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IslamabadTuesday, November 03, 2020 ’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 UNODC organizes PDM’s anti-state ‘Respect for territorial special training for 25 attempts won’t integrity principled law enforcement officers succeed: Shibli position for Azerbaijan’ Briefs Over 25 killed President urges UN to implement in resolutions DNA varsity attack ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has Students of the University escaped urged the United Na- a compound, with many climbing the tions to take steps to im- boundary walls, after at least three plement Se- curity Council Resolutions assailants stormed the varsity on Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to UN Resident and DNA / News Desk Pak condemns Humanitarian Coordinator KABUL: At least 25 people were killed or Julien Harneis in Islamabad terrorist attack ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood receiving on Monday, he said Pakistan wounded Monday when gunmen stormed has always pursued peaceful Kabul University in an attack that ended af- ’s Ambassador-designate Nong Rong. – DNA Staff Report / DNA resolution of all outstanding ter hours of fighting with security forces, an issues with , including official said. “Three attackers were involved. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly con- Foreign the core dispute of Jammu One of them blew up his explosives at the demns the mindless attack at Kabul and Kashmir which has beginning, two were brought down by the se- University today, resulting in loss of Secretary NCC meeting called been on the agenda of the curity forces,” interior ministry spokesman so many precious lives and injuries to receives UN for over seven decades. Tariq Arian told AFP, adding that at least 25 many more. This act of terrorism is The President reaffirmed people had been killed or wounded. particularly despicable as it targeted an Chinese as virus resurges Pakistan’s commitment to Students of the Kabul University escaped a institution of learning. multilateralism. compound, with many climbing the bound- We extend our deepest sympathies and envoy “Need to take immediate measures which ary walls, after at least three assailants heartfelt condolences to the families of stormed the varsity, Tolo News said, citing have the most impact on disease spread PM playing the victims and wish speedy recovery DNA sources, with the attack coming as several to the wounded. without curtailing economic activity” politics of senior government officials were expected Our thoughts and prayers are also with ISLAMABAD: Foreign Sec- to attend the opening of an Iranian book the Afghan people in this hour of grief retary Sohail Mahmood hujaat amza Highest daily corruption fair. Authorities have reached the attack and sorrow. received China’s Ambassa- S H scene, cordoning off the area and blocking Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its dor-designate Nong Rong cases in 3 months GILGIT BALTISTAN: Chair- all roads towards the university. The forms and manifestations and will con - on Monday. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- ter on Monday man Pakistan said they were not involved but several edu- tinue to support a peaceful and stable The Foreign Secretary ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday recorded over summoned a National Coor- Peoples Par- cation centres have been attacked over the Afghanistan. reaffirmed strong commit- 1,100 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily num- ty (PPP), Bi- years by extremist groups such as Daesh. ment to Pakistan-China dination Committee meet- ber since July 30, the Health Ministry said. With 1,123 lawal Bhutto ‘All-Weather Strategic Co- ing tomorrow to discuss the new infections, the nationwide caseload reached Zardari has operative Partnership, and growing trend of COVID-19 335,093, while 12 more people died from coronavirus said that the hoped that CPEC projects infections in the country. over the past 24 hours pushing the toll to 6,835. Prime Minister Imran Khan Pakistan, Saudia agree would be fast-tracked. The premier will be briefed by As many as 315,016 people have so far recovered, is a liar who is playing poli- The Foreign Secretary the National Command and while active cases stand at 13,242. On July 30, the tics of corruption and during also lauded Ambassador Operations Centre (NCOC) country of over 200 million people recorded 903 cas- his 2 years in power corrup- Nong Rong’s experience on the coronavirus situation. es of the novel virus, a figure which then started to de- tion has increased. He had to cooperate in IT & extended best wishes to The development comes cline. Amid a resurgence in cases across Europe and promised to end corruption him for successful term. hours after Federal Minister other countries, health experts have warned of a sec- in 90 days and now says that Both the Ministers especially deliberated for Planning and Development ond wave in Pakistan as well. To contain the outbreak, he cannot end corruption Asad Umar said the the government has made wearing of masks manda- with a switch button. Ad- on cooperation in the digital field Schools not government was deliberating tory in public places. Authorities also announced the dressing a corner meeting in being closed, over additional measures to shutting of all parks and entertainment venues by Gilgit Baltistan on Monday, Naveed Miraj contain the rising spread of 6:00 p.m. local time (1300GMT) and markets, shop- Bilawal Bhutto said that his says Shafqat coronavirus in the population. ping centers, restaurants and banquet halls by 10:00 grandfather Shaheed Zu- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Continued on Page 06 p.m. (1700GMT) nationwide. – DNA lfikar Ali Bhutto ended FCR have agreed to undertake joint efforts for “It is again and rajgiri system from GB. promotion of cooperation in the field of in- clarified that His mother Shaheed Mo- formation technology. educational Norwegian htarma Benazir Bhutto The understanding came during a telephon- Chohan removed introduced democracy and ic conversation between Foreign Minister institutions are embassy allowed political parties to Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Saudi Minis- NOT being closed” work in GB. His father Presi- ter for Information Technology Abdullah “Foreign Minister Qureshi underlined as Punjab info marks day to dent Zardari gave identity to Al-Swaha. Both the Ministers especially de- that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have hayam bbasi the people of GB. – APP liberated on cooperation in the digital field. historic and deep-rooted fraternal ties K A end impunity Last month, during a telephone exchange, which have stood the test of time,” the ISLAMABAD: Schools and minister PDM anti- Qureshi and Saudi foreign minister Prince statement said. “He appreciated consist- other educational institu- Staff Report Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud discussed bilater- ent support of the Kingdom to Pakistan, tions are not being closed, Firdous Ashiq has been appointed ISLAMABAD: The Royal state attempts al ties and the situation in the region, Pa- especially in hour of need, and steadfast stated Federal Minister as the special assistant to CM Norwegian Embassy on kistan’s foreign office said in a statement. solidarity on the Kashmir cause.” for Education, Shafqat Monday marked the Inter- won’t succeed Mahmood on Monday de- national Day to end impu- ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- spite a recent surge in coro- Abid Raza nity for crimes against jour- ister for In- navirus cases across the nalists. It was noted that formation COAS, Khalilzad discuss country. “Rumours again LAHORE: LAHORE: Fayyaz the safety of journalists and Senator Shibli afloat regarding school clo- ul Hassan Chohan has been media workers is a priority Faraz said on sures. It is again clarified removed as Punjab’s infor- for Norway. Monday the regional security situation that educational institutions mation minister, read a no- han will remain the minister A healthy democracy is reli- are NOT being closed,” he tification from the Govern- vicious at- lasting peace in Afghanistan were discussed for colonies, while Punjab’s ant on the work journalists announced via a tweet. ment of Punjab on Monday. tempt of Pakistan Democratic during the meeting,” the statement said. information department will do to scrutinise the actions He stated that the govern- Two other ministers along Movement (PDM) to appease Khalilzad appreciated Pakistan’s untiring be headed by Awan. of governments and inform ment will continue to mon- with Chohan have been re- the enemy by spreading efforts for facilitating the process towards The other two ministers re- citizens. Free press is also a itor the health of students, moved, said the notification. baseless propaganda against the mutual objective of peace in the region, moved by the provincial gov- key to ensuring free and fair teachers and school staff Firdous Ashiq Awan — who national institutions will not it added. Khalilzad is the Trump adminis- ernment are Mehar Muham- democratic elections. “but at the moment no such previously served as the succeed. In a tweet, the min- tration’s special representative for Afghan mad Aslam Bharwana, who It is time to end impunity decision (about closing prime minister’s special as- ister said that PDM should not peace and played a key role in arranging was the minister for coop- for crimes against journal- schools or educational insti- sistant on information — has think that the masses would the US-Taliban deal and the joint declara- eratives, and Zawar Hussain ists so that media workers tutions) has been made”. been appointed as the spe- forget the statement of Ayaz RAWALPINDI: US Special Representative tion earlier this year. The US envoy had Warraich, who was serving in Pakistan and around the Mahmood’s tweet comes a cial assistant to Chief Minis- Sadiq. Shibli Faraz said that for Afghan Reconciliation Ambassador Zal- also called on the army chief last month to as the minister for prisons. world can do their job freely day after Punjab Education ter Usman Buzdar. the people of Pakistan need may Khalilzad called on Chief of Army Staff discuss matters related to mutual interest, This is the second time that and without fear. Minister Murad Raas also According to the Govern- answer for the anti-national (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawal- peace and stability in the region, Pak-Af- Fayyaz ul Hasan Chohan dismissed speculation that ment of Punjab, two other narrative of Gujranwala and pindi on Monday, an ISPR press release said. ghan border management, and current de- has been removed from his schools across the prov- ministers besides Chohan Maryam, Quetta public meetings and “The regional security situation, the Afghan velopments in the , portfolio after the Punjab ince were not being closed have been removed from the incident of desecration peace process, with particular reference to according to a statement issued by the In- government reappointed Shahbaz, due to rising cases of the their posts. The notifica- him as the provincial infor- of Mazar-e-Quaid. – APP border management, and the way forward for ter-Services Public Relations. – DNA novel virus. tion further said that Cho- mation minister in 2019. Hamza show unity Inside... Chants of solidarity and support from Kyrgyz markets are US Election 2020: Biden and Trump hit swing states open for Pakistani the PML-N’s traders, says envoy Republican President Trump, 74, visited five battleground states while his 77-year-old Democratic political workers – Page 02 challenger spoke at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, where the race also looks tight welcomed Maryam NAB’s strategy started yielding excellent results More than 90 million peo- industry had been revived. At a rally in Philadelphia, African Americans. “It’s al- pretty clear who the winner – Page 03 Web Desk ple have already cast their At a later rally in Iowa, Mr Mr Biden addressed the most criminal the way he’s is by the early hours of the Abid Raza ICCI, DWE to ballots in early voting, put- Trump promised secure city’s black community, handled it,” he said. “It’s a following morning. LAHORE: PML-N provide trainings to WAHINGTON: Donald ting the country on course borders and more conserv- vowing to confront “system- mass casualty event in the But don’t set your alarm Vice-President Maryam workers of SMEs Trump and Joe Biden have for its highest turnout in a ative judges in the courts. ic racism” in the US and black community and it’s clocks just yet. Officials are Nawaz hugged her cousin – Page 04 been travelling across the century. To be elected US Meanwhile, Mr Biden head- attacking the president’s totally unnecessary.” already warning that we Hamza Shahbaz and party The US election: nation as the US election president, a candidate must ed to Pennsylvania, his handling of the pandem- Mr Biden earlier courted may have to wait longer - president, Shahbaz Sharif, Hate, hope beyond race enters its final hours. win at least 270 votes in place of birth and another ic - something which has Latino voters with a tweet possibly days, even weeks in what was seen as a sym- the vote Republican President what’s called the electoral key state. disproportionately affected in Spanish, speaking of - for the result this year be- bol of unity, as she arrived – Page 05 Trump, 74, visited five college. Each US state gets the separation of migrant cause of the expected surge at a National Accountability battleground states while UN Secy Gen Guterres a certain number of votes families at the border and in postal ballots. Bureau (NAB) court here greets President Tatar his 77-year-old Democratic partly based on its popula- Mr Trump’s “indifference” On Sunday, a report by news on Monday. – Page 06 challenger spoke at a cam- tion and there are a total of to the suffering of Puerto site Axios said Mr Trump Chants of solidarity and paign event in Pennsylva- 538 up for grabs. Rico after Hurricane Maria would declare victory on support from the PML-N’s Multilateral dialogue nia, where the race also President Trump had a struck in 2017. Tuesday night if it looked as political workers welcomed needs to effectively looks tight. Mr Biden, a confront challenges punishing schedule on Sun- Meanwhile, Mr Trump will if he was ahead. Maryam Nawaz, who went – Page 07 former vice-president, has a day, holding rallies in Iowa, hold more rallies in North Mr Trump denied the re- in for a hug when she saw healthy national lead in the Michigan, North Carolina Carolina, Pennsylvania, port, but said that counting her cousin, Hamza, and Special Training for latest polls ahead of Tues- and Georgia, and later in Michigan and Wisconsin. ballots after election day then kindly patted his face. Women Law Enforcement day’s election. Florida. It can take several days for was a “terrible thing”. She then turned towards Officers underway But his advantage is narrow- – Page 08 In Michigan, Mr Trump every vote to be counted Meanwhile, Mr Biden Shahbaz who embraced her er in key states which could boasted his leadership the after any US presidential vowed to stop the Trump in tender-hearted manner. decide the result. state’s car manufacturing election, but it’s usually “stealing” the election. (Picture on Page 2) IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, November 03, 2020 SSP highway Briefs patrol media briefing PHA plants Ishfaq Mughal 30,000 FAISALABAD: The preven- tion of crime and accident saplings on highways is the prime responsibility of Punjab DNA Highway Patrol, SSP Ch. Fa- FAISALABAD: The Parks rooq Ahmad Hundal told the & Horticulture Authority media that as many as 458 (PHA) Faisalabad planted cases were registered under 30,000 saplings during Oc- different sections and 459 tober 2020 for beautifica- criminals were arrested dur- tion of the city. ing the month of October. According to PHA Director He briefed that 4 Kalash- General Asima Ejaz Chee- nikovs, 2 Rifle 244 Bore, 4 ma, the Authority was tak- Rifles 12 Bore, 12 pistols 30 ing steps for upgradation Bore with 208 bullets and 16 of parks and green-belts in cartridges were recovered. Faisalabad. In this connec- Furthermore, total 220 liter tion, it has also arranged liquor, 5 kg 65 Gram Canna- walks and seminars to cre- bis was recovered. As many ate awareness for maintain- as 79 proclaimed offenders ing beauty of the city. She and 7 court absconders said that the PHA has not were arrested. Dead meat only planted 30,000 sap- is detrimental to health. 180 lings but also developed and KG dead meat was recov- renovated four parks and ered. As many as 123 cas- eight green-belts in Faisal- LAHORE: Secretary Information and Broadcasting Akbar Hussain Durrani in a group photo officers during his visit to Press Information Department. – APP es were registered against abad. For this purpose, all reckless drivers U/S 279 stakeholders were taken PPC. . Moreover, 6 lost chil- into confidence, she added. dren were found and reunit- ed with their relatives. Help rendering were extended Police foil bid Kyrgyz markets are open for to 2692 commuters. Total to smuggle 23 encroachments were re- moved for free flow of traf- narcotics fic. 329 Motorcycles were impounded U/S 134 PO, SWABI: Tordheer police Pakistani traders, says envoy 115 MVO and 550 Cr.P.C. Monday foiled a bid to smug- Further, he emphasized that gle narcotics from Khyber LAHORE: Ambassador of Kyr- kistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and the help line of PHP is 1124. Pakhtunkhwa province to gyz Republic to Pakistan, Erik Kazakhstan as a part of CPEC. The signboards and infor- Punjab through Indus River Beishembiev said on Monday “This will bring our countries mation regarding Helpline and arrested a drug peddler that Pakistani industrialists more closer,” he said. 1124 is displayed in all beat who was wanted to police could exports their goods via He said that bilateral trade areas. The road commuters in various cases since 2014. Kyrgyzstan to Europe and other and economic cooperation be- should know about the help- According to district police western markets. tween Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan line and call in case of any spokesman, District Police Erik Beishembiev offered the was currently low. “Current emergency and happening Officer Imran Shahid re- Pakistani traders and investors volume of trade between two of mishap. The awareness ceived a tip-off regarding to use Kyrgyzstani markets for countries is 4 billion dollars about helpline 1124 saves smuggling of huge quantity exporting their goods directly to and Pakistan’s investment in road users from distress and of Hashish through Indus Europe and other countries. Kyrgyzstan is about 3.5 billion any untoward incident. River and deployed a po- Addressing to the RoundTable dollars,” he said and reiterated lice team led by DSP Taj Conference convened by Lahore that priority areas for econom - Mohammad Khan and com- Center for Peace Research, H.E ic cooperation between both Two street prised off SHO Tordheer Erik Beishembiev said that Kyr- countries included medicine criminals Sub-Inspector Altaf Khan. gyzstan was dynamically devel- and pharmaceutical sector, During raid at various oping and foreign investors were electricity production and sup- caught by points the police team ar- widely presented. Investment plying, mining, food, textile rested Zeeshan alias Shane citizens s/o Tahir alias Boda resi- in Kyrgyz republic was easy and and IT industry. He said that dent of Tordheer and recov- profitable. Kyrgyzstan was now both countries needed to inten - ered 5 packets of Hashish focused on its high quality and sify people to people contacts DNA concealed in a plastic sack environmental friendly agricul- and spread more information tural products, organic vegetable tries. The Kyrgyz Ambassador between both countries. 1000, he added. about both cultures. Lack of di - KARACHI: Two street crim- on the banks of Indus River inals were caught red-hand- and fruits, meat, dairy products said that Kyrgyzstan attached Kyrgyzstan was interesting in Erik Beishembiev emphasized rect air and road transport be - weighing 5,620 grams. The ed by the citizens in Kara- great importance to the devel- cooperating Pakistan to handle on the renewal of transport deals police also recovered a pis- and honey. He said that for sev - tween both countries was also chi’s area of Bahadurabad. tol from his custody. eral years, Kyrgyzstan had been opment of economic cooperation energy crisis and wanted to im- within Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan a hurdle for economic cooper- According to details, the The notorious drug peddler successfully exporting Kyrgyz visa to Pakistan in order to pro- plement the great Central Asia- for multilateral agreement on ation between both countries, robbers were looting a car Zeeshan alias Shane was honey to Europe and Arab coun- mote greater economic relation South Asia power project CASA- transit transports between Pa- he said. – APP driver, when a citizen hit wanted to police in eight them with his car. As a re- cases of drug trafficking sult, both the robbers got since 2014. – APP injured and were caught by Revenue FPCCI urges for halal product the citizens. The arrested CAA bans robbers were handed over to the police after subject- visitors’ Public Service certification to retain GCC market ing them to by the angry citizens. The police entry to all must be met by food factories Mian Anjum Nisar shared his halal certification and to im- have recovered looted valu- airports Katchahri held dna exporting their products to grave concerns over it if the plement and maintain health ables and weapons from the the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. food sector industries are not and hygiene conditions as custody of the arrested. ment immediately and KARACHI: Mian Anjum Nis- These mandatory conditions able to acquire the halal cer- prescribed by the Saudi Food Earlier in the month of DNA Ishfaq Mughal said that this initiative ar president FPCCI while re- will enter into force on July 1, tificate it will face difficulties and drug authority (SFDA) July, four locals of Korangi has radically changed the ferring product certification 2021, and the Saudi Authority and un-amendable losses. He advised industries to avail area of Karachi grabbed a KARACHI: The Civil Avi- to be required by Saudi Ara- SFDA had notified the World The industries of Pakistan support by the “Ministry of hold of robbers trying to ation Authority (CAA) on FAISALABAD: On the di- centuries-old pattern. bia wide its new note verbal Trade Organization (WTO) especially SMEs have not Science & Technology Certi- flee the scene of the crime Monday banned the entry of rections of Punjab Chief He said that he visited No 210-41-1601, dated July of this change on October 7, been fully recovered through fication Incentive Program for in the vicinity of Bilal Colo- visitors to all airports across Minister Sardar Usman district and tehsil in the 28, 2020, strongly urged all 2019. New conditions Details post-corona economic trage- SMEs” through which SMEs ny police station. The rob- the country to stem the sec- Bazdar, a Revenue Pub- province and listening stakeholders in the public-pri- can be found at the SFDA dy. Hike in power and natural can benefit incentive grants bers were on a motorcycle ond wave of the coronavi- lic Service Katchahri public complaints. He vate sector, Government sec- website. Saudi Arabia consid- gas prices are also forcing up to 0.4 million rupees upon but were intercepted by rus. According to the CAA, was held at the Circuit said that the Department tor, and ministry should take ered being the single largest them into vulnerability. Any acquiring any halal certifica- four locals who got alerted drivers will be allowed to House in which senior of Revenue was at the up this issue immediately. market for food and beverage industry engaged in food sec- tion. FPCCI will utilize all to the robbery by the man drop passengers at the air- member Board of Reve- forefront of public ser- According to the notification who they had just mugged. ports’ drop lines and those products in the Gulf, account- tor activity without an accred- available resources to create nue(SMBR) Babar Hayat vice and holding Revenue from the Saudi Food and coming to pick travellers ing for more than half of all ited halal certification will lose awareness about certifica- Tarar also reached and Public Service Courts drug authority (SFDA) has is- up will be required to wait of the region’s imports. Our the opportunity to trade with tion Incentive Program and Alfalah, listened to the problems would not only solve the sued health and hygiene con- in their vehicles until flyers’ food industries have a sizea- Saudi Arabia. Local food indus- to motivate SMEs to avail it of the citizens. Divisional problems of the people ditions and requirements that ble trade with Saudi Arabia. tries are obligated to acquire for their benefits. Mastercard arrival. Moreover, the CAA Commissioner Ishrat Ali has made it mandatory for but also increase their and Deputy Commission- people to put on masks on confidence. launch alfa the premises of the airports. er Muhammad Ali were The Divisional Commis- virtual debit It said these measures are also present. Additional sioner said that officers aimed at addressing the Deputy Commissioner in all the four districts card coronavirus pandemic. Fed- Revenue Fazal Rabi Chee- and tehsils of the division eral Minister for Planning ma, Additional Deputy were listening to public DNA and Development Asad Commissioner General issues during the courts Umar had recently stressed / Assistant Commission- and the first working day KARACHI: Bank Alfalah for strict implementation of er Sadar Umar Maqbool, of each month has been has announced the launch precautionary measures to Assistant Commissioner allotted for this purpose. of the Alfa Virtual Debit ward off the second wave of City Syed Ayub Bukhari, Deputy Commissioner Card in collaboration with novel coronavirus pandemic Revenue Department of- Muhammad Ali said that Mastercard in an endeavour in the country. In a meeting ficials, Assistant Director the problems of the peo - to bring the bank closer to of National Command and Land Record City and the ple’s under one roof are customersin the times of Operation Center (NCOC) social distancing. The virtu- Sadar, Tehsildar, Niab Te- being addressed by lis- the federal minister said hsildar and Patwari were al card eliminates the need that the use of face masks is tening to the problems to visit a branch, present also present. SMBR said mandatory adding that en- related to the revenue any physical documentation forcement of Standard Op- that Revenue Katchries department. or in-person interactionto erating Procedures (SOPs) are being hold on every He said that speedy reso - application as customer in educational institutions first working day of lution of issues and griev - verification is performed and banquet halls will be month and problems are ances related to the reve - digitally.The launch of the strictly monitored. – APP being solved on the spot. nue department including new card is in line with the He appreciated the steps issuance of domicile, bank’s commitment to sup- Abid taken by the district ad - faad, registary, income port citizens and communi- ministration in resolving certificate and other rev - ties by providing convenient remanded in the issues related to the enue matters are being LAHORE: PML N Vice President Maryam Nawaz meets President PML N solutions enabling them to citizens’ revenue depart- solved on spot. Shahbaz Sharif at Accountability Court. – DNA continue banking remotely. police custody With this launch, Bank Alfa- lah aims to drive inclusivi- till 17th ty by broadening its reach LAHORE: An anti-terrorism to cater to a diverse cus- court (ATC) on Monday hand- tomer base and improve ed over Abid Malhi, the prime KIIR seeks UN intervention to address IIOJK issue the digital payments eco- suspect in the Motorway gang- The unilateral move followed by a crippling clampdown and communication blockade has thrown the territory into a system across the country. rape case, to police on 15-day physical remand. ATC Judge quagmire of uncertainty and perpetual violence that continue to consume innocent lives at an unprecedented scale Name Correction Arshad Hussain Bhutta con- MIRPUR: World-fame Kashmiri a dangerous turn after the Indian ing political activists, lawyers, rights defenders and persecution of pretext or another. These rights I, Saif Ali Khokhar s/o ducted the case proceedings, think-tank – the Kashmir Insti- government’s unilateral decision human rights activists and youth journalists he said reflect the dan- groups he said were being targeted Niaz Ahmed Khokhar wherein the authorities pro- tute of International Relations to forcibly annex the disputed who were arrested before and af- gerous and dark aspects of the fas- for their work and cooperation with CNIC 61101-8333008- duced Abid Malhi on expiry of (KIIR) Monday made a fervent state into Indian Union, last year.” ter August 5th last year continue cism the Indian state had exhibited the UN and other international or- 5, Resident of Village his judicial remand. A prose- appeal to UN Secretary-General “The unilateral move followed by a to rot in jails far away from their while dealing with the political dis- ganizations in bringing out human and PO Alipur Islama- cutor apprised the court that Antonio Gutters, urging him to crippling clampdown and commu- homes”, the communique said. sent in the region. He lamented that rights violations being committed bad, appeared in SSC the process of identification mount pressure on the Indian nication blockade has thrown the “Every aspect of the disputed the Government of Indian was using by the Indian troops in Indian ad- Annual / Supplemen- parade had been completed government to stop human rights territory into a quagmire of uncer- state of Jammu and Kashmir, so- counterterrorism laws to muzzle ministered territory of Jammu and tary Exam (2014) with during the judicial remand. He violations, persecution of jour- tainty and perpetual violence that ciety, politics and culture today the media and silencing critical and Kashmir. About the enactment of Roll No 906692, Regis- pleaded with the court to hand nalists, rights defenders and civil continue to consume innocent bears the scars of the 14-month truthful voices. “There has been an a series of anti-Kashmiri laws by tration No 1412981123 over the accused to police on society activists in Indian Illegally lives at an unprecedented scale,” inhuman siege, the longest in immense rise in the incidents of co- the Indian government he under- from FBISE with my 30-day physical remand for Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. he said adding that there has been Kashmir’s history”, he said add- ercion, intimidation and harassment lined that the laws such as Domi- name as Saif Ali s/o investigation and recovery of In a letter addressed to the UN no letup in the state-sponsored ing that fundamental political of journalists, rights groups and the cile Law, Media-Policy 2020, New Niaz Ahmed Khokhar, pistol and other items. Howev- secretary-general, KIIR chief Al- violence as arbitrary arrests, and human rights including the civil society activists who have been Education Policy, Land Law and which I changed to Saif taf Hussain Wani sought Gutter’s extra-judicial killings, forced dis- right to freedom of expression, critical of the militaristic approach,” the law, which empowers Indian er, the court remanded him Ali Khokhar s/o Niaz in police custody for 15 days urgent attention toward the highly appearances and military crack- the right to opinion and right the communique said adding that security forces to demarcate/grab critical situation in IIOJK, saying, downs and nocturnal raids by the to assembly remained severely the GoI was now using its so-called any piece of land in the territory, Ahmed Khokhar in all and ordered for producing my senses. Please cor- him on Nov 17. – APP “The human rights situation in Indian army continue unabated. restricted in the region. Massive investigation agency the NIA to have instilled a fear of insecurity the occupied Kashmir has taken “Thousands of Kashmiris includ- crackdown on civil society, human harass and terrorize them on one amongst the Kashmiris”. – APP rect all my records. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, November 03, 2020 NEPRA Briefs issues 27 generation Police licenses in arrest three 2019-20 gang-rape ISLAMABAD: National Elec- tric Power Regulatory Au- suspects thority (NEPRA) has issued 27 generation licenses with DNA cumulative installed capacity of 2338.14 MW to various RAWALPINDI: Police have companies during 2019-20. arrested three suspects Giving the details, sources in a case pertaining to told APP here that out of the alleged gang-rape of a total, as many as 16 licenses 13-year-old girl in the limits have been issued for solar, of Wah Cantt, Rawalpindi on two hydel, four each thermal Monday. The rape victim and wind and one nuclear in her plea stated that she during the said period. was gang-raped by three The thermal has total suspects after offering a 315.99 MW capacity, hydel lift. Senior Superintendent 117.02 MW, Wind 138.70 Syed Ali said that three sus- MW, Solar 621.43 MW and pects have been taken into Nuclear 1145 MW. custody by the police after They said the licenses were registration of the case on issued to Lake City Manage- the complaint of the victim. ment (Pvt) Limited, Jabori On the other hand, Inspec- RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Nasir Mirza, Group Leader and Former President Sohail Altaf, Power Project, SAIFCO tor General of Police (IGP) UBG Group Patron-in-Chief SM Munir, Chairman UBG Iftikhar A Malik and Presidential Candidate for FPCCI Khalid Tawab and others Hydropower Ltd, CIHC Pak Punjab Inam Ghani has also in a Group photo at a reception ceremony in the honor of UBG at a local hotel in Rawalpindi. – DNA Power Company Ltd, Kara- sought a detailed report chi Nuclear Power Plant-2, from RPO Rawalpindi in the Burj Wind Energy (Pvt) Lim- case. The IGP Punjab has ited, Moro Power Company ordered strict action against Ltd, Shafi Energy (Pvt) Lim- the guilty in the case and di- ited, Sino Well (Pvt) Limited, rected the provision of time- NAB’s strategy started Enertech Bostan Solar (Pvt) ly justice to the rape-victim. Ltd and Enertech Quetta The number of gang-rape Solar (Pvt) Ltd. Similarly, cases in Punjab has seen a licenses were also issued to sharp increase in the last Kulachi Solar Power Pvt Ltd, two months. On September yielding excellent results US Apperal and Textile (Pvt) 21, a woman was allegedly Limited, Vision Developers gang-raped during a robbery Honorable Justice Mr. Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB said that NAB is an apex anti (Pvt) Limited, FAS Energy in Depalpur city in Okara. Pakistan Pvt Limited, Grid Police had registered an FIR corruption organization of the country which has assigned a gigantic task of Edge (Pvt) Limited, Javed of the incident against seven Solar Park (Pvt) Limited, suspects on the complaint eradication of corruption and to recover looted money from corrupt elements Asia Energy (Pvt) Limited, of the victim’s husband. The He said that NAB has pre - rationalized workload, clearly accountability courts, while 57 the figures of complaints, in- Siddiqsons Kohat Solar Lim- woman was shifted to Tehsil DNA scribed efficient, effective and drawn job descriptions and in- references had been taken to quiries and investigations have ited, Siddiqsons Nowsherhra Headquarters Hospital, De- expeditious disposal of white stitutional support and super- logical conclusion. increased as compared to the Solar Limited. – APP palpur in critical condition. ISLAMABAD: Justice (RETD) collar crimes cases putting a vision. Currently, out of 179 mega cor- same period of 2019 to 2020. He said the robbers took Javed Iqbal, Chairman, NAB maximum limit of 10 months Honorable Justice Mr. Javed ruption references, 10 inquiries The comparative figures of pre- cash, gold ornaments, and Traders to chaired a meeting to review which is a record as compared Iqbal, Chairman NAB said that and 15 investigations are un- vious two years are indicative of other valuables with them the latest progress on the im - to other Anti-Corruption Organ- NAB is an apex anti corruption der process. He said that NAB the hard work being put in by all hold protest after raping the woman. plementation status of the de- izations. organization of the country attaches great importance to ranks of NAB officers/officials cisions and measures taken by He said that NAB has estab - which has assigned a gigantic its Human Resource Manage- in an atmosphere of renewed on Nov 4 PNCA to the present leadership of NAB. lished a state of the art Foren - task of eradication of corrup- ment. A comprehensive yearly energy and dynamism, where RAWALPINDI: Trade bod- The meeting was attended by sic Science LAB in Islamabad tion and to recover looted mon - Training Plan for 2020 was ap - fight against corruption is being ies of the city would organ- hold puppet Deputy Chairman NAB, Pros- which has facilities of Digital ey from corrupt elements. proved in order to enhance ca - taken as a national duty. ize a protest rally on Novem- ecutor General Accountability Forensics, Questioned Docu- Chairman NAB said that taking pacity building of NAB officers/ Increase in the number of com - ber 4 against the hate-based shows from (PGA) DG Operations, DG NAB ments and Fingerprint Analysis. mega corruption cases/white officials. He said Training Cells plaints also reflects enhanced narrative against Islam by Nov 6 to 14 Rawalpindi and other senior During the meeting, Honoura- collar crime cases to logical were created at all Regional lev - public trust in the NAB. The the French President Em- officers of NAB including all ble Chairman NAB directed that conclusion is top most priority els as primarily responsible to Chairman NAB said that NAB manuel Macron. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Director General of Regional performance review of NAB of NAB. liaise and carry out the planned officers are considering erad- President Markazi Anju- National Council of Arts Bureaus via video link at NAB headquarters and all the Region- NAB strongly believes in con- activities in their respective Re- ication of corruption as their man Tajran Shahid Ghafoor (PNCA) will hold puppet Headquarters. While chairing al Bureau’s of NAB would be ducting the inquiries and inves- gional Bureaus in coordination national duty. Serious efforts Paracha, Chairman Traders shows in annual Lok Mela the meeting, Honorable Jus- conducted at the end of the year tigations of white collar crimes with T&R Division NAB Head- to combat corruption are be- Action committee Pakistan to be held at the Lok Virsa tice Mr. Javed Iqbal, Chairman at a given criteria under Quan - on scientific lines that too after quarters who had successfully ing made with the realization Sharjeel Mir, and Chairman f r o m N o v e m b e r 6 t o 1 4 . NAB said that NAB is absolutely tified Grading System in order collecting solid evidence as per conducted training programs that eradication of corruption Pharmaceutical traders As- The puppet shows would determined to eradicate cor- to further improve the perfor- law. During the meeting, it was besides a Training of Trainers from Pakistan. He directed all sociation Arshad Awan said aim to promote and pre- ruption to make Pakistan cor- mance of officers/officials of informed by DG operations, (ToT) program was also organ- officers of NAB to demonstrate in a statement here on Mon- serve the dying art of pup- ruption free. NAB’s Anti-Cor- NAB as with better quantitative that out of 179 mega corruption ized at NAB Headquarters. absolute fairness and transpar- day. According to statement petry through educating the ruption Strategy has started and qualitative improvements in cases, NAB had filed 97 cor- Honorable Justice Mr. Javed ency as per law in discharge of ,the rally in collaboration children and norms using yielding excellent results. Operational Efficiency Index, ruption references in different Iqbal, Chairman NAB said that their national duties. with local Ulema would start puppets as tools in a soft from Fawara Chowk and and subtle manner. would end at Waris Khan bus The puppet shows will fea- Police stop. They appealed to mass- ture theme-based puppetry es to participate in the rally that usually revolves around foils bid to to express their love for the current issues including Holy Prophet (SAW). – APP women and children relat- smuggle ed issues, education and environment to educate the drugs Chances audience especially children through infotainment. DNA of smog to According to an official, spe- ISLAMABAD: Sabzi Mandi increase in cial PNCA puppet artist will and Noon police have thwart- perform in the shows who ed an attempt to smuggle Capital have taught special tech- narcotics from Khyber Pa- ISLAMABAD: Spokesman niques of puppetry from dif- khtunkhwa to down parts Pakistan Meteorological De- f e r e n t i n s t i t u t i o n s . of the country and arrested partment (PMD) Dr Khalid He said performers in these two persons in possession Malik Monday said in coming shows were contractual em- of cache of drugs, a police days chances of smog ‘Air ployees of PNCA who have spokesman said. Following Quality Index’ (AQI) would received especial trainings orders of IGP Islamabad increase in federal capital. He in this art. These artists Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar said that smog would may in- were not only trained in Khan, he said that DIG (Op- crease around 200-250(AQI) Pakistan, but they have also erations) Waqar Uddin Syed in capital which considered been sent abroad by PNCA had categorically directed all to be in unhealthy trend. for different professional ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Republic of Turkey Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral police officers to accelerate He underlined the need training including sing- Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Headquarters. The Ambassador congratulated CNS on assuming command of their efforts against drug that people should follow ing and dances, he added. Pakistan Navy. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations were discussed. Naval Chief also dealers/smugglers and curb the SOP’s while going out- These puppet shows are this menace from Capital. side as it directly effects promoting societies’ culture expressed grief over losses in recent earthquake at Turkey and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured. – DNA Following these directions, SP on the lungs. Adding that and ethnicity with the refer- (Industrial -Area) Zubair Ah- Lahore, Faisalabad and its ences to their folk legacies, mad Shaikh constituted spe- adjoining areas having in- he stated. – APP Stinking ICT nullahs become nuisance for residents cial team under the supervi- tense smog due to vehicle According to details, due to negligence of MCI these natural streams were flooded with heaps sion of DSP Khalid Mehmood pollution and industrial pol- IRSA releases of garbage and waste that had made the lives of people miserable living besides those Nullahs Awan including SHOs Sabzi lution comparatively other Mandi Sub-Inspector Muham- areas. He said those aller- 80,500 ISLAMABAD: The residents of federal capital on Monday demanded of the authorities concerned for cleaning capital city’s stinking nullahs mad Iqbal, SHO Noon Abdul gies patients try to be more that have become constant nuisance for citizens. Talking to APP, the citizens of some sectors such as G-7, I-8 and I-10 respectively have said Razzaq, Sub-Inspectors Adeel careful during the coming cusecs water in their complain to the authorities that persistent odour and foul smell was prompting health related hazards. Shokat , Muhammad Nawaz days as it would be more ISLAMABAD: Indus River According to details, due to negligence of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) these natural streams were flooded with heaps of gar - along with others. The ac- harmful to them. – APP System Authority (IRSA) bage and household waste that had made the lives of people miserable living besides those Nullahs. cused identified as Saif-ur-Re- on Monday released 80,500 Ali Rizwan a resident of I-8 when talked to this scribe told that, “A lot of inhabitants are suffering from respiratory diseases due to intake of hman and Javed khan besides 13101 cusecs water from various polluted air spewing through these drains”, he added. recovery of 6.357kilogram rim stations with inflow of Javed Khan, another resident of I-10 urged MCI to ensure provision of dumpsters near these nullahs so that the citizens should throw the hashish from them. During candidates 48,000 cusecs. garbage into it. Zubair Ahmed resident of G-7 said, the nullah was full of garbage people of nearby areas were facing seriou health issues preliminary investigation According to the data re- including skin, respiratory problem and others. “The cleanliness drive of Nullahs should be initiated on regular basis for smooth flow of water both the suspects confessed for matric leased by IRSA, water from drains”, he added. to smuggle this cache of drug re-exams level in the Indus River at When MCI Sanitation Director Sardar Khan Zimri was contacted about this issue, he said the local population living on both sides of nullahs from KPK to Islamabad and Tarbela Dam was 1524.89 were responsible for polluting these streams by throwing garbage. – APP various cities of Punjab. RAWALPINDI: Board of feet, which was 138.89 feet Intermediate & Secondary higher than its dead level Education (BISE),Rawal- 1386 feet. Water inflow in pindi Matric supplementary the dam was recorded as examination 2020 will com- 28,600 cusecs and outflow mence from November 7. as 38,000 cusecs. Razak pleased over 22.6% growth in pharmaexports According to RBISE The water level in the “Alhamdulillah, I am glad to share that our pharmaceutical exports have gotten off to a good start spokesman, Roll no slips Jhelum River at Mangla Dam have been dispatched to was 1207.80 feet, which this year. In value terms, our exports have grown by 22.6% in the first quarter (Q1) to USD 68.1m regular candidates at their was 167.80 feet higher than as compared to USD 55.6m in the corresponding period last year,” the minster tweeted respective institutions its dead level of 1040 feet while private candidates whereas the inflow and out- have gotten off to a good start this Industrial Sector,” he tweeted. September 2020 as compared to will receive slips at their flow of water was recorded DNA year. In value terms, our exports It is pertinent to mention here the same month of last year. residential addresses. as 6,900 cusecs and 30,000 have grown by 22.6% in the first that the country exported phar- The exports of pharmaceutical In case the candidate has cusecs respectively. The re- ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime quarter (Q1) to USD 68.1 million maceutical products worth US product from the country during not received the roll no lease of water at Kalabagh, Minister on Commerce and In- as compared to USD 55.6 million $68.176 million during July-Sep- September 2020 were recorded slip, are advised to down- Taunsa and Sukkur was re- vestment, Razak Dawood Monday in the corresponding period last tember (2020-21) as against the at $27.149 million against the ex- load slips from board’s corded as 53,400, 37,800 expressed pleasure over the con- year,” the minster tweeted. exports of US $55.609 million ports of $18.249 million in Sep- website www.biserawal- and 7,300 cusecs respective- siderable growth in the pharma- He said credited pharmaceutical during July-September (2019-20), tember 2019. pindi.edu.pk or contact ly. Similarly, from the Kabul ceutical exports, which grew by exporters for this success as they showing growth of 22.60 percent, On month-on-month basis, the their institution. As many River a total of 4,500 cusecs 22.6 percent during the first quar- worked hard to ensure positive according to the Pakistan Bureau exports of pharmaceutical prod- as 13101 candidates would of water was released at ter (Q1) to over $68.1 million com- growth in trade in this particular of Statistics (PBS). ucts increased by 64.87 percent appear in the examination Nowshera and 3,000 cusecs pared to $55.6 million during the export sector. I take this opportunity to express Meanwhile, on year-to-year basis, during September 2020, when for which 53 examination released from the Chenab corresponding period of last year. “All this has been due to the hard my gratitude to Dr. Faisal Sultan the exports of pharmaceutical compared to the exports of US centres have been set up River at Marala. – APP “Alhamdulillah, I am glad to share work our Pharmaceutical export- @fslsltn and his team for their products witnessed growth of $16.467 million during August in the board’s jurisdiction, that our pharmaceutical exports ers and renewed focus on exports. valuable support to the Pharma 57.99 percent during the month of 2020, the data said. he added. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, November 03, 2020 DG PCAA Briefs holds 4th ICCI, DWE to provide E-kachehri Morals ISLAMABAD: Director be strong General Pakistan Civil Avia- trainings to workers of SMEs tion Authority (PCAA) Has- enough: IHC san Nasir Jamy on Monday Syed Noor Ul Hassnain said that the Directorate of Workers Education (DWE) was working to provide free of cost held the fourth E-kachehri on TikTok to address public grievances trainings to produce devoted and disciplined manpower according to the current requirements of the market in line with the vision of the ISLAMABAD: Capital De- Prime Minister. velopment Authority (CDA) The DG had also invited removed encroachments DNA queries from the public from various areas of capital about the matters pertain- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Cham- during last 8 days. ing to aviation services in ber of Commerce and Indus- According to detail, Di- the country, a news release try (ICCI) and Directorate of rectorate of Enforcement said. The Deputy Director Workers Education (DWE) here removed illegal fruit stalls General Airport Services, on Monday jointly taken an in- from PWD stop on October Deputy DG Regulatory itiative for providing free of 23. The property office of and Director Human Re- cost trainings to the workers of Chaudhry Azam on Kahuta source also attended the Small and Medium Enterprises road has been sealed. Sim- E-kachehri. About 51que- (SMEs) including industrial and ilarly the property office of ries were received during commercial establishments. Ayesha Town Scheme has the E-kachehri regarding Director General, Directorate also been sealed. Service provision and maintenance of Workers Education (DWE), station in street number 14 of facilities at airports, up- Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis of G-8 was sealed. Other en- gradation of Instrument and Human Resource Manage- croachments against which Landing System (ILS) based ment Syed Noor Ul Hassnain, the Directorate took action on Artificial Intelligence along with Deputy Directors on the same day include Safety Systems, mobile sig- Muhammad Naqi Khan and Mu- encroachments at the gate nals and free wifi internet hammad Akbar Rai visited Islam- of PIMS, vegetable market registration issues at Islam- abad Chamber of Commerce and I-11, illegal construction of abad Airport, reopening of Industry (ICCI) and exchanged rooms in Maskeen colony pilots and other licensing views with President ICCI, Sar- of G-8, and encroachments exams, E-Gates’ Installa- dar Yasir Ilyas Khan and his in front of zoo at Margalla tion for Immigration at all team for providing trainings to road. international airports, res- the workers of SMEs including On October 24, the Directo- olution of pending issues industrial and commercial estab- rate of enforcement took ac- of commercial land lease / lishments, said a press release. tion against encroachments agreement, domestic flight Syed Noor Ul Hassnain said nearby Quaid-e-Azam Uni- operation for Chitral and that the Directorate of Workers versity, illegal construction Muzaffarabad besides mat- Education (DWE) was working in E-10 and E-11, and Kh- ters pertaining to CAA em- to provide free of cost trainings by the DWE and the purpose productivity and service deliv- said that over 60 percent of should be the key focus of the hana pull. On October 25, ployees. The DG responded to produce devoted and disci - of training interventions was ery significantly by focusing on Pakistan’s population was be- government to make them key the authority took action to most of the queries on plined manpower according to to make the workers of various trainings and skills development low the age of 35 and if they drivers of economic growth of against the encroachments spot and directed the quar- the current requirements of public and private sector organ- of their workforce. He said that were trained and equipped with the country. Senior Vice Pres - in H-9 bazar, and Panjgraan. ters concerned to sort out the market. The training initi - izations more productive. Pakistan has immense pool of demand-driven skills to gain ident, Ms. Fatma Azim, Vice On October 26, strict action things as per merit at the atives covered various topics He said that ICCI members young talent that could be trans- employment in domestic and President ICCI, Abdul Reh - taken against encroach- earliest without any delay. including effective time man- should take benefit of the formed into a great dividend for international markets, a major man Khan, M. Ejaz Abbasi, ments in G-8/4 street No. The public has appreciat- agement, stress management, services of DWE to improve the country by imparting them chunk of the country’s popula - Saeed Khan, Aslam Khokhar, 32, G-7 slums area, GT ed the initiative of CAA to total quality management, the skills and productivity of demand-driven trainings and tion would be able to work to - Raja Hassan Akhtar, Umar Road, I-8/1, I-9, F-7, G-8.The resolve their grievances change management, work eth- their employees. skills. He said that ICCI would wards enhancing the nation’s Hussain, Ali Akram Khan, operation of CDA contin- by holding the E-kachehri, ics and communication skills, Speaking at the occasion, Pres- organize one-day training work- industrial productivity, compet- Khalid Chaudhry and others ued and on October 27 the which was live-streamed at he added. DWE was providing ident ICCI Sardar Yasir Ilyas shop in collaboration with DWE itiveness, domestic production, also spoke at the occasion authority demolished the the PCAA official Facebook in-house trainings as well as Khan lauded the role of DWE for in its premises in which workers and exports besides significant- and gave useful suggestions illegal wash rooms at Tarnol page https://www.facebook. trainings at workplaces, both providing free of cost trainings of SMEs from trade, industry ly boosting the inflow of for - for organizing training in - Road. Illegal fruit stalls were com/PCAA.Official. – DNA removed from I-11 and fruit for employees and employers. to working people. and services sectors would be eign remittances. He said that terventions for workers of was donated to sweet home. He said that all expenses of train- He said that industries and invited to get the required train- providing technical trainings to SMEs to make them more ef - The operation continued in ings and trainers were borne businesses could improve their ing. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan youth and enhancing their skills ficient and productive. IHC asks the following days during which encroachments were govt about removed from various spots its policy on of the capital CDA removes enroachments from PTCL partners with Roosevelt Islamic various areas ICAP for shared services DNA ISLAMABAD: The Islam- Calligraphy at Margalla road. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tel- President ICAP, attended ICAP, Ufone will also be offer- stan. Through such part- abad High Court wants to DNA On October 24, the Direc- ecommunication Company the ceremony, along with ing expert technical support. nerships, we endeavor to know the federal govern- workshop torate of enforcement took Limited (PTCL) has agreed Abdul Zahir Achakzai, EVP Moreover, this facility will support organizations such ment’s policy on the PIA- ISLAMABAD: Capital De- action against encroachments to offer the Institute of Business Zone South PTCL, enhance ICAP’s connectivi- as ICAP that is a part of the owned Roosevelt Hotel in DNA velopment Authority (CDA) nearby Quaid-e-Azam Univer- Chartered Accountants of Azhar Saeed, GM Sales ty with all its stakeholders. education sector and the New York. The assistant removed encroachments sity, illegal construction in Pakistan (ICAP) exclusive South PTCL and Omair Ja- Speaking on the occasion, regulator of the accountan- attorney general has been RAWALPINDI: The Punjab from various areas of capital E-10 and E-11, and Khhana discount packages for seam- mal, Senior Director, Educa- Muhammad Shehzad Yousuf, cy profession in Pakistan to told to take instructions Council of the Arts(PUCAR) during last 8 days. Accord- pull. On October 25, the au- less telephone and internet tion & Training ICAP. This Chief Business Operations play a pivotal role in nation from the government and in collaboration with Takh- ing to detail, Directorate of thority took action against the services for all ICAP mem- offer will include Managed IT Officer PTCL, said, ‘We are building.” Khalilullah Shai- inform the court. liqee Forum organized a Enforcement removed illegal encroachments in H-9 bazar, bers. Muhammad Shehzad & Telecom services such as delighted to partner with kh, President ICAP said, The hotel, which is a fixture one-day Islamic Calligraphy fruit stalls from PWD stop and Panjgraan. On October Yousuf, Chief Business Oper- Voice, High Speed Internet, ICAP where the community ‘Academic excellence de- of the Manhattan skyline, workshop here on Monday on October 23. The property 26, strict action taken against ations Officer PTCL, present- International connectivity, of chartered accountants will mands better connectivity decided to close this year to promote Islamic art in office of Chaudhry Azam on encroachments in G-8/4 ed offer pertaining to PTCL Static IP and GSM consum- experience high quality tele- these days. PTCL, being the because of low demand. connection with Rabi-ul-Aw- Kahuta road has been sealed. street No. 32, G-7 slums area, services to Syed Masood er solutions. Ufone, being phone, internet and managed national telecommunication “Due to the current, un- al. Presidential Award Similarly the property office GT Road, I-8/1, I-9, F-7, G-8. Akhtar, Secretary, ICAP, at a a subsidiary of PTCL, plans digital services across Paki- service provider, has vast precedented environment winning calligrapher Elahi of Ayesha Town Scheme has The operation of CDA con- special ceremony organized to offer state-of-the-art Call stan. We are at the forefront infrastructure and expertise and the continued uncertain Bakhsh Mattee imparted at ICAP office in Karachi. Center solution to ICAP. to serve our nation through to support our increasing also been sealed. Service tinued and on October 27 the impact from COVID-19, the training to the students in Khalilullah Shaikh, President Through the establishment concerted efforts in line with demand of internet and tel- station in street number 14 authority demolished the owners of The Roosevelt the workshop. He delivered ICAP and Hina Usmani, Vice of an in-house Call Center at the vision of Digital Paki- ecom services. – APP of G-8 was sealed. Other en- illegal wash rooms at Tarnol Hotel have made the diffi- a special lecture on history croachments against which Road. Illegal fruit stalls were cult decision to close the of Islamic calligraphy to the the Directorate took action removed from I-11 and fruit hotel,” it said in a statement students along-with its past, on the same day include en- was donated to sweet home. on October 12. “The iconic present and future. croachments at the gate of The operation continued in hotel, along with most of Mattee also gave practical PIMS, vegetable market I-11, the following days during , has experi- training in different style illegal construction of rooms which encroachments were enced very low demand and of writing. Speaking on the in Maskeen colony of G-8, and removed from various spots as a result, the hotel will occasion, Director PUCAR encroachments in front of zoo of the capital cease operations before the Waqar Ahmed said that end of the year. There are Islamic Calligraphy had a currently no plans for the significant place not in Pa- building beyond the sched- kistan, but also in the whole Over 30 million uled closing.” PIA has gone world ,adding calligraphy is to court over the closure of fundamental in Islamic arts. children vaccinated the hotel. A lawyer told the He said that the Council reg- court that the hotel is being ularly organized workshops against polio converted into apartments to introduce Islamic calligra- districts of AJK and one dis- and offices, adding that US phy to students and interest DNA trict of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. President of students in it is a proof He said that during this wants to purchase it too. that the art of calligraphy is ISLAMABAD: More than 30 campaign more than The hearing has been ad- flourishing in Pakistan. million children under the 210,000 frontline workers journed for a week. At the end certificates were age of five-year received an- visited door to door to pro- distributed among the par- ti-polio drops in 128 districts tect children from this crip- ticipants of the workshop. across the country during pling disease. The vaccina- IESCO seven-day sub-national cam- tors adhered to stringent issues power DRAP paign against the disease. COVID-19 preventative op- According to an official of erating procedures as they suspension launches Pakistan Polio Eradication did in the campaigns con- ‘MED safety Programme, the campaign ducted in July, August and programme which was started on Octo- September, he added. Coor- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Elec- mobile app’ ber 26, covered areas includ- dinator of the National Emer- tric Supply Company (IESCO) ed 33 districts of Punjab, 33 gency Operations Centre on Monday issued a power ISLAMABAD: Drug Reg- districts of Balochistan, 41 (NEOC) of the Pakistan Po- ISLAMABAD: Sardar Tahir Mehmood President IEAA, Khalid Choudhry Former SVP-ICCI ulatory Authority of Paki- suspension programme for districts of Sindh, eight dis- lio Eradication Programme, & Rana Qaiser Executive Member ICCI visited Senator Talha Mehmood at his Tuesday for various areas of stan (DRAP) on Monday tricts of Gilgit Baltistan, 10 Dr Rana Safdar said. Residence & after meeting Presenting Flowers. – DNA launched ‘MED safety mo- its region due to necessary bile application’ in Pakistan maintenance and routine de- to report adverse drug reac- velopment work. According to tions (ADRs) cases for tak- IESCO Spokesman, the power ing action by the authorities supply of different feeders and Masood demands on France grid stations would remain concerned. Sharing details of this mobile app, Director Masood Khan said that the 2 billion strong, Muslim Ummah is in itself an economic power, adding that we must suspended for the period from Pharmacy Services DRAP 08:00 am to 12:00 noon, H-8, Dr Abdur Rashid said that collectively ban all French products, stop trade with France and reject any further economic ties with them Highway, Faziya, NPCC-II, in case of any such griev- Gharial, Nogzi, Faziya, Cha- Dr. Masood Ahmad Raza Al-Rafai, eye operations, provided protection while welcoming the delegation ex- rah, Chakral, RTM, KTM, ance, the victims can submit DNA and Chairman Al Mustafa Welfare to women in its Dar-ul-Kafala and pressed the gratitude of the people complaint with the DRAP Thackeray, Galyana, Mandi Trust-UK Abdul Razzaq Sajid Chair- vocational training at its numerous of Kashmir, AJK and Pakistan to the Bhalwal, Bani , Katarian, through this mobile app. ISLAMABAD: Sardar Masood man. The President along with the vocational centres around the coun- ISSF and its members for highlight- Holy Family, F Block, Chon- He said that only seven Khan, President Azad Jammu and delegation strongly condemned try. Apprising the President, he said ing the Kashmir dispute. He said tra, RCC-1, RCC-2, RCC-3, countries have created this Kashmir, while denouncing the Emanual Macron’s hate-mongering. that free eye camps are frequently that the prayers and efforts of the Sihala, Chhaji Mar, Mathial, mobile app so far for the recent statements by French Pres- Masood Khan said that the 2 billion set up in rural areas where patients global Sufi community would cer- Shahiya, Bohi Ghar, Salargah, purpose. He added that ident Emanual Macron, said that strong, Muslim Ummah is in itself are also provided transport to and tainly lead to the liberation struggle Burhan Feeders, from 08:30 the World Health Organi- by encouraging Islamophobia and an economic power, adding that from the camps. He said that recent- of the Kashmiris to bear fruit. am to 12:30pm, Bani, Asghar zation (WHO) will directly allowing blasphemous caricatures we must collectively ban all French ly a free eye-camp was also organ- He said that the ISSF in a well-co- receive this complaint on of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is cre- products, stop trade with France ized in Palandri and currently the ordinated manner is paving the way Mall, Katarian, Holy Family, F any such matter regarding ating further polarization by hurting and reject any further economic Trust is conducting a 2-month long for international opinion-making on Block, Faizabad, Noor Muham- adverse reactions of drug. the sentiments of the Muslim Um- ties with them. Speaking on the oc- free eye camp campaign all over Kashmir and millions of their follow- mad Shamsabad, Tamasma- He said that the complainer mah and attacking the teaching and bad, Dhok Khabba, Gawalman- could submit report on ad- casion, Chairman ISSF Dr. Masood Kashmir issue in all their conferenc- AJK, comprising 40 camps spread ers can play a vital role in creating value system of Islam. di, Pirudhai, Gulzar Shaheed, verse reactions even when Ahmad Raza informed the Presi- es and helped sensitize the general over 12 cities. He also requested critical awareness on Kashmir. The He said that the Muslim Ummah dent of the activities of the organiza- public on the human rights crisis in the cooperation of the AJK Govern- AJK President said that Kashmir is Kashmir Road, Dhok Farman offline or to view and sub- Ali, NPF-1. , Jhanda, Azizabad, mit updates to previously should impose economic sanctions tion. He said that ISSF has worked Indian Occupied Jammu and Kash- ment for building an eye hospital in the land of Sufis and there is a rich against France in the wake of this towards bringing Sufis from around mir. Chairman Al Mustafa Welfare Muzaffarabad. Abdul Razzaq said and well-documented history of Su- Radio Pakistan-1, New Race submitted reports. He said Course, Golra, Siham, Range the complainer could also wicked move. The President made the world and in a coordinated fash- Trust-UK Abdul Razaaq Sajid in- that under the banner of Save our fism in Kashmir. “This proves that these remarks while speaking to a ion has helped carry out numerous formed the President of various Children in Kashmir, the Trust is the people of Kashmir are peace-lov- Road, Lalazar, Chontra, Mort, see immediate acknowledg- Garja-1, Cantt, RCC-1, RCC-2, ment of receipt of report. seven-member delegation led by educational and welfare projects. social welfare activities of the Trust also gathering international support ing people that aspire peace and Member AJK Legislative Assembly He said that it is our firm belief that in connection to organizing free eye- to provide humanitarian aid to the condemn violence. Unfortunately, a RCC 3. Sihala, Naar, Khawaja, He said that there was a watch Jhatta Hathial, New Mandira, list of medications to receive Pir Ali Raza Bukhari, which called Kashmiris have to be liberated from camps and providing health facilities people of IOJK. All these efforts, war has been imposed on Kashmiris on the President here at Jammu and Indian occupation and that Kash- to the indigent segments of the pop- he said, would be made in collabo- by India. IOJK has become a territo- Alipur, CDA Flats, Company personalized news and alert. Bagh, Diplomatic Enclave, He added while using this Kashmir House. The delegation miris be given their right to self-de- ulation here in Pakistan and AJK. ration with the International Red ry with the largest military concen- G-10/2, G-11/2, H-8, I-10/1 , option one can create a watch also comprised of Chairman Inter- termination. He also informed that He said that Al Mustafa Trust has Cross and the Red Crescent Society tration ever witnessed in modern national Sufi Scholars Forum (ISSF) the ISSF has actively advocated the conducted over 100,000 successful of Pakistan. Sardar Masood Khan, history”, he said. Iqbal Town. – APP Tuesday, November 03, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Fertilizer subsidy Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Sliding scale HE federal government’s decision to allow a subsidy of ABC CERTIFIED HEN it came to power, the PTI had promised a Rs5.4bn on diammonium phosphate, or DAP, fertilizer vast improvement in governance and an end to cor- T will help reduce the input costs of wheat farmers. Ac- Vol: 01 Issue: 188 W ruption. This has not happened, according to the cording to the finance ministry, the government has approved Email: [email protected] annual report by the World Justice Project, a private organ- a subsidy of Rs1,000 per 50kg bag of DAP, which will reduce isation that collects data about governments and countries its price by 25pc. The DAP subsidy is part of the prime min- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 around the world, and especially open government, or the ister’s special package for the growers to be approved by the Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad absence of corruption and adherence to rule of law. Pakistan federal cabinet next Tuesday. The subsidy was announced two has slipped considerably from its position in 2019. In 2019, days after some ministers raised concerns over the rising pric- out of 126 countries, Pakistan was at 117th position with a es of food, especially of wheat flour, at a recent cabinet meet- score of 0.39. In 2020, it was positioned at 120 and the score ing and the absence of an administrative response. The total remained 0.39 with the index now comprising 128 coun- value of the package is estimated to be Rs24bn and it includes tries. Out of the lower middle income countries, Pakistan is an increase in the wheat support price from Rs1,400 per 40kg at 25th place out of 30 countries and in the region is ahead to Rs1,600 per 40kg and subsidy on fungicides and weedicides only of Afghanistan. The reasons for this become apparent, in addition to DAP. The fertiliser subsidy will be paid from the as the report provides its detailed review of what happened Rs50bn earmarked for the agriculture sector in the Rs1.2tr through a Gallup Survey conducted in the country. There fiscal stimulus package given to fight the economic impact of is particular concern over the ‘constraints on government the Covid-19 pandemic. Only a fifth of the money allocated for power’ factor for which Pakistan is on 79th place in 2020 agriculture could be spent until now. compared to 74th position in 2019. It is encouraging to see the government realising the im- All this is an especially damning indication of how the PTI pact of consistently rising input costs on farmers’ meagre government has performed. The government had stressed incomes and spiralling food inflation on consumers. The that removing corruption would be its priority. It doesn’t actions being taken will help the growers cut the overall seem to have shown much success in this. There are areas in cost of their inputs and boost their incomes. But it will not which the country has remained on track, including access help control food prices surging since August last year. to justice with people able to obtain justice by being able to The solution to the higher food prices demands an over- approach courts and seek redress of grievances. However, haul of existing agriculture policies and investment in new the overall picture raises concern. Pakistan with its contin- high-yield technology. If the wheat growers, for example, ued development should be standing well above other coun- are able to double their output per acre, it will not only tries in the region. The problems are grave. They should be halve their costs and substantially increase their incomes seen as a wake-up call for the government so that it can work but also bring down wheat prices in the market. Also, the towards amending everything that has gone wrong and move increased yields will spare a part of cultivable land under towards a situation where it can move further up the scale of wheat for growing other value-added crops and vegetables. countries on the World Justice Project index and show that Thus the government should focus more on revamping pol- it is indeed able to govern and protect its people better than icies than fiscally unsustainable subsidies. other countries in the same economic situation as itself. The US election: Hate, hope beyond the vote HE hate towards Donald Trump may prove as It may be an exaggeration, but liberals believe more country to the brink. Marwan Bishara decisive in determining the outcome of this than ever before that a Trump victory would spell the But if he is declared the loser of the election, the T election, as hate towards did beginning of the end of American democracy. ramifications for the Republican Party and the con - in 2016. Back then, many Americans hated the Clin - For what could prevent Trump from, say, naming his servative movement in general would be no less dra - tons and hoped for anyone but Hillary to assume the daughter, Ivanka, Secretary of Commerce, her hus - matic. presidency. Today, many hope for anyone but the band, Jared Kushner, Secretary of State and Donald With no love lost between the party’s radical and incumbent president, even if it were old and tired Trump Jr perhaps Secretary of Tolerance or Secre - liberal wings, the bickering, recrimination and divi - Joe Biden. Hate, of course, is not new to American tary of Greatness? sion will start the next day. The radicals are sure to politics. It is a fixture of American society, any so - Meanwhile, the racial and ideological divide would accuse the centrists of undermining the party and ciety for that matter, and there is plenty of it to go deepen further, as white nationalists would be em - betraying the “brother leader”. around, alas. Hate is rooted in paralysis and driven powered to reclaim public space, leading to potential These attacks could take a menacing, and even de - by despair, but it motivates, hardens and energises civil strife. structive, tone if any number of the centrist/liberal precisely in order to overcome despair. Hate is sim - Contrary to conventional wisdom, a Trump triumph Republicans join the Democratic administration, as ple and straightforward, it protects and reassures us would also prove devastating to the Republican Party Biden hopes they would. This could further under - in uncertain times. and especially to its liberal and centrist wings that mine the unity and effectiveness of the party. But hate is also miserable and destructive. have shown a lack of enthusiasm for, if not total op - In other words, the demise of the Trump presidency Hope may counterbalance hate, even if it turns out to position to, another Trump term. could throw the Republican Party in disarray. This be false hope. Indeed, many US presidents in recent The president has already monopolised the party’s may be beneficial for the Democratic Party, but the memory ran on messages of hope, optimism and com - leadership, making its 2020 platform his own, and he decline of any one party in a two-party system may passion, including Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama and is sure to continue to further radicalise it according not necessarily serve the long-term interest of US Trump has already the “Man from Hope” Bill Clinton. to his whims and impulses. democracy. But a new plague of racial and political hatred infect - Such a triumph would also be devastating to the unity These elections feel like they have gone for so long appointed more than ed America after its economy collapsed in the 2008 of the Democratic Party, pitting progressives against that their mere conclusion will be a welcome relief. meltdown and Obama became the first Black pres - centrists, as the party comes under attack from the As one observer remarked, we have been holding our 200 federal conservative ident, and it turned into a national contagion with radical right. breath for too long, it is high time this ends so we can the rise of Trump as a populist white hatemonger Trump has already appointed more than 200 federal all breath normally once again. judges and three Supreme nationalist. conservative judges and three Supreme Court judg - But the stakes are so high and the scars so deep that, It has proven particularly resilient and ruinous to the es; if re-elected, he would transform the US judiciary regardless of the election results, the country will, Court judges; if re-elected, country’s system of government, liberal democracy. and politicise it for decades to come. for the foreseeable future, continue to pay the price It is, of course, important to distinguish two types Trump would become an inspiration, a lightning rod for Trump’s debacles. he would transform the of hate: hating the other for what they do and hating for populist nationalists in America and around the It is said the best remedy for hate is love. But let them for who they are, the latter being a more sinis - world, triggering a domino effect with untold conse - us be honest, love is scarce and hardly on offer in US judiciary and politicise ter, overtly racist type of hate. quences for the Western alliance, not to say, civili - today’s America. Nor is forgiveness or forget-ness, it Pollsters have observed that it is not only Republi - sation. seems. So, given that it is hard to find a vaccine for it for decades to come. cans and Democrats who are now thinking in hateful, It is the fear of such an eventuality that has pushed Trumpism, the only hope for the country is to fight virulent, even apocalyptic terms, but surprisingly, In - a record 74 million voters to cast their vote early – a the hate virus any way it can and slow down the con - Trump would become an dependents as well. number that will only increase leading up to election tagion before it hurts more people. In effect, Trump is as much a symptom as he is a day on November 3. This could be a sign that Ameri - This begins by “political distancing” the government inspiration, a lightning rod spreader of this hate virus that has weakened the na - cans are keen to overcome voter suppression and to from the populist-nationalist agenda and avoiding an - tion’s immunity and raised its temperature to fever - seal Trump’s defeat in 2020. other four more years of vitriol, in order to finally for populist nationalists ish, life-threatening levels. If the polls are correct, the president will reap what take a deep breath, for a change. It also means ad - in America and around But, it is not only hate. It is not only anger. he sowed. Just as the Trump presidency lived by hate, dressing the root causes of why so many people from It is also fear, fear of Trump winning a second term. so it may perish by hate. all walks of life are so bitter and angry. the world, triggering a If Trump defies the pollsters’ predictions, as he did But a Trump loss would have no less dramatic ram - I know better than to repeat mantras, but there is no in 2016, and defeats Biden on November 3, many of ifications for US politics, starting with his potential way around improving the socio-economic conditions domino effect with untold his followers would see his victory as no less than a rejection of an unfavourable result. to tackle inequality in all its forms. miracle, divine intervention, and a clear and danger - He has warned repeatedly against rigged elections The winner of the election also must refrain from re - consequences for the ous vindication of their righteous hatred. that could result in part from postal voting. Never taliation or further humiliation of the losing party. Along with a Republican-led Senate and a conserv - mind that there is no factual basis for such a claim Winning the vote may well prove to be the easy part. Western alliance, not to ative majority in the Supreme Court, Trump would and that his own family has voted by mail. Reducing hate and restoring hope as a pandemic rav - rule like an autocrat, crushing the country’s liberal Trump hopes “his” majority in the Supreme Court ages the country will be the true challenge for the say, civilisation pillars, reversing liberal laws and limiting the free - would take his side in any emerging dispute, which, next president of the . dom of the press. unlike the contested 2000 elections, would bring the Courtesy: Challenges in financial inclusion of women

NCREASING access to and use of quality finan - Pakistani community i.e. a patriarchal society. and helping them grow. Financial institutions need to Adnan Ali Mughal cial products and services is important to an in - Women are deprived of their fundamental rights which gather gender disaggregated data to develop custom - I clusive economic process and poverty reduction. creates a sense of inequality, they are subjected to ized value propositions tailored to women’s needs and Research shows that when people participate within predefined cultural norms that over the years become gender-smart products, train employees to provide ex - the economic system, they’re better ready to manage boundaries they must not cross. pertise and design-friendly ecosystems, provide finan - Their annual FIWC risk, start or invest in a business, and fund large ex - This not only damages their self-esteem; but also en - cial training and coaching to women and access women penditures like education or a home improvement. De - dorses them as the gender of less importance. Result - through their close knitted networks. (Financial Inclusion for spite the overall progress made in terms of financial ing in under confident women who constantly doubt Financial inclusion is important for women to access inclusion, the gender gap remains intact. their own capabilities and rights. loans, credit and to make transactions, but it is also Women Challenge) has Women’s financial inclusion occurs when women have Stemming from the above, is a second crucial matter of an essential way to save money and build assets in effective access to a range of financial products and awareness and education that needs to be addressed. a safe place, which can in turn help them move out resulted in innovative and services that cater to their multiple business and Women are reluctant to interact with the financial sec - of poverty. Efforts need to be made in developing a disruptive ideas to support household needs and that are responsive to the so - tor, because they have limited financial literacy and relationship of trust and compassion to overcome fi - cioeconomic and cultural factors that cause financial lack the understanding of how to deal with financial nancial literacy hindrances of women. For instance, a business that create exclusion in women. products & services. packaged service which caters to identity registration, A well-developed body of literature shows that clos - The cumbersome documentation, technical language bank account opening, training & mentoring along financial products that ing the gender gap in financial inclusion could have and lengthy processes are all too much strenuous for a with provision of loan. positive effects in smoothing consumption, lowering woman with limited exposure. Although female partici - Furthermore, the new alternative forms of digital fi - enable women to adopt financial risks and costs, providing security, increas - pation in the micro, small and medium enterprises has nance have also opened a new set of services, channels ing saving and investment rates, and facilitating new witnessed a surge, women still have hesitations from and value opportunities for women, both the financial - Financial Services. A business opportunities. the banking sector. High interest rates, significant col - ly excluded and the already financially included but Women can contribute to their economic uplift by lateral demands and limited insurance options prove underserved. Digital channels and innovative product good example is of Oraan, not only building businesses but also by better man - to be a major hurdle. designs have the potential to offer new and better val - aging their financial resources. Having access to For financial inclusion to have an impact on women’s ue propositions for women when done holistically and a Karandaaz Pakistan and use of a variety of monetary services enhances economic empowerment, livelihoods and broader wel - considering social norms. Karandaaz Pakistan, has not only the contribution of women in the econom - fare effects, these social norms need to be taken into been working extensively in this area along with other funded venture which ic growth, but also contributes to women’s autono - account and acted upon. While social norms change is interventions for financial inclusion. my, allows for an efficient use of their personal and complex, financial services and products design and Their annual FIWC (Financial Inclusion for Women digitises the committee household resources. roll out can have a role to play. Challenge) has resulted in innovative and disruptive concept of saving, along Pakistan still has a long way to go to achieve finan - It is unfortunate to ascertain that in essence the ideas to support business that create financial prod - cial inclusion of women in the economy. Woman only banking sector has failed to serve the financial needs ucts that enable women to adopt Financial Services. with provision of coaching make up 22% of the workforce, despite constituting of all people. In Pakistan only 21% of the population A good example is of Oraan, a Karandaaz Pakistan 49% of the total population (World Bank). Only 2.9% is banked (State Bank of Pakistan) and no concrete funded venture which digitises the committee concept and guidance all under of women are financially included, compared to 17% efforts have been made to increase this number. Al - of saving, along with provision of coaching and guid - men National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS). At though the emergence of digital financial services has ance all under one mobile application. Improving and one mobile application. financial institutions, men outnumber women account catered to the access and mobility issue, enormous po - increasing the outreach of such solutions will allow holders by 68%. In mobile banking, the gap widens to tential remains unexplored. Moreover, there is lack of women to use more convenient financial services. Improving and increasing 78% (FINCA). Compared to men, women are more like - availability of financial products specifically designed Although the demand and supply side barriers to wom - ly to be poor, less likely to have a job and more likely to address women’s needs and challenges e.g. provi - en’s financial inclusion are vast, appropriate product the outreach of such to work in the informal economy. sion of loans as small as Rs. 10,000/-. design features can help overcome some of these bar - Greater women’s financial inclusion requires a more Evidence shows that different measures can be used riers. Products which allow women greater degree of solutions will allow women gender inclusive financial system that addresses the to overcome above mentioned barriers, and it is es - control and privacy surrounding their incomes and specific demand and supply side barriers women face. sential that financial institutions take these measures spending decisions can also be particularly promising. to use more convenient Women face multiple barriers that limit their access into account when developing financially inclusive Public policies are also needed to support, promote to and use of financial services. The primary and fore - products. To start off with; identifying women as a and bring to scale improved access to and growing use financial services most are the social conventions that govern a typical lucrative customer segment, investing in their needs of financial services for women. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, November 03, 2020 Death toll Briefs in Turkey rises to 91 Trump warns legal action Foreign Desk ANKARA: The death toll in against late Turkey from a powerful earth- quake in the Aegean region has mail-in-ballots risen to 91, the country’s disas- ter agency said Monday. Monitoring Desk Some 1,286 aftershocks have WASHINGTON: US Pres- hit the area since the Friday ident Donald Trump said quake, with 43 of them above the Republicans will legal- magnitude 4.0, the Disaster ly challenge ballots being and Emergency Management counted after the Election Authority (AFAD) said. Day on Nov. 3. It added that 994 people were “I think it’s a terrible thing injured, with 839 of them dis- when ballots can be collect- charged from hospitals and ed after an election ... when 155 still being treated. people or states are allowed Speaking at a news conference to tabulate ballots for a long Monday in the Aegean Izmir period of time after the elec- province, Environment and tion is over because it can Urbanization Minister Murat only lead to one thing,” he Kurum updated the number of told reporters in Charlotte, heavily damaged and destroyed North Carolina on Sunday buildings to 58. With quake in response to a question victims facing cold weather, about an Axios report ear- Kurum called on them to seek lier that he planned to de- shelter at local guesthouses. clare victory if he appears to “We began the process for set- be leading the race, which ting up a container city. We will he dismissed as ‘’false.’’ establish a container city with Slamming the Supreme a capacity to host 1,000 people Court for its ‘’terrible deci- on an area of 46,300 square sion’’ on extending mail-in- meters [498,000 square feet] ballot time frame in a few in the Bayrakli district,” he add- states, the president reit- ed. On Friday, a magnitude 6.6 erated that “there is great earthquake hit Izmir, Turkey’s danger” in collecting ballots third-largest city, with a popula- after the Election Day, and tion of some 4.37 million. added there can be “fraud : Tottenham’s Gareth Bale enjoying after scoring goal against Brighton in Premier League match. – DNA Family, Labor and Social Ser- and misuse” if that happens. vices Minister Zehra Zumrut “We’re going to go in night Selcuk also urged quake vic- of, as soon as that election tims to take shelter at public is over, we’re going in with guesthouses, which she said our lawyers. We don’t want have a capacity of 7,000, which can be increased if needed. them [Democrats] watching ballots come in,” he warned. UN Secy Gen Guterres Trump’s statements come Azerbaijan as the Supreme Court has recently decided in two downs another separate cases to allow bal- lots to be received after the Armenian jet Election Day in many swing greets President Tatar states. The top court in the DNA US ruled last week that bal- According to the information from the TRNC Presidency, Guterres expressed his wish for the social lots received via mail will be BAKU: Azerbaijan shot counted in states of North meeting between Greek Cypriot Leader Nikos Anastasiades and TRNC President Ersin Tatar down another Armenian Carolina and Pennsylvania ment to seafarers) which will con- object to our activities after every from international law. Turkey is Su-25 fighter jet, according that are not postmarked DNA tinue until 14th November 2020 has NAVTEX announcement based ready to cooperate with Greece to the country’s Defense after the Election Day but been announced for the area where on its maximalist claims.” Upon a and to solve the issues between Ministry on Monday, the arrive nine and three days LEFKOSA: - Sec- the Oruç Reis seismic research question regarding the statement the two countries through dialogue. third Su-25 to be downed after Nov. 3, respectively. retary General Antonio Guterres vessel will operate in the Eastern of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Needless to say, we will continue in the last four days. In a While the rulings rep- sent a message of congratulations Mediterranean. According to the Affairs concerning Turkey’s seismic to protect the legitimate rights and statement, the ministry said resented a victory for in respect of the election of Ersin announcement, Oruç Reis will con- research activities in the Eastern interests of Turkey and the Turkish the Su-25 attack aircraft Democrats, the Supreme Tatar as the President of the Turk- duct seismic research activities Mediterranean on 1st November Republic of Northern Cyprus with had launched airstrikes on Court, however, main- ish Republic of Northern Cyprus. until 14th November 2020 and the 2020, Aksoy has responded as determination. We expect Greece to Azerbaijani positions in the tained a Nov. 3 deadline According to the information from mission that will be carried out by follows: “The Ministry of Foreign refrain from escalatory steps in the Zangilan region on Sunday for the mail-in ballots in the TRNC Presidency, Guterres Oruç Reis seismic research vessel Affairs of Greece made yet anoth- region, contribute to create a suita- when it was shot down. the state of Wisconsin. expressed his wish for the social will continue to be accompanied by er statement where it repeated its ble atmosphere for negotiations and Since clashes erupted on Trump had surprisingly won meeting between Greek Cypriot the vessels Ataman and Cengizhan baseless claims regarding the seis- declare that they are ready for the Sept. 27, Armenia has re- Wisconsin in 2016 presiden- Leader Nikos Anastasiades and in the Eastern Mediterranean. Oruç mic survey activity conducted by talks; instead of accusing Turkey peatedly attacked Azerbaija- tial election against Dem- TRNC President Ersin Tatar, which Reis can conduct various geologi- seismic, gravity and magnetic ge- Turkey on its own continental shelf with groundless allegations and as ni civilians and forces, even ocratic contender Hillary will be held on 3rd November 2020, cal, geophysical, hydrographic and ophysical research. The ship can in the Eastern Mediterranean. usual complaining to third parties. violating three humanitari- Clinton by a margin of 0.77% to be productive and stated that he oceanographic surveys, especially perform 3-dimensional seismic op- It is a futile effort by Greece to We hereby invite Greece, once an cease-fires since Oct. 10. to gain 10 electoral votes, but wants to discuss with President Ta- of the continental shelf, while also erations up to a depth of 8,000 me- voice its objections to our activities again, to have dialogue with Turkey While world powers have this time he is behind Biden tar the quintet meeting which will searching for natural resources. ters, and two-dimensional seismic by asserting its maximalist claims in order to address both the issue called for a sustainable by 4 points in the Badger take place with the participation Oruç Reis, which is one of the rare operations up to a depth of 15,000 after each and every NAVTEX an- of maritime jurisdiction areas in the cease-fire, Turkey has State, according to the latest of Tatar, Anastasiades, guarantor and fully equipped and multi-pur- meters. Turkish Foreign Ministry nouncement. Turkey will continue Eastern Mediterranean and other supported Baku’s right to polls by opinion analysis web- countries and the UN.A new navi- pose research vessels in the world, Spokesperson Hami Aksoy said, its activities in the region within the interrelated issues between the two self-defense and demand- site FiveThirtyEight. gational telex, or Navtex (announce- can conduct 2 and 3 dimensional “It is a futile effort for Greece to framework of its rights stemming countries, without preconditions.” ed the withdrawal of Ar- menia’s occupying forces. Multiple UN resolutions ‘Will focus also call for the withdrawal Jacinda names of the invading forces. on actions ‘incredibly diverse’ Indonesia thousands protest of new US Philippines admin’ New Zealand cabinet against French president typhoon Nanaia Mahuta, who has a death toll “moko kauae” – a tradition- The governments of Muslim-majority nations, including Turkey, Pakistan, DNA al Maori tattoo on her chin. Bangladesh, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, have condemned rises to 17 TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign Ardern has revamped her ministerial lineup in the wake Macron’s “anti-Islam” remarks and “Islamophobic” behavior MANILA: At least 17 people ministry said Monday it will died and tens of thousands focus on the “actions” of of a landslide election victo- history and geography teacher showed have sparked controversy and fueled a ry, allowing her to form the others were evacuated to the new US administration Foreign Desk cartoons mocking Prophet Muhammad backlash from Muslims worldwide over safer places due to the ongo- rather than who wins the first single-party government during a class on Oct 6, 2020. the past few days.The governments of since New Zealand moved ing typhoon in Philippines, White House, a day before JAKARTA: Several hundred Muslims Anzorov, who felt offended by Paty Muslim-majority nations, including Tur- state-media reported on Americans vote. “Our posi- to a German-style system of proportional representation from the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) showing cartoons of Prophet Muham- key, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Palestine, Monday. The country’s Of- tion is clear: we do not look in 1996. “The next three and 212 Alumni Brotherhood (PA 212) mad to students, was later shot dead by Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, have con- fice of Civil Defense (OCD) at (what happens) tomor- years will be very challenging flocked to Thamrin Street in Central the French police. During the peaceful demned Macron’s “anti-Islam” remarks said the Super Typhoon Rol- row, we will be watching Foreign Desk for New Zealand,” she told re- Jakarta on Monday to protest against rally, several ulemas were invited to and “Islamophobic” behavior. The ly -- the year’s most powerful the approach of the new US porters in Wellington. “With French President Emmanuel Macron’s speak to protesters from the stage of Indonesian government had also de- cyclone -- pummeled Bicol administration, whichever AUKLAND: Prime Minister the global outlook worsen- critique of Prophet Muhammad. an FPI commanding truck. They repeat- nounced French President Macron’s region on Sunday and casu- party it’s from,” ministry Jacinda Ardern unveiled what ing we won’t be immune to The demonstrators thronging the edly led the demonstrators to recite remarks on Islam and support for por- alties rose to 17, Philippines spokesman Saeed Khatibza- she called an “incredibly di- the ongoing effect COVID street, which is part of Jakarta’s central “Shalatullah salamullah”, “Ala Thaha trayal and publication of cartoons on deh told reporters. News Agency reported. verse” cabinet on Monday, is having around the world.” business district area, demanded that Rasulillah Shalatullah salamullah”, “Ala Prophet Muhammad. To register its “Most of the fatalities were “More than the result of the as she promised to priori- While expressing pride at her Indonesia sever diplomatic ties with Yasin Habibillah” to echo their sincere protest, the Indonesian Foreign Min- election, we will pay atten- either swept away or buried tise economic recovery in cabinet’s diversity, Ardern France while calling to expel French adoration for Prophet Muhammad. istry summoned French Ambassador by a huge volume of volcan- tion to the actions” of who- the wake of the COVID-19 also said appointments were Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Led by the speakers, the demonstra- to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Olivier ever is president, he added. ic materials that cascaded pandemic. Former Finance made on merit. “It is both a Leste, Olivier Chambard, from the tors, who were predominantly dressed Chambard, on October 27, 2020, and Since unilaterally withdraw- Minister Grant Robertson cabinet with huge merit and down the slopes of Mayon country. The protestors also vociferous in Muslim attire, also launched a cam- sought an explanation for Macron’s Volcano as heavy to intense ing from a landmark nuclear was named deputy prime talent, which also happens labelled President Macron as a terrorist deal with Tehran and world minister, the first openly gay to be incredibly diverse,” the paign to boycott French products in controversial statements. Meanwhile, rains pelted Albay,” said Jes- in the world while simultaneously prais- powers in 2018, the Repub- person to hold the position. 40-year-old said. “I think it’s Indonesia. Before commencing their Muslims at the grassroots level also sar Adornado, OCD division lican administration of Pres- He also retains the finance an important point to make ing Abdullakh Anzorov, 18, whom they anti-France rally, the Muslim protesters voiced their fury and disappointment chief for operations. ident Donald Trump has portfolio. Women and the – these are individuals who called a real hero since his actions were performed their zuhr (mid-day) prayer over Macron’s defense of the right Philippines chapter of Inter- re-imposed -- and extended -- Maori community were also have been promoted for what aimed at defending the honor of Proph- on Thamrin Street near Sarinah Mall, to reprint and depict caricatures of national Red Cross said in a crippling sanctions on Iran. strongly represented in the they bring to the cabinet, et Muhammad (peace be upon him). while the Jakarta city police secured Prophet Muhammad by staging an- Twitter statement that Vi- Trump’s Democratic chal- 20-member cabinet, includ- they also reflect the New Zea- Anzorov was the man, who beheaded the French embassy. Macron’s remarks ti-France rallies and intensifying cam- rac region has suffered 80- lenger, Joe Biden, has said ing new Foreign Minister land that elected them. Samuel Paty on Oct 16, 2020, after this following the beheading of Samuel Paty paigns for boycotting French goods. 90% damages to residential he wants to use the 2015 buildings while its super- nuclear accord -- a pact market is “totally damaged”. hammered out when he was “There is still no water, elec- vice president under Barack tricity, signal, and gasoline Obama -- as a “starting-point stations are closed through- for follow-on negotiations” ‘Respect for territorial integrity out the province,” Philippines with Tehran. Iranian offi- Red Cross Chief Dick Gordon cials have repeatedly said said. Typhoon Rolly struck the they favour no specific can- country early Sunday, bring- didate in the race, while also principled position for Azerbaijan’ ing floods, mudslides and calling for a return to the strong winds. Officials said nuclear accord, the lifting of The Armenian side is not interested in resolving the conflict through negotiations, it is obvious. The goal of the the typhoon had wind speeds sanctions and compensation of up to 280 kilometers (173 for damages caused. Armenian side is to strengthen the occupation, as well as to involve other states, said Leyla Abdullayeva miles) per hour and first yev, has repeatedly brought to lashed the country’s eastern NCC meeting DNA the international community’s island province of Catandu- Hajiyev condemns attacks against attention and stated that Azer- anes, bringing with it heavy called as BAKU: Foreign Ministry spokes- baijan has no claims to the terri - rains. It then made landfall person Leyla Abdullayeva has said tories of other countries. Today, four times throughout the day virus surges that respect for territorial integ- international media outlets Azerbaijan is conducting self-de- on the island of Luzon, leading From Page 01 rity is a principled position for Armenian lobby groups of US confirmed the presence fence measures on its sovereign to coastal towns being inun- DNA dated and rivers flooding and Taking to Twitter, Umar Azerbaijan, Azertag reported on against as of foreign fighters among Arme- territory against the Armenian overflowing. It was downgrad- said the NCOC discussed 1 November. Abdullayeva made they did in France against TF1 nian troops. “Presence of foreign armed forces, who maintains its BAKU: Azerbaijani presiden- ed to a tropical storm Sunday additional measures to- the remarks at a news conference crew. They attempt to stifle fighters and mercenaries in the illegal presence. The steps are day to control the rising in Baku. “We recognize and re- tial aide Hikmat Hajiyev has freedom of expression/free me- ranks of Armenia’s armed forces evening local time and contin- being taken to ensure the terri- ues to weaken over the West spread of COVID-19. spect the territorial integrity of strongly condemned attacks dia. We may also not agree with are reaffirmed in the reportage torial integrity of Azerbaijan, as Philippine Sea. The OCD re- “Recommendations will other countries. Respect for the and threats by US-based radical some parts of reportage but we of Reuters. We have stated on demanded by the UN Security be tabled in the NCC be - Armenian lobby groups against respect their work,” Hajiyev multiple occasions that Armenia port said 108,561 families or territorial integrity is a princi- Council resolutions adopted in 394,859 people living in areas ing called for tomorrow,” pled position for us. At the same The New York Times. “We wrote on his Twitter account on involves mercenaries from Leb- 1993,” Abdullayeva added. She he continued. “Need to strongly condemn attacks and 1 November. In a different post anon and Syria along with PKK prone to flooding, lahar flow, time, we demand other countries said that Armenia’s efforts to landslide, and storm surge in take immediate measures to respect Azerbaijan’s territorial threats of radical/chauvinistic on the same day, Hajiyev said that terrorists,” he wrote. involve other countries in the which have the most im - the provinces of Albay, Sor- integrity within its internationally conflict will yield no results as pact on disease spread information, as well as targeting ested in resolving the conflict tion, as well as to involve other sogon, Camarines Sur, Ca- recognized borders,” she said. Azerbaijani civilians despite the through negotiations, it is obvi- states - third parties into the Azerbaijan enjoys ties of friend- marines Norte, and Catan- without curtailing eco- Abdullayeva added that Arme- nomic activity.” humanitarian is clear. ous. The goal of the Armenian conflict. The Azerbaijani side, ship and cooperation with all its duanes have been shifted to nia’s purpose in spreading false “The Armenian side is not inter- side is to strengthen the occupa- including President Ilham Ali- neighbouring countries. safer places. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, November 03, 2020 King says Briefs Thailand Multilateral dialogue needs to ‘land of Bangladesh compromise’ stage anti- France rally effectively confront challenges Web Desk BANGKOK: King Maha Va- DNA jiralongkorn called Thailand In accordance with the agenda, issues of close coordination and joint counteraction to the the “land of compromise” in DHAKA: At least 50,000 negative consequences of the global spread of coronavirus infection, as well as further unprecedented comments people have staged the big- on Sunday night, during gest demonstration yet in expansion of multilateral cooperation were discussed in detail which the once-unapproach- Bangladesh over French able monarch declared President Emmanuel Ma- expert level. “love” for all Thais after cron’s stance on the right DNA Special attention was paid to en- months of protests calling to publish cartoons of the hancing mutually beneficial coop- for reforms to the monar- Prophet Muhammad, as : at the invitation of eration within the framework of chy. The 68-year-old ruler they tried to reach the the President of the Republic of Central Asia – Republic of Korea made the comments during French embassy in Dhaka, Korea Moon Jae-in, the President Forum. The objective need for a walkabout among thou- police said. Macron’s com- of the Republic of bringing interaction within the sands of people wearing ment that Islam was “in cri- Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the framework of this format to a new, yellow shirts – the colour sis” and his defence of the Second International Forum for higher level and hold a meeting of of royalty – who had wait- offensive caricature, which Northern Economic Cooperation the Forum with participation of ed near the Grand Palace Muslims say is an insult to in Seoul, via videoconference. the heads of government was not- clutching portraits of King their prophet, has prompted It should be noted that this event ed. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Vajiralongkorn and Queen a global backlash, with Mus- is held on the initiative of the highlighted Uzbekistan’s support Suthida. Approached by a lims across the world hold- President of the Republic of Korea for President Moon Jae-in’s active journalist from the United ing protests and calling for a Moon Jae-in, and this time it was boycott of French products. efforts to achieve lasting peace on Kingdom’s Channel 4 News attended by the leaders of Kazakh- The rally, which started the Korean Peninsula as an im- and asked what he would at Bangladesh’s biggest stan, Turkmenistan and Mongolia. portant contribution to regional say to the tens of thousands mosque in the capital Dha- In accordance with the agenda, and global security. Conduction of of anti-government protest- ka, was stopped from get- issues of close coordination and an international expert forum on ers who have been calling ting close to the French joint counteraction to the nega- nuclear disarmament and estab- for the reform of the monar- embassy where security tive consequences of the global lishment of nuclear-weapon-free chy, the king said: “We love had been stepped up. Police spread of coronavirus infection, zones was proposed for a broad them all the same.” estimated some 50,000 peo- as well as further expansion of exchange of experience. Asked if there was room ple took part in the protest, multilateral cooperation were In conclusion, the Head of the for compromise, he added: which demanded a boycott discussed in detail. In his speech, state stressed that Uzbekistan and “Thailand is the land of com- of French products, while the President of Uzbekistan em- South Korea are special strategic promise”. Comments to the organisers said there were phasized that amid the compli- partners, and history of the rela- media are rare as a result of more than 100,000 people. cated situation in the world and tions goes back to millennia. strict protocols surrounding Protesters chanted “No the global crisis, such a multi- Confidence was expressed that the royal family, and harsh defamation of the Prophet lateral dialogue allows to effec- noted. It was proposed to contin- terprises for disposal of medical the Global Goals 2030, which will the forum will open up new pros- defamation laws. Muhammad” and burned an tively confront new challenges ue joint work in key areas, includ- waste, introducing an integrated be held next year in Seoul. The pects for development of long- effigy of the French leader. and threats, contributing to sta- ing the development of effective system for monitoring and early special relevance of development term and multifaceted coopera- Macron sparked protests bility, wellbeing and sustainable vaccines and serums, systems warning of the epidemiological of effective regional transport cor- tion between the countries in the Tanzania across the Muslim world af- development of the countries. for rapid and accurate diagno- situation in the region was not- ridors was indicated. First of all, interests of peace and prosperity ter the murder last month of In this regard, the President of sis of diseases on the basis of a ed. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev it is about connecting the routes of the entire region. police arrest French teacher Samuel Paty Uzbekistan focused on the most pharmaceutical cluster created stressed that Uzbekistan considers of Trans-Siberian Railway and the The forum was also attended – who had shown his class a important aspects of international jointly with Korean companies. the Republic of Korea as one of the Western Europe – Western China by Presidents of Kazakhstan opposition cartoon of the Prophet Mu- policy and prospects for regional In addition, the importance of key promoters of digital and green corridor with projects of new rail- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and hammad – by saying France cooperation. In particular, the establishing cutting-edge laborato- technologies to Uzbekistan. It was ways in our region. Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Ber- leader would never renounce its need for close coordination and ries and modernizing sanitary con- stated that Uzbekistan will take an In this regard, the leader of Uz- dimuhamedov. A message from laws permitting blasphe- broad international cooperation trol points at our borders; training active part in the Seoul Summit of bekistan proposed to start work- President of Mongolia Khaltmaa- Web Desk mous caricatures. in the fight against COVID-19 was qualified doctors; creating en- Partnering for Green Growth and ing on these unique projects at the giin Battulga was read out. DODOMA: A Tanzanian op- The third major anti-France position leader said police demonstration in Bangla- arrested several opposition desh in the past week was figures and sealed off areas called by Hefazat-i-Islam, Sudan, Egypt and where a peaceful demon- one of the biggest Muslim Hundreds detained at stration was to begin on political groups in the coun- Ethiopia resume Monday over last week’s dis- try of 160 million people. puted election. Emmanuel Belarus opposition rally Mvula, campaign manager UK takes Nile mega-dam talks with the ACT Wazalendo ment on the filling and op- The opposition is demanding that Lukashenko, who has been party, told The Associated control of Foreign Desk eration of the vast reservoir Press security forces were behind the 145-metre (475- in power for over two decades, step down and hand power to deployed in the commer- weapons deal CAIRO: Sudan, Egypt and foot) tall Grand Ethiopian cial hub of Dar es Salaam, Ethiopia have resumed Renaissance Dam (GERD). opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya where the two main oppo- sition parties planned to Foreign Desk their talks over Addis Aba- Egypt, which depends on MINSK: About 300 peo- said on its Telegram nia, said she was the real to force his ouster. Last ba’s controversial dam on march to the national elec- LONDON: Britain’s defence the Nile for about 97 per- ple were detained in channel. It said law en- winner of the election week, Lukashenko ap- the Blue Nile river, just cent of its irrigation and toral commission. ministry will take back the Belarusian capital forcement officers used and has won the backing pointed a new interior The opposition has de- direct control of the oper- over a week after US Presi- drinking water, sees the dent Donald Trump warned dam as an existential threat. Minsk at a weekend op- stun grenades and rub- of Western leaders who minister and police chief manded a repeat vote cit- ations and development position rally against the ber bullets to disperse also have refused to rec- in Minsk and warned of the country’s nuclear that Cairo may “blow it up” Sudan hopes the dam will ing widespread irregulari- if disputes are not resolved. help regulate flooding but re-election of President the protesters. ognise the result. protesters that securi- ties and called for protests weapons from a consortium Alexander Lukashenko, For nearly three months, Western countries have ty services would “take of Lockheed Martin, Serco The week-long negotiations, has also warned that mil- against the outcome from and Jacobs Engineering in being held via videoconfer- lions of lives would be at the interior ministry protesters have been also imposed sanctions no prisoners”. The au- last week’s election, which June 2021, Serco said on ence, started on Sunday “great risk” if Ethiopia uni- said Monday. Tens of taking to the streets on on allies of Lukashenko thorities last month returned President John Monday. The three compa- and include water ministers laterally fills the dam. thousands of protesters Sundays to voice their over vote-rigging and po- threatened to use live Magufuli to office with 84 nies have managed an entity from the three countries, as Ethiopia, on the other hand, marched from central opposition to the results lice violence. ammunition to disperse percent of the vote. called AWE Management, well as representatives from views the project as essen- Minsk to a Soviet-era ex- of the election which Last Monday, Tikhano- the protesters. Belarus Those arrested with Free- which controls the Atomic the African Union, the Euro- tial for its electrification and ecution site on Sunday in government critics say vskaya urged support- last week closed its land man Mbowe, chair of the Weapons Establishment, pean Union and the World development, and insists the latest protest against were rigged. The oppo- ers to launch a national borders with EU mem- Chadema opposition party, since 2000, with Lockheed Bank. The latest round of that the flow of water down- 66-year-old Lukashen- sition is demanding that strike, but its effects on bers Poland, Lithuania include a former member of Martin holding 51 percent talks came three months stream will not be affected. ko’s claim to victory in Lukashenko, who has the country’s economy and Latvia as well as parliament Godbless Lema, and Serco and Jacobs hold- after the suspension of dia- “The three sides agreed to an August presidential been in power for over appear to be limited. Ukraine, citing the coro- the former mayor of Dar es ing 24.5 percent each. logue between the African continue discussing the is- vote. “Some 300 people two decades, step down The political situation in navirus pandemic. From Salaam, Isaya Mwita, and “The change in model will neighbours over the con- sue through a six-member the former mayor of Ubu- were detained in Minsk and hand power to op- ex-Soviet Belarus is now Sunday, the authorities ngo municipality, Boniface remove the current com- struction of the $4.6bn me- team, including two repre- and the Minsk region for position leader Svetlana at an impasse, with Mos- also banned foreigners ga-dam by Ethiopia. Jacob. “I got a message mercial arrangements, sentatives from each coun- breaking laws on mass Tikhanovskaya. cow-backed Lukashenko from entering the coun- enhancing the MoD’s (Min- Previous three-way talks try,” Sudan’s water ministry around midnight that they istry of Defence) agility failed to reach an agree- said in a statement. gatherings,” the Bela- Tikhanovskaya, who is refusing to resign and try via land border cross- had been taken in,” Tundu in the future management rusian interior ministry now in exile in Lithua- the opposition unable ings. – APP Lissu, Chadema’s opposi- of the UK’s nuclear deter- tion presidential candidate, rent, whilst also delivering told Reuters news agency on on core MoD objectives Monday. Dar es Salaam’s and value for money to the ‘Azerbaijan regional police command- taxpayer,” the government er Lazaro Mambosasa said. Serco said it was told said: “We were tipped [off] by Britain’s Ministry of De- writing history that they were organising fence (MoD) late on Friday illegal demonstrations and that AWE plc would transfer persuading youths to go back under the direct con- into the streets today. We trol and management of the in Karabakh’ did not issue a permit for MoD as of June 30, 2021. While reminding that this anyone to hold demonstra- Based in Aldermaston in Foreign Desk problem has not been tions, so these are illegal southern England, AWE solved for 30 years, Yildirim demonstrations.” maintains the warheads BAKU: Azerbaijan is writing stressed that over the years for the Trident nuclear de- history in this war [the Arme- Armenia continued to occu- 66.8% voted terrent and is required to nia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Kara- retain the capability to de- py 20 percent of Azerbaijani bakh conflict], Former Prime sign a new weapon, should lands. “Turkey has always in favor of it ever be required. Minister, and former Speaker been a supporter of the liber- of the Grand National Assem- ation of the Nagorno-Karab- constitutional bly of Turkey Binali Yildirim, akh region from the Armeni- WHO chief who is on a visit to Baku, an occupation and the return amendment said, Trend reports on Nov. 2. of Azerbaijani refugees and in quarantine Expressing gratification with internally displaced people Foreign Desk the organizing of the visit to after contact to their lands,” the former ALGIERS: Some 66.8% of fraternal Azerbaijan, Yildirim prime minister said. “The Algerians voted in favor of gets Virus wished success to the Azer- talks which were held on constitutional amendment, baijani people, who are waging these issues up till now were the country’s electoral au- a great struggle, liberating futile.” “Unfortunately, the Foreign Desk thority said on Monday. their lands from occupation. co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Late on Sunday, the GENEVA: Tedros Adhanom Yildirim expressed condo- Group did not take any National Independent Ghebreyesus, the direc- lences to the relatives of the steps, let the situation take Electoral Authority an- tor-general of the World killed military personnel and its course for the problem BISHKEK: Sardar Azhar Tariq Khan,Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kyrgyz nounced that the turnout Health Organization (WHO), civilians and wished a speedy to be forgotten,” the former Republic held a meeting with Kargar Abdul Majeed,Charge d’ Affaires of Republic of Afghanistan in the constitutional ref- has said that he is self-quar- recovery to the wounded. prime minister said. to Kyrgyzstan.Both dignitaries exchanged views on recent political developments. – DNA erendum was around 24%. antining after someone he “Voter turnout in the ref- was in contact with tested erendum on constitution- positive for COVID-19. al amendments reached In a tweet late on Sunday, 23.7%, or 5.5 million out of he added that he was symp- 24.5 million eligible voters,” tom-free and feeling well. “I have been identified as a A journalist killed every four days Mohamed Charfi, the head contact of someone who has of the electoral authority, tested positive for #COVID19. told a news conference. I am well and without symp- Sunday’s voter turnout was toms but will self-quarantine this past decade: UNESCO considered the lowest in Al- over the coming days, in line In the first nine months of this year, 39 journalists have been killed, including 3 female journalists, the geria’s electoral history. with @WHO protocols, and The referendum was held work from home,” Tedros said. report released by UNESCO on Monday said, noting that this is the lowest death toll in the last decade amid restrictions as part of measures to stem the spread The 55-year-old former Ethio- by UNESCO on Monday said, In 2018, 99 journalists were third-deadliest with 18 per- lay said for too many journal- pian foreign minister has been of coronavirus and absence DNA noting that this is the lowest killed globally, according to cent of the recorded fatalities, ists, “telling the truth comes at of President Abdelmadjid at the forefront of the United death toll in the last decade. the report. According to UNE - amounting to 10 killings. UN- a price”. “When journalists are Nations health agency’s efforts Tebboune, who has been NEW YORK: Fifty-seven jour- Unprecedented global atten- SCO’s data, the largest number ESCO said the lowest deaths attacked with impunity, there is to battle the pandemic. hospitalized in Germany. The nalists and media workers were tion following high-profile cas- of fatal attacks in 2019 – 23 kill - were reported from Central and a breakdown in security and ju- constitutional changes were COVID-19 has claimed nearly killed across the world last 1.2 million lives and infected es and better mechanisms to ings – occurred in Latin Amer - Eastern Europe. In terms of dicial systems for all,” she said. proposed by Tebboune, a year, the United Nations says more than 46 million people improve the safety of journal - ica and the Caribbean region, countries, Mexico reported the “States have an obligation move that was rejected by the worldwide since it was first de- in a new report to mark the In - ists were potential reasons for representing 40 percent of the highest fatalities with at least 12 to protect journalists” and opposition on the ground that tected in China late last year. ternational Day to End of Im - the lower death toll recorded total killings registered world- journalists and media workers judges and prosecutors must the referendum lacks nation- Tedros stressed on Twitter punity for Crimes against Jour- this year, the report said. wide. With 15 killings, Asia and killed in the country last year. In promote “swift and effective al consensus. The changes that “it is critically impor- nalists. In the first nine months It added that journalists prac - the Pacific region recorded 26 2018, war-torn Afghanistan had criminal proceedings” to en - include limiting the presi- tant that we all comply with of this year, 39 journalists have tising self-censorship in re- percent of the fatalities – the the highest death toll with 16 sure that perpetrators of dent’s terms to only two and health guidance”. been killed, including 3 female action to widespread threats second-highest tally globally. such killings recorded. UNESCO crimes against them are held expanding the power of the journalists, the report released could also be a factor. The Arab region was the Director-General Audrey Azou- accountable, Azoulay said. prime minister. IslamabadTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Briefs CAA bans Special Training for Women Law visitors’ entry to all Enforcement Officers underway airports The training is being in strict adherence to the government COVID-19 guidelines

Athar Sufi and is made possible with the financial support of the European Union KARACHI: The Civil Avi- ation Authority (CAA) on Staff Report / DNA Monday banned the entry of visitors to all airports ISLAMABAD: The United Na- across the country to stem tions Office on Drugs and Crime the second wave of the (UNODC), under the framework coronavirus. According to of the Global Action to Prevent the CAA, drivers will be al- and Address Trafficking in Per- lowed to drop passengers at sons and the Smuggling of Mi- the airports’ drop lines and grants in Asia and the Middle East those coming to pick travel- (GLO.ACT – Asia and the Middle lers up will be required to East), is organizing from 2 to 6 wait in their vehicles until November 2020 a special training flyers’ arrival. for 25 female law enforcement of- Moreover, the CAA has ficers on investigative techniques made it mandatory for peo- related to Trafficking in Persons ple to put on masks on the (TIP) and the Smuggling of Mi- premises of the airports. grants (SOM) at the Ramada Ho- It said these measures are tel Islamabad, Pakistan. aimed at addressing the GLO.ACT-Asia and the Middle coronavirus pandemic. East is a four year joint initiative Federal Minister for Plan- by the European Union (EU) ning and Development Asad and UNODC implemented in Umar had recently stressed partnership with the Interna- for strict implementation of tional Organization for Migra- precautionary measures to tion (IOM) in four countries in ward off the second wave of the region of Asia and Middle novel coronavirus pandemic East, including Pakistan. The in the country. In a meeting project reaffirms that combat- of National Command and ing human trafficking and mi- Operation Center (NCOC) grant smuggling is of the high- the federal minister said est importance for the EU and that the use of face masks is the United Nations as a whole. mandatory adding that en- Welcoming the participants, Jer- forcement of Standard Op- emy Milsom, Representative, erating Procedures (SOPs) UNODC Pakistan said “As a wom- in educational institutions an who is raising a family while thanking UNODC and EU said“ the enactment of TIP and SOM as trafficking in persons, the se- eral Investigation Agency (FIA) how other articles of law can be and banquet halls will be pursuing a career you face the The presence of all these women Laws in June 2018. These efforts curity needs of men and women and 8 female police officers of relevant in such cases. GLO. strictly monitored. challenge of doing two full-time law enforcement officers here is show our strong commitment differ. Women bring skills that the Punjab police will participate ACT seeks to address the heavily jobs at once. Yet your positions evidence of a strong partnership to address problems related to strengthen and improve the po- in the training. Upon conclusion gendered nature of TIP and SOM as law enforcement officers place and a shared recognition in the human trafficking and migrant lice force - and are less likely to of the training the participants through such specialized training OPEC Fund additional burdens on you at work indisputable correlation between smuggling.” resort to force. Women police will understand the differences and is hopeful that middle and approves and at home, requiring you to in- women’s empowerment and Highlighting the importance of officers are able to connect with and connections between TIP senior managers will be encour- tervene, console, and protect oth- global peace.” He further added women’s role in policing, An- communities on a different lev- and SOM, and will have gained a aged to ensure that the training $50m loan er families while also maintaining that “during the past few years, droulla Kaminara, Ambassador el- and their presence can help demonstrable understanding of participants will be given access peace within your community. our joint efforts have resulted in of the European Union to the Is- improve internal team dynamics. both, international and national to the full range of police duties. for Pakistan We deeply admire the dedication, several accomplishments. These lamic Republic of Pakistan said, I hope to see more women rep- legal frameworks, concerning The training is being in strict ad- skills and enthusiasm you bring to include the development of Pa- “There are many benefits when resented in law enforcement to those crimes. Participants will herence to the government COV- Nahil Miraj both these tasks.” kistan’s National Action Plan to women are better represented make justice more accessible to also understand how human traf- ID-19 guidelines and is made pos- Wajid Zia, Director General FIA, Combat Human Trafficking and in law enforcement. In gen- a broader spectrum of society” ficking and migrant smuggling sible with the financial support of ISLAMABAD: The OPEC in his opening remarks, while Migrant Smuggling (2015-2020), der-based forms of violence, such 17 female officers from the Fed- intersect with other crimes, and the European Union. Fund for International De- velopment has approved $50 million for Pakistan Immediate to support its Covid-19 re- Pakistani company shows surgical Over 30m children sponse efforts. steps needed The fast-track loan will help vaccinated finance the government’s to stem Covid programme to strengthen instruments at ‘Dentech China’ spread: Umar against polio health infrastructure and and China were displayed and exporting company in er, Sabir Jan will participate ISLAMABAD: More than 30 million children under the social safety nets and pro- DNA for the customers. Sialkot, Pakistan in 2011. as a visitor to explore busi- age of five-year received anti-polio drops in 128 districts vide a counter-cyclical fiscal Sabir Jan said that he had Having an office in Beijing, ness opportunities in the across the country during seven-day sub-national cam- stimulus, the OPEC Fund BEIJING: A well-reputed been participating in this Sawuat Surgical Pakistan expo. paign against the disease. According to an official of Pa- announced from its head- Pakistani manufacturer exhibition since 2011 and was committed to provide The DenTech China, held kistan Polio Eradication Programme, the campaign which quarters in Vienna. showcased its high quality this year Sawuat Surgical good satisfaction to cus- between October 28 to 31 was started on October 26, covered areas included 33 dis- This support will include dental and surgical instru- Pakistan, holder of China tomers through its quality at Shanghai World Expo tricts of Punjab, 33 districts of Balochistan, 41 districts of the provision of Covid-19 ments at the 24th China Food and Drug Administra- products. Exhibition and Convention Sindh, eight districts of Gilgit Baltistan, 10 districts of AJK testing kits and protective International Exhibition tion certificate, was only He said that in every inter- Center covered an exhi- and one district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. equipment, cash assistance and Symposium on Dental the Pakistani company action, he aimed to treat his bition space of more than He said that during this campaign more than 210,000 to 12 million families and Equipment, Technology and showcasing its products at customers and employees 50,000 Sq meters with frontline workers visited door to door to protect children daily wage workers in the Products or ‘DenTech Chi- the exhibition. with respect, offering su- more than 2,000 exhibition from this crippling disease. The vaccinators adhered to industrial sector who lost na’ held in Shanghai. He said that most of his perior service in a friendly, booths. Khayyam Abbasi “I displayed my products at stringent COVID-19 preventative operating procedures as their jobs, the purchase of customers come from Eng- professional, and produc- Over 850 exhibitors from ISLAMABAD: Planning a stall comprised of three they did in the campaigns conducted in July, August and 8.2 million tonnes of wheat, land, Turkey, Albania, Uz- tive manner. different countries and ar- and Development Minister booths during the four-day September, he added. Coordinator of the National Emer- subsidies for agricultur- bekistan, Kazakhstan and The CEO informed that eas showcased their inno- Asad Umar emphasized on exhibition and successfully gency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the Pakistan Polio al businesses and small Kyrgyzstan who could not he wanted to showcase his vations to industrial users Monday the need for taking achieved the target,” Mu- Eradication Programme, Dr Rana Safdar said, “While we and medium enterprises attend the expo owing to products at the forthcoming from domestic and around immediate measures to curb hammad Sabir Jan, Founder may have not achieved zero cases, the programme has (SMEs), and financing for Covid-19 pandemic this year China International Import the world. More than rising cases of the corona- and CEO, Sawuat Surgical been able to secure the future of millions of children by industry and exporters. and added, “But, I achieved and Expo (CIIE) scheduled 100,000 visitors attended virus. He tweeted that the Pakistan said on Monday. continued vaccination.” He said, “Despite multiple chal- Co-financers of the loan my target as I was able to to be held from November the show during 4 days time NCOC on Monday discussed He informed that the ex- lenges, our frontline workers remain committed and are include the Asian Devel- get orders from local cus- 5 in Shanghai but could not this year. additional measures to con- hibition was world’s third the real heroes. World’s eyes are focused on Pakistan and opment Bank, Asian Infra- tomers and buyers.” book a stall there. By offering each visitor a trol “the rising spread of biggest fair dental and sur- the government is committed to eradicate polio virus from structure Investment Bank, For next year’s exhibition, “I request to our govern- mask and all people on-site Covid-19”. He said the NCOC gical instruments focusing the country.” He said now it’s up to the parents and soci- International Monetary he would start his planning ment to facilitate Pakistani must register with ID num- in a meeting on Tuesday will on dental and health care ety as a whole to vaccinate their children and open doors Fund, World Bank and bilat- right now to participate businessmen and entre- ber, the organizers support- put forth recommendations in which all international to frontline workers to get rid of not only the polio but all eral donors. in the event in a better preneurs who are already ed all participants to meet in this regard. brands from the US, Ger- other vaccine preventable diseases. – DNA way. Sabir Jan established in China to represent their their business goal while “Need to take immediate many, Netherlands, Spain, his dental and surgical in- country in such a mega ex- keep everyone safe at the measures which have the Ishq-e-Rasool Italy, South Korea, Japan struments manufacturing hibition,” he added. Howev- same time. most impact on disease (SAW) week spread without curtailing Minister receives bio economic activity,” he said. being PA resolution Asad Umar had earlier safety cabinets by WHO demands to Abdul Qadir Baloch to stressed for strict imple- LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid re- observed mentation of precautionary ceived six Bio Safety Cabinets donated by World Health ISLAMABAD: Minister for disqualify measures to ward off the Organization (WHO) at the Laboratory of TB Control Pro- Religious Affairs and Inter- reveal plans on Nov 7 second wave of novel coro- gramme, Primary and Secondary Healthcare department, faith Harmony, Sahibzada Ayaz Sadiq QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Ba- navirus pandemic in the here on Monday. Primary and Secondary Healthcare de- Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said Haf- LAHORE: A resolution con- lochistan chief Abdul Qadir Baloch on Monday said that he country. partment's Secretary Captain (Retd) Usman Younis, World ta-e-Ishq-Rasool (PBUH) demning PML-N leader and will make an announcement about his political future on In a meeting of NCOC, the Health Organization representative in Pakistan Dr Palitha was being observed across former National Assembly November 7. “I have been in consultation with the friends federal minister said that Gunarathna Mahipala, officials of TB Control Programme, the country to pay tributes speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s and political colleagues”, Abdul Qadir Baloch said in his the use of face masks is Rafia Haider, Dr. Jamshed and other officials of the depart- to the Holy Prophet Hazrat controversial statement on statement released from Quetta here on Monday. mandatory adding that en- ment were also present on this occasion. Muhammad (PBUH). the release of Indian pilot The disgruntled leader of the PML-N further said that he forcement of Standard Op- The Health Minister said, “We are grateful to the WHO for The week is being observed Wing Commander Abhinan- will address a press conference on November 7 and an - erating Procedures (SOPs) giving away Bio Safety Cabinets which will significantly en- to send a message to the el- dan Varthaman was submit- nounce his political future. In his statement on Sunday, in educational institutions hance our capacity to perform coronavirus and other tests a ements involved in blasphe- ted to the Punjab Assem- Qadir Baloch said that the only reason he had decided and banquet halls will be great deal. All of these Bio Safety Cabinets will be installed my that our love for Hazrat bly secretariat. PTI MPA to part ways with the PML-N is its narrative against Pa - strictly monitored. at different BSL-3 Labs in Punjab. The testing capacity is in- Muhammad (PBUH) has Musarat Jamshed Cheema kistan Army. It is pertinent to mention here that it was Expressing his views in creased by around 600 tests a cabinet apiece in a day. Cur- been strengthened further. submitted the resolution reported earlier in the day that PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz took notice of the state - the meeting chief secre- rently 16 BSL Labs are performing Corona tests in Public Talking to media, he said that alleges Ayaz Sadiq made ments of Abdul Qadir Baloch with regard to the protest rally of Pakistan Democratic tary Sindh said that NCOC sector and overall more than 50 labs in Punjab have the ca- Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) week the statement to please for- Movement (PDM) in Quetta. Baloch, was advised by the party’s senior leadership to guidelines are being imple- pacity to perform Corona tests. The WHO has always been was being observed from mer Prime Minister Nawaz step down from the top seat in Balochistan, according to sources. mented in the province and supportive in challenges. The government is implementing Friday (Oct 30). Prophet Sharif and India. Not only Jamal Shah Kakar, incumbent provincial General Secretary of the PML-N, who has complet- action against the educa- Corona SOPs in accordance with the WHO guidelines to con- Muhammad (PBUH) was did he go against the coun- ed the organizational set up of the party in Balochistan, has been directed by the leadership tional institutions, marriage trol virus transmission. The second wave of Corona Pandem- try’s Constitution but also the mercy for the whole uni- to look into the organizational matters of the party, sources said. – DNA halls found violating the ic is much more severe globally than the first wave. Europe is verse, not for human beings distorted history. – APP SOPs are going on. re-imposing lockdowns as winter comes. – DNA alone. The aim of the week was to express our deep love for Khatam-un-Nabiyeen. COVID-19 hot- He said Mahafil-e-Na’at, Mahafil-e-Milad were being spots sealed held at division, district and Pak youth attends Panda Youth Reporters Camp in Punjab tehsil level to pay tribute to “It has very important significance for my personal development and career planning in future.” the Holy Prophet besides ISLAMABAD: The Punjab highlighting his Seerah and “CPEC has a great influence on youth of both countries. CPEC has brought many opportunities for youth” government has sealed 830 teachings. By this they places across the province themes such as urban greening, By this activity, I broadened my various aspects. The Chinese would convey a message to in a move under the mi- DNA urban industries, history, technol- horizons to make friends from government treats us really well. the entire world that our re- cro-smart lockdown after ogy, sport, and entertainment. all over the world, intuitively felt The hospitality of Chinese peo- lation with our Holy Prophet spike in COVID-19 cases. BEIJING: World Panda Youth After this activity, 2 Pakistani the social and economic develop- ple is worth mentioning as well,” (PBUH) was strengthening In these areas 1416 cases Reporters Camp was held in students hope to have the oppor- ment speed of China. said Ali Zaid Ahmed said that day by day, he said. of novel coronavirus were Chengdu last week, participated tunity to shoulder the responsi- “It has very important signifi- “Through CPEC, the two coun- Our respect for Holy Proph- reported, a private news by twenty outstanding youth from bility of protecting traditional cance for my personal develop- tries are engaged in all-round and et Hazrat Muhammad channel reported on Mon- six countries. Among them two Chinese culture. ment and career planning in the multi-field cooperation. (PBUH) would increase day quoting the sources of Pakistani youth, Zaid Ahmed and Meanwhile, they also have learnt future.” Youth are the future of our coun- against any blasphemous at- the provincial government. Aftab Ali also took part in this a lot at the camp. Zaid said, “in “CPEC has a great influence on tries, and their exchanges and tempt in the world. The holy The micro-smart lockdown event, China Economic Net (CEN) order to exercise my communi- the youth of both countries. CPEC learning, understanding and tol- Prophet (PBUH) is a bless- has been imposed in 435 reported on Monday. cation ability, increase my un- has brought many opportunities erance, will bring long-term coop- ing for the whole universe, spots in Lahore, which is They got opportunities to visit derstanding of Chinese society, for young people like me.” eration and common prosperity to he said. – APP maximum number of areas and interview Chengdu around 6 I took part in the camp. These opportunities range in our two countries,” he added. sealed in the province. – APP Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]