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Epaper April 16,2021 Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadFriday, April 16, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 SCO Secretary General 3 more vaccine Rizwan among stresses on eliminating shipments due Wisden’s top the drug trafficking in April: Asad five Cricketers Detailed News On Page-07 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-06 Sehr & Iftar Timings Pakistan, Japan CITY SEHR IFTAR ISLAMABAD 04:06 am 06:41 pm agree to deepen FAISALABAD 04:11 am 06:38 pm LAHORE 04:06 am 06:33 pm KARACHI 04:48 am 06:56 pm SARGODHA 04:11 am 06:40 pm FIQA JAFARIA cooperation CITY SEHR IFTAR ISLAMABAD 03:56 am 06:51 pm Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda FAISALABAD 06:48 pm LAHORE 03:5604:01 am 06:43 pm calls on Finance Minister Hammad KARACHI 04:38 am 07:06 pm SARGODHA 04:01 am 06:50 pm Azahar; both sides discuss future projects the most vulnerable segments through the anSaR mahmood Bhatti landmark Ehsaas program. Briefs Ambassador of Japan said that Japan greatly ISLAMABAD: The Finance Minister Ham- values its bilateral relations with Pakistan. mad Azhar has stated that Pakistan and He briefed the Finance Minister about Japan have enjoyed cordial and friendly rela- operations of the Japanese entities in Pa- COAS tions over the years and this relationship will kistan and expressed confidence that busi- continue to become even stronger with every ness and economic linkages would further launches passing day. The Finance Minister appreciat- strengthen between the two countries. Both ed the support extended by the Government reviewed the spectrum of business and in- 100-bed of Japan for infrastructural and institutional vestment relations and identified areas for development in Pakistan. Japan is a major further strengthening and expanding eco- hospital development partner of Pakistan, he added. nomic cooperation. He expressed these views during his meet- The Finance Minister lauded the valuable ISLAMABAD: Ambasaador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori posing for a picture Staff RepoRt ing with Kuninori Matsuda, the Ambassador investment by Japan in various sectors after meeting with Finance Minister, Hammad Azhar. – DNA of Japan who called on him. Ishii Kensuke, particularly in the automobile sector and RAWALPINDI: Chief of Commercial Counsellor and Ms. Soma affirmed to facilitate Japanese investors Army Staff Mayuko, Second Secretary also accompa- and businessmen for undertaking major PM Imran (COAS) Gen- nied Ambassador on the occasion. investment initiatives amid rising demand eral Qamar The Finance Minister and the Japanese for innovative business products and ser- talks to Pak reacts cautiously Javed Bajwa Ambassador discussed issues of mutual vices in Pakistan. He also commended the on Thurs- interest. The Finance Minister underlined contribution of the Japan International Co- Erdogan day visited the initiatives taken by the Government operation Agency (JICA) for socio-economic on Biden’s statement Fauji Foundation in Rawal- which led to economic turnaround. Paki- development and reform initiatives aimed at pindi, said Inter-Services stan’s primary deficit has been converted poverty reduction & human development in Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment Public Relations (ISPR). into a surplus due to strict adherence to the country. for a peaceful, stable, united, democratic, Upon arrival, COAS Gener- fiscal discipline. Pakistan’s fiscal response The Finance Minister thanked the Kuninori al Bajwa was welcomed by to COVID-19 has been prudent and well-tar- Matsuda for his efforts in furthering Paki- sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan geted, including re-allocation of spending to Fauji Foundation Manag- stan-Japan relations, on the occasion sistently supporting and in Afghanistan. ing Director (MD) Waqar Shujaat hamza facilitating the efforts for In our view, it is important Ahmed. On the occasion, newS deSk durable peace and stability that the withdrawal of for- General Qamar Javed Ba- Pakistan keen to welcome ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on in Afghanistan. We believe eign troops from Afghani- jwa was given a detailed ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Thursday reacted cautious- there is no military solution stan coincides with the pro- briefing on ongoing and ister Imran Khan received ly to US President Joe Bid- to the conflict in Afghani- gress in the peace process. future projects of the Fauji President Xi, says PM Imran telephone call from Pres- en’s call for withdrawing stan and a negotiated polit- We hope that the forthcom- Foundation. The COAS ap- ident Recep Tayyip Er- troops from Afghanistan. ical solution through an Af- ing meeting of Afghan lead- preciated the performance Ambassador Nong Rong also reiterated invitation dogan. The two leaders Without commenting on the ghan-led and Afghan-owned ership in Turkey would be and commitment of Fauji exchanged felicitations US President decision, the process is important for an important opportunity Foundation towards the to the Prime Minister to visit China on the advent of the holy Spokesperson said that we lasting peace and stability in for Afghans to make pro- provision of quality servic- month of Ramzan. have seen the statement of Afghanistan. Towards this gress towards a negotiated es and assured them of his The two leaders discussed U.S. President Joe Biden an- end, the U.S.-Taliban Agree- political settlement. In this full support in all its future issues of mutual interest nouncing that the withdraw- ment of 29 February 2020 regard, we support the prin- endeavors. During the visit, including further strength- al of U.S. troops from Af- laid foundation for a com- ciple of responsible troop the Army Chief also inaugu- ening of bilateral relations ghanistan will start on 1 May prehensive intra-Afghan withdrawal in coordination rated a 100-bed hospital and in all areas. In the regional 2021 and will be completed peace agreement including with Afghan stake-holders. Foundation University Insti- context, the Prime Minister by 11 September 2021. a permanent ceasefire for tute School of Nursing. stressed the importance of Pakistan has been con- bringing an end to violence Continued on Page 06 a negotiated political settle- Fawad Ch. ment of the conflict in Af- ghanistan ahead of recently France announced planned U.S. COAS Bajwa, US gets MoIB withdrawal. The Prime Minister high- advises portfolio lighted that Pakistan had envoy discuss fully supported and fa- citizens to DNA cilitated the U.S.-Taliban Peace Agreement and the Afghan issue leave Pak ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- subsequent initiation of In- ister Imran tra-Afghan Negotiations. DNA Khan has for- The Prime Minister mally hand- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China, Nong Rong stressed that the Intra-Af- ISLAMABAD: The French ed over the calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA ghan Negotiations provid- embassy in Pakistan on Ministry of experience of poverty alle- looked forward to welcom- ed a historic opportunity Thursday advised all French nationals and companies to Information mahnooR anSaR viation as well as develop- ing President Xi Jinping to which must be seized by to federal minister Fawad the Afghan leadership to temporarily leave the coun- ment. Pakistan at the earliest con- try, after violent protests Chaudhry, Special Assistant ISLAMABAD: Chinese Am- The Prime Minister high- venience. achieve an inclusive, broad- paralysed large parts of the to PM on Political Commu- bassador, Mr. Nong Rong, lighted that Pakistan was Ambassador Nong Rong based and comprehensive nication Shahbaz Gill said country. However, Interior called on Prime Minister currently facing third wave conveyed cordial greetings political settlement. Ap- Minister Sheikh Rashid has Thursday. Gill, terming it a Imran Khan on Thursday. of COVID-19 and the Gov- of President Xi Jinping and preciating Turkey’s role, great choice, said Chaudhry said that there is no threat to During the meeting, views ernment was taking neces- Premier Li Keqiang and the Prime Minister added RAWALPINDI: Mrs Angela Ageler, US Charge French citizens in Pakistan. was a popular figure due were exchanged on China’s sary measures to combat reaffirmed the resolve to that Pakistan would contin- to his political conscious- d’ Affairs to Pakistan called on General Qamar “Due to the serious threats, experience of poverty alle- it and has devised an elab- further strengthen Paki- ue to extend all possible Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). – DNA French nationals and ness, intelligence, and peo- viation, COVID-19 situation, orate plan of vaccination stan-China ties. support to the efforts for ple-friendly style. Earlier, French companies are ad- and bilateral relations. across the country. The Ambassador added that a political solution for du- During the meeting, mat- Senate Standing Committee vised to temporarily leave The Prime Minister con- The Prime Minister under- China will do its utmost to rable peace and stability in Staff RepoRt ters of mutual interest on Information and Broad- the country,” the embassy gratulated Chinese lead- scored the transformational help Pakistan deal with the Afghanistan. and overall regional se- said in a message to French casting chairperson Senator ership on successfully significance of CPEC and surge of COVID-19, includ- It was agreed that the ISLAMABAD: Mrs An- curity situation including citizens. “The departures Faisal Javed Khan had con- achieving the momentous reaffirmed Pakistan’s com- ing expeditious provision of momentum of high-level gela Ageler, US Charge recent developments
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