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IslamabadTuesday, October 27, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Armenia breaks cease- Mandviwalla for Shireen Mazari accuses fire just minutes after boosting trade ties Opposition of peddling start: President Ilham with Hungary Indian narrative Briefs French envoy Erdogan urges French goods summoned to boycott DNA lodge protest ANKARA: Turkish Pres- ident Re- Civilized nations should respect cep Tayyip Erdogan Muslim sentiments, says Foreign has called on Turks Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to boycott French goods amid a row Ansar M Bhatti over France’s tougher Pakistan to stance on radical Islam. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday sum- take up matter In a televised speech, he moned French envoy Marc Barety to register urged world leaders to protest over the anti-Islam campaign a day with OIC protect Muslims “if there after Prime Minister Imran Khan denounced ISLAMABAD: CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik called on Saudi Arabian Ambassador is oppression against French President Emmanuel Macron for H.E. Nawaf Bin Saeed AlMalki. – DNA Muslims in France”. hurting sentiments of Muslims around the Shujat Hamza Mr Erdogan has angri - world. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special ly criticised his French Qureshi had also denounced the decision of Representative on Religious Harmony counterpart Emmanuel the French President for allowing display of Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has said the issue Macron for pledging to blasphemous cartoons. of blasphemous caricatures will be taken Ajit Doval hurls threats defend secular values. “Civilized nations should respect Muslim up at the forum of OIC. It comes after a French sentiments,” he added. The foreign minister In a tweet on Monday, he said France has teacher was murdered said he will take up the issue in the Organi- badly hurt the sentiments of Muslims in for showing cartoons of zation of Islamic Corporation (OIC) and pro- at Pakistan and China the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The Special the Prophet Muhammad pose declaring March 15 a “Day of Solidari- Representative said Prime Minister Imran in class. ty” to honour the 2019 Christchurch attack Khan has already raised the desecration of “It is not necessary that we only fight where you want to, France “will not give up in New Zealand. Qureshi’s comments follow sanctities at every forum. India will take the battle to where the threat originates” our cartoons”, President a statement by the Foreign Office ringing Tahir Ashrafi said love for holy Prophet Macron said earlier this alarm “at highly disturbing statements by Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) more than an- thinking holds that per- fight, on our soil as well as on Chinese President Xi Jin- week. certain politicians justifying such heinous ything else in the world is part of our faith. DNA haps we could have acted foreign soil, but not for our ping put out an equally stir- Continued on Page 06 proactively to nip security personal interests. But in the ring nationalistic message PDM NEW DELHI: India will threats. “It is not necessary interests of Parmarth spirit- on the anniversary of the fight not only on its own that we only fight where you uality,” Doval said. Korean War. “We will never misleading territory but also on foreign want to. India will take the “Ours is a civilization state. sit back and allow damage Senate condemns soil which becomes the battle to where the threat It is not based on any reli- to national sovereignty, the people source of a security threat, originates,” the NSA said, gion, language or sect. What security and development ISLAMABAD: Minister national security advisor summing up the doctrine of cannot be seen, what is the interests, and will never al- for Infor- Ajit Doval said in remarks what he called “New India”. foundation of this nation… is low anyone or any force to blasphemous sketches that struck many as signif- mation and Official sources, however, its culture,” he added. How- invade and divide the sacred Broadcast- During the session, the historic resolution was icant in the context of the emphasised that Doval was ever, coming on a day when territory of the motherland. ing Senator military standoff on the speaking more in the context RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat If such a serious situation Shibli Faraz presented by Leader of the House Shahzad Waseem Line of Actual Control. of civilisational ethos and his talked about China’s en- occurs, the Chinese people Monday said Addressing the Parmarth remarks were not directed croachment, Doval’s remarks will surely attack it head- of our faith. No Muslim the persons wanted by law Niketan ashram in Rishi- against anyone in the current struck many as reflecting the on,” he said. It could have Khayam Abbasi will tolerate disrespecting were making a condemna- kesh, Doval said while India context. “We never became government’s intent to apply been about the US, Taiwan of Prophet Muhammad ble attempt to mislead the has never attacked anyone aggressors to serve our per- the doctrine of pre-emption or India, the three big chal- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s (PBUH). people. In a tweet on social first, the new strategic sonal interests. We will surely to nip security threats. lenges to China at present. upper house (Senate) has The unanimous resolution media platform Twitter, he unanimously passed a reso- said that such measures said some opposition polit- lution condemning blasphe- hurt the feelings of Mus- ical parties for their politi- French mous caricatures in France. lims. The international com- Turkish cal interests were making Mandviwalla According to details, this munity must play its part in diplomats the mistake of instigating minister historic resolution was preventing such actions. people against the national presented by the Leader During the meeting, Senate advised institutions. for boosting ties calls on COAS of the House Dr. Shahzad are created between differ- Chairman Sadiq Sanjarani He said these institutions Waseem. The text of the ent religions. directed to hand over a copy to stay provided the basis for the resolution states that when It further stated that our of the resolution to the For- DNA integrity and security of with Hungary such measures are govern- love for the Prophet Mu- eign Office and the French indoors the country. Imran Khan RAWALPINDI: General ment-sponsored, divisions hammad (PBUH) is part Ambassador. Hulusi Akar (Retired), did not bow before these DNA parties before and he will Minister of National De - not do so in future as well, ISLAMABAD: The French fence of the Republic of he added. – APP diplomats residing in Is- Turkey called on Gen - EU provides over lamabad have been advised eral Qamar Javed Baj - to stay indoors keeping in wa, Chief of Army Staff Siraj calls for view the recent blasphe- (COAS). €1m to flood victims mous cartoons issue. During the meeting, OIC meeting According to details the views were exchanged The funding will help address the most French diplomats are re- on issues of mutual in - Khayam Abbasi quired not to attend public terest including regional pressing needs of close to 175,000 people gatherings and functions stability as well as de - ISLAMABAD: Senator Sir- in the hardest hit provinces in order to avoid any un - fence and security coop - aj-ul-Haq, toward incident because eration. Chief of Army from the EU will enable our partners on Ameer of Ja- public sentiments on the countries will help enhance Staff said that both hujaat amza the ground to scale up their operations maat-e-Islami S H cartoons issue are highly Staff Report \ DNA business and trade ties. countries share great and deliver vital assistance to those most said that the charged. He said that in addition to history of brotherly re - ISLAMABAD: The European Union has in need, helping them to get back on their actions of The diplomats have been ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Parliamentary Groups he lations which is being allocated 1.15 million (over 220 million feet at the earliest possible.” France hurt asked to wait for the proper of Hungary H.E Mr. Béla would like to visit Hungary transformed into endur- Pakistani Rupee) in response to the dev - The aid will support the United Nations the feelings of 1.52 billion moment in order to resume Fazekas made a courtesy officially, along with a busi- ing partnership. astating monsoon rains and floods that World Food Programme (WFP), a consor- Muslims. He said that it is their work outside the mis- call on Deputy Chairman ness delegation to explore The dignitary commend- swept across large parts of Pakistan be- tium of INGOs working together in the important to hold an OIC sion. It may be mentioned Senate, Saleem Mandviwal- business and trade oppor- ed the role of Pakistan tween August and September. Alliance 2015 (CESVI, ACTED and CON- meeting on this issue. here that the Foreign Of- la in his Chamber at Parlia- tunities between the two for regional peace and The funding will help address the most CERN Worldwide) and the International Senator Siraj-ul-Haq de- fice on Monday called the ment House, Islamabad and countries. stability, especially the pressing needs of close to 175,000 people Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent manded from the govern- French envoy and handed exchanged views over trade, He showed reservations efforts of Pakistan Army in the hardest hit provinces of the country. in providing much-needed assistance to the ment of Pakistan to boy- over Pakistan’s reaction. investment and other issues towards the current USD in battling the scourge This is part of a multi-donor response that most affected people. cott all French products The envoy was told that of mutual interest. 30 million Hungarian in- of terrorism. will support over 420,000 people. This includes the distribution of emergen- and expel its ambassador the French president’s re- Deputy Chairman Senate, vestments in the Pakistan “We stand by the people of Pakistan, many cy food assistance, cash transfers, shelter from the country. Pakistan marks have greatly hurt Saleem Mandviwalla while and stressed the need for Public holiday of whom have suffered tremendous losses repair toolkits, clean water supplies and should take the lead in the sentiments of the people. discussing trade and invest- it to be increased. He in the wake of the floods,” said Bernard other essential relief items. OIC on this matter, the JI Even the Prime Minister ment opportunities with stressed the need for pro- on 12th Rabi Jaspers-Faijer, head of the EU Civil Pro- It will also ensure access to sanitation facil- Ameer added. of Pakistan had to issue a Switzerland said that im- motion of tourism between tection and Humanitarian Aid Operations ities and good hygiene practices for those strong worded statement. proving inter-parliamentary the two countries as well. ul Awwal Office in Islamabad. “This contribution hit by the floods. relations between the two Continued on Page 06 Staff Report Inside... ISLAMABAD: The inte- rior ministry on Monday Pakistan’s support to continue for Kashmiris, announced a nationwide Pakistan keen to cement ties with Kabul: PM public holiday on 12th says president – Page 02 It was the Afghan people’s prerogative to elect officials and choose the government, the prime minister noted Rabi ul Awwal. According to a notification stressed that Pakistan was the have many ties and friendships decided to accept and cooper- and chambers from Afghanistan. Mazari accuses issued by the ministry, on Opposition of peddling Naveed Miraj second-most affected country there so I tried a lot in the begin- ate with whoever Afghan people He stressed that restoration of Indian narrative “especially in the last 18 years”. ning until I realized the ideologi- bring to power.” peace in the neighbouring coun- Friday, October 30, all – Page 03 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister “The past serves only one pur- cal differences.” The premier stressed that the re- try was not just beneficial to Af- federal government insti- Imran Khan on Monday said pose: to teach us,” he reflected. “But we will keep trying,” he gion’s future depended on trade ghans but to Pakistanis as well tutions will remain closed. ICCI hopes R3 project “It is notified for gener- to start a new era Pakistan would cooperate and “Those who are stuck in the past said, adding that the cur- ties between the two states. specially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of development strengthen ties with Kabul re- ruin their future.” rent hateful campaign “Economic revival will which was hit the most by the al information that Fri- – Page 04 gardless of who takes the office. The premier said it was time to against Muslims was bring employment. We wave of terrorism. day 30th October, 2020 “It was the Afghan people’s pre- analyse the gains and losses of unprecedented in need to focus on wealth The prime minister said no coun- shall be public holiday 27th October the black on the occasion of Eid day for Kashmir rogative to elect officials and the past. “Pakistan has learned India. “Over eight creation by allowing try in the world was trying as hard – Page 05 choose the government, the from history that no foreign force million Kashmiris industries and backing as Pakistan to restore peace in Milad-un-Nabi (12th Ra- prime minister noted. can influence the narrative in Af- remain in an open business community.” Afghanistan. “My government’s bi-ul-Awwal 1442 AH) Seminar to throughout the country,” commemorate the Addressing the two-day ‘Paki- ghanistan. “Afghans make their jail.” “Afghanistan is our nat- priority has been to push for di- stan-Afghanistan Trade and In- own decisions. Outside interfer- “So, we are suspi- ural partner,” said Imran, alogue. We first brokered talks read the notice. “Kashmir Black Day” Muslims around the – Page 06 vestment Forum 2020’ seminar ence is never successful.” cious of New Delhi adding that he had direct- between Taliban and the United in Islamabad, Imran said Afghan- Speaking of the past, the prime using Afghan soil to ed Advisor on Commerce States government and now with world celebrate the birth Armenia breaks cease- istan was part of the Mughal em- minister lamented Narendra design terrorist activ- Abdul Razzak Dawood to the Afghan government.” of Prophet Muhammad fire just minutes after pire. “The nomads would travel Modi administration in India. ities to destablise discuss matters of “Our government, armed and in- (PBUH), known in Arabic start: Ilham as the Mawlid al-Nabawi – Page 07 from Central Asia to India and “Never has India seen a govern- Pakistan,” mutual co- telligence forces are trying their back for economic activities. ment so anti-Muslim. The RSS said operation best to ensure peace returns to holiday and locally as Eid Naik Saif Ali Janjua Even the official language of the propagate ethnic cleansing of Imran. with the the war-torn country,” said the Milad un Nabi, on the 12th Shaheed remembered Mughal court was Farsi.” Muslim.” “ Y e t , visiting premier, adding that he envi- of Rabi ul Awwal, which is – Page 08 PM Imran regretted the 40-year- “I know India the best,” he con- w e dele- sioned Central Asia similar to Eu- the third month in the Is - old conflict in Afghanistan and tinued. “Because of cricket, I h a v e gates rope with friendly borders. lamic lunar calendar. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Pak Navy Briefs establishes free medical Court hears KPT illegal DNA KARACHI: In continuation to PN efforts for uplift of health recruitment standards along the Coast- al areas prominently under case COVID-19 scenario, Pakistan KARACHI: The National Ac- Navy in collaboration with countability Bureau (NAB) Rotary Club International, on Monday submitted a Al-Mustafa Trust &Sahil Wel- report in accountability fare Association established court here about declaring a Free Medical & Eye Camp former minister for ports at Mubarak Village, Karachi. and shipping Babar Ghauri A qualified and dedicated a proclaimed offender The team of doctors comprising accountability court in Ka- Eye Specialist, Medical Spe- rachi was hearing the refer- cialist and GDMOs exam- ence of illegal recruitment ined the patients on modern and misuse of power in diagnostic equipment and Karachi Port Trust (KPT). extended free consultation. Sindh Assembly member The patients were also pro- Javed Hanif, Rauf Akhtar vided with free medicine and Farooqui and other accused minor surgical and dental have been arrested in the procedural treatments. In case. Former federal minis- addition, Patients were com- ter and MQM leader Babar prehensively briefed and Ghauri has been absconder enlightened about common in the case. The NAB pros- infectious diseases and their ecutor presented a report preventive measures particu- with regard to the action on larly on COVID-19 pandemic. declaring the absconding Beside, patients were also former minister Ghauri a educated about maintaining proclaimed offender. personal health & hygiene, The prosecutor informed child health care and sanita- tion of living areas. the court that under Sec- RAWALPINDI: Minister of State for Climate Change Ms. Zartaj Gul Wazir visited RCCI. President RCCI Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mirza tion 88, the accountability briefed the minister about different initiatives of Chamber towards Green building such as Water conservation and recharge, Solar bureau is taking action to system, paperless environment and many others. Minister congratulated the Chamber and offered her utmost support for the chamber. Faisalabad: seize properties of the ac- Group Leader Mr. Sohail Altaf elaborated the need for a supportive environment for the business community. During the visit DC reviews cused person. “The bureau Vice President Mr. Shahraiz Malik and Former President Mr. Raja Amir were also present. – DNA still waiting for reports from some districts of Punjab and security plan Balochistan,” NAB prosecu- for Eid e Milad tor said. Former KPT chair- man Javed Hanif’s counsels Pakistan’s support to continue Ishfaq Mughal filed a plea in court seeking permission for their client FAISALABAD: Deputy Com- to go abroad for his medical missioner Muhammad Ali treatment. The court issued called on the members of notices to the prosecution for Kashmiris, says president Central Milad Committee. and the NAB over the ap- Additional Deputy Commis- plication. The witness could “On 5 August 2019, India moved to alter the disputed status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and sioner General / Assistant not appear before the court Kashmir (IIOJK) and change its demographic structure,” he said Commissioner Sadar Umar over a petition of counsels Maqbool and other officers of the accused with regard ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif forces, holding 8 million Kash- besides President Milad to amendment in the NAB Alvi while reaffirming Pakistan’s miris, have turned the occupied Committee Munir Ahmad Ordinance. The court ad- unflinching support to the peo- territory into the world’s largest Noorani, Patron Gener- journed further hearing of ple of Indian Illegally Occupied open prison,” he added. al Waheed Khaliq Ramay, the case until November 09. Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) The president said India’s Naveed Akram, Muhammad in their just struggle said that inhuman military siege, con - Imran Madani, Malik Akbar this support and solidarity will tinued blockade, continuing Ali, Ali Ejaz Qadri, Moham- Polio drive continue until the Kashmiris torture and brutal repression mad Binyamin, Mohammad starts in achieve their legitimate right to and attempts to change the Irfan Gujjar, Mian Arshad self-determination. demographic structure of the Mahmood Sadhe Mian, Ma- Balochistan “I would like to assure my occupied territory, have shown lik Bakhsh Elahi and other Kashmiri brothers and sisters, the real face of the Hindutva - members attended. QUETTA: Coordinator that we honour their sacrifices driven RSS-BJP regime and its Welcoming the members of Emergency Operation and salute their indomitable extremist designs. the Central Milad Commit- Centre (EOC) Balochistan spirit as we observe this Black The international media and tee, the Deputy Commission- Rashid Razzaq has said that Day. We also reaffirm our un - human rights organizations er said that administrative and security measures have four days Polio campaign flinching support to the people continue to document the trag - have started on Monday been taken by the district of IIOJK in their just struggle,” edy of Kashmir as it goes on administration for the cele- in all 33 districts of Ba- he said in his message on Kash - Council Resolutions. pied Jammu and Kashmir (IIO - cil (UNSC) resolutions, and In - unfolding, he added. lochistan. All preparations bration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi mir Black Day being observed He said, “On this day 73 years JK) and change its demograph - dia’s own solemn commitments “Despite the horrendous nature throughout the district how- have been completed for on Tuesday (October 27). ago, Indian Security forces land- ic structure,” he added. made bilaterally to Pakistan as and scale of Indian atrocities, the Anti-Polio drive in Ba- ever the cooperation of the The president added that this ed in Srinagar to illegally occupy The president said the illegal well as to the people of occu - and facing the worst form of In - members of the civil society lochistan. “More than 2.5 support and solidarity would the territory and subjugate peo- and unilateral Indian actions pied Jammu and Kashmir. dian state –terrorism, the peo- million children of less is essential so that the bless- continue until the Kashmiris ple of Jammu and Kashmir in have been rejected by the “For more than a year now, ple of IIOJK have demonstrated ed birthday of the Prophet than five years would be achieve their legitimate right clear violation of international Kashmiri people, by Pakistan Kashmiris have been prisoners remarkable courage, strength administered with polio Muhammad (peace be upon to self-determination as en - law and humanitarian norms.” and by the international com - in their own homes, aliens in and resilience. They have proved him) could be celebrated in drops, during the anti-po- shrined in the international “On 5 August 2019, India munity for being in violation their own land, and unable to that India cannot break their will lio drive launched in the a peaceful atmosphere with law, United Nations Charter moved to alter the disputed of international law, relevant walk freely on their own streets. with the use of brute force,” he full religious devotion, re- province, EOC said. As and the relevant UN Security status of Indian Illegally Occu - United Nations Security Coun - Over 900,000 Indian occupation maintained. – APP spect and dignity. many as 10585 teams have been deployed to vaccinate children under the age of five,” Rashid Razzaq said ‘PDM pursuing Amir Sajjad Syed, Asif Ali Bhatti elected unopposed adding that at least 8988 Mobile teams, 941 fixed DNA and 594 transit teams have enemy’s agenda’ been tasked in whole prov- ISLAMABAD: Amir Sajjad ince to make sure that all ister Usman Buzdar said Syed and Asif Ali Bhatti have children are administered DNA that Prime Minister Imran been elected unopposed as with polio drops. “In order Khan has given a new iden- President and general secre - to ensure strict security to LAHORE : Chief Minis- tity to Southern Punjab. tary of Rawalpindi Islamabad ter (CM) Punjab Usman prevent any unforeseen sit- He said that the Punjab Union of Journalists respec - Buzdar has said that a vi- government has resolved uation, Balochistan Levies tively. The entire panel was force, Police and Frontier cious conspiracy is being the issues of students of Corps (FC) have also been hatched to weaken Paki- Balochistan on priority also elected unopposed. Apart deployed by the provincial stan by making national basis. Yesterday, Federal from RIUJ Election Commit - government to protect the institutions controversial. Minister for Information tee Chairman Iqbal Jafri, it polio workers,” he noted In a statement, he said and Broadcasting Shibli consists of 4 members Ahsan adding religious scholars that state institutions are Faraz had hit out at the Pa- Premi, Nisar Hussain Sheikh, are also taking part to per- our pride and we will foil kistan Democratic Move- Athar Rizvi and Samad Salik. suade the parents who nor- every conspiracy against ment (PDM), an alliance of With the signatures of Iqbal unopposed after withdraw- Later, four candidates with - tion papers for RIUJ elections mally refuse to administer them. The nation will nev- political opposition parties Jaffery, Chairman, Election ing of nomination papers drew their nomination papers were received from 15th Octo - the polio drops. er forgive those elements – saying “PDM is the third Committee 21-2020. from other candidates. While on the due date. As a result, ber to 19th October. The final who are raising allegations part of the axis of evil with According to the final list of no candidate has filed nom - Rubina Shaheen, Javed Ahmed list of candidates was posted Telenor against the state institu- India and Israel against Pa- candidates released, Presi- ination papers against Tariq Malik, Idrees Ahmed Awan, on October 24 in RIUJ elec - tions. He said that those kistan”. Talking to media dent Amir Sajjad Syed Sec - Ali Work and Zia-ul-Murtaza Asma Nawaz, Afshan Qureshi, tions, 26 candidates submitted collaborates who are targeting the in- in Islamabad, the federal retary Asif Ali Bhatti and Bhervi for the two seats of Izhar Khan Niazi, Nabi Baig, their nomination papers out of stitutions will not succeed minister had slammed op- Finance Secretary Hanif Reh - Joint Secretary. Fourteen Ali Akhtar, Imrana Sagar Ko - which 9 candidates withdrew with Garena in their nefarious designs. position leaders for attack- man have been elected unop - candidates submitted their mal, Hina Durrani were elect - their nomination papers and Free Fire “PDM is working on an- ing the country’s integrity posed while Syed Aun Shirazi nomination papers for the 10 ed unopposed as members of 17 candidates were elected un - ti-state agenda.”Chief Min- and institutions. and Maira Imran were elected seats of the governing body. the governing body. Nomina - opposed. DNA ISLAMABAD: Telenor Paki- BRT bus develops stan, being at the forefront of innovation remains com- mitted to enabling the youth fault a day after by connecting them to what matters most through per- sonalised digital solutions resumption and experiences. Strength- not unusual, adding fault ening this resolve, in yet an- DNA hampering the operation other industry first,Telenor would be fixed on a top Pakistan has collaborated PESHAWAR: Only a with Garena for Free Fire priority without any delay. day after the Bus Rapid Continental Series (FFCS) He told Independent Urdu 2020 andco-partnered for the Transit (BRT) service that an issue was devel- Asia Series Pakistan Qualifier was resumed following a oped in the clutch and 2020 tournaments launched month-long inspection by that has been fixed for the first time in Pakistan. the experts, a bus plying Khan said that BRT Pesha- This collaboration in the on the corridor broke war was a milestone pro- e-sports ambit will support down on Sunday and the ject of the government, Garena in hosting and organ- passengers travelling in adding that TransPesha- isingEsport events nation- it have to be shifted to war believed in providing wide, offering contextualised another one. the best transport servic- content to help explore the The BRT service was es to the citizens. talent and nurture the mo- suspended in mid-Sep- The spokesperson said bile gaming community of tember due to rising inci - TransPeshawar experts Pakistan. Garena Free Fire is dents of fire eruption on one of the biggest use cases of and bus company experts the buses. The company Mobile Gaming in Pakistan. It were on toes to resolve became the most downloaded experts were then asked any issue, which may mobile game with over 100 by the provincial govern - emerge. million daily active users glob- ment to conduct an audit It is pertinent to mention ally and received the award for of the buses and after a here that no unauthor- “Best Popular Vote Game” by review, the service was ized person or vehicle is Google Play in 2019. Garena resumed on Saturday. allowed inside the main has recently launched the Pa- Spokesperson TransPe- corridor route of BRT. kistan Serverto help optimise shawar Umair Khan The spokesperson urged the gameplay while establish- played down the recent in- people to follow all rules ing their presence in the gam- cident and said that minor and regulations in the ing community of Pakistan. faults in operations were best interest of the public. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, October 27, 2020 Holy Family Briefs holds breast cancer Rupee gains seminar against DNA US dollar RAWALPINDI: Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The ex- Tehreek Insaf (PTI) North change rate of Pakistani ru- Punjab Women wing chap- pee strengthened by 31 pai- ter here on Monday ar- sas against US dollar in the ranged a seminar on breast interbank trading on Mon- cancer awareness at Holy day and closed at Rs161.05 Family Hospital. Speakers against the previous day’s at a seminar stressed the closing of 161.36. need for educating women Meanwhile according to Fo- about self-examination in rex Association of Pakistan, order to avoid them from the buying and selling rates breast cancer. A large num- of dollar in open market were ber of faculty members of recorded at Rs160.5 and Medical research, students, Rs161.5 respectively. In in- nursing and paramedics at- terbank trading, the price of tended the seminar . euro depreciated by 22 pai- Speaking on the occasion, sas and closed at Rs190.44 Parliamentary Secretary against the last day’s trading for National Health Servic- of Rs191.05, State Bank of es Regulation Dr Nosheen Pakistan reported. Hamid was chief guest. She The Japanese Yen lost one underlined the need to ed- paisa and closed at Rs1.53, ucate women about self-ex- whereas a decrease of Rs amination because breast 1.67was witnessed in the cancer does not affect only exchange rate of British a women but whole of the Pound which was traded at family bears the conse- Rs 209.54 as compared to quences in terms of social its last closing of Rs211.21. and financial impacts. The exchange rates of Emir- Speaking on the occasion, ates Dirham and Saudi Riyal Vice-Chancellor Rawalpin- declined by 09 paisas each di Medical University Dr to close at Rs 43.84 and Rs Muhammd Umer said that 42.94 respectively. – APP according to the WHO, if the breast cancer contin- Residents ues to grow at the present ISLAMABAD: RCCI organised Breast Cancer awareness session (Pink Day) today at the Chamber. Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah University rate, the number of deaths advised to Ms. Saima Hamid was the Chief guest and Ms. Noor Azida Azmi (Spouse of Malaysian High Commissioner) was the guest of honour. from cancer will increase to President RCCI Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mirza and Group Leader Mr. Sohail Altaf also gave the key note speech. – DNA more than 13.1 million by use amensty 2030 worldwide. The VC said that cancer is a scheme killing disease, but is curable RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi if diagnosed at earlier stage. Cantonment Board (RCB) Deputy Director Medical Mazari accuses Opposition Research center Dr Shaz- has advised the owners of il- legal residential buildings to ia Zeb and Dr Uzma Hayat get regularized the building also spoke on the occasion maps without fines. Accord- and highlighted the impor- ing to a RCB spokesman, tance of holding such sem- the board had launched an of peddling Indian narrative inars that creates awareness amnesty scheme for illegal among women about this residential buildings under Mazari’s statement comes days after Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval warned sensitive disease. which the owners had been At the end, President PTI asked to legalise their that his country will use its own and foreign territory in its fights against enemies North Punjab Shabana Fiaz illegal structures without thanked the participants for fines. The amnesty scheme es,” she said in a tweet. “Is it just fight, that is also not mandatory. A day later, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam attending the seminar. was announced for illegal DNA a coincidental unity of purpose We fight where we feel the threat Pakistan (JUI-P) leader Owais Noo- structures of domestic units, between India’s NSA and PDM?” is coming,” the Bharatya Janata rani sought an independent state Progress on constructed before 2015, he ISLAMABAD: In a fresh attack on The government and Opposition Party (BJP) leader told a religious for Balochistan at PDM’s jalsa in added. The owners of the the Pakistan Democratic Move- are embroiled in a war of words gathering in Risikesh on Saturday. Quetta. PML-N vice-president Mar- journalist’s illegal buildings would pay a ment (PDM), Minister for Human that intensified with PDM taking “We have never done it for self- yam Nawaz also met with affected fee of Rs2500 to have their Rights Shireen Mazari on Monday to the streets. Mazari’s statement ish reasons. We will fight a war families and highlighted the missing abduction building map made by an ap- accused the Opposition of ped- comes days after Indian Nation- on our land and others’ land too persons issue during her stay in the proved architect which would dling the Indian narrative. al Security Advisor Ajit Doval but not our selfish reasons but southwestern province. Balochistan submitted be submitted to the Board for “So [Ajit] Doval threatens hybrid warned that his country will use for the highest good of others. Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan ISLAMABAD: The Inspector formal approval, he said and war and LOC inside Pakistan and its own and foreign territory in its You said we have never attacked also expressed concerns over Noo- General of Police (IGP) Is- informed that three field suddenly PDM’s Noorani talks of fights against enemies. anyone and there are many views rani’s remarks. “PDM is speaking in lamabad on Monday submit- offices had been set up in breaking away Balochistan, Mar- According to Times of India, Dov- about it,” he continued. “If there Quetta to make Balochistan a sep- ted a progress report of joint Allahabad for the residents yam discusses issues of enforced al said India will take the battle to is a threat to the country, then we arate state,” he wrote, questioning investigation team (JIT) to of Ward Number 1 & 10, Val- disappearance while Nawaz Sharif where the threat originates. “We should have attacked as it is im- the JUI-P leader’s narrative. “Is it the Supreme Court (SC) per- ley Road for Ward Number seeks to sow mutiny in armed forc- will fight where you want us to portant to save the country.” BJP jalsa or PDM?” taining to the investigation 2,3,4,8 & 9 and ‘Baraf Kha- about abduction of a Senior na, Masrial Road’ for Ward PNCA to Journalist Matiullah Jan. Number 5, 6 & 7. He said, AIOU examinations The report stated that the special awareness campaign hold cultural Teachers Association lauds kidnappers couldn’t be iden- had also been launched tified in the video clips sur- through banners, posters of spring 2020 activities today faced regarding the incident and newspapers ads. – APP appointment of Dr Ikram ISLAMABAD: In connec- of abduction of journalist. tion with "Black Day", Pa- ISLAMABAD: Federal Gov- sector. Talking to APP on incre the problems of teach- The National Database Reg- from Nov 2 ernment Teachers Associ- Monday, President FGTA ing and non-teaching staff of ulatory Authority (NADRA) Rs 820,000 also been uploaded on the kistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will hold ation (FGTA) on Monday Malik Ameer Khan said the government schools. had expressed disability to DNA university website as well. welcoming the appointment permanent appointment He lauded initiative of identify the accused from fine imposed Those students who have cultural activities to ex- press solidarity with the of Dr Ikram Ali Malik as of DG FDE was the proof Prime Minister Imran Khan the video clips as the foot- on 600 SOPs ISLAMABAD: Final exami- not yet received roll num- new Director General (DG), of pro educational policies for giving approval to the age was taken through the nations of all post graduate ber slips through postal ser- Kashmiris today. In collobration with Min- Federal Directorate of Edu- of Pakistan Tehree-i-Insaf summary of Ministry of Fed- sub-standard cameras. violators programs offered in spring vices may download these cation (FDE) has expressed (PTI) government. eral Education for appoint- The report said that NAD- 2020 semester including from the website which istry of Kashmir Affairs ABBOTTABAD: The district and Gilgit-Baltistan, the the hope that pending is- The previous governments ment of Dr Ikram Ali Malik RA and NHA didn’t answer ADE, ADC, PGD, BS, B would be acceptable in the sues of teachers would be had appointed FDE chiefs as new head of FDE, saying the letter of JIT which was administrations in Hazara di- Ed, M Ed, MA and MSc event will highlight the vision implementing the COV- examination halls. Con- resolved on priority basis. on adhoc basis which that now a professional ed- written in August. The inves- will commence from 2nd troller Examination further plight of Kashmiris in the ID-19 SOPs in letter and spirit The Association also ex- proved to be disastrous for ucationist will look after tigators had sought the foot- November, 2020. Moreo- instructed the students to occupied valley. imposed Rs 820,000 fine in pressed the gratitude that education sector. more than 400 schools, col- age of three toll plazas from ver, the final examinations strictly observe COVID-19 The artists of PNCA will 600 violators and sealed 16 this induction will bring im- These adhoc base appoint- leges of the Islamabad Cap- NHA while the NARDA was of BA (Associate Degree) SOPs in the examination hold a puppet show to shops while issued warnings provement in the education ments were main reason to ital Territory (ICT). – APP asked to provide the address programs have already been halls. Wearing of face masks highlight the sufferings of to 2500 individuals. According of five people. commenced on 26th Octo- and social distancing within the Kashmiri people in Oc- to Commissioner Hazara Divi- cupied Kashmir. An exhibi- The report added that Geo ber. According to Controller the examination halls have fencing expert of Intel- sion Riaz Khan Mahsud told Examinations, roll number been made mandatory for tion of paintings will also ICT police devises security a video conference with all be arranged to reflect the ligence Bureau (IB) had slips have been dispatched both the students as well as traced out 121,000 mobile divisional commissioners that to the students and have exam invigilation staff. brutalities and massive hu- plan for Eid Milad ul Nabi 9000 shops, markets, malls, man rights violations being numbers at the time of inci- transport vehicles, bus stands committed by the Indian ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police Monday chalked out an elaborate security plan for main pro- dent. There was no safe city (addas), public gatherings, res- troops to suppress the in- cession of Eid Milad ul Nabi on 12th Rabi ul Awal (October 30) and to ensure strict patrolling camera at the place of inci- taurants, marriage halls and digenous freedom struggle for religious gatherings in the city. The decision for comprehensive security arrangements dent, it further said. – APP petrol stations were checked of Kashmiris brothers,an were made in meeting presided over by IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar which was during the last three days. official said on Monday. also attended by DIG (Headquarters) Muhammad Saleem, AIGs Special Branch, Operations, IESCO To highlight progress on He said that photographs SSPs Traffic, Security, Headquarters, CTD, Additional SP and SPs of various zones. IGP di- price control efforts, the will also be displayed to rected DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed to ensure comprehensive security arrangements issues power Commissioner told that the narrate the struggle of on the occasion. He asked for monitoring and surveillance of the processions through drone officers of district admin- Kashmiri innocent people and CCTV cameras and to deploy teams of CTD as well as falcon on important points. Ac- suspension istrations and other con- who are fighting for their cording to the plan the contingents of capital police and personnel of other law enforcement schedule cerned departments and independence and rights of agencies will perform patrolling and security duties on this occasion and main procession authorities have checked self-determination. – APP starting from Sector G-7 will be completely cordoned off through heavy deployment. – DNA ISLAMABAD: The Islama- about 3000 shops, sealed bad Electric Supply Company 220 shops and fined Rs one (IESCO) on Monday issued million to 150 shop keepers power suspension schedule for overcharging. for Tuesday for various areas Mahsud further informed of its region due to necessary that following the provincial No talks possible without Kashmir’s consent maintenance and routine de- government’s directions velopment work. 13 Sasta Bazars have been ‘Whenever any talks started with India, kashmiri will be third party in the dialogue, According to IESCO spokes- set up in Hazara Division person, the power supply of wherein all essential edible because without kashmiri no dialogue will be successful between the two countries’ different feeders and grid items including wheat flour, dia is on a war frenzy, while Paki- countries. In occupied Kashmir, like Ghazwa Badar without consid- revived the Kashmir issue in the stations would remain sus- Ghee, sugar, pulses, rice, Fiaz Chaudhry stan is a responsible nuclear pow- youth are being martyred every ering the number of Indian troops, UN Security Council. pended for the period from fruits and vegetables were er, he added. He further clarified day, women and children are not Sardar Masood said, that Mus- The people, including politicians, 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, made available for general RAWALPINDI: A special cere- that there is no bilateral talks with safe from Indian barbarism. Indian lims, Hindus, Sikhs and Christians should launch a global campaign Chhaji Mar, Mathial, Sang- consumers at the govern- mony was arranged to celebrate India. Whenever any talks started army has imprisoned more than are like finger of a hand which can to take the Kashmir issue to the jani-2, Shahullah Dutta-2, ment notified prices. Kashmir Youm-e-Azadi at Punjab with India, kashmiri will be third 14,000 Kashmiri youth in camps. become a punch for India. world. The President of Azad Kash- Shahullah Dutta, Sangjani, He added that general people Council of the Arts. President party in the dialogue, because Azad Kashmir fought and became Sardar Masood Khan thanked the mir said that he was grateful to all Paswal, Valley, Bohi Ghar, were being informed about of Azad Jamu & Kashmir Sardar without kashmiri no dialogue will independent from India. The government of Pakistan and said Pakistanis for celebrating the foun- Salargah, Museum, Danda availability of essential food Masood Khan presided over the be successful between the two youth of Kashmir fought valiantly that after fifty years, Pakistan has dation day of Azad Kashmir. Chair- Shah Bilawal, Chakri , Ar- items on subsidized rates at ceremony Chairman Kashmir man Kashmir committee Shehriar salan Poultry Farm, SPD, sasta bazaras by installing Committee Shahiryar Afridi was Afridi said that the super powers of Priyal, Bani, Katarian, Holy banners etc. on different pub- chief guest and Mishal Malik was the world need to open their eyes, Family, F-Block, Chakra, lic places as well as through guest of honor. While addressing what is going on in Indian occupied Model Town, Pepsi, Sarwar other media. He thanked the the ceremony, Azad Kashmir Pres- Kashmir. India has heated up the Shaheed, Swan Industrial, CS who expressed satisfac- ident Sardar Masood Khan said market of oppression and barba- RCCI, Bahr Kalial, Mahuta tion over performance of that, war had imposed on us be- rism in the occupied valley. Mishal Feeders, from 08:30 am to Hazara Division and issued cause of Kashmir. If India looked Malik said that, until we don’t get 12 noon Sangjani Dual Cir- directions for maintaining toward Azad Kashmir with evil crazy for freedom. We won’t be cuit, Pind Pran Dual Circuit, the achievements of the di- eyes, Azad Kashmir will become able free ourselves from Indian PMC, Hussainabad Dual Cir- visional and district adminis- the graveyard for Indian Army. atrocities. Special songs related to cuit, Col. Sher Khan Dual Cir- trations.– APP Pakistan Army is always ready for the independence movement were cuit, Hameed, I-16/1 feeders the defence of Azad Kashmir. In- also performed at the event. and surrounding areas. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, October 27, 2020 CTP directs Briefs crackdown on ICCI hopes R3 project to start unregistered Eid Milad- number plates Un-Nabi preparations a new era of development DNA RAWALPINDI: Chief Traf- in full swing Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan appreciated the initiative of Rawalpindi Development Authority for fic Officer (CTO), Rawal- pindi, Syed Ali Akbar on DNA constituting a Facilitation Committee for preparation of concept of Special Economic Zones along Monday directed to launch a crackdown on fancy, inap- RAWALPINDI: Like other R3 and thanked RDA for making President ICCI as member of that Committee propriate, unregistered, bo- parts of the country, prepa- gus and tampered number rations to celebrate Eid Mi- DNA plates at the motorcycles lad-un-Nabi (PBUH) are in and vehicles. In a state- full swing in Rawalpindi city ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Il- ment issued here, he said and adjoining areas. yas Khan, President, Islamabad cases would be registered The city is beautifully be- Chamber of Commerce and In - against those who would ing decorated and all the dustry (ICCI) hailed the Punjab use bogus and green num- arrangements are being Government for initiating the ber plates illegally, adding that those who tampered finalized to celebrate the Rawalpindi Ring Road (R3) pro - the number plates would birth of holy prophet Haz- ject through RDA as it would be dealt with strictly. The rat Muhammad (PBUH) in start a new era of develop - CTO also directed to take a befitting manner and with ment in the twin cities. He said action against juvenile driv- religious fervour. that business hubs, industrial ers and their vehicles must The roads, streets and build- zones, transport terminals, be impounded. He urged ings in the town are being fruits & vegetables wholesale parents not to hand over decorated by the faithful markets, logistic and education the keys of vehicles to the with colourful lights and hubs, health city, dry port, rec - juvenile and youngsters. buntings. A number of pro- He made it clear that strict grammes are being chalked reational parks and residential action must be taken against out to celebrate the birth of estates would be constructed violators. CTP is making all Holy Prophet Hazrat Mu- on both sides of the R3 that out efforts to maintain traffic hammad (PBUH) with great would uplift the economy of flow on city roads and traffic reverence and devotion. Dif- the region, boost investment wardens have been directed ferent Naat committees in and industrialization, create a to perform their duties ded- the city are organizing Naat lot of new jobs and generate icatedly, he added. competitions to celebrate great economic activity in the 12 Rabi-ul-Awal. Like every Potohar region. He said that Special Economic Zones along of the investors and cater to the important Committees in order tive Body lauded the initiative of Security plan year, the government and the R3 will not only reduce R3 and thanked RDA for making needs of the current day indus- to protect the interests of busi- RDA for including the President religious organizations have the traffic congestion in the President ICCI as member of try more effectively. Thus these ness community during policy ICCI in its Facilitation Committee for Eid e planned a number of activi- twin cities, it will also provide that Committee. He termed it a zones go a long way in putting the making process of CDA. He said as it was a very wise decision to ties to celebrate the annual a clean, healthy and safe envi - very positive development as it regional economy on the path of that giving representation to give representation to the voice of Milad event. Eid Milad-un-Nabi ronment besides making signif- would enable the private sector sustainable growth. ICCI Pres- ICCI in the CDA Board and in private sector in its decision mak- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad would be observed with re- icant contributions to national to contribute more effectively ident said that the Rawalpindi its key committees would be ing process for R3 project. They Police have decided to chalk ligious fervor and respect development. He expressed towards the development of eco- Development Authority (RDA) very helpful in resolving key urged that CDA, WAPDA, FBR, out an elaborate security on Oct 30 (Friday). As a these views while addressing nomic zones along R3 through a has set a good precedent by in- issues of the business commu - SBP and other business related plan for main procession tradition, Milad-un-Nabi pro- the first meeting of ICCI Exec - public-private partnership mod- cluding the representatives of nity and developing the infra - departments should also include of Eid Milad ul Nabi on cessions would be held in all utive Body of his tenure. el. He said that when the special business community in Facili- structure in markets, industrial the President ICCI in their policy 12th Rabi ul Awal (October areas of the town. Strict Se- economic zones would be planned tation Committee for SEZs and areas and the whole city with boards that would be instrumen- 30) and to ensure strict curity arrangements would Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan appreci- patrolling for religious be made to ensure the se- ated the initiative of Rawalpindi and constructed along the R3 in urged that Capital Development joint efforts. Ms. Fatma Azim tal in resolving the key issues of gatherings in the city. The curity of the processions of Development Authority for con- consultation with the stakehold- Authority (CDA) should also in- Senior Vice President, Abdul Re- the business community and cre- decision for comprehensive Eid Milad-un-Nabi. Punjab stituting a Facilitation Commit- ers of the private sector, these clude the sitting President of hman Khan Vice President ICCI ating a conducive environment security arrangements were government has directed tee for preparation of concept of zones would address all concerns ICCI in its Board and in other and the members of ICCI Execu- for the business sector. made in meeting presided to all District and Tehsil ad- over by Inspector General ministration officers to take of Police (IGP) Islamabad strict security measures in Muhammad Aamir Zu- this regard. In this connec- SECP registers lfiqar khan which was also tion the main procession of attended by DIG (Head- Milad-un-Nabi would start quarters) Muhammad Sal- in the morning from Bunni 2,365 new eem, AIGs Special Branch, Chowk and after passing Operations, SSPs Traffic, from Circular road, Waris companies in Sep Security, Headquarters, Khan, Murree road, Com- 414 companies, followed by CTD, Additional SP and mittee Chowk, Iqbal road, DNA construction with 294 compa- SPs of various zones. The Fowara Chowk, Raja Bazaar, nies. A total 289 companies IGP directed DIG (Opera- would end at central Jamia ISLAMABAD: The Securities were registered in IT sector, tions) Waqar Uddin Syed Mosque Rawalpindi. and Exchange Commission of 226 in services, 139 in the to ensure comprehensive The district administration Pakistan (SECP) registered real estate, 87 companies security arrangements on has finalized plan for the se- 2,365 new companies in Sep- in food and beverages, 73 in the occasion. He asked for curity of the faithful on Eid tember 2020, indicating an corporate agricultural farm- monitoring and surveillance Milad-un-Nabi. The entry of increase of 69 per cent as ing, 70 in commerce and 69 of the processions through Tractor trolley, trucks and compared to corresponding companies registered in tour- drone and CCTV cameras other heavy vehicles would period last year. Out of these ism sector. 63 companies and to deploy teams of CTD be prohibited at the route of newly registered, 68 percent registered in education sec- as well as falcon on impor- the main procession. Ulema companies were registered tor, 61 in engineering, 59 in tant points. As per pan, the and people belonging to dif- as private limited companies, contingents of Islamabad ferent sects of life have also pharmaceutical, 46 in textile, 29 per cent were registered police and personnel of oth- been urged to play their role 42 in transport, 38 in market- as single member compa- er law enforcement agen- in maintaining law and or- ing and advertisement, 37 in nies and three percent were cies will perform patrolling der and would foil nefarious chemical, 28 in logging, 35 registered as public unlisted and security duties on this designs of the miscreants. in mining and quarrying, 33 companies, not for profit as- in healthcare, 26 companies occasion and main proces- sociations, under section 43 in each power generation, sion starting from Sector RSCP to be and limited liability partner- cables and electric goods, G-7 will be completely cor- ship (LLP), said a press re- doned off through heavy 24 each in fuel and energy, RAWALPINDI: Brig Sultan Satti in a meeting Maj Gen Muhammad Arif Malik HI (M), DG ANF. – DNA inaugurated lease issued by SECP here on 21 in communications, 19 deployment. Procession will on Tuesday Monday. This month 99 per each in auto and allied and start from sector G-7 (Sitara cent companies registered paper/ board, 17 each in Market) and to culminate ISLAMABAD: The Road online in September 2020, broadcasting and telecasting, near shrine of Hazrat Sakhi Safety Council of Pakistan Speaker stresses on providing Mehmud at Aabpara mar- while 40 per cent of the com- and cosmetics and toiletries, (RSCP) would be inaugurat- panies were registered same 14 in steel and allied and 73 ket after passing through ed on Tuesday, October 27. day. The trading sector took companies were registered various routes, the police The Additional Inspector Gen- the lead with incorporation of in other sectors. optimum facilities to investors source said. All SPs, SD- eral National Highways and ISLAMABAD: Speaker Na- information that more than in last few months due to Cov- sion has been authorized to POs, SHOs and other police Motorway Police (NHMP) officials will visit the routes tional Assembly, Asad Qaiser 11,000 containers was struck id-19 pandemic. In 2019, the issue one year multiple visa Abbas Malik will grace the cer- of procession and ensure ef- emony as the chief guest, said Two gangs of on Monday said providing in Pakistan, the National As- volume of Afghan transit trade and five years business visa fective coordination among a press release. According to optimum facilities to traders sembly took various steps to from Pakistan was over US $ for Afghan nationals. Afghan the security personnel per- the chairman of the newly-es- criminals busted, and investors of Pakistan and make clearance of containers 5.6 billion. During the same pe- students were being granted forming duties. tablished RSCP Engr Irfan Ba- Afghanistan would help ush- easy and prompt. Four task riod volume of bilateral trade visa for their entire academic loch, separate awareness ses- ering a new era of economic forces had been constituted was US $ 1.3 billion which was period. The seminar would sions on the road safety would weapons recovered development and prosperity under Parliamentary Friend- very low as compared to US help strengthening diplomat- Islamabad also be conducted by Islama- teams headed by SP (City) in the entire region. Speaking ship Group for resolving is- $ 2.5 billion in 2011. Volume ic relations between Pakistan registers 91 bad Traffic Police and NHMP. DNA Omer Khan under the su- at the inaugural session of Pa- sues. Over 20 meetings of the of formal trade between two and Afghanistan, he said add- The road safety is considered pervision DSP Iqbal Khan kistan Afghanistan Trade and task forces had already been countries was over US $ 2 bil- ing that both countries would new virus a major public issue and it is ISLAMABAD: Islamabad including SHO Asim Ghafar Investment Forum 2020, he held besides visiting crossing lion. Removing impediments facilitate and promote trade estimated that every five min- Bani Gala police has bust- Zahidi, Sub- Khuram Aslam asked for constituting a joint points and ports for making in Afghan transit trade would through Central Asian states. cases ed two criminals’ gangs utes someone is killed or badly , ASIs Munair Ahmed, Tan- front for eliminating illiteracy, possible prompt clearance of help enhancing investments. He said Pakistan has played ISLAMABAD: National Com- injured in a result of a different comprising 10 members veer Ahmed, Younas Ali, poverty and achieving lasting the containers. Due to pru- He said Pakistan has opened vital role in ensuring negotiat- mand and Operation Center traffic accidents in Pakistan. and recovered cash, mobile Muhammad Ahmed and peace and promoting invest- dent measures, he said, right the crossing points of Angor ed settlement of peace in Af- (NCOC) on Coronavirus About 60 to 70% of road acci- phones, valuables and and other officials successfully ments in the region. The only now a container reaches Af- Adda, Ghulam Khan and Ka- ghanistan. Pakistan was com- Monday said that 91 new dents are due to motorcycles. weapons from them, a po- arrested 10 members of way to enhance bilateral rela- ghanistan in three days from rachi. Important infrastruc- mitted to take ongoing peace COVID-19 cases were report- Once if they fell or slip there is lice spokesman said. two criminal’s gangs tions was to promote trade, Karachi port as comparing to ture was being set up at the process to logical conclusion. ed from the federal capital a chance of serious injury and Following directions of In- They have been identified he said adding, leadership of 28 days in past. Pakistan was crossing points. These points He thanked Prime Minister during last 24 hours. risk to death. – APP spector General of Police as Yousaf, Ameer Zaman, both countries should ensure opening three more border would help enhancing bilat- Imran Khan for showing per- According to an official of (IGP) Muhammad Aamir Masood Khan, Iftakhar , strong coordination to resolve crossing points for enhancing eral trade. The new visa pol- sonal interest in promoting NCOC, as many as 157 cases CDA, SBP for Zulfiqar Khan, Deputy In- Bahar Ali and Mudassar issues which would help elim- bilateral trade. In July 2020 icy speaks volume of the en- Pakistan Afghanistan rela- were reported last day while spector General of Police Khan , abdul Wahab, Adnan inating poverty, developing an average of 350 containers hanced Pak-Afghan trade. This tions. Participation of Speak- 186 cases were reported on facilitating (Operations) Waqar Ud Din Farooq, Mohsan Ali and sector besides creating job were being cleared at the would help facilitating people er of the House of the People Saturday which was the high- Syed issued directions to all Hamad. .Police team also opportunities. borders which has enhanced of Afghanistan especially Af- of Afghanistan (Wolesi Jirga) est number of cases reported online banking zonal officers for renewed recovered cash, motorbike, In last four months, he said, to 1,800 in the month of Octo- ghan students, businessmen Mir Rahman Rahmani would in a day during October. He said that so far 19,012 cases efforts against those in- mobile phones, valuables, Pakistan has taken various ber 2020. Bilateral trade has and patients. Afghan people help promote trade rela- were reported from the fed- volved in crime of heinous steps to facilitate Afghan shrunk significantly in past were being granted six month tions between Pakistan and DNA and weapons used in vari- eral capital while 212 deaths nature. Owing these efforts, transit trade. On receiving years which dropped further visa on arrival. Pakistani Mis- Afghanistan in future. – APP ISLAMABAD: Capital Devel- ous criminal incidents. were reported from Islama- opment Authority (CDA) in bad Capital Territory (ICT) collaboration with the State while 17,454 patients had Bank of Pakistan signed a been recovered completely. MoU with 1Link to launch a Meanwhile, on the direc- mobile application for facili- PUCAR observes Kashmir Black Day tion of Ministry of National tating the masses in online Health Services, the district lomatic ties. Pakistan has high- administration of Islamabad banking here on Monday. rbrar han I K lighted the Kashmir issue in the had started smart lockdown The MoU signed upon the world under the keen leadership special directions of the in different streets of Islam- RAWALPINDI: Punjab Council of of Prime Minister Imran Khan. abad to reduce transmission Chairman CDA, Aamir Ali the Arts arranged a photo exhibi- United Nations, European Union Ahmad. Members Finance of the infection in selected tion regarding Indian atrocities and other international bodies streets and other sectors of CDA, Members Administra- on Kashmiries to observe Kash- should take action against Indian tion, Director Generals, and Islamabad. They also started mir Black Day. Deputy Speaker barbarianism in Indian occupied taking actions on violation of Directors of CDA attended National Assembly Qasim Khan Kashmir. Indian army is busy in the signing ceremony. From 1 SOPs related with the Corona Soori inaugurated the photo ex- genocide against Kashmiries, he Link side the Chief Executive while visiting marriage halls, hibition. Deputy Speaker Qasim added. Director Waqar Ahmed Officer, Najeeb Agrawalaa markets and petrol pumps khan Soori addressing at the said that, Kashmir is the jugular was present at the occasion. by its inspection teams. The occasion said that 27th October vein of Pakistan. Kashmir safety Speaking at the occasion, administration also sealed is Black day in the history of is the guarantee is of safe and schools, shops, workshops Members Finance CDA said Kashmir. On this day in 1947, that whole world has been sound Pakistan. The People of and restaurants on violation Indian forces illegally occupied digitalized, therefore CDA Pakistan are standing shoulder to of SOPs. The inspection the Kashmir territory. Kashmir- has also decided to provide shoulder with the people of Kash- teams also issued notices ies had been fighting for inde- best facilities to masses. The mir in their independence move- to marriage halls besides pendence from last 70 years, he current era is the era of the ment. Soon, the Kashmiries will imposing fines on owners of digital transactions. Citizens added. In last few years the inde- celebrate their independence with different shops. Commenting will be able to pay their prop- pendence movement in Kashmir great zeal and zest. Hundreds of on the situation, an official of erty taxes, sales taxes, reve- seen enormous progress. Soon, people from different of life visit Ministry of National health nue, water sanitation charg- the people of Kashmir will get in- the arts Council to see the photo Services said that several es, land transfer charges, and dependence from India. Pakistan exhibition. A special prayer was local level administrative de- other bills through this app. will always support Kashmir offered for the independence of cisions were made to control cause through political and dip- Kashmir from India. the disease. – APP Tuesday, October 27, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The Prime Minister’s Deputy Editor: Abid Raza The polio battle S World Polio Day was marked on Friday, Pakistan con- obsession ABC CERTIFIED tinues to struggle to eradicate the disease. Today, it is T is not easy to fathom Prime Minister Imran Khan’s insist- Vol: 01 Issue: 183 A one of only two countries, the other being Afghanistan, ence on the need to bring ex-PM Mian Nawaz Sharif back which is still endemic for the illness, which can cause crip- I to Pakistan. Is he merely connecting with his base, which Email: [email protected] pling ailments, especially among small children, and can in has insisted that Mr Sharif made fools of the government by Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 some cases prove fatal. It is sad that, while every other coun- persuading it to let him go abroad for medical treatment, and Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad try in the world including those poorer than Pakistan, has suc- that he should be brought back? Or is he trying to distract pub- cessfully dealt with the disease and driven it away from their lic attention away from the failures of his government to con- borders, Pakistan still struggles to do so. In fact, last year, at trol the inflation that is plaguing the country? While addressing the end of 2019, it recorded 147 cases, a new record for sev - the beginning of a polio vaccination programme, he said that eral years, given that the case flow had fallen dramatically in those brought up in Lahore could not realize what happened in years before that to double digits. backward areas, nor those whose sons were living in London. Something has gone seriously wrong, we need to understand While giving a broad hint at Mr Sharif’s sons, he could not help what it is. Already this year 70 cases have been reported from drawing attention to his own, who live with their mother in Lon- across the country, suggesting that again by the time the year don. The Lahore background also breaks down, for if Mr Sharif ends the overall figure will be high. Covid-19 and the actions belonged firmly to Lahore, Mr Khan too was brought up in La- against it can partly be held responsible, taking interest away hore, where his father was posted, well away from Mianwali. from other matters. But this is only partially true. The fact is that Mr Khan, instead of wasting too much attention on bringing Mr we have struggled against polio for years – and the struggle con- Sharif back, should focus on the country’s genuine problems. tinues. It is essential that this be successfully combated by doing If he is so concerned about its economy that he will not allow much more to create awareness about the need to vaccinate chil- the lockdown needed to avert a second wave of the coronavi- dren under five against polio, so that they can be saved for life. rus pandemic, he will also focus on measures needed to end All around us, if we look carefully, we see individuals struggling the food inflation caused by the wrongly timed export of food along on braces or specially-built shoes or artificial limbs as well staples. The standard method is to import cheap supplies and flood the market with them, allowing market forces to bring as other more primitive devices in order to ensure mobility. down prices. However, he has presented the excuse that his When a child is missed it means that another child in the coun- timely orders for import were not implemented. try becomes vulnerable to the disease and can also spread it to A common thread is visible. His orders are not implemented others. The refusals by parents are part of a more widespread and he is easily fooled. Is one to suspect he has no idea of suspicion of vaccination and its effects. For many years, there how to tackle food inflation, even though it fuels the opposi- have been conspiracy theories suggesting that vaccines are tion movement to topple him and his government? While one an effort by the West to limit childbirth amongst Muslims and strand of the opposition campaign, its attacks on the military, thereby hamper them and their countries. This is obviously un- do not appear to affect him, the link is being made that the es- true. The truth needs to be told to the people and made more tablishment has caused food inflation by installing someone as widespread, while administrative methods need to be sharp- incompetent as him. He would thus tackle the opposition most ened so that each and every child in the country can receive po- effectively by bringing food prices down. lio drops in the next drive which is due to begin later this year. 27th October the black day for Kashmir 7th October is observed as the black as weapon of war, killed innocent under already sent troops before the arrival of Justice Ali Nawaz Chowhan day in the history of Kashmir strug- custody and rampant use of torture. Afridis and Pathans from FATA went to 2gle. On this day Indian forces spon- The dispute of Kashmir is source of in - encounter them and were able to capture sored by Mountbatten and Nehru and ternational armed conflict and the Indi - the territory now liberated. India went to constituting soldiers from maharaja of Pa- an Army perpetrating war crimes, crime the UN on false grounds and remains un- tiala and Bakanir and as well of Kapoorth- against humanity which needs to be ad - successful. However it kept the issue in ala joined the Dogra regime to crush the judicated seriously before the world ju - abeyance till this date. uprising of the locals of Kashmir against dicial forums. However the issue is now once more in- India. Shortly before this there was the The uprising and revolt against the Indi- ternationalized because of carnage, the Jammu massacre in which there was the an occupation is remarkable as well as annexation against the constitutional similar involvement leading to the killing the patience with which the people of guarantee under section 370 and 35 of the of lacs of Muslims of Jammu. Kashmir had gone through the ordeal. I constitution of India. The tricks taught by Kashmir is world’s largest militarized congratulate them for their courage and chanakya, the philosophy of hindutva and zone in the world with more than 800000 steadfastness in encountering the evil mil- the kashmiri political scientist who wrote troops .The CIA fact book reveals that itary Indian machine. Raj karni. The present stage is also the The ban on media and the people Army ratio is for every 5 I would be candid in saying that the Paki- result of the betrayal on the part of people free press speak volumes. individual one army person is present. stan army took the brunt. Everyday there like sheikh Abdullah. The arbitrary detention 27 October 2020 marks 73rd year of are killings at the LOC. Three wars were The LEGAL FORUM FOR OPPPRESSED military occupation in Indian occupied fought. The conclusion is that we have to VOICES OF KASHMIR is finding legal under UAPA, PSA has JK which is longest in modern histo - discover other dimensions for breaking means of bringing the issue to the notice crossed all the limits ry. Since 1989 more than 96 thousand the existing inertia, keeping the issue of the United Nations inter alia in refer- Kashmiris have been killed by occupy - alive until the fulfillment of the Indian un- ence to the security council resolution despite amnesty calling ing army, 8000 have been subjected to dertakings as reflected in UN resolutions. 6/654 and 5/726 of 1948. We hope that PSA a lawless law India enforced disappearance; there are 6000 We need a strong political will translated this dedicated group of indigenous Kash- unidentified mass graves in Kashmir. into action by a skillful approach for this miris and their friends in Pakistan will has detained more than The occupying army use banned lethal purpose. successfully push the issue forward and 15 thousand Kashmiri’s weapons like pellet and PAVA grenades, I am sorry to say that for years the commit- obtain a legal decision not only against since 05 August 2020. occupying force also use banned chemical tee on Kashmir remained indolent. I also the carnage but also for action against the to mutilate the dead bodies and destroy would attribute indolence to government Indian war machine who is committing The impunity enjoyed by civilian property. India has criminalized of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Who should war crimes against the innocent people of army under AFSPA (armed dissent in Kashmir. have been pro active throughout the 73 Kashmir. Soon you will hear the steps we The ban on media and free press speak years. The leadership emerging from envisaged for the legalistic answer. forces special power act) volumes. The arbitrary detention under Azad J&K has only involved themselves in In the end I refer to the sayings of Iqbal; has jeopardized the legal UAPA, PSA has crossed all the limits de- self praise, rhetoric and aggrandizement. Jis khaak ky zamir mein ho aatish-e-Chinar spite amnesty calling PSA a lawless law Leading luxurious life unbecoming of peo- Mumkin nahin ky sard ho wo system ,army use rape India has detained more than 15 thousand ple in protest asking for their rights. This khaak-e-arjumand as weapon of war, killed Kashmiri’s since 05 August 2020. The is has been disappointing. (The dust that has in its conscience impunity enjoyed by army under AFSPA The truth is that because of a design and The fire of Chinar tree innocent under custody (armed forces special power act) has jeop- conspiracy of Nehru and Mountbatten That dust, celestial dust and rampant use of torture ardized the legal system ,army use rape the maharaja of Patiala and Bakanir had Will never become cold) Everything is fine under National Action Plan OMETIMES there are stages in the life peace, tolerance and political and social har- educational institutions and madrassas from Attiya Munawer of nationsthat are seemingly very diffi- mony. It was based on educational institutions, extremism and terrorism. As a result, stu- S cult and patient. Brave nations are char- madrassas, curriculum, teachers and students dents in educational institutions are adorning acterized by turning coming challenges into and included points on the basis of which themselves with the adornment of education opportunities. However, despite the tragedies awareness could be raised at the societal level while considering themselves safe. At the level of terrorism and tragic events of extremism, along with the prevention of this scourge.This of educational institutions, the administration opportunities at the national level have not extremism could not be cured by the use of needs to make its monitoring system more been fully realized. The Peshawar Army Pub- force or administrative measures alone, it was effective and transparent, so that people who lic School tragedy had shaken the political and to create awareness on the scientific and in- have extremist tendencies or are involved in military leadership of the entire country and tellectual front, especially among the new gen- such activities can be identified immediately. all sections. In this context, the government, eration, that we should live together in spite After identifying such students, there should in consultation with all concerned parties, of each other’s different views, ideas, thoughts be a dialogue with their parents, so that they formulated a 20-point National Action Plan. and concerns and not to promote the politics can be told what kind of activities their child It was decided that all government and state of prejudice and hatred against anyone.In this is involved in. Similarly, regular counseling institutions would work together to address regard, many points of the National Action centers should be set up with the help of psy- the serious threats of terrorism and extrem- Plan have not yet been implemented. chologists and social experts for the students ism facing the country. Much progress has There is no doubt that our main problem is the who are creating anger, hatred, anxiety, frus- Under the National Action been made in this regard and the structure spread of extremist tendencies. This problem tration or revenge thinking among the students Plan, highly effective of terrorism has been significantly weakened is not only religious but also political, social of the educational institutions. Only timely di- under the operations Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul- and intellectual. The main reason for this is agnosis and treatment of extremist tendencies measures have been taken Fasaad. However, sporadic incidents are not the growing culture of intolerance in society will solve the problem. only continuing, but the enemy continues to and the weakening of the culture of dialogue There is no denying that the steps taken under to protect educational conspire to harm the country by adding sec- or tolerance. In society, extremism is not a big the National Action Plan have been encourag- institutions and madrassas tarianism to extremism. issue but some individuals, institutions and ing and have had a positive impact on its ed- In this regard, religious circles, madrassas, anti-national forces are not only promoting it ucational institutions, students, but based on from extremism and and educational institutions are targets of but also defaming it.On the contrary, they are an important document like the National Ac- terrorism. As a result, the enemy. The incidents of extremism in fulfilling their nefarious aims. Such elements tion Plan,major surgery is needed for major the past educational institutions are clear are present everywhere in the country. Those reforms in our education system. Because it students in educational evidence that they have become tools of who teach hate and those who support them, is very dangerous to think that our education their own anti-national forces. Government whether in political parties, media, educational system is failing in its mission to stop extrem- institutions are adorning and military leadership are working togeth- institutions or state institutions, must abandon ism. We need strong practical steps at all lev- themselves with the er to thwart the conspiracies of anti-national conciliatory attitudes towards them. The inci- els including state, government, institutional, forces, but in the new changing situation, dents that took place in the educational insti- media, and intellectuals, to make it possible to adornment of education the need for a new plan is rightly felt. tutions of Karachi, Peshawar and Bahawalpur build a society based on peace and tolerance while considering It is no secret that the National Action Plan in the past are enough to show how extremist in the face of extremism, if extremism and sec- is the most important document of national thinking can take the lives of innocent people. tarianism aren’t prevented or if this chapter themselves safe security. This action plan was formulated by Under the National Action Plan, highly ef- is neglected, this spark will set fire to all the national consensus on twenty points, based on fective measures have been taken to protect grassroots and destroy them. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, October 27, 2020 S. Korea to Briefs continue flu Seminar to commemorate vaccination Thai program parliament SEOUL: South Korea’s to discuss the “Kashmir Black Day” health authorities decided on Monday to continue its protests flu vaccination program across the country as the DNA suspected deaths after get- ting flu shots were found to BANGKOK: Thailand’s have very little link to inoc- parliament opened Mon- ulation. The Korea Disease day for a special session to Control and Prevention discuss the growing youth- Agency (KDCA) said in a led pro-democracy move- statement that there was a ment, which is demanding very little possibility for any Premier Prayut Chan-O- link between flu vaccination Cha’s resignation and re- and deaths, noting that it forms to the ultra-power- will continue its nationwide ful monarchy. A former flu vaccination program. military chief who staged A total of 59 people, mostly the 2014 coup, Prayut has those in their 70s and 80s, faced increasing pressure have died after receiving flu in recent weeks by the shots this year. The number protesters, who regard of those who have reported his premiership as illegiti- side effects was 1,231. mate. Prayut last week re- An investigation into 46 called parliament -- which deaths found no direct link was in recess -- to discuss to the inoculation, while a how to reduce tensions. probe into the remaining 13 “It’s about how to solve deaths was underway. the situation of the pro- Out of the total deaths, no testers,” said Tankhun case has been relevant to Jittitsara, one of the sec- anaphylaxis shock, or a fatal retaries of House Speak- allergic reaction from vacci- er Chuan Leekpai. The nation. The government protesters want Prayut’s has been pushing for a free resignation, a rewrite of History, Geography, Strategic Black Day. He described in detail, ination against Muslims in India to resolve all issues with In - flu inoculation program to the military-scripted con- DNA location, and Regional Dynamics. the ongoing wave of intolerance by the Modi Government such dia, including the Jammu and vaccinate about 19 million stitution, and for the gov - He discussed various issues faced and state sponsored repression as the Babri Mosque verdict, Kashmir dispute, through people, including the elder- ernment to “stop harass- JAKARTA: As part of series of by the world including the rising against minorities (especially the discriminatory Citizenship dialogue, in accordance with ly people and teenagers. ing” political opponents. events being held in commem- wave of Islamophobia, US-China Muslims) in India with special (Amendment) Act (CAA), the the UNSC resolutions. Out of the combined 14.68 But the two-day session oration of the “Kashmir Black trade war, Covid-19 Crisis, Great reference to the plight of the controversial National Register Later on, Drs. Nur Munir, The million flu shots the South will not address these de- Day” (observed on 27 October powers contestation in the In- Muslims of the Indian Illegally of Citizens (NRC), and lynching Head of Islamic and Middle Korean people have re- mands, focusing instead every year), the Embassy of do-Pacific Region, Unrest in the Occupied Jammu & Kashmir of Muslims by the cow vigilantes. Eastern Research Centre Ja- ceived this year, 9.68 mil- on the “illegal” protests, Pakistan held a Seminar to- Middle East, Afghan Peace Deal, (IIOJK). Quoting the recent il- Mr. Nasir also covered var - karta, Mr. Abu Aly, the Head of lion flu shots have been according to a parliament day in the Chancery, on the and India’s hegemonic posture legal attempts aimed towards ious other aspects of the Inter-Agencies Relation of UIN, given under the free vac- statement issued last Topic “Jammu & Kashmir Dis- in the South Asian region with changing the demography of IIO- Jammu & Kashmir dispute in - Dr. Zahir Khan, former Indone- cination program. The week. Some protesters pute-Past, Present and Future”. special reference to the recent JK by the Indian Government, cluding gross Human Rights sian Ambassador, and the cur- program came as a part of have also boldly chal- The event was organised while problems created by India with Mr. Nasir conveyed Pakistan’s Violations, Sexual abuse and rent Head of Kashmir Solidarity efforts to prevent the so- lenged the monarchy, long complying with the SOPs of the its neighbors, including Pakistan, strong rejection to these illegal violence against women and Forum also spoke at the occa - called “twindemic” of COV- a taboo subject in Thai- Indonesian Government. China, Bangladesh and Nepal. acts, and expressed resolve of the Children, Hindutva ideology sion. The Seminar was attended ID-19 and flu during the land because of strict roy- The Charge d’Affaires of the Em- Subsequently, Mr. Nasir high- Government of Pakistan to fight of the RSS inspired Modi Gov - by academics, scholars, intellec- winter influenza season. al defamation laws. bassy, Mr. Jamal Nasir delivered lighted the importance and histo- the case of Jammu & Kashmir at ernment, the non-implementa- tuals, researchers, members of Public concerns recently Tensions spiked earlier a detailed presentation covering ry of the Jammu & Kashmir dis- all forums. He also spoke about tion of the UNSC resolutions political and religious organiza- mounted here over the safe- this month when protest- the introduction of Pakistan’s pute and significance of Kashmir the targeted hatred and discrim- by India, and Pakistan’s desire tions, and students. ty of flu vaccines as some ers flashed three-finger of vaccine vials for the free salutes -- a symbol of their vaccination program were movement -- at Queen exposed to room tempera- Suthida’s motorcade as it Early US voting ture while being transported. ‘Chinese brown rice can relieve The health authorities said passed by. After that inci- dent, the premier respond- there was no safety issue as ed by imposing emer- surpasses 2016 the exposure time was short. gency measures banning WASHINGTON: Early voting easy remains to be seen. the food crisis in Pakistan’ gatherings of more than in the 2020 US election has Trump for months has been HAAS is very concerned about the food security of friendly countries four, while authorities ar- surpassed all the pre-election claiming, without evidence, Iraq protesters rested scores of activists. ballots from four years earlier, that mail-in ballots lead to along BRI while boosting the development of local agriculture revive year-old Prayut revoked it a week an independent vote monitor fraud, and many Republi- later when it failed to dis - said Sunday, with nine days cans are expected to vote on also provides an effective nical threshold and low retains a lot of water revolt against courage tens of thousands still to go before the Novem- Election Day. With coronavi- DNA solution to the food cri - investment. It is very and nutrients, which im - turning up in “guerrilla” ber 3 poll. Millions of Ameri- rus cases spiking across the sis in Pakistan. She said suitable for Pakistan,” proves the taste.” the system protests across Bangkok. cans wary of crowded polling country, however, Michael BEIJING: A new type of that both Heilongjiang Ren introduced. “There “This new germinated The motorcade incident booths during the coronavi- McDonald -- a political science germinated brown rice, province and Pakistan are is a serious food shortage brown rice will be very BAGHDAD: Iraqi securi- is also up for discussion rus pandemic and energized professor at the University of developed by Heilong- important rice planting in Pakistan and locust popular in Pakistan,” ty forces and protesters in parliament. “The pro- by an election fight that both Florida who administers the jiang Academy of Agricul- areas. Meanwhile, China plague and floods have says Nowsherwan Zarif, clashed in Baghdad on Sun- testers say it was not in President Donald Trump and Election Project -- warned tural Sciences (HAAS), and Pakistan are close further exacerbated the a Pakistani doctor at day during demonstrations his Democratic rival Joe Bid- that the strategy “looks all the the plan for the Queen to was unveiled at the 3rd all-weather cooperative situation in 2020. If this Northeast Forestry Uni- to mark the first anniversa- en have framed as existential more risky.” “What if at least China Heilongjiang In- partners. HAAS is very variety of brown rice can versity (NEFU) in Chi - ry of mass anti-government pass that way, but the gov - are smashing records for cast- some of his voters decide not ernment says she can go ternational Rice Festival, concerned about the food be imported to Pakistan, na. “If it can be incor - protests demanding the ing ballots, whether by mail to vote? What if a polling place Gwadar Pro reported on ouster of the ruling class. anywhere,” Tankhun said. or in person. The tally by the becomes unavailable or an security of friendly coun- the rice growing and pro - porated into the CPEC Monday. At the festival, tries along BRI while cessing chain in Pakistan agricultural cooperation Thousands took to the independent US Election Pro- election office shuts down?” streets in Baghdad, some ject, run by the University of he tweeted. The Election Ren Chuanying, an ex- boosting the development can save crops about 20% project, new germinated French envoy pert with the Institute of of local agriculture. “The and reduce processing brown rice will alleviate waving portraits of fallen Florida, said that as of Sunday Project has predicted that “martyrs” killed in protests summoned more than 59 million people turnout this year could top Food Sciences of HAAS, germinated brown rice costs about 20%,” she the food crisis in Paki - told reporters that the simply requires the rice said. The technical core stan, improve the die - last year, with peaceful had voted so far. 150 million in total. Some 137 demonstrations also taking That is higher than the 57 million ballots were cast in the newly developed ger- to be sprouted according of the new germinated tary structure of the Pa - to lodge place in several cities in the million who voted early or by 2016 election. Some states minated brown rice is to specific processes. It brown rice is to improve kistani people and boost protest mail in 2016, according to the key to the 2020 outcome not only popular among south including Basra, Na- has low requirements its taste. Ren said, “The the development of rice jaf and Nasiriyah. From Page 01 US Election Assistance Com- were also firmly on the path Chinese consumers, but for rice quality, low tech - germinated brown rice industry in Pakistan.” mission website. So far, Dem- to breaking records, such as In the capital, protesters acts under the garb of hurled rocks as police fired freedom of expression ocrats -- who have encouraged Texas, where the Election early voting -- have been lead- Project said Sunday that 80 tear gas canisters and used and equating Islam with water cannons to block terrorism, for narrow ing the way, but whether that percent of the early 2016 vote means Biden can breathe had already turned out. demonstrators from bridg- electoral and political es leading to the highly-for- gains.” French Presi- tified Green Zone, a no-go dent Emmanuel Macron zone for ordinary Iraqis is being criticised with Tanzanians to vote where government offic- protests breaking out in es, parliament and the US several cities across the embassy are based. Some world after he accused as alarm soars demonstrators managed Muslims of separatism to scale a towering secu- and vowed not to give up over democracy rity barricade erected on on blasphemous carica- party, who returned to the the Al-Jumhuriyah bridge tures. The Turkish Pres - across the Tigris River, ident Tayyip Erdogan DNA country in July after three years abroad recovering but were then stopped by had also criticized the concrete walls and security French President asking STONE TOWN: Tanzani- from 16 bullet wounds sus- ans head to the polls on tained in what he believes forces, an AFP journalist him to get himself medi - reported. Some protesters cally examined. Wednesday in an election was a politically-motivated set to be a litmus test of assassination attempt. threw Molotov cocktails, President John Magufuli’s Lissu’s return has re-invig- and others set fire to tires, Mandviwalla authoritarian style after a orated an opposition in the the reporter added. five-year crackdown on the doldrums after a ban on polit- About 50 police and protesters for boosting opposition and freedom ical rallies outside of election were slightly injured, police ties with of speech. Voters on the time, multiple arrests, at- and medical sources told AFP. Tanzanian mainland and tacks, and what rights groups As night fell, demonstrators and security forces contin- semi-autonomous archipela- have slammed as the squeez- Hungary ued skirmishes throughout go of Zanzibar will cast their ing of democracy. In a boost central Baghdad. Sunday’s From Page 01 ballots for a president and for the opposition’s chances, demonstrations renewed the Ambassador of Hungary lawmakers after an energet- Zitto Kabwe, the head of the H.E Mr. Béla Fazekas ic campaign which saw mas- cross-sectarian, youth-led pro- popular ACT-Wazalendo par- test movement’s key demand was of the view that Par - sive turnout for both the ty, this month endorsed Lis- for the ouster of the entire liamentary visits are an ruling party and opposition. su for the presidency on the excellent means of im- ruling class accused of corrup- Magufuli’s main challenger mainland, saying he “stands tion, and of being beholden to proving and enhancing among 15 presidential can- the best chance of beating relations between the two Turin: Juventus’ Federico Bernardeschi vies with Verona’s Davide Faraoni during a neighbouring Iran. “It’s been a didates is Tundu Lissu, 52, President Magufuli in the year and we still want our coun- countries. Regarding of the Chadema opposition presidential election.” Serie A football match between FC Juventus and Hellas Verona. – DNA increasing trade and in- try back,” said Batool Hussein, a female demonstrator in cen- vestment opportunities, tral Baghdad’s Tahrir Square, the Ambassador informed the heart of the protests. “We Deputy Chairman Sen- still want to unseat the corrupt ate, Saleem Mandviwalla; from power, and we still want that for this, signing of to know who killed the protest- an agreement on invest- Japan’s premier vows zero ers last year.” ment protection between About 600 protesters have the two counties is im - been killed and 30,000 perative. He added that wounded in clashes with a draft of the agreement carbon emissions by 2050 security forces nationwide had been submitted to He emphasized on “balancing measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus with the promotion of since protests erupted in the Board of Investment October 2019. Activists have (BOI) three years ago. economic growth.” The Japanese premier resolved to hold the postponed Tokyo Olympics next summer long complained of a cam- Ambassador of Hungary H.E paign of kidnappings and Mr. Béla Fazekas thanked TOKYO : In his first policy ad- “We need to change our prevent the spread of corona - spread of infections and protect killings to intimidate them Deputy Chairman Senate dress, Japan’s Prime Minister mindset that proactively tak - virus with the promotion of the lives and health of the peo- into halting demonstrations. Saleem Mandviwalla for his Yoshihide Suga on Monday ing measures against glob - economic growth.” The Japa- ple, and resume social and eco- The movement eventually hospitality and said that he vowed to cut carbon emissions al warming will bring about nese premier resolved to hold nomic activities to revive the lost momentum as tensions looked forward to developing to net zero by 2050. Addressing changes to industrial struc - the postponed Tokyo Olympics economy,” he added. Suga also between Baghdad’s key allies stronger links between the the country’s parliament, local- tures, as well as the economy next summer. The biggest glob- said that his government will se- Tehran and Washington spi- two countries through vari- ly called Diet, Suga said: “Re- and society, and lead to major al sports event was delayed due cure enough COVID-19 vaccines ralled, then ground to a halt ous parliamentary/business sponse to global warming is no growth,” Suga told the 41-day to the pandemic. He asserted to for all people in Japan in the first due to the coronavirus pan- avenues. The two leaders longer a constraint on economic extraordinary Diet session continue pursuing “Abenomics,” half of next year after confirm- demic. Hussein Mortada, from agreed that both countries growth,” Kyodo News quoted through Dec. 5. Previously, -- the economic mantra of Abe ing its safety and effectiveness. Amara in the south, said he was will benefit greatly from the Suga as saying. Suga, 71, was the Japanese government has which marked bold monetary Nearly 97,825 people have test- determined to take part in the exchange of trade and tour- elected prime minister of Japan set a target of reducing emis - sources as much as possible easing by the Central Bank, fis- ed positive for the coronavirus revival of the so-called “October ism opportunities between last month after his predecessor sions by 80% by 2050. and push forward its nuclear cal stimulus and structural re- in Japan including 1,711 fatali- Revolution”, despite “threats from political parties and power- the two countries. Shinzo Abe stepped down over Suga said: “Japan will try to power policy.” He emphasized forms to spur growth. “We will ties. The country has conducted health concerns. introduce renewable energy on “balancing measures to absolutely prevent the explosive 2,308,769 tests for the infection. ful local figures”. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Airstrike Briefs targets COVID-19 Syrian opp cases reach Monitoring Desk IDLIB: Several people were 40,937 in reportedly killed in a Russian airstrike on the Al-Sham Le- Afghanistan gion of the Syrian National Army in Idlib province on Mon- DNA day, according to opposition sources.The sources told the KABUL: The Afghan Min- Anadolu Agency that a Russian istry of Public Health on fighter jet violated the cease- Monday confirmed 104 new fire and bombed the village of COVID-19 cases, bringing Al-Duwailah, in western Idlib the total number of patients province. The sources pointed to 40,937 in the country, in- out that the attack resulted in cluding 5,269 active cases. a large number of deaths and A total of 431 tests were injuries.In May 2017, Turkey, conducted within the past Russia and Iran announced 24 hours, and 104 were pos- that they had reached an agree- itive in nine provinces out ment to establish a de-escala- of 34 Afghan provinces, the tion zone in Idlib, as part of the ministry said in a statement. Astana talks on Syria. Four patients died within Despite subsequent under- the period, taking the death standings that were conclud- toll to 1,518 since February, ed for the ceasefire in Idlib, the statement added. Twen- the most recent of which was ty-one new recoveries were last January, the regime forc- recorded since early Sunday. es and their allies continued Laboratories across Afghani- their attacks on the region. stan have completed 120,425 TOKYO: Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan, Imtiaz Ahmad held interactive session with print and electronic media on “Kashmir Black Day”- – DNA Since January 2019, the at- tests since February. tacks have killed more than 1,800 civilians and displaced more than 1.94 million peo- Putin rejects ple who fled to relatively calm Trump’s areas or close to the Turkish Armenia breaks cease-fire just border. On March 5, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo- criticism gan and Russia’s Vladimir Pu- tin announced that they had Foreign Desk reached a ceasefire agree- ment in Idlib, which took ef- MOSCOW: Russian Pres- minutes after start: Ilham fect the next day. ident Vladimir Putin said Referring to those supporting Armenia, Aliyev said: “If you want to save the Armenian on Sunday that he saw Nigeria nothing criminal in Hunter state, tell them to leave our lands. They will go out with a word of yours” Biden’s past business ties probes killing with Ukraine or Russia, tell them to leave our lands. They Vardenis regions of Armenia. es erupted on Sept. 27, Armenia In total, about 20% of Azerbai - marking out his disagree- DNA will go out with a word of yours.” The positions of the Azerbaija - has repeatedly attacked Azer- jan’s territory has been under of peaceful ment with one of Donald Azerbaijan on Monday said the ni units in Tartar, Aghdam, Fu - baijani civilians and forces. Re- illegal Armenian occupation for Trump’s attack lines in the BAKU: Azerbaijan agreed on a Armenian forces continued its at- zuli, Lachin, and Gubadli also lations between the two former nearly three decades. protesters US presidential election. fresh humanitarian cease-fire to tacks on Azerbaijani civilian settle- came under attack, it said. Soviet republics have been tense The Organization for Security exchange prisoners and bodies, ments and military units, despite The US-brokered new tempo- since 1991, when the Armenian and Co-operation in Europe Putin was responding to Web Desk comments made by Trump but Armenia broke the truce only the fresh humanitarian cease-fire rary humanitarian truce between military occupied Upper Kara- Minsk Group -- co-chaired by minutes after it was supposed to during televised debates in Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan and Armenia was an- bakh, or Nagorno-Karabakh, an France, Russia, and the US ABUJA: Nigerian authori- take effect, the Azerbaijani leader The villages of the Aghdam re - nounced Sunday and came into internationally recognized ter- -- was formed in 1992 to find with Democratic challeng- ties have launched an inves- said Monday. President Ilham Ali- gion, as well as the city of Tar - effect as of 8 a.m. local time ritory of Azerbaijan, and the a peaceful solution to the con - er Joe Biden ahead of the tigation into the killing of yev stressed that those who want tar and its surrounding villages (0400GMT) Monday morning. seven adjacent regions. Four flict, but to no avail. A cease- several peaceful protesters November 3 election. an Armenia-Azerbaijan humanitar- are subject to heavy shelling, The first armistice reached on UN Security Council resolu- fire, however, was agreed to in in Nigeria’s commercial city Trump, who is trailing in ian cease-fire are sending weapons Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry Oct. 10 was violated by the Ar- tions and two from the UN Gen - 1994. World powers, including of Lagos, the president said opinion polls, has used to Armenia. “I have the list. Why said in a statement. menian army within 24 hours eral Assembly as well as inter - Russia, France, and the US, have early Monday. The protests the debates to make ac- would anyone who wants a cease- The ministry added that the as Armenia’s missile attacks on national organizations demand called for a new and lasting cease- against police brutality, cusations that Biden and fire would send weapons?” he Armenian forces also opened Azerbaijan’s Ganja city claimed the “immediate complete and fire. Turkey, meanwhile, has sup- which started almost two his son Hunter engaged asked. Referring to those support- fired on Tovuz, Gadabay, and many civilian lives. The second unconditional withdrawal of ported Baku’s right to self-defense weeks ago, have continued in unethical practices in ing Armenia, Aliyev said: “If you Dashkesan regions of Azerbaijan one on Oct. 17 was again violated the occupying forces” from the and demanded the withdrawal of to gain momentum in most Ukraine. No evidence has want to save the Armenian state, from the Berd, Chambarak, and by Armenia. Since recent clash- occupied Azerbaijani territory. Armenia’s occupying forces. cities of the country, forcing been verified to support the government to declare the allegations, and Joe ‘Cease-fire curfew in some states. Biden has called them Dozens of protesters were false and discredited. won’t affect China to sanction US arms supplliers killed and hundreds se- Putin, who has praised verely injured in Lagos at Trump in the past for say- deals with proved $1.8 billion in new weapons for nity in China for almost 50 years to sup- have a “major impact” on U.S.-China the Lakki Gate protesting ing he wanted better ties Foreign Desk Taiwan and submitted the package to port Chinese efforts to ensure a safe, relations. Taiwan’s presidential office ground during a face-off with Moscow, has said Turkey’ Congress for a final review. The submis- efficient and profitable aviation system thanked the U.S for the sale. In July, with multiple gunmen last Russia will work with any TRIPOLI: Libyan authorities BEIJING: China will impose unspec- sion comes two months after the U.S. to keep pace with the country’s rapid China — which considers Taiwan part Tuesday. ‘’The Judicial Pan- US leader, while noting said Sunday that a perma- ified sanctions on the defense unit of and Taiwan completed the sale of 66 economic growth.” of its territory — had announced sanc- el of Inquiry set up by the what he called Joe Biden’s nent cease-fire reached dur- Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., new model F-16 Block 70 aircraft from “It’s been a partnership with long-term tions on Lockheed Martin for a previ- Lagos State Govt has my “sharp anti-Russian rheto- ing talks last week in Gene- and Raytheon Technologies Corp. after Lockheed, and as tensions between the benefits and one that Boeing remains ous arms sale to the island. full support, as it commenc- ric”. Putin appeared less va would not affect military the U.S. approved $1.8 billion in arms two superpowers continue to escalate committed to,” the spokesperson said U.S. arms manufacturers face strict es sitting this week,’’ Pres- friendly towards Trump in deals with Turkey and they sales to Taiwan last week. ahead of the American election. in the emailed statement. limitations on what kind of business ident Mohammadu Buhari remarks broadcast by Rus- would continue cooperation The sanctions will be imposed “in Boeing Defense is one of the broader Representatives from Raytheon wer- they can do with countries deemed by tweeted early Monday. sian state TV on Sunday. with Ankara. Libya’s Defense order to uphold national interests,” company’s three business units, ac- en’t immediately available for com- Washington to be strategic rivals, such ‘’I‘m confident that all the In what may be seen by Ministry and High Council Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman cording to its website. A spokesper- ment outside of normal U.S. business as China. Lockheed generated 9.7% of State Panels will help en- some analysts as an at- of State both issued state- Zhao Lijian told reporters Monday in son for Boeing emphasized the firm’s hours. Zhao condemned Lockheed’s its revenue in the Asia-Pacific region sure justice is done on be- tempt to curry favour with ments on the truce reached Beijing. “Boeing Defense” would be relationship with China in the aviation F-16 Block 70 sale at the time, saying it last year, according to data compiled by half of the peaceful protest- the Biden camp, he took Friday at UN headquarters among those sanctioned, he said. space. Boeing has “worked together violates the One China principle, inter- Bloomberg, though that’s not broken ers and law enforcement agents who sadly lost their the time to knock down in Geneva by the two Libyan The State Department last week ap- successfully with the aviation commu- feres in China’s internal affairs and will down by individual countries. what he made clear he re- delegations to the 5+5 Joint lives,’’ Buhari added. The garded as false allegations Military Commission talks. mass demonstrations started from Trump about the Touching on the cease-fire when activists called for pro- tests in Lagos and the capital Bidens. “Yes, in Ukraine agreement signed under Abuja after a young man was he (Hunter Biden) had or the leadership of the UN Support Mission in Libya killed by members of the maybe still has a business, Special Anti-Robbery Squad I don’t know. It doesn’t (UNSMIL) between delega- tions representing the Liby- (SARS), a controversial po- concern us. It concerns lice unit, and spread across the Americans and the an government and Khalifa Haftar, the leader of illegit- the country. On Oct. 11, Ni- Ukrainians,” said Putin. geria’s police chief dissolved imate forces in the east of “But well yes he had at SARS following nationwide least one company, which the country, Libyan Defense protests against police bru- he practically headed Minister Salaheddin al-Nam- tality and created the Special up, and judging from roush said, “the signing of Weapons and Tactics Team everything he made good the initial agreement does (SWAT). – APP money. I don’t see any- not include the military co- thing criminal about this, operation agreement with at least we don’t know the state of Turkey, an ally of Chile votes anything about this (being the legitimate government.” overwhelmingly criminal).” “We affirm the strengthening of cooperation with our Turk- to draft new ish ally and the continuation Sri Lanka shuts of the training programs that constitution parliament after have been received and will BOGOTA: Chile voted on be received by affiliates at Sunday to scrap the Consti- coronavirus the training institutes of the tution they inherited from Ministry of Defense of the General Augusto Pinochet’s Government of National Ac- Web Desk regime and draft a new one. cord.” Noting the possibili- “It is a triumph of the peo- COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s ty that Haftar’s militias may ple and democracy,” said parliament has been closed not comply with the truce, President Sebastian Pinera after a police officer at the he said the accords on se- in a TV broadcast as the “ap- complex tested positive curity and military training BISHKEK: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic H.E. Mr. Ruslan A. Kazakbayev in a prove” option began taking for the coronavirus amid a must be focused on more meeting with the Secretary General of the Turkic Council (Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States / the lead early in the after- new surge of cases in the than ever now. – DNA CCTS) H.E. Mr. Baghdad Amreyev, who is in Bishkek on a working visit. – DNA noon. With 94% of the votes country. Parliament will counted, more than 78% of be closed for two days as a Chileans decided by a land- precautionary measure so slide to replace the Magna the premises can be disin- Carta. Around 21% chose to fected, said Narendra Fer- maintain the current docu- nando, the parliament’s ment, which dates back to sergeant at arms. Malaysian PM faces calls to quit the government of Augusto Close associates of the of- Pinochet, accused of instill- ficer were also tested, with ing fear and using violence, the results expected later torture and repression in a on Monday. An addition- after failed bid for emergency rule grim chapter of Chile’s his- al 22 parliament staffers Muhyiddin had requested emergency rule amid a fresh spike in infections in Malaysia and a global pandemic tory. In the second question will be tested on Tuesday, of the ticket, “What kind of body should draft the new Fernando said. Sri Lanka that has battered the economy. But critics accused him of using it as a pretext to suspend parliament Constitution,” Chileans has seen a new outbreak Anwar Ibrahim said he has majority Ahmad Puad said. Opposition some of the UMNO’s corruption opted for a “constitutional of the virus since early DNA support in parliament, including lawmaker Wong Chen said Mu - tainted leaders, notably former from defectors from the ruling al- hyiddin’s “malicious” proposal prime minister Najib Razak, have commission” -- a group of this month when a new popularly elected individu- cluster emerged, centred KUALA lAMPUR: Malaysian liance, to form a new government. was rightfully rejected by the been trying to revive their political Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Turning down Muhyiddin’s request king, and that the premier fortunes. The country’s politi- als among whom there must at a garment factory near is facing calls to resign as doubts on Sunday, the king also asked pol- should resign or fire ministers cians, however, could be influ- be gender parity. Colombo, the capital. On swirled over the support that he iticians to end any politicking that who proposed the emergency. enced by the king’s call to avoid The men and women who Monday, 351 new cases commands, after the country’s could destabilise a government that The Southeast Asia nation was politicking, and put the nation’s will make up the commis- were confirmed in the In- king rejected his request to declare he said has handled the pandemic plunged into political instabil- needs first, analysts said. “The sion that will draft the new dian Ocean island nation. a state of emergency to fight the well, and stressed the importance ity in late February following King appears to be sending a coronavirus epidemic. Muhyiddin of the 2021 budget scheduled to be the resignation of the previous signal that the government of Constitution will be elected Most of the new infec- had requested emergency rule set before parliament on Nov. 6. prime minister, veteran politi- the day will hold, and that the by popular vote on April 11 tions are related to the amid a fresh spike in infections in But leaders of other parties in cian Mahathir Mohamad, after Budget should be passed, and and then they will have a garment factory cluster, Malaysia and a global pandemic Muhyiddin’s coalition and the his coalition broke apart, and there should not be any political year to write the new text, which has grown to 4,400 that has battered the economy. But opposition criticised his move former ally Muhyiddin forged a changes, at least for the time be- which will be submitted to cases, more than half the critics accused him of using it as a to seek emergency powers and senior leader in the United Malays new alliance with UMNO to be- ing,” Shazwan Mustafa Kamal, a a new referendum in 2022. pretext to suspend parliament and called on him to step down after National Organisation (UMNO) come prime minister. senior associate with political and “This plebiscite is not the country’s total of 7,872. avoid a test of his razor-thin parlia- the bid failed. “Thankfully, His Maj- - the largest party in the ruling Within weeks, Muhyiddin was faced policy risk consultancy Vriens & One death was reported on mentary majority. King Al-Sultan esty the King was not influenced by coalition - said in a post on Face- with the coronavirus crisis, but the Partners, said. Muhyiddin is hold- end. It is the start of a road Sunday, raising Sri Lanka’s Abdullah’s refusal is seen further the political game that could drag book. “The people’s wellbeing new ruling coalition is also beset ing a cabinet meeting on Monday that we must travel together death toll to 16. eroding Muhyiddin’s grip on pow- the country into more critical terri- is more important. By right, with infighting, with UMNO seek- that is scheduled to start at 0330 to agree on a new constitu- er, a month after opposition leader tory,” said Ahmad Puad Zarkashi, a Muhyiddin should step down,” ing to exert more influence. And GMT (11:30 am local time). tion for Chile,” – APP IslamabadTUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Morocco Briefs condemns Taliban Naik Saif Ali Janjua blasphemous condemns publications Macron’s Shaheed remembered DNA RABAT: The Kingdom of Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed was born on 25 April 1922. He was enrolled in Morocco strongly con- remarks demned, on Sunday, the the Royal Corps of Engineers in British Indian Army on 18 March 1941 continuing publication of DNA cartoons insulting Islam KABUL: Afghan Taliban DNA and the Prophet Syedna have condemned comments Mohammed (PBUH). of French President Em- RAWALPINDI: 72nd martyrdom The Kingdom of Moroc- manuel Macron regarding anniversary of Naik Saif Ali Jan- co denounces these acts blasphemous caricatures, jua Shaheed was observed on which reflect the immatu- terming them irresponsible. Monday. . To pay homage to the rity of their perpetrators In a statement issued by brave son of soil, a wreath laying and reaffirms that the Taliban spokesperson, the ceremony was held at his native freedom of some ends Afghan Taliban said: “ The town Nakial Kotli, (Azad Jammu where the freedom and French President (Macron) and Kashmir). beliefs of others begin. recently made irresponsible Major General Shahid Imtiaz Iaid Freedom of expression remarks against Islam and floral wreath and offered fateha on cannot, for any reason, alleged that Islam was fac- behalf of General Qamar Javed Ba- justify the insulting prov- ing a crisis internationally jwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). ocation and the offense of and is in need of reform, Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed the Muslim religion, which placed restrictions on Mus- was born on 25 April 1922. He 1 January 1948, as “Sher-e-Riast as platoon commander. He set and repulsed many aggressive cil of Azad Jammu & Kashmir has more than two billion lims in France and other was enrolled in the Royal Corps Battalion” under the command personal examples of gallantry ventures by the enemy. adorned him with Hilal-e-Kashmir followers across the world. such measures.” The Talib- of Engineers in British Indian of Lieutenant Colonel Muham- and inflicted heavy losses on the During the battle he was serious- (posthumous) and on 30th Novem- As much as it condemns an considered it as a stand Army on 18 March 1941. mad Sher Khan. enemy at Bhudha Khanna area ly injured and embraced Martyr- ber 1995, the Government of Paki- all obscurantist and bar- against nations. After retirement he helped in Due to his dedication, he was where his post was located. He dom on 26 October 1948. On 14th stan declared his Hilal-e-Kashmir baric violence allegedly They further added: “It would establishment of Haidri Force on promoted as Naik and appointed defended the post with chivalry March 1949, the Defence Coun- equivalent to Nishan-e Haider. perpetrated in the name be better if he carefully stud- of Islam, the Kingdom of ied Islam instead of making Morocco stands up against ignorant Islamophobic re- these abusive provocations marks, to stop making irre- China, Pakistan of the sacredness of the sponsible comments based ‘China’s countryside anti- Muslim religion. The King- on deficient information of universities host BRI dom of Morocco, like other hostile actors and to stop as- Arab and Muslim coun- suming a stand that threatens aerospace meeting tries, calls for stopping international peace and in- poverty drive effective’ BEIJING: Belt and Road Aerospace Innovation Alliance stoking resentment and flames enmity and animosity (BRAIA) 2020 Council Meeting and General Assembly was for showing discernment among nations.” in big cities. Li Hao, comes that attracted Lang to re- knew that he was from Pa- jointly held online by Northwestern Polytechnical Univer- and respect for otherness, “This is the umpteenth time DNA from Pakistan and is current- turn to his hometown. Ship- kistan, they treated him as sity (NPU), China and National University of Sciences and as a prerequisite for living that the supposed carica- ly a Ph.D. student at South- ing village is different from their family and prepared Technology (NUST), Pakistan, Gwadar Pro reported on together and for a serene tures of the Great Proph- BEIJING: As one of the par- west University in Chong- the villages Li has visited in diverse and tasty food for Monday. According to NPU, Wang Yiran, Vice President dialogue of religions. et of Islam, Muhammad ticipators of 2020 Looking qing municipality, China. the past. him these days. and Secretary General of Chinese Society of Astronautics (peace and blessing be upon China - Chongqing Youth After talking with Lang, Li The road here is asphalted, After returning to school, (CSA), on behalf of the co-initiator of Belt and Road Aero- him), have been displayed in Film Project, a Pakistani learned that Lang not only the network communication Li began to edit videos. space Innovation Alliance (BRAIA), Ms. Zhang Hailan, VP 707 new France and numerous evil student Usama Kalim, pioneered a rural tourism is smooth, and the villagers Currently, he is still think- of NPU, on behalf of the co-initiator and Permanent Secre- circles in the country have whose Chinese name is Li development model in Ship- can get access to clean wa- ing about how to use visual tariat of BRAIA and Mr. Rizwan Riaz, leader of NUST, on virus cases promoted a misleading im- Hao got highly impressed to ing village, but also provid- ter and sufficient electricity. language to fully present behalf of BRAIA Regional Development Center-South Asia age of Muslims,” the state- see an effective anti-poverty ed local villagers with jobs Li witnessed the great Lang's hard work and the delivered welcome speeches respectively. reported ment concluded. In recent drive in the countryside. and subsidized local prima- change of Chinese country- tourism development of More than 130 delegates from China, Pakistan, Bangla- weeks, French President According to a report pub- ry schools. When Li asked side under the guidance of Shiping village. desh, Nepal, Malaysia, Russia, Ukraine, United King- Khayyam Abbasi lished by Gwadar Pro on Lang his secret to success, China’s national policies. He believes that Lang is not dom, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Argentina, Macron attacked Islam and ISLAMABAD: The total the Muslim community, ac- Monday, Li got the opportu- Lang just smiled and said, "While some countries are an exception, but an epito- Mexico, Tunisia, Egypt, Nigeria and Cameroon’s colleges nity to film a documentary "hard work." still focusing on urban con- me of the general public in and universities, enterprises, research institutions and active COVID-19 cases in cusing Muslims of “separa- Pakistan on Monday were tism” and he said previously of Shiping village, Henghe “Lang came from a poor struction, China has already China's rural revitalization. international organizations attended the meeting. During Tujia Township in Chong- family, but he was never shifted to the vast country- "Lang's personal experience the meeting, BRAIA new memberships and new regional recorded 10,788 as 707 that “Islam is a religion in more people tested pos- crisis all over the world.” qing. He captured the story ashamed of it. He firmly be- side and has achieved re- is linked to China's develop- development center were announced, joint research coop- of a young man named Lang lieves that where there are markable results," Li said. ment process. Through dec- eration projects were approved, and BRAIA annual work itive for the deadly virus Xiaoyong who gave up his difficulties, there are ways. He believed that the devel- ades of efforts, the number report and future work plan were presented. during the last 24 hours. Power Division job in the city and returned Through his unremitting opment potential of China's of rural poor has markedly To further promote substantial joint research cooperation Three corona patients, home to start a business. efforts, he finally found a rural areas was what attract- dropped in China and the among BRAIA members and generate more fruitful sci- who were under treatment refutes media When it comes to the coun- well-paid job in the city. He ed Lang back to his home- poverty headcount ratio has entific research output, NPU, as BRAIA Permanent Sec- in hospital died on Sunday, report tryside, in Li Hao's eyes, could have stayed in the city, town to start a business. seen a continuous decrease. retariat, initiated BRAIA Joint Research Seed Fund Pro- according to the latest up- the countryside has always but he chose to come back to The happy smiles on China is now sharing its gram this year. 5 international scientific teams consisting date issued by the National ISLAMABAD: The news been synonymous with build his hometown," Li said, the faces of the villagers experience in poverty al- of 13 BRAIA member universities from China, Pakistan, command and Operation items published in a section "backwardness". "I think he is a hero." During once again confirmed Li's leviation with many coun- Russia, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Argentina had applied for Centre (NCOC). of media titled “Power Divi- Most people in the coun- his seven days in Shiping vil- thoughts. Li said everyone tries including Pakistan projects in the domain of composite materials, microsat- No COVID affected person sion misspent Rs.3 trillion, tryside where he grew up lage, Li was not only touched he met in Shiping village and promoting coopera- ellite and aerodynamics. These projects were approved by was on ventilator in Azad points out AGP is factually want to get rid of the label by Lang’s perseverance, but would greet him hospita- tion in global poverty erad- BRAIA Academic Committee. Since its establishment in Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), incorrect” and out of con- of "country people" and live he also found the key reason bly. And when the villagers ication,” Li said. 2017, BRAIA has organized a series of student activities, Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and text of the Audit Report ig- academic exchanges and managerial meetings, which has Balochistan, while 90 ven- noring basic parameter and improved the international reputation and global impact tilators elsewhere in Paki- procedure of Audit in gener- of both NPU and BRAIA members. BRAIA thus has be- stan, out of 1,884 allocat- al and taking out headlines come an important platform for multilateral international ed for COVID-19 patients, of choice in particular. cooperation and exchange. BRAIA is making continuous were occupied. The Power Sector overall efforts on exploring better ways of strengthening interna- Some 26,492 tests were market revenue per annum tional cooperation and benefiting to all members, in spite conducted across the is Rs. 1.4 trillion therefore of the global impact of COVID-19. – DNA country on Sunday, in- question arises as to how cluding 9,019 in Sindh, Rs. 3 trillion is misspent out 8,584 in Punjab, 4,560 of total market share of Rs. in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 1.4 trillion in one year? Fakhar for enhancing (KP), 2,990 in Islamabad The Power Sector spent Capital Territory (ICT), around Rs 200 Billion out of Pak-Afghan trade 501 in Balochistan, 241 in Rs.1.4 trillion market share Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and on development projects ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and 597 in Azad Jammu and in a year which also casts Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Monday stressed for Kashmir (AJK). doubts on Rs.3 trillion mis- exploiting untapped trade and investment opportunities Around 311,075 people spending as reported by the existing between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particular- have recovered from the news item, said a statement ly in fields of agriculture and livestock for promoting disease so far across Pa - issued by Power Division bilateral trade and investment relations. Addressing kistan making it a signif - here Monday. the session on trade and investment opportunities in icant count with over 90 The finality of irregulari- agriculture, food, livestock and mineral sectors in a two- percent recovery ratio of ties or mismanagement is day 'Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Forum the affected patients. vested with Public Accounts 2020', he said that existing Pak-Afghan trade volume Committee therefore re- LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar in a meeting was far below then its actual potential. porting Audit Report before with President Dr. Arif Alvi at Governor House.– DNA Pakistan's export to Afghanistan was recorded at Rs three No Pakistani its finalization by the rele- billion and imports Rs one billion only, where as the volume artillery fire by the units of the Azer- willful ignorance by Armenia of its of Pak-Afghan transit trade reached to US $ 5.6 billion, he can talk like vant forum does not serve Armenians baijan Army located in the Safiyan commitments and open disrespect the purpose of fair report- added. The minister said there was a dire need to enhance PDM leaders: village of Lachin region. to the tireless endeavors of interna- people to people contacts, exchange of research faculties, ing for fair public opinion. open artillery Later, the city of Tartar and the vil - tional mediators. Obviously, as it is It is also worthy to add that students and investors for mutually benefiting by sharing Chohan lages of the Tartar region were un- declared by the Prime Minister of the knowledge and experiences of both the countries. a Departmental Accounts fire at der intensive shelling by the armed Armenia, this country does not see Committee (DAC) compris- Fakhar Imam said the government under the leadership forces of Armenia. a diplomatic solution to the conflict, of Prime Minister Imran Khan was striving to strengthen Abid Raza ing DG (Audit) Power and Azerbaijani Another third time in a row a cease - and the ultimate goal is about con- Power Division’s represent- its relations with neighboring countries, saying China Pa- LAHORE: Punjab Infor- fire regime is blatantly ignored and tinuing the military occpation of the kistan Economic Corridor Project was an example of it. mation Minister Fayyaz-ul- ative, has already discussed army units violated by Armenia; 10 October Azerbaijani territories. Azerbaijan these paras and the DAC is- The multi-billion dollars development project with China Hassan Chohan on Monday Moscow joint statement, 18 Octo- is committed to its agreements and had entered into second phase, he said adding that it has said no patriotic Pakistani sued directions to all entities ber reaffirmed commitments by showing respect to the agreed hu- of Power Sector for verifica- DNA seven components related to agriculture and livestock sec- can talk about Balochistan’s the mediation efforts of Paris and manitarian ceasefire. tors development that would help in transforming the local freedom and it is now evi- tion of record and submis- BAKU: In a gross violation of the 24 October meeting in Washington All responsibility for violation of the sion of their revised point agriculture sector. He informed that work on on-farm water dent that Pakistan Demo- new humanitarian ceasefire, on Oc- and agreement on implementing the ceasefire and continued escalation management in collaboration with China was in progress cratic Movement (PDM) is of views based on rules and tober 26 at 08.05 am, the armed immediate humanitarian ceasefire. in the region lies with the politi- regulations. – APP as country was switching from flood irrigation to drip and linked with India. forces of Armenia were subjected to This is yet another demonstration of cal-military leadership of Armenia. sprinkle irrigation systems to save water. – DNA Fayyaz Chohan said in his statement that it would OGRA be appropriate for former Prime Minister Nawaz increases Sharif to mention his own gas price for name in the list of missing Chairman NAB hands over Rs. 224.071m to CS Sindh persons with whom he ex- industries The former Provincial Minister Sherjeel Memon had allegedly received Rs. 77m which was deposited in pressed sympathy. Nawaz Sharif has been a Fake Bank Account. He further informed that the total liability of the project is Rs. 505m. The accused missing for ten months Shaheen Hanif persons have admitted their offence and entered into Plea Bargain and the amount recovered is Rs. 305m along with his family, bil- ISLAMABAD: The Oil and lions of dollars made by Gas Regulatory Authority NAB Headquarters. an Expert from Pakistan is done separately. corruption and hundred (OGRA) has issued a notifi- Shujaat Hamza During the meeting Irfan Council of Renewable Ener- The expert provided per suitcases, he said. Hitting cation for an increase in gas Naeem Mangi, DG NAB gy Technologies (PCRET), unit cost of Solar Light out at Pakistan People’s prices for the industries. ISLAMABAD: Justice Javed Rawalpindi informed that Islamabad with NAB team based on the market survey Party (PPP) Chairman Bila- Domestic consumers will Iqbal, Chairman NAB hand- NAB Rawalpindi initiated collected solar lights from on the basis of which exor- wal Bhutto Zardari, Fayyaz not be subject to the new ed over Rs. 224.071 million probe in illegal award of Hyderabad, Sukkur and Lar- bitant profit charged by the Chohan said he gave a ridic- prices. According to the to Mumtaz Ali Shah, Chief contracts in installation of kana and tested in the LAB contractors but products ulous statement that PM notification, the price of Secretary Sindh recovered solar street lights in munic- of PCRET, Islamabad. were totally different from Imran Khan occupied Ba- gas for the CNG sector in illegal award of contracts ipal and town committees of A report regarding techni- the PC-1. An item which was lochistan’s islands follow- has been increased by up in installation of solar street Sindh under Roshan Sindh cal specification of the so- costing only Rs. 600-2000 ing his remarks of Rs 200 to Rs88 per MMBTU. The lights under Roshan Sindh Program as the subject in- lar light revealed that the but shown in documents to per kilogram eggs. hike in prices for Punjab program after a meeting vestigation was authorized lights are All-In-One Solar purchase for Rs. 60, 000/-. The provincial minister and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which was attended by Syed as a spinoff of an umbrella in- lights wherein the parts However, the solar charge further said that Pakistan is Rs88 while for Sindh and Ashgar Haider, Prosecu- quiry referred by Joint Inves- such as Solar Panel, Bat- controller item was never Democratic Movement is a Balochistan it is Rs67. The tor General Accountability tigation Team (JIT) where in namely Wadood Engineering of Solar Street Lights in Mu- tery, Charge Controller and purchased in actual. circus and people get enter- price of gas for general in- (PGA), Mumtaz Ali Shah, as per findings of JIT at total Service Pvt. Limited along nicipal & Town Committees LED are present and manu- Under this project besides tained after watching out of dustries has been increased Chief Secretary Sindh, Za- of 19 x contractors have de- with MJB Construction Com- of Sindh (Roshan Sindh Pro- factured in integrated form exorbitant rates of lights mind leaders in every new by Rs33 per MMBTU and hir Shah, DG Operations posited kick backs in differ- pany and Zafar Enterprises gram)” by officers / officials contrary to PC-I wherein were Rs. 401.2 million and rally. The drop scene of NAB, Irfan Naeem Mangi, for the export sector to ent fake bank accounts. (JV) were illegally awarded of Rural Development De- these were mentioned as huge kick backs were paid Pakistan Democratic Move- DG NAB Rawalpindi and Rs66 per MMBTU. The instant investigation has 6 contracts pertaining to a partment, Sindh. disintegrated items wherein to govt officials to the tune ment drama is nearing, other senior officers art revealed that 3 contractors project namely “Installation He further informed that cost estimation of each item of Rs. 22.3 million. Fayyaz Chohan predicted. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]