2014 and “It is not the Left Party that has given People can find themselves waiting for Catalan “As CPEC has entered a based industry for value ad- is the first Swedish prime minister to up on the Social Democrat govern- years for a rental contract, while buy- French new stage of high-quality dition and setting up global lose a no-confidence motion. ment, it is the Social Democrat gov- ing property is increasingly hard as leaders soldiers development, with focus on chain network. Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie ernment that has given up on the Left prices jump. industrial and agricultural “Cooperation in the agricul- Akesson told Parliament the govern- Party and the Swedish people,” Left The Left Party fears that deregulating cooperation, China and Pa- ture sector would help our Agencies injured in ment was harmful and historically Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar said. the rental market will lead to rapid kistan are complementary two countries ensure food weak, adding: “It should never have With Parliament deadlocked, it is not price increases and deeper segrega- Mali blast in agricultural production security, improve livelihood, come into power.” The motion, which clear to whom the speaker might turn tion between rich and poor. OVIEDO: Spanish Prime technology, project man- and contribute to the over- required 175 votes in the 349-seat to form a new government if Lofven Over the weekend, Lofven held Minister Pedro Sanchez an- agement, machinery and all social-economic devel- parliament to pass, was supported resigns. last-minute meetings seeking to se- nounced on Monday he will Agencies tools, and product con- opment of our countries,” by 181 legislators. Lofven’s shaky mi- Opinion polls suggest the centre-left cure a parliamentary majority for his propose pardons for nine sumption, which created Moin ul Haque added. nority coalition with the Green Party and centre-right blocs are evenly bal- proposed rent reforms. jailed Catalan separatist YAOUNDE: Several French leaders. soldiers were injured in an Speaking to an audience at attack on France’s force Op- the historic Liceu Theater eration Barkhane in central in Barcelona, Sanchez said Mali on Monday morning, he will bring his proposal to French media reported. US must return to nuclear deal with Iran: Raeisi a Cabinet meeting on Tues- “The French forces of Op- be influenced by the US pressure by gradually reducing its nuclear ing the United States back into com- with all countries. day, where it is set to pass. eration Barkhane were Foreign Desk and must act upon their commit- commitments under the deal. pliance with the 2015 nuclear agree- Raeisi said any negotiation that se- The pardons apply to Cata- struck, Monday, June 21 in ments. This is what the Iranian President Joe Biden has said ment. Raeisi emphasized that the cures Iran’s national interests will lan politicians and activists the morning, by a car bomb TEHRAN: Iran’s President-elect nation wants from you,” Iran’s pres- Washington is willing to return to US must remove the sanctions in a be supported by his administration, who were behind the failed attack in the district of Kai- Ebrahim Raeisi says the United ident-elect said. the pact if Tehran first suspends verifiable way in order for Tehran to but “we will not tie the economic sit- 2017 independence attempt gourou, in Gossi (central States must return to full compli- Elsewhere in his interview, Raeisi its countermeasures taken in re- reverse the nuclear steps it took in uation and people’s [livelihood] to and illegal referendum. Mali),” France 24 reported. ance with the 2015 landmark nucle- said the main focus of his admin- sponse to US violations and re-im- response to the US withdrawal from these negotiations and we will not They have been condemned According to local sourc- ar deal with Iran, officially known istration’s foreign policy will be to postion of sanctions. the nuclear deal. allow talks for the sake of talks.” to up to 13 years in prison. es, the large explosion left as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of make sure about complete removal Iran says the onus is on the US to In response to the US unilateral Asked about a proposal by US “If there’s a time to unite, several people injured. Wit- Action (JCPOA), and fulfill its com- of unilateral sanctions imposed by withdrawal from the JCPOA, Teh- President Joe Biden to sign a new it’s now. This is where we nesses said several helicop- mitments as per the accord. the United States after Washing- ran has so far rowed back on its deal with Iran to address the coun- should start the journey ters were dispatched to the Raeisi made the remarks during his ton’s illegal withdrawal from the nuclear commitments five times try’s missile program and regional toward living together har- area from Gao. first press briefing attended by rep- nuclear deal with Tehran, followed in compliance with Articles 26 influence as well, Raeisi said, “Is- moniously and in normal- No one has claimed respon- resentatives of domestic and foreign by verification of sanctions removal. and 36 of the deal, stressing that sues related to [Iran’s] regional ity,” he said. “The land- sibility for the attack so far. media outlets on Monday, following “The United States must respond its retaliatory measures will be re- [influence] and missile program scape of the pandemic has The attack comes over a his election as Iran’s next president. to the world. It has been frequent- versible as soon as Europe finds are not open to negotiation.” transformed us. We realize week after French Presi- Asked what message he had for the ly emphasized [by Iran] that the practical ways to shield the mutual “There was an issue (Iran’s nucle- what’s really important is dent Emmanuel Macron United States and Europe, Iran’s United States must comply with trade from the US sanctions. ar program) which was negotiated life. We realized how much announced the end of Op- president-elect said, “I emphatically its obligations and remove all cruel Raeisi said the current negotiating and an agreement was reached and we need each other.” eration Barkhane, France’s urge the United States to return to sanctions [it has imposed on Iran],” team involved in the ongoing talks an accord was concluded and they His announcement, howev- flagship military operation the JCPOA and comply with its com- Raeisi emphasized. in the Austrian capital, Vienna, will promised to remain committed to er, was not enough to satisfy in the Sahel, and the for- mitment. The Iranian people expect “The Iranian nation is not satisfied continue to hold the negotiations as it. However, they did not do that; all Catalan separatist activ- mation of an international you to abide by your obligations.” with the JCPOA, because it has the transition to the new administra- now, on what grounds do they want ists. Hundreds picketed the “anti-terrorism” alliance to “European countries and the Unit- failed to deliver on its promises and tion takes place. to raise other issues?” event, saying that pardons combat extremist groups. ed States must look and see what the reason is that Americans violat- Raeisi noted that the Iranian people “Why Mr. Biden does not observe do not go far enough. They Operation Barkhane was they have done to the JCPOA. The ed their obligations while Europe- have shown resistance and perse- obligations accepted by former [US] are demanding amnesty for launched in 2014 to conduct United States violated the JCPOA ans failed to observe theirs as well.” verance in the face of the maximum administrations? Whey Mr. Biden the political leaders, includ- military operations against while European countries [who He said the United States’ “maxi- pressure campaign, which included does not fulfill his duty with regard ing those who fled the coun- extremist armed groups and were parties to the JCPOA] failed mum pressure” campaign against revive the deal as it was Washing- tough economic sanctions targeting to obligations that the US adminis- try and an independence train and support military to comply with their obligations,” Iran has failed to bring the Iranian ton, not Tehran, that left the inter- the people’s livelihood. tration has undertaken?” referendum. Several key forces of the G5 countries. Raeisi said. nation to their knees. nationally recognized accord in defi- “The foreign policy of our admin- Raeisi added, “I seriously propose Catalan leaders, including Some 5,100 French military “We tell the United States that The US, under former President ance of global criticism. istration will not start from the to the US administration to rapidly current President Pere Arag- personnel are deployed in you have to remove all sanctions Donald Trump, left the JCPOA in Elsewhere in his Monday interview, JCPOA nor will it be restricted return to compliance with its obliga- ones, refused to attend the the Sahel region as part of [imposed on Iran] and must return 2018 and initiated a “maximum pres- Raeisi said his administration will to the JCPOA,” he said, stressing tions, remove all sanctions [imposed event. Hecklers also inter- the operation. [to the nuclear deal] and fulfill your sure” policy against Iran, prompting not pursue attritional talks with that he intends to develop con- on Iran] and prove through removal rupted the announcement in obligations. Europeans must not Tehran to take remedial measures world powers with the aim of bring- structive and balanced relations of all sanctions that it is honest.” the well-secured theater. IslamabadTUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Briefs Jordan: ‘World should stop India from officials PkMAP’s plead not Usman Kakar passes away illegal actions in IIOJK’ guilty in Karachi Prof. Cheng said, now he doesn’t see any hope that India will Awadallah and Zaid were Nazir Siyal change its mind and correct its mistakes arrested in KARACHI: Pakhtunkhwa he believed that the fore- election at gunpoint to pro- identity of the Kashmiris, early April Milli Awa- DNA warning issued by the Pa- duce a puppet regime. and perpetuating Indian oc- mi Party kistani Government to the This is an important step cupation of IIOJK. (PkMAP) BEIJING: The internation- international community is taken by Narendra Modi Third, the Narendra Modi DNA leader and al community should all very timely and necessary regime against the will of regime holds frequent meet- former sen- act up and stop India from as India goes further and the Kashmiri people in an ings of fake political leaders DOHA: A former Jorda- ator Usman doubling down on its illegal further along the wrong attempt to make Jammu and of Kashmir to show that nian royal court chief Khan Kakar actions in Indian Illegally path, regardless of Paki- Kashmir a permanent part Kashmiri people are sup- and a distant relative of passed away in Karachi on Occupied Jammu and Kash- stan’s frequent expressions of India. porting India. In doing so, King Abdullah II’s plead- Monday. He was 60. mir ( IIOJK) so as to main- of goodwill and the strong Second, according to re- the Narendra Modi regime ed not guilty to sedition Kakar’s personal physician, tain peace and stability in condemnation of world pub- ports by both Al-Jazeera and is not only deceiving its own and incitement charges, Dr Samad Panezai, said he South Asia, Cheng Xizhong, lic opinion. Gulf News, Narendra Modi people, but also deceiving a defense lawyer said on had received a head injury at visiting professor at South- As a result, it is more and regime issued new domicile the international public Monday. Bassem Awadal- his residence in Quetta and west University of Political more difficult for India and rules about eight months af- opinion. lah and Sharif Hassan was shifted to a hospital with- Science and Law and for- Pakistan to normalize their ter the abrogation of Article He, however, said, India Zaid are accused of con- in 30 minutes where he was mer Defense Attache in relations, and South Asia is 370 and bifurcation of the has failed to suppress the spiring with a senior roy- operated upon and put on a South Asian countries said facing severe uncertainties, erstwhile semi-autonomous Kashmiris’ demand for free- al — Prince Hamzah, a ventilator. on Monday. he added. state into two union terri- dom and impose its rule by half-brother of the king He was later shifted to Ka- While commenting on Prof. Cheng said, now he tories. force on the people of the — to incite unrest against rachi’s Aga Khan Universi- Foreign Minister Shah doesn’t see any hope that further on the wrong path.” First, according to Indian Through this measure, Nar- occupied territory despite the monarchy while solic- ty Hospital on a special air Mahmood Qureshi’s recent India will change its mind India’s insistence on com- media reports, last Novem- endra Modi regime is trying mounting a massive cam- iting foreign help. ambulance where he passed statement that India must and correct its mistakes. mitting crimes against the ber and December, India to move a large number of paign of repression includ- Hamzah, who is the cen- away earlier today. Panezai refrain from taking any fur- “We have reason to say that Kashmiri people is all-round deployed very heavy troops Hindus to IIOJK, thus fur- ing gross and systematic tral figure in the case, is said the cause of his death ther illegal steps in IIOJK, India is going further and and here are some points: in IIOJK and held a general ther diluting the distinct violations of human rights. not facing charges. The was accumulation of blood in king had said the royal his brain due to the injury. family was handling the Panezai said it was not known matter privately. what caused the injury to Women lawmakers An official said the tri- Kakar, who had been found al began behind closed by his family lying on a car- term PM’s statement doors at the State Securi- pet in his drawing room with ty Court and will continue blood flowing from his head. on Tuesday. irresponsible Awadallah and Zaid were US warship a certain way, he is giving arrested in early April and DNA oppressors and criminals Hamzah was placed under tested with against women a new narra- house arrest following ac- ISLAMABAD: The wom- tive to justify their behavior. cusations that they had li- 40,000lb an parliamentarians have There is NO justification for aised with foreign parties termed the statement of a prime minister to talk this in a plot to destabilize explosive Jordan. The charges they Prime Minister Imran Khan way. Highly irresponsible and face carry sentences of up on women’s dress irresponsi- condemnable.” to 30 years in prison. Web Desk ble and condemnable. Sindh Minister for Women In a tweet, PPP Senior Development Shehla Raza FLORIDA: The US Navy Leader Senator Sherry Reh- has said Imran Khan should has released a stunning vid- man condemned IK’s state- think about the issues facing Mandokhel eo showing the moment a ment regarding the dress by the country instead of bomb exploded in the mid- of women. Her tweet reads, keeping an eye on the wom- moves court dle of the ocean before trig- “Whether it’s our laws or en. Shehla Raza and other against gering an earthquake some even our religion, which is women PMs of the Sindh 100 miles away. very clear that respect for Assembly reacted to Prime Dr Firdous The jaw-dropping footage women is the responsibility Minister Imran Khan’s shows the 40,000lb bomb of the beholder, no man has comment about women’s exploding in “full ship shock the right to blame women or dresses in an interview with DNA trials” where they are test- how they dress, for violence, foreign media. ing the effects such a device rape and crimes against Shehla Raza said that Imran KARACHI: PPP MNA has on Navy ships. women. Shocked that our Khan should not have said Abdul Qadir Mandokhel The explosion caused a PM is doing this. this while sitting on the seat moved a court, requesting 3.9 magnitude earthquake Does IK not know that by of the prime minister of the ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Hammad Azhar in a meeting with US it to direct police to file a about 100 miles away in saying women should dress country. Embassy Charge d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie. – DNA case against Dr Firdous Daytona Beach, Florida, a Ashiq Awan, on Monday. phenomenon which is not Mandokhel, in the peti- unusual during similar tri- Cleric tion, states that SACM als. The experimental ex- Those who kill Awan slapped, tortured, plosion that happened on Foreign forces leaving confesses abused and threatened to Friday isn’t unusual either, kill him. the Daily Star reported. to his innocents are “I had barely escaped from us ‘in total disaster’ there [the set of the TV as the fighting has in- Chairman Abdullah Abdul- actions channel]. The incident India’s Monitoring Desk creased across Afghanistan lah would visit the United terrorists: Fawad shocked my voters and in the past two months. On States on Friday, June 25. family, while police refused vaccinations KABUL: Former Afghan April 14, US President Joe “President Biden looks for- DNA to register a case against hit record President Hamid Karzai has Biden had announced that ward to welcoming Afghan DNA Dr Awan, and so the court said that foreign forces were the American troops would President Ashraf Ghani LAHORE: Cleric Mufti should instruct the police leaving Afghanistan in ‘total leave Afghanistan by Sep- and Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Aziz-ur-Rehman, who was ISLAMABAD: Federal to file a case against her,” Information and Broad- he added. Agencies disgrace and disaster’. tember 11. Chairman of the High Coun- arrested for molesting his Karzai’s remarks came in “We will be better off with- cil for National Reconcilia- seminary student, con- casting Minister Fawad Last week, Karachi police an interview with a foreign out their military pres- tion, to the White House on fessed to the crime on Chaudhry on Monday cat- had refused to file a case NEW DELHI: India gave out against SACM Awan after a record 7.5 million vaccine publication on Sunday (June ence,” Karzai added. “I June 25, 2021,” the White Monday. In his confes- egorically said that those 20) during which he said House said in a statement. sional statement, the cleric who kill innocent people Mandokhel’s request. doses on Monday under a fed- Officials of the Saeedabad eral campaign to inoculate all the US forces came to Af- The visit would highlight said, “The video of moles- are terrorists. ghanistan to fight extrem- the enduring partnership tation is of me; I made a In a tweet, the minister Police Station had said adults for free after weeks of they had received Mandok- criticism that a chaotic rollout ism and bring stability, but between the United States mistake and I’m embar- said that there was “no con- rassed about it.” hel’s request a few days had worsened a second wave are leaving nearly 20 years and Afghanistan as the mil- fusion at any level” regard- He further stated that the ago, and after consulting that killed hundreds of thou- later having failed at both. itary drawdown continues, ing those who kill innocent “student videotaped the oc- with legal experts, they sands. Earlier this month, “The international commu- the White House added. people. “That is terrorism context. He [the PM] was currence out of my knowl- have decided not to file Prime Minister Narendra nity came here 20 years “The United States is com- and the perpetrators are quoted out of context. And, edge,” adding, “When I a case against Awan and Modi said the government ago with this clear objective mitted to supporting the terrorists. We have suf- a particular section of the of fighting extremism and found out [about the video] have responded to Man- would buy 75% of all vaccines Afghan people by providing fered the pain of terrorism media pair it up.” bringing stability ... but ex- I told him to not dissem- dokhel accordingly. from drug makers and distrib- diplomatic, economic, and in our own land and can un- Asked if he would disagree, tremism is at the highest inate it.” “He made the “The incident took place in ute them for free to states, humanitarian assistance to derstand the pain of all who the foreign minister paused point today. So, they have video viral despite the fact Islamabad and the case can which along with private hos- support the Afghan people, have lost their loved ones for a while and then said: “I failed,” he said. including Afghan women, I had warned him about it. in these cowardly attacks.” will let it pass.” only be registered there,” pitals had earlier been buying Their legacy is a war-rav- After it went viral, my sons police officials had said. shots for people aged 18-45. think we should defend our girls and minorities,” the Chaudhry’s remarks come Last year, PM Imran had aged nation in “total dis- own country and look after statement said. called him out and threat- In the plea filed with the India’s previous record of 4.5 a day after Foreign Minis- delivered an all-encompass- grace and disaster,” he said. our own lives. ... Their pres- The statement further ened him [of consequenc- police, Mandokhel had al- million doses was on April 5, ter Shah Mahmood Qureshi ing speech in the parlia- “We recognize as Afghans all ence (has given us) what we added that the United es],” the cleric added. leged that Awan used foul followed by a sharp decline refrained from calling Osa- ment. Speaking about the our failures, but what about have now. ... We don’t want States will remain “deeply On Sunday, Punjab police language, slapped him, and with average daily inoculation ma bin Laden a terrorist in country’s relations with the bigger forces and powers to continue with this misery engaged” with the govern- arrested the cleric for mo- an interview with Afghani- the United States, he had threatened him during a falling below 3 million. who came here for exactly and indignity that we are ment of Afghanistan to lesting his student. The TV show. Experts have said India needs stan’s Tolo News. said Pakistan had to face a that purpose? Where are they facing. It is better for Af- ensure the country never 70-year-old was booked When the interviewer quot- lot of “humiliation” despite “A case of harassment, to administer 10 million dos- leaving us now?” he asked ghanistan that they leave.” again becomes a “safe hav- after a video of him sexu- threats, and violence should es a day to achieve its aim of ed Prime Minister Imran supporting Washington in and added: “In total disgrace The White House an- en for terrorist groups who ally assaulting the student Khan as calling Osama bin the ‘war on terror’ and was be registered against Fird- inoculating 950 million adults and disaster.” nounced on June 20 that pose a threat to the US went viral on social media ous Ashiq Awan,” Mandok- by December. Laden a “martyr”, Qureshi then blamed for the US’s Karzai’s statement comes President Ashraf Ghani and homeland.” platforms. said: “Well, again. Out of failures in Afghanistan. hel had said. Govt to further expand economic ties with China: Shaukat Tarin that not only Chinese govern- ment but the Chinese entre- preneurs would also like to enhance their investment in the field of finance, industry and agriculture development of Pakistan. Finance Minis- ter and Chinese Ambassador both agreed to take the bilat- eral relations of both coun- tries to next level in order to ensure sustained economic growth. Federal Minister for Finance briefed the Chines Ambassador that increase in exports was the top most pri- Finance and Revenue while strengthen economic rela- ority of the Government. DNA extending a warm welcome tions with China. He briefed He particularly referred to to Nong Rong stated that Pa- the Chinese Ambassador the budget proposals which ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of kistan and China enjoy long- about the measures intro- would specifically promote the People’s Republic of Chi- term, broad based and mul- duced in the recent budget exports in the long run and na H.E. Nong Rong called on ti-dimensional relationship. for ensuring inclusive and usher in growth in the econ- Federal Minister for Finance Federal Minister for Finance sustained economic growth omy. Nong Rong informed and Revenue Shaukat Fayaz and Revenue expressed the in the country. about the progress of Chi- Ahmed Tarin in Islamabad on commitment of the pres- Federal Minister for Finance nese investments in CPEC Monday. Federal Minister for ent government to further & Revenue expressed hope related projects. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]