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IslamabadSaturday, September 12, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 China lauds Pakistan’s USA welcomes Gwadar Expressway efforts in the fight start of Afghan completed 80%, against terrorism peace negotiations says Asim Bajwa Briefs WHO SAYS NAB constitutes Pakistan CIT for sugar subsidy scam successfully DNA ISLAMA- BAD: Na- tional Ac- fought virus countability Bureau Pakistan has used the infrastructure (NAB) on Friday constituted a Com- it developed in its fight against bined Investigation Team (CIT) of hardworking and polio to tackle Covid-19,” said the DG QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a high level briefing on COVID-19, experts to investigate the flood situation and development projects of Balouchistan. – DNA sugar subsidy scam in which said the director-general. “Community huge subsidy was doled out DNA health workers, previously used to vaccinate to mill owners and others on children for polio, have been redeployed for GENEVA: The World Health Organisation PM lauds exports. A NAB spokesman contact tracing and monitoring.” (WHO) has listed Pakistan among seven EU gives 1 mln Euro said in a statement that the The WHO DG said that the Pakistani gov- countries that have tackled coronavirus Balochistan CIT has been constituted ernment is spending more on health and pandemic in the best way. in a meeting presided over social welfare of its people and added that government Pakistan has successfully flattened the coro- even critics of the the government, are ap- equipment to KPK by Chairman NAB Justice navirus curve despite its dilapidated health (Retd) Javed Iqbal after re- preciating the efforts. “Pakistan under the performance infrastructure while the deadly contagion is viewing Sugar Commission leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan Consignment will be utilized for implementation spreading uncontrollably in many developed report in detail. contained coronavirus spread successfully.” countries of the world. DNA of Community Driven Local Development (CDLD) The CIT has been mandat- Dr Tedros also issued a stark warning about WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom ed to conduct the investiga- the work needed to prepare the world for QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Policy in 13 districts of the province Ghebreyesus, while speaking at the me- tions in impartial, independ- future pandemics. “This will not be the Minister Jamal Kamal Khan dia briefing, highlighted seven countries, ent, transparent manner, he last pandemic,” he told the media briefing. Alyani on Friday met with tional development agenda. funded projects and pro- amongst many, whose preparation and re- added. The CIT would ob- “History teaches us that outbreaks and pan- Prime Minister Imran Khan A.M.Bhatti It will be ensure by improv- grammes were helping to sponse offer lessons for the rest of the world tain details about the subsi- demics are a fact of life. But when the next who arrived in Quetta today ing access to basic public address the global and local in how to deal with a global pandemic. These dy from provinces, financial pandemic comes, theworld must be ready – on a daylong visit. During ISLAMABAD: EU Ambas- services, enhancing sus- challenges. countries include Pakistan, Italy, Thailand, and audit reports of relevant more ready than it was this time.” the meeting, the chief min- sador to Pakistan Androulla tainable livelihoods and The reduction of poverty Mongolia, Mauritius and Uruguay. “Pakistan companies and other insti- Dr Tedros called on countries to invest in ister briefed the prime min- Kaminara Friday handed strengthening the trust be- was EU key objective that has used the infrastructure it developed in tutions from Security and public health, as a “foundation of social, eco- ister about the provincial over equipment worth one tween local government and would be achieved by in- its fight against polio to tackle Covid-19,” Exchange Commission of nomic and political stability”. government’s ongoing devel- million Euro to the Khyber communities in rural areas creasing the coverage in Pakistan (SECP) and from opmental projects and secu- Pakhtunkhwa Local govern- of the province, she added. health, education, water others to probe the sub- rity situation in the province. ment. The consignment will The envoy said the EU had and sanitation and irriga- sidy threadbare. The CIT Expressing satisfaction over be utilized for implementa- provided direct support to tion for poor rural commu- was consisted of two inves- the provincial development tion of Community Driven the KP budget for implement- nities through an inclusive tigation officers, financial programme and law and or- Local Development (CDLD) ing CDLD policy that will planning and investment experts, legal consultants, der situation, PM Khan laud- Policy in 13 districts of the enable local communities to process at the village level, sugar industry investigation ed the performance of the province. access additional public funds she added. experts, additional director provincial government under Talking to a group of media to implement small public in- The EU envoy also laud- and relevant directors to the leadership of CM Alyani. persons, she said that the frastructure schemes such ed the services rendered probe the subsidy scam. He assured the chief minister European Union (EU) sup- as paths, walking bridges, by the official of KP local of the centre’s full coopera- ported the KP government additional classrooms, health government and said their tion for the well-being and up- in its effort to integrate centers, irrigation channels commitment and hard work PML-N lift of the province. Separate- poor regions and those af- and water pumps. were directly benefiting the ly, Prime Minister Khan was fected by militancy and nat- To a question, Androulla rural communities. demands also apprised on the flood ural disasters into the na- Kaminara said that the EU Picture on Page 3 CCPO’s and Covid-19 situation. RAWALPINDI: General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr, Commander Federal Minister for Infor- removal mation and Broadcasting Gwadar US CENTCOM, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Senator Shibli Faraz, Fed- China lauds Pak DNA Qamar Javed Bajwa. Geo-strategic environment, regional eral Minister for Planning Expressway security, Pak - US military cooperation including Afghanistan Asad Umar, Qasim Suri and efforts in fight LAHORE: Peace Process and #Kashmir situation discussed. – DNA NDMA chairman Lt Gen completed: PML-N Mohammad Afzal accompa- spokes- nied the premier during his against terrorism Asim Bajwa person one-day visit to Quetta. Maryum International community should Navid Miraj Aurangzeb US welcomes start of on Friday demanded the re- Ghana fully recognize and respect Pak ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- moval of Lahore Capital City efforts in this regard: Zhao tant to the Prime Minister Police Officer (CCPO) Umer Afghan peace negotiations resumes on Information and Broad- Sheikh for his remarks on the consular casting Lt. Gen (retd) Asim gang-rape of a woman on the DNA / News Desk Saleem Bajwa on Friday outskirts of Lahore, which Saifullah PM Imran welcomes services in said about 80 percent work have raised a furore among BEIJING: Opposing at- on the Gwadar East Bay members of the society. ISLAMABAD: The United Afghanistan talks Pakistan tempts to link terrorism to Expressway had been com- According to the details States welcomes the an- any specific country, China pleted. Asim Bajwa who is available so far, the woman nouncement that Afghanistan on Friday commended Pa- also Chairman of the CPEC Shaheen Hanif DNA should engage themselves in early 30s, a resident of peace negotiations will begin kistan for making tremen- Authority, in a tweet, also in anti terrorism interna- Lahore’s Defence Housing on September 12th. The start ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran khan has wel- ISLAMABAD: The Re- dous efforts and sacrifices shared some pictures of the tional cooperation to jointly Society, was stuck on the of these talks marks a historic comed the announcement regarding commencement public of Ghana has re- in fighting terrorism and expressway showing asphalt safeguard the world peace motorway with her two chil- opportunity for Afghanistan of Intra-Afghan Negotiations on 12 September 2020. Fi - sumed consular services called upon the interna- work underway on the road. and security on the bases dren at around 1am after her to bring an end to four dec- nally, our combined efforts have brought forth the day in Pakistan following a tional community to ful- He said the expressway of mutual respect, equality car ran out of petrol. As she ades of war and bloodshed. that the Afghan people have been yearning for. gap of six months, it was ly recognize and respect would help boost the port and mutual benefits. tried to arrange for help, two The people of Afghanistan For more than 40 years, Afghans have suffered from announced on Friday. The such efforts. operations. It would prove The spokesperson said that men approached her and have carried the burden of continued conflict and bloodshed. Pakistan has en- Consulate was closed due Terrorism is common chal- to be the main artery of 19th anniversary of the took her and her children war for too long. They yearn dured the fall-out -- reflected in incidence of terrorism, to coronavirus but it has lenge faced by all countries Gwadar Port through which September 11 incident was (below eight) into the nearby for peace. Only through an loss of precious lives, and huge economic cost. been reopened in line with and Pakistan has sacrificed the entire traffic of port being marked today which fields at gunpoint. Afghan-owned, Afghan-led I have underlined for a long time that there is no mili - the SOPs, said Dr Shahid much in the fight against would flow. brought many challenges to Once in the field, the at- political process — one that re- tary solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and that the Rasheed Butt, honorary terrorism. The East-bay Expressway the global security. tackers raped the woman spects the views of all Afghan only way forward is a negotiated political settlement. Consul General of Ghana. “International community would also provide connec- Zhao said that the Chinese in front of her children. By communities, including wom- He said that all prescribed should fully recognize and tivity of the Gwadar seaport side believed that the Unit- the time a police party and en and ethnic and religious stan have made this moment will be watching closely. The COVID-19 protocols in- respect Pakistan’s efforts and its Free Zone with the ed Nations (UN) should play a relative the woman had minorities — can the parties of hope possible. I urge the United States is prepared to cluding social distancing in this regard” said by a network of National High- a leading role in this regard, called reached the scene, achieve a durable peace. negotiators to demonstrate support as requested. The enhanced hygiene and spokesman of the Chinese ways to ensure fast trans- adding, “We oppose double the attackers had fled, tak- This opportunity must not be the pragmatism, restraint, United States recalls the sanitising as well as the Foreign Ministry, Zhao portation of import, export standards on counter ter- ing with them the cash and squandered. Immense sac- and flexibility this process commitment by the Afghan mandatory wearing of Lijian during his regular and transit goods. rorism and we oppose the valuables the victim was rifice and investment by the will require to succeed. The government and the Talib- masks on the premises briefing. He said that China Gwadar port is being devel- attempt to link the terror- carrying with her. United States, our partners, people of Afghanistan and an that terrorists can never have been enforced with opposed to all kind of terror- oped by China and is part and the people of Afghani- the international community again use Afghan soil. immediate effect. ism added that all countries ism to any specific country. of the mega project of Chi- na-Pakistan Economic Cor- Inside... ridor (CPEC). PDF, PCFA inaugurate Quaid’s death Pak-China friendship Pak envoy urges Chinese to take advantage of SEZs tree plantation While thanking China for its very valuable support to us during the pandemic, FM Qureshi appreciated the anniversary – Page 02 announcement made by Chinese President that whenever a vaccine is developed, it would be considered a public good observed Around 33 ‘Ehsaas to the implementation of preferen- tioned the second strategic dia- The industrial development co- Nashonuma’ centers DNA / Staff Report tial policies in Pakistan’s special logue between China and Pakistan operation of phase two is also in DNA being established economic zones. which was held in August in south sync with the social-economic de- – Page 03 BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to In this regard, Haque said: “We China’s Hainan Province. velopment agenda of our current KARACHI: The nation ob- Huawei, HEC launch China, Moin ul Haque has invited have learned a lot from the Chi- “While thanking China for its very government. So these will be very served the 72nd death an- free ICT training Chinese businessmen to take ad- nese experience of developing valuable support to us during the important areas that I’ll be work- niversary of the country’s programme vantage of the dividend of Special special economic zones.” pandemic, Foreign Minister Shah ing on during my term,” he said. founder Quaid-e-Azam Mu- – Page 04 Economic Zones (SEZs) being set Talking about China-Pakistan Mahmood Qureshi appreciated the Ambassador Hashmi said, Dia- hammad Ali Jinnah on (Fri- Pakistan’s image up under the China Pakistan Eco- trade relations during the COV- announcement made by Chinese mer-Bhasha Dam is also as part day). President Dr Arif Alvi, problem; some musings nomic Corridor (CPEC). ID-19 pandemic, he pointed out: President Xi Jinping that whenever of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s while visiting Quaid-e-Azam’s – Page 05 Pakistan has identified nine special “First of all, we are very happy a vaccine is developed, it would be vision, to provide a clean and af- mausoleum, urged the coun- economic zones and three of them that China has posted a very pos- considered a public good. fordable energy to our country. trymen to follow the rules Turkey slams EU are now in advanced stage of prepa- itive and more than 3% growth in Regarding the ML-1 railway a “And we are very grateful to Chi- and teachings of the Quaid. statement, says open ration. “We are going to share all the second quarter. multiplier effect for the Phase II nese companies for taking a lead He added that it was the only to talks with Greece the details very soon,” he said in an Despite the pandemic, the first pharmaceuticals. of CPEC, he said, The spectrum in the construction of this dam.” way for Pakistan to achieve – Page 06 interview with Economic Daily-Chi- quarter of this year we saw our “So there are many opportunities of Pakistan-China relationship is “ML-1 is the largest project on the goals that they have set Pakistan warns na Economic Net (CEN). bilateral trade increase.” for the traders of the two coun- very broad and very deep, adding, the CPEC. It is a very important for themselves to become a of BJP-RSS extremist Pakistan has been committed to In this second quarter, there was tries to work in this area. We hope “We cooperate in all areas from project for both Pakistan and successful nation. “The way ideology at UN building industrial clusters in re- a little dip because of the disrup- that in the months and years to defense to security, from trade China. It will help to provide our nation has defeated the – Page 07 cent years to improve its ability to tion of international travel. The come, our trade will increase from to investment, culture, educa- very economical and efficient in- coronavirus speaks volume Ali Zaidi, Uzbek Dy PM undertake the relocation of Chi- updated FTA is very important. our previous figures.” tion, science and technology, ag- land travel in Pakistan. of our determination and re- discuss trade routes nese industries. Over 300 items are now enjoying Talking about his experience in riculture, and tourism. CPEC is I think it will also be very impor- solve as the most developed – Page 08 Chinese companies have also duty-free access to each other the first month of his new duty, a very important element of our tant as a multiplier effect for the nations are still struggling to been paying continuous attention countries, including fisheries and Ambassador Haque first men- relationship. phase II of CPEC,” he added. deal with this pandemic.” IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Saturday, September 12, 2020 HEC issues Briefs NOC to PDF, PCFA inaugurate Pak-China AIOU for No leniency PhD in LIS for motorway friendship tree plantation ISLAMABAD: Higher Edu- cation Commission (HEC) rape culprits: has issued No Objection “Pak China Friendship Tree” will be a proof that how both countries have deep Certificate (NOC) to the Buzdar Allama Iqbal Open Uni- rooted relationships. Gilani said that Pakistan and China are not only two versity’s department of DNA neighboring countries but they have deep people to people connections as well Library and Information LAHORE: Punjab Chief Sciences(LIS) for offering Minister Usman Buzdar erations Abbottabad, Chief jiang, China) are declared PhD programme. Accord- assured on Friday that Staff Report/DNA Conservator of Forests, , as sister cities and thus, ing to a press release on the motorway gang rape Assistant Commissioners of we can learn from them Friday, by getting NOC the incident victim would get ABBOTABAD: The Paki- Hazara Division, represent- much in socioeconomic Department of Library and complete justice. He in a stan Development Foun- atives of media and a large sector. He, while highlight- Information Sciences of statement hoped that the dation (PDF) and Paki- number of social activists ing the objectives of this Allama Iqbal Open Univer- case would be resolved stan China Friendship were in attendance. project added that it will sity (AIOU) will offer PhD soon with the culprits Association Khyber Chapter The Chief Guest planted engage masses in positive programme in spring 2021 to be brought to justice (PCFA) organized the inau- a sapling of deodar in the and useful activities. He semester. sooner than later. Those guration ceremony of its on- premises of Commission- said that the trees planted Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad, Chairman, involved in this despica - going collaborative project er’s House, Hazara and under the tile “Pak China Department of LIS, while ex- ble act deserve no leni - Pak China Friendship Tree prayed for the successful Friendship Tree” will be a pressing his views said that ency, he declared. Plantation Campaign 2020 completion of project. Ad- proof that how both coun- Allama Iqbal Open University The government will go in Hazara Division to plant dressing the ceremony, he tries have deep rooted (AIOU) has achieved another the whole hog and en - thousands of trees. The remarked that Pakistan en- relationships. Gilani said milestone in higher education sure dispensation of jus - ceremony was held at Com- joys trustful relationships that Pakistan and China with reference to emerging tice to the victim woman, missioner’s House which with China. Plantation are not only two neigh- fields of library and informa- he assured, recalling the was attended by Special of these friendship trees boring countries but they tion sciences. Punjab police had previ - Secretary to Chief Minister is a proof that how peo- have deep people to peo- He also thanked Prof. Dr. Zia ously nabbed criminals Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. ple of Pakistan love their ple connections as well. Ul- Qayyum, Vice Chancellor, involved in such deplora - Muhammad Khaliq Khan long-tested neighbor. The At the end, souvenirs were AIOU for his continuous sup- ble incidents. as Chief Guest. Besides Chairman of the Pakistan distributed among special port throughout the process. A woman was on her way him, Additional Commis- Development Foundation, guests by the Chairman of He viewed that it will provide along with her children sioner Hazara Division, Mu- Muhammad Bilal Sethi the PDF, Muhammad Bilal an excellent opportunity of from Lahore to Gujran - hammad Akbar Khan, the remarked that deforesta- Sethi and Secretary-gener- quality education to the can- wala via M-II when she Chairman of the Pakistan tion deeply impacted our He encouraged the youth ipate in plantation activi- Gilani enlightened the al PCFA, Syed Ali Nawaz didates interested in the field was waylaid and gang- Development Foundation, environment. Thinning to come forward and dis- ties and put their efforts in audience by adding that Gilani. Glowing tributes across the country. raped on the outskirts Muhammad Bilal Sethi, Sec- of ozone layer and glob- courage deforestation and making Pakistan clean and since 2007, Abbottabad were presented to PDF He said that the department of the provincial capi - retary-general PCFA, Syed al warming are bigger cutting of trees. Sethi also green. The Secretary Gen- (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pa- and PCFA and volunteer- has also launched a research tal in the early hours of Ali Nawaz Gilani, SSP Op- issues for our concern. urged the youth to partic- eral PCFA, Syed Ali Nawaz kistan) and Kashgar (Xin- ing this initiative. journal recently which is HEC Wednesday. It is notewor- recognized in Y-category and thy that the Punjab gov - plays an effective role in pro- ernment has constituted moting and strengthening a high-level committee ‘It is the State’s research culture in the field to investigate the case. President POF Barcelona hosts dinner of library and information sciences. Moreover, the De- A notification regarding reau Chief AabTak TV Ali ist Uqaish Gilani CEO Pin- Amir Sheikh Controller the constitution of the duty to protect partment of English of the DNA Furqan Senior Reporter nacle Management Compa- News Such TV Abdul Ahad university is also expected to five-member investiga- Voice of America VOA Yasir ny PMC Zubair Illahi CEO MD Zubair and Co ISLAM- tion committee has been its women’ be issued NOC by the HEC in ISLAMABAD: A prominent Nazar Awan Senior journal- Zubair and Co Peshawar ABAD near future to launch its M Phil issued. The committee social worker and Presi- will be headed by Pun - DNA English and PhD (Linguistics) dent Pakistani Overseas programmes. The said pro- jab Law Minister Raja Forum Barcelona Spain Basharat and comprise ISLAMABAD: Commenting grams have been approved Mr Ayaz Abbasi hosted a by all the statutory bodies of additional chief secre- on the heinous gang rape dinner in the honour of tary Home Department, incident on Motorway, Par- the university and the appli- Senior Journalist Mohsin cation for NOC is in the final the additional IG special liamentary Leader of the Raza Khan on his becoming branch, DIG investiga- PPP in the Senate, Senator stage of approval process at Secretary ov Pakistan Me- HEC. – APP tion Punjab and the DG Sherry Rehman said, “The dia Forum PMC Islamabad Forensic Science Agency gang rape incident on the Those who attended and as its members. Ring Road has brought to the spoke the occasion were Kashmir dead own security by venturing fore many troubling details of Saleem Safi Senior Anchor- out unescorted on a public failure by law enforcers but a person Geo program Jirga body recovered highway or to have run out Rescue 1122 disturbing faultline of shock- and Columnist Nadeem of petrol? This is a shocking after 4 days ing prejudice in high places Raza Executive Director arranges reminder of the deep vein of to the surface.” Such News Adil Shahzaib ISLAMABAD: The body of a misogyny that runs through “The first issue is why the po- Senior Anchorperson Hum Kashmiri youth martyred by awareness some of our public officials, lice were so egregiously late TV Zia Ullah Khan Founder Indian troops few days back and it enhances a woman’s was recovered from a steam in responding to an emergen- and Chairman PMC Zahid rally insecurity on the streets of in Budgam district, in Indi- cy call. Despite the woman Hashmi Chairman Peace Pakistan as opposed to giving an illegally occupied Jammu MULTAN: Rescue 1122 calling the emergency num- Forum France Shahid Mait- them succour or protection. and Kashmir(IIOJK). organized awareness rally ber 130 and giving them her la Senior Anchorperson What is the job of the police? According to Kashmir Me- in connection with world location. Why did it take so News one TV Asif Bashir Not to become guardians of dia Service, the youth, first - aid day which will long for them to respond? Chauhdery Senior Report- public morality but to protect identified as Aqib Lone be marked on September After changing 5-6 IGs what er Geo TV Naseem Siddiqi the right of all citizens to safe- from Shopian, was killed by 12 (Saturday). The rally was the explanation by the Senior journalist and Bu- ly use public facilities like the Indian troops during a cor- led by District Emergen- Punjab police? Why were the don and search operation cy Officer (DEO) Rescue squabbling over jurisdiction motorway. and the body was found af- 1122 Dr Kaleemullah was even when the serious and It is time our public serv- CM Sindh ter four days of searches at taken out to sensitize citi - heinous nature of the crime ants were reminded that Sukhnag Nullah in Chek Ka- zens about importance of was exposed?” she ques- their jobs and salaries are approves Faisalabad: 650 woosa area of the district. first aid. tioned. She said, “The other maintained by the taxes The youth suffered a bul- Rescue 1122 had impart- issue that needs addressing paid by the ordinary peo- Rs700 mln let injury after the Indian ed training to about 40, is how the victim is being ple of Pakistan, and their grant robberies in ten days troops fired at him during 000 people about first aid shamed by Government offi- cavalier responses are the operation after which and life saving principles cials as having been lax in her completely unacceptable. KARACHI: Sindh Chief Min- on condition of anonymi- he had jumped into the Na- during ongoing year 2020 ister Syed Murad Ali Shah ty, said, “How can we stop llah. Since then, the search- across the district. The has approved Rs 700 million burglary if the officers’ es were going on and the body was recovered late last trained people could help grant for relief work being housework doesn’t end all Karot Hydropower carried out in the rain affect- day?” Ikram, a business- night, eyewitnesses told me- to save lives in case of diamen. – APP any emergency. ed areas of Sindh. man from the city, said Rescue 1122 Multan had Project marks He approved the amount in a that due to the special du- also saved lives by pro - meeting on relief work in all ties of the policemen, the Five-member the rain affected districts of viding first aid to 153137 police stations present a another milestone the province here on Friday. injured in various emer- scene of desolation. The committee The upward slope section Speaking on the occasion, the plaintiffs have been chasing gencies so far. chief minister Sindh directed for motorway Speaking of this occa- DNA is lined with reinforced con- the investigating officers crete and the other sections the officials concerned for of the case to pursue the sion, DEO Rescue 1122 taking appropriate action like rape case Dr Kaleemullah said that ISLAMABAD: Another are lined with steel cans. cases and recover the sto- milestone in the waterway provision of food, mosquito len goods, but they are not every person of the so - The lining thickness of nets, tents, and distribution system of Karot Hydro- the upward slope section getting justice. In addition, DNA ciety should get first aid of fodder for cattle in the rain- tage and looted Rs 11 lakh training so that human power Station was accom- is 80 centimeters and the the investigation of pending hit areas. Muhammad Tahir cash and 10 mobile phones. cases is not being complet- LAHORE: Punjab govern- lives could be saved by plished on schedule as diameter after lining is The meeting was attended by Another shopkeeper, Waqas ed due to which the victims ment has constituted a providing timely first aid the concrete lining of the 9.6 meters. The lengths Advisor on Law Murtaza Wa- FAISALABAD: In the third Ahmed, said he was on his in these incidents are very high-level committee to to affectees in case of headrace tunnel was suc- of the four headrace tun - hab, Chief Secretary Mumtaz largest city of Pakistan, way home at night after upset. According to a report investigate the Lahore Mo- emergency. cessfully completed, Gwa- nels are 875 meters and Shah, SMBR/Relief Commis- hundreds of robberies, closing his shop at Gu- of an organization, most of torway rape case. A notifi- The trained first aiders dar Pro reported. the longitudinal slope is sioner Qazi Shahid Parvez, burglaries, shoplifting and listan colony when robbers the incidents are related to cation has been issued re- could be proved helpful During the construction 14 %. Since the beginning Commissioner Karachi So- muggings have resulted in robbed him of Rs 20 lakh. garding the constitution of process all parties strictly domestic burglary and rob- in saving lives during of first concrete segment hail Rajput, Administrator the seizure of millions of Citizens say police could bery in which the accused a five-member investigation controlled quality and safe- any emergency. Rescu- of headrace tunnels, KMC Iftikhar Shallwani, Sec- rupees in cash, jewelry, mo- not trace the any incident loot cash and jewelery from committee. ty. A hard working team, retary Finance Hassan Naqi ers, Rescue volunteers about 28,586 cu. m. of torcycles and vehicles from despite blockades. Horrific the people. The committee will be head- and other concerned officials. and local people attend - 28,586 cu. m. of concrete concrete and 2334 tons of citizens just in 10 days. 650 increase in incidents due to The Oppressed people of ed by Punjab Law Minister ed the rally. It’s perti - and 2,334 tons of steel re- steel reinforcement has The chief minister said that cases of robbery and bur- criminal negligence of po- Raja Basharat while addi- he has visited rain affected Faisalabad are suffering nent to mention here inforcement made this re- been used. glary have been registered lice scared citizens of Faisal- from severe mental anguish tional chief secretary Home that Punjab Emergency markable landmark happen. The lining of the head - areas in Karachi, Mirpur- in citywide police stations abad. Ali Ahmed, a resident Department, the additional khas, Umerkot, Tharparkar, due to the negligence of the service Rescue 1122 A total of four headrace race tunnel was divid- in last ten days and many of a village, said, “Now our IG special branch, DIG inves- Sanghar and Badin and found police and the increasing is observing week long tunnels are arranged in the ed into two segments. people didn’t register their humanity is dead. I saw an tigation Punjab and the DG people were in problems. number of robberies on a first aid and conducting Karot Hydro Power Station. The invert concrete was complaints due to the inap- old man in distress. He was daily basis and appeals from Forensic Science Agency will various activities. A single headrace tunnel “We, as a government, have propriate attitude of the po- be the other members. poured with integral tried to provide relief to the walking alone. I gave him a the government to replace The seminar will be held consists of an upwardly in- formwork and the side lice towards the public. lift on my motorbike. When the incompetent police per- The committee has been at central station Rescue affected people but it was not tasked to complete the in- clined section, an upwardly top arch is poured with enough,” he said and added Mobile shop owner Dawood he saw no one on the road, sonnel and provide moral 1122 tomorrow on World vestigation within three curved section, an obliquely steel mold trolley. The that the people in rural areas said that in one of my mobile he snatched my motor- training to the police so that first aid day and certifi- straight section, a down- side arch reinforcement shops located in Gulfshan bike from me. He shot and they can solve the problems days and submit the recom- cates also be awarded to were demanding fodder and wardly curved section than is installed with a self- mosquito nets for them and Colony, robbers took em- wounded me. of the people quickly with mendations to Chief Minis- Rescue volunteers. – APP the lower flat section. made steel trolley. their cattle. – APP ployees and customers hos- A police official, speaking dignity. ter Usman Buzdar. Quaid’s vision of a peaceful, prosperous Pakistan remains our goal: COAS It is pertinent to mention here that the 72nd death anniversary of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being observed by the nation on Friday achieve this, InshaAllah.” Meanwhile, taking to Twitter to wani and Fateha was held at the DNA The 72nd death anniversary of fa- pay tribute to the Father of the Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum in Kara- ther of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Nation, Director General (DG) chi, whereas, people from different RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed ISPR said that under his leader- walks of life also visited the mausole- (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday. In this connection, special ship, Pakistan emerged as a sep- um to lay floral wreaths on his grave. on Friday said that Quaid-e-Azam ceremony of Quran Khawani and arate sovereign state. Moreover, educational institutions Muhammad Ali Jinnah s vision of a Fateha was held at the mausoleum It is pertinent to mention here that and political, social, and cultural vibrant, peaceful and prosperous Pa- of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi. the 72nd death anniversary of the organizations organised special pro- kistan remains our goal. People from different walks of life Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam grammes to mark the day. According to a statement issued visited the mausoleum to lay floral Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being ob- President Dr. Arif Alvi arrived at by Inter Services Public Relations wreath on his grave. Father of the served by the nation on Friday. Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum in Ka- (ISPR), he said, “Under his leader- nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Muhammad Ali Jinnah passed away rachi today and laid a floral wreath ship, #Pakistan emerged as a sep- Ali Jinnah passed away on 11th Sep- on September 11 – 1948 shortly af- at his grave and offered Fateha. The arate sovereign state.” The COAS tember, 1948 shortly after achieving ter achieving freedom for the nation. president also recorded his impres- remarked, “Together we shall freedom for the nation. A special ceremony of Quran Kha- sions in the visitors’ book. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITESaturday, September 12, 2020 IIUI Briefs Around 33 ‘Ehsaas Nashonuma’ President chairs ‘Roshan centers being established: Dr. Sania committee Digital meeting Account’ a An amount of Rs. 2,000 quarterly Nashonuma allowance would be ISLAMABAD: President In- ternational Islamic Universi- leap forward: given for girls and Rs. 1,500 for boys and for ensuring transparency ty, Islamabad (IIUI) Dr Hath- al bin Hamoud Al-Otaibi, Zulfi Bukhari in disbursement of such funds a survey was underway Friday chaired the meeting ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant saas Nashonuma’ program. said the nutritional status of new- An amount of Rs. 2,000 quarter- of the Finance and Planning tant to the Prime Minister to the Prime Minister on Social She said that the program was for- borns and infants is directly linked ly Nashonuma allowance would Committee to discuss vari- (SAPM) on Overseas Paki- Protection and Poverty Allevia- mally launched by Prime Minister with the health and nutritional sta- be given for girls and Rs. 1,500 ous agenda items regarding stanis and Human Resource tion Dr. Sania Nishtar on Friday Imran Khan on August 13, 2020 tus of the mother before, during for boys and for ensuring trans- finance and planning. Development Sayed Zulfikar said that around thirty three ‘Eh- at the Nashonuma Center in the and after pregnancy. parency in disbursement of such The meeting was attend- Abbas Bukhari felicitating saas Nashonuma’ centers were Khyber tribal district of Khyber “The budget for the three-year Eh- funds a survey was underway ed by Khalid Mehmood the expats over the launch being established in 9 districts Pakhtunkhwa. saas Nashonuma Programme has across the country under the Eh- Memon, Director Budget, of ‘Roshan Digital Account’, across the country. “Ehsaas Nashonuma Programme been kept as Rs 8.52 billion”, Dr. sas NSER, she said. HEC and Nayyar Nadeem, has said that it was a leap for- During her departure on two-day will focus on improving nutrition Sania said, adding that all funding During the two-day visit, Sania Nish- Deputy Secretary, Ministry ward towards materialization visit to Rajanpur and Multan, she and health in the first thousand for this program was being provid- tar will also visit the under construc- of Education and Profes- of the challenger bank. said such centers would be es- days of the child life, the most crit- ed by the government. tion Langarkhana and Ehsas Kafalat sional Training, Vice Pres- The SAPM, in a tweet, said tablished in Khyber, Upper Dir, ical period in early childhood de- Quarterly stipend will be given center at Multan. Ehsaas Lan- idents, Director Finance, Prime Minister Imran Khan Bagh, Ghizr, Hunza, Kharmang, velopment, starting at conception along with provision of healthy garkhana’s are being set up across Director HR, Director Ad- had fulfilled another prom- Kharan, Badin and Rajanpur dis- and finishing at age two” she said. food to deserving beneficiaries, the country under public-private ministration and other rele- ise with the expatriates as tricts in the first phase under ‘Eh- In a statement issued here she she added. partnership, she said. – APP vant officials. they were well-deserved During the meeting, IIUI the initiative for being back President was briefed about bone of the country’s econ- PIMS Dy ED accused university’s financial land- omy. “Congrats to all the Fahad becomes RCCI scape and matters pertain- overseas Pakistanis for a ing to planning. The commit- revolutionary financial prod- of harassment tee discussed various agenda uct. OPs are our back bone has been set up by the items, while the Chair gave executive member directions accordingly as per and deserve to be facilitat- ISLAMABAD: Mr. Fahad Barlas, has would up hold the high traditions of DNA PIMS administration. ed. Roshan Digital Account In a statement, the deputy requirement of the agenda. is a first big step towards been elected un apposed Executive Chamber. On the occasion, IIUI Pres- Member from Corporate Class at Fahad Barlas expressed his gratitude ISLAMABAD: A nurse of executive director denied digital challenger bank. To- PIMS Hospital Islamabad the allegations, saying the ident vowed that merit and day Prime Minister Imran Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce to all representatives of Chamber for IIUI’s progress will be top and Industry on Friday. their support and said that it is great has accused the Deputy accusation was staged by Khan has fulfilled another Executive Director of har- the nurse out of fear of priority. Hathal stressed promise to his special peo- His services for trade and commerce honor for his elevation as Executive that no stone should be have been lauded by the Rawalpindi Member Rawalpindi Chamber of Com- assment. However, the being caught for financial ple!,” he tweeted. official has denied the al- irregularities. left unturned to bring IIUI ‘Digital Roshan Account’ Chamber representatives on reposing merce and Industry. among the ranks of top in- their confidence on the occasion of Ex- He said it is the need of hour that we legations. A case has been Iqbal Durrani said the fe- is a major initiative of the registered at the request male nurse intervened in ternational institutions. government to boost the ecutive body elections. should work together for expansion He assured of every possi- President RCCI Mr. Saboor Malik con- of exports and all out efforts would of the female nurse. the management’s meet- remittances by enabling the The nurse alleges that she ing with PWD on Septem- ble cooperation and super- overseas Pakistanis to open gratulated new executive members be made to enhance made in Pakistan vision to achieve the set and expressed the hope that they products. – DNA was harassed by the doctor ber 1 and that he met her their bank accounts remote- and that her house was at- in the presence of 12 other goals. The IIUI President ly The move, which will tacked as well. people. He added that the opined that hard work is eventually spur economic Police However, the doctor has nurse has presented no ev- a prerequisite for success growth in the country, has gotten pre arrest bail and idence but we have camera and he will be happy to en- RCCI condemns Lahore- courage dedicated officials multiple features including net four announced legal action recordings to prove that I option of opening bank ac- against the accuser. have never met her alone of university. Talking about count in rupee and foreign Proclaimed Taking note of the matter, and her allegations are the international academ- currency or both, full re- Motorway incident a fact-finding committee baseless. ic landscape, he said that patriation of funds without Offenders merit, research, provision regulatory approval, and This incident has caused fear and worry in RAWALPINDI: Police on of best facilities and dedica- others. – APP everyone. He demanded that the department, Friday claimed to have ar- tion for internationalization rested four Proclaimed Of- Auto sale up 8% in August will be top priorities. – APP AIOU offering officers or personnel involved in the incident fenders (POs) of B category, ISLAMABAD: The sale of cars in August 2020 increased should be brought to justice allegedly involved in various to 9,885 units compared to the sale of 9,126 units in same Pakistan- PhD in Library crimes. month of the preceding year, showing an increase of 8.31 presidents at the Chamber emplary punishment so that According to Rawalpindi percent. During first two months (July-August) of the cur- WB review Sciences DNA House, he said the motorway such incidents do not hap- police Spokesman, special rent fiscal year, the auto sale witnessed a minor decline as ISLAMABAD: Higher Edu- has been considered a safe pen again. The government raids on the directive of it fell to 20,008 units against 20,094 units in July-August financing RAWALPINDI: Saboor Malik, cation Commission (HEC) route for travel. should ensure safe travel for City Police Officer (CPO) (2019-20), a latest data released by PAMA said. President, Rawalpindi Cham- ongoing has issued No Objection The incident has damaged citizens on all highways. Muhammad Ahsan Younas According to break up figures, the sale of Honda cars (Civic ber of Commerce and Indus- Certificate (NOC) to the the reputation of the motor- Sohail Altaf added that fam- were conducted by Rawal- and City) sharply increased by 64 percent to 4,190 units in try (RCCI) has expressed his projects Allama Iqbal Open Uni- way. Group leader Sohail ilies always prefer to travel pindi two months of current year from 2,558 units in the corre- grief and anger over the La- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and versity’s department of Altaf said that the higher au- on the motorway. This in- police to net POs, court ab- sponding period last year. The sale of Toyota Corolla, how- hore- motorway incident. He World Bank reviewed the Library and Information thorities should take immedi- cident has caused fear and sconders and other outlaws. ever, registered a decrease of 49.8 percent as it went down said that this tragic incident WB financing of ongoing Sciences(LIS) for offering ate notice of the matter and worry in everyone. He told that Pirwadhai po- from 1,727 units in the corresponding month of last year has created unrest among portfolio projects in Paki- PhD programme. Accord- the accused should be arrest- He demanded that the de- lice managed to net two to 867 units in same month of 2020. During the period Ju- the citizens especially the stan with worth $10.4 bil- ing to a press release on ed and brought to justice. partment, officers or person- B-category POs namely Us- ly-August 2020-21, the sale of Toyota Corrola cars declined business community. Speak- lion dollars for 52 projects Friday, by getting NOC the Such accused should be nel involved in the incident man Ghani and Khalid Me- to 2,395 units against sale of 3,708 units in same period last ing at a meeting of former given the harshest and ex- should be brought to justice. hmood alias Mithu. – APP year, showing a decline of 35.4 percent. – APP in review meeting. Department of Library and The Minister for Economic Information Sciences of Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Allama Iqbal Open Univer- SAPM directs Bakhtyar chaired a high-lev- sity (AIOU) will offer PhD el Portfolio Review Meeting programme in spring 2021 to ban heavy of World Bank-funded pro- semester. jects in Pakistan at Ministry Dr. Pervaiz Ahmad, Chair- traffic in of Economic Affairs, said a man, Department of LIS, press release issued by Min- while expressing his views Shamsabad istry of EAD here on Friday. said that Allama Iqbal Open ATTOCK: Special Assistant The meeting was attended University (AIOU) has to Prime Minister on Cli- by Country Director World achieved another milestone mate Change Malik Amin Bank and relevant federal in higher education with ref- Aslam has issued directions and provincial senior offi- erence to emerging fields to the concerned authorities cials through video link. of library and information to immediately ban heavy The World Bank’s financing sciences. He also thanked traffic specially dumpers for federal development pro- Prof. Dr. Zia Ul- Qayyum, passing through Shamsabad jects amounts to $ 6 billion Vice Chancellor, AIOU for village to avoid loss of pre- while the Bank is providing his continuous support cious human lives . $ 1.9 billion to Punjab, $ 1.9 throughout the process. He said this during his visit to billion to Sindh, $ 0.4 billion He viewed that it will pro- the legal heirs of a boy who was to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and vide an excellent opportu- crushes to death by a dumper US$ 0.2 billion to Balochistan. nity of quality education to in the aforesaid village. He The WB-portfolio in Punjab the candidates interested in was accompnied by DC Attock and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the field across the country. Ali Anan Qamar, AC Hazro reviewed in session. He said that the depart- Maleeha Aeesar , TMO Hazro The objective of the 3-days ment has also launched a Sardar Aftab Khan and Malik portfolio review meetings is to research journal recently Muhammad Shamshir Khan. assess the progress of ongoing which is HEC recognized SAPM Malik Amin Aslam said WB-funded projects, discuss in Y-category and plays an that plying heavy traffic spe- implementation issues and effective role in promoting cially dumpers through this suggest remedial measures to and strengthening research village was a potential threat tackle those issues in a timely culture in the field of library to the precious lives of the res- manner to ensure smooth im- and information sciences. idents and said that this must plementation of projects and Moreover, the Department immediately be banned and al- maximize disbursements in of English of the university ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of European Union Androulla Kaminara handed over various ternate route be provided for provinces. Moreover, pipeline is also expected to be issued equipment - including vehicles and generators - worth 1M to Local Government and Rural heavy traffic and barriers be projects are also being dis- NOC by the HEC in near Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for implementation of Community Driven installed at the entrance of vil- cussed to ensure their align- future to launch its M Phil lage Shamsabad so that heavy ment with national priorities, English and PhD (Linguis- Local Development (CDLD) Policy in 13 districts. Services of govt officials were also recognized traffic could be stopped from readiness and timely approval tics) programmes. – APP for their commitment & hard work in benefiting rural communities.– DNA entering village. – APP of PC-Is/IIs. – APP Effective policing measures to be ensured: IGP ISLAMABAD: Inspector their challans with courts General of Police (IGP) Is- at earliest. He asked all po- lamabad Muhammad Aamir lice officials to make efforts Zulfiqar has directed all to curb crime and appealed police officials for high vigi- the citizens to cooperate lance in the city to eradicate with police in efforts against crime and ensure effective anti-social elements. crackdown against drug The IGP directed all police pushers, proclaimed offend- officials to improve their ers and land grabbers. performance by effectively He made these directions combating crime and ensure while chairing a meeting arrest of proclaimed offenders held to review law and or- at earliest. He asked police of- der situation and efforts of ficials to take effective steps Islamabad police against performing well. He said drug pushers. He directed to control crime and adopt crime. The meeting was that activities of drug push- all police officials to re- professional as well as respon- attended among others by ers and land grabbers have sume anti-drug awareness sible attitude to mitigate the all DIG (Operations) Waqar been significantly decreased campaign among students sufferings of the people. Uddin Syed, DG (Safe City) in the city due to effective and seminars should be ar- He categorically asked all Sarfaraz Ahmed Falki, all crackdown against them. ranged at educational insti- police officials to focus on SSPs, AIGs and Zonal SPs. Islamabad police chief said tutions in this regard. resolving the public com- The IGP reviewed the per- that future of young gener- He directed all police offi- plaints and take every pos- formance of all Zonal of- ation would be protected cials to complete investiga- sible step to provide maxi- ficers and appreciated those through strict action against tion on cases and submit mum relief to citizens. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Saturday, September 12, 2020 IESCO Briefs issues power schedule NIC to hold ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company webinar on (IESCO) on Friday issued a power suspension schedule Sep 18 to be observed on Saturday at ISLAMABAD: National In- various areas of its region due cubation Center (NIC) will to necessary maintenance and hold webinar titled “Health routine development work. Inovation by all,for all “to According to IESCO Spokes- discuss healthcare system man, the power supply of dif- on September 18. ferent feeders and grid stations The webinar will shed would remain suspended for light on Pakistan’s cur- the period on Saturday from rent healthcare system 06:30am to 10:30am, Dhudial and why is health innova - Express, Dhudial City, Dhudial tion the need of the hour Rural, CTM (Independent) Se- and how to make health - galabad, Mehoota, Ward No-8, care systems accessible, Samote, Jermote, Jakkar, Bou- affordable and efficient. rian, Duffer, Sector-4, APHS, The webinar will discuss for Rehmatabad-1,VVIP, PAF, creating new solutions, ser- Chaklala, Tehmasabad, Dhoke- vices and business models hakamdad, RCC-II, RCC-III, to optimize how we interact Bari Imam, NCP, Mandala, with our bodies and compre- Treat, University, Golf City, hend the minute-to-minute Pir Sohawa, Chakri, Jhanda, understanding of our health Rawalpindi-III, Adyala, 502 conditions are in dire need,an Worshop, CNC, State Bank, official told on Friday. Hamyao Road, VIP, Sehalla, He said that majority of peo- Hanif Shaheed feeders and ple worldwide are leading to surrounding areas. – APP unhealthy lifestyles and this fact combined with the inef- Motorway ficient healthcare systems currently in place and the Police foils on-going global pandemic, are creating major health issues attempt of around the world. This webinar will be conduct- robbery ed at the NIC facility as well ISLAMABAD: Motorway as broad casted on Zoom. Police on Thursday night The webinar will focus on that foiled robbery attempt on this is time now to collective- Lahore- Islamabad Motor- ly work to improve our health way. According to details, and well-being through tech- four armed men tried to nology,he said. He said that ISLAMABAD: Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Akbar Durrani acknowledging the services of two retiring officers of stop the vehicles by throw- “If you’re an entrepreneur, information group, Ms. Naila Maqsood and Dr. Ata Panhwar at Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. – DNA ing bushes on the motor- a healthcare professional, way near Sheikhupura. medical student or some- The robbers managed to one with a passion to turn stop a vehicle . Meanwhile innovative ideas into health Motorway Police reached products or services, don’t the spot but the robbers miss this event’. – APP Huawei, HEC launch free taking advantage of the darkness succeeded to es- IRSA releases cape. – APP 224,300 Three drug cusecs water ICT training programme peddlers ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Top two students will be selected and sent to china for the learning tour arrested on Friday released 224,300 in early 2021 together with students from around the world RAWALPINDI: Cantt Po- cusecs water from various lice in their ongoing drive rim stations with equal in- September 2020. be selected and sent to china mum CGPA required for ware Engineering, Infor- in Information Communi- against narcotics and an- flow of 223,800 cusecs. DNA The Huawei Technologies for the learning tour in early the program is 3.5 or mation Systems, Computer cation & Technology and ti-social elements conduct- According to the data re- (Pvt). Ltd Pakistan and The 2021 together with students above. Students who are Engineering, Electrical related fields. ed raids in different areas leased by IRSA, both Tarbe- ISLAMABAD: Huawei and Higher education Commis- from around the world. Top entering their 7th or 8th Communication Engineer- With personal computer and arrested three accused la and Mangla Dams have HEC are going to offer sion (HEC) of Pakistan are ten students will be provided semester can apply for ing, Telecom Engineering, equipment and strong inter- besides recovering 3360 already attained their max- free training in ICT skills inviting application from Huawei souvenirs for their the program or if they Electronics Engineering. net connection. grams drugs from their imum conservation level of to 30 undergraduate stu- potential Pakistani under- participation. The application are recent graduates, Students who are currently Selected students must possession. According to 1550.00 feet and 1242 feet dents across the country graduate students under procedure is as follows: they are also eligible. enrolled in final year of ICT re- be available during online a police spokesman, in a respectively. as part of Huawei Seeds Huawei’s “Seeds for the Fu- Please follow the instruc- Following is the detailed lated Undergraduate degrees training sessions (from 21st raid, Cantt police arrested Water inflow and outflow for The Future Program ture” programme 2020. tions and fill out the online eligibility criteria: (four years program only with to 25th September, 2020). three drug peddlers name- in Tarbela dam was re - 2020. In the last 5 years, Huawei will organize online application completely and Be a Pakistani/AJK na- 7th Semester & 8th Semes- Final selection will be based ly Muhammad Ilyas, Umar corded as119,200 and around 55 students from training for 30 outstanding submit it. HEC reserves tional & permanent res- ter) with minimum CGPA of on academic excellence & Butt and Amir Khan and re- 118,700 cusecs respec- across the country have Pakistani students in the the right to conduct inter- ident of Pakistan/AJK. 3.5 out of 4. Students who have Federal Govt. quota policy. covered 3360 grams Hash- tively. Similarly water been sent to China for field of ICT from Septem- views of initially shortlist- Dual nationality holders completed their four years In case of final award, se- ish from their possession. inflow and outflow in 2 weeks training on the ber 21-25,2020. The Select- ed candidates. Incomplete are not eligible. Undergraduate ICT related lected candidates will not Police registered a case Mangla dam was record- Chinese Culture and ICT ed students will be able to or saved application on Majoring in disciplines/sub- degrees with minimum CGPA be able to withdraw. against the accused under ed as 33,900 cusecs each. Skills to further hone their obtain valuable cutting-edge HEC online portal will not jects such as Information of 3.5 out of 4. Less than 24 Around 30 students from Narcotics Control Act while The release of water at Kal- career skills. This year ICT Knowledge developed be considered. The recom- and Communication Tech- years old on closing date of across the country will be further investigations are abagh, Taunsa and Sukkur due to COVID-19, HEC by Huawei’s Headquarters mendation of nominating nology, Computer Science, application. Demonstrate trained by Huawei after final underway. was recorded as 139,300, and Huawei will arrange and experience a cross agency i.e. HEC will be Information Technology, excellent academic acu- selection by HEC. The dead- Superintendent Police (SP) 185,800 and 452,300 the program virtually from culture communication vir- final and binding. It must Business Informatics, Mul- men, speak English fluent- line for submission of applica- Potohar appreciated per- cusecs, respectively. Simi- 21st September to 25th tually. Top two students will be noted that the mini - timedia & Digital Arts, Soft- ly. Have a strong interest tions is 14th September 2020. formance of Cantt police larly, from the Kabul River and directed the police offi- a total of 29,800 cusecs of cials for high vigilance and water was released at Now- monitoring against those shera and 14,000 cusecs One million trees involved in anti-social activ- released from the Chenab ities, the spokesman added. River at Marala. – APP to be planted this – APP Gang of year: Mayor Two held for motorcycle selling petrol ed the Clean and Green lifters busted DNA Islamabad campaign in illegally RAWALPINDI: Cantt Po- 2016 and I try to vis - RAWALPINDI: Police have lice Station have busted a ISLAMABAD: Islama- it the plants that are arrested two persons for gang namely “Raja Gang” bad Mayor Sheikh An- planted every month. selling petrol openly and and arrested its four mem- sar Aziz has said that He said that the target seized filling instruments bers involved in motorcy- we launched Clean and is to plant one million from their possession, in- cle lifting, street crimes Green Islamabad cam- trees this year. There formed police spokesman and other criminal activi- paign in 2016, this is is no funding for this here on Friday. According ties besides recovering 11 the third year we are to details, Race Course but still we are increas- police during a course of motorcycles. planting trees in Is- ing our resources and A police spokesman in- action apprehended Mu- lamabad. He expressed planting trees through hammad Hashim on the formed that while acting these views while ad- private companies and charges of selling petrol on a tip off, a police party dressing a function on taking care of them. illegally with 25 liter petrol managed to busted “Raja the occasion of Clean Kachnar Park in Islam- while RA Bazar Police held gang” and arrested its four Green Islamabad. He abad was planted by Nasir Maskeen and recov- members including the said that it has been Metropolitan Corpora- ered 5 liter Petrol and filling ring leader Raja Rizwan, three years now that instrument from their pos- Muhammad Zubair, Mu- tion Islamabad in col- we have been planting laboration with Com- session. Police have regis- hammad Zeeshan and Ju- trees in Islamabad and tered separate cases against naid and recovered 9 Hon- sats University. Four all of them and started da 125 and 2 CD 70 from our staff not only plant hundred plants have investigation. Meanwhile, their custody. – APP saplings but also take been donated to MCI City Police Officer (CPO), care of them. We start- by the university. ISLAMABAD: Mayor Sheikh Ansar Aziz planting a tree during Clean Green Islambad Campaign. – DNA Rawalpindi Muhammad Ah- san Younas has directed to FBISE SSC-II launch crackdown against the illegal business of refill- Special Exams ing gas cylinders and said that no one would be al- from Sept. 23 lowed to sell petrol openly ISLAMABAD: The Secondary UNHCR steps up efforts to support in market. – APP School Certificate (SSC) Spe- cial Annual Examinations 2020 of the Federal Board of Inter- 10 gamblers mediate and Secondary Edu- flood-affected refugees arrested cation, Islamabad will be held with effect from September 23. RAWALPINDI: Police on Regular candidates of SSC- In the same spirit, we also helped millions of Pakistanis during different Friday arrested 10 gam- II may collect roll number emergencies in Pakistan in the past,” she added blers and recovered Rs slips from their institutions 6,340 cash stake money, and for ex-private candi- refugee elders conducted a communities to meet their 10 mobile phones and dates, same have been dis- DNA joint assessment. Emergency immediate needs,” said Ms. other items from their patched on their addresses supplies such as tents, blan- Noriko Yoshida, UNHCR Rep- possession. According to given by them in their ad- ISLAMABAD: United Na- kets, tarpaulins and kitchen resentative in Pakistan. a police spokesman, Ratta mission forms. tions High Commissioner for sets are being provided to the Ms. Yoshida said that Paki - Amral police team under In case the Roll No slips of Refugees (UNHCR), the UN most vulnerable Afghan refu- stan has witnessed multiple the supervision of Station regular/ex-private candidates Refugee Agency, has stepped gee families in nine districts challenges this year such as House Officer (SHO), act- is not received by any candi- up efforts to support hun- of the province. severe rainfall, flooding as ing on a tip-off conducted date, he/she should either dreds of Afghan refugee and UNHCR has already handed well as the COVID-19 pan - a raid in its jurisdiction download the same from Pakistani families affected by and arrested 10 gamblers FBISE website over 2,000 blankets, 2,000 demic. “Our support and namely Malik Kamran, Ar- severe rainfall and flooding sleeping mates, 1,000 jerry- efforts are in solidarity with The number included Con- in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and shad Mehmood, Raja Fida troller Exams (Conduct) cans and 1000 plastic sheets Pakistan and its people who Hussain, Waqas Ahmed, Sindh provinces. to the National Disaster Man- have been hosting Afghan 051-9269506, Director One According to government’s Muhammad Junaid, Israr Window Cell 051-9269577, agement Authority for onward refugees for more than 40 Ahmed, Waseem Sabir, Deputy Controller Exams estimates, more than 190 The UN Refugee Agency is are being distributed to the distribution to Pakistani com- years,” she said. people were killed, and thou- working with local authori- affected Afghan refugees and Umar Mehmood, Zahid 051-9269519, Deputy Secre- munities in Karachi and other “In the same spirit, we also Mehmood and Muham - tary (OWC) 051-9269551, As- sands of homes were washed ties and partners to assist Pakistani communities. parts of the Sindh province. helped millions of Pakistan- the most vulnerable fami- In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, UN- mad Amir as they were sistant Controller Exams 051- away in flooding across the “These emergency supplies is during different emergen- allegedly involved in 9269542 and Superintendent country,said a press release lies – badly affected by the HCR, Commissionerate for will enable the vulnerable Af- cies in Pakistan in the past,” betting while playing (SSC Conduct) – APP issued here. flooding. Core relief items Afghan Refugees, (CAR) and ghan refugees and Pakistani she added. cards. – APP Saturday, September 12, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The next generation Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Is anyone in Vol: 01 Issue: of thinkers Email: [email protected] charge? Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 t was an inauspicious beginning for the new IGP. On By Muhammad Omar Iftikhar Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad his very first day in office, which he had assumed after Ian undignified tussle between his predecessor and the Education and a degree that comes with it allows students CCPO Lahore, there was a terrible robbery-cum-rape in the to step into the professional world. However, it is an aware- limits of the Gujjarpura police. The heinous crime also in- ness of knowing about their strengths and weaknesses that volved the Motorway Police, which is presently command- will help them become a success. The educational system ed by Kaleem Imam, because the victim of the crime had of Pakistan requires one to rote learn the concepts and re- first asked them for help, but they were so long in coming, write them in the examination to earn grades. This is more that the criminals not only dragged her into bushes on the or less the same system being followed across schools, col- corner of the highway, had their way with her in front of leges, and universities. However, with the advent of the In- her children, ransacked her purse, and made good their es- ternet and with all forms of information at our fingertips, the cape, all before the police arrived. Because the crime took concept of rote learning is becoming obsolete. Furthermore, place off the highway, the Gujjarpura police registered the the practice of taking examinations is also no longer applica- case. This is not an aberration. This is part of the increasing ble as companies want people who possess the skills to get crime occurring in the province. Part of the reason may be things done. In this age of information overload, the question is not the loss of employment because of the coronavirus pandem- of where to find the concepts but how to apply them. This is why com- ic, but there is also the fact that the province is poorly po- panies such as Google and Apple do not hire students with high grades liced. The prime reason for that is the almost blinding turn- but prefer hiring those who have the required set of skills to get things over at the top, with the current incumbent is the sixth IGP done. This is now the new mantra when it comes to securing a future in since the present government took over just two years ago. a field or industry of one’s choosing. Gone are the days when people One reason for that turnover is the Prime Minister’s attempt made an effort in securing a job for themselves. Today, the to administer his home province, and his hometown, while jobs that were the most pursued in 1999 are almost obsolete. spending his time in Islamabad, and not letting the Chief New jobs have overtaken them. Take data science and cloud Minister act on his own. Since the Chief Minister’s main computing for instance. Two decades ago data science was function is to limit himself to transmitting the Prime Minis- considered a form of tech magic while cloud computing was ter’s orders, not much attention is paid to good governance. not even a term that people were familiar with. With advance- The purpose of the police is not just to make sure that inci- ments in the world of technology, the corporate world has shift- dents like the Gujjarpura rape end in justice for the victim, ed from being a manually operating area to a one controlled by but that they do not take place at all. If the IGP is driven to digital media and the Internet. The next generation of thinkers hold meetings to show he is in charge, it is not so much his will emerge from the population that is attuned to using digital fault as the government’s. The government is elected to pro- media and know how to use it for information dissemination. vide the citizenry order, not the lawlessness that prevails. Pakistan’s image problem; some musings kewed media reporting and spreading of tral Office to compile a dossier on the BBC’s report- again gate-crashing their premises to dismantle secu- Ansar Mahmood Bhatti propaganda against various institutions of ing and then to hand it to the lawyer Lord Goodman rity booths even after issuance of the directives. It S Pakistan in fact appears to be at the top of for a critique. Goodman’s critique largely agreed unequivocally shows lack of coordination among the Western media and establishments. Peace with the dossier’s findings and on 30 October various institutions. So much so, some of the in tribal areas is hard to digest for those forces Tebbit submitted it to Lord Barnett, saying that diplomats even went to the extent of packing up who want instability in the region as they can the BBC’s coverage was “a mixture of news, their missions from Pakistan in case such opera - only wield influence when the region is frag - views, speculations, error and uncritical carriage tions were not stopped and they were not treated mented and bruised and governance system in of Libyan propaganda which does serious damage humanely. In such circumstances how can we ex - a shambles. Now when peace has returned to to the reputation of the BBC”. pect from these missions that they would encour - the area – thanks to Pakistan’s valiant armed Likewise, a BBC Radio 4 documentary in 2005 claimed age businessmen from their respective countries forces – the enemies are left with no option but that it had evidence that a radio newsreader inserted to explore business avenues in Pakistan! to mourn their defeat and lick wounds. the word “exactly” into a midnight time check one Another issue that we face in terms of image prob- While there is no denying the fact that many fam - summer night in 1953, a code word to the Shah of lem happens to be the lackluster performance of ilies may have been adversely affected as a result Iran that Britain supported his plans for a coup. The our missions abroad. Most of Pakistan’s diplomats of the operation against anti-social elements but shah had selected the word, the documentary said, abroad seem to be on honeymoon as we rarely hear then it is something normal during such clandes - and the BBC broadcast the word at the request of the from them that they are doing something construc- tine operations. The armed forces did their best to government. Apart from external factors, various tive and positive to improve country’s image. It is avoid any collateral damages and provide maximum internal factors have also contributed towards Paki- normal diplomatic practice that when a diplomat fin- possible relief to those affected by clean up drive. stan’s skewed image both at home and abroad. Let us ishes his posting abroad he or she is called back to the The Western media As we can see, a handful of tribals presumably fed begin with the role of Ministry of Foreign Affairs with headquarters where he or she is supposed to stay at by alien forces, attacked military posts and even regard to projection of soft image of country and its least one year, and in some cases, two years, before ostensibly maneuvered inflicted huge losses. Our security agencies had a handling of foreign missions based in Islamabad or in proceeding to another posting. This practice ostensi- right to respond and bring to justice such elements. other cities of Pakistan. During past few years, espe- bly helps a diplomat get first hand information about by Western security The Western media ostensibly maneuvered cially when a junior officer was elevated to the post changes that took place in his country during his or by Western security establishments takes of Foreign Secretary, things went topsy-turvy at the her absence. But interestingly our diplomats hard- establishments takes pride in dancing to the tunes of their masters Ministry. This development not only impacted badly ly report back to the headquarters once appointed when it is asked to do so. What happened in Iraq. upon the internal working but it also contributed to- abroad. In most of the cases they get shifted from one pride in dancing to the There were no weapons of mass destruction but wards straining of relations with various foreign mis- country to another and this practice remains in vogue tunes of their masters Western media created hype and provided allied sions – whose biggest complaint was non-addressal of till the time of their retirement. Then, the business forces with an excuse to attack Iraq and overthrow even their petty issues. community can also play important role in country’s when it is asked to do a government elected by people of Iraq. Undoubtedly, with the slightest effort, Pakistan’s image building abroad by exporting quality products In March 2010 Bob Geldof confronted Andrew Marr image abroad can be improved significantly. What as per samples provided before delivery of final con- so. What happened on a BBC report claiming the Ethiopian govern - the Foreign Office has to do is to listen to genuine signment. Unfortunately, some of the members of ment used money raised for the famine to pay for grievances of diplomats and then help them in speedy business community do not observer transparency in Iraq. There were weapons. Geldof and the Band Aid Trust reported redressal. Take the example of the ongoing operation while exporting their goods to other countries and the BBC to Ofcom over the incident. The BBC ini - against encroachments. The foreign missions located thus earn a bad name and reputation for themselves no weapons of mass tially announced that it was standing by its report outside of the diplomatic enclave had to face unseem- and country also. That is perhaps the key reason that destruction but Western and claimed to have evidence to back up its stance. ly situation when the civic body staff started removing our exports continue to decline despite the fact that The BBC was forced to broadcast a series of apolo - security booths of various embassies without serving the government has extended so many facilities to media created hype and gies in November 2010 after realising that it did not them any notices. The missions had no other option business community including free fall of the dollar. have enough evidence that any money was spent but to write to the Foreign Office and big-wig of the I am privy to a number of cases where our provided allied forces on weapons, basing much of the unfounded claims Islamabad Municipal Corporation and the Capital De- friendly countries wanted to buy our products on a CIA report it had failed to question. The BBC velopment Authority (CDA). While the Foreign Office despite the fact they did not need them, just with an excuse to attack News at Six reporting of the American bombing raid as usual remained unmoved, the Mayor of MCI took to help Pakistan’s struggling economy. However we on Libya outraged Thatcher and Conservative Party stock of the situation and issued a letter asking the tried to cheat with these friends also by quoting Iraq and overthrow a Chairman Norman Tebbit because they believed it CDA and other relevant staff to seek prior consent exorbitant prices. What a pity!! government elected by accepted the Libyan government’s propaganda about of the MCI before launching any operation against Summing up, those at the helms of affairs in the civilian casualties and because it gave no airtime to foreign missions besides admonishing them to treat incumbent government need to take stock of people of Iraq. American or British spokesmen to explain their gov- them as state guests. The foreign missions neverthe- such happenings if they really want to do some - ernment’s stance. Tebbit ordered Conservative Cen- less were nonplused to see anti-encroachment staff thing for this country. World First Aid Day: Saving lives amid Covid-19 The World First Aid Day is being celebrated to- as well as hospitals. The premise of psychoso- al Health Services, Regulations and Coordina- day around the globe, but in an entirely changed cial support intervention was to control the tion. Khalid bin Majeed world this time. The International Federation of side- and after-effects on psychosocial aspects Currently, the PRCS is actively planning to in - Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in- of an infectious disease and attempt to minimize stitute a ‘Red Crescent Corps’ (RCC) on the troduced the World First Aid Day in 2000 and it psychological impact with timely assessment, pattern of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is celebrated on second Saturday of September prevention and control. The scare of Covid-19 of the past. Among other things, the first aid every year with an aim to raise public awareness has been so strong and widespread that it has training will also be a core component of the of how first aid can save lives in everyday and stolen all the attention of the world capitals due RCC under which trainings for emergency re- crisis situations as well as to encourage first to which important health issues like the annual sponse and blood campaigns will be imparted. aid training for all. Initially the theme for World child immunization, blood donation campaigns, Under a long-term strategy, the scope of RCC First Aid Day 2020 was chosen as ‘First Aid for first aid training sessions and a slew of important will be expanded to all provinces and efforts Schoolchildren’ but it was later changed to ‘First health issues paled into insignificance. These is- will be made to make it an integral part of ear - Aid during Covid-19 Epidemic’, since schools sues have now shaped up into another serious ly college education just like the NCC train - had been closed for months due to global out- challenge for the world to tackle. It is hearten- ings. The objective of the initiative is to raise break of coronavirus. ing to note that compared to the regional and a whole generation of trained youngsters who While Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped almost international situation, the disease has subsided are readily available to help out in the wake the whole world, it has also given new meanings in Pakistan, with daily infections curtailed to a of any large-scale emergency or disaster situa- and dimensions to the first aid. Knowing first aid few hundred now. Though the battle is not over tion in the country. Under the FAT program, at all times, especially in emergencies, is impor- yet and there may be still a long way to go, the Efforts are on to make first aid part of the tant but it became extra important in the wake improvement in domestic situation of disease de- syllabi to achieve the aim of developing a re - thousands of people from of Covid-19 epidemic because going to medi- mands that other serious health-related issues, silient nation which is able to deal with the cal facilities was not recommended and people especially the stalled first aid training (FAT) pro- pre- and post-disaster shocks through better public, private and corporate would spend more time at home. Hence, for as gram, must be addressed with dedication, devo- planning and response. Talks with the federal sector and students of almost many people as possible, at least one in each tion and commitment. and provincial governments are in progress for household must know how to provide first aid The Covid-19 pandemic also slammed the breaks incorporation of first aid in the national sylla - educational institutions to themselves and others in time of need. The on the PRCS FAT program, disabling the first aid bi. The PRCS is a huge humanitarian organiza - International Federation of Red Cross and Red educators from continuing their activities. How- tion with extensive network in every nook and from schools to colleges and Crescent Societies is a world leader in providing ever, as the situation has eased up, the PRCS corner of the country. Being part of the Red universities have been trained first aid, and for more than 150 years, first aid has resumed its flagship FAT program on full Cross and Red Crescent Movement as well as has been one of the essential services provided scale under the leadership of its Chairman Abrar a member of the ICRC and IFRC, the PRCS by the PRCS. In a landmark to the injured by volunteers of the Red Cross and ul Haq. The aim of the program is to make the has movement partners in 194 countries of Red Crescent. The Pakistan Red Crescent Socie- communities resilient to absorb shocks from any the world. As the international community cel- development, the PRCS first ty has been continuously working on training the natural or manmade disasters. ebrates World First Aid Day today, it is impor - population on how to provide first aid during any Under the FAT program, thousands of people tant that our government shows seriousness aid curriculum has also been emergency situations. Even during the Covid-19 from public, private and corporate sector and towards this issue and gives ownership to the accredited by the Ministry peak days in Pakistan, when all routine trainings students of almost educational institutions first aid training program of the PRCS which had been suspended, the PRCS first aid trainers, from schools to colleges and universities have will definitely help transform Pakistanis into a of National Health Services, under the Corona Muhafiz Response Campaign, been trained by the PRCS. In a landmark de - resilient nation. remained engaged in providing psychosocial sup- velopment, the PRCS first aid curriculum has The writer is Secretary General of Paki- Regulations and Coordination port to the Covid-19 patients at their doorsteps also been accredited by the Ministry of Nation - stan Red Crescent Society IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Saturday, September 12, 2020 Azarenka Briefs stuns Serena to reach final PCB in contact Web Desk NEW YORK: Serena Wil- for a post: liams was beaten 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals of Akhtar the U.S. Open by Victoria Azarenka on Thursday, Web Desk denying her the chance of KARACHI: Speaking to a winning a record-equalling YouTube channel, Akhtar 24th Grand Slam singles said he is in contact with title on home soil this year. PCB for a post cricket’s Belarusian Azarenka will set-up. “Yes, I and PCB are play Japan’s Naomi Osaka in contact for a post but in her third final at Flushing nothing is finalized yet,” Meadows on Saturday, hav- Akhtar shared. “See, I am ing lost the previous two to ready to serve Pakistan’s Williams in 2012 and 2013. cricket once again with a Six-times U.S. Open cham- completely changed mind- pion Williams came out fir- set,” he adde. Akhtar said if ing winners from all sides he gets the opportunity to of the Arthur Ashe Stadi- work with young cricketers, um court and wrapped up his first priority would be to the opening set in little inject aggression in them. more than half an hour. “Our cricketers lack aggres- Azarenka, playing her first sion. If I get the opportunity Grand Slam semi-final in to coach youngsters, I would seven years, raised her inject aggression in them. I game in the second stanza will try my best to make a and came out on top after squad of 25-30 players and some explosive exchanges train them to become future of power-hitting. stars. I don’t want money as The twice Australian Open Alhumdulillah I am already champion kept up the pres- living a comfortable life but NEW YORK: Victoria Azarenka reacts to winning against Serena Williams during a women’s singles semi-final match at the 2020 US Open. – DNA sure in the third as 38-year- my aim is to transfer my at- old Williams struggled with titude and whatever I have an injury to her left ankle learnt so far in youngsters,” and sealed her place in the he concluded. final with an ace. U19 trials to Turkey slams EU statement, says Afghan peace take place talks to begin from Sep 16-19 open to talks with Greece today The seven EU Mediterranean states said the bloc will draw up a list of new sanctions on Turkey DNA KABUL: Long-delayed at the end of September unless Ankara negotiates to resolve the dispute with Greece and Cyprus peace talks between the LAHORE: The Pakistan Taliban and Afghan govern- Cricket Board (PCB) has and “detached from reali- tion, Malta, Italy, Spain and restrictive measures” at a ing table with Turkey” in or- The Martyr Captain Cen- ment negotiators begin to- announced to conduct open DNA ty”, but added Ankara was Portugal gathered in Corsica. summit later this month. der to achieve dialogue and giz Topel Mediterranean day in Qatar, officials and trials for U19 cricketers still open to unconditional In their final statement, The seven EU Mediterra- cooperation in the region, Storm-2020 Exercise is be- the Taliban announced. across six venues including ANKARA: Turkey’s Foreign talks with Greece. leaders reaffirmed their nean states said the bloc adding Athens needed to ing conducted amid rising “The Islamic Emirate of Quetta, Rawalpindi, Abbot- Ministry says Greece needs Leaders of seven southern “full support and solidarity” will draw up a list of new withdraw its military ships tensions between Turkey Afghanistan would like to tabad, Lahore, Karachi, to “unconditionally sit at European countries on with GCA and Greece who sanctions on Turkey at from around Turkey’s Oruc and Greece over drilling declare its readiness to Multan. The trials will be the negotiating table with Thursday urged Turkey to they say are facing Turkey’s the end of September un- Reis survey vessel in order for natural resources in the take part in the inaugu- conducted from September Turkey” in order to achieve end “unilateral and illegal “confrontational actions.” less Ankara negotiates to to de-escalate tensions. east Mediterranean. ration ceremony of the 16-19 on all six venues and dialogue and cooperation in activities” in the eastern Leaders warned that “in resolve the dispute with A joint military exercise Greece has disputed Tur- intra-Afghan negotiations the shortlisted players will the region. Mediterranean and re- absence of progress in Greece and Cyprus. by the forces of Turkey key’s energy exploration that shall be held in Qatar get the chance to represent Turkey slammed a state- sume dialogue to ease ten- engaging Turkey into a Turkish Foreign Ministry and Turkish Republic of in the eastern Mediter- on September 12,” the Tal- cricket associations in the ment by European Union sions in the region. dialogue and unless it Spokesman Hami Aksoy Northern Cyprus is being ranean, trying to box in iban said in a statement. upcoming National One- Mediterranean states on Heads of states and govern- ends its unilateral activ - said in a statement that successfully carried out, ac- Turkish maritime territo- The presidential palace Day U19 Tournament from Friday, saying the com- ment of France, Greece, ities, the EU is ready to Greece needed to “uncon- cording to Turkey’s Nation- ry based on small islands said government negotia- 13 October and National ments it made were biased Greek Cypriot Administra- develop a list of further ditionally sit at the negotiat- al Defence Ministry. near the Turkish coast. tors would head to Doha Three-Day U19 Tournament on Friday to participate from 5 November. ‘Wasim in the talks. In a separate Interested candidates who statement, the foreign are born on or after 1 Sep- inspired me Muhammad Rizwan to remain first-choice ministry of Qatar also con- tember 2001 will be eligible firmed peace talks will be- for the trials and cam regis- to take up gin Saturday. ter themselves at ‘trialregis- Wicket Keeper, says Misbah-ul-Haq “These direct negotia- [email protected]’ role’ tions between the various Following the two-day activ- two T20s as well, before sure. There was a need for game - he didn’t bat - he did Misbah confirmed that go- spectrums of the Afghan ity, 40 players will be short- DNA Ahmed replaced him for clarity and we communicat- come under mild scrutiny ing forward, Rizwan remains people are a serious and listed for each of the six the final match. But the ed effectively with him well for fluffing a golden chance the first-choice wicketkeep- important step towards Cricket Associations, who ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s team management and before the game.” to stump Moeen Ali early in er but insisted Ahmed had establishing sustainable will feature in trial matches, head coach-cum-chief se- captain Babar Azam had Pakistan eventually won his innings. Ali went on to a future with the side. “It’s peace in Afghanistan,” the on 18 and 19 September, lector Misbah-ul-Haq has to convince Ahmed to the game to draw the se- score 61 off 33 balls, bring- totally wrong,” Misbah said ministry said. to stake claims in the final confirmed that Mohammad play the match, assuring ries, and while Sarfraz had ing England to within six when asked if the game was Talks were originally sup- 20-player squads. Rizwan would remain the him his career wouldn’t a relatively incident-free runs of victory. Ahmed’s farewell. posed to start in March but The trials will be held under first-choice wicketkeeper be defined by one game, were repeatedly delayed as strict Covid-19 protocols, while going forward saying and he still had a future the Taliban and the Afghan which are available below the Peshawar-born cricketer with the national team. government completed a along with the schedule was doing great. “He didn’t refuse to play but prisoner exchange. of the trials. The players Sarfaraz Ahmed was reluc- raised genuine reservations are advised to bring their tant to play the final Twen- over being asked to play in DNA own food items and energy ty20 during the England the last match of the tour,” LAHORE: Former Pakistan UK signs drinks to keep themselves series while Rizwan, Paki- Misbah told ESPNcricinfo. captain Mohammad Yousuf hydrated. National High stan’s first-choice wicket- “The situation naturally ‘historic’ has revealed that Chief Ex- Performance Centre coach- keeper, played every other gives you a concern and ecutive Wasim Khan’s vision es will be involved in the game and had an impressive that’s fair because he trade deal inspired him to take up a trial processes at the LCCA tour; his performance with thought that a dip in his role in the Pakistan Cricket with Japan ground in Lahore and the the gloves - particularly in performance may get us to Board (PCB).The newly-ap- Pindi Cricket Stadium in the Test series - was widely judge him going forward. pointed batting coach at the Rawalpindi. Trials in Ab- praised. Babar, Younis Khan, the DNA National High-Performance bottabad, Karachi, Multan, With the bat, he scored batting coach and I spoke Center (NHPC) said that LONDON: The United Quetta will be conducted two fighting half-centu- with him and told him that new appointments are the Kingdom has struck its by members of the National ries and was named Pa - he did well on the tour and sign that they are eager to first post-Brexit trade deal Junior Selection Commit- kistan’s Player of the Se - he should play one game do something. with Japan, hailing the tee, who will be joined by ries. He played the first without any additional pres- “I’ve said previously that agreement as an “historic the teams’ head coaches. I’ve seen few interviews of moment”, just as it is strug- Saleem Jaffar, Chairman of Wasim Khan, there were gling to clinch a deal with the National Junior Selec- ‘EU states to plenty of positive things and its closest trading partners tion Committee, said: “The Beirut Port fire brought under he along with new setup of in the European Union. The PCB has been encouraged take in 400 the board, are itching to do UK said the deal, which had by the government’s deci- for Pakistan cricket,” Yousuf minors’ been agreed in principle, sion to open educational in- said. “New appointments of control, says Minister Michel Najjar meant 99 percent of its stitutions from 15 Septem- BERLIN: Ten European all former cricketers with copters struggled to bring it to say they have ordered the that killed 192, wounded exports to Japan would be ber and has now decided to Union member states have whom I have played are the DNA under control. No one was removal of dangerous materi- 6,500, left a quarter million tariff-free. Digital and data hold open trials for the se- agreed to take in a total of sign of change and I also hurt by the fire, the second at als from the country’s ports people homeless and caused provisions in the agreement lection of six U19 sides for 400 unaccompanied minors said multiple times about my BEIRUT: White smoke rose the port this week. and airport to avoid more damage worth billions of dol- went “far beyond” those in the the National Three-Day and left homeless after a fire availability. This time when from the smoldering wreck- Caretaker Minister of Pub- such incidents that have trau- lars. The explosion of nearly EU’s trade deal with Japan, One-Day Tournaments. laid waste to the biggest mi- they (PCB) inquired me age of Beirut’s port on Friday lic Works and Transpiration matized the nation of 5 mil- 3,000 tons of ammonium ni- grant camp in Greece, Ger- helping British financial tech- so I decided to take up the hours after firefighters extin- Michel Najjar, whose minis- lion. Military police opened trate stored at the port for six man Interior Minister Horst nology firms operating in the Iraq: First role,” he added. The 46-year- guished a huge fire that ter- try is in charge of the port, an investigation into the fire. years forced the government Seehofer said Friday. Asian country, it said. Financial old doesn’t think that these rified the city’s residents five told a local TV station the fire The head of Lebanon’s Civil to resign six days alter. The Germany and France will services firms, food produc- weekly new appointments are being weeks after a massive blast appears to have been caused Defense said Friday the fire port explosion is still under in- take in the bulk of the mi- ers, coat-makers and biscuit made by the PCB to stay killed nearly 200 people and by sparks from a power tool was extinguished and fire- vestigation and negligence and nors, each offering refuge bakers - as well as cheese pro- prayers since away from the criticism. destroyed parts of Lebanon’s during work at the port. The fighters were working to cool mismanagement appear to be to 100 to 150, Seehofer told ducers - would benefit from the Covid-19 “In my opinion, qualification capital. claim has been dismissed by down the area of the blaze. a main reason. Corruption is a joint press conference agreement which represented is the key while appointing It wasn’t clear what caused an outraged and deeply skep- On Thursday, as smoke be- widespread in Lebanon, where with EU Commission’s an “important step” towards someone and PCB did the the raging fire that broke out tic public, with some accusing gan pouring from the facili- the ruling class made up of Vice-President Margaritis the UK joining the Compre- DNA same. We can not question Thursday afternoon and cov- authorities of starting the fire ty, Beirut residents opened sectarian groups has been run- Schinas, who stressed that hensive and Progressive BAGHDAD: Thousands of the qualification of the likes ered the city with dark smoke to destroy evidence that may their apartment windows ning the country with impunity the disaster added urgency Agreement for Trans-Pacific supporters of Iraqi cleric of Waqar Younis or others,” and toxic fumes for hours, as be found in the port wreck- and hid in corridors fearing since the end of the 15-year for the bloc to reform migra- Partnership (CPTPP) in the Moqtada Sadr gathered at a he maintained. fire fighters and army heli- age. The fire led authorities a repeat of the Aug. 4 blast civil war in 1990. tion policy. – APP Asia-Pacific region. mosque in east Baghdad on Friday for the first weekly prayers since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Iraq’s mosques have been closed to gatherings for close Experts from Central and South Asia discuss to six months, but notorious- ly outspoken Sadr said on Wednesday that he would hold open-air prayers in his improving connectivity in the region stronghold. In east Baghdad’s Sadr City on Friday, worship- tiative, the China – Pakistan Economic unlock the transport potential of the The first is the construction of Mazar- Surkhon – Puli-Khumri, not limited to pers put on medical masks DNA Corridor, and other projects designed region and form China – Central Asia – i-Sharif – Kabul – Peshawar railway laying transport corridors. and gloves and had their to strengthen the connectivity of the re- Western Asia economic corridor. with access to Pakistan’s Gwadar and According to him, transport commu- temperatures taken before TASHKENT: The international video- gion’s countries. Speaking at the confer- The importance of this road lies Karachi ports. The second is the con- nications and a unified energy infra- being allowed into the court- conference “China – Pakistan Eco - ence, head of the ISMI Department Sa- in the fact that it is the shortest struction of Mazar-i-Sharif – Herat – structure solve not only the problems yard of the main mosque, nomic Corridor and Central Asia: dullo Rasulov noted Tashkent’s interest route from China to the Europe- Qandahar railway with access to Iran’s of connectivity. They also serve to where volunteers were spray- Emerging connectivity opportuni- in implementing energy and transport an and the Middle East countries. Chabahar port. create new jobs, stimulate trade, mo- ing disinfectant. “We urge ties” was held With the participation and logistics projects that can ensure Compared to the existing routes, The ISRS expert pointed to the pros- tivate development, and thereby form everyone to abide by social of leaders and experts from analyti - distancing and protect them- cal and research centers from China, the formation of a network of sustaina- the distance will be reduced by pect of a possible conjugation of the the necessary socio-economic basis selves against this virus,” the Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakh- ble strategic communications between 900 km, and the delivery time will corridor to Peshawar with flagship for the process of political settlement imam said in the opening to stan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. the regions of Central and South Asia. be reduced by 7-8 days. project “Belt and Road” – “China – Pa- of the crisis in Afghanistan. his brief sermon. Sadr had According to the Institute for Strategic In this regard, S.Rasulov recalled that Uzbekistan is also promoting a number kistan Economic Corridor”. Taking into In addition, the region’s economic issued a list of restrictions on and Regional Studies (ISRS), during the Uzbekistan has forwarded a number of of projects that will connect Central Asia account the infrastructure development development programs will serve Twitter this week, including online dialogue, an exchange of views initiatives aimed at increasing connec- by the shortest route through Afghani- in Gwadar, this port will have every rea- as a key factor in building consen- that worshippers must stand took place on the current situation in tivity in Central Asia. Among them, an stan with Pakistan and the Middle East, son to become a key regional hub. He sus among regional countries on the exactly 75 centimeters apart important role is assigned to the con- provide an opportunity for the states of emphasized that Uzbekistan supports need for early achievement of long- and sermons must last only the Central and South Asia, the imple- mentation of China’s Belt and Road Ini- struction of Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan South Asia and the Middle East to enter the implementation of such energy pro- term and sustainable peace in this 15 minutes. – China railway, which is designed to the CIS and Europe markets. jects as TAPI, CASA-1000, and PTL-500 long-suffering country IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Saturday, September 12, 2020 China, India Briefs agree to Pakistan warns of BJP-RSS disengage at Greece: border Thousands extremist ideology at UN DNA spend third The conscious plan to destroy the Islamic cultural identity and change the Muslims BEIJING: India and China have agreed to “disengage night in the demography of Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is a serious violation of as soon as possible” after troops engaged in a series of open international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, says Munir Akram clashes at their disputed Him- LESBOS ISLAND: Thou- alayan border, according to a sands of asylum seekers on Islamic cultural identity corridor between India and joint statement from the two the Greek island of Lesbos DNA and change the Muslims Pakistan last year, a project countries. The nuclear-armed spent a third night in the demography of Illegal- the UN Secretary-General neighbours accused each oth- open Friday after the coun- UNITED NATIONS: Voic- ly Occupied Jammu and Antonio Guterres termed a er this week of firing shots try’s largest camp burned ing concern that UN prin- Kashmir is a serious vi- “corridor of hope”. across the flashpoint border down, as France, Germany ciples are being flouted, olation of international “The international commu- -- intensifying a months-long and the Netherlands offered a top Pakistani diplomat law, including the Fourth nity must utilize the polit- standoff that has already to take in hundreds of them, has described as a “grave Geneva Convention.” ical will to promote the claimed at least 20 lives. especially children. violation of international In the past 75 years, culture of peace within and Tens of thousands of troops Desperate families, many norms” the 1992 destruc- Ambassador Akram said among nations,” Ambassa- from both sides have been with young children were tion of the historic Babri that mankind had made dor Akram added. deployed to the border, which living rough, homeless and Mosque in the Indian city unprecedented progress Opening the event, the sits at an altitude of more than hungry, many without tents of Ayodhya and the con- towards a world order UN chief said while the 4,000 metres (13,500 feet). or even basic bedding. struction now underway of based, not only on power, the COVID-19 pandemic After a meeting Thursday be- “We’ve lost everything, we a Hindu Temple on its site. but human values. continues to upend econo- tween Chinese Foreign Min- were abandoned, without Speaking in a virtual “This world order and in- mies and societies, it also ister Wang Yi and his Indian food, water or medicine,” High-Level Forum on the ternational peace, howev- threatening to erode trust counterpart Subrahmanyam said Fatma Al-Hani, a Syri- Culture of Peace, Ambassa- er, are now under grave in public institutions and Jaishankar in Moscow, a joint an woman who barely had dor Munir Akram said that statement said the two sides time to grab her identity threat. The principles of democracy, but people Pakistan supported the UN speech has found its way and peace. equality, justice, tolerance had agreed to de-escalate. papers before the flames UN are being flouted with everywhere must continue Plan to Safeguard Religious into political and social Each year in the UN Gen- and peace. It laid down the “(The) border defense forces engulfed the camp. Germa- impunity. Conflicts are pro- to pursue peace. of both countries should con- discourse. Inequality with- eral Assembly, Pakistan– foundations for the golden ny and France on Thurs- Sites, but warned of the liferating and intensifying,” “Not since the United Na- tinue dialogue, disengage as day agreed on an initiative threats by extremists of he told delegates. in societies, and among together with the Philip- age of Islam – in Arabia, tions was founded have we soon as possible, maintain the for EU states to share out the ruling Bharatiya Janata The coronavirus crisis, nations, is widening. Truth pines – moves a resolution Spain and South Asia – faced such a complex and necessary distance, and ease some 400 minors from the Party (BJP) and its affiliate instead of uniting human- has become a victim of on the Promotion of In- where peace was built on multidimensional threat the situation on the ground,” camp, a source close to Rashtriya Swayamsevak ity, has accentuated and expediency; falsehood has ter-religious and Inter-cul- the values of tolerance and to global peace and securi- the statement said. the talks told media. “As a Sangh (RSS) to destroy hun- revealed our differences become the currency of tural dialogue, understand- cooperation.” ty”, Guterres said. “In the preliminary step we are of- dreds of other mosques and and divisions, the Paki- discord.” ing and cooperation for Pakistan, he said, has face of this grave danger, fering to Greece to accept historic Islamic religious stani envoy added. Guided by Quaid-e-Azam peace, Ambassador Akram constructed the world’s it is more important than Syria reports refugees who are minors sites across India. “Intolerance, bigotry and Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vi- pointed out. biggest Gurdwara in Kar- ever to work for a culture -- other steps must follow,” “Likewise,” the Pakistani prejudice are on the rise. sion, he said Pakistan has “The Riyasat-e-Madinah is tarpur to facilitate Sikh pil- of peace, as the essential Israeli missile German Chancellor Angela envoy added, “the con- Extreme right-wing pop- always sought to defend a unique example in histo- grims, and Prime Minister foundation for global coop- strike near Merkel told a panel discus- scious plan to destroy the ulism is resurgent. Hate the principles of justice ry of governance based on Imran Khan opened the eration and action.” sion in Berlin. The Euro- Aleppo pean Union must “assume more shared responsibility” for migration policy, Merkel Huge blast Web Desk said. Greek Prime Minister rocks Jordan DAMASCUS: Israel launched Kyriakos Mitsotakis wants a missile strike near Syria’s that kind of sentiment trans- arms depot main northern city of Aleppo formed into action. early Friday prompting air de- “Europe must move from DNA fences to respond, Syrian state words of solidarity to a pol- media reported. icy of acts of solidarity. We AMMAN: A huge blast “At 1:30 am (2230 GMT have to put the migration rocked a Jordanian military Thursday), the Zionist enemy crisis at the heart of our munitions depot early Fri- carried out an air attack, tar- discussions and be much day sparking a large fire, geting the outskirts of Aleppo more concrete,” he said at but there were no reports with salvos of missiles,” state a summit of Mediterranean of casualties at the base situ- media said. The news agency leaders in Corsica. ated in an uninhabited area. did not specify what the target The Netherlands offered to “An explosion occurred in was but said that air defences take in 100 of the migrants, the early hours of Friday ... had “intercepted most of the half of them minors. – APP in a warehouse containing missiles”. Israel has carried unusable mortar bombs be- out hundreds of air and mis- Pompeo to longing to the armed forc- sile strikes on Syria since the es,” the government spokes- civil war broke out in 2011, tar- visit Cyprus man said in a statement. geting Iranian and Hezbollah The blast happened in the forces as well as government on Saturday city of Zarqa, 25 kilometres troops. The Israeli army rare- (15 miles) east of the capi- ly acknowledges individual DNA tal Amman, where several strikes, but did confirm on Jordanian bases and depots August 3 that it had used fight- WASHINGTON: US Secre- are located. Images which er jets, attack helicopters and tary of State Mike Pompeo swiftly spread on social me- other aircraft to hit military said Thursday he will visit Cy- dia showed a huge ball of targets in southern Syria. prus to seek a peaceful solu- flame rising into the night In recent weeks, presumed tion to mounting Mediterra- sky, followed by the sound Israeli strikes have hit targets nean tensions as he called on of several explosions. across government-held terri- Turkey to pull back its forces. Government spokesman tory in Syria, from areas near Pompeo will hold talks in Cy- Amjad al-Adaileh said in his the armistice line on the Golan prus on Saturday after a trip statement that “so far no Heights to the town of Albu to Doha where he will help injuries have been record- Kamal on the Iraqi border in inaugurate long-awaited talks ed”. An initial investigation the far east. between Afghanistan’s gov- had determined that “the After nine years of civil war, ernment and the Taliban. explosion was caused by the Syrian government and The top US diplomat said an electrical short circuit its allies now control most of his trip to Cyprus would in warehouses situated in the country but the northwest complement phone calls an isolated and uninhabit- remains in rebel hands while ed area” which was under by President Donald Trump the northeast is controlled by camera surveillance. with his Turkish counter- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Russia Ganich Danila delivering a lecture at the National Defence University. – DNA Kurdish forces. part Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. ‘MNFSR fails The dispute “has to be re- PTC partners with TMB to implement solved in a way that’s diplo- matic and peaceful,” Pompeo NFS policy’ told reporters on his plane. to digitize business route “So I’ll be working on that KARACHI: FPCCI’s Business- men Panel Secretary General project as well, trying to The cooperation deal was signed by Syed Ali Akbar, (Federal) Chaudhry Ahmad make sure that I understand Marketing Director, PTC and Khurram Malik, Head Jawad said on Friday from the risks that are associated 1985 to 1992, the country wit- from the people of Cyprus’ of Easypaisa, Telenor Microfinance Bank nessed major breakthrough in perspective,” he said. Pom- cotton production, and at that peo credited Germany with Marketing Director, PTC advances and innovation can time, cotton production in- seeking to lower tensions. DNA and Khurram Malik, Head of play a key role in business creased to 12.8 million bales. France has also been active Easypaisa, Telenor Microfi- progress and to add value to It was a paradigm shift, in on the maritime rift and has ISLAMABAD: Pakistan To- nance Bank at a local hotel in stakeholders. which Punjab produced 11.4m staunchly backed Greece and bacco Company Limited has Islamabad. Speaking on the occasion, bales while Sindh produced Cyprus. “We hope there will signed an agreement with While commenting on this Khurram Malik, Head of 1.4m bales. In 2017, cotton be real conversations and we Telenor Microfinance Bank partnership with Telenor Easypaisa, Telenor Microfi- production was 11.93m bales hope the military assets that to digitize its Route to Mar- Microfinance Bank, Syed Ali nance Bank said, “Digital en- which fell to 9.861m in 2018 are there will be withdrawn ket structure. The agreement Akbar, Marketing Director , ablement today allows organ- before slightly recovering to so that these conversations paves the way for introduc- PTC said that the partner- izations to reap significant 9.451m in 2019. Talking to me- can take place,” Pompeo said. tion of digital transaction ship will not only enable our benefits in terms of cost re- dia, he said Cotton production Turkey, which is hunting channels into PTC’s supply distributors, salespersons duction and increase in turn- in the country is experiencing for gas and oil reserves in chain by enabling digital pay- and retailers to operate in a over ratios. It is our goal to a declining trend over the past waters claimed by fellow ments between merchants cashless modus operandi by provide a reliable and conven- few years, and interestingly NATO member Greece, and distributors through the solving cash management ient banking infrastructure Pakistan Central Cotton Com- last month deployed an ex- Bank’s mobile banking plat- issues but will also facilitate to individuals and businesses mittee (PCCC) is operating ploration vessel backed by form Easypaisa. quick fund transfers and in- across the country through without a full-time chief execu- military frigates. The cooperation deal was stant cash loans for them. collaboration with like-mind- tive and requisite staff in their signed by Syed Ali Akbar, He added that technological ed companies”. different centres. – DNA FPCCI holds international seminar on insurance ance sector. Dr Murtaza DNA Mughal said that the extraordinary times KARACHI: FPCCI Standing have opened up unique Committee on Insurance and opportunities and un - Lahore Insurance Institute derscored the need for (LII) jointly organized an in- risk cover at all levels ternational online seminar of society. titled, “Impact of COVID 19 Nowadays, the most com- on Insurance Sector - Oppor- mon emotion being faced Guy Carpenter Insurance try and assured of full not yet been included. by each one of us is fear ۔”tunities and Challenges The webinar was attended Brokers explained the im- support in this regard. He also stressed upon making us anxious and by over 100 participants pact of the pandemic on Muhammad Hisham, the government to create panicky. Presently there from the insurance sector the insurance sector, glob- Chairman Lahore Insur- unemployment insurance is no cure for COVID-19 and the business commu- al reinsurance markets ance Institute briefed the pool as prevalent in the hence it is natural to feel nity of the country. and insurance products participants about busi- developing world. anxious, he said, adding Dr Murtaza Mughal, Con- like travel, health and busi- ness interruption insur- Mr Assad ur Rehman, that health issues go venor FPCCI Central ness continuity insurance. ance and its importance CEO, Unique Insur- hand in hand with finan - Standing Committee on Mian Zahid Hussain, in catastrophic events like ance Brokers stressed cial issues, therefore, it Insurance inaugurated the Guest of Honour and for- recent rains in Karachi. on the need to develop is important to focus on seminar and welcomed the mer provincial minister in He called upon UNDP to innovative insurance financial immunity for participants and appreciat- his address stressed upon include Pakistan in the products and embracing turbulent times. ed the initiative of LII in close coordination among list of counties for the technology. He also re - Health insurance is crit - organizing the event. business community. proposed Pandemic In- quested FPCCI to play ical to ensure financial Speaking at the occasion, He expressed dissatisfac- surance Pool for SMEs of its role along with IAP immunity to avoid dis - Chief Guest Mr John Thor- tion over low insurance 13 developing countries in reducing heavy taxes ruptions in the life and pe, Senior Vice President, penetration in the coun- in which Pakistan has on the struggling insur - finances of a person. IslamabadSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Petroleum Briefs Division Ali Zaidi, Uzbek Dy PM organizes Turkish seminar delegation discuss trade routes Ibrar Khan visits KP The trade volume of Uzbekistan and Pakistan has increased significantly in the past couple ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division organized a national Assembly of years and with establishing an efficient trade corridor it will increase manifold seminar to deliberate upon the PESHAWAR: The Turkish issues of natural gas supply and delegation headed by Vice First Deputy Minister for Pakistani ports. A dedicated terminal for posed to further discuss Umurzakov arrived in Is- pricing matters on September Chairman of Turkey OZ DNA Foreign Trade and Invest- Pakistani side expressed goods from the Central the modalities for the exe- lamabad on an official visit. 9, 2020 at Prime Minister Sec- Istanbul Group of Compa- ments, Deputy Minister of readiness to provide con- Asian States and ease in cution of this plan. Advisor to Prime Minister retariat, Islamabad. nies on Friday visited Khy- ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- Transport and Chairman of sultations and technical the transit after the com- Pakistan has the requisite on Commerce, Abdul Razak The Seminar witnessed strong ber Pakhtunkhwa Assem- ister for Maritime Affairs, Uzbekistan Airways JSC, assistance in finding the pletion of ML1 project was environment to benefit Dawood received him at participation from Federal Gov- bly and held meeting with Syed Ali Haider Zaidi on Fri- said a news release. best ways for use of the discussed in detail. A dedi- from this opportunity as the Nur Khan Airbase. ernment, Parliamentarians, the Speaker and Deputy day called on Uzbekistan’s The minister said Pakistan developed infrastructure cated shipping fleet for cen- incumbent government’s Talking to the media on the Provincial Ministers, provincial Speaker. During meeting Deputy Prime Minister for would utilize its potential of Gwadar, Karachi and tral Asian exports was also business friendly policies occasion, Razak Dawood energy departments, corporate both sides discussed the Investment and Foreign of regional connectivity Kasym ports by Uzbek- proposed. and the new shipping pol- said Pakistan desires to executives and energy experts. issues of mutual interests, Trade, Sardor Umurzakov by linking landlocked Cen- istan. A group of Uzbek The trade volume of Uz- icy will strengthen Paki- strengthen its relations with The discourse was very produc- promotion of tourism in and discussed establishment tral Asian Republics to the transport experts will be bekistan and Pakistan has stan’s role as the shortest the Central Asian States in tive and led to suggestions on the province and allied is- of trade routes and utilization world through seaports. dispatched to Pakistan in increased significantly in and cheapest route to the diverse fields. the way forward for issues per- sues in tourism sector. of Pakistani seaports to con- Uzbekistan, a landlocked the nearest time. the past couple of years world, hencemaking it a He expressed the confi- taining to Gas sector of Pakistan. Moreover, the meeting nect Central Asian Republics Central Asian Republic The sides agreed that unim- and with establishing an ef- gateway to Central, South dence that the visit of the In his keynote address, the agreed to provide opportu- to the world. has export markets in gulf peded access of Uzbek and ficient trade corridor it will and Southeast Asia. Uzbek Deputy Prime Min- Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. nities for the Turkish busi- The Uzbek delegation was countries, southeast Asia, Pakistani goods to the mar- increase manifold. Earlier on Thursday, The ister will help further pro- Imran Khan appreciated the ness community also included First Deputy Europe and Africa. The kets of two countries will al- Formation of a Joint Work- Deputy Prime Minister mote trade between the two efforts of Minister for Energy by providing all facilities in Minister of Foreign Affairs, cheapest route is through low to boost bilateral trade. ing group was also pro- of Uzbekistan, Sardor countries. Mr. Omar Ayub Khan, Special Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Assistant to Prime Minister on The meeting stressed the Petroleum Mr. Nadeem Babar need to strengthen busi- Karachi’s and Petroleum Division over ness relations between holding debate on gas sector Turkey and Pakistan. first woman and emphasized the need to The delegation visited dig- outline a long-term strategy to itized Assembly Hall, and SHO claims address shortages & circular was briefed about it. debt challenges keeping in Earlier, the Turkish delega- ‘harassment’ view national interest. tion met Secretary Tourism Federal Minister for Energy Department Abid Majeed DNA Mr. Omar Ayub Khan voiced and discussed issues of mu- the hope that the current Gov- tual interest, investment op- KARACHI: A female police ernment under the leadership portunities in tourism and official of the Sindh police, of Prime Minister Imran Khan promotion of tourism sector Inspector Ghazala, on Friday would address the daunting in the province. – APP blamed the provincial law challenge of energy crisis to enforcement authority’s offi- and would achieve supply of af- Terminals for cials for harassing her. fordable energy to the people. Ghazala was the first He added that energy sector ferry service to woman station house of- should be prioritized as a vital ficer (SHO) to be appoint- national interest and dealt with be established ed in Karachi’s Clifton mutual coordination of Provinc- neighbourhood. es and Federation to take the at ports She on Friday came up maximum benefit of natural re- ISLAMABAD: The ter- with harassment allega- sources of the country. minals for ferry service tions against her seniors, SAPM on Petroleum Mr. Na- at Karachi Port, Port without naming anyone, deem Babar noted that the se- Qasim and Gwadar Port and said that some of rious challenges in terms of gas would be established to the police officials in the availability from domestic sourc- facilitate people who department were harass- es had hit the country because want to travel all possi - ing her. Her claims have of insufficient Exploration & ble destinations across emerged after multiple Production activities in the last the world. At present, cases of rape and har- 10 years while the demand was there was no interna - assment against wom- rising steadily. en have emerged from tional or national com - ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi meeting with Uzbekistan’s Deputy mercial ferry/passenger across the country in the “PRP” wins ships service operating past couple of days. Prime Minister for Investment and Foreign Trade, Sardor Umurzakov. – DNA in Pakistan for the pur - It is pertinent to men - Int’l Literacy pose of transportation tion here that the wom - of passengers, said Fed - an, a resident of Gujran - Program of eral Minister for Mari - wala, was going back to Pak-China youth entrepreneurship time Affairs Ali Haider the city from Lahore the year Zaidi tweeted on Friday. when her car ran out of “In pursuance of Prime petrol in the Gujjarpura DNA Minister Imran Khan’s area at the motorway to enhance under BRI: CIFTIS on Tuesday night. She ISLAMABAD: The Unit- vision of blue economy, youth innovative development and grammes presented at this forum. fered opportunities for youth to be waited for her husband ed States Library of Con- Federal Cabinet allowed DNA youth entrepreneurship cultivation. “Cultural differences and sensitiv- engaged as active players. Maritime Affairs initia- and called the Motorway gress announced the Police’s emergency help- All Pakistan-China Friendship Associa- ities to know for doing successful The forum also launched the Inter- United States Agency for tive to start Ferry/Pas - BEIJING: The Forum on International tion (APCFA) represented by General business in China by Yuri Khylstov national Youth Innovation and Entre- senger Ships to all pos - line 130 for help. While International Development she was stranded on the Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur- Secretary Farwa Zafar, and member was a topic much appreciated by AP- preneurship Initiative, which will pro- (USAID) literacy program, sible destinations across ship in BRI, a subactivity of China Kashif Qutub took part in this event CFA as an activity to pursue in the mote international youth innovation the world”. he wrote on. road, two unidentified “Pakistan Reading Project,” persons from the nearby Beijing International Fair for Trade in online. In addition, youth from China Sino-Pakistan business community and entrepreneurship cooperation as the 2020 recipient of the He termed it a historic Services (CIFTIS) that held here re- day, adding that Maritime area approached the car and countries across Asia, Africa and in future,” she said. through the platform of CIFTIS. International Literacy Pro- iterated the two countries’ resolve to frontiers now open for and forcefully brought the Europe also participated in the forum. Qin Feng, the Chairman of the Farwa said that the forum provid- gram of the Year. sea travel. The potential woman out of the vehicle boost their cooperative partnership. According to Farwa Zafar, partic- BRI Youth Alliance, highlighted ed Pakistani youth many innova- Over the past seven years, for initiating a ferry ser- and allegedly raped her in According to Gwadar Pro, topics for ipants have been benefited and the power of innovation in the con- tive opportunities which can help and working in tandem with vice in Pakistan has been the nearby fields. discussion included international connected to many innovative pro- struction of the BRI and how it of - them join CPEC projects. Pakistani education officials, felt for quite some time, USAID’s Pakistan Reading especially in the context Project has improved the of providing an alternate Senate Court reading skills of 1.7 million route to people. – APP body on IT, Two sub-groups to look Pakistani students by deliv- extends ering reading instructional Telecom materials to classrooms, ‘Motorway Safdar Awan’s training teachers in new rape case a meets into GIDC issue interim bail instruction techniques, The Adviser directed that two separate sub-groups will and encouraging schools to challenge for DNA dedicate more classroom be formed to look into the issue of GIDC to propose 2-3 DNA time for reading. This ear- police’ ISLAMABAD: The LAHORE: An anti-terror- ly grade literacy project has meeting of the Senate workable options for the amicable solution ism court of Lahore on also worked closely with the DNA Standing Committee on Friday extended interim Government of Pakistan to Information Technology cials of the Ministry of Fi- relevant facts. The Advi- GIDC to propose 2-3 worka- improve policies and sys- aujaat amza bail of Pakistan Muslim LAHORE: Provincial Min- and Telecommunication, S H nance, Petroleum Division sor on Finance however ble options for the amicable League-Nawaz leader, Cap- tems for early grade reading ister for Law, Parliamen- was held on Friday at and FBR also assisted dur- underlined that decision solution. The first group tain retired Safdar Awan till across national, provincial, tary Affairs and Social Parliament House. ISLAMABAD: Adviser to ing the meeting. of the honorable Supreme shall have representatives September 16 in a case re- and local levels. Welfare Raja Basharat has The issues taken up the Prime Minister on Fi- Lt. Gen. (Retd) Tariq Khan, Court of Pakistan has to from the fertilizer indus- lated to violent clashes out- “We’re very honored and said that the incident of pertained to payment of nance and Revenue Dr. Ab- Chairman, FMPAC and Chair- be implemented. SAPM try, Finance Ministry, FBR side National Accountabili- pleased that the Pakistan robbery and rape of a wom- increase of pensions as dul Hafeez Shaikh chaired man APTMA, Dr. Amanullah on Petroleum and Minister and Adviser Petroleum to ty Bureau’s (NAB) office. Reading Project is this an on the motorway was as per recommendations of two separate meetings Kassim Machiyara in two for Industries also briefed be headed by the Minister On August 12, chaos was year’s Library of Congress unfortunate for the Chief the Committee’s report here at the Finance Di- separate meetings request- the meeting. for Industries. The second witnessed outside NAB of- recipient of this Interna- Minister of Punjab and the adopted by the Senate in its vision with the group of ed the Adviser Finance to After detailed deliberations group shall have representa- fice after PML-N workers tional Literacy Award,” government as it is for the sitting held on 28 January, representatives from ferti- extend the time limit for the the Chair decided that the tives from APTMA, Finance clashed with police person- said USAID/Pakistan Mis- nel ahead of party leader people and effective pros- 2020, non-availability lizer industry and APTMA payment of GIDC so that issue will be resolved in Ministry, FBR, Adviser Pe- sion Director Julie Koenen. ecution will be ensured af- to discuss the issue of Gas both industries have a better the light of the decision of troleum, Adviser to PM on Maryam Nawaz’s appear- of internet facility in ance before the bureau. “The program has proved ter the arrest. areas of Daag, Arangi Infrastructure Develop- liquidity position. the court but the govern- Commerce and Minister for to be a cornerstone of our He was speaking to the The plea was taken up by and Battu in Balochistan ment Cess, GIDC. SAPM The Adviser discussed ment will also support the Industries. The Minister partnership with Pakistan media Friday after inspect- ATC Judge Arshad Hus- and propagation on Petroleum Mr. Nadeem the issue in detail with industry in the post Corona for Industries shall chair in education by increasing ing the site along with the sain Bhutta. After hearing and defamation of Baber and Minister for the participants of the environment. The Adviser both groups and shall the arguments from both the literacy rates across the CM investigation commit- Parliamentarians with Industries Mr. Hammad tee. He said that the Chief meeting and provided due directed that two separate present recommenda- sides, the court extend- country and improving the particular reference to Azhar were also present opportunity to share their sub-groups will be formed tions in the meeting to be ed interim bail of Safdar reading of so many Paki- Minister had full focus on Senator Kalsoom Parveen. this case and he was com- during the meetings. Offi- views supported by the to look into the issue of held next week. Awan till September 16. stani students.” mitted to provide justice to the affected family. Raja Basharat said that this case was a challenge for Lahore police and our priority was to arrest the Pakistan, China share a common vision: Sanjrani accused as soon as possi- ble. Commenting on the Chairman Senate hosts farewell dinner for the outgoing ambassador of China YaoJing CCPO’s statement, he said policy, and our friendship ernance of China” to the benefit of the people of two that the statement of an of- Khayyam Abbasi with China represents na- Senate of Pakistan. He also sides. He also expressed ficer could be viewed sepa- rately and administratively tional consensus and the congratulated President his well wishes to the out - ISLAMABAD: Chairman Sen- common desire of all Paki- Xi Jinping, for document- going Ambassador. but it would not be allowed ate Muhammad Sadiq San- to affect the independent stani people. ing another volume of his Speaking on the occasion investigation. jrani has said that Pakistan “We support and commend highly revered collection of Chinese Ambassador said “Investigative teams are and China have exponentially President Xi Jinping’s vi- speeches and writings on that Pakistan and China are investigating the incident enhanced cooperation on a sionary Belt and Road In- the subject. peace loving counties. Both while IG Punjab has also number of fronts and such itiative (BRI) that aims at Chairman Senate expressed the countries also love their set up a special inquiry cooperation is reflective of enhancing regional and in- his confidence that Pakistan integrity and sovereignty. committee. The govern- strong ties and linkages at ternational connectivity”, and China will continue to We have stood together ment is fully aware of the both government and parlia- Chairman Senate remarked. explore numerous avenues of through thick and thin. sentiments of the people mentary levels. He further added that this further cooperation. We work together for inter- and no aspect will be kept He expressed these views at vision resonates with Paki- He said that Pakistan and national justice and collec- secret from them” he said, a reception hosted in hon- stan’s own resolve and com- China have a shared vision tive regional development adding that investigations or of the outgoing Chinese mitment to promote peace, of regional prosperity and and connectivity. were being carried out Ambassador Yao Jing here development and prosperity Governance of China” to Chairman Senate expressed cooperation between the We are together on principal from all angles in the light at Islamabad on Friday. of which policies would be through cooperation, inclu- the Chairman Senate. The his gratitude to Ambassador two reflects trust and con- stance of Kashmir cause . He said that augmenting sivity and mutual respect. book is a compilation of Yao Jing for this wonderful fidence. He underlined It is an emotional moment as formulated to prevent such relations with China is the incidents in future. Chinese Ambassador pre- speeches of Chinese Presi- gesture of presenting the the need for more linkages Pakistan has not been part of cornerstone of our foreign sented 3rd volume of “The dent Xi Jinpig. 3rd Volume of “The Gov - at different levels for the my job but also my life. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]