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No Brexit vote next week Burj Khalifa pays tribute to London Isolate Hizbollah victims of mosque attack heresa May has told MPs Dubai Tthat a third vote on her Brexit deal may not take place Pompeo urges Lebanon to move away from ubai has paid tribute next week “if it appears there Hizbollah’s ‘dark ambitions’ and Iran to New Zealand Prime is not sufficient support”. DMinister Jacinda Ard- It comes after European ern by displaying her image on Council President Donald ing alongside Bassil after their the Burj Khalifa, the world’s Tusk said Brexit’s fate was “in The heavily armed meeting. tallest building. Britain’s hands”. • “We believe that our work is HH Shaikh Mohammed bin EU leaders have agreed to Hizbollah has a already constraining Hizbol- Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice delay the departure date by at large militia that has lah’s activities.” President and Prime Minis- least two weeks. taken part in Syria’s Pompeo said Iran gave Hiz- ter of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, If MPs approve the PM’s deal civil war alongside bollah as much as $700 million hailed Ardern’s support for next week, Brexit would be a year. Muslims all over the world a delayed from 29 March until President Bashar Al The heavily armed Hizbollah week after a white suprema- 22 May. Otherwise the UK has Assad’s government. has a large militia that has taken cist killed 50 Muslims at two until 12 April to make a new part in Syria’s civil war along- mosques in the southern city plan. Beirut Our pressure on side President Bashar Al As- of Christchurch. In a letter to all MPs on Fri- Iran is simple. It’s sad’s government, but it also has In a Facebook post, accom- day evening, Mrs May said: S sanctions on Iran and aimed at cutting elected members of parliament panying a picture of the Burj “If it appears that there is not its Lebanese ally Hizbol- off the funding for and positions in the national Khalifa, Shaikh Mohammed sufficient support to bring the Ulah are working, Secre- terrorists and it’s unity government. said: “New Zealand today fell deal back next week, or the tary of State Mike Pompeo said working. The group’s influence over silent in honour of the mosque House (of Commons) rejects yesterday on a visit to Beirut, Lebanese state institutions has attacks’ martyrs. it again, we can ask for another calling on Lebanon to stand up POMPEO expanded in the last year. To- “Thank you PM Jacinda Ard- extension before 12 April - but to the Shi’ite group which he gether with allies that view its ern and New Zealand for your that will involve holding Eu- accused of “criminality, terror dle East to drum up support arsenal as an asset to Lebanon, sincere empathy and support ropean Parliament elections.” and threats”. for Washington’s harder line it won more than 70 of parlia- that has won the respect of She offered to talk to Lebanese politicians who against Iran, cited a speech by ment’s 128 seats in an election 1.5 billion Muslims after the MPs over the coming days met Pompeo, including Presi- Hizbollah leader Hassan Nas- last year. terrorist attack that shook the “as Parliament prepares to dent Michel Aoun, Parliament rallah this month asking the The group has taken three Muslim community around The image of Jacinda Ardern hugging take momentous decisions”. Speaker Nabih Berri and For- group’s supporters for funds of the 30 portfolios in the gov- the world.” a relative of the mosque attack See Page 12 eign Minister Gebran Bassil - all as evidence US pressure was ernment formed by the West- Women across New Zea - victim displayed on Burj Khalifa. political allies of Hizbollah - working. ern-backed Prime Minister land wore makeshift hijabs as said they had told him the group “Our pressure on Iran is sim- Saad Al Hariri in January, in- a statement of peace and soli- make a stand against the hate was part and parcel of Lebanese ple. It’s aimed at cutting off cluding the health ministry - the darity on Friday. espoused by the Australian politics. the funding for terrorists and first time it has held a ministry Many women embraced man accused of killing dozens Pompeo, touring the Mid- it’s working,” he said, stand- with a significant budget. #HeadScarfforHarmony to of worshippers. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 02

In the presence of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee’s Chairman, HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Deputy Chairman, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as well as HH Shaikh Salman bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club held the 21st race for this season, 2018-2019, at its racecourse in Raffa, Sakhir. HH Shaikh Sultanuddin bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalif, HH Shaikh Nooh bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa, as well as representatives of sponsors and horse-racing fans also attended the seven-round race which was held over the cups of HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of HM the King, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Sultan bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company.

The Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Canada, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, met with the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet of Canada, Ian Shugart, in Ottawa. Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah discussed ways of strengthening co-operation between the Kingdom and Canada in various fields, Shaikh Hussam bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Executive Committee The Minister of Labour and Social Development, Jameel Humaidan, the including political, of the Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Award for Sustainable Board Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), military and economic. He Development, yesterday met the Secretary-General of the International headed Bahrain’s delegation to the 335th session of the International congratulated Mr Shugart Centre for Inter-religious and Interfaith Dialogue (KAICIID), Faisal bin Labour Organisation (ILO), which is held in Geneva from March 18 to 28 on his recent appointment Abdulrahman bin Muammar. They discussed ways to enhance co-operation with the participation of the Kingdom’s Permanent Mission to Geneva led as the Clerk of the Privy between the two sides in achieving their common goals. Shaikh Hussam by Ambassador Dr Yusef Abdul Karim Bujiri. The Kingdom participates in Council, after having praised the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Dialogue overseeing the organisation’s policies after being elected unanimously in 2017 served as the Minister of among Religions and Cultures in the light of its humanitarian mission to on the Asia-Pacific Group. The election reflects the international community’s Defence since 2016. promote a culture of dialogue and cooperation that benefits mankind. confidence in Bahrain’s efforts and achievements in the labour field.

FreeFull Tandoori Chicken With purchase of minimum! BD 10/- or more Cyprus plans to attract more Delivery & takeaway only Until 31st March Bahraini tourists in coming years Lanterns Juffair branch only 17666517/17224417 TDT | Manama Abhitab Kumar

yprus Tourism has active plans in place to attract Charcoal Grill more tourists from the 17213860/17729115 C Kingdom in the coming years, according to the country’s dep- uty tourism minister. Speaking to Tribune, Savvas Perdios said tourism can play an important role in boosting the ties between the two coun- tries, together with business and trade. The Cyprus Deputy Minis- ter’s statement follows talks between foreign ministers of both countries to adopt a mu- Picturesque beaches in Cyprus have been attracting thousands of tourists from across the world. tual approach on a number of regional and international is- “Tourism industry is a dynamic island. sues apart from strengthening sector, full of challenges and we The ‘Island of Aphrodite (Ve- co-operation in many areas. have been facing these chal - nus) and the Island of Love is “As of now, Bahrain’s con - lenges successfully for many home to the Limassol, Larnaca tribution to Cyprus’ tourist years, reaching the historic re- and Pafos Castles, the Kourion arrivals is relatively low, with cord in tourist arrivals in 2018. archaeological site and Gree- 2,200 tourist arrivals in 2018 “We believe that Cyprus ko-Roman theatre, the Choirok- and 2,700 in 2017. But there has some unique competitive itia Neolithic settlement, the are good prospects to further advantages to overcome the amazing Troodos Geopark (the develop the Bahrain arrivals. tough competition from neigh- green heart of Cyprus) with vast Gulf Air connects the two coun- bouring countries such as high pine forests and waterfalls, the tries for over 30 years offering a quality of services, hospitality Gulf Air has been unique picturesque villages that very good connectivity all year of people, proximity/small is- connecting the include Lefkara, Omodos and round, since Bahrain is also a land/,many experiences, safe two countries for Kalopanagiotis. hub for Gulf visitors travelling destination, friendly to visitors over 30 years, Furthermore, Pafos City Cen- to Cyprus as well as from trav- from the Gulf, authentic expe- offering a very tre, a city protected by the UN- ellers beyond. riences, both beautiful sandy ESCO, some of the best beaches “As a result, many more tour- beaches and mountain resorts, good connectivity of Europe, 57 blue flag beaches ists from the region visit Cyprus agro-tourism.” all year round with the cleanest beach waters via Bahrain, even from Dubai Cyprus with its 11,000 years and there are in Europe, the Limassol Ma - and Abu Dhabi due to the com- of history is an open air mu - good prospects to rina, the Casino in Limassol petitive pricing,” he added. seum with the influences further develop and many more attraction will When asked about the chal- of Greek, Roman, Venetians, Bahrain arrivals. amaze the potential visitor from lenges faced by the country’s Franks, Ottomans and the Brit- the Gulf region. tourism sector, Mr Perdios said: ish civilisation sites all over the MR PERDI0S SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 03 Colours spread joy, smiles Hundreds of people from different walks of life take part in Holi celebrations

Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha, wife Mamta Sinha along with prominent businessman Many senior government officials and diplomats attended the celebrations. PICS BY SANURAJ Bhagwan Asarpota at the celebrations.

This festive occasion was A group of Bahraini women at the celebrations. attended by many dignitaries, distinguished guests, senior government officials and diplomats. MR BHATIA

Hundreds gathered to make the celebration a big success. A group of girls smeared in colours at Bab Al Bahrain after taking part in Holi celebrations.

TDT | Manama Harpreet Kaur brated predominantly in India Hadrami Avenue, Manama. on the full moon day of the Hin- tinguished guests, senior gov- and Nepal, but has also spread to Speaking to Tribune, Mahesh du month Phagun, which falls in ernment officials and diplomats. oth citizens and residents other areas of Asia and parts of Bhatia, Chairman of Thattai Bha- March in the Gregorian calendar. The guests played Holi with dry celebrated the festival of the Western world through the tia Hindu Community, said: “The It is celebrated with a lot of gaiety colours and were served sump- BHoli with great zeal and diaspora from the Indian sub- festival of Holi is not just limited 3,600 and enthusiasm by young and old tuous Indian cuisines. The event enthusiasm. continent. to Hindus or Indians, it is a fes- (approximately) people alike, who daub coloured powder was a grand success. Celebrations marking the festi- Nearly 3,600 people gathered tival meant for all. People from took part in the Holi of different hues on each other. “We thank the government and val of colours were held at many for the ‘Holi Rangotsav’ celebra- various backgrounds gathered celebrations, according “The festival signifies the ar- people of Bahrain, our support- venues across the Kingdom. tions organised by the Shri Kr- here to celebrate the festival of to organisers. rival of spring and the victory of ers and look forward to celebrat- Holi is an ancient Hindu spring ishna Temple Manama adminis- colours.” good over evil.” ing such festive occasions with festival, originating from the trators and Thattai Bhatia Hindu “Holi, popularly known as the “This festive occasion was at- great enthusiasm in the years to Indian subcontinent. It is cele- community on THMC Ground, Al Festival of Colours, is celebrated tended by many dignitaries, dis- come,” Mr Bhatia added.

Bahrain attends UN conference on South-South co-operation

South-South Cooperation, held ernmental negotiations, as part He also affirmed the King - The framework in here from 20-22 March 2019. of the Open Working Group, on dom of Bahrain’s support to the • The conference was inaugu- the SDGs. United Nations offices in Bah- aims at promoting the rated by the President of the He also noted the develop - rain, especially with regards to Kingdom’s experience at Republic of Argentina, Mau- ment of partnership with the national initiatives of various the international level. ricio Macri, with the partici - office of the UN Resident Co- governmental institutions, the pation of the United Nations ordinator in the Kingdom re- private sector, and individuals. Buenos Aires Secretary-General, António garding the agenda of the SDGs The Permanent Representa- Guterres. 2030, which resulted in the tive stressed the importance of The Permanent Representa- signing of the Strategic Part- the role of South-South coop- he Permanent Repre - tive delivered a speech in which nership Framework between eration in achieving the goals sentative of the King - he highlighted the Kingdom of the Kingdom of Bahrain and of sustainable development, af- Tdom to the United Na- Bahrain’s role in the implemen- the United Nations in October firming the commitment of the tions in New York, Ambassador tation of the Sustainable De - 2017. Kingdom of Bahrain to work Jamal Faris Al Rowaei, partici- velopment Goals 2030 (SDGs), The framework aims at pro- with other countries to share pated in the Second High-level noting in this regard its partici- moting the Kingdom’s experi- experiences and best practices United Nations Conference on pation in the international gov- Mr Al Rowaei delivers the speech at the conference. ence at the international level. to achieve the SDGs by 2030. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 04 Developmental projects reviewed Works Ministry top officials, MP tour areas in and around Manama to review projects Manama biya Avenue, Maan Bin Zaida Street and Al Zubara Street to orks Affairs Under- prevent double parking and in- secretary of the Min- crease the flow of traffic, solve Wistry of Works, Mu- the problem of rainwater pool- nicipalities Affairs and Urban ing at the intersection of Road Planning, Ahmed Al Khayyat, 717, Ahmed Al Fateh Highway accompanied by MP Adel Al at Block 307, and on road 1005 Asoomi, the Representative of near the Fort at Block 310, and the First constituency in the establish a Rainwater drainage Capital Governorate, toured a system in road 1810 in Block 318. number of Manama areas where The Undersecretary of the they discussed a number of pro- Ministry of Works explained posals and requests related to that the details designs of road the constituency. No 2115 near Awafi markets Mr Al Khayyat praised the have been completed by 90 per efforts of the members of the cent and the implementation Council of Representatives will start after the completion and members of the municipal and approval of all service councils to follow up on the departments and provide the citizens’ requests and proposals budget necessary to put the pro- regarding road and sewerage ject in a public tender. services, stressing the impor- As for the request to de - tance of communication and velop the roads surrounding integration between the Min- Ahmad Al Omran Secondary istry of works, the Council of Boys’ School, he said that 95 Representatives and municipal per cent of the detailed designs councils to achieve the public of the development projects interest. for roads No 1807, 1809, 1810 He pointed out that such and Road No.1805 development tours are within the directives project at 318 also in Al Hoora of the Minister of Works, Mu- Mr Al Asoomi along with Mr Al Khayyat toured different areas in Manama to review projects. have been completed. It will be nicipalities Affairs and Urban implemented after completion Planning, Essam Khalaf, on the 715 and Zubara Road to the development of road 2161 near area near the former Population and approval of all service de- need to follow the requests of south by establishing sidewalks, the shops of Ajeeb Block 321, Registry building at block 308 partments and after providing citizens and proposals of mem- side parking, and converting the development of road 2115, solv- in Hoora. the necessary budget to put the bers of the municipal councils traffic in one direction. This I thank Works ing the rain water pooling prob- It also includes placing an project into a public tender. and the Council of Represent- will contribute to increasing Ministry for its lem at Block 321, development iron barrier at the entrance to Mr Al Asoomi expressed his atives. the number of parking spaces continuous efforts of roads surrounding Ahmed the parking lot on the Gudaibiya sincere thanks and appreciation Mr Al Asoomi presented a on both street sides. and follow-up on all Al Omran School in Block 318, Street to prevent the parking to the Undersecretary and the number of proposals including The proposals also include the proposals of the development of Road 1805 at of private companies’ vehicles engineers’ team of the Works the development of Ahmed Al building parking lots on the Block 318, completion of the causing permanent occupancy Ministry for their continuous Fateh Highway in Block 307 in empty land space on Road 717 people. traffic regulation by turning the of these parks, the extension of efforts and follow-up on all the the part between north Road in block 307, speeding up the MR AL ASOOMI roads into one direction in the the central pavement in Gudai- proposals of the people.

GCC raps Trump call to recognise Israeli Woman driver ordered sovereignty over Golan Heights to pay BD13,000 to Beirut accident victim he Gulf Cooperation TDT | Manama Council expressed re- Tgret yesterday at Donald he High Civil Court Trump’s call to recognise Israel’s has ordered a Bahraini He can’t walk steadily sovereignty over the occupied Twoman driver to pay and has lost his Golan Heights, territory cap- BD13,000 in compensation to hearing ability. His tured from Syria in a 1967 war. a 22-year-old fellow national, Trump’s statement “will not who suffered disabilities in an employer sacked him change the reality that the Arab accident. from the job, making Golan Heights is Syrian land According to prosecutors, it difficult to lead a occupied by Israel by military the car driven by the accused normal life. force in 1967”, said Dr Abdulla- hit the victim, sending him to VICTIM’S LAWYER tif Al Zayani, the GCC secretary coma. general. Sources said he was rushed has lost his hearing ability. His “The statements by the Amer- to the hospital and doctors employer sacked him from the ican president undermine the saved his life although he suf- job, making it difficult to lead chances of achieving a just and fered 38 per cent disabilities. a normal life,” the lawyer said, comprehensive peace.” “The accident has very badly requesting the court to order The GCC’s comments came as affected my client, both phys- the accused pay compensation the Syrian government vowed ically and mentally. Doctors to the victim. on Friday to recover the terri- have confirmed that he suf- The judges ordered the tory from Israel. fered from 38pc disability,” the the woman driver to pay Other countries, both Syria’s Trump said it’s now willing to recognise Israel’s sovereignty in the disputed Golan Heights. victim’s lawyer said. BD13,000 in compensation to allies and enemies, in the region “He can’t walk steadily and the victim. and the West also condemned the territories occupied by Is- be contrary to international law. the US president’s comments - rael since June 1967, including The Golan Heights is Syrian which marked the latest major the Golan Heights and does not territory occupied by Israel, a US policy shift on Israel. consider them to be part of Is- German government spokes- Israel captured the Golan rael’s territory.” woman said yesterday when Man jailed for burglary Heights from Syria in the 1967 Egypt also said yesterday it 1967 asked about US President Don- TDT | Manama Middle East war and annexed considers the territory as occu- is the year in which ald Trump’s call to recognise cused burgled a BD180-laptop, in 1981 — a move not recognised pied Syrian land. Israel captured Golan Israeli sovereignty over the stra- a BD140 PlayStation and a BD65 internationally. In a statement carried by state Heights from Syria. tegic territory. Bahraini man has been phone as well as a bag from the The European Union under- news agency MENA, the Egyp- “If national borders should sentenced to one year neighbour’s house. lined it does not recognise Isra- tian Foreign Ministry cited UN be changed it must be done Abehind bars for infil- “While I was at home, I was el’s sovereignty over the Golan Security Council resolution 497 through peaceful means be - trating into his neighbour’s stunned when I saw our neigh- Heights yesterday. of 1981 which rejected Israel’s tween all those involved,” house, from where he burgled bour. As soon as he saw me, “The position of the EU has annexation of the territory. respect of the inadmissibility spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer several devices. he ran away. And I directly in- not changed,” an EU spokes- The ministry “stressed the of acquiring land by force,” the said of the Golan Heights, which The man would have es - formed my father,” the neigh- woman told Reuters. “The importance that everybody statement said. Israel captured in the 1967 Mid- caped with his crime had the bour’s son told prosecutors. European Union, in line with should respect the resolutions The French Foreign Ministry dle East war. neighbour’s son had not spot- The defendant was charged international law, does not rec- of international legitimacy and said the sovereignty of Israel “The government rejects uni- ted him inside the house. with theft along with entering ognise Israel’s sovereignty over the United Nations Charter in over the Golan Heights would lateral steps.” It is alleged that the ac - a house without permission. 05 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 world

Grenade blast outside Russian At least 60 killed consulate in Greece: police in Ghana bus Iraq ferry disaster collision: police Accra, Ghana

t least 60 people were Akilled on Friday in a toll climbs to 100 head-on collision between two buses in southern Ghana, police said. AFP | Mosul, Iraq The crash happened at about 2:00 am (0200 GMT) he capsizing of a Tigris in the Bono East region, river ferry packed with some 430 kilometres (270 TIraqi families celebrat- miles) by road north of the ing Kurdish New Year in Mosul capital, Accra. left at least 100 people dead, “The vehicles were trav- mostly women and children, elling in separate directions Greek police experts search the area outside the Russian consulate in Athens the interior ministry said Fri- when the collision oc - day, as grief and anger swept curred,” police commander the Iraqi city. Joseph Antwi Gyawu told Athens, Greece ties “were taking all necessary Residents of the northern AFP. steps to investigate the inci- city, scarred by years of jihadist “At least 60 people have grenade exploded early dent and bring the perpetra- rule, demanded justice as Prime been confirmed dead and AFriday outside the Russian tors to justice.” Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi de- one of the buses caught fire consulate in Athens without It is believed that the gre- creed three days of national with the other seriously hurting anyone, police said, nade was lobbed by one or two mourning following Thursday’s Iraqis demonstrate during a vigil in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul mangled,” he added. an attack typical of domestic persons on a motorbike. accident. The buses were each car- far-left groups. Police were probing possi- Mosulites had resumed the eral days of heavy rains led to rying about 50 passengers at The area in the Athens sub- ble links to a burnt motorbike annual festivities this year for Many said the disaster could water being released through the time of the crash. urb of Halandri was rapidly found later in central Athens. the first time since Iraqi forces have been avoided, and chanted the Mosul dam, causing the riv- Emergency services were cordoned off and bomb spe- The move is typical of do- ousted the Islamic State group “corruption is killing us!” er to rise. at the scene, including fire- cialists were dispatched, a po- mestic far-left outfits, who following years of brutal jihad- “We want those responsible Videos showed a fast-flow- fighters to put out the blaz- lice source said. regularly carry out acts of vio- ist rule. But the celebrations to be brought to justice,” said ing, bloated river and dozens ing vehicles. Police said the grenade had lence against diplomatic mis- turned to tragedy when the Mohammed Adel, 27, whose of people floating in the water Kwame Arhin, a doctor exploded but caused no in - sions in Greece. overcrowded vessel got into father was among those who or trying to swim around the at the Kintampo Govern- juries as the consulate was In December, a grenade trouble as it headed to a popu- died. partly submerged boat. ment Hospital, said 28 peo- closed at the time. exploded outside Skai, one of lar picnic site across the river He accused officials of failing Abdel Mahdi said the justice ple were being treated for The attack occurred at Greece’s main media groups. Tigris. to enforce safety standards. system “must do its job and the injuries. around 0200 GMT. There was A similar attack occurred Mosul security officials Video footage from cameras investigation must produce “Seven out of the 28 pas- no immediate claim of respon- in 2016 when a grenade was blamed the accident on high at the picnic site, posted online, results on the reasons for this sengers who were rushed sibility. thrown outside the French water levels and overcrowding showed a severely overcrowded shipwreck”. here are in critical condi- The Greek foreign ministry embassy, injuring a police on the boat. vessel beginning to list as water He and President Barham tion,” Arhin told AFP. “unequivocally” condemned guard. Hundreds of relatives of vic- comes aboard. Saleh visited the site of the ac- “We have referred four. the attack, which it said had The hit was claimed by a tims and residents gathered As it capsizes completely, it cident as the search continued Most of them had head in- caused some damage outside group calling itself the Organ- Friday at the scene of the acci- traps dozens of people under for bodies, some of which were juries. I’ve seen a few being the building. isation of Revolutionary Au- dent, where prayers were held its hull. Authorities had warned carried far downstream by the taken to the morgue,” he It added that Greek authori- todefence. for the dead. people to be cautious after sev- strong current. added. Is it a horse? Is it a car? It’s a Belarus horse-mobile Knyazhitsy, Belarus Usikov lives in the tiny village invention to get to the collective the horn works and everything “It’s the 21st century when ince he was a child, Alexei of Knyazhitsy in Belarus’s east- farm where he works, looking is well equipped.” there are computers and phones, SUsikov liked to make things. ern Mogilev region. after livestock for around 200 Usikov outfitted his car with but he’s trying to keep up the His latest invention is what he When a neighbour offered It’s more reliable euros a month. a small coal stove. It is linked traditions of the old days.” proudly calls a “horse-mobile” him the remains of his old Audi than a car, it won’t let He also uses it for working in to a pipe on the roof that blows At first traffic police were not -- a dilapidated red car pulled by 80, Usikov cut up the car’s frame you down the field, including for plough- out smoke and keeps him warm sure how to respond. Once a a horse that he rides through the and removed its engine. ALEXEI USIKO ing and seeding. in winter. bewildered policeman stopped Belarusian countryside. He made holes where the “My colleagues could not be- The “horse-mobile” has made the vehicle and called his boss. “It’s more reliable than a car, it steering wheel was and slid reins lieve it when I first arrived at Usikov famous among villagers. His chief praised Usikov’s cre- won’t let you down,” the 31-year- through plastic tubes to attach work in a horse car,” Usikov said. “There are not many young ative spirit. old farmer said, flashing a tooth- them to his horse. it is missing,” he joked. “They were surprised because people today who can do that,” “Well done,” he said. “Wish less smile. “Now it’s an Audi 40, as half of The young farmer uses his you can play music in the car, said a local saleswoman. him a safe trip.”

Farmer Alexei Usikov, 31, in his horse-pulled cart made from an old Audi car SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 06 China probes blast as toll rises to 47

All-out efforts must be made to rescue those trapped and to identify the cause of the accident as early as possible

XI JINPING CHINESE PRESIDENT

An aerial view shows damaged buildings after an explosion at a chemical plant in Yancheng in China’s eastern Jiangsu province curred and said the force rocked her house and badly damaged province was one of the worst into a blood donation centre, “We don’t have drinkable her front door. The explosion industrial disasters to hit China, with about 20 to 30 people lined water here,” Xiang said. “Why There was no immediate gov- • with Xi acknowledging that the up. hasn’t the government sent us ernment help, she said, and res- toppled several buildings country has seen a rash of major Local authorities, who are some water?” idents were clearing the street in the industrial park accidents in recent years. investigating the cause of the According to a report released themselves. Xi -- who is on a state visit to We knew we’d be accident, said an unspecified Friday by Jiangsu province’s “I have no one to help me More than 600 Italy -- urged “all-out efforts” blown up one day number of people were taken ecology and environment de- here,” said a grandmother and people• have received to rescue those trapped and to into police custody on Friday. partment, several rivers near the single mom surnamed Wang. identify the cause of the accident A 60-YEAR-OLD WOMAN SURNAMED XIANG The facility involved in the blast site are contaminated with “What am I going to do with medical treatment “as early as possible”, accord- explosion belonged to Tianjiayi chemicals, including chloroform all the shattered glass on the following the blast ing to the official news agency Chemical, a firm with 195 em- and dichloromethane. floor and a broken wall?” the Xinhua. ployees established in 2007 that The force of the explosion 57-year-old told AFP, tearing up. In 2015 and 2017, The State Council, China’s mainly produces raw chemical -- which was so powerful that Workers trapped the• firm was fined cabinet, has established a team materials, including anisole, a it apparently triggered a small The blast toppled buildings, to investigate the explosion, had harboured concerns about highly flammable compound. earthquake -- blew out windows trapping workers. State broad- for violating rule state media said. safety and pollution for a long Tianjiayi Chemical has a his- and dented metal garage doors caster CCTV showed rescuers The explosion toppled sev- time. tory of violating environmental of buildings as far as four kilo- pulling a survivor from the AFP | Yancheng, China eral buildings in the industrial More than 600 people have regulations, according to online metres (2.5 miles) from the site. wreckage. park and caused a huge fire that received medical treatment fol- records from Yancheng city’s en- Nearby residents -- many of Workers covered in blood hinese President Xi Jin- raged through the night, while lowing the blast, according to vironment and ecology bureau. them elderly -- have started were seen running out of the ping ordered local gov- rescuers scrambled to find sur- the city government. In 2015 and 2017, the firm was sweeping up glass, and in some factory. Cernments yesterday to vivors in the wreckage of the Among them, at least 90 are fined for violating rules on solid cases, seemed to have aban - An aerial view of the blast area prevent any more industrial plant owned by a company with seriously injured. Hundreds of and water waste management. doned their homes entirely. showed a large swath of destruc- disasters after a chemical plant a chequered past. rescuers have been dispatched On the road where Xiang lived, tion in the industrial park, where blast left 47 people dead, injured The windows of homes a few to the scene, local authorities Toxic water consisting of basic two-storey multiple fires had initially raged. hundreds and flattened an in- kilometers (miles) away were said, and some 4,000 people In the aftermath of the ex - homes, almost all the windows Firefighters extinguished the dustrial park in the latest such shattered. have been evacuated from the plosion, several residents told and some window frames were blaze Friday after battling raging catastrophe to hit the country. “We knew we’d be blown up blast site. AFP they were concerned about blown in. flames through the night. Three Thursday’s explosion in the one day,” said one 60-year-old In a shopping street in pollution from the industrial The woman was sitting at chemical tanks and five other eastern city of Yancheng, Jiangsu woman surnamed Xiang who Yancheng, a bus was converted accident. home when the explosion oc- areas had been on fire. Giant floating mouse-like sculpture arrives in HK harbour Hong Kong, China That work -- smaller than the massive inflatable floating KAWS piece -- by Dutch artist Asculpture reminiscent of Florentijn Hofman was hugely Mickey Mouse was towed into popular, inspiring special duck Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour dishes in restaurants and even yesterday, as a crowd of curious SMILE copies in several Chinese cities. locals looked on. “The yellow duck is more at- The 37-metre (121-foot) piece tractive, more lively,” said Fung called KAWS:HOLIDAY -- about The figure has been Foon-yung, 67. the length of three double-deck- compared to a huge “I don’t know what this one er buses -- is the work of Amer- floating yellow duck looks like, it’s just lying there,” ican artist KAWS, who is known that was displayed in she added, saying it reminded for his whimsical characters the Hong Kong har- her of a corpse. which have Xs for eyes. Cheer Chen, 31, a self-de - Tugboats towed the macabre bour in 2013 scribed KAWS fan and Sichuan grey figure -- a character named resident, said she came to Hong COMPANION, floating on its back Kong especially to see the sculp- -- into the harbour and stationed ture after missing out on its pre- it off Hong Kong’s busy Central vious stops in Seoul and Taipei. district. just zone out and look at the sky “Maybe there are some things Part of an art festival in the ‘KAWS:HOLIDAY’ ‘Companion’, an inflatable sculpture (C) by US artist and designer Brian Donnelly, known professionally and think about nothing else.” in the world it doesn’t want to city, it will remain there until the as Kaws, is displayed on Victoria Harbour during the opening ceromony for its exhibition in Hong Kong Locals and visitors, some see,” said Hong Kong resident end of the month. wearing t-shirts designed by Leung Kin-yee, referring to the KAWS, whose real name is Bri- “Hong Kong’s such a busy work like this just floating in “I just thought about... for my- KAWS, took photos and looked figure’s eyes. an Donnelly, said he hopes his city... I thought it would be a Victoria Harbour,” he told re- self, what’s a really relaxing po- on excitedly as the sculpture was “Inequality, human selfish- work will help people to relax. good juxtaposition to have a porters. sition, and that’s really when you brought to its display site. ness, greed.” 7 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019

Leadership Happy congratulates Pakistani Pakistan Day president, premier slamic Republic of Pakistan will helicopters as well as skydivers of air- celebrate Pakistan Day today with borne units from the three armed forces Itraditional zeal and a renewed com- will also showcase their skills. mitment to work hard for the progress Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir and prosperity of the motherland. Mohammad will be the guest of honour Manama The Day is observed on March 23 every at the parade. President Dr Arif Alvi, year to commemorate the passage of La- Prime Minister Imran Khan, ministers, is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal hore Resolution on this day in 1940 when members of the Parliament, the three Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al the Muslims of the Sub-continent set services chiefs and diplomats will also HKhalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad the agenda of a separate homeland for witness the parade. Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and themselves. Various contingents from Azerbaijan, First Deputy Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations The main feature of the day will be the Bahrain, China, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka to the Pakistani President, Arif Alvi, on his country’s grand military parade in Islamabad where and Turkey will participate in the Parade. National Day. contingents of the three armed forces and Pakistan missions abroad as well dif- They expressed sincere congratulations to the the security forces will conduct march ferent organizations and societies will Pakistani President, wishing him abundant health past. Various aeroplanes belonging to also arrange functions and ceremonies and happiness. Army Aviation and Pakistan Air Force to commemorate the Day and inculcate They sent a similar congratulatory cable to the will demonstrate aerobatic feats for the a spirit for the progress, prosperity and Pakistani Prime Minister, Imran Khan, on the same audience. Similarly, combat and attack defence of the country. occasion.

Towards prosperity

Dr. Arif Alvi extra-ordinary circumstances. President It has accomplished exemplary successes in fight against terror- oday marks the historic ism and extremism. However, day when the Muslims there still remains the challenge Tof sub-continent decided of socio-economic development. to unite in their democratic de- We need to work even more for mand for a separate homeland, national progress and prosperity. where they could establish and We are committed to democracy, practice their lives in accordance justice, and peace. Given our hu- with their values and traditions man talent and natural resources, especially justice, equality, and our potential is immense. We are freedom. Today, therefore, is an destined to achieve the status of occasion to pay tribute to the struggle and a model democratic state, as envisioned by sacrifices of our founding fathers and pledge Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. once more to live up to the ideals that form Let us have faith and remain united and let us the foundation of the idea of Pakistan. Pakistan commit to work hard with discipline to make has surmounted unprecedented challenges Pakistan strong and prosperous. May Allah’s and demonstrated resilience in the face of blessings be with us all. A new Pakistan

Imran Khan justice and where every person Prime Minister can contribute towards socio-eco- nomic development to the best of oday is a historic day in our his ability. national history when the We desire friendly and peaceful TMuslims of Sub-Continent relations with all our neighbors, determined their destiny in line based on the principle of equality. with the vision of Allama Moham- We want countries of the region to mad Iqbal. That very day, the Mus- join hands for eliminating poverty lims of Sub-Continent, under the and help their people achieve so- leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Mo- cio-economic prosperity. We want hammad Ali Jinnah, resolved to to make it clear that our desire for carve out an independent Muslim peace should not be treated as a state for themselves thus breaking the shackles of weakness. Pakistan reserves the right to take slavery. The struggle of the Muslim culminated every step for its defence. By the grace of Allah in creation of an independent Muslim state on Almighty our defence is impregnable. We are 14th August 1947. The Resolution passed on 23rd proud of our gallant armed forces. The courage March was aimed at creation of a state where the of our armed forces, the capability of our national citizens could enjoy equal opportunities irrespec- security institutions and their countless sacrifices tive of caste and creed and where they could play have foiled nefarious designs of the enemies of their due role in the progress of the country. Pakistan. Today we are at a critical phase of our The Pakistan of today is a New Pakistan. We are history where we are waging a struggle to rid endeavoring to make the country a true Islamic our country of corruption and malpractices. We Welfare State. We are committed to establishing are also striving for economic stability. a society which is based on compassion and Pakistan-Zindabad. 8 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019

Pakistan Club celebrations today he Pakistan Club Bahrain is celebrating Pakistan’s TNational Day today with national zeal and enthusiasm. The Pakistan Club is one of the oldest and thriving communi- ty platform established in 1948 and is located in Manama in the heart of Bahrain’s capital. The club has chalked out a series of events this year which started with the Pakistan Day Family Night celebration yasterday at Pakistan Club, which was at- tended by families. National songs were sung followed by music program, fun activities File pic: Bahrain National Day was celebrated at Pakistan Club. Photo shows Ebrahim al Nafae, MP( third from left) Pakistani Ambassador Afzaal Mahmood (second from left,) Engr. Rehan Ahmad, Chairman Pakistan Club (sixth from left ) along with Pakistan club board members and prominent business community members. for children, games and quiz for Eng. Rehan Ahmed women. Prizes and gifts were awarded. Flag hoisting ceremony will course of history. be held Saturday morning at the Pakistan Club Chairman Eng Club premises which are expect- Rehan Ahmed in a statement Pakistan and ed to be attended by over 500 extended his felicitations to the Bahrain enjoy community members. The pro- Pakistani community members fraternal ties gram includes national songs, in Bahrain and said that ‘cele- speeches and recognition of lo- brations of such national events and the bilateral cal Pakistani community leaders are an opportunity to renew relations have who have helped Pakistan Club our pledge to serve our beloved entered into a new in organizing its activities and country honestly, diligently and era of progress and programs. It will include tab- working hand in hand with all development, thanks leaus by school children and a national institutions and private to the leadership of special poetry session to show sector for the development of both countries. the solidarity with the people the nation’. and nation. “We at the Pakistan club will ENG. REHAN AHMED The Pakistani nation is cele- continue to provide all possi- brating the 79th anniversary of ble assistance and help to our rate important milestones of our Pakistani Ambassador Afzaal Mahmood withe Pakistan Club Chairman Rehan Ahmed and Board members. the adoption of Pakistan Reso- community members to solve national history”, he said. lution passed on March 23, 1940 their day to day problems. Nu- Eng. Rehan Ahmed thanked Al Khalifa and the people of Bah- added. community to continue to play a with traditional zeal and zest. On merous activities and programs His Majesty King Hamad bin rain for their continuous support Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy pivotal role in the development this historic day, the Muslims of for the benefit of the community Isa Al Khalifa, Prime Minister to the Pakistan community. We fraternal ties and the bilater- of the Kingdom of Bahrain. “I the sub-continent gathered in members have been planned and HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman are proud of our fraternal ties al relations have entered into a pray to Allah Almighty for the Lahore under the inspiring lead- carried out. The entire focus is Al Khalifa and Crown Prince, with the people of Kingdom of new era of progress and devel- well-being and prosperity of ership of Quaid-e-Azam Mu- to energize our community for Deputy Supreme Commander Bahrain and these ties will con- opment, thanks to the leadership the leaderships and people of hammad Ali Jinnah and adopted positive actions, create platform and First Deputy Prime Minister tinue to strengthen and grows of both countries. Pakistan and the Kingdom of a Resolution, which changed the for interactions and commemo- HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad with the passage of time,” he Eng. Rehan Ahmed urged the Bahrain”. Thank You Pakistan ThankToday You and Pakistan always Inculcating values in students Congratulations to Pakistani community inToday Kingdom and of always Bahrain • Two new blocks, Congratulations to Pakistani community Jinnah Block and Sir Sayed Block were in Kingdom of Bahrain constructed in the Isa town campus, between 1994-95.

akistan Day is a very unique and significant day for every Muslim in P Qari Sami-ur-Rehman Ateeq Ur Rehman (Principal) the subcontinent. March 23rd, every year, commemorates the adoption of Pakistan Resolution small primary school in 1968 in students are on the roll of the in 1940 at Lahore, which stands a rented building in Fariq Fadil school, which is an indicator of for social justice, religious har- area of Manama. After a few the quality of education offered mony, economic parity, legal years the school was upgraded here and the trust reposed by the protection, cultural tolerance, to secondary level education Bahraini community in Pakistan enlightened vision of future, following affiliation with the School. Our school is the first elimination of ethnic and reli- Federal Board, Islamabad, Pa- non Bahraini private school in gious differences, and above all kistan. In 1984, the new campus Bahrain to introduce Arabic as a patriotic fervor to espouse the of the Pakistan School was con- a compulsory subject in the cur- above ideals. On this Great Day, structed in Isa town, which was riculum for all classes. An Islam- Pakistan School sends its best inaugurated by His Royal High- ic Center has been established wishes to all our fellow com- ness Prince Salman bin Hamad in the school to create a gener- patriots in Bahrain. Let’s salute Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, ation equipped with the right and remember the sacrifices and Deputy Supreme Commander knowledge of Islam.The Board sufferings of great many for this and First Deputy Premier. of Management, the governing great achievement. Two new blocks, Jinnah Block council of the school, comprised We are happy to present a and Sir Sayed Block were con- of an elected parent body has (Since 1948) synopsis of Pakistan School, structed in the Isa town campus, been contributing immensely to Bahrain on this joyous occasion. between 1994-95. Today Paki- the progress and development The genesis of Pakistan School stan school has two wings, Ma- of the school. The sitting Board, goes back to the later part of nama (Primary) and the main elected again for a three year (Since 1948) 1960s when the leading vision- campus Isa Town. The school term in the election held on 2nd Engr. Rehan Ahmed (Chairman) ary members of the community is delivering education to more March 2019, has covered many P. O. Box 118 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 00973 32007700 realized the need for a schooling than 2435 students from 17 dif- distinctive landmarks over the Email: [email protected] | Web: pakistanclub.org system for their children, lead- ferent countries. Besides Pa- last three years in academic and Engr. Rehan Ahmed (Chairman) ing to the establishment of a kistanis, around 800 Bahraini administrative areas. P. O. Box 118 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 00973 32007700 Email: [email protected] | Web: pakistanclub.org 9 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019

Scent with love Let’s reiterate our pledge hether you aromatic woody for are a fragrant a strong and resilient Wfanatic or men. The opening is new to scents, knowing a blend of bergamot, the latest trends on fra- lavender and pepper grance and trying it on, undertones, following would also seem to be with patchouli thus a full filling task – just making it a refreshing like the latest launches feels for our olfacto- of JINAN and JASIR per- ry. Vetiver and musk fume spray is another is associated on the milestone for Asgharali, base for a subtle and hoping to fulfill the ol- lasting aroma. faction and make it part Asgharali with its of your extended acces- novelty and luxury sory to wear. products and has laid The exquisite JINAN its footprint in the eau de perfume spray invites wood, caramel and evernyl) an beauty market and today has you to an oriental floral and aromatic composition fulfill- over 100+ retail and franchise ambery fragrance, a flattering ing the wildest dream. Finally, outlets and with a wide distri- aroma for anyone to wear. Top at the base presents dry amber, bution worldwide in regions notes are composed of floral musk and vanilla. from Eastern Europe to South scents (rose, saffron, and red JASIR eau de perfume, is a America with experience over fruits) play up the other spices testament to wilderness and 9 decades in the perfume in- Ch.Shukat Ali (President APOO WORLD Bahrain) and board member celebrate Pakistan Day in the heart (sandalwood, oud nature with its fragrance of dustry. the Lahore Resolution passed on 23 March 1940 Pakistan Day or Pakistan and the adoption of the first Pakistan during • the transition of the Dominion of Pakistan to Resolution Day is a national holiday the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 23 March Shaping better future through quality education in Pakistan commemorating 1956 making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic n this memorable day the Lahore Resolution republic. A Republic Day parade by the armed let’s join hands and passed on 23 March 1940 forces is often part of the celebrations. Owork together for the The day celebrates the adoption of the Pakistan betterment of our country. The resolution by the Muslim League at the Mi - Pakistan Urdu School was es- he commemoration of Pakistan Day each nar-e-Pakistan (lit. Pakistan Tower) that called tablished in 1956 and is man- year is an occasion to reiterate our pledge for establishing an independent federation com- aged by a Board of Trustees. Ttowards those ideals that led to the crea- prising provinces with Muslim majority located It is affiliated with the Federal tion of our beloved homeland. It is an occasion in north-western and north-eastern region of Board of Intermediate & Sec- to pay tribute to our great leaders who with- British controlled territories in India (exclud- ondary Education, Islamabad, stood all adversities but remained steadfast in ing autonomous princely States) on 23 March Pakistan to prepare the stu - their mission to secure a separate homeland 1940. Since then, the day is celebrated annually dents for Secondary & Higher for the Muslims of the sub-continent. Of all the throughout the country as a public holiday. The Secondary Examinations in days in a year, Pakistani nation celebrates 23rd Armed forces of Pakistan usually hold a military Arts, Science and Commerce. March everywhere across the world, as being parade to celebrate the event. Let us on this day From Primary to Middle/High, Dr. Mohammad Salim Akhter most significant part of their history. pledge ourselves to sincerely follow the prin- students follow the curricu- (Chairman Academic Committee) Principal Justen John Pakistan Day or Pakistan Resolution Day is ciples of unity, faith and discipline as a guiding lum set and designed by the a national holiday in Pakistan commemorating force to face all the challenges that we face today. Oxford University Press. The School is to ensure that its stu- (Girls). Admissions for the new present strength of the school dents not only attain scholarly academic session 2019-2020 is about 2200 students and 225 knowledge but are also equipped have been commenced and a big staff members. The medium with useful skills of 21st century number of parents are showing of instruction is English. The to become more productive and their interest for their children’s school has separate classes for responsible members of society. quality education. Parents in- Boys and Girls. In order to meet the future terested to register their child/ The Pakistan Urdu School has needs, the school has focused on children can collect the appli- a team of dedicated teaching technological literacy through cation forms from the school staff under the supervision of the use of projectors and smart office on all working days from the school management and the boards.The School is ensuring 08:00 am to 12:30 pm (subject guidance of the Board of Trus- that all students are computer to the availability of seats). For tees. The school aims not only to literate and thus have included more information, please con- provide proper academic groom- Computer Studies in the syllabus tact Junior School (LKG to Grade ing but also moral upbringing and has set up new Computer 2) - Tel: 17687480, Middle & Sen- of the students. One of the laboratories for the Primary Sec- ior School (Grade 3 to 12) – Tel: main aims of the Pakistan Urdu tion and for the Middle Section 17687922.

HEARTIEST FELICITATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN AND THE PAKISTANI COMMUNITY IN BAHRAIN ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF PAKISTAN RESOLUTION DAY LET US RESOLVE ON THIS GREAT DAY TO REKINDLE IN OUR SOULS THE SPIRIT THAT GAVE BIRTH TO PAKISTAN THE SPIRIT OF FAITH, UNITY AND DISCIPLINE FROM: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF PAKISTAN URDU SCHOOL 10 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019

Khaplu palace Kaghan valley Shangrila lake

The United Nations• Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites are places of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity.

According to the Travel• and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 released by the World Economic Forum, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to Pakistan’s GDP in 2015 was US$328.3 million, constituting 2.8% of the total GDP.

ourism in Pakistan is for its World Heritage sites. age sites and eighteen sites are a growing industry. The United Nations Educa- on the tentative list. Congratulations & Best Wishes TIn 2018, the British tional, Scientific and Cultural The first sites to be inducted Backpacker Society ranked Organization (UNESCO) World in the list were Archaeologi - Pakistan as the world’s top Heritage sites are places of cal Ruins at Moenjodaro, Bud- Congratulations to the Government && People Best of Wishes Pakistan adventure travel destination, outstanding cultural or natu- dhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and & the Pakistani Community in Bahrain describing the country as ral importance to the common Neighbouring City Remains at to the Government & People of Pakistan “one of the friendliest coun- heritage of humanity. The pro- Sahr-i-Bahlol, and Taxila, all on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan Day tries on earth, with mountain gramme was founded with the three of which were inscribed & the Pakistani Community in Bahrain from the Board of Management, Staff and Students of scenery that is beyond any- Convention Concerning the as places of cultural significance on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan Day one’s wildest imagination.” Protection of World Cultural in 1980. In 1981 two other sites, Pakistan School, Bahrain The country is geographically and Natural Heritage which was Fort and Shalamar Gardens in from the Board of Management, Staff and Students of and ethnically diverse, and adopted by the General Confer- Lahore and Historical Monu- Pakistan School, Bahrain has a number of historical ence of UNESCO on 16 November ments at Makli, were inscribed. and cultural heritage sites. 1972 in Paris. Pakistan ratified The last site to be designated According to the Travel and the convention on 23 July 1976, as a World Heritage site was Tourism Competitiveness making its historical sites eligi- Rohtas Fort in 1997. All the six Report 2017 released by the ble for inclusion on the list. Since inscribed and eighteen tentative World Economic Forum, the then, UNESCO has designated six sites are listed under the cultural direct contribution of travel sites in Pakistan as World Herit- category. and tourism to Pakistan’s GDP in 2015 was US$328.3 million, constituting 2.8% of the total GDP. In October 2006, one year after the 2005 Kashmir earth- quake, The Guardian released what it described as “the top five tourist sites in Pakistan” to help the country’s tourism industry. The sites includ- ed Lahore, the Karakoram Highway, Karimabad and Lake Saiful Muluk. To pro- mote the country’s unique cultural heritage, Pakistan launched the “Visit Paki - stan” marketing campaign in 2007. This campaign involved events throughout the year including fairs and religious festivals, regional sporting events, arts and craft shows, folk festivals and openings of historical museums. In 2009, The World Econom- ic Forum’s Travel & Tour- ism Competitiveness Report ranked Pakistan as one of the top 25% tourist destinations The Lahore Fort 11 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 business

US sanctions US Treasury ‘yield Chinese ships curve’ flips over N.Korea Indonesia’s Garuda says to New York, United States sanctions he so-called yield curve, Washington, United States Ta closely watched indi- cator that economists say he United States on cancel 49-jet Boeing 737 deal can reliably predict reces- TThursday imposed sions, inverted yesterday, sanctions on two Chinese pushing stocks lower on shipping companies for The 50-aircraft order Wall Street. doing business with North • Toward 1350 GMT, yields Korea, vowing to keep worth $4.9 billion at on three-month Treasury strictly enforcing sanctions list prices when it was bonds fell to 2.455 percent, on Pyongyang even amid announced in 2014 below those for 10-year top-level diplomacy. bonds, which were at 2.447 “The maritime industry The Indonesian percent. must do more to stop North • Traditionally, the more Korea’s illicit shipping prac- carrier had so far paid investor dollars bet on tices,” national security ad- Boeing about $26 million longer-term returns, the viser John Bolton tweeted steeper the curve. An invert- after the Treasury Depart- This month, ed curve is a market anom- ment’s announcement. Lion• Air said it was aly and something that has “Everyone should take occurred several quarters notice and review their own postponing delivery before all economic reces- activities to ensure they are of four of the jets sions in recent decades. not involved in North Ko- The spread between the rea’s sanctions evasion,” he two-year and 10-year bonds, Lion is Southeast A Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737 Max 8 at Jakarta International airport in Jakarta (file) said. Asia’s• biggest airline by another closely watched in- The Treasury Depart- dicator, has yet to flip. ment said it was blocking fleet size and a major ficult to predict whether more But research from the San all potential US interests of Boeing customer 737 to get new warning light major carriers would follow Francisco Federal Reserve the Dalian Haibo Interna- New York, United States suit. Bank recently claimed that tional Freight Co. Ltd. and AFP | Jakarta, Indonesia the source said on condition of “There are many unanswered the three-month, 10-year prohibiting Americans from oeing’s 737 MAX aircraft anonymity. questions and each airline has spread is the more mean- dealing with the firm. Bwill be outfitted with a Neither the Lion Air aircraft specific needs,” Yusof said. ingful indicator. ndonesia’s national carri- warning light for malfunctions which crashed in Indonesia, This month, Lion Air said it er Garuda has told Boeing in the anti-stall system suspect- nor the Ethiopian Airlines jet was postponing delivery of four Iit will cancel a multi-bil - ed in October’s fatal crash in which crashed this month, of the jets after an Ethiopian Musk calls on lion-dollar order for 49 Boeing Indonesia, an industry source had such a warning light, the Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 went GM announces $1.8 737 Max 8 jets after the model said. source said. Modifications are down minutes into a flight to workers to help was involved in two fatal crash- Known as a “disagree light,” in the final stages but Boeing Nairobi, killing all 157 people bn investment, new es. this safety feature, which had wants to be certain this meets on board. jobs deliver cars The move could spark more previously been optional, will the expectations of regulators The Ethiopian tragedy came New York, United States San Francisco, United cancellations from other major become standard and is among and customers, the person after a Lion Air jet of the same States carriers, an aviation analyst said, the modifications the company said. model crashed in Indonesia in as Boeing and US federal regu- will present to US authorities Boeing offered no comment October, killing all 189 people acing a barrage of at - esla chief Elon Musk on lators get set to face their first and clients in the coming days, when contacted by Boeing. on board. Ftacks from President TThursday urged work- public grilling by Congress since Budget carrier Lion -- South- Donald Trump over plant ers to make helping with the the deadly incidents. Garuda is also talking to Boe- tomer discussions.” east Asia’s biggest airline by closures, General Motors “biggest wave” of deliveries “We have sent a letter to Boe- ing about whether or not to re- fleet size and a major Boeing announced yesterday a $1.8 in the electric car maker’s ing requesting that the order be turn the plane it has in its fleet, ‘Probably not the last’ customer -- said the now-post- billion investment and the history their top priority, cancelled,” Garuda spokesman the spokesman said. Shukor Yusof, head of Malay- poned planes had been on track creation of 700 new jobs in Business Insider reported. Ikhsan Rosan said. The Indonesian carrier had sia-based aviation consultancy for delivery this year. the United States. The news website post- “The reason is that Garuda so far paid Boeing about $26 Endau Analytics, said Garuda’s Lion did not immediately About $300 million will ed a copy of an internal passengers in Indonesia have million, while the company’s announcement appeared to respond to AFP’s request Fri- be geared towards produc- email from Musk rally - lost trust and no longer have head told local media outlet mark the first formal plans by day for comment on its current tion of electric vehicles at ing Tesla troops to pitch the confidence” in the plane, Detik that it would consider a carrier to cancel an order for plans following Garuda’s an- the auto giant’s Orion plant in with “a massive wave he said, adding that the airline switching to a new version of the 737 MAX 8. nouncement. in Michigan, creating 400 of deliveries” throughout was awaiting a response from the single-aisle jet. It “will probably not be the Lion Air operates 10 Max 8 jobs, the company said in a Europe, China and North Boeing. “In principle, it’s not that last. There is a risk that Garuda’s jets, part of a then-record $22 statement. America. Boeing officials will visit In- we want to replace Boeing, but rival Lion Air, which also has billion order from Boeing made In November, GM shut- “This is the biggest wave donesia next week to discuss maybe we will replace (these many 737 MAX 8 orders, might in 2011. tered five US plants, includ- in Tesla’s history,” the email Garuda’s plans to call off the planes) with another model,” make the same decision,” he The airlines are the only two ing auto assembly plants read. “For the last ten days order, he said. Garuda Indonesia director I said. that use the Max 8 in Indonesia. in Michigan and Ohio as of the quarter, please con- Garuda had already received Gusti Ngurah Askhara Danadi- “That is a risk. This has been Both crashed planes report- part of a 15 per cent cut in sider your primary priority one of the planes, Rosan said, putra told Detik. made public by the Lion Air edly experienced erratic steep its workforce worldwide to be helping with vehicle part of a 50-aircraft order worth A Boeing spokeswoman in CEO. He stated publicly that he climbs and descents as well as -- cutting around 14,000 deliveries. This applies to $4.9 billion at list prices when it Singapore told AFP on Friday: is considering” a cancellation. fluctuating airspeeds before employees -- which drew everyone.” was announced in 2014. “We do not comment on cus- But he added that it was dif- crashing shortly after takeoff. Trump’s Twitter wrath. Global box office had record 2018, earning $96.8 billion

Netflix in particular saw impres- numbers released today speak by 27pc to 613.3 million, while More than half of sive growth, with subscriptions volumes.” cable subscriptions dropped 2pc • surpassing those of cable TV for According to the report, the to 556m. Americans’ screen the first time. global film market -- both in But cable remains the biggest time is spent on The MPAA, whose member- theaters and at home -- grew by money-maker, pulling in $118 digital platforms ship includes Hollywood’s six 9pc compared to 2017, driven billion in 2018 according to the largest studios -- and most by Disney smash hits such as report. Los Angeles, United States recently, Netflix -- said that “Black Panther” and “Avengers: And while cinema ticket sales more than half (52 per cent) Infinity War.” role in the US and Canada -- up of Americans’ screen time is Spending on home viewing 7pc to $11.9bn -- they dropped he film industry has nev- spent on digital platforms. alone rose 16pc on the previous one percent in the rest of the er been more successful “In today’s dynamic market- year, reaching $55.7bn. world to $29.2bn. However, that Tthan it was in 2018, when place, stories come to life for au- “Since 2014, digital spend - did not stop the opening of new it earned $96.8 billion -- includ- diences in theaters, at home, and ing has increased cinemas, with the worldwide ing over $40bn in cinema ticket on the go,” said MPAA 170pc global- theater population rising 7pc to sales, according to figures pub- CEO Charles Rivkin. ly,” the report nearly 190,000. lished Thursday by the Motion “Our companies con- added. Outside North America, seven Picture Association of America tinue to deliver con- In terms of sub- countries saw box office totals (MPAA). tent where, when scriptions, sign- over $1bn: China ($9bn) and Ja- Online video streaming ser- and how audiences ups to online vid- pan ($2bn) along with Britain, vices such as Amazon Prime and want it -- and the eo services grew France, India and Germany. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 12 Xi says new Silk Road runs both ways rail and road venture has raised But his office struck a more Italy will be the first eyebrows among Western allies conciliatory tone in announcing • and within Italy. Tuesday’s talks, saying it was an Group of Seven most- “Today we say ‘Italy first’ in opportunity to explain Europe’s developed nations to trade relations, while remaining strategy and seek “points of con- sign up for the Asian US allies, in NATO and in the EU,” vergence between Europe and giant’s new Silk Road Deputy Prime Minister Di Maio China”. of the anti-establishment Five The meeting comes ahead of Star Movement said on the side- a China-EU summit in Brussels Rome, Italy lines of a China-Italy business next month, as the bloc strug- forum on Friday. gles to forge Europe-wide China hinese President Xi Jin- policies. ping sought to allay West- ‘Vanity project’ Beijing is particularly interest- Cern unease over his new Debt-ridden Italy is tech - ed in investing in Italian ports Silk Road initiative yesterday by nically in recession and keen to help funnel its products into emphasising the vast infrastruc- to have more business with Europe, amid warnings that ture project’s two-way nature China. Rome must avoid the model of as he kicked off a whistlestop White House official Garrett the Greek port of Piraeus, which European tour in Rome. Marquis last week tweeted that was taken over by Chinese ship- Italy has rolled out the red car- there was “no need” for Italy to ping giant Cosco in 2016. pet for Xi, who will today sign a endorse “China’s infrastructure Supporters of the non-binding memorandum of understanding vanity project”. memorandum of understanding for Rome to join the $1 trillion Xi’s visit comes a week after said that it will lead to China Belt and Road Initiative despite the European Union released a complying with European Un- misgivings in Washington and 10-point plan outlining a shift ion standards, including on the Brussels. to more assertive relations with environment and intellectual Italy will be the first Group of Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella (4thR) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rdL) and their respective delegations Beijing, warning that China was property, and cannot be com- Seven most-developed nations meetting upon Xi Jinping’s arrival at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, as part of a two-day visit to Italy a “rival” to the bloc as well as its pared to debt-inducing deals to sign up for the Asian giant’s biggest trading partner. Beijing has signed with devel- new Silk Road, which critics say Mattarella said that business Peng Liyuan reportedly wants generation 5G mobile technol- France on Thursday an - oping countries. is “predatory” and overwhelm- must go “in both directions... to see the Teatro Massimo opera ogy, while his coalition partner nounced that President Emma- Despite apparent warming ingly favours China and Chinese with fair competition, respect- house. Luigi Di Maio is keener for Chi- nuel Macron will hold trade and ties, Xi is not expected to meet companies. ing intellectual property rights In what some perceived as a nese partnerships. climate talks on Tuesday with Pope Francis. “Between us, there is no fun- and while fighting counterfeit snub, Italy’s far-right Deputy The United States has warned Xi, German Chancellor Ange- The Vatican has diplomatic damental conflict of interest,” Xi goods.” Prime Minister Matteo Salvini European allies that Huawei la Merkel and European Com- relations with Taiwan and not told journalists after talks with said he would not attend Sat- could use its 5G technology as mission president Jean-Claude Beijing, so the encounter would his Italian counterpart Sergio Salvini snub urday’s state dinner for Xi at a “backdoor” for spying, a claim Juncker. be unlikely despite an agreement Mattarella. Around 1,000 extra police Mattarella’s Quirinal Palace. that China has strongly rejected, As Macron arrived for an EU on appointing bishops in China “China wants commercial ex- have been deployed around Salvini has said Italy would calling them “abnormal, immor- summit in Brussels, he wel- signed last year. changes to go both ways and Rome for the state visit before be “no-one’s colony” and urged al” attacks. comed what he called Europe’s Xi heads to Monaco tomorrow for investment to flow in both Xi heads to the Sicilian city of caution about using telecom NATO member Italy’s plan to “awakening” to the challenge and then on to France to cap his directions,” Xi said. Palermo, where his singer wife Chinese giant Huawei’s next join China’s ambitious maritime, posed by China. European tour.

Malala urges G20 to boost funds EU should for girls’ schooling May makes fresh push for Brexit build autos London, United Kingdom in US to ritish Prime Minister The- avoid tariffs: Bresa May huddled with her ministers yesterday as she plot- Trump ted a renewed bid to convince MPs to back her EU divorce deal after securing a delay to Brexit from European leaders in Brussels. The premier faces daunting odds to persuade British law- makers to support a plan they have already overwhelmingly Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai (L) and Japanese Prime Minister rejected twice by a new April 12 Shinzo Abe deliver a statement US President Donald Trump deadline agreed with the Euro- pean Union. Tokyo, Japan “As the chair of this year’s If May succeeds, Britain -- G20, I hope Prime Minister Washington, United States which was staring at a cliff- obel Peace Prize-winner Abe in Japan will lead on girls’ edge deadline of March 29 for Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement inside 10 Downing NMalala Yousafzai yester- education and encourage all resident Donald Trump leaving the EU -- will depart on Street in London day urged Japan and its fellow leaders to commit to new Psaid yesterday he was May 22 under the terms of a Group of 20 nations to pledge funding to prepare girls for using the threat of tariffs withdrawal agreement struck Parliament elections. new funding for educating the future of work,” she told to pressure European man- with the EU last year. “If it has not decided to do girls at June’s G20 summit, reporters. ufacturers to build more But if MPs defeat the accord so by then, the option of a long hosted by the Japanese. “I hope he can use his G20 autos in the United States. again next week Brexit will go extension will automatically Speaking alongside Shinzo presidency to help my sisters In a televised interview ahead on April 12, unless Lon- become impossible,” Tusk said. Abe, the celebrated Pakistani in Japan, G20 countries and Trump also denied that don decides to request another KNOW WHAT The British government de- education activist told Japan’s around the world to reach trade talks with China had extension. clined Friday to set a date for a Prime Minister about “the their full potential because hit a bump in the road, say- A further extension would third parliamentary vote on the importance of investing in the world works better when ing they were nearing a con- require Britain to take part in Parliament has been divorce deal but said it hoped it girls now for future economic girls go to school.”is Malala?” clusion. elections for the European Par- deadlocked for months would happen next week. growth and global stability.” and shot her. The comments aired on liament in May despite having She faces an immediate hur- Fox Business come as Wash- voted three years ago to leave over Brexit, with law- dle in the form of parliamentary ington pursues its long-run- the bloc. “Until April 12, any- makers unable to de- speaker John Bercow. He has ning multi-front trade con- thing is possible,” EU Council cide how to implement said the agreement being voted Energy giants spent $1bn on climate frontation with the world’s President Donald Tusk told re- the 2016 referendum on has to be on different terms largest economic blocs. porters on Friday at the close result, reflecting bitter from the ones MPs have already lobbying, PR since Paris: watchdog Top trade negotiators are of the EU summit in Brussels. divisions in the country rejected. Paris, France due to begin a fresh round German Chancellor Angela as a whole There was also heightened it global temperature rises, of talks in Beijing next week Merkel said the bloc’s leaders speculation that May is in - ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, and the White House is also would need another summit ‘Short periods of time’ creasingly open to a series of he five largest publicly list- BP and Total spend a total of considering imposing pun- with May to discuss how to pro- so-called “indicative votes” that Ted oil and gas majors have $200 million a year on efforts ishing duties on automobile ceed if MPs reject the agree- Tusk said four options were could show what option parlia- spent $1 billion since the 2015 “to operate and expand fossil imports on national secu- ment again. possible: a deal, a long exten- ment prefers. Paris climate deal on public fuel operations,” according to rity grounds -- something “I will make every effort sion “if the UK decided to re- “In the event of the House relations or lobbying that is InfluenceMap, a pro-transpar- economists say could send to ensure that we are able to think its strategy”, a no-deal (of Commons) voting down “overwhelmingly in conflict” ency monitor. shockwaves through the leave with a deal and move our exit or revoking Article 50 -- the the meaningful vote, it would with the landmark accord’s “The fossil fuel sector has global economy. country forward,” May said on formal procedure for member not be unreasonable to have goals, a watchdog said yester- ramped up a quite strategic “I’ll tell you what the end Thursday. states to leave the EU. subsequent votes to find day. programme of influencing the game is. They’ll build their The pound rose on news of He said April 12 is now a out what the House actual - Despite outwardly com- climate agenda,” InfluenceM- plants in the United States the delay but is likely to remain “key date” -- because after that ly supported,” junior Brex- mitting to support the Paris ap Executive Director Dylan and they have no tariffs,” volatile amid uncertainty over Britain could no longer register it minister Kwasi Kwarteng agreement and its aim to lim- Tanner said. Trump told the network. what path Britain will now take. candidates for the European told MPs. 13 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019

AKSHAY KUMAR, PARINEETI CHOPRA, BHAGYASHREE OASIS JUFFAIR DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM SAAR 1- US (15+) (HORROR/THRILLER) NEW 3- FIVE FEET APART (PG-15) (DRAMA/ROMANTIC) 1- US (15+) (HORROR/THRILLER) NEW LUPITA NYONG’O, ELISABETH MOSS, ANNA DIOP NEW LUPITA NYONG’O, ELISABETH MOSS, ANNA DIOP DAILY AT: 1.15 + 6.15 + 11.15 PM HALEY LU RICHARDSON, COLE SPROUSE, MOISES ARIAS DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + (11.15 PM THUR/ DAILY AT (VIP): 3.15 + 8.15 PM DAILY AT: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM FRI) 2- KESARI (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA) NEW 4- HOTEL MUMBAI (18+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) 2- KESARI (15+) (HINDI/ACTION/DRAMA) NEW AKSHAY KUMAR, PARINEETI CHOPRA, BHAGYASHREE NEW AKSHAY KUMAR, PARINEETI CHOPRA, BHAGYASHREE DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM DEV PATEL, ARMIE HAMMER, NAZANIN BONIADI DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + (11.00 PM THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM 3- FIVE FEET APART (PG-15) (DRAMA/ROMANTIC) 3- FIVE FEET APART (PG-15) (DRAMA/ROMANTIC) NEW 5- MANOU THE SWIFT (PG) (HINDI/ANIMATION/AD- NEW HALEY LU RICHARDSON, COLE SPROUSE, MOISES ARIAS VENTURE/DRAMA) NEW HALEY LU RICHARDSON, COLE SPROUSE, MOISES ARIAS DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM WILLEM DAFOE, KATE WINSLET, ROB PAULSEN DAILY AT: 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + (11.30 PM THURS/FRI) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 PM 4- HOTEL MUMBAI (18+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) 4- HOTEL MUMBAI (18+) (CRIME/THRILLER/DRAMA) NEW 6- DAMASCUS ALEPPO (PG-13) (ARABIC/DRAMA) NEW NEW DEV PATEL, ARMIE HAMMER, NAZANIN BONIADI DOURAID LAHAM, SABAH JAZAIRI, SALMA MASRI DEV PATEL, ARMIE HAMMER, NAZANIN BONIADI DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM DAILY AT: 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM 7- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 5- CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) 5- MARD KO DARD NAHIN HOTA (PG-15) (HINDI/AC- 19-JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN (PG) (COMEDY/ BRIANNA DENSKI, JENNIER GARNER, KEN HUDSON TION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) NEW BRIE LARSON, GEMMA CHAN, SAMUEL L. 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MOVIE REVIEW Five Feet Apart: sickly teen romance dies a slow death he disease in Five Feet Apart, the latest romantic Tdrama about two teens in love where at least one of them has an incurable disease, is cystic fibrosis, and they both have it. They meet in the hospital. KNOW WHAT Stella (Haley Lu Richardson), our chipper, somewhat obses- sive-compulsive, video-blogging A pair of lovestruck hos- protagonist, is in for a “tune- pital patients trade love up,” as she puts it; Will (Cole letters and latex gloves Sprouse), the floppy-haired, in cinema’s latest exer- soft-featured bad boy of the CF world, has a bacterial infection cise in morbid mawkish- and a pessimistic attitude about ness taking his meds. Both are free to date and fall in love with whomever they please, with one exception: Because of movie had zero casualties — but the risk of cross-contamination, it’s still fairly predictable. two people with CF can never Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson in ‘Five Feet Apart‘ Cole Sprouse in ‘Five Feet Apart’ Then again, that’s better than touch each other. The rule of most actual Nicholas Sparks thumb is to always stay six feet Tobias Iaconis that is somehow reminiscent of Jennifer Law- center stage). They’re supported to be gay. plots, which tend to be unpre- apart. (Cutting it down to five is not based on a Nicholas Sparks rence. by Kimberly Hebert Gregory Having a third patient in the dictable because they are insane. Stella’s version of taking a risk.) novel, Five Feet Apart is well Stella and Will’s chaste puppy (from HBO’s Vice Principals) as mix means more possible combi- This one hews pretty closely to Directed by actor Justin acted by its two leads, but espe- love is cute, with the sad reality their stern but loving nurse and nations of who will live and who reality while checking off the Baldoni from a screenplay by cially by Richardson, who has a of their situation always lurking by Moises Arias as a fellow CF- will die — the audience would boxes for what a weepy teen first-timers Mikki Daughtry and natural, down-to-earth persona in the periphery (and often given er (Stella’s term) who happens revolt if a disease-of-the-week romance is supposed to look like. 14 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 Emilia Katherine Clarke Heigl

Nicki Minaj forced Katherine to put Bangkok Heigl to star show on hold in sitcom Los Angeles

pilot “Our apper Nicki Minaj’s Rupcoming show here House” in Thailand has been post- Los Angeles poned due to unspecified “complications.” ctress Kath- The “Anaconda” rap- Los Angeles erine Heigl per was due to perform at Ahas been the SCG Stadium on April ctress Emilia Clarke cast as the female 4, but the date has now said she suffered two lead in the comedy been pulled by promoters, A“life-threatening” an- pilot “Our House”. reports aceshowbiz.com. eurysms. The show cen- A statement posted on The actor, who plays Daen- tres around a the promoter’s Facebook erys Targaryen in the popular devoted mom page blamed series “Game Of Thrones”, un- and dad, who the can- derwent surgery twice, leading are committed to cella- to “terrible anxiety” and panic raising their chil- tion of attacks, reports bbc.com. dren with the love the date Despite thinking she would and support the on “un- die, Clarke has now recovered mom never got as a foreseen beyond her “most unreasonable child, but discover internal com- Nicki Minaj hopes”. how difficult that is plications” and The actress, who is from Ox- with her insane parents and promised that bosses are ford, plays a young princess she could not communicate and brain. siblings back in the picture, in negotiations with Mi- sold into marriage who she de- feared her acting career was This surgery was far more reports variety.com. naj’s management team scribes as “a figure of power and over. intrusive, meaning her skull had Heigl will play Bridget, who to reschedule the concert self-possession”. “In my worst moments, I to be opened up. tries her best to be a laid-back, for later this year. Clarke experienced her first wanted to pull the plug. I asked “I looked as though I had progressive parent like her ther- The 36-year-old mu- aneurysm in 2011. She had been the medical staff to let me die,” been through a war more grue- apist husband, Shawn (played by sician’s current “Nicki working out before collapsing she said. some than any Daenerys expe- actor Malcolm Barrett), but often World Tour” has been a in a toilet with “shooting, stab- She recovered enough to rienced,” said Clarke. finds herself reverting to the old troubled one as the Thai bing, constricting pain”. return to filming Season 2 of Her piece in The New Yorker school style of her parents. show is the fourth gig Doctors diagnosed her with “Game of Thrones” but she was is the first time she has spoken Now that she’s moved back into that hasn’t gone ahead as having a subarachnoid haemor- feeling so weak that she thought about her experience. her childhood home, surrounded planned. rhage (SAH), from which a third she was about to die. She says she is now “at a hun- by her parents and crazy siblings, Performances in Brati- of sufferers die immediately or In 2013, while performing for dred per cent” and has helped finding a balance between these slava, Slovakia, and Bor- soon after. a play in New York, she received develop a charity that supports wildly different parenting styles deaux (France) were can- After the surgery, a condition brain surgery for a second an- people recovering from brain becomes increasingly difficult celled at the last minute called aphasia set in, meaning eurysm on the other side of her injuries and strokes. for her. due to technical issues.

Priyanka Chopra, Meghan Nicole Richie Nicole boards Emily Blunt in talks to Markle are ‘still close’ comedy pilot ‘Richard Lovely’ star in ‘Not Fade Away’ Los Angeles Los Angels en Globe and SAG nomination ctor Nicole Richie has ctress Emily Blunt is for “Mary Poppins Returns”. Ajoined the cast of Fox in talks to star in “Not She will next be seen star- comedy pilot “Richard Love- AFade Away” to be ring in “Jungle Cruise” oppo- ly” as series regular. The story jointly produced by David O. site Hollywood star Dwayne revolves around Richard Lovely Russell and John Krasinski. Johnson. (Thomas Lennon), the disgruntled The project is based on Krasinski is returning to author of the best-selling children’s Rebecca Alexander’s 2015 direct the untitled sequel to book series, “Mr Mouse”. memoir “Not Fade Away: A horror hit “A Quiet Place” He does not hate children, but Memoir of Senses Lost and with Blunt, Noah Jupe, and Priyanka Chopra and Meghan Markle rather just everything about Found”. Alexander was born Millicent Simmonds repris- them. After a publicity fiasco in- with a rare genetic mutation ing their characters. London singer Nick Jonas. volving an unexpectedly savvy called Usher syndrome The two actresses were nine-year-old kid, Mr Mouse type III and has been midst the rumours of friends, and Priyanka was a appears in Richard’s real simultaneously los- Emily actress Priyanka Chop- guest at Markle’s wedding to life as he is forced into ing both her sight and Blunt Ara Jonas and Duchess of Prince Harry in May last year. an unlikely father/son hearing since she was Sussex Meghan Markle’s feud, But the Duchess of Sussex relationship that a child, reports variety. there are new reports which declined to attend Priyanka’s will change his com. claimed that everything is fine wedding in December. life forever. A fall from a win- between the two. Apparently the “Quantico” dow left her body “All the rumours that Priyan- star too declined to attend Mar- completely shat- ka and Meghan aren’t friends kle’s baby shower in February. tered at the age of anymore are totally not true,” The source added: “Priyanka 18, but over the eonline.com quoted a source and Meghan are still very close next two dec- saying. friends and they talk frequently. Laura Linney joins Viggo ades, she be - Earlier it was reported that Meghan confides in Priyanka came a psycho- Priyanka was upset with Mar- about the adjustments she has Mortensen’s ‘Falling’ therapist with kle for skipping her wedding to to make with being a royal.” Los Angeles will portray a man who two masters’ de- lives with his male grees and an ath- ctor Laura partner, played by lete who teaches Linney, Han- Chen, and their adopt- spin classes - Anah Gross, ed daughter in South- despite her and Terry Chen have ern California. Linney limited sight joined the cast of Viggo will play his sister and and hearing. Mortensen’s family drama Laura Linney Gross will portray his Lindsey Fine “Falling”. mother. Ferrentino The film, which marks Lance Henriksen will play the is adapting the Dining Mortensen’s directorial debut, father, a farmer whose attitudes screenplay. is a story about a son’s relation- and behaviour belong to a far Blunt Redefined... ship with his aging father. more traditional era and family recent- Mortensen has penned the model. He goes to Los Angeles ly re- screenplay and is also produc- for an indefinite stay with his ceived For Reservations, Call:Umm Al Hassam 17728699 Seef District 17364999 ing the project, reported Variety. family as he deals with mem- a Gold- The Oscar-nominated actor ory loss. 15 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 sports

Uruguay ease past Uzbekistan at China Cup AFP | Beijing Hazard lifts Belgium ruguay brushed off the Uabsences of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez to Memphis Depay fires Dutch past Belarus in Euro 2020 qualifying opener ease past Uzbekistan 3-0 yesterday and reach the final of the China Cup in pay pounced on a sloppy back- Nanning. Eden Hazard bags pass to put the Dutch ahead in- Oscar Tabarez’s World • side 60 seconds against Group C Cup quarter-finalists will brace as Belgium opponents Belarus. face Thailand in Monday’s beat Russia The Lyon forward set up final after China’s 1-0 loss Georginio Wijnaldum for their to the Thais in Thursday’s AFP | Paris second on 21 minutes, with De- game. pay tucking away a penalty after Despite having Cavani den Hazard ensured half-time following a foul by out injured and Suarez also Belgium kicked off their Mikhail Sivakov. missing, Uruguay took less Equalifying campaign for Depay whipped in a cross for than five minutes to forge Euro 2020 in style on Thursday skipper Virgil van Dijk to nod ahead as PSV Eindhoven for- with a brace in a home victory in a fourth late on, leaving the ward Gaston Pereiro fired over Russia, while a Memphis Netherlands level on points with home a fine left-footed vol- Depay-inspired Netherlands Northern Ireland, who beat Es- ley from Nicolas Lodeiro’s romped to a 4-0 win over Be- tonia 2-0 with Niall McGinn and pass. larus. Steven Davis on target in Belfast. The game was all but World Cup semi-finalists “It’s hard to choose between over as a contest midway Belgium earned a battling 3-1 the goals and the assists,” said through the first half, as in- win over Russia in Brussels as Depay. “The first goal was good form Girona striker Cristhi- Hazard struck twice for Roberto because it was the outside of my an Stuani toe-poked a lob Martinez’s side in their opening foot, but I also enjoyed the flick into the far corner. game in Group I. that set up the second.” Stuani wasted a great Youri Tielemans rounded off chance to add to his tal - a flowing move with a crisp low ly just before half-time strike to fire Belgium ahead on when he slotted wide, but 14 minutes at the King Baudouin did complete a double Stadium, but Thibaut Courtois Belgium’s Eden Hazard and Russia’s Kirill Nababkin, right, fight for the ball eight minutes from time gifted Russia an immediate Belgium’s lead just before half- victory, in which I scored two in Kazakhstan -- a nation ranked shortly after Pereiro had equaliser. time after drawing a foul from goals,” said Belgium captain 117th in the FIFA rankings. rattled the crossbar, get- KNOW WHAT The Real Madrid goalkeeper, Yuri Zhirkov in the area. Hazard. Yuriy Pertsukh and Yan Vo- ting in front of his mark- put under pressure by Artem The Chelsea playmaker sealed “After our last game against rogovskiy notched early goals er to prod past Uzbeki - Dzyuba, panicked and scuffed the three points two minutes Switzerland (a 5-2 defeat), we for Kazakhstan before Baktiyor stan’s goalkeeper Sanjar the ball straight to Denis Cher- from time with an alert finish, had to respond in front of our Zainutdinov’s terrific header ex- Belgium goalkeeper Kuvvatov. yshev who duly swept home into while Aleksandr Golovin was own fans.” tinguished any chance of Scot- Thibaut Courtois allowed The 32-year-old former an empty net. sent off for Russia just before Cyprus thrashed San Marino land recovering. Russia a soft equaliser Middlesbrough player Michy Batshuayi had a shot the end. 5-0 to provisionally seize top has now scored 19 goals Depay dazzles after his error gifted a cleared off the line, and later hit “I enjoyed myself tonight. I spot in the group, while Scotland goal to Denis Cheryshev for club and country this the post, but Hazard restored take a lot of pleasure from this crashed to a humiliating 3-0 loss In Rotterdam, Memphis De- season.

BIC begins receiving more Nibali feeling ‘better and better’ Kramaric nets late winner as ahead of Milan-San Remo defence than 600 tonnes of F1 cargo Croatia beat Azerbaijan 2-1 AFP | Milan winners, France’s Arnaud De- mare (2016), Germany’s John taly’s Vincenzo Nibali Degenkolb (2015) and Norwe- Iwarned that his confidence gian Alexander Kristoff (2014). was growing as he returns to “I’m happy with the sig - defend his Milan-San Remo nals I received from the Tir- title in the first ‘Monument’ reno-Adriatico, because they spring classic of the season showed my fitness is improv- through north-western Italy ing,” said Nibali, who finished today. 15th in the ‘Race of the Two The 2014 Tour de France Seas’. winner, nicknamed ‘The “The San Remo is perhaps Shark’, made a late solo break the most difficult race to in- on the final ascent of the Pog- terpret and this is its great gio to win the 291km (181 mile) charm,” said the Italian. race last year. “It’s always hard to win a Croatia’s Domagoj Vida, Ivan Perisic and Borna Barisic in action with Azerbaijan’s Mahir Madatov Nibali’s audacious attack race like this and winning it F1 cargo on the pit lane at BIC with 6.5km to go remains one twice is even harder. Reuters | Zagreb to scoring two minutes earli- of the highlights of last season. “In the last race the result er, beat central defender Duje TDT | Manama freight. But the Bahrain-Merida rid- was not as I expected, but I feel roatia were forced to dig Caleta-Car with some neat The cargo is coming from er will have his work cut out better and better now. Cdeep as they came from footwork before drilling the ahrain International Cir- Australia, where the FIA For- in a field which includes road “It will not be easy to repeat behind to beat unfancied Azer- ball past keeper Lovre Kalinic. Bcuit (BIC) has begun re- mula 1 World Championship world champion Alejandro last year’s task, but I will do baijan 2-1 at home in their Croatia piled on the pres- ceiving the massive amounts held its opening round last Valverde of Spain and previous my best.” opening Euro 2020 Group E sure and captain Luka Modric of cargo that will be used at weekend, and also from Eu- qualifier after forward Andrej glanced a header just wide the fast-approaching Formula rope, where almost all of the Kramaric scored a 79th winner from a cross by Borna Baris- 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 10 Formula 1 teams have their on Thursday. ic shortly before the left back 2019. main bases. In the group’s other fixture, levelled with his first interna- Close to 300 large containers The huge loads began ar- Slovakia eased to a 2-0 home tional goal. of equipment totalling over riving on the island earlier win against Hungary thanks Caleta-Car saw his header 600 tonnes in weight are being this week and will continue to to midfielder Ondrej Duda’s from a corner cleared off the transported to the Kingdom of do so until the day before the first-half opener and Albert line by Dmitri Nazarov but Ba- Bahrain for the Formula 1 ex- Grand Prix spectacle. Rusnak’s 85th-minute goal in risic was well placed to scram- travaganza, which takes place The containers have already Trnava. ble home the equaliser from next weekend from Thursday been placed along the main The Croatians dominated close range in the 44th. to Sunday in Sakhir. straight of the Grand Prix from the start at Maksimir sta- It looked set to be a frustrat- These have been shipped on track, down the Formula 1 pit dium but the Azeris stunned ing night for Croatia as Azeri eight Formula 1 charter flights lane, and alongside the Formu- the vocal home crowd when keeper Salahat Agayev made as well as various commer- la 1 garage entrances and team forward Ramil Sheydaev gave a string of fine saves in the cial and airfreight shipments, buildings in the BIC Paddock, them a 19th-minute lead with second half to deny Modric, while nearly 100 of the con- ready for the start of setting Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali (C) celebrates after winning the 109th edition of the a superb goal. Bruno Petkovic and Josip tainers were delivered as sea up. Milan - San Remo cycling classic in March 2018 Sheydaev, who came close Brekalo. SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 16 Venus holds off Jakupovic

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams advanced into the second round of the WTA Miami Open

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enus Williams displayed the mental strength that Vhas made her a sev - en-time Grand Slam singles champion on Thursday, holding KNOW WHAT off a spirited challenge by Slove- nian Dalila Jakupovic at the WTA Miami Open. 38-year-old Venus Wil- The 38-year-old American, liams is the oldest player a quarter-finalist at Indian in the women’s singles Wells last week, turned back Jakupovic 7-5, 6-3 in 78 minutes draw to reach the second round after a rough start. Jakupovic was serving for the first set and Williams was on the even though she owns a 6-3 ca- back foot before the qualifier reer edge on the Spaniard. wilted under the pressure and “She’s crafty, feisty, and com- 43rd-ranked Williams booked a petitive,” Williams said. “She second-round matchup against plays maybe a little more topspin Spanish 24th seed Carla Suarez than others and then some slice. Navarro. So it’s a little bit atypical game.” Tenth seed Serena Williams, Mari Osaka, the older sister a 23-time Grand Slam singles of world number one Naomi champion and younger sister of Osaka, was ousted in her open- Venus, will open in the second ing match, falling to American round against Sweden’s Rebecca Whitney Osuigwe 6-2, 6-4. Peterson, who eliminated Ger- World number two Petra man qualifier Laura Siegemund Venus Williams of USA in action against Dalila Jakupovic of Slovenia Kvitova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 5-7, 7-5. downed Greece’s Maria Sakkari Venus credits her mother, Ora- Williams said. “The only op - “I don’t think there is really not trying to get better or that before Williams answered to 6-1, 6-4, to become the first play- cene Price, with instilling the tion was to be strong. You had a any sacrifices,” she said. “I think you forget about tennis. claim a set that saw seven ser- er into the third round. character and desire to match choice of being strong or being it’s really only pluses, especially “You just feel intense pressure vice breaks in all. In ATP first-round matches, the tennis skills developed by strong, so we were strong.” if you’re able to execute on your to get better and to work.” Williams stormed ahead 5-1 Australia’s Bernard Tomic dis- their father and long-time coach Williams, a three time Miami dream. That’s really what any- Three consecutive breaks saw in the second set and cruised patched Brazilian qualifier Thia- Richard Williams. Open champion, is the oldest one and everyone wants. 80th-ranked Jakupovic ease into from there. go Monteiro 6-4, 6-1 and Aussie “Growing up in my home, we player in the women’s singles “One of the challenges is that an early 3-2 lead with Williams Williams, in a record 20th Mi- Jordan Thompson downed Brit- weren’t allowed to be weak, so draw but has no problem striv- it’s really a lifestyle and there is struggling on serve, and she ami appearance, knows she faces ain’s Cameron Norrie 4-6, 7-6 it just wasn’t an option,” Venus ing for more titles. never any moment where you’re served for the first set at 5-4 a tougher test in Suarez Navarro (7/5), 6-3.

Great escape brings greater expectations for Andreescu Igoshin-Prashanth capture doubles title TDT | Manama

lexander Igoshin of Rus- Asia and N. Vijay Sundar Prashanth of India were yes- terday evening crowned Men’s Doubles champions in the Bah- rain ITF World Tennis Tour 2019 at Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC). The top-seeded pair defeated the Dutch tandem of Jesper De Jong and Sidane Pontjodikromo 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 10-8 in a super tie-break to claim their first title as a partnership. They had previously teamed Bianca Andreescu hits a forehand against Irina-Camelia Begu up twice in the past, but only now have taken home some sil- Alexander Igoshin of Russia and N. Vijay Sundar Prashanth with organisers after receiving their trophies Reuters | Miami may have been more revealing verware. Handing over their awards In the Men’s Doubles final, De one point at a time and stayed as she refused to surrender “For sure we know each other were His Majesty the King’s Jong and Pontjodikromo raced focused, and we won.” nyone one not paying at- and oozed the confidence of a better now as this is our fifth Youth and Sport Advisor Saleh out to a 4-1 lead in the first set In Van Rijthoven’s victory, the Atention to Bianca Andree- champion. match together, so that helped Isa bin Hindi, Bahrain Tennis but Igoshin and Prashanth were Dutch ace gave up the match’s scu after her run to the Indian “I think confidence is a lot with our win,” 27-year-old Ig- Federation (BTF) Vice-President able to fight back and force a very first game to his rival but Wells title is paying attention (of if ),” Andreescu told report- oshin said. Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Mubar- tie-break, which the Dutch pair then broke Sachko twice to help now after the Canadian teen ers. “If you have trust in your Added 32-year-old Prashanth: ak Al Khalifa, BTC President took 7-5. Igoshin and Prashanth build a 5-1 advantage. He then fought back from match point game and in your training, “We are also friends off court, Khamis Al Muqla and other BTF, had now found their groove but closed out the set in the next down to reach the second then a lot of good things can so that helps us click on court.” BTC and tournament officials. still needed to go the maximum two games. round of the Miami Open. happen. The two finalists were pre- Meanwhile, fourth seed Tim to take the second set with a The second set was almost Trailing 5-1 in the second the “I try to stay in the present sented their respective trophies Rijthoven of the Netherlands similar tie-break score. Neither similar to the first, with Van 18-year-old Andreescu refused moment. I try to play every in an awarding ceremony held and Tomas Machac of the Czech pair were able to break their Rijthoven breaking his fellow to be pushed out the exit by point like it’s the first point of after their final. Republic set up a mouth-water- opponents the entire set. 21-year-old twice en route to Irina-Camelia Begu digging the match. ing clash in the Men’s Singles Igoshin and Prashanth started sealing the match. in to take the set in a tiebreak “I tried to stay as calm as I final, which will be played to- the super tie-break well and In the other semi-final, it was then steamrolling the crum- could, tried to pump myself up. day at 5pm. All are welcome to there was no denying them in a battle between two talented bling Romanian to claim a 4-6 “In those moments, I try to attend. the end, closing out the contest 18-year-olds. Machac broke De 7-6(2) 6-2 decision. go for my shots as much as For sure we know each Van Rijthoven defeated Vital- with a strong finish. Jong in the very first game and On way to being crowned possible, because I think that’s other better now as iy Sachko of Ukraine 6-2, 6-2 to “We just kept going, point for rode his momentum to a clean the BNP Paribas champion when I play my best tennis.” this is our fifth match advance to the title match while point,” Igoshin said about fight- sweep of the first set. Andreescu beat five seeded Andreescu’s confidence is Machac ousted Dutchman Jes- back back from a set down. The second appeared to be opponents, including grand not only evident on the court together, so that helped per De Jong 6-0, 6-4 to book Prashanth said, “We told our- headed the same direction with slam winners Garbine Mugu- but off it as well. with our win. We are his berth. selves after the first set to just the Czech talent taking a com- ruza and Angelique Kerber to Only three women — Steffi also friends off court, De Jong had a heartbreaking stay positive and fight. We knew manding 3-0 lead, but De Jong become the youngest Indian Graf, Kim Clijsters and Victo- so that helps us click on day. He entered yesterday’s ac- we would have just one shot to fought back, breaking Machac Wells champion since Serena ria Azarenka — have complet- court tion with a chance to finish the get back into the match, so we in the fourth game. Both play- Williams in 1999. ed the ‘Sunshine Double’, and ALEXANDER IGOSHIN tournament with an impres- took that chance. In the end, ers then held serve the rest of Andreescu’s performance Andreescu wants to add her sive title-double, but he is set to we knew it was going to be a the way, which was enough for against the 70th ranked Begu name to that list. come away empty-handed. long tie-break, so we just played Machac to triumph.