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IslamabadThursday, October 08, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Morocco, ‘reference’ Admiral Amjad Japan provides 471 for peace and stability Niazi takes charge mln Yen for KPK in Africa: Nasser Bourita as Naval Chief education sector Briefs Pakistan, EU Self-reliant Pakistan our goal: PM to further DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- boost ties ister Imran Khan says The Foreign Secretary during the pres- ent govern- sixth Pak-EU dialogue, emphasized ment’s goal is a self-re- the importance Pakistan attaches to liant Pakistan that will EU as a key international partner emerge as a global power. He was speaking in the final portance Pakistan attaches to EU as a key session of national seminar A.M.Bhatti / DNA international partner and noted the positive on “Resetting and Reboot- trends on the political and economic planes. ing Pakistan’s ICT Sector” ISLAMABAD: The 6th round of Paki- He underscored Pakistan’s desire to further at National Defence Univer- stan-European Union Political Dialogue was expand the existing collaboration, especially ISLAMABAD: Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi presenting the traditional Command sity, Islamabad on Wednes- held virtually on 6 October 2020. Foreign in trade, investment, education, science & Scroll to newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi day. The Prime Minister as- Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Mr. Enri- technology, people-to-people contacts, hu- during change of command ceremony. – DNA sured full facilitation to ICT que Mora, Deputy Secretary General of Eu- man rights and development cooperation. Admiral stakeholders for providing ropean External Action Service (EEAS) led The Foreign Secretary underlined that the an enabling and supportive their respective sides. government attached great importance to Amjad Niazi regulatory environment The Foreign Secretary noted the special sig- upholding human rights besides Pakistan’s Qureshi for enhanced from the Government. nificance of this round of Political Dialogue, commitment towards implementation of the takes charge He said ICT sector holds being the first since the signing of the Paki- 27 UN Conventions related to the GSP Plus great potential for employ- stan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) scheme. He also highlighted Pakistan’s con- relations with Kenya Abid Raza \ Dna ment generation and reve- in June 2019. SEP is a forward looking and tributions to counter-terrorism and address- nue earnings. comprehensive framework for Pakistan-EU ing illegal migration and called for opening ISLAMABAD: Admiral Mu- FM congratulated Ambassador Omama on Kenya’s cooperation in diverse areas. new channels of legal migration. hammad Amjad Khan Niazi election to a non-permanent seat on the United COAS visits The 6th round of Political Dialogue covered The importance of Strategic Dialogue HI(M) SBt has assumed a broad-ranging agenda- including Paki- (at the level of Foreign Ministers) as well Command of Pakistan Nations Security Council for the term 2021-22 stan-EU bilateral matters and exchange of as Summit level interaction to consoli- martyred Navy as 22nd Chief of the ed Ambassador Omama on views on regional and international issues. date the relationship was also underlined. Naval Staff. Naveed Miraj Kenya’s election to a non-per- The Foreign Secretary emphasized the im- Continued on Page 06 colonel’s The change of Command manent seat on the United family was formally held in an im- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Nations Security Council for pressive ceremony today Minister Makhdoom Shah the term 2021-22. Foreign ‘PDM securing personal at PNS ZAFAR Islamabad, Mahmood Qureshi held Minister expressed the hope DNA in which Admiral Zafar a telephone conversation that with the Kenyan pres- Mahmood Abbasi NI(M), ISLAMABAD: General Qa- with Ambassador Raychelle related to bilateral political, ence in the Security Coun- upon completion of his Awuor Omamo, Kenyan trade and economic ties, as cil, the promotion of peace mar Javed gains with rallies’ tenure of Service, handed Cabinet Secretary for For- well as cooperation at the and security in Africa and Bajwa, Chief over the reins of Command of Army Staff eign Affairs. Views were United Nations and other other regions of the world The minister stated that ever since he has been to Admiral Muhammad Am- exchanged on wide ranging multilateral fora. would be strengthened. (COAS) and jad Khan Niazi. Begum COAS assigned this responsibility, the government has issues of mutual interest Foreign Minister congratulat- Continued on Page 06 visited family allocated approximately Rs1.5 bln to settle all dues of Colonel Mujeeb Ur Reh- man (Shaheed) on Wednes- employees. While speaking day at Islamabad. Colonel Mu- to the media in Karachi, jeeb Ur Rehman embraced the federal minister stated Shahadat during an IBO in that ever since he has been Tank. COAS offered Fateha assigned this responsibility, and prayed for departed soul. the government has allocat- COAS General Bajwa stated, ed approximately Rs1.5 bil- “Sacrifices rendered by our lion to settle all dues owed officers and men shall never to media houses. go waste. Our fight against “It is quite unfortunate that terrorism shall continue till some channels and newspa- achievement of enduring pers have not disbursed the peace and stability”. salaries of their employees although the funds have al- ready been allocated,” he added. The minister said the main objective of the Inside... Wednesday said that the opposition leaders to hold Athar Sufi / DNA government is working on public gatherings was to Opposition playing with a mechanism under which secure their personal inter- national interests: CM KARACHI: Information it will ensure the timely pay- – Page 02 ests. The leadership of both Minister Shibli Faraz on ment of salaries to media Continued on Page 06 Masses appreciate extension in Ehsaas programme payment date – Page 03 Govt approves Germany lauds RCCI for conducive three new SEZs ‘smart lockdown’ environment to boost trade activities bid aza hatti – Page 04 A R A.M.B Pakistan’s diplomatic ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran ISLAMABAD: Germany has appreciated strides Khan on Wednesday chaired 6th meeting economic policies of the current govern- – Page 05 of Board of Approvals (BOA) for Special ment in Pakistan and its strategy of ‘smart Economic Zones and approved three more lockdown’ to curtail the COVID-19. Unrest brews in SEZs. The meeting was attended by Min- The appreciation was expressed by Ger- Kyrgyzstan as political crisis deepens ister for Industries, Advisor Commerce, man Ambassador Bernhard Stephen Se- – Page 06 Finance Advisor, Chairman Board of In- hlaghesk at his meeting with Minister for vestment, Chief Minister Punjab, Sindh, Economic Affairs Khusro Bakhtyar in Is- EU urges negotiations Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Video lamabad on Wednesday. on Nagorno-Karabakh link) and Giglit Baltistan, concerned feder- The Ambassador agreed upon the proposed dispute – Page 07 al and provincial officials and others. areas of the priority by the Minister to en- The meeting also approved a proposal re- hance the area of government to government Morocco, ‘reference’ for garding selection of two members from pri- engagement between Pakistan and Germany. peace and stability in vate sector for inclusion in the Approvals He said Germany would keenly continue eco- Africa Committee and appointment of two mem- nomic cooperation with Pakistan in future – Page 08 bers from private sector to be included in and portfolio would be strengthening in the the composition of BOD of SEZAs. post-Pandemic situation. Japan provides 471 mln Yen for KPK education sector Resilient Schools Infrastructure in Nihal Miraj the province of Khyber Pakhtunkh- wa. The project will support recon- ISLAMABAD: The Government of struction and retrofitting and repair- Japan has agreed to provide grant ing of 150 schools and construction assistance of 471 million Japanese of 12 new schools. Yen to UN-Habitat for the project of Expressing his views at the signing “The Improvement of Disaster Resil- of the project, Ambassador MATSU- ient Schools Infrastructure” in Khy- DA has said that “This project will ber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, not only provide disaster-resistant aiming to provide a safe and stable infrastructure of schools in KP prov- educational environment to the stu- ince but will also prove a disaster dents as well as the teachers. prevention hub for the region. The Notes to this effect were signed and Ambassador, while emphasizing the exchanged between H.E Mr. MAT- need of disaster-preparedness, stat- SUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Ja- ed that it is extremely important to pan to Pakistan and Mr. KORESAWA prepare and well-equip to effective- Atsushi, Regional Representative, ma, Director General, South Asia ly handle the disaster emergencies. Regional Office for Asia and the Department of Japan International The Ambassador also reaffirmed Pacific of UN-Habitat in Fukuoka, Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Mr. that Japan will continue to support Japan. A Grant Agreement (G/A) on KORESAWA Atsushi. Pakistan for further strengthening the details of implementation of the The grant amount of 471 million Jap- its institutions for disaster manage- project was signed and exchanged anese Yen will be utilized by UN-Hab- ment and also improving the facili- between Mr. SAKAMOTO Take- itat for the improvement of Disaster ties in education sector. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Thursday, October 08, 2020 SC adjourns Briefs Khursheed Shah’s bail 7 confirmed plea cases of dengue dna ISLAMABAD: The Su- reported preme Court on Wednes- day adjourned hearing of DNA Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khur- LAHORE: Seven new con- sheed Ahmed Shah’s bail firmed cases of dengue and plea without any proceed- 971 suspected ones were re- ings till date in office. ported in the province dur- A three-member bench ing the last 24 hours. of the court headed by According to Primary & Justice Mushir Alam and Secondary Healthcare de- comprising Justice Mu- partment on Wednesday two nib Akhtar and Justice confirmed cases of dengue Qazi Muhammad Amin virus were reported from Ahmed heard the case Lahore, 1 from Rawalpindi, filed by Syed Khursheed 1 from Layyah, 1 from Khan- Shah and his son. ewal, 1 from Faisalabad and The National Accounta- 1 confirmed case of dengue bility Bureau (NAB) had has been reported from also approached the Su- Toba Tek Singh. preme Court against the All suspected cases of den- decision to grant bail to gue were kept in surveil- Syed Khurshid Shah’s lance and their tests were son-in-law, wife and oth- being conducted. So far 91 ers. According to the cases of dengue have been National Accountability confirmed from January Bureau on receipt of mul- this year in the province, tiple complaints against whereas 83 patients were the petitioner Syed Khur- discharged after recovery. shid Ahmed Shah, MNA Currently,eight patients of that he was richest man dengue virus were under GUJRAT: Staff of population welfare department holding rally to create awareness about Dengue. – DNA in the Sindh beyond his treatment. No death due to known sources of in- dengue was reported this come, the NAB conduct- year due to effective meas- ed inquiry and investiga- ures taken by the govern- tion whereby collected ment. Punjab government the evidence against him was working to prevent den- and filed a reference in gue across the province and Opposition playing with NAB Court Sukkur. anti-dengue staff recovered He was nominated the dengue larvae from 8,637 accused No 1 in the Ref- places during last seven erence No 17/2019 along days. P&SHD has urged with seventeen others. the people to adopt precau- national interests: CM The Petitioner/ accused tionary measures and keep Workers of this industry had great skills and potential and if used properly, Pakistan could in connivance with oth- their environment clean and become the best exporter of furniture. He added that with the development of the furniture er co-accused persons dry to protect themselves accumulated assets be- from dengue. industry, it would be easy to meet local and international needs yond their known sourc- elements trying to spread anarchy ent. He said that every conspiracy PTI government that not a single es to the tune of Rs Balakot 15th DNA through their negative politics did against the development journey corruption scandal had surfaced 1,229,449,803, which are anniversary not want development of the coun- would be foiled with public sup- during the last two years. disproportionate to their LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister try. They were committing enmity port. The past rulers set new cor- The country was now moving known sources of in- come. During the course of earthquake Sardar Usman Buzdar has said with the people as the opposition ruption records and a new scandal towards development and new the opposition was playing with of proceedings, Justice wanted to make the country hos- was revealed each day during the records of public service had Mushir Alam said that national interests in the garb of DNA tage of poverty and darkness, he previous tenure, he added. been set. The country was counsel Farooq H Naek politics aiming at protecting their said and added that the opposition Usman Buzdar asserted that the on its way to development and had sought adjournment BALAKOT: People of personal interests. had no concern with public issues incumbent government was most prosperity under the leader- in the case. Balakot and adjoining areas In a statement issued here on and future of those creating hue transparent in the history of the ship of Prime Minister Imran Wednesday would observe Wednesday, he regretted that the and cry was dark like their pres- country and credit went to the Khan, he concluded. the 15th anniversary of WSSP starts the devastating earthquake which took thousands of portable lives and destroyed Balakot Silani dastar city where hospitals and Pak-Turk joint business water testing schools are still waiting for khawan to be set up laboratory reconstruction. At 8:52 a memorial would council meeting on OCT 14 of Sailani Welfare Trust in the PESHAWAR: Water and be held at Balakot where the Ishfaq mughal difficult situation of Corona ep- Sanitation Services Pesha- survivors of the earthquake, First session of meeting will idemic, he said that silani has a war (WSSP) has started its members of the civil society be addressed by Mian Anjum FAISALABAD: The Silani das- keen interest in the welfare of own portable water testing and other organizations will Nisar President FPCCI, Ah- tarkhawan would be set up at humanity was commendable. laboratory, becoming the attend a ceremony and also met Cengiz Ozdemir, Chair- Red Crescent Maternity Hos- Deputy Commissioner appre- first sanitation company of observe a minute of silence. person DEIK/Turkey-Pa- pital under the joint venture ciated the support of Sailani Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 15 years ago on 8th Octo- kistan Business Council, of hospital and Sailani Welfare Welfare for its full support in have taken the initiative. ber 2005 at 08:52 am, some Amjad Rafi, Chairperson, Trust in the premises of Red the establishment of Dastar The company has also 80000 people died and hous- FPCCI Pakistan-Turkey Crescent Maternity Hospital. Khawan and said that Sailani started training of staff and es were destroyed when an Business Council, Nail OL- The foundation stone of the is on a mission for the better- testing of water for quality on experimental basis with earthquake of 7.6 magni- PAK, President of Foreign building has been laid by Di- ment of humanity. He assured getting positive results of tudes hit Azad Kashmir and Economic Relations Board visional Commissioner Ishrat full cooperation from the dis- tests conducted at Zone-D Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. (DEIK), Ihsan Mustafa Yur- Ali, Deputy Commissioner trict administration in setting office said spokesper- According to the statistics, dakul, Ambassador of the Muhammad Ali and Chairman up Dastarkhawan. Chairman son WSSP Hassan Ali on the earthquake left more Republic of Turkey in Islam- Silani welfare trust Bashir Ah- Sailani Welfare trust said Wednesday. After comple- than 17,000 people dead abad, Muhammed Syrus mad Farooqi. Trustee Sailani that with the establishment tion of training, the staff will in Balakot alone. Collec- Sajjad Qazi, Ambassador of Welfare Trust Chaudhry Yasin, of dastarkhawan, the organ- test water at each and every tive prayer for the victims Pakistan in Ankara. Shafiq Miandad, Irfan Sheikh, ization is also implementing union council. The lab is will be offered at different While in the Second Session MS Red Crescent Dr Mukhtar other welfare programs. He likely to be operationalized places of the Balakot. The there will be two Presenta- Randhawa and other doctors said that 47 water filtration in Zone-A soon. The WSSP deadly earthquake brought tions by Turkey and Pakistan were also present. The Divi- plants have been activated used to test water sam- a wave of destruction in the ly organized by DEIK and nologies and machineries via on the Business Opportuni- sional Commissioner appre- in the city, thanks to which ples at Pakistan Council of Hazara division particularly DNA FPCCI on 14th October zoom. This was stated by ties in Pakistan and Turkey. ciated the plan to set up a clean drinking water is avail- Council of Research in Wa- in Balakot and surrounding 2020 to be followed by B2B/ Amjad Rafi, Chairman Paki- dastarkhawan in the premises able to large populations. Bilal Khan Pasha, Pakistan ter Resources (PCRWR). areas. According to the fig- KARACHI: The Paki- Networking meetings in the stan-Turkey Joint Business of the Red Crescent Hospital He said that building for Consul General in Istanbul The initiative will help the ures for Provincial Earth- stan-Turkey Joint Business sectors of Food, Beverages, Council of FPCCI. to provide free food to the establishment of dastarkha- to make presentation from company save resources quake Reconstruction and Council meeting being joint- Infrastructures & their tech- He further added that the patients, their families and wan would be completed as Pakistan side. as well as conduct more Rehabilitation Authority deserving persons. Acknowl- earlier to provide facilities and more tests throughout (PERRA), 2,959 schools edging the welfare services to the needy person. localities under its juris- and colleges were destroyed Dumper diction. The laboratory is and less than half of the de- NAB expands probe against equipped with facilities to stroyed building could be crashes into test biological (check bac- rebuilt. On the 15th anniver- 28 arrested for Qaimkhani to his relatives terial level) and physical sary, the survivors are still 5 vehicles arrest till November 11. The the court while denying the quality (to check odor and waiting for the reconstruc- KARACHI: A speeding DNA court granted interim bail to request had ordered to send illegal mining colour) of water. tion of schools and health dumper crashed into five accused over bail money of Rs. him to jail on judicial remand. “The laboratories will centers. Owing to the delay vehicles in the city’s bus- of precious minerals in all ISLAMABAD: The National 50,000 each. The bench also On September 19, 2019 NAB collect and check sam- in the construction of New Accountability Bureau (NAB) called the NAB’s reply over officials raided Qaimkhani’s iest area of Baloch Pull on dna districts of the province. The ples on complaint apart Bakriyal city where the af- has expanded the scope of the matter and adjourned fur- residence in the city’s PECHS Wednesday. As per details, district administration and from routine tests,” said fectees of the 2005 earth- investigation against former ther hearing of the case until Society on charges of award- the dumper severely dam- PESHAWAR: The district police conducted joint oper- the Spokesperson. quake would be accommo- director-general parks KMC, November 11. An accountabili- ing fake contracts in his capac- aged five vehicles after administration in its ongoing ations on Tuesday night in dated the people of Balakot Liaquat Qaimkhani in recov- ty court had recently extended ity as DG Parks. getting out of control by its action against illegal mining which 16 people were arrest- would stage a protest on ery of valuable items case. the judicial remand of Liaquat During the raid, the team driver. Two to three vehicles activities across the prov- ed in Swabi and 12 in Now- Name Correction 8th October and would also The NAB has included broth- Qaimkhani for 30 days, in a had also recovered a treas- were completely damaged, ince has arrested 28 people shera district. The adminis- My father’s correct block the road. ers and nephews of Liaquat Qa- fake bank accounts case. The ure trove of eight luxury however, no human loss was and confiscated equipments tration also seized trucks, name is Inayat Khan The devastating earthquake imkhani as holders of Benami court while extending his cars, bonds and sophisticat- reported in initial reports. used in the mining. Chief tractor-trolleys and other and not Haji Inayat of 2005 destroyed build- properties in the case. NAB’s judicial remand for a month ed arms in large numbers. The enraged masses caught Minister Mahmood Khan has equipments used for illegal Karachi office has summoned ordered jail authorities to pres- Gold ornaments, key prop- Khan. Therefore ings and infrastructure of managed to catch the dumper issued special directives of mining. Police has registered I may be called seven members of the family ent him before the court on erty documents of Karachi driver after the incident and launching operation against a case against the arrested Balakot, unfortunately, re- for questioning in the case. A November 6 again. and Lahore bungalows, gold Muhammad Sahil s/o habilitation projects yet not subjected him to torture over elements involved in illegal persons under mining laws division bench of Islamabad At the last hearing of the case, buttons and cuff-links were his negligence. – DNA mining activities and theft and were sent to prison. Inayat Khan. finished after passing 15 High Court on petitions of the the National Accountability also seized in the raid. years, no complete schools family members of Qaimkha- Bureau (NAB) officials had The team had also recov- and hospital facilities are ni, granted interim bails to the requested the court to extend ered several files of KMC available in the earth- accused and restrained the ac- the physical remand of the from his house and two quake-hit areas of Balakot. countability bureau from their former DG Parks KMC, but lockers of six-feet each.

KARACHI: Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz being presented Ajrak during his visit to APNS House, while Hameed Haroon President APNS looks on. – DNA 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEThursday, October 08, 2020 Residents Briefs demand more facilities in Security public parks arrangements ISLAMABAD: The residents on Wednesday demanded finalized more facilities and mainte- RAWALPINDI: Foolproof nance of public parks set up security arrangements have in various sectors of Federal been finalized for Chehlum of Capital. They were of the Shuhada-e-Karbala to be ob- views that due to lack of served on Oct 8 (Thursday). facilitates and annual main- According to police spokes- tenance mostly parks were man, Rawalpindi District giving deserting look,wild Police on the directives of grass was not yet trimmed City Police Officer (CPO) after monsoon season. Rawalpindi DIG Muham- Mustafa Siddique a resident mad Ahsan Younas have is- of G-6 told that people par- sued a security plan under ticularly children was reluc- which 2300 cops along with, tant to visit the public parks special branch police, Elite due to poor maintenance. Force, Punjab Constabulary, He said that many parks had Ladies police and members not yet been cleaned since of district peace committee long and swings and bench- would be deployed to pro- es were also broken which vide full security cover to needed urgent attention the Chehlum processions for repairing. Due to out of and Majalis of Rawalpindi order flood lights, no could City and tehsils of the dis- even think to visit these trict. Three-layer security parks after evening, he said. cover would be provided to Beauty of the public parks the mourners while walk- including Kachnar park, through gates would be in- Rawal park, F-9 park etc has stalled at entry points of the faded due to growing up of procession. The mourners wild grass, weeds, herbs would be allowed to join the and shrubs. Rashid Khan, procession after a thorough a resident of G-7 said that body search, he added. ISLAMABAD: CEO and Founder of Monal Group Luqman Ali Afzal hosted dinner for the outgoing and incoming Presidents of Islamabad Chamber children parks of G-7 were Except licensed processions of Commerce and Industry Muhammad Ahmed and Sardar Yasir and their teams. – DNA ignored by the authorities’ and majalis, no one would concerned and since long be allowed to hold new pro- no maintenance work was cessions and majalis in the carried out. – APP district. A control room has also been set up in CPO of- Masses appreciate extension in PAC seeks fice here to monitor the se- curity situation while elabo- report on Pak rate security arrangements have been made to ensure Ehsaas programme payment date Post-HBL security for the Chehlum processions. The roads on The historic emergency cash program has so far benefited over 15 million alliance the routes of the mourning ISLAMABAD: Public Ac- processions will be com- families, whose livelihoods were affected during the Coronavirus lockdown, counts Committee (PAC) pletely closed for all kind of on Wednesday directed Au- vehicular traffic. – APP by providing them financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 dit official and Ministry of ies and the digital payment mech- family after his husband lost his living expenses in the most diffi- the cash support and praised the Communications as well to PNCA to hold DNA anism in the challenging lockdown job. Although she was not certain cult time. “It rescued me out of Prime minister Imran Khan for submit a detail report about period became a huge success she will get any response of the troubled waters,” he said adding considering the miserable con- Pakistan Post- Habib Bank “Divvy Film ISLAMABAD: The daily wage and emerged as an exemplary and SMS she sent for the emergency that the government has won our dition of the poor people who Limited (HBL) strategic Festival” workers and laborers from across historic relief measure ever tak- cash after moving to another place hearts through launching a much suffered the most during the lock- alliance for digital platform the country hailed the govern- en by any country. A beneficiary but was surprised to see the mes- needed relief program. down. She told that she received within 15 days. The commit- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ment decision of extending the of Ehsaas Emergency Cash pro- sage from the government for col- Ms. Hafeez Elahi, who is a widow the cash amount after biometric tee met here at Parliament National Council of Arts last date for the disbursement un- gram, Rehman Khan, resident of lection of Rs. 12000 just recently. said, she was unable to feed her verification process without any House in chair of MNA Rana (PNCA) will hold the open- der the internationally acclaimed Chagarmathi Peshawar said he has She rushed back to Jhang to col- kids and manage family expenses delay and the staff at the payment Tanveer Hussain. ing ceremony of “Divvy Ehsaas Emergency Cash program received the financial assistance of lect the money. “I was happy and during the lockdown period. The center was very supportive. The members of the commit- Film Festival” on October till end of October to ensure provi- Rs 12,000 during COVID-19 which excited to receive this amount and cash amount of Rs. 12000 at that Akram Shah, a driver of a cab hail- tee including MNA Muham- 9 to screen short films on sion of cash amount to those who proved a blessing for him after he it met many of my basic needs,” time was great relief for my fami- ing service in federal capital said, mad Amir Dogar, Senator every Friday. stand eligible for assistance. lost his job during the lockdown. said Munazza adding that things ly as it helped in managing family he could not earn during the lock- Mushahid Hussain Sayed, In collaboration with Foun- The historic emergency cash pro- He said although it was difficult to were now returning to normal and budget. She said that she did not down period as the number of cus- Senator Semee Ezdi, MNA dation Art Divvy, the festival gram has so far benefited over 15 wait for hours in front of mobile hoped her husband would be able face any problem in collecting aid tomers decreased. It happened for Noor Alam Khan, Shahida will celebrate the breadth million families, whose livelihoods franchise without facilities of shel- to find some work to support the from the designated Ehsaas Pay- the first time when he was left with Akhtar Ali, Senator Muham- and depth of independent were affected during the Corona- ter and clean drinking water to family”, she said. ment Center where the staff was no money to pay rent of his house, mad Talha Mahmood, Sardar films being made by dedicat- virus lockdown, by providing them just collect the payment but this Muhammad Yousuf, a daily wager very cooperative. what to talk of the other expenses. Nasrullah Khan Dreshak, ed and talented filmmakers financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 amount meant a lot to him and said, he suffered from severe men- Sughran Bibi, a widow of Mo- While waiting for the customers in MNA Syed Naveed Qamar, and to celebrate the new while those facing bio-metric is- helped him in time of acute need. tal stress after losing his job dur- hammad Sharif, resident of Chak a corner of a road, I received a mes- MNA Riaz Fatyana, MNA Kha- film diploma course being sues and deaths of beneficiaries Munazza Shafiq, a mother of four ing the lockdown. It was a critical 40-GB Satyana, who visited BISP sage from Ehsaas program about waja Muhammad Asif, MNA a r r a n g e d b y t h e P N C A . were still receiving the payments. kids who had to move with her time for him as he was unable to office, Satyana Road for receiving payment collection which was not Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, MNA According to an official, “an The program launched soon after family from Jhang to Multan dur- even feed his kids three times a financial assistance told that she less than a miracle for me. Some Khawaja Sheraz Mehmood, exciting program of four the pandemic with special focus on ing the lockdown period to live day and meet the other expenses. was looking after seven daughters people question the worth of Rs. MNA Hina Rabbani Khar and independent films will he transparent selection process for with her mother as she was unable The aid received under Ehsaas and two sons with disabilities. She 12,000 in the period of inflation but Syed Hussain Tariq were also held on Friday which we are identification of eligible beneficiar- to meet the living expenses of her helped him meet his day to day expressed her satisfaction over to me it was a blessing. present on the occasion. The thrilled to be sharing with senior officials of Ministry of you including Song of La- Communications and Postal hore, Darling, Burka Aveng- Model Services briefed the commit- er: Anti Cult and K2 and the tee about Pakistan Post -HBL I n v i s i b l e Fo o t m e n ” . PEMRA renews VU Courts award NIH issues strategic alliance of digital He said that Festival will sentences to platform for Pakistan Post Of- focus on independent Paki- seasonal fice Department. stani films, and includes fea- 6 accused Member of the committee, ture films, short films, doc- channels’ license Noor Alam Khan said that umentaries and animated awareness accountability should be films and screening would DNA Due to ongoing pandemic situation across the board, adding be held on every Friday for RAWALPINDI: The Model that NAB should provide 6 weeks. The themes of the Courts which have been of COVID-19, its epidemiology, details to the committee re- films would vary between set up across the country impact, prevention and control garding inquiries underway. human stories, love/heart- to provide speedy justice Pakistan Post in a written break, heroic individuals, and clear the massive were elaborated in detail reply informed the commit- resilience and the films will backlog of cases Wednes- ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Health (NIH) on tee that more than 40 rec- draw out emotions and tap day awarded death sen- Wednesday issued its Seasonal Awareness and Alert ommendations were made into experiences and mem- tence to one and Rigorous Letter (SAAL) on epidemic-prone infectious diseases in by Financial Action Task ories within each of us and imprisonment (RI) to 6 Pakistan. The main purpose of this letter was to alert Force (FATF) out of which many of them highlight the accused in different cas- all concerned health authorities and professionals at all 13 related to Pakistan Post. hero within each of us,he es of murder and drugs levels for timely and efficient response to the outbreaks or In order to ensure stated. – APP smuggling. epidemics. This letter is developed for winter season from FATF-driven compliance Director General, Su- October-2020 to February-2021. which was made mandato- preme Court Monitoring In this letter, NIH exhibited patterns of high priority com- ry for all the financial insti- MoHR starts tutions, Pakistan Post was Cell, Sohail Nasir said municable diseases including COVID-19, CCHF, Dengue faced with a huge challenge campaign that in order to decide the Fever, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio, Seasonal Flu and XDR to make its agency financial pending cases on priority, Typhoid. These diseases are predicted to be on high alert services, rules and proce- to end of Model Criminal courts during the said season. It also contains a detailed introduc- dures in compliant to AML/ disposed of 317 cases in- tion of diseases, case definitions, infectious agents, modes child abuse CFT ruling/ regulations. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Me- Matters pertaining to mutual interests cluding 18 cases of mur- of transmission, case management, and prevention. dia Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) were discussed and GM, VUTV thanked der and 43 narcotics. Through this letter, NIH also informed about national DNA has renewed the license of Virtual TV PEMRA for their continued support. Similarly the civil mod- and international public health events like Human Im - Lok Virsa munodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) as national while Eb- ISLAMABAD: Ministry of (VTV) for next 15 years in non-commer - It is worth mentioning here that VUTV is el courts decided 128 cial education category. the only television network of the country family and rent disputes ola Virus Disease which may be a threat for any of the to hold Sufi Human Rights has started country or region in future. campaigns to raise aware- Virtual University of Pakistan operates 4 that produces and imparts high quality while model magistrates Sangat free-to-air television channels. Recently video academic contents to the masses courts also disposed of On the basis of last five-year data, NIH recommended for ness among ICT child protec- all federal, provincial and district health departments to tion committees in schools , two of its channels VTV-3 and VTV-4 were and provides a platform to promote a cul - 128 cases. The fine of Rs ISLAMABAD: National awarded renewed licenses in a ceremony ture of learning and education. Since last 1,956,899 was also im- keep a continuous surveillance on the anticipated season- Institute of Cultural and communities and parents al public health threats and taking of all preventive or cu- about child rights and pre- held at the PEMRA Head Quarter, Islam- 15 years VU TV is providing educational posed on various accused Hertaige (Lok Virsa) will abad. Chairman PEMRA, Mr. Muhammad content to youth of the country after be - while witnesses of 288 rative measures in this context. Due to ongoing pandemic organize Sufi Sangat on vention against abuse. situation of COVID-19, its epidemiology, impact, preven- According to an official SaleemBaig handed the licenses to Gen- ing awarded non-commercial Education were also recorded in dif- the poetic vision of “Baba tion and control were elaborated in detail. – APP Bulleh Shah” here on Oc- said here on Wednes- eral Manager VUTV, Mr. Baber Ali. Category license. – DNA ferent cases, he added. tober 8. Sufi Sangta titled day,Ministry of Human “ Ultey Hor Zamaaney Aye” Rights through its aware- will shed light on the Verses ness programme is engag- (Kafi) from his poetry which ing Child Protection Com- were used not only by the mittees of Islamabad to CGSS, Uzbek think tanks to collaborate Sufis of Sindh and Punjab, inform communities about b u t a l s o b y S i k h g u r u s . the rights of children. She H.E Furqat A. Sidikov, highly appreciated the role of CGSS in contributing to Professor Saeed will read his said that an awareness the increasing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. He mentioned famous including Athwara, campaign would help par- Baramah, Shiarfi, Oeodh, ents and communities to that, CGSS has become a regional think tank because of its active role Gandhan and Kafi,an official understand the constitu- collaborations between ness communities of both eral ties through Uzbeki- Council (UPBC). effective role in Pakistan told media on Wednesday. tion of Pakistan along with Bulleh Shah Poetry describes the recently passed legisla- Saifullah CGSS and different insti- countries to enhance bilat- stan – Pakistan Business UPBC will also play an to initiate trade activities tutions of Republic of Uz- between both countries to the meaning of life and ex- tion like Zainab Alert Bill, pressed the search of Allah in and the amendment in Em- ISLMAABAD: CGSS sen- bekistan were discussed. connect young entrepre- ior management under the It was also decided that neurs and businessmen of a very beautiful manner. He ployment of Children Act said that Bulleh Shah Poetry – 1991 proscribing child leadership of Major Gener- CGSS will collaborate with both countries. al Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery, strikes the reader is his bold domestic labor. She added think tanks in Uzbekistan H.E Furqat A. Sidikov, HI(M), (Retd), President, and arrogant critique on the that the second phase of for joint research activities highly appreciated the role CGSS visited the Embassy several topic related to socie- awareness campaign is the and to promote the cultur- of CGSS in contributing to of Uzbekistan, Islamabad ty views. Bulleh Shah shayari part of Dr. Shireen Mazari’s al heritage and commonali- the increasing bilateral and had an online meeting preaches a simple concept of mission to raise awareness ties of Pakistan and Uzbek- ties between Pakistan and with Furqat A. Sidikov, Dep- humanity, faith, thoughts and of public about the rights istan for enhanced people Uzbekistan. He mentioned uty Foreign Minister, Re- to people contact. that, CGSS has become creed by which any individu- of children and prevention public of Uzbekistan. It was also discussed that, a regional think tank be- al can achieve a higher and from child abuse. During the meeting, future CGSS will facilitate busi- cause of its active role. more pure existence. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Thursday, October 08, 2020 ECC allows Briefs licenses for RLNG-based COMSTECH CNG stations announces DNA award ISLAMABAD APP):The Economic Coordination winners Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Wednesday allowed DNA Oil and Gas Regulatory ISLAMABAD: COMS- Authority (OGRA) to issue TECH confers awards bi- new CNG Licenses to Re- ennially in ‘Basic Scienc- gasified Liquified Natural es’ and in ‘Excellence in Gas (RLNG) based CNG Science and Technology’ stations. The ECC meeting, to recognize outstanding chaired by Adviser to the research work carried out Prime Minister on Finance by scientists who are citi- and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Ha- zen of, and working in, OIC feez Shaikh here, however, member states. made it clear that the licens- In the category of basic es would be issued with the sciences, awards are giv- provision that the Licensee en in Biology, Chemistry, would neither receive in- Physics and Mathemat- digenous gas nor can claim ics. COMSTECH confers for its conversion to indige- awards in two fields al- nous gas. The ban on the ternating biennially. Each issuance of new licenses has award carries a cash prize been imposed since 2008, of US$5000, a shield of press statement issued by honor and certificate. Ba- the Finance Ministry said. sic sciences award of the The ECC allowed Sui North- year 2019, in the field of ern Gas Pipeline Limited Mathematics won by Prof. (SNGPL) for the recovery of Khalil Ezzinbi of Morocco ISLAMABAD: Khurshid Barlas, President, UK Pakistan Business Council Pakistan Chapter and Atta-ul-Haq, General Secretary, UK Pakistan Busi- previous revenue shortfall and Dr. Sajad Jafri of Iran ness Council called on Senator Javed Khan in Islamabad. Abdul Kareem Adia were also present on the occasion. – DNA as well as enabling SNGPL jointly, and Prof. Amer to manage the load of the Iqbal of Pakistan won the domestic/ commercial sec- award in Physics in this tors by diversion of RLNG category. Best young re- in the approaching winter. searcher award, best sci- RCCI for conducive environment ECC constituted a three entific book award, best member committee consist- research paper award and ing of Secretary Finance, the award for patent are Secretary Commerce and conferred under the cate- to boost trade activities Secretary National Food gory of excellence in sci- Security (as the chairman their grievances. nity amid the Corona crisis. The closed for more than five months ter of concern, he added. ence and technology. of the committee) to nego- Abid Raza The Tax authorities should be le- property tax and dues should be and the issuance of notices in- The representatives of trade The award of the year 2019 tiate the price of wheat with nient with the business commu- waived off as businesses were stead of relief packages is a mat- association congratulated Pres- in the category of best the Russian Government for RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpin- ident Nasir Mirza and other young researcher won by the further procurement of di Chamber of Commerce and office bearers on assuming the Dr. Shafaqat Ali of Pakistan, wheat. Besides, 330,000 Industry and Industry (RCCI) role and apprised them about best scientific book won by MT of wheat, imported by Nasir Mirza has said that a con- the problems faced by them. The Prof. Ali Akhaddar of Mo- TCP, would be distributed ducive environment should be chamber’s recommendations rocco, and the patent award equally among three recipi- provided for the promotion of should be considered to elimi- won jointly by Prof. Salman ent agencies i.e. PASSCO, trade activities in the region. No nate encroachments in the city. Alrokayan of Saudi Arabia Punjab and KP (110,000 harassment by Federal Board of The parking problem should be and Prof. Sepideh Khoee MT each). ECC also allowed Revenue (FBR), Punjab Reve- solved. President Nasir Mirza of Iran. Best research pa- allocation of 8 MMCFD gas nue Authority (PRA) and other assured the delegations that the per award, in biology won from Mangrio discovery and agencies on the account of tax platform of the chamber would by Dr. Hammad Naveed of 4 MMCFD of gas from Mithri notices, tax collection and reg- raise its voice to solve the prob- Pakistan, in Chemistry won gas discovery for M/s SSGCL. istration. Stakeholders should lems of the traders. by Prof. Farid Harraz of also be consulted for imple- The delegations include Com- Egypt, in Mathematics won mentation of the Point of Sale mercial Market, Shoe Market, Cleanliness by Prof. Utkir A. Rozikov of (POS) system at their premises. Gawalmandi and Tea merchant Uzbekistan, and in Physics Addressing different trade del- associations. Group Leader So- work for won by Dr. Seyed Hossein egations, RCCI newly elected hail Altaf, former presidents, Hendi of Iran. Chehlum President Nasir Mirza said that Senior Vice President Osman the business community has suf- Ashraf, Vice President Shahraiz RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Plan afoot to fered the most from the Corona A Malik, members of the execu- Waste Management Compa- epidemic and we expect that the tive committee and a large num- ny (RWMC) has carried out enhance hydel government will announce more ber of RCCI members were also a special cleanliness work incentive packages to address present on the occasion. to ensure that routes of the generation mourning procession on the Chehlum of Imam Hussain DNA HRM starts (RA) are cleared. Awareness vital UNESCO-Huawei partnered According to spokesman of ISLAMABAD: Water and campaign for RWMC, cleanliness opera- Power Development Au- for breast cancer tion was being done as per thority (WAPDA) has child abuse to provide AI training a devised plan to maintain embarked upon a plan to patients: First Lady ISLAMABAD: Ministry of overall cleanliness in the enhance low-cost hydel Human Rights has started UNESCO Regional Office for East Africa and city by efficiently sweeping, generation share to 50 countries with rising number campaigns to raise aware- Huawei announced their collaboration to improve collecting and transporting per cent in total coun - DNA of breast cancer patients, she ness among ICT child protec- waste generated. try’s energy mix by 2050. said awareness among women tion committees in schools digital skills and the application of AI Procession routes and Sources told APP here that ISLAMABAD: First Lady Sam- was an effective way to pre- , communities and parents Imambargahs were being skills shortage that hinders UNESCO Regional Office for current the total share of ina Arif Alvi on Wednesday vent late stage diagnosis. about child rights and preven- washed and mechanical DNA their national innovation sys- East Africa and Huawei an- hydel generation was about said timely diagnosis of breast Instead of labeled as taboo, tion against abuse. Accord- sweeping was also being tems. Through this initiative, nounced their collaboration 30 per cent in the total en- cancer could lead to ninety she said, breast cancer must ing to an official said here done in that regard. ISLAMABAD: The UNES- new out-of-the-box education to improve digital skills and ergy mix. They said various percent cure and stressed be dealt as a serious disease on Wednesday, Ministry of He said that officials has CO Regional Office for East and training techniques that the application of artificial mega projects were under upon women not to neglect with its basic information Human Rights through its been directed to monitor Africa has partnered with value interdisciplinary skills intelligence (AI) at the HUA- progress to increase envi- their own well-being because to be spread among both awareness programme is en- cleanliness in the vicinity of Huawei Technologies (Ken- and creative thinking, in or- WEI CONNECT summit ronmental friendly energy healthy women contributed among men and women. gaging Child Protection Com- Imambargahs and mourning ya) Co., LTD to train faculty der to produce a technically in Shanghai, China in 2019 in the national grid station. more productively towards so- She urged upon medical prac- mittees of Islamabad to in- procession routes, adding members from universities savvy and innovative work- Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Some of the projects includ- ciety. Speaking as chief guest titioners, doctors and also lady form communities about the strict action would be taken and colleges that are in the force, have been developed Director of UNESCO’s Re- ed 800 MW Mohammad at an awareness programme health workers to spread the rights of children. She said against those showing negli- early stages of career and in countries of ‘East Africa. gional Office for East Africa dam, 4500 MW Diamer Ba- at Federal Breast Cancer message to sensitize women that an awareness campaign gence in their duties. eager to formulate and inte- They will also adopt what announced the partnership sha dam, 4320 MW Dasu, Screening Centre at Pakistan about regular screening and would help parents and com- The company has also de- grate AI into their teaching they have learned from this during her speech at the 1410 MW Tarbela 5th Ex- Institute of Medical Sciences mammography. The First munities to understand the puted workers with the course as part of their cours- training in their curriculum Summit. She stressed the tension Project and Kurram (PIMS), the First Lady said it Lady expressed satisfaction constitution of Pakistan along main processions of Che- es in countries in the East to bring more young workers importance of building dig- Tangi dam etc. was important for women to over the Federal Breast Can- with the recently passed hlum in Rawalpindi and Africa region. Developing into new technologies. Simi- ital skills in Africa and the The sources said that be aware about diseases con- cer Screening Centre at legislation like Zainab Alert Murree cities to maintain countries in East Africa will lar Program is launched by tremendous opportunities more than 20 million cerning with them in particu- PIMS for providing walk-in Bill, and the amendment in cleanliness up to the mark. acre barren land could be lar, mainly breast cancer. medical facility to women Employment of Children Act be able to reap the rewards Huawei for Pakistan in which offered by technology to im- brought under plough by Expressing concern over Paki- and stressed the need for set- – 1991 proscribing child do- of the Fourth Industrial Rev- Many University graduate prove the quality and accessi- ensuring availability of stan ranking top among Asian ting up more such centres. mestic labor. – DNA olution and overcome the took benefit out of it. bility of education. CDNS water through develop- ing water storages in the achieves country. They said WAP - DA has planned to add two collection of MAF to water storage ca - Rs10 billion pacity and 828 megawatt (MW) hydropower gener- ICCI demands extension in ation capacity up to 2025 DNA in short term, another ISLAMABAD: The Central Di- eight MAF water storage rectorate of National Savings and 5653 MW power gen - construction industry package (CDNS) has achieved collec- eration up to 2030 in me - tion net target of Rs 10 billion dium term and 28 MAF Sardar Yasir Ilyas said this while addressing a delegation of the Real Estate Welfare As - by of fiscal year 2020-21. The water storage and 6245 CDNS has set Rs 249 billion MW generation capacity sociation that visited ICCI led by its President Ch. Abdul Rauf and discussed issues of annual collection target for up to 2050 in long term the year 2020-21 as compared with completion of its var- the real estate sector with the Office Bearers of ICCI to Rs 352 billion for the previ- ious projects. real estate sector. He said ment and the economy would would play his role in solv- Welfare Group congratulat- the bureaucracy had creat- ous year’s 2019-20 to enhance DNA that the development of the continue to boom. ing the problems of the real ed Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan ed obstacles by issuing SRO savings and promoting saving Police arrest real estate and construction Therefore, promoting this estate sector to the best of and his team and said that 924(I)/2020. culture in the country, senior ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir sector will help the business- sector should be the one of his capacity. Speaking at the the government had taken He said that before the issu- official of CDNS told official drug peddler, Ilyas Khan, President, Islam- es of over 70 allied industries the top priorities of the gov- occasion, Chaudhry Abdul a wise step by announcing ance of this SRO, stakeholders media Wednesday. recover 1.2 abad Chamber of Commerce to flourish, reduce unemploy- ernment. He assured that he Rauf, President, Real Estate a construction package, but were not taken into confidence The CDNS has set Rs 352 bil- and Industry said that the which would have a negative lion annual collection target for kg narcotics Prime Minister of Pakistan impact on the business activ- the year 2019-20 as compared Imran Khan had announced ities of this sector and would to Rs 350 billion for the pre- RAWALPINDI: Police a construction package to shake the confidence of inves- vious year’s 2018-19, he said. have arrested a drug revive the economy that was tors. Therefore, he demanded The directorate has also re- peddler and recovered badly hit by the Covid-19 pan- the immediate withdrawal of vised and increased the gross target of Rs1570 billion for the 1.2 kg of drugs from his demic and the package has the SRO-924, which is con- fiscal year 2019-20, he said. possession, informed po- started producing positive tradictory to the construction Replying to a question on lice spokesman here on results. However, due to the package. He assured the Wednesday. During course short duration of the pack- current revision of CDNS cer- Chamber of his full support tificate profit rates applicable of action Pirwadhi police age, some investors have not in its efforts to promote the has arrested a drug peddler from June 02, 2020, he said been able to take advantage interests of the business CDNS has reduced the inter- namely Muhammad Naib of it so he appealed to the community. Expressing his and recovered more than est rate by 1 percent on the government to extend the views, former President ICCI savings certificates investment 1.2 kg drugs from his custo- construction package till Muhammad Ijaz Abbasi said dy. Police have registered a due to lower rates of Pakistan June 30, 2021 so that maxi- that the construction package Investment Bonds (PIB). case against him and started mum investors could invest has started yielding positive investigation. City Police Of- He informed that the CDNS in- in Pakistan. He said this results for the economy but terest rates are linked with the ficer (CPO) Muhammad Ah- while addressing a delegation at the same time an SRO has san Younas has appreciated policy of PIB, set by State Bank of the Real Estate Welfare been issued which was creat- of Pakistan (SBP). Replying to the performance of police Association that visited ICCI ing misunderstandings. team adding that drugs busi- a question on the reduction of led by its President Ch. Abdul He demanded that CDA CDNS profit rate, he said the ness must be discouraged. Rauf and discussed issues of should fully restore the CPO made it clear that rate of return on ‘Behbood the real estate sector with one-window operation to fa- Savings Certificates’ (BSC) strict action would be tak- the Office Bearers of ICCI. cilitate the business commu- en against those who were reduced from 10.32 to 9.84 Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said nity. The delegation included percent and as similarly Pen- found in this illegal activity that ICCI was considering Rana Qaiser, Ashfaq Chatha, sioner Benefit Accounts (PBA) and playing with the lives of holding a big exhibition to Dr Arshad, Mian Yaseen, Yas- recorded downwards from innocent people. – APP highlight the potential of the ir Abbasi and others. 10.32 to 9.84 percent. Thursday, October 08, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The opposition’s efforts Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Rebuilding cricket HE opposition’s alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), is now formally set to launch its Vol: 01 Issue: 167 in Pakistan anti-government campaign, as it has released a final- Email: [email protected] T Muhammad Omar Iftikhar ised schedule of its meetings. Instead of holding its first Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 public meeting in Quetta, as previously decided, the PDM Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad HE game of cricket is perhaps the most followed sport will now host it in Gujranwala, on 16th October. In total so in Pakistan. Children enjoy playing cricket in the far, it will hold six public meetings in the four provinces. T streets with whatever resources are available to them These meetings held in different regions are part of the while teenagers and adults enjoy watching it on television. first phase of the movement. However, for years the infrastructure of cricketing academies This announcement and the schedule set shows progress in terms of producing players has remained somewhat bleak. and indicates that the opposition is ready to proceed with The governing bodies should create an all-inclusive strategy the movement. Yet the opposition’s effort is far from per- to discover and train unsung talent that can become a part fect—not a month has passed and already there are signs of of the national team. For this to happen, the problems of the domestic cricket mechanism must be addressed. tension in the alliance. The shifting of the location and date It should be as strong as the national cricket academy. The of the first public meeting arouses suspicions of deeper dif- domestic cricket can only be fortified if those at the helms of ferences within the coalition; choosing to hold the first meet- affairs are former cricketers and who are well-connected with ing in Quetta gave a strategic message—shifting the location international bodies. We observe that bowlers and batsmen to Punjab indicates a difference in ideology on how to pro- playing at the national side perform well for a period and then ceed with the movement. There are reports from within the either fallback, are dropped by the management, or fade away opposition that the decision to hold the first public meeting from the cricketing scene. If the domestic cricket circuit is in Gujranwala, instead of Quetta, was a source of resentment strong, players emerging after playing domestic cricket will from the PPP, since it considered the decision to be made have the knowledge and the experience to do well at the na - unilaterally by the JUI-F. tional level. In this regard, the mechanism of national cricket Therein lies the fundamental problem: the PDM’s opposi- academies must be replicated at the domestic level. tion to the government does not seem as attractive an ini- The domestic circuit has been ignored for long. Now is the tiative as furthering every party’s own interest does. PPP time for the Pakistan Cricket Board to bring the domestic had contentions with the date of the meeting as it wanted cricket into the limelight. The domestic matches should be aired live on Facebook, and each domestic cricket team must to mark the 13th anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy. PML-N have an active social media presence. The players too should had previously announced its own programme to hold a pub- be highlighted and their stats must be shared. This will create lic meeting in Gujranwala as part of its protest campaign a link between the domestic cricketers with the fans. against the arrest of the party president. If the PDM truly The domestic cricket must be revived and celebrated. Only means to pose a meaningful resistance to the government then the players chosen from the domestic circuit can carry and win back the seats it has lost in the National Assembly— on with their performance at the national level. Otherwise, and now looks to lose in the upcoming Senate elections—the the domestic circuit will continue to operate in oblivion hav - parties need to coordinate and cooperate. ing no link with the national circuit. Pakistan’s diplomatic strides N a stream of consciousness if we flash Pakistan strongly protested over this Indian con- have been able to minimize Indian influence in Abdul Rashid Shakir back on the timeline a couple of years ago, stitutional aggression at all international fora, be the region, as Iran has already given China the I a plethora of diplomatic challenges come to it United Nations, European Union or Organiza- key contract to develop its Chabahar port after fore. We were confronted with never-ending US tion of Islamic Countries (OIC). By dint of Paki- ceasing its earlier contract with India for the pur- pressure of ‘Do More’, nabbing threat of inclu- stan’s lobbying and intensive diplomatic efforts, pose. Iranian Government has also revoked its sion in the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Kashmir issue was discussed thrice in the Unit- already-negotiated contracts awarded to Indian grey list, a cruel apathy of international com- ed Nations during the last one year since 05 Au- companies for the development of major rail and munity towards our views on massive human gust 2019. European Union and Human Rights road projects in its country. rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Watch released reports on gross violations of Additionally, Pakistan has also prioritized eco- Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), a challenging fundamental human rights in Indian Illegally nomic diplomacy as one of the guiding principles friction with Iran on our South Western border, Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K). This of its foreign policy.In this regard, aremarkable and a terrorizing tension with Afghanistan in showed international community the dark side of futuristic strategic move of our foreign policyin the porous mountainous region in the North India‘s claim of being world’s biggest democracy. the preceding couple of yearsis its “Engage Af- West. But when we fast forward Pakistan’s Pakistan has been successful in portraying India rica Initiative”, under which it is aggressively diplomatic history to 18 August 2020 when the as an aggressor who is denying Kashmiri people pursuing closer economic and cultural ties with current democratic dispensation completed its their UN-recognized right to self-determination. emerging African economies along the Mediter- On top of all, Iran’s two years in office, it seemed as if rays of hope Secondly, Pakistan’s unflinching resolve to enter ranean and Western coast line of Africa, like Mo- have overpowered this inherent gloom in inter- into long term strategic partnership with China rocco, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana. Africa is, un- projected inclusion in the national perception of our beloved home land. by implementing communication, infrastructure, doubtedly, going to be the next epicenter of large We are now lauded by the US Administration for energy, industrial and agricultural development scale economic activities in the world. Recently, CPEC to make it ICPEC playing a pivotal role in brokering a peace deal projects under the CPEC framework is an ep- it is being dubbed as China’s China, as Chinese speaks volume of Pakistan between US and Afghan Taliban, we have almost och-defining decision of our foreign policy which manufacturing companies are being relocated to accomplished 27-point ‘To Do List’ for getting our would be key to socio-economic development of African countries in large numbers due to the and China’s collective name off the FATF-hook, we have not only success- the entire Afro-Eurasian region. It has paved the availability of cheap labor force there.After the fully managed our differences with Iran but have way for regional and international strategic rea- phenomenal economic rise of China, workshop diplomatic prowess in also entered into a long-term strategic partnership lignments. And Pakistan, of course, would be a of the world, labor costs have ballooned there, the region. By playing with it under the CPEC framework. We are also on major linchpin in the economic and geographic making the Chinese manufacturing industry less our way to build credible symbiotic relations with integration of this whole region. competitive internationally. Therefore, Chinese this strategic stroke, war-ravaged Afghanistan in our backyard. Thirdly, Pakistan has played a vital role in cutting companies are exploring other low cost labor both have been able to All this happened because of concerted and a peace deal between the US and Afghan Talib- options in Africa to maintain its position as top well-coordinated efforts of all stakeholders, be ans, in order to achieve a lasting stability in the exporter of goods in the world. minimize Indian influence it civil or military, responsible for the formula- region. It would not only secure Pakistan’s rug- Strengthening Pak-China Free Trade Agree- tion and execution of our foreign policy. Major ged mountainous border in the West but would ment (FTA), the proposed15 legal amend- in the region, as Iran has factors that were instrumental in furthering this also lend peace and socio-economic prosperity ments to document grey areas of the economy, already given China the successful forward-looking foreign policy include to Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. and strengthening regulations to check illicit our unswerving stance on Kashmir cause, our Moreover, once stable, Afghanistan could also financial transactions are testament to Gov- key contract to develop solid commitment to China Pakistan Economic join CPEC framework, and reap its rich divi- ernment’s efforts for putting the economy on Corridor (CPEC), and our sincere efforts for the dends through better regional connectivity. fast-track growth trajectory. its Chabahar port after Afghan peace process. On top of all, Iran’s projected inclusion in the Pakistan direly needs to capitalize much on all ceasing its earlier contract After Indian Government’s illegal action of re- CPEC to make it ICPEC (Iran China Pakistan the above- mentioned of its diplomatic achieve- voking Article 370 and 35-A of its constitution Economic Corridor) speaks volume of Pakistan ments in order to thrive both socially and eco- with India for the purpose to annex Kashmir as one of its union territories and China’s collective diplomatic prowess in the nomically in the decades to come. by changing its special status on 05 August 2019, region. By playing this strategic stroke, both – ([email protected]) Reality of Afghan peace: The evolving new normal FGHANISTAN is certainly not heading for a con- dullah’s interview on September 30, she is of the view that stan’s complete support to the Afghan peace process.“Paki- Iqbal Khan ventional format of peace evolving out of absence of “Abdullah ended a three-day visit to Pakistan optimistic, stan respects the sovereignty, independence and territorial A violence. It may very well spiral into something like the uneasy neighbours have turned a corner away from a integrity of Afghanistan,” he said, adding that Pakistan has Lebanon syndrome, where dysfunctional state structures, relationship marked by suspicion and downright hostility to- no favourites and it does not want to meddle in the internal armed gangs and shifting political loyalties have ensured ward one akin to a partnership for peace in the region”. Ab- affairs of Afghanistan. He emphasised the need for greater Kathy Gannon summarized sustenance of chaos for decades. The Afghan government dullah said he asked Pakistan’s powerful military to use its collaboration between the two countries in different fields and Taliban negotiators remain far apart on even the most influence to press the Taliban into a reduction of violence, to build a common future. Dr Abdullah Abdullah’s basic issues. The abyss, not just on prickly problems like a which could be seen as a first indication the two neighbours The talks at the foreign ministry focused on intra-Afghan visit to Pakistan for ceasefire and women rights but also on foundational issues share the same goal of peace. dialogue, the peace process and bilateral relationship, said like constitutional changes to absorb upcoming power shar- Abdullah said he has asked not just Pakistan, but Washing- Dr Abdullah in a tweet after the meeting. The foreign min- Associated Press in her ing arrangement and disarming of militias, indicate formida- ton and every other country that has a voice at the Afghan ister said that Dr Abdullah Abdullah’s visit will greatly help blechallenges to any hopes of peace. table, to press for a reduction of violence with the Taliban. in forging a common understanding on the Afghan peace piece “Envoy pushes Pressure is building on the US-installed and sustained gov- “It’s in their best interest of peace to encourage the Taliban process. He commended Dr Abdullah for steering the peace ernment to share power with Taliban. President Ashraf (but) if cease-fire today, for example, is too heavy a word for negotiations to a successful outcome. Pakistan to press Taliban Ghani’s spokesman questioned what he said was the Tali- the Taliban let us talk together to find what can we do so Pakistan attaches a lot of importance to its relations with ban insistence on settling the issue of the Islamic system that people see that there are changes in the security en- Afghanistan. Recently, at the request of the Afghanistan to lessen violence”. so early in the talks. “This doesn’t resonate well with our vironment,” Abdullah added.Abdullah said he was encour- government, Pakistan opened five border crossing-points people’s wish for a lasting peace and the current political aged by the tone of conversations in Pakistan. to facilitate the transit trade, bilateral trade and pedestrian Quoting Abdullah’s system of Afghanistan which is an Islamic Republic state In his meetings with Abdullah, Prime Minister Imran movement.Pakistan has also extended $1 billion develop- interview on September and has legitimacy,” said the spokesman, Sediq Sediqqi. Khan clearlywished a peaceful end to Afghanistan’s un - ment and capacity-building assistance to support the recon- Focus is on keeping the negotiators at the table.Singular yieldingconflict through a reduction in violence by all struction and economic development in Afghanistan. 30, she is of the view challenge for the under writers of talks is to ensure that no sides in the conflict. Prime Minter Imran Khan in his Pakistan supports a peaceful, stable, united, sovereign one quits the talks. Despite the difficulties, the talks are the September 26 Op-ed for Washington Post captioned: and prosperous Afghanistan. It is important that mis - that “Abdullah ended a best hope for peace. “Peace is within reach in Afghanistan, A hasty interna - takes of the past should not be repeated; nor past histo - Dr Abdullah Abdullah’s recent visit to Pakistan came at a tional withdrawal would be unwise”, wrote, excerpts: ry should dictate the future course of action.There is a three-day visit to Pakistan crucial time for Afghanistan as government and Taliban “We have arrived at a rare moment of hope for Afghan - need to guard against the detrimental role of ‘spoilers’, negotiators sit across the table in Doha “to plot a future istan and for our region. On Sept. 12, delegations from both within and outside Afghanistan, who do not wish to optimistic, the uneasy course for a post-war Afghanistan”. Abdullah oversees the Afghan government and the Taliban finally sat down see return of peace in the region. the government side in negotiations. According to Ashraf in Doha, Qatar, to begin negotiations toward a political Pakistan has always maintained that there was no mili - neighbours have turned Ghani: “Afghans and their international partners have paid settlement that would bring the war in Afghanistan to an tary solution to the Afghan conflict and encouraged all a corner away from a the costs. Now we’re taking a risk for peace”. end. With the exception of the resilient Afghans them - parties to reach a political solution through an Afghan-led While Abdullah was still in Pakistan, and Pakistan’s for- selves, no people have paid a higher price for the conflict and Afghan-owned process. relationship marked by eign minister was mollycoddling him for steering the in Afghanistan than the people of Pakistan”. With the commencement of intra Afghan talks, it is now, intra-Afghan talks in right direction, American chief ne - Speaking at an Islamabad think tank, alongside Pakistan’s largely, up to the Afghan leadership to seize this historic suspicion and downright gotiator Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad rushed to Doha Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullah Abdullahsaid “Pakistan has opportunity to bring an end to the decades’ long conflict to re-rail stalled intra-Afghan talks. Prime Minter Imran played an important role in the Afghan peace process and I and secure an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive hostility toward one akin Khan in his September 26 Op-ed for Washington Post thank you for that as I look forward to a joint peaceful future political settlement.Abdullah’s visit amidst the backdrop of captioned: “Peace is within reach in Afghanistan, A hasty for our region. I am a firm believer of going beyond rhetoric on-going intra-Afghan talks was the first high-level visit from to a partnership for peace international withdrawal would be unwise”, wrote: “With and conspiracies. We need fresh approaches toward peace.” Afghanistan in several months, highlighting increased inter- the exception of the resilient Afghans themselves, no He went on to say that“using patience, compromise, dia- action between the two neighbours. in the region”. Abdullah people have paid a higher price for the conflict in Af - logue and sacrifices made over the past 19 years, Afghani- Centre of gravity of real politico-military power has quiet - said he asked Pakistan’s ghanistan than the people of Pakistan”. stan wishes for sustainable peace”. ly shifted from the US and its camp followers to Taliban. Washington and Kabul have time and again commended Abdullah asked Pakistan “to send the right message to all Seeing the writing on the wall, despite their questionable powerful military to use Pakistan for its role in getting the Taliban to the peace sides but mainly to the Taliban that this is the right time to mandate, the US stooges likes President Ashraf Ghani table, first in direct talks with the United States, which make genuine efforts for achieving peace, to ‘be flexible’ be and Dr Abdullah, are struggling to remain relevant as its influence to press resulted in an agreement that led to ongoing intra-Af - ready, be determined (and) know that there is no other way. fate of a similar Soviet stooge President Dr Najeebullah ghan negotiations. ... This will be the right thing at this stage.” One wonders haunts them during sleepless nights. History may just be the Taliban into a Kathy Gannon summarized Dr Abdullah Abdullah’s visit to how this runaway leadership of Afghanistan continues to about to repeat! Pakistan for Associated Press in her piece “Envoy pushes speak a victor’s language – The writer is a freelance contributor; reduction of violence Pakistan to press Taliban to lessen violence”.Quoting Ab- Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi assured Paki- email:[email protected] IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Thursday, October 08, 2020 US-French Briefs scientists Unrest brews in Kyrgyzstan win Nobel Berlin prize imposes STOCKHOLM: The 2020 as political crisis deepens Nobel Prize in Chemistry night-time has been awarded to two restrictions On Sunday Armenian forces launched attack on second biggest city of Azerbaijan Ganga. As a scientists for their discov- ery on genome editing, the result of the attack many civilians were injured and buildings damaged Royal Swedish Academy DNA there were tensions between the of Sciences announced on BERLIN: The German DNA allies. It was unclear when parlia- Wednesday. The prize went capital introduced a new ment could convene to approve his to Emmanuelle Charpentier curfew for businesses and BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan slid deep- China urges Kyrgyzstan to appointment as prime minister. with the Max Planck Unit other tough restrictions on er into chaos as rival opposition Zhaparov’s opposition Mekenchil for the Science of Pathogens Tuesday, in a bid to curb an factions made grabs for power party has refused to recognise the in Germany and Jennifer A. explosion of daily infections. on Wednesday, a day after they resolve election turmoil council. Meanwhile, left isolated Doudna from the University Restaurants, bars, local stormed government buildings, cerely hopes that all parties in Kyr- in Kyrgyzstan’s internal affairs”. by the resignation of Prime Min- OF California, Berkeley “for shops and other businesses forcing the prime minister to quit DNA gyzstan will properly resolve issues Thousands gathered in the capital of ister Kubatbek Boronov’s govern- the development of a meth- will have to shut during be- od for genome editing,” ac- and a parliamentary election to be through dialogue and consultation,” Bishkek on Monday with protesters ment late on Tuesday, President tween 23:00 p.m. local time cording to a press release annulled. There was also more un- BEIJING: Beijing said it was “high- foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua alleging vote rigging. Hundreds Sooronbay Jeenbekov called for until 06:00 a.m., the Berlin rest overnight, with reports of scuf- from the academy. ly concerned” about the situation in Chunying said, adding that China have been injured, and one pro- all-party talks during an interview Senate announced. The fles and clashes between people in “Very surprised!” said Kyrgyzstan which shares a border hoped stability would be brought tester was reportedly killed. Some with the media. Opposition groups city’s governing body said the capital. Bishkek residents, who took control of most of the gov- Charpentier in the on-site the restrictions will come with China’s sensitive Xinjiang re- to Kyrgyzstan’s situation “as soon protesters stormed Kyrgyzstan’s telephone interview, adding went through violent revolts fol- gion, and warned against foreign ernment apparatus on Tuesday into effect on October 10 lowed by looting in 2005 and 2010, as possible”. She said China “firmly parliament building and set fire to that the discovery, the CRIS- interference as the government after storming buildings during and will run until October have quickly formed vigilante neigh- supports Kyrgyzstan maintaining the office of President Sooronbai PR/Cas9 genetic scissors, in Bishkek is rocked by protests post-election protests, but Jeenbek- 31. During the curfew-pe- bourhood watch units to reinforce independence” and resolutely op- Jeenbekov, who has been in office “have the opportunity to de- over rigged elections “China sin- ov clung to power. On Wednesday riod, private gatherings of police. The vigilantes scuffled with posed “external forces’ interference since November 2017. velop therapeutics to defeat people will be limited to five morning, news website Akipress protesters who tried to force their Opposition, said on Wednesday it hours earlier – for prime minister, pose a constitutional reform before quoted Bishkek police as saying bacteria.” She added that for those living in separate as a female scientist, she households. Meeting up way into government buildings or was assuming all state powers and but an angry mob then broke into holding presidential and parlia- that the city was calm. But reports attacked businesses such as shops dissolving parliament. the hotel where it convened, forc- mentary elections in two to three indicated that unrest was spread- was very happy to get the in parks during night time prize and wanted to send hours will also be banned. and restaurants, according to the On Tuesday, Kyrgyzstan’s parlia- ing Zhaparov to flee through a back months. Zhaparov said he did not ing beyond the capital with several 24.kg report. A group set up by ment agreed to nominate oppo- door, according to Kyrgyz media. yet have the backing of a coordina- gold and coal mines – critical to the “strong message to young Outside of curfew hours, girls who would like to fol- gatherings of up to 10 several Kyrgyz opposition parties, sition politician Sadyr Zhaparov In a television interview, PM nom- tion council formed by several ma- threadbare state budget – seized or the People’s Coordination Council – freed from prison by protesters inee Zhaparov said he would pro- jor opposition groups, suggesting damaged by marauders. low the path of science, and people will be permitted to show them that women in indoors, down from 25 peo- science can also be awarded ple. Exceptions are planned for gas stations, but these September (Nobel) prizes.” This year’s will not be able to sell alco- EU calls for probe Uzbekistan Track Cycling prize amount is 10 million hol during curfew hours. world’s Swedish kronor(about 1.12 The restrictions were de- into police role in million U.S. dollars), to be cided after the senate met ‘hottest on C’ship kicks off in Tashkent shared equally between the twice on Tuesday to discuss Delhi riots record’ laureates. – APP its response to curb spiking DNA infection rates. marginalized communi- DNA French law to It is the first time since the ties, religious minorities, DNA TASHKENT: The Cham- introduction of its traffic particularly Muslims, civil pionship of Uzbekistan protect child light alert system that two BRUSSELS: The Euro- society and critics of gov- LONDON: September was of its warning lights are on the warmest on record glob- in track cycling among influencers pean Union has called on ernment policies “have juniors has started at red: both the R-value, the India to meet its human ally, according to the weath- been under increasing er service Copernicus. the capital’s base of the virus’ basic reproduction rights commitments, and pressure for a long time.” value, and the incidence val- It was 0.05C hotter than cycle track. DNA conduct an “independent” “Widespread protests over September last year, which Juniors born in 2004-2005 ue that shows the number of inquiry into the role of po- PARIS: France has intro- cases per 100,000 residents the proposed citizenship in turn set the previous re- and 2006-2007 take part in lice for failing to prevent duced a new law to protect within the space of a week. verification process and cord high for the month. the competition. child influencers. deadly clashes between op- Four districts of Berlin, with the discriminatory citi- Scientists say it’s a clear in- The qualifying round of The legislation aims to reg- a combined population of 1 posing groups of protest- zenship law amendments dication of temperatures be- the Championship has ulate the hours under-16s million, are now classified ers in New Delhi earlier have resulted in arbitrary ing driven up by emissions started today and will last can work online and what as high-risk zones, meaning this year. “It is with great detentions and an unnec- from human society. until 9 October. happens to their earnings. they exceeded 50 cases per concern that I have been essary loss of life. Jour- It also enshrines the right to 100,000 inhabitants for sev- observing the rule of law nalists and other peaceful be forgotten, meaning that en days in a row. deteriorate in India, which critics continue to be ar- platforms will be obliged to is the very corner stone of rested under draconian National and political take down content on the Pakistan, EU our special relationship,” counter-terrorism and child’s request. said Maria Arena, head of sedition laws, while hu- The popularity of child influ- to further the European Parliament’s man rights defenders are solidarity in Azerbaijan encers has grown rapidly in Subcommittee on Human unceasingly and severely recent years, with a number boost ties Rights, in a statement late targeted by the authori- men. Consequently, the Army ticle 51 of the UN Charter. In this regard, 50 political par- of young names appearing From Page 01 Monday. She said India’s ties,” the statement read. DNA of the Republic of Azerbaijan Efforts to liberate Na- ties in Azerbaijan issued a joint on the list of Youtube’s top In the context of Covid-19, launched a counter-offensive gorno-Karabakh region and statement embodying national earners. The change will the Foreign Secretary high- BAKU: On 27 September to prevent this aggression. seven surrounding regions solidarity as well as unity make France a pioneer in lighted the steps taken by 2020, the armed forces of the Armenia’s latest provocation of the Republic of Azerbaijan between people and the Gov- the rights of child social the government of Pakistan Germany warns Republic of Armenia blatantly accompanied by war crimes currently occupied by the Re- ernment.Regardless of their media stars, the MP be- to minimize the adverse violating the norms of inter- against Azerbaijani civilians public of Armenia and ensure political views, these political hind the bill, Bruno Studer, effects of coronavirus on Russia over Navalny national law attacked the civil mobilized all Azerbaijani so- return of 100 thousands Azer- parties endorsed and strong- was quoted as saying by Le lives, livelihoods, and the settlements and military posi- ciety.Theseattacks forged na- baijani IDPs to their native ly supported the steps taken Monde newspaper. The new economy. He underscored Charite hospital and has tions of the Republic of Azer- tional and political solidarity lands are unequivocally sup- by the Commander-in-Chief, law, which was passed unan- that the ‘smart lockdown’ DNA vowed to return to Russia baijan from several directions, around the counter-measures ported by Azerbaijani society President Ilham Aliyev with a imously on Tuesday, does strategy had paid dividends to resume his opposition resulting in deaths and injuries taken by Azerbaijan within the as a whole, including all polit- view to the soonest liberation not affect all children who and Pakistan was being ac- BERLIN: Germany warned campaign when he is fully among civilians and service- right to self-defense under Ar- ical forces in the country. of Azerbaijani lands. appear on social media, but knowledged by the interna- Russia Wednesday of “un- recovered. Western powers instead targets those who tional community including avoidable” targeted sanc- have demanded answers spend significant amounts WHO as a ‘success story’. tions if it failed to shed light from Moscow. Navalny him- of time working online and The Foreign Secretary on the poisoning of Alexei self has accused Russian whose work generates an acknowledged the impor- Navalny, as the Kremlin President Vladimir Putin of income. The change offers tance of the mutually-ben- critic urged the EU to come being behind the poisoning, them the same protections eficial GSP Plus status down hard on Vladimir Pu- noting that only top officials as those given to child mod- granted by the European tin’s inner circle. The stern can deploy the military els and actors in France, Union to Pakistan. He stat- message came a day after grade nerve agent. with their earnings placed ed that Covid-19 has had a the UN’s chemical weapons in a bank account until they detrimental effect on the But Russia has firmly re- watchdog OPCW confirmed jected the allegations, turn 16. Companies wishing world trade, including Pa- to employ child influencers kistan’s exports to the EU. Germany, France and Swe- lashing out on Tuesday at den’s finding that the Russian a “conspiratorial scenario” must also receive permis- He hoped that Pakistan sion from local authorities. and the European Union opposition leader was poi- planned in advance. could work together to in- soned by a nerve agent of the The case has plunged Rus- crease trade in diversified Soviet-era Novichok group. sia’s relations with Germa- Qureshi for fields. The Foreign Secre- “A serious violation of inter- ny to a new low, as it comes tary highlighted Pakistan’s national law was perpetrat- just a year after a murder in enhanced positive contributions to ed with a chemical warfare a central Berlin park that the Afghan peace process agent, and something like German prosecutors say relations and underlined that the that cannot remain without was ordered by Moscow. historic opportunity creat- consequences,” German For- A Russian suspect is stand- with Kenya ed by U.S.-Taliban Peace eign Minister Heiko Maas ing trial over the murder, From Page 01 Agreement and commence- told lawmakers. “It is clear with the court hearing open- Foreign Minister also recalled ment of Intra-Afghan Ne- that if the events are not ing Wednesday. The brazen the first-ever Pakistan-Africa gotiations should be seized cleared up, if the necessary murder in the heart of the Trade Development Confer- by all Afghan stakeholders information is not provided, German capital appeared to ence, organized in Nairobi to work out an inclusive, then targeted and proportion- be a tipping point for Chan- in January 2020. The meet- broad-based and compre- ate sanctions against those cellor Angela Merkel, who ing was part of Pakistan’s hensive political settlement. responsible on the Russian said in May that the killing ‘Engage Africa’ Initiative in He stressed the importance side will be unavoidable.” “disrupts a cooperation of pursuance of Prime Minister of reduction in violence Navalny was medically evac- trust” between Berlin and Imran Khan’s foreign policy leading to ceasefire. He uated to Germany in late Moscow. The German lead- vision of strengthening po- also underscored the im- August after falling ill on a er has always stressed the litical-diplomatic linkages, portance of international plane and spending several importance of keeping dia- deepening mutually-benefi- community’s close econom- days in a Siberian hospital. logue open with Putin, but ic engagement with Afghan- cial trade and economic ties, He was discharged after just she has toughened up her KARACHI: Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz with members of the Karachi and expanding cultural and istan for reconstruction and over a month in the Berlin tone in recent months. Press Club during his visit to Karachi. – DNA economic development, people-to-people exchanges which would pave the way with African nations. The for return of Afghan refu- Foreign Minister emphasized gees to their homeland with Pakistan’s commitment to dignity and honour. The continued collaboration on all Foreign Secretary apprised of these tracks with Kenya. his counterpart of the dire Azerbaijan sends notice to world The two Ministers agreed to human rights and human- remain engaged on issues of itarian situation in Indian common interest, both bilat- Illegally Occupied Jammu eral and multilateral. and Kashmir (IIOJK), illegal courts on military operations measures to change the de- mographic structure of the Aiming to establish its territorial integrity within internationally recognized boundaries and to Govt to resolve occupied territory, and the threat to peace and securi- provide safety, peace and stability for its people, Baku was forced to undertake military action as media payment ty posed by India’s actions. Yerevan has refused to attend constructive negotiations under the OSCE Minsk Group He underscored the impor- issues: Shibli tance of the international forced to undertake military The fighting between Baku and From Page 01 community taking steps DNA action as Yerevan has refused Yerevan began on Sept. 27, when the Pakistan People’s Party to address the violations to attend constructive negoti- UNICEF on the Nagorno- Armenian forces targeted civil- (PPP) and the Pakistan Mus- of human rights in IIOJK, BAKU: Azerbaijan sent a notice ations under the OSCE Minsk ians in Azerbaijani settlements lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) defusion of tensions, and to other countries’ constitution- Group. The OSCE Minsk Group Karabakh conflict and military positions in the re- were using different tactics facilitation of a peaceful al courts on Wednesday to brief -- co-chaired by France, Russia, tragically increase. gion, leading to casualties. Rela- to hide their corruption. solution in accordance with them on its military operations and the US -- was formed in The fighting is destroying homes, tions between the two ex-Soviet The PTI government, how- the UN Security Council to liberate parts of its terri - DNA 1992 to find a peaceful solution and damaging schools and other es- republics have been tense since ever, would not make any resolutions and wishes of tory under Armenian occupa- to the conflict, but to no avail. GENEVA: It is now 10 days since sential infrastructure. We urge all 1991, when the Armenian mili- compromise and continue the Kashmiri people. While tion for decades. In the notice The notice reiterated that the violence escalated dramatically parties to protect civilians and ci- tary occupied Upper Karabakh, accountability of the corrupt highlighting the issue of in- sent to members of the World occupied region of Nagorno-Kara- in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict vilian infrastructure from further or Nagorno-Karabakh, an inter- elements, he added. creasing Islamophobia glob- Conference on Constitutional bakh, also known as Upper zone. There are already reports harm, in line with international nationally recognized territory ally, the Foreign Secretary Justice, the Conference of Eu- He said since the breakout Karabakh, and the surrounding of four children killed and seven and humanitarian law. An imme- of Azerbaijan. Multiple UN reso- expressed hope that steps ropean Constitutional Courts, of COVID-19 pandemic, the provinces were recognized as injured, and without an end to diate cessation of hostilities is in lutions, as well as many interna- would be taken to ensure re- Association of Asian Constitu- opposition parties had not Azerbaijani land by the UN, Eu- the fighting, these figures will the best interest of every child. tional organizations, demand the sponsibility while exercising tional Courts and Equivalent ropean Council, OSCE, the EU withdrawal of the invading forces. taken any step favourable freedom of speech. Institutions, Baku said it had to and other international organiza- occupation of seven districts The notice highlighted that A cease-fire had been reached for the country and the peo- It was agreed to strengthen launch the operation due to in - tions. It also accused Yerevan of surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan’s military operations in 1994 under the auspices of ple. The government, how- Pakistan-EU engagement at ternational law. ignoring four resolutions by the the notice said. It further assert- did not target civilians or civil - the OSCE Minsk Group. Many ever, taken measures keep- multiple levels. Foreign Sec- Aiming to establish its territo- UN Security Council for the Ar- ed that Armenia had recently ian infrastructure and were con- world powers, including Russia, ing in view ground realities retary invited Deputy Secre- rial integrity within internation- stepped up its military provoca- ducted according to the maxims to contain the pandemic tary General Mora to visit menian army to withdraw from France, and the US, have urged ally recognized boundaries and tions against Azerbaijan, causing of international humanitarian and now the situation in Pa- Pakistan as soon as the Cov- Azerbaijani territory. Nearly one an immediate cease-fire. Turkey, id-19 situation permitted. to provide safety, peace and sta - million people had to leave their military and civilian casualties law and responsibilities speci- meanwhile, has supported Baku’s kistan was much better than bility for its people, Baku was homes following the Armenian due to heavy artillery shelling. fied in the Geneva Conventions. right to self-defense. other countries. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Thursday, October 08, 2020 UN refugee Briefs chief tests positive Pakistan’s exports to DNA GENEVA:The UN refugee USA decrease chief said Wednesday that he had tested positive for by 6% Covid-19, after leading the ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first two days of the agen- exports of goods and services cy’s main annual meeting to United State of America in person. Filippo Grandi, (USA) witnessed a decrease who kicked off UNHCR’s of 6 percent during the first week-long Executive Com- two months of current fiscal mittee meeting in Geneva year (2020-21) as compared to Monday, told participants the exports of corresponding via video-link that he would period of last year, State Bank need to continue following of Pakistan (SBP) reported. the event from home. The overall exports to USA “I am engaging with UN- were recorded at US $671.752 HCR’s Executive Commit- million during July-August tee from home as I have to (2020-21) against exports of isolate after testing positive US $714.632 million during to #COVID19,” he said in July-August (2019-20), showing a tweet. “I only have mild negative growth of 6 percent, symptoms and hope to re- SBP data revealed. Overall cover soon,” he added. Pakistan’s exports to other Grandi had for the past two countries witnessed decline days addressed delegates of 16.63 percent in first two from the podium in the UN months, from US $ 4.105 Assembly Hall in Geneva. billion to US $ 3.422 billion, UNHCR’s executive com- the SBP data revealed. On the mittee is for the first time other hand, the imports from being held as a hybrid event USA into the country during this year due to the coro- the period under review was navirus pandemic. Only recorded at US $ 311.377 million against US $227.769 limited numbers of dele- million last year, showing gates are allowed to attend growth of 36.70 percent in physically, and distancing BAKU: Pakistan’s ambassador to Azerbaijan Bilal Hayee had a good meeting with Chair Board of Directors and Director General of Islamic Coopera- restrictions and mask re- July-August (2020-21). The tion Youth Forum -Eurasian Regional Center . They are doing good projects including in Pakistan for youth of the member countries of OIC. – DNA overall imports into the quirements are in place. country however decreased by 12.69 percent, from $7.704 WB updates billion to US $ 6.729 billion, according to the data. – APP GDP forecast China EU urges negotiations on for Europe, welcomes C.Asia peace deal Nagorno-Karabakh dispute DNA in Sudan WASHINGTON: The World The top EU diplomat said he recently spoke to foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as Bank has updated its forecast with his Turkish and Russian counterparts, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation for emerging and developing DNA economies (EMDE) in Eu- BEIJING: China welcomes The top EU diplomat said he re- Borrell warned against attacks on He called on both sides to ful - ined with “great precaution.” rope and Central Asia (ECA) and supports the signing DNA cently spoke to foreign ministers areas with civil population, saying: fill their international obliga- Relations between the two for- for 2020, to minus 4.4% from of a comprehensive peace of Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well “We have seen extremely worry- tions to protect civilians. mer Soviet republics have been minus 4.7% in the previous deal between the Sudanese BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednes- as with his Turkish and Russian ing reports of a surge in attack on Warning about the misinformation tense since 1991, when the Ar- report in June. Regional output government and opposition day called on Armenia and Azer- counterparts, emphasizing the im- populated areas, which is taking a from the conflict zone, Borrell menian military occupied Upper collapsed in the first half of this groups, a Foreign Minis- baijan to engage in ‘meaningful’ portance of de-escalation. deadly toll on civilians.” said the reports need to be exam- Karabakh, an internationally rec- year due to the fallout from the try spokesperson said on negotiations to resolve the Na- ognized territory of Azerbaijan. COVID-19 pandemic, said the Wednesday. Spokesperson gorno-Karabakh conflict. New clashes erupted on Sept. 27 report released Wednesday. Hua Chunying’s remarks “Both sides need to engage in but international calls for a halt to After first appearing in China meaningful negotiations, which Azerbaijan, Russia discuss came after the Sudanese fighting have gone unanswered. last December, the virus infect- government signed a com- by the way had been not very Armenia has continued its at- ed millions of people and led much fruitful in the last 30 prehensive peace deal tacks on civilians and Azerbai- to measures – such as travel years, without preconditions ongoing U.Karabakh conflict with opposition groups in jani forces, who are the rightful bans and lockdowns – to stem under the OSCE Minsk Group jan and Russia, said the written area, leading to casualties. the South Sudanese cap- owners of the occupied region. the pandemic, deeply affecting Co-Chairs,” EU foreign policy DNA statement. Aliyev congratulated Azerbaijan’s parliament declared ital Juba on Saturday to The OSCE Minsk Group -- co- economic activities, especially chief Josep Borrell said during Putin on his birthday and wished a state of war in some of its cities end decades of conflict in chaired by France, Russia, and tourism, travel, and manufac- Darfur, the Blue Nile, and his speech at the European BRUSSELS: Azerbaijani and him the best of health and suc- and regions following Armenia’s the US -- was formed in 1992 to Parliament plenary session. Russian leaders discussed the cess in his state activities for the border violations and attacks in the turing. After the peak period South Kordofan regions. find a peaceful solution to the of the pandemic in March and Borrell said the EU’s position ongoing fighting between Arme- development and prosperity of region. On Sept. 28, Azerbaijan de- conflict, but to no avail. A cease- The peace deal will help April, several countries eased is clear on Nagorno-Karabakh, nia and Azerbaijan over the Up- Russia. Putin thanked his Azer- clared partial military mobilization fire was agreed upon in 1994. Sudan continue to advance measures starting in May and which is “the fighting must per Karabakh conflict in a phone baijani counterpart for his atten- amid the clashes. The internation- Turkey has condemned Armeni- the political transition pro- June, and economic data began cess smoothly, Hua said in a stop,” urging both sides to call, the Azerbaijani Presidency tion and congratulation, it added. al calls for a halt to fighting have an occupation, and vowed sup - to turn positive again. statement, noting that Chi- start dialogue immediately. said on Wednesday. The ongoing clashes began on gone unanswered. Armenia has port for Azerbaijan. The report stressed that GDP na hopes all parties in Su- “The war is not an alternative. Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin Sept. 27, when Armenian forces continued its attacks on civilians Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Al- dan will implement it well. We have to push both parts to also exchanged views on the is- targeted civilian Azerbaijani set- and Azerbaijani forces, who are iyev has said Turkey must be in- growth is expected to recover China is ready to work with start negotiating without pre- sues related to prospects of bilat- tlements and military positions the rightful owners of the occupied volved in the process to resolve next year but there are uncer- the international community conditioning,” he said. eral relations between Azerbai- in the occupied Upper Karabakh region, as recognized by the UN. the decades-long conflict. tainties related to the pandem- to further play a construc- ic, such as the availability and tive role in promoting peace, distribution of a vaccine. “The stability, and development in Neo-Nazi recovery could be weaker than Sudan, she added. Libya’s rival groups agree on Another potential expected if the pandemic wors- leaders guilty ens, necessitating prolonged choosing sovereign positions Chinese COVID-19 restrictive measures and/or es- Sarkozy of running calating geopolitical tensions,” testifies over The dialogue, which began in the Moroccan city crime gang vaccine appears safe it added. The report’s GDP of Bouznika in September, has five participants growth expectation for the financing case ATHENS: After a trial lasting review, said the phase I EMDE ECA was minus 4.4% from GNA based in Tripoli, and five from HoR more than five years, the lead- DNA trails were conducted on for 2020 and 3.3% for 2021. 191 healthy participants international community to the Anti-Corruption Agency, ership of Greece’s neo-Nazi The World Bank expected the DNA party has been convicted of BEIJING: In a race to pro- aged between 18 and 59. largest decline in Montenegro DNA support the negotiation pro- and President And members duce medicine to treat running a criminal organi- “The safety and immuno- (minus 12.4%), Kosovo (minus PARIS: Former French Pres- cess in Bouznika. of the High Commission for deadly COVID-19, one more sation. Big crowds gathered genicity of the vaccine were 8.8%) and Albania (minus 8.4), ident Nicolas Sarkozy ap- RABAT: Delegates from Lib- “The question now is whether Elections, the President of the vaccine being developed evaluated within 28 days,” outside the court in Athens while only Tajikistan’s and Uz- peared again before the Paris ya’s two rival administrations this agreement will be imple- Supreme Court, and the Attor- by Chinese scientists has the paper said adding that Court of Appeals on Tuesday have announced that the sec- mented.” The delegations ney General”. In a statement, as the judges gave verdicts on bekistan’s economies are fore- 68 defendants. Golden Dawn shown “safe” results in the the participants were ad- over allegations he received ond round of talks culminated also agreed to implement Omran said the two delega- first phase of trials. cast to grow positively, by 1.6% secured 18 MPs in 2012, as ministered three doses substantial financing for his on criteria to select the heads Article 15 of the Sukhairat tions will continue their “con- The project funded by the each. “There were 44 ad- and 0.6%, respectively. Greeks were battered by a 2007 presidential campaign of sovereign positions in the Agreement, which was also sultative meetings in Morocco Chinese Academy of Med- verse reactions within the Turkey’s economy is expect- from ex-Libyan President country. The dialogue, which signed by Libyan rivals in to ensure the end of the transi- financial crisis. The criminal ical Sciences has done 28 days, most commonly ed to shrink 3.8% in 2020 and Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy began in the Moroccan city of Morocco in 2015. The article tional phase”. The first round inquiry into the party began “in-depth investigation of mild pain and redness at grow by 4% in 2021, according defended himself against mul- Bouznika in September, has stipulates that the House of of talks in Bouznika was held with the murder of an anti-fas- the safety and immuno- the injection site or slight to the report. ECA countries tiple charges including active five participants from the in- Representatives and the GNA at the beginning of last month cist rapper in 2013. Leader genicity” of an inactivated fatigue, and no abnormal include Albania, Armenia, and passive corruption, con- ternationally recognised Gov- must “reach a consensus on at the initiative of Morocco, Nikos Michaloliakos and six SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) variations were observed in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia cealment of embezzlement ernment of National Accord the occupants of the leader- which hosted the United Na- colleagues were convicted vaccine. A paper published 48 cytokines in the serum and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, of public funds, influence (GNA) based in Tripoli, and ship positions of the following tions-backed peace talks in of heading a criminal group. Tuesday by the Chinese samples of immunized sub- Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, peddling, illegal financing of five from the House of Repre- sovereign positions: Governor Sukheirat in 2015. Those Supporter Giorgos Roupakias scientists on medRxiv, a jects,” the study noted. Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the campaign and misuse of sentatives (HoR) based in the of the Central Bank of Libya, talks resulted in the parties was found guilty of murdering well-regarded server that It added that the potential Montenegro, North Macedo- company assets, according eastern city of Tobruk. President of the Audit Bureau, to the conflict reaching a an anti-racist musician and 15 quickly publishes preprints vaccine “was safe and im- nia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, to the French investigative Idris Omran, a member of the Head of the Administrative political agreement in which others were convicted of con- of medical research while munogenic for a population Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmeni- journal Mediapart. He is said HoR delegation, called on the Control Authority, Head of the GNA was formed. spiracy in the case. – DNA they are undergoing peer aged 18-59 years.” stan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. to have received a total of €50 million (US$58.6 million) in support in his run-up for the presidency of France. Denouncing the investigation as a conspiracy, Sarkozy has Pak-WB discuss cooperation on tariff rationalization said he is completely inno- cent. On Sept. 24, the Paris Talking about the tariff rationalization, Dawood said that the government had already revised the tariffs on raw materials and Court of Appeals ruled on the intermediaries with the objective of incorporating the remaining sectors in a phased manner, within the next three years case and validated the claims, moving the proceedings for- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan that the government had al - diaries with the objective of within the next three years. far greater emphasis on through this exercise as ward. The former president and World Bank (WB) on ready revised the tariffs on incorporating the remaining The advisor added that promoting Make in Paki - well as by focusing on ob - then appealed on Sept. 28, at- Wednesday discussed the raw materials and interme - sectors in a phased manner, the government was laying stan and export led growth jectives of product and geo - tempting to block the inquir- mutual cooperation on tar - graphical diversification. ies against him. The court iff rationalization, ease of Discussing the significance threw out his appeal. doing business reforms and of services industry, Dawood Sarkozy had not been heard E-Commerce activities under underscored that Pakistan by the court since June 2019, the Ministry’s E-Commerce had tremendous untapped but the investigation into his policy. The newly appointed potential of enhancing the alleged entanglement with Country Director of World exports of services, particu - Gaddafi began after allega- Bank for Pakistan, Najy larly the IT sector. tions of Sarkozy’s receipt of Benhassine, called on the He talked about the E-Com - funds were published by Me- Advisor to the Prime Minis - merce policy of the gov - diapart in 2012. The investi- ter on Commerce and Invest - ernment where the experi - gative outlet released a doc- ment, Abdul Razak Dawood, ence of World Bank could ument claiming that Sarkozy at Ministry of Commerce, be helpful in knowledge had been heavily financed by said a press release issued management as well as ena - the Libyan president. here. During the meeting, bling the Small and Medium Nine separate legal inquiries various matters for mutual Enterprises to introduce have been conducted into cooperation were discussed, E-Commerce platforms for the Sarkozy matter, including particularly support for in - enhanced market outreach. his detention and question- stitutional strengthening of The advisor also appreciated ing in March 2017 and again Ministry of Commerce and the technical support of World in March 2018. His trial has same on tariff rationaliza - Bank to Board of Investment re- been spurred on with the tion, ease of doing business garding Ease of Doing Business questioning of Ziad Takied- reforms, and E-Commerce and other business climate re- dine, a French-Lebanese activities under the Minis - forms. He underlined that arms dealer who is said to try’s E-Commerce policy. Pakistan would continue to have delivered two suitcas- The advisor shared an over - follow the reform goals with es stuffed with millions to view of different reforms the same momentum. Fur- Sarkozy, and his chief of staff and activities with the ther avenues of cooperation un- Claude Gueant over the end Country Director WB. der the Strategic Trade Policy of 2006 and start of 2007. Talking about the tariff ra - Framework were also discussed tionalization, Dawood said in the meeting. – APP IslamabadTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST MQM Briefs workers challenge Sheikh MONAL CEO FETES BUSINESSMEN ATC verdict Meshal DNA new crown KARACHI: Two MQM work- ers, Zubair aka Chariya and prince Abdul Rehman aka Bhola, moved on Wednesday ap- DNA peals in the Sindh High Court (SHC) challenging their KUWAIT CITY: The new conviction in the high-pro- emir of Kuwait, Sheikh file Baldia factory fire case. Nawaf, has named the The two convicts, who were country’s top security offi- sentenced to death by an an- cial, Sheikh Meshal al-Ah- ti-terrorism court (ATC) on mad al-Jaber Al-Sabah as September 22, filed the ap- the new crown prince, on peals through their lawyers, Wednesday. requesting the high court to The official Kuwait news strike down their conviction. agency said that the Al-Sa- The appellants stated in bah royal family “blessed” their pleas that the ATC Nawaf’s decision to appoint ignored key evidence while the new crown prince, one deciding the case. day before the parliament On September 22, the ATC decides in a session to con- had convicted Bhola and firm the move. Chariya on eleven counts, The 80-year-old Meshal has handing each of them death served as the deputy chief of sentences on two counts, life the Kuwait National Guard sentences on four counts, since the past 16 years. He 10-year prison term on two has kept out of the political counts as well as imprison- disputes between the Al-Sa- ment of seven, three and two bah family. years on three counts. The Political rows are not un- factory’s four employees common in a country like ISLAMABAD: CEO and Founder of Monal Group Luqman Ali Afzal hosted dinner for the outgoing and incoming Presidents – Shahrukh, Fazal Ahmed, Kuwait, which unlike other Arshad Mehmood and Ali Gulf states, enjoys a vi- of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Muhammad Ahmed and Sardar Yasir and their teams. A large number Mohammad – were found brant parliament that has of business people attended the dinner. Sardar Tanvir Ilyas Chairman Punjab Investment Board also attended. – DNA guilty of aiding the convicts legislative powers through in carrying out the arson which ministers can be attack that resulted in the kicked out. deaths of 264 people and Members of the royal fam- injuries to 60 others and ily have accused each oth- were sentenced to rigorous er over the past couple of Morocco, 'reference' for imprisonment for life on two years of corruption and po- counts, along with a fine of litical conspiracies. Rs0.2 million on each count. They were also directed to PIA announces peace and stability in Africa pay Rs27,77,353 as diyat to each of the victims’ heirs. 15% fare cut on However, the court exon- About this UN facility, the Minister noted that this "reference center", the only one established erated MQM leader Rauf Canada flights in Africa by the UN, aims to train and "disseminate" practices in the fight against terrorism Siddiqui, the then-provincial minister for commerce and DNA tions Office of Counter-Ter- continent as evidenced by industries, and three others DNA rorism). UNOCT program office in the number of terrorist from all charges. KARACHI: The national flag About this UN facility, the attacks (between 650 and Two-hundred-and-fifty-nine carrier, Pakistan Internation- RABAT: Morocco is "unques- Minister noted that this Morocco a ‘natural step’: UN 700 in 2012 against 4000 workers were burnt alive in al Airlines (PIA), on Wednes- tionably" positioned as a "reference center", the only currently), the number of a factory in Karachi’s Baldia day announced a 15 per cent RABAT: The establishment in Morocco of a Program Of- provider of regional stability one established in Africa by fice for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa of the victims which has increased Town on September 11, 2012. reduction of fares on its out- and a reference in the field of the UN, aims to train and by more than 3 times in The factory, Ali Enterpris- bound flights to Canada. United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) is a peace in Africa, said, Tuesday "disseminate" practices in “natural step” in reinforcing the kingdom’s counter-terror- recent years, in addition to es, is located on Hub River According to a spokesper- in Rabat, Minister of Foreign the fight against terrorism. the proliferation of terrorist Road and belongs to Abdul son for the airline, passen- ism capacity in Africa, said, Tuesday, UNOCT Under-Sec- Affairs, African Cooperation In this regard, the Minister retary-General, Vladimir Voronkov. groups in all sub-regions of Aziz Bhaila and his two sons, gers traveling to Toronto and Moroccan Expatriates, said that the signing of this the continent. Rashid Aziz and Shahid Aziz. from Allama Iqbal Interna- It is a “historic event” and a “logical” step forward, giv- Mr. Nasser Bourita. agreement and the upcom- en Morocco’s “leadership” in the UN counter-terrorism The headquarters Agree- German discount clothing re- tional Airport, Lahore and "Thanks to the Royal Vision, ing opening of this struc- ment for the establishment tailer KiK (Kunde ist König, Islamabad International efforts, the UN official said during the signing, via video- Morocco is unquestionably ture in Morocco have much conference, of a Headquarters Agreement for the estab- in Morocco of UNOCT's which in English translates Aiport through PIA flights positioned as a provider of significance. It is, according as well as the social and Programme Office for Coun- into ‘Customer is King’) was will be able to avail the lishment in Morocco of the UNOCT Program Office. regional stability and a ref- to Mr. Bourita, a recogni- economic fields. The agreement was inked, on the Moroccan side, by the ter-Terrorism and Training in the factory’s main customer. fare cut. erence in the field of peace tion of the comprehensive "This approach has become Africa was signed, via video- Earlier, on September 11, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mo- and stability at the level of and multidimensional ap- known and recognized at roccans abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita. – DNA conference, by Mr. Bourita the national flag carrier the Continent," Mr. Bour- proach put in place by the the regional and interna- and the Under-Secretary-Gen- Indian troops had reduced fare on in- ita told the press on the Kingdom in the fight against tional levels and the open- ing that under this triangu- scourge of terrorism. eral of the United Nations martyr two bound flights from Toronto sidelines of the signing of terrorism, an approach that ing of this office by the lar approach, the Kingdom This is an important signifi- Office of Counter-Terrorism, to Pakistan by up to 15 per a headquarters Agreement is distinguished by a "pre- United Nations in Morocco is a partner of international cance, Mr. Bourita said, in- Vladimir Voronkov. This Kashmiris cent. It also announced a for the establishment in the ventive dimension led with enshrines the recognition of organizations but also Af- sofar as this signing comes center reflects the ambition reduction of up to 20 per Kingdom of the Program professionalism by Moroc- this approach," he stressed. rican countries to develop at a time when Morocco to combine efforts to meet ISLAMABAD: In Indian il- cent in fares for senior Office for Counter-Terror- can security forces", an The second significance is training models, good prac- and the UN note the resur- the challenges posed by the legally occupied Jammu and citizens on domestic and ism and Training in Africa approach that concerns related to Morocco's Afri- tices at the continental lev- gence of the terrorist threat growing terrorist threat in Kashmir, Indian troops in inbound flights. of the UNOCT (United Na- both the religious sphere can policy, he went on, not- el, in order to confront the at the level of the African Africa in recent years. their fresh act of state ter- The PIA cut fare by up to rorism martyred two Kash- 20 per cent on domestic miri youth in Shopian dis- flights from Faisalabad to trict on Wednesday (today). Karachi by fixing one-way According to Kashmir Me- fare at Rs7,986, where- PM Imran behind dia Service, the troops mar- as, the airline decided to tyred the youth during a cor- charge Rs10,191 per ticket treason cases: don and search operation in on flights from Sukkur to Sugan area of the district. Islamabad. The operation was going on till the last reports came in. Shahid Khaqan The troops also continued ECC allows their cordon and search op- SNGPL for Shaheen Hanif / DNA erations in several other ar- ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Ab- eas of the territory. – APP recovery basi Wednesday has said that government is distributing treason certificates and it does not matter what ministers PAF a symbol of shortfall say, Prime Minister Imran Khan is behind treason cases. Talking to media person, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz of pride for Raja Pervaiz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi challenged nation: Murad ISLAMABAD: The Econom- government minister to come and arrest the ‘traitors’. “I ic Coordination Committee wanted to know who distributes certificate of patriotism so hujaat amza of the Cabinet has allowed that I can apply for one”, he asked. S H Sui Northern Gas Pipelines He also lashed out at Prime Minister Imran Khan and said ISLAMABAD: PAF fighter Limited for the recovery of “He did not know that sugar was being sold at Rs 110 per aircrafts carried out Road previous revenue shortfall kg, he did not know that unemployment was on the rise, the Runway operations on the as well as enabling SNGPL Prime Minister was not even aware that CPEC has been Islamabad Lahore motor- to manage the load of the closed.” way on Wednesday. Murad domestic and commercial Shahid Khaqan said that a case has been registered against Saeed, Federal Minister for sectors by diversion of the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and those who serve Communications & Post- Re-gasified Liquefied Natu- the country including two former prime minister of Paki- al Services was the Chief ral Gas in the approaching stan have become traitors today. Guest at the occasion. On winter. Adviser on Finance Traitors are the ones who stopped work on CPEC and in- his arrival at the venue, he and Revenue Dr. Abdul creased problems for masses, he said. was received by Air Vice Hafeez Shaikh chaired the The PML-N leader said that no one talks about public prob- Marshal Zaffar Aslam, Air ECC meeting in Islamabad lems and the prime minister is always thinking about arrest- Officer Commanding , Cen- on Wednesday. ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassdor Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul witnessing ground breaking ing opposition leaders. He also asked that will treason cases tral Air Command. The ECC allowed allo- of Panagah being set up with the help of TIKA. – DNA reduce problems being faced by public. Fighter jets along with cation of 8 MMCFD gas trainer aircraft from various from Mangrio discovery Squadrons of PAF, partici- and 4 MMCFD of gas from pated in the exercise. After Mithri gas discovery for landing on the carpeted Sui Southern Gas Compa- Erdogan’s speech gave courage to Kashmiris road, the aircraft were re- fueled before taking off for ny Limited. During the conversation, Council, which has adopted the then-Prime Minister The Committee also al- their respective bases. DNA Qureshi reaffirmed Paki- Pakistan stands by at least 11 resolutions since of Malaysia, joined Paki- Interacting with the partic- lowed OGRA to issue new stan’s determination to 1948 that call for an impar- stan Prime Minister Imran CNG Licenses to RLNG ipating ground and aircrew, ISLAMABAD: Foreign continue to play a positive Saudi Arabia: FM tial plebiscite to determine Khan to talk about Kashmir. the Federal Minister said based CNG stations with Minister Shah Mahmood role for regional peace and the wishes of the people in Last year, weeks after India the provision that the li- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi that Pakistan Air Force is Qureshi on Wednesday security, including in the has said that Pakistan stands by Saudi Arabia for its secu- the disputed state. scrapped Article 370 of the respected for its profession- censee would neither re- thanked Turkish President Afghan peace process. The In the last one year, Paki- erstwhile state of Jammu ceive indigenous gas or rity and integrity. In a telephonic conversation with his alism and is a true symbol of Recep Teyyip Erdogan for Turkish foreign minister Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud on Wednes- stan-ally Turkey has used and Kashmir, Erdogan had pride for the nation. He also can claim for its conver- raising the Kashmir dispute appreciated the steps tak- several platforms to raise raised the issue of Kashmir sion to indigenous gas. day, he said sanctity of Harmain is part of our faith. The lauded PAF personnel for in the United Nations Gen- en by Pakistan for regional Foreign Minister condemned attacks by Houthis on Sau- the issue of Jammu and at the UNGA 74th session living up to the expectation The ban on the issuance of eral Assembly, saying that peace, including its efforts Kashmir. However, India, and criticised the interna- new licenses was imposed di installations. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have of the nation on 27 Febru- his address has given “cour- for peace in Afghanistan. fully supported each other in difficult times. He said the time and again, has told tional community for failing ary, 2019, when it gave befit- since 2008. age and confidence” to op- Last month, President Er- the west-Asian country that to pay attention to the Kash- The ECC constituted a two countries have deep and historical relations. He said ting response to the enemy. pressed Kashmiris. dogan had, during his ad- similarity in perspectives of the two countries on various Kashmir is an internal mat- mir conflict. PAF regularly undertakes three-member committee to Qureshi, in a telephonic con- dress to the UN General ter of India. On day two of In a pre-recorded state- negotiate the price of wheat regional and global issues is quite encouraging. – DNA Road runway operations versation with his Turkish Assembly, termed the Kash- the high-level UNGA ses- ment, the leader said that as part of its operation- with the Russian Govern- counterpart Mevlüt Çavu- mir dispute between India eo-link to the 193-member “We are in favour of solving sion last month, the Turk- it is imperative to solve the ment for the further pro- al preparedness plan. Air soglu, thanked Ankara for its and Pakistan “a burning is- Assembly’s landmark 75th this issue through dialogue, ish President said, ‘The issue of Kashmir through Vice Marshal Zaffar Aslam curement of wheat. “consistent and categorical sue” and called for resolving session. “Steps taken follow- within the framework of Kashmir conflict, which is dialogue. “We are in favour Besides, 330,000 metric acknowledged the close co- stance on the Kashmir dis- it through dialogue. ing the abolition of the spe- the United Nations reso- also key to the stability and of solving this issue through ordination and support of tons of wheat when import- pute”. “It is a matter of sat- “The Kashmir conflict, cial status of Jammu-Kash- lutions and especially in peace of South Asia, is still dialogue within the frame- ed by Trading Corporation various civil and military de- isfaction that both the coun- which is also key to the sta- mir further complicated the line with the expectations a burning issue.’ work of the United Nations partments especially NHA, of Pakistan shall be distrib- tries share identical views on bility and peace of South problem,” he said, referring of the people of Kashmir,” At last year’s high-level resolutions, especially in uted equally among 3 re- FWO and Motorway Police, important regional and inter- Asia, is still a burning is- to the August 5, 2019, unilat- the Turkish leader said. The meeting of the General line with the expectations whose assistance played an cipient agencies, including national matters,” the foreign sue,” Erdogan had said in eral move by India to annex Kashmir dispute is on the Assembly, only Erdogan of the people of Kashmir,” PASSCO, Punjab and KP. instrumental role in con- minister told Çavusoglu. the speech he made via vid- the disputed territory. agenda of the UN Security and Mahatir Mohammed, Erdogan added. duct of this exercise. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]