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IslamabadMonday, July 13, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Government revamping Germany stands Children given institutions for good by Pakistan, says wrong polio governance: Shibli Amb. Bernhard vaccine in GB Briefs Govt revamping Germany stands by institutions, says Pakistan: envoy Shibli Faraz DNA Govt is firmly committed to provide relief ISLAMABAD: German and basic facilities to the masses and Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck on has said that taking appropriate steps particularly in the Germany stood by Paki- stan in its fight against the the prevailing situation due to pandemic deadly coronavirus. to the masses and taking appropriate steps Appreciating the govern- hatti particularly in the prevailing situation due ment’s efforts to contain A.M.B to Coronavirus pandemic. the spread of COVID-19 pan- ISLAMABDA: Minister for Information and Replying to a question, he said Prime demic, Bernhard told APP Broadcasting, Shibli Faraz has said that Paki- Minister Imran Khan’s concept of smart that the German Red Cross stan Tehreek-e-Insaf government, under the lockdown has been acknowledged by the had helped the Pakistan dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran world countries as well. FAISALABAD: A view of dark clouds hovering over the city. – APP Red Cross set up a corona Khan, is revamping the institutions. The Minister said the government estab- awareness helpline and an He added the incumbent government was lished 129 laboratories across country to isolation center in Karachi. also striving for improving the system and diagnose the patients of coronavirus. Speak- Four It was heartening that some resolving the issues of common people. ing on the occasion, Chairman Naya Paki- Sino-Pakistan health 775 corona patients had so Shibli Faraz said people have given mandate stan Housing Authority retired Lieutenant terrorists far recovered at the isola- to Prime Minister Imran Khan for strict ac- General Anwar Ali Haider said government tion center being super- killed countability of corrupts and plunderers. is committed to start construction activity vised by the German Red corridor important He said that previous governments of at a large scale. He said government has Cross, he added. 4 soldiers PML-N and Pakistan Peoples’ Party only eased the procedures involved in obtaining Frequent online meetings between the two sides are raised slogans for welfare and develop- NoCs and maps to facilitate the investors embrace 74 more die, ment of poorer segments of society, but in construction industry. He said fixed tax shahadat in very important. Chinese experts can train Pakistani the PTI government is taking practical and regime has been introduced for builders doctors in order to better combat the pandemic 2,521 test concrete steps in this regard. Shibli Faraz and land developers and the tax has been exchange of fire said the present government is firmly com- reduced by 90 per cent. healthcare goals. ridor or simply ‘The Health positive mitted to provide relief and basic facilities – Picture on Back Page DNA Health Corridor establishes Corridor’,” he said. DNA telemedicine, virtual class- He highly praised the actions DNA RAWALPINDI: 4 terrorists ISLAMABAD: Under severe rooms. Meanwhile, this and measures that Chinese were killed during an IBO situation of COVID-19 out- healthcare project focused government taken to cope ISLAMABAD: As many as in Vezhda Sar, 8 kms South break, cooperation between on sharing medical data and with pandemic. “COVID-19 Pakistan can benefit Pakistan and China in health- experience, doctors training. pandemic has brought huge 2,521 new coronavirus cas- West of Boya, Miranshah, es and 74 deaths were re- North Wazirstan District. care sector plays an impor- In addition, several mecha- opportunity for the BRI coun- ported in the country over sanitisation force conduct- tant role in providing timely nisms were built, such as Belt tries specially China and Pa- the past 24 hours, taking from French expertise ed operation against terror- support to the affected peo- & Road Health Fund, Belt & kistan for better cooperation. the national tally of cases ists’ hideout in Vezhda Sar ple to get recovered, Gwadar Road Medical Force (BRMF), Frequent online meetings be- to 248,872 and fatalities France is one of the most advance agricultural country this morning. Pro reported on Saturday. Silk Road Higher Medical Ed- tween the two sides are very to 5,197. According to the As soon as the troops cor- “Health Corridor will create ucation forum (SRHMEF) important. Chinese experts National Command and Op- of Europe. It is a European leader accounting for doned off the area, terror- a great image of China as till and connectivity via Medical can train Pakistani doctors eration Centre, 2,521 new 22% of the EU’s total agriculture output ist opened fire. All dug out now China has only invested Tourism (BRM). in order to better combat the cases were detected after terrorists were shot down in energy sector in Pakistan As a surgeon and PhD schol- pandemic. Data sharing is 24,211 tests were conduct- by security forces. and a lot can be done in Med- ar at Shandong University, very important. ed in the previous 24 hours. Mubashsar Bhatti In exchange of fire, 4 sol- ical Education and Medical and having spent more than Pakistani hospitals should 86,975 COVID-19 patients diers embraced shahadat. Tourism,” said Dr Muham- a decade in China as a medi- be digitalized. Big Data cen- are undergoing treatment ISLAMABAD: The Ambas- Later the Area cleared by mad Shahbaz who had initiat- cal student, he hopes that the tres can be established in while 156,700 patients have sador of Pakistan to France sanitisation force. Sha- ed the conception of Health CPEC will also bring about top 20 hospitals in the first recuperated from the dis- Moin ul Haque has said that heeds include; Sepoy Mu- Corridor in 2017. healthcare facilities and in- stage, tracking and keeping ease. 15,626,38 tests have Pakistan can learn from hammad Ismail Khan, Se- Later, cooperation between frastructure cooperation in record of patients will be been conducted across the French modern farming poy Muhammad Shahbaz Chinese and Pakistani insti- Pakistan and China. “I have easy in this way. Telemed- country so far. methods and agricultural Yasin, Sepoy Raja Waheed tutes was initiated leading re-named it the CPHC - the icine joint sessions can be best practices to increase Ahmed and Sepoy Muham- to the realization of the China Pakistan Health Cor- held frequently,” he added. its agriculture output, live- mad Rizwan Khan. Govt to stock yield and bring value enhance addition to its dairy sector. This was stated by him Children given wrong Trump finally easy loan during his day long visit to PTI to move wears mask various fresh produce, live- During the visit arranged by ers, livestock breeders and facility stock and dairy farms in Mr. Alain Recreux, the for- members of local chamber NAB against polio vaccine in GB in public Burgundy region of France mer honorary investment of agriculture and livestock. Sindh govt to specifically study the suc- Counsellor of Pakistan in He was also briefed by the lo- The way the federal govt treats Saifullah cessful experience of small France and an agricultural cal Mayor about forestation Sindh is not even done to an ISLAM- scale and family based farm- expert, the Ambassador and tree plantation projects, DNA ing in a rural setting. met with the local farm- Continued on Page 06 ABAD: KARACHI: Paki- international agency: Murad The stan-Tehreek e-Insaf (PTI) federal government treats Advisor leaders Firdous Shamim thar ufi Sindh is not even done to an to the A S Naqvi and Haleem Adil on international agency. Prime Kashmiris’ observe martyrs day Sunday have decided to KARACHI: Chief Minister He said that we have been Min- move National Account- (CM) Sindh has accused that criticized for talking about ister On the 13th July 1931, the troops of Dogra ability Bureau (NAB) the children of Gilgit-Balti- the rights of the provinces. on Finance, Abdul Hafeez against Sindh government. stan were given wrong po- There was no consultation Shaikh has said that the Maharaja had killed 22 Kashmiris DNA Holding a press confer- lio vaccine and demanded on the locust issue. He government has decided to the Dogra rule. The APHC spokesman ence, Firdous Shamim an investigation into the said that K-Electric was WASHINGTON: US Pres- take further measures to brar han in a statement issued in Srinagar said I K Naqvi said that PTI has matter. Addressing a press a failure of the federal ident Donald Trump has enhance easy loan facility that on 13th July 1931, when it was time always tried to expose conference in Karachi, he government. K-Electric s worn a mask in public for the so that maximum number ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of for Namaz-e-Zuhr, a young man, started mismanagement of the said that the polio spread in board does not include the first time since the start of of deserving people are the Line of Control and world over will the call for prayer (Azaan) but was shot provincial government. Gilgit-Baltistan last year was provincial government. the coronavirus pandemic. benefited. Talking to media observe Kashmir Martyrs Day tomorrow dead by the Maharaja’s soldiers. Those involved in corrup- due to the wrong vaccine. CM said that the provincial The president was visiting persons in Islamabad, he to pay homage to martyrs of July 13,1931. Thus, 22 youth sacrificed their lives till tion have no place in PTI, Two cases were also report- government should also the Walter Reed military said the basic purpose of In occupied Kashmir, the All Parties the completion of Azaan. they stated. ed in Karachi even though be included in K-Electric hospital outside Washing- the Think Tank on Economy Hurriyat Conference has appealed to the The spokesman said the aim of the strike Meanwhile, Haleem Adil we had eradicated the polio Shares and Board. K-Elec- ton, where he met wound- is to consider the measures Kashmiri people mark it by a complete call is to stress the urgent need for a revealed that 52 percent virus in 2018. tric s solution is with the ed soldiers and health care for bringing improvements strike in the territory. peaceful and just solution to the Kashmir bribe is being taken for Who is involved in the drug federal government. Not workers. in the country’s economy. On the 13th July 1931, the troops of dispute and to end the cycle of oppression doing any work in the scandal should be investigat- only K-Electric but also “I’ve never been against The Advisor said the Think Dogra Maharaja had killed 22 Kashmiris, against the Hurriyat leaders and the Kash- province. ed by the media and also to Hesco and SEPCO are also masks but I do believe they Tank has also discussed im- one after the other, outside the Central miri people. He also appealed for a march No truth in the matter find out that who has been facing issues, he added. He have a time and a place,” plementation of incentives Jail in Srinagar during the court pro- towards the Mazar-e-Shuhada, Naqshband pertaining to 256 acres importing the vaccine, he demanded to include mem- he said as he left the White provided to the construc- ceedings against one Abdul Qadeer who Sahib in Srinagar on the day where the land as record is available, said. CM Sindh Murad Ali bers of Sindh government House. tion industry by the PM. had asked the Kashmiri people to defy martyrs of 1931 are buried. he added. Shah said that the way the in the board of K-Electric. He has previously said that he would not wear a mask and mocked Democratic ri- Inside... val Joe Biden for doing so. NAB’s performance appreciated by Smart lockdown move yielded positive results Khunjrab National, Int’l organizations The prime minister was the first one to advocate for smart lockdowns. Countries around the linked with – Page 02 world, Umar said, have realized that it is simply unsustainable to shut entire nations. "The only Islamabad Education Ministry way is to identify high-density hotspots and target them accordingly starts talks with DNA stakeholders, country crossed the 100-day mark in its the cumulative impact is reduced. “That The policy, experts believe, appears to have says Shafqat taff eport ISLAMABAD: Special As- – Page 03 DNA / S R fight against the respiratory disease which coupled with behavioral change has helped been validated by a recent report by Oxfam. has claimed more than 5,000 lives. Pakistan in controlling the contagion,” he The leading UK-based charitable organiza- sistant to the Prime Min- Chairman FBR assures ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s decision to impose “Smart lockdowns, a stronger enforcement claimed. The concept of smart lockdowns, tions focusing on the alleviation of global pov- ister on Information and businessmen for smart or selective lockdowns in hotspot ar- effort, compliance of SOPs and the nation- when presented by Prime Minister Imran erty warned that the Coronavirus pandemic Broadcasting, Lt. Gen (retd) addressing tax issues, eas is yielding desired results. Country re- wide change in the behavior can be credit- Khan, was fiercely opposed. could kill more people through hunger than Asim Saleem Bajwa said on facilitating them ports a 28% reduction in critical cases due ed for the current gains in the fight against But as the country appears to be on course the disease itself. “Many people in middle-in- Sunday that the new optical – Page 04 smart lockdowns and implementation of the Covid-19 virus,” reduction was recorded to flatten the Covid-19 curve, its strategy is come countries who were on the breadline fibre cable had been opera- tionalised from Khunjrab to Wani’s Blood Gave SOPs As countries around the world juggle in the number of critical cases as a result being endorsed by a number of developed are also said to have been tipped over the New Strength to the with strategies to flatten the Covid-19 curve, of the selective lockdowns and implemen- nations. Germany, Italy, and Portugal are edge by the health crisis,” said Oxfam. Islamabad. In a tweet, Asim Kashmir’s Struggle Pak strategy won an unexpected endorse- tation of SOPs introduced by the National now considering local shutdowns to pre- Through the NCOC, the government has Bajwa who is also Chairman – Page 05 ment from the UN Secretary-General Anto- Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). vent a new surge of coronavirus infections. implemented a series of measures. In total, China Pakistan Econom- ic Corridor Authority, in- Erdogan rejects global nio Guterres. In a subtle acknowledged on The strategy “The prime minister was the More and more countries are shutting down the government’s central response unit has Twitter, Guterres said that there is no choice formed that the next phase criticism over Hagia first one to advocate for smart lockdowns. smaller regions as opposed to bringing their imposed more than 500 smart lockdowns to of the cable would be laid between health or jobs in the fight against the Sophia decision Countries around the world, Umar said, entire nations to a halt. Despite receiving control the disease from spreading. “So far, from Islamabad to Karachi – Page 06 Covid-19 pandemic. “They are interlinked. have realized that it is simply unsustainable flak from all corners, the prime minister we imposed 551 smark lockdowns across the and Islamabad to Gwadar as We will either win on all fronts or fail on all to shut entire nations. “The only way is to stuck to his guns. He supported the smart country,” said one senior official at the Nation- Balochistan political part of digital highway plan. fronts,” said the UN Secretary-General. identify high-density hotspots and target lockdown strategy over nationwide shut- al Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), The project of laying optical parties voice support According to data collected by The Express for CPEC them accordingly.” downs to prevent the spread of the disease which serves as the nation’s nerve centre in fibre cable from China bor- – Page 08 Tribune, a significant reduction in the num- As long as the hotspot areas are taken out and protect people below the breadline the battle against Covid-19. In total, 8.2million der to Gwadar is being exe- ber of positive cases has emerged as the of the whole network, the minister said, from economic hardship. are currently under lockdown,” he revealed. cuted under CPEC. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, July 13, 2020 ‘Parliamentary Briefs system has failed’ PBF says country DNA LAHORE: PML-Q Deputy economic Secretary Information Kha- waja Rameez Hassan has growth must said that the current parlia- mentary system has failed be at 7% miserably. No effective political setup Abid Raza is possible without reforms in parliamentary system. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan He said that it is the re- Businesses Forum (PBF) sponsibility of the patriotic on Sunday said country has authorities to make possible a dire and well-established a transparent and impartial need for wide-ranging struc- setup that would take prac- tural and institutional re- tical steps to strengthen the form. The required reforms infrastructure of the state. encompass tax administra- The constitutional amend- tion, the wider civil service, ments made in the past management of state-owned were a vicious conspiracy enterprises, the energy sec- to strengthen the atmos- tor, regulatory agencies, the phere of self-interest and central bank as well as the provincialism, which caused regulation of the corporate irreparable damage to the sector, among other areas. education system. Talking to business commu- nity, President PBF, Sahibza- da Mian Usman Zulfiqar said Road accident even there is no political will claims one to reform the police. The lat- est Police Reforms Commit- life in Matiari tee report prepared in Jan- uary 2019 is gathering dust. ISLMABAD: Workers busy in construction of underpass on Faisal Avenue. – APP district Police in Pakistan must be ISLAMABAD: A passenger depoliticised through demo- coach collided with a mo- cratic institutional oversight. torcycle-rickshaw on the The role of police as service National Highway near Ma- provider and an institution NAB’s performance appreciated tiari district, killing at least that protects citizens must one women and injuring be consciously pursued to four others. According to change the present militari- Rescue sources the acci- sation of internal security. dent occurred because the He said Pakistan’s low eco- by National, Int’l organizations coach tried to overtake an- nomic growth since 1990 is other vehicle on the road. It more to do with lack of insti- NAB is the only anti corruption organization in Pakistan which is playing smashed into the rickshaw tutional reforms rather than and claimed one life. external factors. “The rot a vital role in recovering looted money from criminal elements and has Rescue officials reached the had set in somewhere be- site of accident and shifted fore 1990, which resulted in recovered Rs. 466.069 billion since its inception injured and body to nearby low economic growth later.” Country’s apex Anti-Corruption es one senior investigation officer Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman hospitals. The police have im- Saifullah Organization NAB is a role model and one junior Investigation of- NAB is regularly reviewing the pounded the coach and sent SalamAir not only for Pakistan but also for ficer, Additional Director as case performance of NAB Headquar- most of the passengers off in ISLAMABAD: Justice Javed Iqbal entire SAARC countries as NAB officer, legal counsel, financial ex- ters and all Regional Bureaus other buses, a private news to operate Iqbal, Chairman NAB after as- is Chairman of SAARC Anti Cor- pert and forensic expert under the on weekly, fortnightly, monthly, channel reported. – APP flights to sumption of his responsibilities as ruption Forum which is the great supervision of Director and Direc- quarterly, six months and annual Chairman NAB not only devised achievement of Pakistan due to tor General concerned to bene- performance not only through Hurriyat leader Pakistan an effective and proactive National NAB’s efforts. fit from collective wisdom. NAB computer based specially devised Anti Corruption Strategy to check Pakistan is the only country to has established its own Pakistan state of art monitoring and eval- Ashraf Sehrai ISLAMABAD: Oman’s air- corruption but took necessary whom China has signed a memo- Training and Research Academy uation system but also physical line SalamAir will operate measures in order to nab corrupt randum of understanding (MoU) in which specialized training has inspecting the performance of all arrested in several special flights to Pa- elements. for eradication of corruption. Pa- started to impart investigation of- concerned by Chairman NAB’s kistan in the coming days. Owing to outstanding perfor- kistan and China are now jointly partments/private persons and all ficers on modern lines in order to Inspection and Monitoring Team Srinagar A statement issued by the mance of NAB, reputed national working for ensuring transparency recovered amounts deposited in conduct investigations of cases of (CIMT) which is helping in judg- ISLAMABAD: In Indian SalamAir said, “SalamAir and International organizations in China Pakistan economic coor- national exchequer which reflects money laundering and white col- ing the performance of NAB and occupied Kashmir, Indian announces the operation of like Transparency International dination CPEC projects. excellent performance of NAB. lar crime cases besides establish- corrective measures are then police have arrested sen- a special flight, Muscat-Kara- Pakistan, World Economic Forum, NAB is the only anti corruption NAB is committed to provide train- ment of state of the art Forensic taken as per law. NAB under the ior Hurriyat leader and chi-Muscat on Monday, 13th PILDAT and Mishal Pakistan have organization in Pakistan which ing to its investigation officers on Science Laboratory in NAB Rawal- dynamic leadership of Honorable Chiarman of Tehreek Hur- July,” Times of Oman report- appreciated NAB’s performance is playing a vital role in recover- modern lines. In line with the vi- pindi for scrutinizing documents Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman riyat Jammu and Kashmir, ed. “In addition, a flight from with 68.8 percent cumulative suc- ing looted money from criminal sion of Chairman NAB, NAB has and fingerprints, analysis of digi- NAB is absolutely committed to Mohammad Ashraf Sahrai Muscat to Sialkot and back will cess ratio in 2019. According to a elements and has recovered Rs. introduced a new concept of com- tal data etc. The Forensic LAB of the logical conclusion of mega cor- and booked him under the be operated on Tuesday, July survey of Gillani and Gallop Paki- 466.069 billion since its inception. bined investigation Team (CIT) in NAB not only saves time but also ruption white collar crime cases draconian Public Safety Act 14 and another flight between stan 59 people of Pakistan showed The recovery made by NAB pos- order to further improve the quali- ensures secrecy and quality which with hard work, transparency, fair- (PSA) in Srinagar, Sunday. Muscat and Multan will be confidence upon NAB. sible to return to hundreds of af- ty and standard of its inquiries and is lending quality in conduct of In- ly, professionally and on merit for According to Kashmir Me- operated on Wednesday, 15th It is an honor for Pakistan that fectees and some government de- investigations. THE CIT compris- vestigations. a 100 % corruption free Pakistan. dia Service, Mohammad July,” SalamAir confirmed. Ashraf Sahrai was arrest- “SalamAir also announces the ed from his residence at operation of special flights, Baghaat Barzulla in Srina- Muscat-Islamabad-Muscat and Polio gar in the wee hours of between Muscat and Pesha- Vehicle owners Pakistan meets vaccination Sunday. “Authorities have war, on Thursday, 16th July,” booked Ashraf Sahrai under the airline added. “A special can pay token tax resume Public Safety Act”, a top flight between Muscat and police officer confirmed to Lahore will be operated on climate sustainable from July 20 at NADRA centres media men in Srinagar. Friday, 17th July. – APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will ISLAMABAD: The Sehrai’s son, Junaid Sah- resume polio vaccination ac- Excise and Taxation rai, was martyred by Indian Several road development goal tivities on July 20 with a cam- department has asked troops during a cordon and paign in selected districts the Islamabad regis- search operation along with projects being Goals,” Malik Amin Aslam, Clean Green Pakistan In- after a four-month suspen- tered vehicle owners an associate at Nawakadal executed Abid Raza Advisor to Prime Minister dex, Protected Areas Initi- sion of all polio vaccination to pay their token tax area of Srinagar recently. on Climate Change, said. ative, Eco-system Restora- activities due to COVID-19 at any National Data- “He was wanted in multiple in KP ISLAMABAD: Ranked as “With achieving the Climate tion Fund for facilitating the pandemic. According to an base and Registration cases,” Occupied Kashmir’s the most climate-vulnera- Action SDG 13, Pakistan transition towards environ- official of the National Emer- Authority’s (Nadra) Director General of Police ISLAMABAD: The govern- ble country, Pakistan has has demonstrated itself a mentally-resilient Pakistan gency Operations Centre e-sahulat centres (DGP) Dilbagh Singh said. ment has launched several crossed a crucial mile- country seriously commit- by mainstreaming adapta- (NEOC), Polio Eradication across the country road infrastructure projects stone by achieving an over- ted to global efforts aimed tion and mitigation through Programme, the govern- to avoid long queues 565 new in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arching Sustainable Devel- to tackle the challenge of ecologically-targeted initia- ment has decided to reach amid COVID-19. most of them in less devel- opment Goal - 13 ‘Climate climate change,” he main- tives such as afforestation, the eligible children with all The motorists can cases of corna oped areas, a step towards Action’ much before the tained. biodiversity conservation, essential vaccines and re- avail the opportunity equitable development of all deadline, shows United Pointing towards various enhancing policy environ- launch small scale door to after getting them reg- reported on parts of the country. Talking Nations annual Sustaina- measures taken by the pres- ment in consistent with the door vaccination round since istered on City Islamabad app, developed by National to APP on Sunday, an NHA ble Development Report ent government and under objectives of Pakistan's Na- suspension during March in Information Technology Board (NITB) for the federal in Punjab official said that after com- 2020, launched recently. the unwavering patronage tionally Determined Contri- the context of COVID-19. capital dwellers to provide them public services of local pletion, the ongoing road in- administration department through online. The visitor LAHORE: The COVID-19 has The Sustainable Develop- of Prime Minister Imran bution (NDC) and attaining He said that the first round taken away 21 more lives in frastructure projects in the ment Report (formerly the Khan, Malik Amin Aslam Land Degradation Neutrali- of the campaign will be would show the code at the e-sahulat center, received KP would not only open new on the app so the payment could be done. The system the province, while the num- SDG Index & Dashboards) said that adoption and im- ty (LDN). launched in districts includ- ber of coronavirus cases in the vistas of opportunities for is an annual global assess- plementation of different Launched and adopted by ed Faisalabad, Attock, South was connected with all e-sahulat centre of NADRA, said the people of adjacent areas Director Excise Bilal Azam while talking to APP. province reached 86,556 after ment of countries' progress low carbon growth trajecto- all United States member Waziristan, and parts of Kara- registration of 565 new cases but also end sense of depri- towards achieving the ry, mitigation and adapta- countries in September chi and Quetta with a target To a query, he said there would be no gathering as vation among the people. there were multiple e-sahulat centres working across till Sunday morning. Accord- Sustainable Development tion initiatives in fact paved 2015, the UN-led 17 Sus- to vaccinate almost 800,000 ing to the spokesperson of the He said that under the Pub- Goals. It is a complement to the way for the country to tainable Development Goals children under the age of the country. The department was also considering di- lic Sector Development Pro- rect online payment methods to pay vehicle token fee, Punjab Primary and Second- the official SDG indicators achieve the UN’s Climate (SDGs) are the roadmap to five. He said that under the ary Healthcare Department, gramme in the previous fiscal and the voluntary national Action Goal 13 that too 10 achieve a better and more guidance of the Ministry registration and transfer fee through integrating credit year, Rs 6500 million were cards, bank accounts and other payment methods, he total number of deaths has reviews. years before expiry of the sustainable future for all. of National Health Servic- reached 2006 in the province. spent on the dualization and “It is indeed a landmark SDGs. To be achieved by 2030, es and following the Global said while responding to another query and hoped that upgradation project of a sec- The Punjab health depart- achievement for the coun- Spelling out details of the they aim to address the Polio Eradication Initiative the things would be done soon. tion of Indus Highway from ment conducted 589,523 try to have achieved the initiatives, Amin Aslam said global challenges including (GPEI) guidelines and Polio Meanwhile, the federal capital citizens have com- Sarai Gambila to Kohat. The tests for COVID-19 so far, crucial sustainable devel- that the some of the such those related to poverty, Oversight Board recommen- plained about the issues being faced while visiting NHA official said Rs 1110.718 while 55,175 confirmed cas- opment goal 13 ‘Climate leading initiatives taken by inequality, climate change, dations, the Pakistan Polio e-sahulat centres and using the app. They urged the million had been issued for authorities to resolve their grievances on war foot - es have been recovered all Action’ well 10 years before the present government environmental degradation, Eradication programme had the Lowari Tunnel whereas for ing to relief the masses and make the whole payment together in the province. The deadline of 2030 for the include 10 Billion Tree Tsu- health, education, water, suspended all polio related the 32 km Peshawar Northern system online so the people may submit their fees department also appealed implementation of the 17 nami Programme, Clean sanitation, food security, activities in the last week of the masses to follow SOPs for Bypass, Rs 2500 million had Sustainable Development Green Pakistan Initiative, peace and justice. without visiting the offices. – APP been had released. March, except surveillance. their protection. – APP Drive against security agencies Energy efficiency of Uzbek economy touches new heights slammed From 1 August, the document establishes a tariff for guaranteed purchase of electricity from newly commissioned solar, wind and biogas power plants, micro and small hydroelectric power stations (HPPs), DNA including surplus electricity produced for own needs ISLAMABAD: PML-Q Dep- factor in increasing the profitability and period from 15 July to 31 December 2020 energy audits. The resolution approved aimed at improving energy efficiency. uty Secretary Information DNA competitiveness of the manufacturing establishes privileges for manufacturers the structure and identified sources of The resolution gave a number of in- Khawaja Rameez Hassan sector and energy saving, which in turn who organized the third (night) shift in financing, the previously created ex- structions to the responsible struc- has said that the ongoing TASHKENT: It is planned to save 3.3 bil- has a serious impact on energy security, the form of applying a reduction factor in trabudgetary Interbranch Energy Saving tures, including the Ministry of Energy. campaign on social media lion kWh of electricity and 2.6 billion cu- job creation, the growth of well-being of payments for the used electricity. Fund, which is part of the Ministry of In particular, it is prescribed within 2 against the army and law en- bic meters of natural gas in the economy the population and in general develop- For enterprises with at least 50% of the Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. months to ensure the involvement of forcement agencies of Paki- of Uzbekistan over 2 years due to energy ment of the country. From 1 August, the state’s share, the possibility of reducing It has been established that the funds leading companies (domestic and in- stan is a matter of concern. efficiency measures. document establishes a tariff for guaran- the mandatory requirement for prepay- of this Fund are used for: financing the ternational) for energy audits at 285 He said that external Such parameters are provided for by teed purchase of electricity from newly ment (up to 30%) for natural gas and preparation of feasibility studies for large industrial enterprises, as well as forces are providing huge the resolution of the President of the commissioned solar, wind and biogas electricity will not be used. The resolu- projects to improve energy efficiency, to make a proposal to expand their list. funding to destabilize Pa- country PP-4779 adopted “On addition- power plants, micro and small hydroelec- tion approved the target parameters for including improving thermal protec- The document envisages the creation kistan. In this regard, the al measures to reduce the dependence tric power stations (HPPs), including sur- saving fuel and energy resources in the tion of buildings and multi-apartment of the Unified Information System of educated youth of Pakistan of economic sectors on fuel and energy plus electricity produced for own needs. sectors of the economy for 2020-2022, buildings; the creation of thematic the Ministry of Energy, commissioning, are seduced and incited products by increasing the energy effi- It is fixed that the determination of in- envisaging energy savings of 3.3 billion training centers; development of rele- which is scheduled for the end of 2021. against their own state. ciency of the economy and utilizing avail- vestors for the construction and opera- kWh, natural gas - 2.6 billion cubic me- vant startups and participation in the Based on the analytical data obtained jobless patriotic youth are able resources” on 10 July 2020. tion of industrial power plants based on ters, oil products - 16.3 thousand tonnes. authorized capital of enterprises for from the Unified Information System, being used in negative ac- Energy efficiency or, in other words, the renewable energy sources (RES), except The document also approved the Roadm- the production of installations of re- a mechanism for mandatory energy tivities by creating an at- rational use of energy resources in eco- for hydropower plants, is carried out only ap for improving energy efficiency in newable energy sources, heat pumps, audits of enterprises with high energy mosphere of deprivation. nomic and social sectors is an important through tenders. The document for the large enterprises and the schedule for capacitor banks and other products consumption will be introduced. IslamabadPOST 03 ETROLITE M Monday, July 13, 2020 IGP visits Briefs REOPENING OF SCHOOLS ON SEPT 15 Kurram PESHAWAR: Inspector General Police Khyber Pa- NIC launches khtunkhwa, Dr. Sanaullah Education Ministry starts talks Abbasi Sunday visited dis- report on trict Kurram reviewed over- all situation of law and order “Impact of in the area. He was received COVID-19 with stakeholders, says Shafqat by Deputy Inspector Gener- al Kohat Regions and high ISLAMABAD: The Nation- The reopening of schools is not just an education decision, but primarily ranking police officials. He al Incubation Center (NIC) acquired briefing and dis- has launched report enti- a public health one that needs to assess the various factors by analyzing cussed measures to further tled ‘Impact of COVID-19 improve security situation on ‘Pakistani Startups and how to mitigate the risk of contamination in the district Kurram. The Way Forward’ the oth- Talking to a private news channel, He explained that the reopening safety recommendations and in Speaking on the occasion, er day. According to the IGP said 90 percent merger report, as startups across DNA Education minister said that our of schools depending on the evo- our final meeting health minis- priority has always been the safe- lution of the pandemic over the try would also be the part of our of levies and Khasadars in the world struggle to sus- police has been completed tain themselves during the ISLAMABAD: Minister for Fed- ty and security of students and coming months. decisions as well. eral Education Shafqat Mahmood teachers, adding, education de- Minister further said the discus- Digital applications are being adding the remaining pro- COVID-19 pandemic, Paki- cess would be completed s t a n i s n o l e s s i m p a c t e d . Sunday said government to take partment with the help of district sions will be held on the matter developed for teachers around strict administrative actions for administration would monitor the and authorities will review the socio-emotional and academic in next week. He said that Many businesses have come decision has been taken to the implementation and enforce- implementation of the SOPs in decision in August in light of the challenges, while student eval- to a grinding halt, some start formal training of lev- have even shut down, while ment of the standard operating private schools and any school coronavirus situation in the coun- uations will be conducted dif- procedure (SOPs) in schools after ies and khasadars from Au- most are struggling to mini- or academic institution that was try. If the crisis is not curbed, ferently, he said. We must work gust 1. Police Chief said that its reopening and nothing will be mize costs and keep cash in found guilty of violating SOPs will schools and universities will not together to make our education process to acquire land for rushed without proper consulta- reserve. Report reveals that be shut down by authorities. be opened, he said. systems more resilient and bet- police stations in merged prior to COVID, sector-wise tions and students’ safety will be The reopening of schools is not needs to assess the various fac- The Ministry has been prepar- ter prepared for the current has been completed and breakdown of total early the top priority while making any just an education decision, but tors by analyzing how to mitigate ing guidance on reopening that paradigm shift as well as to face construction work would stage deals revealed that decision. primarily a public health one that the risk of contamination. provide a full range of health and possible crisis in the future. start very soon. – APP E-Commerce, Health-Tech and Ed-Tech were the most popular sectors to attract SOPs issued for investments. As the pan- demic continues to spread, and the world continues to cattle markets practice social distancing, and the vast majority of ahead Eid countries are in lockdown; ISLAMABAD: The district magistrate, Islamabad Capi- small businesses, startups, tal Territory (ICT) has issued Standard Operating Pro- and entrepreneurs are one cedures (SOPs) for trading and transportation in cattle the most vulnerable eco- markets across the federal capital in wake of COVID-19 nomic groups to be directly pandemic and Congo virus spread. affected by the situation. Metropolitan Corporation, Islamabad (MCI), District The rising economic un- Administration, health department, Ministry of Health certainty is posing a sig- Services Regulation and Coordination, was taking neces- nificant threat to startups sary measures to prevent and control spread of the com- across the globe, making municable diseases, like Cholera, Typhoid Fever, Congo it imperative for govern- Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) and Respiratory ments and relevant stake- infections, a handout available with APP said. holder organizations to According to SOPs, the cattle markets should be estab- move quickly, and help lished at designated points, at least two to five kilome- s u s t a i n s m a l l b u s i n e s s e s . ter away from city limits. However the technical working group (TWG) recommended increase in number of cattle Lok Virsa markets to manage the rush of traders and customers. The management of cattle markets must ensure con- striving to trolled entry to the market and the parking area would be marked for distanced parking. Only two people per vehi- preserve cle would be allowed while the elderly and children would not be allowed to enter into the cattle markets. cultural The markets should ensure provision of hand-hygiene fa- heritage cilities at entry points and multiple spots inside. No per- son would be allowed to enter without covering the face. ISLAMABAD:L The Lok Thermal scanning of staff and visitors at entry points by Virsa Folk Heritage Mu- trained personnel should be ensured. – APP seum has been striving to preserve and promote cultural heritage of the country both tangible and Theater Wallay to start intangible. According to ISLAMABAD: A customer checks a sacrificial animal before purchasing. – APP an official of Museum,the first acting classes focus is on the promotion Renowned of folk heritage of Pakistan after lock down in a way that is relevant AIOU sets up prospectus Saifuddin Saif to people of all ages and ISLAMABAD: Art Group, It will end with short backgrounds and to pro- remembered Theatre wallay will start scenes/monologues, which vide more meaning, depth ISLAMABAD: The 27th first acting classes after will be recorded and up- and rootedness in life. sale-points across country death anniversary of leg- lockdown with strict SOPs loaded to TW's YouTube He said that the museum endary lyricist, poet and to adopt acting as career. Channel,an official said on has portrayed antiquated Dr. Zial-ul-Qayyum, besides mission-related information offers admissions in Matric, The Acting Classes will help Sunday. DNA uploading admission forms and admission forms to the FA (general), FA (Dars-e- film-maker, Saifuddin Saif cultures of South Asia to was observed on Sunday. person to gain confidence He said that it would be the present day folk her- of all the academic pro- desired students. Nizami), BS (face-to-face), to speak before a bunch of a three month course on ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Late poet was still remem- itage and traditions of Pa- grammes being offered in Director Admissions and MSc (Face-to-face), MPhil people, and help to get rid every Monday and Thurs- Open University (AIOU), bered for his heart touching kistan. The museum has the first phase of Autumn Mailing, has informed that and PhD in different sub- of self-consciousness and d a y i n a we e k . being the mega university songs. He was born in the represented the evolution semester 2020, the univer- details of all prospectus sale- jects". It is to mention here body stiffness. He said that the registration of the country, with approx- city of Amritsar, India on of culture and tradition sity has set up Sale Points points have been uploaded that as per HEC guidelines The Training will focus on has opened and first class imately 1.4 million course July 20, 1922. ''Aye mausam through the ages in an ex- in all small and large towns onto the university website. this will be the last offering preparing an actor for theat- would be held from August enrollments in different '' was the most popular song c e l l e n t m a n n e r . and cities all over the coun- He said that candidates of MA/ MSc and M.Ed pro- er performance - building 04, 2020. . academic programmes facil- of his other hits,he was also try wherefrom students will would get details of their re- grammes. an actor's physique, breath- He said that the Theater itates new admissions seek- immensely praised for 'Jal- be able to get prospectuses spective nearest prospectus Last date for submission of ing, and control over his/ Wallay has been opened for Rangers ers by setting up prospec- tay Hain armaan Mera Dil and admission forms easily. sale point by clicking the matric, FA (general), and FA her voice, dialogue delivery, cultural activities with strict tus sale-points across the rota hay'' and ''mein tera Moreover, each regional link " prospectus sale point" (Dars-e-Nizami) will be Sep- understanding character, SOPs after being shut down arrest country. Prospectuses will shehar schor jaou ga''. centre of the varsity has which will be made available tember 04, whereas admis- scene analysis, and basic for three months, due to be available at these points After Partition, he migrated burglary also been directed by the on 15 July on the main web sion forms of BS and MSc acting techniques. COVID-19. – APP from July 15. competent authority to page of the university. (face-to-face) and M.Phil and to Lahore and started work- suspect As per the directives of the establish an information He further informed "in the PhD programmes will be re- ing as a dialogue writer and Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. desk for provision of ad- first phase the university ceived till 19 August. lyricist for Pakistani films. Saifuddin Saif passed away on DNA this day in 1993, and was bur- IRSA releases 324,900 KARACHI: Paramilitary ied at a graveyard near Model Rangers have arrested a Town in Lahore. – APP cusecs water suspect of recent burgla- PTI leader denies land grabbing charges flow in the dam was recorded ry and theft at Karachi tion leaders who, accord- former president Asif Ali state land in Karachi’s Malir Entry of The release of as 167,600 cusecs and outflow University’s Criminology DNA ing to him, made lame Zardari’s close aide district. It was reported on water at Kalabagh, as 175,000 cusecs. The wa- Department. Rangers of- excuses whenever Anwar Majeed, July 11 that NAB has sum- sacrificial ter level in the Jhelum River ficials have arrested ac- ISLAMABAD: Paki- they are called by Haleem Adil moned all relevant details of Taunsa and Sukkur at Mangla Dam was 1224.60 cused Awais, a former stu- stan-Tehreek e-Insaf (PTI) NAB, he said he Sheikh said it the land in question from the animals was recorded as feet, which was 184.60 feet dent of the university, and leader Haleem Adil Sheikh, would appear cooked up a Malir deputy commissioner. banned 214,800, 189,100 higher than its dead level of recovered various items who is facing a NAB probe before it. plethora of Speaking on the occasion, 1040 feet whereas the inflow stolen in the incident. over alleged encroachment Accusing the lies to impli- Firdous Shamim Naqvi, RAWALPINDI: Municipal and 56,200 cusecs and outflow of water was re- The suspect has been and sale of 257 acres of Anti-Corrup- cate him. the Sindh Assembly’s op- Corporation Rawalpindi respectively corded as 43,600 cusecs and handed over to police af- state land, vowed on Sun- tion Estab- He also de- position leader, said the (MCR) has imposed a ban on ISLAMABAD: Indus River 25,000 cusecs respectively. ter initial investigation, day to face the corruption lishment Sindh nied money PPP-led Sindh govern- the entry of sacrificial animals System Authority (IRSA) on The release of water at Kala- Rangers officials said. Ac- watchdog whenever he is of initiating laundering alle- ment bears Haleem Adil to keep the city and to protect Sunday released 324,900 bagh, Taunsa and Sukkur was cording to the Head of the summoned for questioning. a witch-hunt gations levelled Sheikh malice. He called the citizens from COVID-19 cusecs water from various rim recorded as 214,800, 189,100 Department, Prof. Ghulam “There is no truth in these against him af- against him and for a probe into allegations on the auspicious occasion stations with inflow of 336,100 and 56,200 cusecs respective- Muhammad Burfat,dif- allegations,” he told a ter he held sought constitu- against PPP ministers. of Eid ul Azha. Under the cusecs. According to the data ly. Similarly, from the Kabul ferent articles, multime- press conference, adding a rally tion of a judicial The PTI leader announced ban, the sale and purchase of released by IRSA, water level River a total of 58,300 cusecs dia project, examination he just got four acres on against commission to approach the bureau sacrificial animals has been in the Indus River at Tarbela of water was released at Now- results, and attendance lease where he set up a Omni to probe for probe into corruption restricted. The squad will not Dam was 1460.42 feet, which shera and 33,600 cusecs re- sheets were the items sto- poultry farm after obtain- Group, encroach- charges against the provin- allow the cattle to walk in city was 74.42 feet higher than its leased from the Chenab River len from the department ing a loan. Unlike opposi- owned by ments on cial government. freely, informed spokesman of dead level 1386 feet. Water in- at Marala. – APP office. – APP MCR here. – APP Two killers 10 outlaws arrested Saudi Arabia to construct Quran complex in capital including car during raid This would be the first government-owned Quran complex. We have got offers lifter held RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested two killers of financial assistance for the building of the complex from Saudi Arabia, DNA involved in brutal murder in the jurisdiction of Police the Saudi-based World Muslim League and some other Gulf countries ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Station Ganjmandi here on Police have arrested 10 Sunday, informed police capital to preserve histor- diqui said in an interview kanal land in Islamabad. they should also work on Council of Islamic Ideolo- outlaws including Car lift- spokesman. Babar Gulzar DNA / APP ical manuscripts of the with Arab News. He added The complex will have research to unite all the gy, it is a constitutional ob- er and recovered narcot- was stabbed to death by Muslim scripture. that the ministry has al- different sections like er- Muslim from different ligation of the government ics, stolen car, and weap- ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ara- “This would be the first ready initiated the process ror-free publication of new schools of thought in Pa- to oversee the publication Muneeb and Nasir over ons from them, a police bia has offered financial as- government-owned Quran of land acquisition near the Quran and a plant for the re- kistan. The government of the Quran. petty dispute and after spokesman said. According sistance for the construc- complex. We have got of- Golra area of in the Islama- cycling of worn pages of the should take guidance from “Under the Constitution of committing crime both to details, Inspector Gen- tion of Pakistan’s first fers of financial assistance bad Capital Territory. book gathered from all over the Quran complex in Medi- Pakistan, it is the responsi- were fled away from the eral of Police (IGP) Islam- sate-owned Quran complex for the building of the com- The center will also over- the country,” Siddiqui said. na. It should have a proper bility of the government to scene. Ganjmandi police abad Muhammad Aamir in Islamabad, officials con- plex from Saudi Arabia, the see and set standards Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, rec- board, editing, evaluation ensure error-free publica- Zulfiqar Khan has ordered team using the latest tech- firmed on Sunday. Saudi-based World Muslim for the publication of the tor of the International and monitoring system for tion of the Quran. It would crackdown against crimi- nology managed to arrest Religious Affairs Minis- League and some other Quran in the country and Islamic University Islama- the error-free printing of be a good step if the govern- nals especially drug push- the two killers within days. ter Pir Noorul Haq Qadri Gulf countries,” spokes- would recycle worn pages bad (IIUI), hailed the plan the Quran,” he said. ment can implement stand- ers. ACLC police arrested Police have registered a announced that the gov- man of the Ministry of of the holy book. as one that can be unifying According to Dr. Muham- ards like Saudi Arabia for a car lifter namely Zubair case and started investiga- ernment wanted to build Religious Affairs and Inter- “This would be a huge com- for Muslims. mad Khalid Masud, former the publication of the holy Khan and recovered stolen tion. – APP the complex in the federal faith Harmony, Imran Sid- plex on approximately 10 “In this Quran complex chairman of Pakistan’s book in Pakistan,” he said. car from him. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, July 13, 2020 Briefs Chairman FBR assures businessmen for Mafia thriving on addressing tax issues, facilitating them Speaking at the occasion, Pakistan- DNA / Saifullah Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, India trade President, Islamabad Cham- ISLAMABAD: Chairman Fed- ber of Commerce & Industry suspension eral Board of Revenue (FBR) congratulated Muhammad Muhammad Javed Ghani on Javed Ghani for assuming Saturday said he would try to the charge of chairman FBR DNA address the tax related issues and hoped that he would ISLAMABAD: Leader of the of business community so that take measures to address business community and they could be facilitated in the key tax issues of business former President ICCI Sha- promoting business activities community and promote the hid Rasheed Butt on Sunday and strengthening the econo- vision of the prime minister asked the government to my. He said this while talking to turn Pakistan into a fast consider lifting ban on im- to a delegation of Islamabad growing economy. He said port of edibles from India Chamber of Commerce and the current government as suspension has provided Industry (ICCI) that called has made commitments to an opportunity to the mafia on him led by Muhammad streamline the payment of to milk masses. Trade with Ahmed Waheed, President. tax refunds, but the process India was a deterrent to Tahir Abbasi Senior Vice was quite slow due to which the mafia as any hike in the President ICCI, Malik Sohail the business community was price of edibles would have Hussain Chief Coordinator facing liquidity issues. initiated imports but this UBG FPCCI and Ahsan Zafar He said the covid-19 pandem- option was closed a year ago Bakhtawari former Vice Pres- ic had created extraordinary resulting in a windfall for ident ICCI were in the delega- challenges for the business the profiteers, he said. tion, says a press release. community and the overall Shahid Rasheed Butt said Accepting the invitation of economy and this situation that government could con- Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, necessitated that FBR to fo- sider allowing imports of Javed Ghani said he would cus on speedy automation of poultry, milk, fruit, vegeta- visit ICCI for an interaction refunds including customs bles, and pulses without com- with the business community duty, sales tax and income tax promising on its principled to know about their tax issues to ensure that all tax refunds stance. He said that many and get their input for bring- were automatically trans- countries have differences ing further improvements in ferred to the bank accounts and even enmity but they are the prevailing tax system. of the concerned taxpayers. not mixing economics with He said efforts would be He said another better option politics. Bilateral trade be- made to evolve a taxation sys- to solve the refunds issue was tween the US and Russia is tem that could facilitate the to allow taxpayers to adjust almost 29 billion dollars, Chi- growth of economic activities their payable taxes against the na-US trade volume is around and help in improving tax rev- accumulated refunds. This $700 billion while India and enue of the country. mechanism would not only China are conducting two-way He welcomed the suggestions ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ahmed President Islamabad Chamber,Malik Sohail Hussain Chief Coordinator UBG Fpcci, address the liquidity issues of trade worth $86 billion. The of the delegation members for business community; it would resolving problems and broad- Tahir Abbasi Senior Vice President ICCI and Ahsan Bakhtawari EC member ICCI called on newly appointed also improve the tax revenue business leader said that Chi- Mr Muhammad Javed Ghani Chairman FBR and also presented the Crest of the Chamber. – DNA na has never accepted Taiwan ening the tax base. of the government. as a county, she considers it part of the China but the bi- lateral trade and investment Kashmir RCCI urges Govt surpass 250 billion dollars. Mayor reviews COVID-19 marks the Airblue 89th Martyrs to address cottage identifies two plans in various areas Day on 13 July industry issues pilots with terms of funds and develop- Fiaz Ch. DNA ment schemes, the capital DNA suspected city would have been flour- ISLAMABAD: Kashmir ISLAMABAD: Mayor Islam- ishing every passing day . marks the 89th Martyrs Day RAWALPINDI: The Rawal- fake degrees abad Sheikh Anser Aziz after Mayor further directed all on 13 July, the day in 1931 pindi Chamber of Com- recovery from Corona visited subordinate functionaries when twenty-two Kashmiri merce and Industry (RCCI) DNA all key areas of Islamabad, to of environment , sanitation civilians gave their lives in has urged the government review the state of prepared- and flood relief cells, to en- a tragic incident that lives of Pakistan to address the ISLAMABAD: Airblue has ness and likely problems in sure services at every resi- in the memory of millions grievances of cottage indus- submitted a report to the wake of forthcoming Moon dents door step and figure as a story of courage and try amid Covid-19 and smart Supreme Court of Pakistan Soon scenario. out best service delievery sacrifice. The 22 Kashmiris lock-down. RCCI President on the verification of its pi- Mayor Islamabad also shown mechanism for all seg- were killed for reciting the Saboor Malik in a statement lots’ licences and said only his grave concern on scarci- ments of society without Muslim call to prayer, or said that due to lockdown, two pilots possess suspect- ty and shorage of water this discrimination. azaan, which was banned in smart lockdown and com- ed fake credentials. Chief summer and applauded all The visit concluded on a Kashmir at the time. One by plete lockdown on week- Justice Gulzar had ordered measures undertook so far , hope note that moon soon one, they stepped forward ends (Saturday and Sunday) had demanded that tax in- the heads of Airblue, PIA he however added that if at season shall be met and re- to recite as each was killed the business of cottage centives should be given to and Serena Air to verify the all the Government would sponded to the best of MCI by a single bullet. industry, Small industry local industry to promote licences of the pilots in their have backed our efforts in abilities. In 1846, Britain as a colo- and Retailer Furniture has imports substitution and employ and submit a report. nial power sold Kashmir to been affected largely. The GST should be reduced to The Ministry of Aviation a wealthy Indian Maharaja lock-down policy should be single digit level to bring sent Airblue a list of nine named Gulab Singh. He was based on ground realities. down cost of doing business. pilots it employed that a ruthless monarch. He set “The two major industries Moreover, as huge loss is possess suspected fake li- ‘No chances of bilateral out to humiliate the major- are believed to be the eco- caused to the businesses cences. Seven pilots on the ity Kashmiri Muslims. In nomic barometers of any since lockdowns implemen- list left the airline in 2014, July 1931, Singh banned the country- one is small and tations, the governments 2015 and 2018. The remain- azaan, the call to prayer ren- medium enterprises and should provide interest free ing two pilots, Fida Khalil dialogues with India’ dered at mosques. the second is cottage in- loans, he added. and Naveed Khokhar, were A Kashmiri man, named dustry. The growth of these The status of cottage in- still serving in Airblue. So, I think that we have this new space in the international Abdulqadir, was arrested two important sectors help dustry be revived and the Khalil resigned on July 5 domain. We should use it, not lose it.” by maharaja’s soldiers and flourish the country’s econ- government should through and Khokhar had been sus- tried for sedition. On the omy,” he further added. notifications should provide pended on June 26. use it, not lose it.” shouldn’t. He emphasized tions Security Council reso- day of his trial, on 13 July Businesses linked with the at least half concession He has filed an appeal so DNA When asked to comment that instead, we should use lutions because these were 1931, thousands of Kash- cottage industry should be against 6 months rents. further action against him on the Simla Agreement, the full potential of the Unit- drawn after prolonged delib- miris gathered outside the open 7 days a week under Concession on property tax is pending until the appeal MUZAFFARABAD: The which states that India- Pa- ed Nations. We should use erations and should not be prison awaiting the result strict SOPs, he suggested. be also announced by the is decided on, read the President of Azad Jammu kistan shall settle their dif- this platform because it is set aside.” of the trial. During the wait, The RCCI president said governments, he demand- report. “During the years and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar ferences by peaceful means relevant to the Kashmir Further, the Kashmiris it was noon prayer time, that the Chamber in its ed. All Sales Tax of this year 2018-19, 100 pilots were Masood Khan has said nei- through bilateral negotia- issue. He maintained Paki- should be associated with known to Muslims as Zohr. Budget recommendations be exempted. working in Airblue Ltd. ther India would come to tions, President Masood stan and people of Jammu any direct or indirect nego- One Kashmiri stood up and All their educational cer- the table for talks on Kash- Khan said the agreement and are ready for third-party tiations on Kashmir. They recited the azaan. Before he tificates and degrees were mir nor Pakistan want to is now redundant mainly mediation are the real party to the dis- could complete it, he was put under verification and indulge in talks with India because of unilateral Indian “I think that as citizens of pute, he said. shot and killed by mahara- “People with comorbidity at as per report of concerned because of what India has actions in IOJK. Pakistan, we are ready for AJK President said because ja’s police. Another Kash- institutions the education- done in Occupied Kashmir. However, he said although the diplomacy of any kind. of Indian steps in IOJK. miri man took his place and high risk of severe COVID-19” “India has changed the dy- the Simla Agreement I believe that the starting There is a huge reaction al certificates and degrees attempted to complete the ISLAMABAD: “People with comorbidity are at high risk namics of the area unilat- is disused, we haven’t point of such diplomacy and resentment in the occu- of 98 pilots were found cor- azaan but was shot to death. of severe status of COVID-19. Elderly people particu- erally. So we would not sit changed our stance and we should be the United Na- pied territory as well as in rect and genuine.” A third man rose, and then larly with heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, obesity, with them around the nego- Azad Kashmir and Pakistan. a fourth. In the end, a to- liver disease and any other ailment going on must be tiating table,” Masood said Also, in the world: the dias- PSA wants tal of twenty-two men were very careful. The current pandemic is an emerging in- in an interview. pora community is seething killed, each one of them fectious disease.” He said that Kashmir has with anger because India is schools having recited a part of the This was stated by the famous Physician Prof. Dr. Wasim been internationalized and committing serious crimes call to prayer until it was Jafri while speaking at the COMSTECH webinar titled, multi-lateralized and we with impunity. reopened read out in full. Every day “COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Health Issues.” The should not bring it to the President Khan warned that for the past 89 years, Kash- webinar was attended by more than 78 health profes- bilateral level. Because bi- occupied territory and AJK miris have faithfully marked sionals from the OIC member states. Coordinator Gen- DNA lateral negotiations have is already perilous and will Kashmir Martyrs Day to eral COMSTECH Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary also been a mirage and India has lead to more radicalization ISLAMABAD: Private commemorate the sacrifice spoke on the occasion. been using them as a tool to of Kashmiri youth. This is Schools Association Chair- of these men for freedom. Prof. Wasim Jafri pointed out that diabetes could not be perpetuate its hold on the why the Indian Occupation History is made of such sto- person Malik Abrar and All ignored at all as diabetes made everything worse includ- Jammu & Kashmir territo- forces are targeting Kash- ries. Nations rise when its Sindh Private Schools and ing this fatal disease. The proportion of severe disease ry. “So, I think that we have miri youth. Every day they sons and daughters feed na- Colleges Association Chair- increases with age and so is the case of the death but this new space in the inter- gun down these Kashmiris tional pride with compelling person Haider Ali have must not neglect the younger population, he said. – DNA rejected the government’s national domain. We should in fake encounters. examples of sacrifice. decision to reopen schools from September 15. In an interview with a pri- vate television channel, the chairpersons said that if the government was planning to Experts urged govt to spend for the resilience of capital city reopen schools with corona- Naqvi said the encroachments cannot be removed without the support of ICT district management. virus SOPs, then it should do so right away instead of wait- Despite repeated requests MCI was not extended due cooperation by the district management to ing till September. According remove illegal constructions from the green belts and national park areas to Abrar, the number of cases of the deadly virus have been The civil society reps highlight- ject proposals but no penny was MCI was not extended due coop- Talking about the new paradigm soon if conditions remained so. on a decline in the country. DNA ed that water shortage, lack of released so far. Even the MCI eration by the district manage- of sustainable urban manage- Devcom-Pakistan Director Munir “The government should im- proper management of domestic cannot use the tax it collects ment to remove illegal construc- ment, the water and climate Ahmed said civil society repre- mediately reopen schools so ISLAMABAD: Experts and civil waste and sewage, broken roads, from different sources because tions from the green belts and expert Ali Tauqeer Sheikh said sentatives and experts should that this year’s school session society representatives speaking diminishing green cover and the MCI Rules of Business are national park areas. resilience of the city matters that play their role in bridging the con- in not wasted,” he said. to a webinar criticized Capital belts and irrational development not approved as yet by the gov- However, he said, MCI is trying how good coping mechanisms flicts among the city managers He added that due to the Development Authority (CDA) have marred the sustainability of ernment. The MCI House has to take care of the city with what- are in place to face the disas- ICT district management, CDA closure of more than 40% for its tug of war with Metro- the city. Development Commu- approved the schemes of small ever limited human resources ters, urban flooding, impact of and MCI for the sake of citizens. private schools, teachers politan Corporation Islamabad nications Network (Devcom-Pa- dams on eight natural streams and funds are available. Collec- harsh weathers, water scarcity, He also urged the government and other staff in schools (MCI) since the inception of the kistan) organized the webinar originating from the foot of Mar- tion of domestics waste has been recycling and waste management to urgently release the funds so are nearly unemployed. The latter for the last over four years. on the subject “Population and galla Hills, improvement in the improved while working on the systems. He said the concept that development projects should schools should be provid- They said citizens have badly suf- Sustainable Urban Practices for sewage treatment plants, repair landfill site, trying to improve the of smart city for Islamabad is begin to improve the civic and ed a relief package to pay fered from the illogical rift as the Islamabad” on Saturday to mark and provision of water, filter conditions of parks besides ef- already underway but without environmental conditions in the teachers and make up for civic services and environmen- the UN World Population Day. plants, maintenance of parks. forts are underway to overcome meaningful measures it would federal capital. their losses, Abrar demand- tal conditions have deteriorated The webinar was conducted and They are all possible if the funds shortage of water supply. He not be sustainable. Mome Saleem urged the gov- ed. Ali questioned that when over a few years of the local gov- hosted by Devcom-Pakistan and are provided. We are handcuffed asked the government to urgent- The population density becomes ernment to take immediate all other businesses in the ernment system in the federal DTN Director Munir Ahmed who by the government, perhaps, be- ly start a process of amendments more productive in terms of so- steps to remove encroachments country had resumed why capital. The tug of war between is a well-known environmentalist cause we belong to the opposi- in the rules and regulations cioeconomic outcomes if they from the green belts and nation- had schools not been grant- the two, the city managers and and climate advocacy expert. tion party. framed for the capital city to en- have opportunities to be produc- al park areas. Saadat Ali said a ed permission. “Schools and the peoples’ representatives, Zeeshan Naqvi said Metropolitan Naqvi said the encroachments sure rights to the locals. He said tive. The federal city is expand- comprehensive plan is required colleges should be immedi- over the funds and authority have Corporation Islamabad (MCI) cannot be removed without the legislation is needed on the con- ing beyond limits without any to segregate 750 ton waste at ately reopened,” he said. spoiled the sustainability of the was allocated PKR 14 billion support of ICT district manage- tradictions in the same zone that planning and resource manage- source and its disposal in an ad- entire system of service delivery. two years back for different pro- ment. Despite repeated requests perturb the rights of citizens. ment that would become liability equate manner. Monday, July 13, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Deadlocked Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Trade deficit HERE appears to be a never-ending deadlock between the gov- Decline in trade deficit is normally good news, but not if ernment and the opposition regarding amendments to NAB Vol: 01 Issue: 95 it shrinks by as much as 27 percent. According to reports, T laws. Even now there is remote possibility of introducing any Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank to slightly over $23 billion legislation about this in the ongoing session of the National Assembly. Email: [email protected] A in the last fiscal year. From July 2019 to June 2020 it was a 27 There appears to be no contact between the PTI and the opposition Website: www.islamabadpost.com.pk percent decrease in comparison with nearly $32 billion in the parties to hammer out suitable amendments to NAB laws. Ideally, by previous fiscal year of 2018-19. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics now the government should have shared some draft proposals and the Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 opposition also should have done likewise, but both sides appear to be Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad (PBS) has released its official data showing that Pakistan ex- showing both a sluggish pace and reluctance to move forward for an ported nearly $21.4 billion worth of goods in the last fiscal year, amicable conclusion to this long-drawn process. This matter has been whereas the target set for such exports was around $24 billion. pending for over six months now. The last we heard about it was in May So, there was a shortfall of $2.6 billion in exports showing a when the government reiterated its resolve to not compromise on the sluggish performance of the sector. powers of NAB to continue the “accountability process”. Exports in 2018-19 amounted to $23 billion and the PTI-led gov- The government must realize that to reduce the impression of selec - ernment had set a pretty modest increase target in exports of tive accountability there is an urgent need to clip at least some of the just one billion dollar, but the country’s economy could not even powers of the anti-corruption watchdog. Rather than working in this match the previous year’s mark of $23 billion. A nearly seven direction, the governments and its ministers seem to be interested percent decline in exports is a reflection of the worsening poten- in creating more controversies by expressing their displeasure about tial of our domestic economy to compete in the world market. In the current NFC Award and the 18th Amendment which ensure some terms of imports the country has seen $44 billion worth of im- autonomy to provinces. For both the government and the opposition ports compared with nearly $55 billion in the previous year. This it is better not to indulge in blame game while the country’s economy decline by nearly 11 billion dollars is not a cause of any jubilation. is reeling under the strain of the Covid-19 pandemic. If NAB law is not amended, the time will not be far away in future when the PTI If the trade deficit declines as a result of an increase in exports, may find itself embroiled in cases that will be difficult to defend in it is good news, but a sharp decline in imports with no substan- accountability courts in the presence of nearly unrestrained power to tial improvement in exports shows a faltering economy that can NAB and its chairman. As per opposition allegations, NAB has been neither export nor absorb import to fuel its potential. Though the violating its own protocols and SOPs and we have seen people being government claims that the import bill compressed thanks to the dragged to courts and then to jails, and bails being denied on flimsy plummeting oil prices in the international market, the fact is that charges. All this does not bode well for businesses, for democracy, it happened only in the last quarter of the fiscal year from April to and for the government itself in the long run. June and that was the same period when the Covid-19 pandemic If the government and the opposition keep showing the irresponsible also surged in the country. attitude they have been displaying with regard to NAB laws, this procras- The point of concern is that the prices of oil in the internation- tination may lead to serious consequences in future. Now an impression al market are bouncing back and the Covid-19 pandemic is also is being created about the government’s consistent laggardness in con- likely to subside, but the economic and financial manager of the structive and useful legislation. For the past 20 years since Gen Pervez country appear to be lacking in initiative to tap the new opportu- Musharraf converted the Ehtesab Act 1997 into the National Account- nities. For the time being some relief in debt payments and some ability Ordinance (NAO) in 1999, all governments failed to make any positive changes to the NAB laws, with the result that NAB is haunting new loans have injected a pulse of life into the economy but the everyone – barring those who are part of the incumbent governments. country needs a sound strategy to boost exports that will result in Even the Supreme Court has directed that amendments be made into better tax collections. Frequent changes in the top slot of the Fed- NAB laws, so there is apparently no excuse to delay it further. We hope eral Board of Revenue are another cause of concern. The coming to see accountability in this country – but that accountability must come months will be challenging for the economy for the government, with fairness and justice, not vendetta and partisanship. and its economic managers must brace for it. Wani’s Blood Gave New Strength to the Kashmir’s Struggle URHAN Wani, the popular Command- against Indian illegal actions. In order to con- brated on July 8, 2017 by Pakistanis and Kash - Sajjad Shaukat er of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen was martyred ceal India’s state terrorism, Indian Controlled miris to pay homage to him. On this very day, B by the Indian government forces in the Kashmir has been cut off from the world due strikes, protests and demonstrations across Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) on July 8, to lockdown. But, some reports and images are the IOK and Pakistan take place to show soli - 2016. After the martyrdom of Burhan Wani, appearing in the world and the social media, darity with the Kashmiri freedom fighters who widespread and spontaneous protests erupt- which show extrajudicial killings of the inno- are demanding their legitimate right of self-de- ed throughout the IOK. In order to control cent people by the ruthless Indian forces. termination, as recognized by the related UN the mass movement, the Indian occupation Dreadful practice of Indian state terrorism resolutions. Since 1989, various forms of state forces unleashed reign of terror against the could be judged from the martyrdom of a 65 terrorism have been part of a deliberate cam - Kashmiri civilians. As a result more than years old person Bashir Ahmed Khan on July paign by the Indian army and paramilitary 300 people embraced martyrdom and around 1, this year in front of his grandson by Indi - forces against Muslim Kashmiris. It has been 30,000 got injured. The uprising in the In - an troops in Sopore, Srinagar, Local Kash - manifested in brutal tactics like crackdowns, dian Held Kashmir did not end within a few miris and family of the martyred said that curfews, illegal detentions, massacre, targeted weeks or months. It continued, and still con - the unarmed “Khan was dragged out of his killings, sieges, burning the houses, torture, tinues, as Wani’s blood gave new strength to car and shot dead by paramilitary troopers”. disappearances, rape, breaking the legs, mo- the Kashmir’s struggle for independence. His three-year-old toddler grandson, who was lestation of Muslim women and killing of per- Wani, in his early 20s, had become the face of travelling with him, was later pictured sitting sons through fake encounters. the struggle in Kashmir and over the last five on his chest. The awful photo of the child, In fact, Indian forces have employed various Reacting to the incident, years was using social media like Facebook to which appeared in the social media, shocked draconian and controversial laws like Armed Amnesty India said, “It is a reach out to young Kashmiri men to contin - the international community. Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and the ue their movement for the independence of Reacting to the incident, Amnesty India said, Public Safety Act (PSA) etc. in killing the breach of the best interests Kashmir. He became voice of the Kashmiri “It is a breach of the best interests of the child Kashmiri people, and arbitrarily arrest of any of the child principle as youth and his popularity irritated New Delhi. principle as required to be the basis of any ac- individual for an indefinite period. When Indian fanatic Prime Minister Narendra tion by authorities under the Convention on the Besides Human Rights Watch, in its various re - required to be the basis of Modi, the leader of the ruling party BJP, came Rights of the Child, to which India is a state ports, Amnesty International has also pointed to power, he accelerated anti-Kashmir moves. party.” A day after the horrifying event which out grave human rights violations in the Indi - any action by authorities Since August 5, 2019 Modi’s government end- triggered massive outrage and protests in In- an controlled Kashmir, indicating, “The Mus - under the Convention on ed special status of the Jummu and Kashmir dian Kashmir, the UNO said that “whosoever lim majority population in the Kashmir Valley to turn Muslim majority into minority in the responsible for the killing in Sopore, has to be suffers from the repressive tactics of the se - the Rights of the Child, Indian Controlled Kashmir Kashmir. Imple- made to account for it.” Foreign Minister Shah curity forces. Under the Jammu and Kashmir menting the August 5 announcement, Indian Mehmood Qureshi stated that the image of the Disturbed Areas Act, and the Armed Forces to which India is a state central government issued a notorious map on three-year-old sitting on his grandfather’s “life- (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act and party.” A day after the October 31, 2019. In accordance with it, Jam - less, bullet-ridden body exposed the real face of Public Safety Act, security forces personnel mu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two union Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fascist India”. have extraordinary powers to shoot suspect - horrifying event which territories—Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Nevertheless, this merciless event displays ed persons.” It is mentionable that under the Besides, Modi-led government’s malevo- that India does not have any qualms about cover of draconian laws, most of the times, triggered massive outrage lent acts such as more than nine month’s murdering any Kashmiri civilian as part of majority of the popular pro-movement lead - and protests in Indian lockdown in the IOK, martyrdom of thou - extrajudicial killings. And many civilian Kash - ership is detained or house-arrested by the sands of the Kashmiris there, introduction miris have become permanently blind due Indian security forces, and mostly, without Kashmir, the UNO said that of new domicile law against the majority of to pellet guns shots and chemical weapons, prior orders from the higher authorities. As “whosoever responsible for Kashmiris, issuance of domicile certificates used by the Indian military and paramilitary per a Kashmiri human rights group, Voice of to 25000 non-Kashmiris, persecution of re - troops. Curfew-type shutdown remained in Victim (VOV), a total of 1 471 torture centers the killing in Sopore, has ligious minorities especially Muslims, an- the IOK. Almost 14,000 people were arrested are operating in the Indian Controlled Kash - ti-Muslim laws-CAA/NRC, assaults on Mus- or detained. During special operations-house mir where arrested Kashmiri leaders and the to be made to account for lims by the fanatic Hindus, blaming Indian to house search, India military and paramili - youth are subjected to severe torture. it.” FM Shah Mehmood Muslims and Pakistan for spreading coronavi - tary troopers have martyred and injured tens Undoubtedly, martyrdom of Burhan Wani by rus in India and the IOK etc. and intermittent of thousands the Kashmiris, including women the Indian brutal security forces has given a Qureshi stated that the shelling inside Pakistani side of Kashmir in and children. These cruelties have compelled new strength to the Kashmir’s struggle for relation to the Line of Control (LoC)-which the Kashmiri youngsters to pick arms and independence, as it has been intensified, image of the three-year-old has killed hundreds of innocent villagers, in - to target the Indian forces, sacrificing their bringing the Indian atrocities in the occupied sitting on his grandfather’s dicate ‘Modi’s fascist India’. Thus, New Delhi lives for the right of self-determination, as Kashmir in the limelight of the international completely ended any sort of dialogue with recognized by the related UNO resolutions. community and their media. “lifeless, bullet-ridden Islamabad to settle the Kashmir issue. Therefore, intermittent gunbattle between Sajjad Shaukat writes on international Despite the deployment of 900,000 troops in the freedom fighters and Indian military con - affairs and is author of the book: body exposed the real the IOK and intensification of firing by the Indi- tinues in various regions of the IOK. US vs Islamic Militants, Invisible face of PM Narendra an forces in wake of shortage of foods and even However, Burhan Wani was a great voice for Balance of Power: Dangerous Shift medicines for the patients, innocent Kashmiris freedom of the Indian Held Kashmir. Hence, in International Relations. Modi’s fascist India” are still violating the lockdown by protesting every year his death anniversary is being cele - Email: [email protected] Coronovirus and how to cure it- some tips HE year 2020 began with usu - JUNE_JULY we know the disease much doctors did not know how to prevent it- Prof. Dr. Nusrat Ara Majeed al new year celebrations all over better . 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IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, July 13, 2020 Briefs Erdogan rejects global criticism Jack Charlton, dies at 85 over Hagia Sophia decision Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends move to reconvert iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque The colossal Hagia Sophia was urday said Moscow regretted the external church relations, also DNA built 1,500 years ago as an Or- decision. expressed his sorrow. thodox Christian cathedral and Churches appeal to Turkey “The cathedral is on Turkey’s ter- “It is a blow to global Christianity Sports Desk ANKARA: Turkish President Re- was converted into a mosque ritory, but it is without question ... For us [Hagia Sophia] remains DOHA: Jack Charlton, a cep Tayyip Erdogan has reject- after the Ottomans conquered on mosque decision everybody’s heritage,” he told a cathedral dedicated to the Sav- football World Cup winner ed international condemnation Constantinople, now Istanbul, LONDON: The World Council of Churches has called on Tur - the Interfax news agency. iour,” he told state-controlled TV with England who became over the decision to change the in 1453. The secular Turkish key’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reverse his deci - The World Council of Churches Rossiya24 late on Friday. the darling of Ireland after status of Istanbul’s landmark government decided in 1934 to sion to turn the celebrated Hagia Sophia museum back into a wrote to Erdogan expressing But Ozgur Unluhisarcikli, Ankara leading their national team Hagia Sophia from a museum to make it a museum. mosque. In a letter to Mr Erdogan, the Council, which counts “grief and dismay” over the move director of the German Marshall to unprecedented success a mosque, saying it represented Erdogan on Friday formally con- 350 churches as members, said the move would sow division. and urged him to reverse his de- Fund, told AFP the move would as a manager, has died aged his country’s will to use its “sov- verted the building back into a The Unesco World Heritage site in Istanbul has been a museum cision. As a World Heritage mu- win hearts and minds at home as 85. A family statement said ereign rights”. mosque and declared it open for since 1934. The president announced his decision on Friday seum, “Hagia Sophia has been a most Turks “would favour such a the former Leeds United In the past, he has repeatedly Muslim worship, hours after a following a court ruling which annulled its museum status. place of openness, encounter and decision for religious or national- defender, who helped Eng- called for the stunning building high court annulled the 1934 de- The Hagia Sophia was built 1,500 years ago as an Orthodox inspiration for people from all na- ist sentiments. land beat West Germany in to be renamed as a mosque and cision turning it into a museum. Christian cathedral, but was converted into a mosque after the tions,” interim secretary-general “This is a debate president Erdo- the 1966 World Cup final at in 2018, he recited a verse from He said Muslim prayers would Ottoman conquest in 1453. It was converted to a museum on Ioan Sauca said in the letter re- gan cannot lose and the opposi- Wembley, died peacefully the Quran at Hagia Sophia. begin at the UNESCO World Her- the orders of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of leased on Saturday. tion cannot win. As a matter of late on Friday at his home “Those who do not take a step itage Site on July 24. modern, secular Turkey. Since then religious services have Sauca said the museum status fact, this issue also has the po- in Northumberland, north- against Islamophobia in their The president went ahead with been banned at the site, but devout Muslims have long cam - had been “a powerful expres- tential to disunite the opposition ern England. own countries ... attack Turkey’s the plan despite appeals from paigned for worship to be allowed. – DNA sion” of Turkey’s commitment to parties.” Erdogan’s nationalist “We cannot express how will to use its sovereign rights,” NATO ally the United States and inclusion and secularism. ally Devlet Bahceli welcomed the proud we are of the ex- Erdogan said at a ceremony he from Russia, with which Ankara Greece swiftly condemned the pressed disappointment. The influential bishop Hilarion, decision, saying that reopening traordinary life he led and attended via video-conference on has forged close relations in re- move as a provocation, France Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minis- who heads the Russian Ortho- Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship the pleasure he brought Saturday. cent years. deplored it while the US also ex- ter Alexander Grushko on Sat- dox Church’s department for “has long been our desire”. to so many people in dif- ferent countries and from all walks of life,” the state- Coronavirus ment said. “He was a thor- Walt Disney World reopens in Florida oughly honest, kind, funny ‘storm’ as and genuine man who al- ways had time for people. Web Desk South Africa His loss will leave a huge cases surge hole in all our lives but we FLORIDA: Walt Disney are thankful for a lifetime World Resort has begun to of happy memories.” reopen in Florida despite DNA a coronavirus surge across CAPE TOWN: South Africa the US state. The site's Serbians has reported 13,497 new Magic Kingdom and Animal coronavirus cases, reaching Kingdom opened on Satur- join anti-govt a total of 264,184 including day. Epcot and Disney's Hol- 3,971 deaths. Health Minis- protest lywood Studios are expect- ter Zweli Mkhize warns of ed to follow from 15 July. a COVID-19 “storm”. Brazil, DNA Visitors will be required to wear masks and adhere the world’s number-two coro- BELGRADE: Several thou- to other safety measures navirus hotspot after the sand people gathered in across the complex in Or- United States, has recorded front of the Serbian parlia- lando. Over a quarter of a 1,071 new deaths from the ment building in Belgrade million cases of Covid-19 outbreak, pushing its death on Saturday for a fifth con- have been reported in Flori- toll to 81,469, with a total of secutive night of protests da, along with 4,197 deaths. 1,839,850 confirmed cases. against government poli- Disney first closed the re- US President Donald cies, including measures to sort in March during the Trump, who has avoided contain the novel coronavi- early months of America's wearing a mask in public rus outbreak. Protesters, outbreak. While infections even as the coronavirus most of whom wore masks, were largely concentrated pandemic spreads, donned walked in front of the parlia- in New York and California one on Saturday at a mili- ment building in the Serbian at first, Florida is among tary medical facility outside capital, occasionally calling several states recording Washington, DC where he for President Aleksandar a rise in cases in recent visited wounded soldiers Vucic to step down. weeks. In Orange County, and front-line healthcare “We hope that authorities where the resort is based, workers. More than 12.7 will hear us,” said Stefana authorities have reported million people around the Radjenovic, one of the pro- 16,630 cases - some of the As a result, many cities dreds of people made their Disney has also resumed first three months of the theme park chairman, in world have been diagnosed testers. “We want authori- highest numbers in Florida. and counties across Flori- way to the Disney flagship limited operations at its year. an interview with the New with COVID-19 and more ties to stop lying to us and What's behind the new US da have reinstated restric- resort on Saturday. four parks in Asia, and at "The world is changing York Times. than 565,000 have died, we want to know the entire outbreaks? tions that were lifted in Some of its competitors, Disney Springs - an outdoor around us, but we strongly "Covid is here, and we have according to a tally by the truth about everything that How people in Florida and May when infections be- Universal Orlando and Sea- shopping mall in Orlando. believe that we can open a responsibility to figure out Johns Hopkins University. has been happening in Texas are living with the gan to drop. World Orlando, reopened to Disney reported a $1.4bn safely and responsibly," the best approach to safely More than seven million pa- connection with the coro- outbreak Despite the outbreak, hun- visitors several weeks ago. (£1.1bn) hit to profits in the said Josh D'Amaro, Disney's operate in this new normal." tients have recovered. navirus epidemic.” Similar peaceful protests were held in the cities of Novi Sad, Zrenjanin, Cacak and Nis. Late on Friday, police Hong Kong people ready to leave for UK clashed with demonstrators ally leave - and what of those left Essentially a travel document with they are both middle managers in a Messi tees who threw flares and stones. DNA behind? rights for some consular assis- bank and bought a flat many years Fourteen police officers Michael and Serena have decided tance, its usefulness seemed limit- ago. It is a lot to give up. were injured and 71 people BEIJING: Since China imposed to leave Hong Kong for good and ed to many for anything but easier They say that Hong Kong has be- up victory arrested, police said. Dem- a draconian national security law settle in the UK, a country they access to the UK and European come unrecognisable in its handling onstrators storm Serbian on Hong Kong, a lot of dinner par- have never set foot in. travel. Some people went for it any- of the months-long protests trig- Overall, Madrid need only five points parliament over coronavi- ty chatter in this protest-minded The couple have British National way. Why not, went the thinking for gered by a bill which proposed to from their remaining three matches rus lockdown This week’s city has been about personal exit (Overseas) - or BNO - passports, many Hongkongers. allow extradition to mainland China. demonstrations were initial- strategies. For up to three million which were issued to Hong Kong Michael and Serena are the embod- What the couple saw was a govern- to secure their third La Liga title in ly driven by frustration over Hongkongers, the exit could come residents that registered before iment of the comfortable prosperi- ment which did not listen to the eight years. “We are doing things that economically stifling meas- in the form of a British National the city was handed back to China ty common in Hong Kong: well-trav- people, and police force that showed deserve more than where we are,” ures to contain the spread (Overseas) passport. Will they re- on July 1997. elled with a 13-year-old daughter, little restraint. – Source BBC. of the novel coronavirus, but said Barca coach Quique Setien. soon evolved into anti-gov- MADRID: Lionel Messi made it 20 assists for the sea- ernment rallies that demand- Mali's son in Barcelona’s stodgy 1-0 win over Real Valladolid on ed Vucic’s resignation. Saturday, even as his team’s La Liga challenge appears Champions League to resume President almost over. Messi teed up Arturo Vidal’s winner at Jose Zorilla to become the first player to provide 20 as- Pakistan dissolves sists in Spain’s top flight since Xavi Hernandez in 2009. behind closed doors in August Victory for Barca means Real Madrid cannot clinch the can benefit court title on Monday by beating Granada but only an incredi- from French Spanish giants Real Madrid could meet Italian side Juventus ble collapse will prevent them putting their name on the DNA trophy later in the week. If they beat Granada, Madrid expertise of its former hero Cristiano Ronaldo, while German league will win La Liga by prevailing at home to Villarreal on MALI: Mali President Ibra- Thursday, regardless of Barcelona’s results. From Page 06 leaders Bayern Munich may face Barcelona him Boubacar Keita has Overall, Madrid need only five points from their remain- capital, Lisbon. legs will be played at the the second, away, leg trail- announced the dissolution ing three matches to secure their third La Liga title in which was a source of em- Sports Desk UEFA, European football's respective clubs' home sta- ing 2-1, having lost at home. of the constitutional court eight years. “We are doing things that deserve more ployment for the residents governing body, held the diums. Spanish giants Real Juventus, meanwhile, must in an attempt to calm unrest than where we are,” said Barca coach Quique Setien. besides attracting tourists. LONDON: The Champi- draw for the one-leg quar- Madrid could meet Italian overcome a 1-0 first-leg de- that saw four people killed “To win La Liga, I don’t know, because our rival is win- The Ambassador said that ons League, Europe's top ter-finals and semi-finals at side Juventus of its former feat by Olympique Lyonnais in street protests. ning everything.” Yet even as Barca’s turbulent domes- experience of France and football club competition, their headquarters in Nyon, hero Cristiano Ronaldo, in the last-16 stage when The president said he said tic campaign draws to a close, Messi continues to shine. its best practices would will resume behind closed Switzerland, on Friday. while German league lead- they play again in Turin. would not tolerate such vio- His delightful pass for Vidal in the 15th minute, a scoop help Pakistan in its own doors next month after be- Four quarter-finalists were ers Bayern Munich may Friday's draw also paired lence. The court has been at between two Valladolid defenders, triggered more re- “Ten billion tree plantation ing halted in March due to confirmed before the COV- face Barcelona. tournament debutants Ata- the centre of controversy af- markable milestones. As well as matching the best La campaign”. the coronavirus pandemic, ID-19 pandemic suspended Real must first conclude lanta with Paris Saint-Ger- ter it overturned provisional Liga total for assists by one player in the last 11 years, During his interactions, he with all the quarter-finals the season, while the re- their last-16 tie with Man- main and RB Leipzig with results for parliamentary Messi extends his own career-best number of assists in also highlighted the prior- being played in Portugal's maining four last-16 second chester City. They enter Atletico Madrid. elections in March. a single league season. – APP ity of the government of Pakistan for development and modernization of ag- riculture sector as it con- tributes 18.5% to country’s GDP, provides 38.5% em- How New Zealand’s media endangered public health ployment to national labor force and is a key to eco- EW ZEALAND’S health fronts. In doing so, and from agenda, artificially narrowing the performing New Zealand on health nomic growth and poverty minister, David Clark, the earliest stages of a four-lev- parameters of public discourse. and economic outcomes due to its alleviation. N has been forced to re- el alert system, public health There were, for example, no deep- less stringent lockdown. An organ- He said that the Embas- sign and the nation’s hyperac- concerns have been eclipsed by dive stories into the state of the isation called Plan B, a “cross-dis- sy is in discussion with tive media have claimed their a clamouring commentariat, all health system, eviscerated by ag- ciplinary group of academics”, be- the French authorities for latest scalp. In the middle of a seeking to score political points gressive neo-liberalism since the came ubiquitous in the media. Its setting up of special train- pandemic, no less. and undermine the government’s late 1980s, yielding the country website read, “International health ing modules for Pakistani Unseemly as the media’s months- health-first priorities. acutely vulnerable to COVID-19. data and experience is showing farmers. Negotiations are long hit on Clark was - a classic A case can be made that the na- Little was said about our hy- that New Zealand’s lockdown may also underway with French example of trial by media - it was tion’s media, laundering many of per-globalised societies’ increas- now be unnecessary, and even companies to set up a state consistent with the borderline the opposition’s attack lines and ingly fraught relationship with more harmful than the problem of the art market in Paki- misconduct that has defined big business talking points, have nature, of which COVID-19 is a we’re trying to solve.” stan for the storage, sale much of the reporting through- repeatedly endangered public symptom. Such discussions were The messaging was clear: the gov- and distribution of fresh out the COVID-19 crisis. health. This was driven not only omitted from the news agenda. ernment had “overreacted” and it farm produce. While the response to the pan- by the country’s clutch of prom- Instead, economic considerations was time to get back to work. With France is one of the most demic threat from the national inent Fox News-style commenta- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gists. They opted for an elimina- dominated media messaging. Ardern set to announce whether advance agricultural coun- capital, Wellington, can be held tors - Mike Hosking, Heather du and her government had to rapid- tion strategy. That would mean Then-leader of the National Party, cabinet would move down alert tries of Europe. It is a Euro- aloft, for now, as a rare success Plessis-Allan and Duncan Garner ly scale up a response when it be- a strict and prolonged lockdown, Simon Bridges, began imitating levels on April 20, journalists and pean leader accounting for story in a world of disarray, the - each of whom hawks anger and came clear in January that China easing over time. New Zealanders Donald Trump, claiming that “the commentators brazenly agitated 22% of the EU’s total agri- machinations of much of the division to drive ratings, but by had not contained the virus. overwhelmingly endorsed this medicine should not be worse for a move to alert level three, culture output. It is among nation’s media leaves much to senior reporters and editors. With multiple clusters across the approach, putting public health than the cure.” Disinformation which would allow for cafes and the top producers in the be desired. Taken over time, New Zealand entered alert level country - a high school in Auck- above all other considerations - about a spike in suicides as a re- restaurants to offer contactless world for wheat, cereals, New Zealand’s reporters have four at midnight on March 25. land, a wedding in the deep south, specifically the economy. sult of lockdown proliferated. delivery and take away services, milk, meat, sugar beet and appeared focused on managing Public fear had built throughout a bar in the tourist hub of Mata- The opposition, business elements Trans-Tasman rivalry was cynically namedropping their favourite oil seeds. perceptions, berating and cajol- February, sharpening to a peak mata - the government heeded and an instinctively conformist leveraged into the public domain, fast-food chains in a media-wide ing a fearful public on numerous in the latter part of March. the advice of leading epidemiolo- media moved quickly to set the with claims that Australia was out- in-joke. – Courtesy Al Jazeera IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, July 13, 2020

Thousands Briefs NAM members praise Azerbaijan’s protest in Israel Britain’s border efforts in fight against COVID-19 News Desk TEL AVIV: Thousands of Is- checks to get The representatives of WHO expressed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s international efforts raelis have staged a demon- stration in Tel Aviv to pro- £705m boost in fight against COVID-19, including permanent support to the activity of WHO, and test against what they say is expressed support to the activity of the Working Group established upon Aliyev’s initiative economic hardship caused News Desk by the government’s mishan- tional efforts in fight against COV- of the organization and informed ber states, as well as Michelle The group is tasked to create a dling of the coronavirus cri- LONDON: A £705m fund- DNA ID-19, including permanent sup- about the work done in their coun- Boccoz, Director-General of Multi- single information database re- sis. Rabin Square was filled ing package to help manage port to the activity of WHO, and tries in the field of fight against lateral Affairs of the World Health flecting the medical, social and with mainly young protest- Britain’s borders has been BAKU: The Non-Aligned Move- expressed support to the activity pandemic. Organization and Paul Molinaro, humanitarian needs of the Non- ers wearing masks but not announced as the UK pre- ment (NAM) chaired by Azerbai- of the Working Group established In the course of the online meet- Head of Operations and Supply Aligned Movement countries. observing social distancing. pares to leave the EU cus- jan has held its first online meet- upon Aliyev’s initiative. Moreover, ing, the Azerbaijani delegation Division of the organization. It should be noted that Azerbaijan They say government com- toms union at the end of the ing on combating the COVID-19 the WHO representatives noted informed the participants of the Working Group was established has also initiated holding a session pensation payments have year. Plans include new bor- pandemic, Foreign Ministry re- that based on relevant information work done for the past period on on the initiative of the Chair- of the UN General Assembly ded- been slow to arrive. The event der control posts and 500 ported on July 10. provided by Azerbaijan, WHO has formation of the group and prepa- man-in-Office of the Non-Aligned icated to fight against COVID-19. was organised by small busi- extra Border Force staff. NAM working group on COVID-19 started to provide assistance to ration of a single information da- Movement, President Ilham Al- The session was held on July 10. nesses, self-employed work- Cabinet Office Minister was established upon Azerbaijani NAM member states. tabase. Additionally, regular steps iyev on May 4, 2020 during the Moreover, Azerbaijan has donated ers and performing artists’ Michael Gove said the President Ilham Aliyev’s initiative Furthermore, NAM member related to the activity of the Work- summit meeting in the format of $10 million to the World Health groups. Many are experienc- move would help the UK on May 4. states participating in the meeting ing Group were planned at the end videoconference on combating Organization and provided human- ing economic hardship and “seize the opportunities” During the online meeting, the thanked Azerbaijan for its inten- of the meeting. the pandemic COVID-19 of the itarian and financial aid to over 30 have been angered by coro- post-Brexit. Labour has ac- representatives of WHO expressed sive activity in the field of fight The meeting was attended by rep- Contact Group of the Non-Aligned countries to fight the COVID-19 navirus measures which have cused the government of gratitude for Azerbaijan’s interna- against COVID-19 as chairman resentatives of many NAM mem- Movement. pandemic. taken their livelihoods away. complacency in its prepa- rations for the end of the Brexit transition period. The funding follows a leaked Amitabh Bachchan letter from International Trade Secretary Liz Truss tests positive raising concerns about the readiness of Britain’s ports. ultural esk Under the plans, new bor- C D der posts will be created MUMBAI: Amitabh Bach- inland where existing ports chan, one of India’s best have no room to expand to known film actors, has cope with the extra checks tested positive for Cov- that will be required at the id-19, he told his millions existing entry points. It re- of Twitter followers. lates only to the external “I have tested Covid pos- Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai borders of England, Scot- itive, shifted to hospital, Bachchan, and daughter land and Wales. The govern- hospital informing au- Aaradhya - have returned ment is expected to publish thorities, family and staff negative coronavirus an- specific guidance and meas- undergone tests, results tigen test reports, local ures for Northern Ireland in awaited,” he wrote. media reported. the coming weeks. His son, Abhishek, later Mumbai municipal offi- tweeted he had also test- cials have since put up China ed positive. Bachchan, 77, banners outside the ac- has been involved in 200 tor’s house in Mumbai, economy films since becoming a classifying it as a “contain- star five decades ago. ment zone”. rebounds He, and Abhishek, 44, The news has led to an in Q2 after have been taken to Nana- outpouring of support for vati Hospital in Mumbai, the pair on social media. virus hit and his son described Among those paying their them both as having mild respects were actress BEIJING, July 12 (AFP/AP- symptoms. Sonam K Ahuja and for- P):China returned to growth RIYADH: Gold is still Saudi consumers’ favorite metal to invest in despite increase in VAT rates. – DNA Amitabh is stable with mer India cricket player in the second quarter after mild symptoms and is cur- Irfan Pathan. the coronavirus pandemic rently in the isolation unit “Dear Amitabh ji, I join the handed the world’s second Expanding of the hospital, news agen- whole Nation in wishing largest economy its first con- 5G ecosystem cy ANI reported, quoting you a quick recovery! Af- traction in decades, accord- Kazakhstan terms a public relations officer ter all, you are the idol of ing to an AFP poll of analysts. will boost for the hospital. millions in this country, an The survey of analysts from He urged anyone who had iconic superstar! We will all 11 institutions pegged Chi- pneumonia reports as false economies been close to him in the take good care of you. Best na’s growth at 1.3 percent -- a past 10 days to get test- wishes for a speedy recov- far cry from the 6.1 percent ternational Classification of Diseases the coronavirus infection. DNA ed. The rest of the Bach- ery!” said India’s Health expansion posted last year DNA (ICD-10), whileCOVID-19 is diagnosed At a briefing on July 9, the Minister chan family - actors Jaya Minister Harsh Vardhan. but in better shape than other clinically or epidemiologically, for ex- of Health of Kazakhstan Alexey Tsoi ISLAMABAD: Telecommuni- NUR SULTAN: Some Chinese media countries still grappling with ample through the symptom of ground- spoke about the overall number of cations leaders and experts outlets are claiming that Kazakhstan the contagion. glass opacity and affected lungs, and it pneumonia cases in the country: bac- from Pakistan and across the has reported cases of unknown pneu- The coronavirus, which is not laboratory confirmed. terial, fungal, viral origin, including world recently gatheredat the monia, more deadly than coronavirus. first emerged in China’s Kazakhstan, in this regard, like oth- “viral pneumonia of unspecified etiol- SAMENA Telecommunica- The Ministry of Health of the Repub- industrial central province er countries, monitors and keeps ogy”, as per the ICD-10 classification. tion Council Leaders’ Summit PIAF demands lic of Kazakhstan officially states that of Hubei late last year, has a record of these types of pneumo- Therefore, the Ministry of Health of to review plansfor unleashing this information is FALSE. shut businesses worldwide nia, which enables timely manage- the Republic of Kazakhstan empha- the potential of 5G networks It should be noted that the WHO intro- and destroyed hundreds of ment-level decisions aimed at stabi- sizes that the Chinese media reports to boost economiesand socie- incentive package duced codes for pneumonia in the In- millions of jobs. But ana- lising the incidence and prevalence of are FALSE. ties in a post COVID-19 envi- lysts forecast China will be ronment. Held virtually for the for whole industry the only major economy to first time due to social-distanc- experience positive growth ing requirements, the Summit He added that the move this year -- partly because it was hosted by Huaweifor the Abid Raza would add the positive impact Uzbek President addresses seventh consecutive year. in country’s economic health was first to be hit by COV- ID-19 and therefore first to This year, the SAMENA Tel- LAHORE:The Pakistan In- and also enhance economic recover. China is expected ecommunications Council dustrial and Traders Associa- growth, besides facilitating to post 1.7 percent growth ILO Global Summit Leaders’ Summit welcomed tions Front has welcomed the the daily wagers. He said the for the full year, according H.E. Maj. Gen. Amir Azeem new incentive package for the construction industry is the to the economists surveyed particular, the ratification Bajwa, Chairman of the Pa- construction industry, with second largest sector in the by AFP, compared with IMF DNA of the C144 Convention on kistan Telecommunication allocation of Rs.30 billion country which provides em- forecasts of a global contrac- Tripartite Consultation, gave Authority; H.E. Tania Aid- subsidy for the Naya Paki- ployment to the people. tion. – APP TASHKENT: Geneva host- a powerful impetus to devel- rus, Special Assistant to the stan Housing Project, urging Mian Nauman Kabir said that ed ILO Virtual Global Sum- opment of tripartite social Prime Minister, Digital Pa- the government to announce PIAF appreciates the PM mit on COVID-19 and the dialogue in Uzbekistan. kistan;H.M. Queen Silvia of the same relief to also other to create a balance between UN restarts World of Work, Uzbekistan In accordance with the Sweden, Founder of World industrial sectors with a view maintaining a lockdown and MFA reports. According to principle of tripartism plus, Childhood Foundation; H.E. to promote economic activ- keeping the construction sec- cross-border the Permanent Mission of business, trade unions, Houlin Zhao, Secretary ities and generate new em- tor running to save people aid to Syria Uzbekistan in Geneva, the non-governmental organiza- General of the ITU; Mats ployment in the post-corona from hunger and poverty. summit was attended by over tions, civil society institu- Granryd, Director General slowdown economy., He also appreciated the allo- UNITED NATIONS: The 80 heads of state and govern- tions and the public actively GSMA; Isabelle Mauro,- PIAF chairman Mian Nauman cation of huge funds by the UN Security Council passed ment, international organiza- participate in the process of Head of Telecommunica- Kabir, in a joint statement SBP for those who have lost a resolution to restart tions, including the UN, WTO, developing anti-crisis meas- tions at the World Economic with senior vice chairman their jobs or facing income cross-border humanitarian WHO, World Bank, IMF. ures during the pandemic. Forum in the USA; Mark Nasir Hameed and vice chair- issues during the coronavirus aid to Syria, but only after Participants presented infor- the beginning of this year, And the current ILO Global This is a guarantee of the Spelman, Head of Thought man Javed Siddiqi, termed the crisis, urging the government caving to Russian pressure mation on measures taken to the situation with the COV- Summit is a good platform successful implementation Leadership at the World package announced by the to formulate a mechanism to to close one of two access overcome the negative con- ID-19 pandemic has be- for coordination of efforts. of anti-crisis programs, pro- Economic Forum in Swit- PM for construction sector ensure that funds are provid- points into the war-torn sequences of the pandemic come the most important In a pandemic, social support tecting the interests of all zerland; and Dr. Boutheina- as historic, saying it would ed to the most deserving seg- country. Following a week at the national, regional and issue on the global agenda. is vital along with ensuring segments of the population. Guermazi, Director - Digital prove a turning point for the ments of the society. of division and seven ballots, international levels.At the There is no country or re- the sustainability of the econ- The President of Uzbeki- Development at The World economy, besides providing Hailing the special package the Security Council passed invitation of the ILO Direc- gion that would not directly omy. This is fully in line with stan noted that the pandem- Bank Group in the USA. financial flexibility to the low for construction industry, a proposal submitted by Ger- tor-General, President of Uz- or indirectly experience the the task of ensuring social ic has identified a number The Summit was held under income people for building the PIAF leader, who is also many and Belgium allowing bekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev negative effects of the spread justice, as enshrined in the of problems in development the theme “5G-X: Harness- their own houses. the former interim provin- the use of the Bab al-Hawa addressed the Virtual Global of coronavirus infection. ILO Centenary Declaration. of sustainable international ing 5G Across Industries Mian Nauman Kabir said that cial minister as well as the crossing point for one year. Summit. Certainly, to effectively over- It was emphasized that the relations and the absence for Investment Revival” and government has already de- ex-LCCI Senior vice pres- The measure was approved In his welcoming remarks, come this and other global implementation of the ILO of a global strategic plan of highlighted how technology clared the sector as an indus- ident, said that the sector by 12 of 15 members, with the President of Uzbeki- challenges, first of all, coordi- conventions in the national action in such emergency and ICT infrastructure play a try as it had huge demand of plays an important part in Russia, China and the Do- stan emphasized that since nated actions are needed. legislation and practice, in situations. significant role in our up to 70 associated industries. development of a country. minican Republic abstaining, diplomats said. Authorization for the continued transport of aid to Syria, a system in place since 2014, expired Friday night after Moscow and Bei- FPCCI President calls for opening of restaurants jing used their veto power and the Council then rejected a During the closure period restaurants have incurred operational expenditure without any revenue from their counter-proposal from Russia. own resources including payroll, salaries, utility bills, rentals etc. Therefore, financial assistance package is With the approval of the German-Belgian proposal required for restaurants by way of working capital facility of up to Rs.10 million as soft loan without markup on Saturday, the Bab al-Ha- wa crossing point on Syria’s opening, which was not im- ties many times, apprising committee also sent its rec- up the issues at the highest halls and restaurant indus- He said that during the clo- northwestern border with Abid Raza plemented so far. them of their plight and ommendations to the feder- level. He said that hotel in- try has been very badly hit sure period restaurants have Turkey will be maintained He observed that country- suggested SOPs they could al government for its final dustry has been allowed to by COVID-19 and non-oper- incurred operational expendi- for a year, until July 10, LAHORE: The Federation wide lockdown in the wake take while resuming opera- approval from the National reopen in several countries, ational since March 20th, ture without any revenue from 2021. This will allow badly of Pakistan Chambers of of the Covid-19 pandemic tions. Coordination Committee as everyone has now to live 2020. This pandemic has their own resources including needed humanitarian aid to Commerce and Industry has officially been lifted for The restaurants owners, (NCC) but no final date of with coronavirus like sever- caused many restaurants payroll, salaries, utility bills, continue flowing to several (FPCCI) has asked the gov- a long times, as gyms, sa- on this occasion, said that restaurants opening was de- al other diseases. So, the to close down permanent- rentals etc. Therefore, finan- million Syrians living in the ernment to allow the reo- lons, shopping malls, mar- during the lockdown they cided so far. government should manage ly while others are near to cial assistance package is re- insurgent region of Idlib, pening of restaurants at the kets and almost every busi- were constantly taking up Mian Anjum Nisar said that and allow restaurants to bankruptcy. quired for restaurants by way which the Syrian regime earliest with minimum 50 ness has been allowed to the issue of reopening of the FPCCI was well aware reopen in line with other He demanded that marriage of working capital facility of does not control. percent seating capacity un- reopen except restaurants, restaurants with the author- of the miseries of this sec- industries and sectors. halls and marquees should up to Rs.10 million as soft loan For weeks, Russia, Syria’s der the strict the SOPs set which is not fair. ities, as they also wrote to tor and had already taken He stated the marriage also be allowed to reopen and without markup. most important ally, has by the government. Mian Anjum Nisar said that the chief minister as well as operate at 50% capacity up He asked the provincial been demanding an end to In a meeting with Provin- every business took the hit the prime minister, asking to a maximum of 300 guests, minister to recommend the use of the Bab al-Salam cial Minister for Industries, during the lockdown period them to kindly look after duly following the SOPs as federal government that a border crossing, which Commerce & Investment while restaurants also in- this industry, which is in a approved by government. He similar package should be leads to the Aleppo region Mian Aslam Iqbal along with curred heavy losses, as the bad condition but all in vain. suggested that the restau- given to restaurants as giv- in northern Syria. Europe- the delegation of restau- industry employs hundreds They said that the authori- rants should be allowed to en to small industries and an countries and the US rants and marriages halls of thousands of workers ties’ response was apparent- operate during timings from commercial shops where 3 owners, FPCCI President had wanted to maintain across the province, who ly quite encouraging, and 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. months for loads up to 70 Mian Anjum Nisar urged both crossing points. “Rus- might go jobless if the cur- even the provincial cabinet Mian Anjum Nisar recom- kilowatts be waived off. the authorities to announce sia controls this process,” rent situation persisted for committee decided several mended that the rent of He asked the government to a date for reopening of the said Richard Gowan of the a long time. times to allow restaurants restaurants established at take appropriate necessary eateries, as the government International Crisis Group The restaurants’ bodies’ to reopen but never imple- government owned prop- actions for possible imple- has assured the restaurant think tank. – APP representatives have met mented this decision. They erties and parks should be mentation in order to revive owners several times of re- with government authori- said that the Punjab cabinet waived off at 50%. the restaurant industry. IslamabadMONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Tariq Briefs Cheema Balochistan political parties contracts PTI to coronavirus approach NAB against voice support for CPEC Sindh govt All the speakers reaffirmed their commitment towards CPEC and appreciated the DNA responsible role that China played in combating COVID19 at home and abroad KARACHI: The Paki- demic at home and abroad. Earlier, Chairman EPI Ah- stan-Tehreek e-Insaf (PTI) DNA The dialogue also aimed to san Hamid Durrani gave the Sindh chapter leaders plan discuss the opportunities opening remarks by explain- to go to the National Ac- ISLAMABAD: Pakistani for Balochistan under co- ing the purpose of holding countability Bureau against and Chinese leaders agreed operation mechanism on the dialogue. He said that DNA the Sindh government. MPA that Balochistan was impor- COVID19 to uplift its health the dialogue is an impor- Haleem Adil Sheikh says a tant to both the all-weather care system, among other tant effort by his organiza- ISLAMABAD: PML-Q's 52% ’commission’ is taken friends and the province important agenda items. tion to bring together the Tariq Basheer Cheema has for every job in the province. was a key part of the Chi- Governor Balochistan Jus- Chinese government and contracted the coronavi- Speaking to the media at a na-Pakistan Economic Cor- tice Rt Amanullah Khan the political leadership of rus, it emerged on Sunday. press conference at Insaf ridor (CPEC). Yasinzai and China’s Ambas- Balochistan to discuss the He was admitted to the House on Sunday, the lead- Emerging Policymakers’ sador to Pakistan Mr. Yao CPEC and COVID19. Pims hospital in Islamabad ers said they would file a Institute (EPI) - an Islam- Jing addressed the forum as Speakers from various yesterday after testing pos- complaint against the Sindh abad based independent keynote speakers. political parties of Ba- itive. government for destroying public policy think tank Chinese ambassador to lochistan included Malik Cheema is the Federal the province. And then I will which conducts wide-rang- Pakistan Yao Jing in his Sikandar Khan Leader of Minister for Housing and see what action NAB takes ing research & analysis on keynote address highlight- opposition in Balochistan Works and his party is against it, said Sheikh. the issues of governance, ed the importance of Ba- Assembly, Sanaullah Khan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s The leaders said they were security, social develop- lochistan to Pakistan and stan Friendship is much tion in all spheres of socie- line for Pakistan and the Baloch Member Provincial key coalition partner at the not worried about the in- ment, and regional connec- China. He explained the beyond the CPEC. ty. We, Bloch, are the true region. They agreed that Assembly, Balochistan Na- Centre. quiry against Sheikh. tivity – organized a webinar achievements of China in Governor Balochistan representatives of the Ba- iron brother China had in- tional Party-Mengal, Abdul NAB has claimed that Sheikh on “Balochistan’s Political tackling COVID19 faced by Amanullah Khan Yasinzai in lochistan and not the BLA jected money to improve Khaliq Hazara Chairman of Conspiracy occupied 253 acres in Kara- Parties’ Dialogue: CPEC and also appreciated the ef- his address said that both type organizations” Pakistan’s economy. Hazara Democratic Party, chi’s District Malir with the and China’s Global Leader- forts of Pakistan in the war China and Pakistan need The Governor said the pro- All the participants acknowl- Dr. Ishaque Baloch - Cen- hatched help of government depart- ship during COVID19.” against the pandemic. each other. “If they have vincial government and the edged China’s help over the tral Information Secre- against me: ments. Firdous Shamim Naq- According to a report car- Moreover, he assured that the technology we have the federal government were years to promote Pakistan’s tary of the National Party, vi said they are presenting ried by Gwadar Pro on china will stand beside Paki- resources. So we should use committed to making CPEC economy and position on in- Prince Agha Umer Mem- Ajmal Wazir themselves for a judicial in- Saturday, the dialogue en- stan through thick and thin. the technology to extract a huge success in the inter- ternational issues. ber Central Executive quiry too but will not support gaged speakers from most China has helped Pakistan resources and get a mutual est of Pakistan, China, and They regretted that India Committee, Balochistan a media trial. On the case of the mainstream political in establishing a 1000 bed benefit.” He further added the region. “There have had been trying to sabo- Awami Party, Jaffar Khan DNA parties of Balochistan to isolation hospital and is con- that CPEC is not being di- been issues (among the Ba- tage the CPEC and create Mandokhel President - against the Sindh govern- PESHAWAR: Former Khy- ment, Naqvi said they will un- reiterate their commitment tinuing to help Pakistan. gested by India and other loch people) in the past but confusion, and made a joint PMLQ Balochistan and towards making CPEC a Yao said CPEC is not all powers and they are trying not anymore. We are united pledge that “We will not let Dr. Hayatullah Khan Khil- ber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) gov- cover the provincial govern- ernment spokesman Ajmal ment’s corruption. The PTI success and to discuss Chi- about China-Pakistan to sabotage it. on CPEC,” he said. India create misunderstand- ji - Member of Provincial Council and CEC Awami Wazir, who was the victim isn’t a party to say ‘mujhay na’s achievements in tack- friendship rather it is just Moreover, he said, “Ba- Other participants be- ings. China is our friend. We ling the Corona Virus pan- a small part. China Paki- lochistan needs much atten- lieved CPEC was a life- love China.” National Party. of an alleged audio scandal, kyun nikala (why did you kick has said that a conspiracy me out)’, he said, adding that was hatched against him. people involved in corruption In a statement, Ajmal Wazir will not stay in the party. said that he was convinced World Bank of the vision of Prime Min- IEP restarts ister Imran Khan and would face the charges. Artificial licensed PC provides $ 500 audio tape was created by development editing various meetings to Uzbekistan and briefings. activities The basis on which this This area demonstrates audio was based was the DNA high economic growth, list of the advertising com- DNA and is also one of the panies for the TV channel. TASHKENT: In a video drivers of private sector According to the informa- ISLAMABAD: Institution of conference format, a cer- growth. tion rules, the chairman of Engineers, Pakistan (Rawal- emony of signing a loan Since 2017, changes in the steering committee is pindi-Islamabad Center) has agreement with the World the field of agriculture the Minister of Information. restarted their professional Bank for a total of US$500 have become an important The steering committee had development activities by million for the implemen- component of the broad met twice and was chaired strictly following the COV- tation of a project to mod- reform program of the by the health minister, said ID-19’s SOPs. In spite of the ernize agriculture in Uz- government of Uzbeki- Ajmal Wazir. COVID-19 spread, the Center bekistan was held. stan. Their goal is to in- Former Information Advis- decided to continue its edu- On the Uzbek side, the crease labor productivity er Ajmal Wazir said that he cational technical sessions on agreement was signed by in the industry, increase has nothing to do with the different aspects of engineer- Deputy Prime Minister - agricultural exports, fur- issue for which he is being ing field to upgrade the knowl- Minister of Investments ther modernize and diver- criticized. edge of engineers so that they and Foreign Trade Sardor sify production in order to could play effective role in the ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz addressing press conference. – DNA Umurzakov, and on the reduce the share of cotton country’s socio-economic de- part of the World Bank, and wheat in agriculture Ganguly velopment. Gp. Capt. ® Engr. Lilia Burunciuc, Regional and increase output of confirms Najamuddin, who secretary of Director for Central Asia. high value-added prod- the Center having long stand- The signing ceremony was ucts, including fruit and Australia tour ing experience of Pakistan Air also attended by the head vegetable and livestock Force and Pakistan National Pakistan to send mango of the World Bank in Uz- products. Accreditation Council was the bekistan M. Mantovanelli, “Reforms in agriculture DNA resource person delivered the the Minister of Agricul- will create a large number NEW DELHI: India’s crick- lecture on non-conformances ture of the Republic of of well-paid jobs in rural et chief Sourav Ganguly in technical entities in govern- gifts to 17 head of states Uzbekistan J. Khodjaev areas, strengthen the Saturday said the national mental as well as Corporate mangoes to all friendly coun- 4,810 kilograms of mangoes worth $651 million in 2018- and other representatives country’s food security team will tour Australia in sector organizations. Athar Sufi tries. Federal Aviation Divi- to the heads of states of 17 19, which was just 0.33pc of of the Bank and relevant and increase the export December but called for a He shared his practical expe- sion in a letter to Director countries. The CAA has also this total revenue. Pakistan departments. income of farmers and shortened quarantine peri- rience with the participants KARACHI: President of Pa- General Civil Aviation has been directed to arrange and is ranked sixth in terms of The project will be fi- agricultural enterprises of od for the players. about the non-compliances kistan will gift mangoes to directed to take steps for facilitate the special cargo and mango production and fifth nanced by the Internation- Uzbekistan. The govern- Australia has checked the of ISO’s standard which can heads of friendly states as sending gifts of Pakistani relevant services and provide in terms of mango exporting al Bank for Reconstruc- ment works closely with spread of the coronavirus lead to deterioration of quality well as potential buying coun- mangoes to 17 heads of details about timely and safe countries in the world, having tion and Development and the World Bank and other except in Melbourne, its within the organizations and tries to showcase the bril- states and governments. dispatch of the mango cargo. around 5pc share. The coun- the International Develop- international partners to second-biggest city, which increased their quality rejects. liance of Pakistani mangoes. The mango gifts will be dis- It is pertinent to mention try’s mango industry has a ment Association in the achieve these goals. The has witnessed a recent Engr. Najamuddin empha- The decision to sent gifts of patched to Kuwait, Kingdom here that in a meeting the volume of Rs100 billion while amount of US$276 million new project, financed by surge in cases. sized that all institutions must Pakistan’s best mangoes as of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qa- president was apprised of millions of people are em- and US$224 million re- the Bank, will contribute “Ya, ya, we have con- follow the prescribed stand- a part of trade diplomacy has tar, Oman, Malaysia, Moroc- the current state of export ployed in the industry. spectively. to the further transfor- firmed that tour. In De- ards, set by the Accreditation a well-defined objective to co, Nepal, Singapore, Spain, of the fruit and vegetable sec- Pakistan exports mangoes Agriculture is one of the mation of agriculture into cember we will be coming. and Conformity Assessment strengthen diplomatic rela- UK, Italy and other friendly tor and the reasons behind to 40 countries of the world most important sectors a marketable and com- We just hope the number Bodies to enhance the credit- tions with friendly countries, countries. The letter has Pakistan’s meager share of and by adopting meticulous of the economy of Uzbek- petitive industry, as well of quarantine days get re- ability of their organizations. besides introducing the fruit demanded July and August less than 0.5pc in interna- planning and removal of istan: its share in GDP as significantly improve duced a bit,” Ganguly told The event was presided over to new markets so that the flight schedules of Turkish, tional trade. The participants barriers restricting the ex- is 28%, the share of the the provision of public Today. “Because we don’t by the Chairman IEP-RIC, country’s horticulture ex- Qatari and Emirates airlines, were informed that the in- port, Pakistan can also have working-age population services to our agricul- want the players to go all Engr. Hafiz M. Ehsan ul Haq ports could be enhanced. as well as the schedule of ternational trade of fruits & access to high-value interna- employed in this sector is tural producers,” Sardor that far and sit in hotel Qazi, who in his concluding President Dr Arif Alvi, has flights of the national airlines vegetables was around $200 tional markets include USA, 27% (3.6 million people), Umurzakov noted during rooms for two weeks. It is remarks said that the Center decided that Pakistan would to the concerned countries. billion, while Pakistan ex- Japan, China, South Korea and the share of the coun- the ceremony of signing very, very depressing and will continue its professional promote trade by gifting Pakistan will dispatch overall ported fruits & vegetables and Australia. try’s total exports is 10%. loan agreements. disappointing. development program, during the COVID-19 crisis by taking all preventive measures. He said it is high time to create awareness about implement- Asset details of ing ISO’s standards in all in- dustrial organizations. The chairman IEP-RIC ap- Ghulam Sarwar preciated the role of Pakistan Engineering Council which given to NAB facilitated the manufactur- ing of medical Ventilators, anti-graft watchdog has also according to international decided to take information standards, enabling the coun- from Federal Board of Rev- try not only to make available enue (FBR) and Election the critical item to the hospi- Commission of Pakistan tals but also effect huge sav- (ECP) in this regard. Ear- ings in foreign exchange. lier, NAB had formally ini- tiated investigation against Federal Minister Ghulam US posts new Sarwar Khan in an assets daily virus DNA beyond means case. Assets details of Sarwar’s wife and case record RAWALPINID: The revenue children were also sought. department in Rawalpindi NAB had asked for the record of 66,528: on Sunday has handed over of all agricultural, residential WASHINGTON: The United the assets record of Min- and commercial properties States, the country hard- ister for Aviation Ghulam of the Federal Minister. On est hit by the coronavirus, Sarwar Khan to National Ac- May 15, the aviation minister on Saturday posted 66,528 countability Bureau (NAB). had welcomed the National new cases, a record for a 24- Sources said the anti-corrup- Accountability Bureau inquiry hour period, according to tion watchdog sought the against him and his family. a tally from Johns Hopkins property details of the minis- Speaking on the floor of the University. The country ter and members of his family National Assembly, he had has now recorded a total from the Rawalpindi revenue said he will not criticise the an- of 3,242,073 infections, the department in connection ti-graft watchdog as it is a sov- Baltimore-based university with its ongoing investigation ereign body. Mr Sawar said said in its latest data as of into his assets. The property he and his family has been in 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Sun- details provided to the bu- politics for five decades. He day). The death toll stood at reau included information on added he will present himself 134,729 with 760 additional commercial and agricultural and family before the NAB for deaths counted. – APP land owned by him. an inquiry into assets beyond According to reports, the means charges. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]