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IslamabadWednesday, December 09, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s PDM needs to Earth breaking greeting remark on review its policy, in Rashakai the constitution Day says FM Qureshi Zone soon Detailed News On Page-06 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs Opp spreading Shibli asks citizens to Coronavirus, avoid PDM rallies says PM Imran Rana Farrukh ISLAMABAD: Referring The cabinet discussed the Islamabad to Pakistan Democratic High Court’s (IHC) judgement regarding Movement (PDM)’s up- the special assistant and advisers to the coming pub- lic gathering premier. PM Khan directed his legal in Lahore, Minister for Information and Broadcast- team to look into the legal aspects ing Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday asked the citizens ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. – DNA Ansar Bhatti / DNA to stay away from its rallies PM is scared, to save their own and their ISLAMABAD: Expressing concern over families’ lives from the sec- a recent spike in Covid-19 deaths, Prime says Maryam ond wave of coronavirus Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday the Opp MPs to submit Abid Raza / DNA pandemic. Addressing a second wave of the coronavirus is proving post-cabinet press briefing to be deadlier than the first one. Chairing a LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz along with Special Assis- meeting of the federal cabinet, Prime Min- (PML-N) Vice-president Maryam Nawaz tant to the Prime Minister resignations by 31st ister Khan issued directives for the authori- has said that the incumbent regime has on Youth Affairs Muham- ties concerned to ensure strict enforcement foundered and scared Prime Minister mad Usman Dar, Shibli The PDM president said that a standing committee of the Opposition’s of the government-defined SOPs to halt the Imran Khan is sure that his government urged Lahoris and others spread of the deadly disease is going home. Maryam Nawaz took to to refrain from falling into alliance will be held which will decide the schedule of strikes, protests Continuing his tirade against opposition Twitter on Tuesday and said Pakistan the PDM leaders’ trap as and jalsas in various divisional headquarters of the country parties, he said they are spreading the coro- Democratic Movement’s (PDM) Lahore they were liar and deceitful, navirus by holding rallies. They are resort- rally will be held and the government will and had nothing to do with chairman Bilawal Bhutto ing to public meetings in order to hide their be sent packing. The PML-N leader also the public welfare. Rana Farrukh PDM needs to review Zardari and PML-N vice presi- corruption, the prime minister maintained. shared a video in which it can be seen dent Maryam Nawaz. The cabinet, among other issues, dis- that the Minar-e-Pakistan ground – where ISLAMABAD: JUI-F chief The PDM president said that cussed the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) PDM’s rally is scheduled on December Corona’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman has its policy: FM Qureshi a standing committee of the judgement regarding the special assistant 13 – is being watered. It is pertinent here asked all Opposition parlia- second Opposition’s alliance will be and advisers to the premier. PM Khan di - to mention that the government has disal- mentarians to send their res- aveed iraj N M / DNA held which will decide the rected his legal team to look into the legal lowed the public gathering in the wake of ignations to their party heads wave lethal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi schedule of strikes, protests aspects of the ruling. the coronavirus pandemic. by December 31, as the PDM says the PDM needs to review its policy of holding pub- and jalsas in various division- In pursuance of the Islamabad High gears up to hold its rally in lic gatherings in view of the alarmingly growing number of al headquarters of the coun- Court’s (IHC) directives, the cabinet took Mahmood Qureshi to raise the issue with Shujaat Hamza Lahore on Sunday. “All Op- Coronavirus cases. In a statement, he said the positivity ra- try. “It will also be decided up a plea seeking to cut ties with France Muslim countries. An IHC single bench position lawmakers, from the ISLAMABAD: Special As- tio in Lahore is touching 10 percent where the PDM wants when to hold the long march over French President Emmanuel Ma- comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani national and provincial assem- sistant to to hold a public meeting. The Minister said it is not time [against the government] and cron’s Islamophobic remarks and republi- had called for the case to be sent to Prime blies throughout the country, the Prime for holding public gatherings if we see the threats being its date will also be decided,” cation of blasphemous caricatures. Minister Imran Khan for placing it before should send in their resigna- Minister posed to human lives due to the pandemic. He said internal he said. Fazl said that the The premier tasked Foreign Minister Shah his cabinet for necessary action. tions to their respective party on Nation- instability is not good for the country as there is grave sit- PDM’s upcoming Lahore leaderships by December 31,” al Health uation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and jalsa will be a “historic” one, said the JUI-F leader and the Services the Afghan peace process is entering into its final stage. and will prove to be the “last Dr Faisal Sultan on Tues- PDM chief, flanked by PPP nail” for the government. day urged the citizens to strictly observe the COV- ID-19 standard operating Pakistan, procedures (SOPs) as the second wave is more lethal Earth breaking in Holland and severe in Pakistan. “The disastrous effects of hold the second wave can only Rashakai Zone soon parleys be alleviated by taking precautionary measures across the country by citi- Naveed Miraj CPEC to bring A.M.Bhatti zens,” Dr Faisal Sultan said while addressing a media ISLAMABAD: Chairman ISLAMABAD: The 8th briefing at NCOC. CPEC Authority Lt. Gen prosperity: Sanjrani round of Pakistan-The Neth- (retd) Asim Saleem Baj- erlands Bilateral Political wa Tuesday said the earth Talking to Chinese Ambassador Consultations (BPC) was Moeed for held in the virtual format ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China Nong Rong met with Ali Haider Zaidi breaking in Rashakai Spe- he said exchange of parliamentary Minister of Maritime Affairs, and shared in-depth views on advancing the think-tank cial Economic Zone under delegations have enhanced relations today. Special Secretary China Pakistan Economic (Europe) Dr. Aman Rashid development of Gwadar Port and the Free Zone. – DNA cooperation Corridor (CPEC) would be ISLAMABAD: Chair- and Director-General for held soon. man Senate Sadiq Sanj- Political Affairs, Ministry of This he said during a meet- rani said that the friend- Foreign Affairs, The Neth- hayam bbasi 2,885 new Coronavirus K A ing with Speaker National ly relations between erlands, Mr. Thijs van der ISLAMABAD: Special As- Assembly Asad Qaiser here Pakistan and China are Plas, led their respective sistant to the at the Speaker House. setting new direction of delegations. The two sides cases reported in Pakistan Prime Minis- During the meeting they socio-economic devel- discussed the whole spec- ter (SAPM) discussed the progress of opment of the region. trum of bilateral relations, on National ongoing development pro- Talking to Chinese Am- including political, econom- Shaheen Hanif COVID positivity Security Dr jects under CPEC in Khyber bassador Nong Rong he ic, trade and investment, Moeed Yusuf Pakhtunkhwa. said exchange of par- climate change, coopera- ISLAMABAD: The total reaches 8.58 % on Tuesday called for en- Asim Bajwa assured the liamentary delegations tion on multilateral issues active COVID-19 cases in hanced coordination among Speaker of early completion has enhanced bilateral social, political and economic as well as developments in Pakistan on Tuesday were think tanks. He was chairing of Dera Ismail Khan Motor- relations. The Senate Chairman said parliamentary their respective regions. recorded 44,241 as 2,885 Staff Report / DNA the Seventh meeting of Ad- way and other projects un- democracy plays a pivotal role in strengthening bilat- While expressing satisfac- more people tested positive visory Board of the National der CPEC in the province. eral contacts. He said promotion of people to people tion at the steady growth in for the deadly virus during ISLAMABAD: The National COVID Positivity Security Committee here, Asad Qaiser said CPEC was contacts will further strengthen economic partner- bilateral ties, it was reiter- the last 24 hours. Eighty- Ratio on Tuesday continued to rise as it was re - said a press release issued harbinger development and ship. Sadiq Sanjrani said CPEC will bring prosperity ated that high-level interac- nine corona patients, corded 8.58 percent where 2,486 Coronavirus and development to the region. – DNA here. The prominent think prosperity in Pakistan. tions were necessary for fur- 85 of whom were under patients were in critical condition across the tanks of the country attend- He said the timely comple- The people, he said would Zones (SEZs), new busi- ther strengthening relations. treatment in hospital and country with the number of critical patients ed the meeting where the tion of CPEC projects in get new employment op- ness opportunities would The two sides expressed four out of the hospital died rising at a fast pace. matters pertaining to peace KPK was need of the hour portunities after launch of be created. Besides busi- satisfaction at the level of on Monday, according to The highest positivity ratio was observed in Kara - and stability in the region as with completion of the Rashakai Economic Zone. ness and trade, the trans - cooperation at international the latest update issued by chi which was 21.80 percent followed by Mirpur were discussed. projects, a new era of de- The Speaker said with portation services would fora, including at the UN and the National command and 18.31 percent and Muzaffarabad 16 percent, ac - velopment and prosperity the development of CPEC also be improved in the agreed to continue support- cording to the latest update issued by the Nation - would begin in the province. and Special Economic province, he added. ing each other. Continued on Page 06 al Command and Operation Center (NCOC). Inside... Five bullet- IHC unhappy with CAA on damaging riddled PIA pilots’ image Pakistan vows to end violence against women bodies – Page 02 Some international and regional organizations as well as civil society groups NUST stands among recovered int’l awardees for have also expressed their interest to partake in this initiative GCRF project Bureau Report – Page 03 UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has against women during Covid-19. and also promote their well-being, workplace protections for working elimination of violence against joined a key group launched at the “We continue to support all efforts especially during the current pan- women. “Under the leadership of women and girls,” Ambassador QUETTA: Bullet-riddled COVID vaccine drive United Nations to coordinate ac- that aim to end violence against demic,” Ambassador Akram added. the Special Assistant to the Prime Akram told the group. bodies of five men were needs antidote to tions aimed at the elimination of women,” he said. “We are progressively strength- Minister on Poverty Alleviation Opening the meeting, the Head discovered by the police on conspiracy theories – Page 04 violence against women and girls Noting that Covid-19 has had a ening pro-women legislation,” he and Social Development, Dr. Sania of the European Union Dele- Tuesday in Turbat district that has intensified since the out- disproportionate impact on the said. “Our Parliament has recently Nishtar, we are taking concrete gation to the UN, Ambassador of Balochistan. According Universal Declaration break of coronavirus pandemic. most vulnerable, the Pakistani passed bills to counter rape and measures to uplift women from Olof Skoog, said that the “Group to police, three bodies were of Human Rights Day Seventy-seven UN Member States envoy said it was evident from the honour killings, prevent early and the shackles of poverty,” the Paki- of Friends” will make efforts to found from Tajaban and two – Page 05 and observers have already joined sharp spike in domestic violence forced marriages, and expanded stani envoy added. turn commitments to protect from Heronak in Turbat. The ‘Long way apart’ what is called the “Group of and abuse against women and girls Through the flagship Ehsaas Pro- women into action. identities of the bodies have from EU on Brexit Friends”, which will meet on quar- during lockdowns. gramme, he said, the government Noting the ongoing initiatives at not been established yet. talk, says Johnson terly basis, according to the or- Pakistan is following a whole of is reaching out to millions of un- national and international levels, Further investigation into – Page 06 ganizers. Some international and government approach to ensure derprivileged women and providing he said the Group will serve as a the incident was underway, ‘Bharat Bandh’: Indian regional organizations as well as that women and girls have neces- them cash assistance and social pro- platform to highlight good prac- the police said. On Nov 15, farmers strike to civil society groups have also ex- sary protections available to them tection within their homes. More tices, identify shortcomings and 2017, bullet-riddled bodies press for demands pressed their interest to partake against violence, harassment and than 7 million women have received mobilize further efforts. of 15 men were found in the – Page 07 in this initiative. abuse, he said, adding its recovery assistance through this programme Ambassador Skoog also thanked Gerok area of tehsil Buleda Pak among top five Addressing the group on Monday, response remains focused on the in which the government has so far UN Deputy Secretary-General in Kech district near the Pak- with most investment Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir well-being and protection of women. rolled out Rs.144 billion. Amina Mohammed for her pres- Iran border. All the deceased in H1 of 2020: WB Akram said that Islamabad fully “Our Minister for Human Rights, “We will continue to work pas- ence and for being a key support- belonged to Punjab province – Page 08 supports Secretary-General Anto- Dr Shireen Mazari, has led the sionately at home and abroad to er and driving force of this initia- and were kidnapped while nio Guterres’s call to end violence way to protect the rights of women strengthen all efforts aimed at tive. – Agencies trying to sneak into Iran. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, December 09, 2020 CTD arrests Briefs terrorists involved in UBG Leaders sectarian Condolence killings to Siraj Teli KARACHI: The Sindh Coun- ter Terrorism Department demise (CTD) Tuesday claimed to have arrested two suspected DNA militants allegedly affiliated KARACHI: United Business with proscribed Sipah-e-Mu- Group (UBG) Patron-in hammad’s Agha Hassan Chief S.M Muneer, Chair- Group and got trained from man Iftikhar Ali Malik, Sec- a neighbouring country. retary General Zubair Tu- According to CTD DIG fail, Chairman UBG Sindh Omar Shahid Hamid, the Khalid Tawab, Senator Ab- arrested militants identi- dul Haseeb Khan, Gulzar fied as Karar Hussain alias Feroze, Abdul Sami Khan, Pathan and Kamran Haider Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir, Ikh- alias Kami had received tiar Baig, Mumtaz Sheikh, militancy training from Tariq Haleem, Hanif Gohar, neighbouring country. They Shaheen Ilyas Sarwana, were trained for using arms, Noor Ahmed Khan, Waheed ammunition, suicide jack- Ahmed, Shabnam Zafar, ets, Improvised Explosive Naveed Bukhari, Sheikh Umar Rehan, Ahmed Chi- Devices (IED), Vehicular noy, Ikram Rajput and Borne IED (VBIED), an- other UBG members have ti-aircraft gun and counter expressed there condo- surveillance training. lence over sudden demise Both the arrested during of Chairman Businessmen initial interrogation con- Group (BMG) and former fessed their involvement in President of Karachi Cham- number of sectarian target ber of Commerce and Indus- ISLAMABAD: Special assistant Prime Minister on poverty alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA killings. Accused Kamran try (KCCI) Siraj Kasam Teli confessed killing Jamia passed away on Tuesday in Binoria’s Maulana Yousuf Dubai due to cardiac arrest. Ludhianvi, Mufti Nizamud- The UBG leaders paid din Shamzai and Sipah-e-Sa- homage to Siraj Kasam Teli, haba’s Mufti Mehmood. saying that he was a true The accused was involved in and fearless man and that IHC unhappy with CAA on killing of 7 activists of Sipah he had created a new way Sahaba who were return- of thinking in trade politics ing from gathering in Sher at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Shah, SITE, MMA leader In their condolence mes- Wasif Aziz in 2007 and oth- damaging PIA pilots’ image ers. Accused Karar Hus- sage, the UBG leaders prayed Allah to rest his soul sain alias Pathan was also in haven and give courage The chief justice noted that now it had cleared that the information pertaining to alleged fake licenses of 262 involved in various sectari- to his family to bear this pilots was wrong. Accountability was necessary and anyone had to be set responsible for this negligence an target killings. The CTD irreparable loss, Amen. also recovered a 30 bore ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Is- airline, Pakistani nation and its law or the wishes of someone. The petitioner’s lawyer prayed the The court asked that under what pistol and a 9MM pistol with lamabad High Court (IHC) Justice pilots was badly damaged inter- Additional Attorney General bench to declare the suspension of law this commission was formed 9 live rounds from the pos- Punjab cabinet Athar Minallah on Tuesday ob- nationally. The court asked that Tariq Khokhar submitted the his client pilot’s license as illegal and who were the people involved session of arrested accused. okays NOCs served that the procedure of Civil under what law the secretary CAA notification of appointment of act. At this, the court asked that in it? The whole issue started DIG Omar Shahid Hamid Aviation Authority (CAA) for pi- had formed board of inquiry. Was DG to the court to this the chief who would decide the suspension with this Board of Inquiry, Justice said that further investi- for 5 cement lots’ licensing had made the whole there monarchy, it questioned, justice appreciated the step of or restoration of the pilot license, Minallah noted. The petitioner’s gations were underway method as suspicious. adding that the whole matter federal government. The peti- whether any disciplinary inquiry counsel said that the report of the and more confessions plants The chief justice noted that now it started from this. He gave these tioner’s counsel pleaded that was started against the pilot. The Board of Inquiry was never re- were expected from the had cleared that the information remarks during hearing a peti- the appointment of DG CAA was court asked the petitioner’s law- ceived. The bench said that where arrested accused. – APP pertaining to alleged fake licenses tion filed by a pilot Syed Saqlain against the orders of the court. yer not to hurry. The petitioner’s it was written in the law that the DNA of 262 pilots was wrong. Account- Akhter challenging cancelation of The Chief Justice said that it was lawyer said show cause notice was federal government could tempo- LAHORE: The Punjab cab- ability was necessary and anyone his license and termination from the job of the federal government. issued to his client twice and we rarily appoint someone as DG or 1122 conducts inet on Tuesday approved had to be set responsible for this job. Addressing to the counsel of It was not legally clear in law that submitted reply. The Board of In- secretary, the Lahore High Court issuing no-objection certifi- negligence, Justice Minallah said, CAA, the chief justice asked that how a DG would be appointed, quiry Commission was formed un- did not order the secretary to is- awareness cates (NOCs) for establish- adding that the image of national if this country was run under the no matter who appoints the DG. der chair of secretary CAA, he said. sue show cause notice. session on ment of five new cement plants in the province. Covid-19 This was announced by Chief Minister Usman Buz- ‘Pakistan effectively PESHAWAR: Rescue ser- dar in a post on his official PDM irresponsible behavior vice 1122 of Dir Lower on Twitter handle. He said Tuesday conducted a cam- there were only twelve ce- combating scourge paign to educate masses re- ment plants in the province despite corona shameful garding precautionary meas- till recently but the cabinet, ures against the spread of with persistent efforts of his of corruption’ The opposition was feeling no shame for playing with the lives of inno- Covid-19 and to get prompt team, approved NOCs for and enforcing stringent cent people, she added. She said that 429 confirmed cases had been services of the Rescue 1122 five more plants. DNA measures to put an end in case of emergency. These new plants will to corrupt practices in reported and 41 patients had died in Punjab during the last 24 hours The awareness Rescue bring a collective invest- ISLAMABAD: President raising sessions were held the country,” the presi- LAHORE: Special Assistant to 3,218 patients have died in Pun - ment of Rs150 billion Dr Arif Alvi said that dent emphasized. on the directives of Direc- to Rs200 billion to the Pakistan had taken a Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab jab, she added. tor General Rescue 1122 province in addition to In addition, he said they on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq The rate of deaths during the number of measures to required to create aware- KP Dr Khatir Ahmed says creating employment op- Awan said on Tuesday the irre - second wave was continuously in - media spokesperson of the portunities for hundreds effectively implement ness about the scourge International Anti-Cor- sponsible behaviour of Pakistan creasing and holding public meet - service. On the occasion of thousands of people, of corruption and, in this Democratic Movement (PDM) was ings in this situation was sheer the CM said. Earlier, Ad - ruption Conventions in- regard, media could play District Incharge Izhar shameful in the wake of increasing enmity with the people, she add - Alam urged to strictly adopt viser to the Prime Min - cluding those under the a vital role in promoting ister on Commerce and UN Convention Against number of corona patients. ed. The insensible opposition precautionary measures in- high moral standards and In a statement issued here on leaders were unable to understand cluding wearing masks and Investment Abdul Razak Corruption. “In order to good ethical values. Dawood had said cement Tuesday, she said that cheap nar - the severity of the situation and maintaining social distance combat the scourge of The society as a whole to stop spread of the con- sector registered the corruption, Pakistan has rative of PDM leaders was dead putting the lives of the people in “highest-ever” monthly needed to support the tagion. He also educated taken effective steps by now as the people have rejected had died in Punjab during the last danger only to safeguard its po - sale of 5.735 tonnes in government in its endeav- it. The opposition was feeling no 24 hours. She said the number litical interests, he asserted. The about the services the Res- October growing by 15.83 enforcing strict account- our to uproot the culture cue service provided during ability regime that has shame for playing with the lives of corona patients in Punjab had patriotic Pakistanis would not fall per cent as comparing to of corruption, he added. of innocent people, she added. reached more than 124,000. The into the trap of opposition and de - the pandemic and informed last year’s corresponding greatly helped in curbing The president further them to make a free call on period. He tweeted it is the menace of corrup- She said that 429 confirmed cases number of active corona patients feat would be the fate of PDM on urged every citizen of had been reported and 41 patients had reached 9,363 and a total of December 13, she added. – APP 1122 in case of emergency even more encouraging tion,” the president said Pakistan to strongly dis- to avail these services. A to note that cement ex - in a message on the oc - courage and resist cor- large number of local people port grew by 19 per cent casion of ‘International including shopkeepers par- in October, 2020, fetch- rupt practices, in any Anti-Corruption Day’ be- form they encounter, ticipated where the Rescue ing US$32.86 million as workers briefed them about compared to US$27.62 ing observed on Decem- and report the same to coronavirus disease. – APP million worth of exports ber 9. “We reaffirm our the relevant agencies for last year. Overall cement commitment on this day proceeding against the exports grew by 10.8 per to eliminate corruption corrupt elements.“This AG unearths cent to US$ 105.18 million and promote transparen- is a responsibility that during July-October 2020 cy and accountability in falls not only on Nation- irregularities from US$ 94.97 worth of the governance system,” al Accountability Bureau exports recorded during in Daanish a press release quoted (NAB) but it is the shared corresponding period of the president as saying. last year. responsibility of all citi- Schools According to press re- zens to play their role in lease, the president said eliminating corruption. DNA OLX auto that observance of the The whole nation must inspection day was aimed at ad- stand united and support LAHORE: The Auditor Gen- dressing the challenge of the government to wage eral of Pakistan (AGP) has service corruption. “Corruption Jehad against this evil so unearthed financial irregular- is a serious challenge as to purge our society ities and fraud worth Rs11.39 introduced eroding the economic of corruption. billion in Punjab’s Daanish edifice of a society and I am hopeful that if we Schools and recommended DNA promotes social and eco- act together, we can the provincial authorities to nomic disparities in the make an economical- immediately remove the re- ISLAMABAD: OLX, Paki- country,” he observed. sponsible officers. The top stan’s number one online ly strong and corrup- “We need to plug the tion-free Pakistan for auditor exposed the corrup- marketplace, has intro- loopholes in our system tion worth over Rs11 billion duced its auto inspection our succeeding genera- ISLAMABAD: Dr. Christian Turner, British high commissioner to Pakistan called on by re-examining the laws tions,” he observed. in its three-year special audit service under the ‘OLX federal minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan. – DNA report 2019-20, regarding Autos’ umbrella to facili- the Punjab government-run tate car sellers and buyers Daanish schools. The report residing in the twin-cities of Rawalpindi and Islama- has been handed over to the bad. Under the OLX auto Punjab government. inspection service, for- The report stated that viola- ‘Corruption undermines norms of society’ tions of Public Procurement merly known as CarPro, a detailed car inspection is He said fighting against corruption is a global concern. Corruption is a social malice that Regulatory Authority (PPRA) carried out supported by rules and the usage of sub- a comprehensive post in- can be seen anywhere and is like a tumor, aggressively spreading in public life standard material in the development projects have spection report which ac- and is like a tumor, aggres - narrow singular approach of through its multi-pronged tion Forum and is a role mod - curately indicates the cur- DNA been detected, whereas, se- sively spreading in public enforcement as it would fail strategy, which has started el for SAARC countries. rious financial irregularities rent condition of the used life. It breeds injustice, to yield any results. yielding remarkable results. It is also pointed out that vehicle. The OLX auto ISLAMABAD: Corruption, a which ultimately results in Similarly, it would be im - In addition, NAB has played due to its strong resolve worth over Rs5.74 billion in inspection service saves serious crime, undermines collapse of a nation and so - practical to expect a single a role of torch bearer for against corruption, the Bu - 73 cases were also unearthed time and adds confidence social, economic norms of so - during the audit. for the buyer and seller ciety if not cured. agency to do the job on its other anti-corruption organ- reau’s endeavours have been cieties and affects the coun - Thus, the significance of own without complete sup - izations by putting a maxi - appreciated and endorsed by The administration of to carry out the intended Daanish Schools had been transaction without facing tries around the world, said this day is increasing over port of society. mum limit of 10 months for different reputed national National Accountability Bu- time as the general public So NAB being the apex an - expeditious disposal of – and international organiza- found involved in financial any unnecessary hassle or fraud worth Rs5.1 million. risks that are typically as- reau (NAB) Chairman Justice is getting more and more ti-corrutpion agency and white-collar crime cases. tions like PILDAT, Mishal (r) Javed Iqbal said Tuesday. mindful of its repercussions. mandated to eliminate cor - In order to discourage Pakistan, Transparency In- It emerged that the admin- sociated with the sale and istration awarded the con- purchase of used vehicles. In his Anti-Corruption Day NAB being the focal agency ruption, corrupt practic - money laundering; it has ternational, World Econom- being observed on today, of Pakistan under United es, is operating through a established “Anti-Money ic Forum that testifies peo - tract for meal and trans- The service is also very portation of the admitted convenient to avail since to highlight its devastating Nations Convention against three pronged strategy of Laundering and Combating ple’s confidence and trust impact on socio-economic Corruption (UNCAC) is de - Awareness, Prevention and the Financing of Terrorism upon NAB’s performance. schoolchildren approxi- the inspection can also be mately 3 per cent more carried out at the custom- development of the mem - termined to weed out this Enforcement. (AML & CFT) Cell”. Similarly, having confidence er’s doorstep. The inspec- ber countries and to create scourge of corruption and In order to eradicate this This shows the Bureau’s in the impressive perfor- than its actual cost. More- tion is usually conducted awareness against it. to make Pakistan Corrup - evil from society, it has con - commitment and compliance mance & integrity of over, Daanish Schools’ by an expert team of cer- He said fighting against cor - tion free. However, corrup - sistently engaged all stake - towards resolution of inter- NAB, China has also signed former managing director tified inspectors using top ruption is a global concern. tion is a complicated social holders and is incessantly national community. NAB is an MoU with NAB to watch (MD) Zahoor Hussain had of the line equipment. Corruption is a social malice phenomenon, which cannot combating this national men - also the founding Chairman over CPEC projects being un - neglected PPRA rules and that can be seen anywhere be fought by employing a ace with unflinching resolve of the SAARC Anti-Corrup- dertaken in Pakistan. merit during his tenure. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEWednesday, December 09, 2020 AAUR Briefs secured 1st position in UI IAG lauds ranking 2020 Pak efforts RAWALPINDI (APP):Pir against Polio Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agri- culture University Rawal- ISLAMABAD: The Islamic pindi (PMAS-AAUR) has Advisory Group for Polio been ranked first in all over Eradication (IAG) on Tues- Pakistan and stands at po- day appreciating the efforts sition 201 among 912 par- of Pakistan in fight against ticipating Universities of polio has assured its full the world as per latest UI support for complete elimi- GreenMetric World Univer- nation of this crippling dis- sities ranking 2020. ease from the country. UI GreenMetric University In its 7th annual meeting Sustainability Ranking is a held at OIC Secretariat at world university ranking to Jeddah, the IAG called upon assess and compare campus religious leaders and influ- sustainability efforts. The ential community leaders in criteria for the ranking of Pakistan and Afghanistan to Universities includes cam- fully support ongoing polio pus setting & infrastructure, eradication efforts and mobi- energy & climate change, lize parents and caregivers to waste, water, transportation regularly vaccinate their chil- and education & Research. dren against polio and other The Arid Varsity has been vaccine-preventable diseases. ranked as 201 among the top This year’s IAG meeting, 912 universities of the world which was held virtually, and with a total score of 6775 as organized by the Organiza- per UI GreenMetric World tion of Islamic Cooperation ISLAMABAD: PIMS employees shouting slogans during a protest against MTI ordinance in front of NPC. – DNA Universities ranking. (OIC), discussed the persis- Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, tence of polio virus transmis- Vice Chancellor of PMAS- sion and protecting children AAUR congratulated the fac- from the crippling disease ulty members, students and of polio, says a fax message staff for achieving this posi- received here from Jeddah. NUST stands among int’l tion and expressed that the Addressing the meeting, university is working hard Coordinator of the National to provide the atmosphere Emergency Operations Cen- where quality education & tre, Polio Eradication Initia- research can prosper. He tive (PEI), Dr Rana Muham- awardees for GCRF project further informed that the mad Safdar said that Pakistan University has been award- was successfully running its ed four Research Projects anti-polio drives to protect NUST team is being represented by Professor Dr Imran Hashmi and Professor Dr Sher including National Center children from the disease. of Industrial Biotechnolo- He said “The government is Jamal Khan from NUST Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE), and gy, Center for Agriculture committed to make Pakistan Dr Aneela Javed from NUST Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB) Strategy Development, pi- Polio-free. We are determined lot project for Data Driven to close the immunity gap in drinking water, food, and per- Smart Decision Platform children which had unfortu- DNA son-to-person contact. for increased Agriculture nately widened because of dis- The study will further ascertain Productivity and National ruption of essential services ISLAMABAD: Global Challenges the effectiveness of alternative Center for Livestock Breed- due to COVID-19 pandemic.” Research Fund (GCRF) of the UK waste water treatment technol- ing, Genetics & Genomics, He said, “Ensuring timely and Research and Innovation (UKRI) ogies for gastroenteric patho- which will be established at repeated vaccination of chil- has awarded a project Quantify- gen removal contrasting rela- PMAS-AAUR. – APP dren is critical for us to reduce ing the Transmission Routes of tively low-technology methods, the immunity gap and protect Gastroenteritis (GastroPak) to a such as managed wetlands, with them against polio. I am confi- consortium of researchers from higher-technology membrane 1386 dent, together we will achieve the National University of Scienc- bio-reactors. professional our target of making a safer, es and Technology (NUST) Paki- Felicitating the researchers on healthier and polio-free Paki- stan, Earlham Institute UK, Uni- this meritorious accomplishment, beggars stan for our children.” – APP versity of Warwick UK, Cranfield Lt Gen Naweed Zaman, HI (M), University UK, Institute of De- lion, out of which GBP 0.534 is being represented by Profes- plied Biosciences (ASAB). (Retd), Rector NUST, hoped that arrested velopment Studies UK, National Million, has been granted to sor Dr Imran Hashmi and Pro- The research is aimed at quan- this phenomenal achievement RAWALPINDI: The city Four fair- University of Ireland Galway, NUST, said a news release. The fessor Dr Sher Jamal Khan from tifying rate of different non-vital would inspire more researchers traffic police (CTP) have University of Agriculture Faisal- price stall project is being led by Professor NUST Institute of Environmental Gastroenteritis Transmission in from the university to acquire arrested 1386 professional abad and Brigham and Women’s Dr Christopher Quince from Earl- Science and Engineering (IESE), Pakistan, including social, biologi- such international grants in the beggars on charges of beg- Hospital USA. cancelled ham Institute and University of and Dr Aneela Javed from NUST cal, chemical and technical factors future and bring accolades to their ging alms from road users The grant is worth GBP 2 Mil- ISLAMABAD: The Islama- Warwick, while the NUST team Atta-ur-Rehman School of Ap- through agriculture, sanitation, university and the country. during the last month, in- bad Capital Territory (ICT) formed the City Traffic Po- administration has cancelled Islamabad lice (CTP) spokesman here four fair-price stalls at vari- IHC extends Asif on Tuesday. ous locations in the city and USC transforming DC seeks The cases were registered booked two shopkeepers for against 24 professional beg- selling fruits and vegetables at volunteer Ali Zardari’s gars under 9-Vagrancy Act exorbitant rates to the buyers. with different police stations. Chairman, market committee, into fully automated role for interim bail The CTP has launched grand Roshdil khan Hoti took action operation following the in- against the violators during capacity to meet current Once the ERP system imple- green cover Zardari’s counsel Farooq H structions of Chief Traffic DNA and future IT infrastruc- mentation is completed pur- his surprise visit at various Naek had filed an application Officer (CTO) against profes- stalls, following public com- ture requirements and was chasing activity will become a DNA sional beggars and held 1386 plaints for non-compliance of ISLAMABAD: The Utility the only data center in any structured process whereby with the court requesting that from roads, squares and out- official rates. Stores Corporation of Paki- Public Sector organization situation arising due to over ISLAMABAD: Deputy Com- his client be exempted from side shopping malls. He was accompanied by other stan (USC) on Tuesday estab- in Pakistan, built on “Open or under stocking of invento- missioner Islamabad Mu- Chief Traffic Officer Syed ICT officials during the visit. lished Information Technolo- Stack Cloud environment”. ry can be controlled. hammad Hamza Shafqaat appearing in person in the Akbar Ali said special The stall cancelled included, gy (IT) infrastructure in the Moreover, a robust data The whole inventory would on Tuesday appealed volun- fake bank accounts case squads have been constitut- Prime Minister staff colony, corporation to transform it communication network has be controllable and the cor- teers to throw seeds balls ed to arrest the professional ISLAMABAD: The Islama- G-11/2, G-11/4 and F-10/2, into a fully automated organ- been established in its Head poration would be able to while walking through differ- beggars from the city. bad High Court (IHC) on while the owners of stalls were ization to facilitate its con- Office and office located in forecast amount of items ent trails to increase green He made it clear that pro- Tuesday extended the in- shifted to police station for fur- sumers. According to a press G-9 Markaz, Islamabad. needed, thus preventing cover at Margalla Hills Na- fessional beggars would be terim bail of former pres- ther legal actions. However, release, the corporation has An international leading both product shortages tional Park (MHNP). dealt with iron hand. ident Asif Ali Zardari until the stall at G-10 goal chowk established a modern data ERP System has been de- and overstocking. Through He asked the visitors of He said the traffic police January 19, in a case relat- and other were found adhere center with Private Cloud in automation of USC, syn- MHNP to collect a bag would continue action ed to a suspicious trans- to price list, said a statement its head office during the fi- chronization of warehouses of seed balls free of cost against the beggars and action of Rs8 billion in a issued by ICT. nancial year 2019-20. and retail outlets data into from the counter displayed would not allow them to dis- money laundering case. Talking to APP on Tuesday, The automation would pro- the centralized data center at the entry point of each rupt the traffic flow. The former president Roshdil Khan said around vide greater business insights will provide a consolidated trail and throw them on On the other hand, Profes- sought an extension in his bail and exemption 21 stalls were established through more accurate and view of the corporation per- your way up the trail. sional beggary is becoming from the court appearance owing to his medical across the city, a month ago, timely financial information. formance. The automation Talking to a group of media a social menace as more condition. The court will now continue the fur - in collaboration with Capi- It will also help USC to save will help identifying trends persons, the DC said each and more beggars including ther hearing of the case on January 19. Former tal Development Authority operating cost and repetitive in top selling items and lo- bag contained 25 seed physically fit, healthy and president Asif Ali Zardari’s medical report was (CDA) and local administra- and time consuming process- cations. balls and about 1.5 million young men, women and chil- submitted, yesterday, with the IHC stating that tion so the people can pur- es would also be automated. This will enable stocks to seed balls with four pine dren are turning towards he’d sustained head injuries during a fall. shase fruits and vegetables USC would be able to fore- ployed on USC data center be moved with precision seeds each (six million this profession. Mosques Zardari’s counsel Farooq H Naek had filed an appli - at controlled rates. – APP cast its income and expenses and customization of ERP and achieve higher sales seeds) have been thrown and other religious places more accurately and budget- system as per USC require- volumes. Also the auto- into Margallas. cation with the court requesting that his client be are also amongst the most HEC offers ing can be done in a better ments is under process. mation will enable USC to Some 25 trips were made exempted from appearing in person in the fake bank profitable sources for the and cost effective manner. All USC stores and ware- start targeted subsidy for each day for the last two accounts case. The medical report further revealed professional beggars. – APP six months Recording prices of products houses would be automated the poorest segment of the weeks to spread 1.5 million that the ex-president was readmitted to a hospital along with discounts or sub- and linked with central ERP society with the surety that seed balls at the Margallas, on November 22. The report said the ex-president research sidy will help USC to control System for real time sales subsidy is dispersed to the starting from Daman-e-Koh had a swelling in his head and pain on the left side Two dacotis prices while centralized sales and inventory management. right individuals. to Bara Kahu, he said. of the chest after the fall adding that the chest pain held for fellowship monitoring will bound store All USC business process- A pilot project of deploy- “Even if 50 per cent seeds increased whenever he walked. Zardari also com - ISLAMABAD: The High- staff for timely sales deposits. es including Supply Chain, ment of Point of Sale get successfully planted, plained of tension and pain in the lower back. looting er Education Commission Highlighting further details, Warehousing, Financials, HR, (POS) system is success- three million trees would The report said a CT scan of the ex-president’s brain (HEC) has offered a six the USC press release add- Payroll, and E-Commerce will fully executed initially at be added to MHNP,” he was also conducted and he was advised against trav - jewelry shop months research fellowship ed that data center has the be automated by June, 2021. 10 Utility Stores. remarked. elling on medical grounds. – DNA abroad to full-time PhD DNA scholars, enrolled in the higher educational institu- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad tions of Pakistan and Azad Kohsar police have arrested Jammu and Kashmir. ANF reviews steps to combat drug trafficking two persons involved in a da- The HEC sources told APP coity at jewelry shop in Su- on Tuesday that the fel- DG ANF directed the force to deal with the main smugglers of narcotics with iron hands. He also per Market and looting Rs. lowship has been awarded four million as well as 400 under HEC’s International directed to come hard on absconders and proclaimed offenders in drug offences, and emphasized tola gold from there, a police Research Support Initiative on taking proactive and innovative steps to curb the drug trafficking and disruption of drug supply spokesman said on Tuesday. Programme (IRSIP). According to details, three They said that the purpose During the conference, stringent measures persons looted Rs. four mil- of this programme was to en- Staff Report / DNA were recommended against drug use in edu- lion and 400 tola gold at gun hance research capabilities cational institutions. Director General ANF point from Honey Jewelers of PhD scholars, and also RAWALPINDI: Anti Narcotics Force held directed to accelerate the ongoing nationwide situated in Super Market, develop linkages between Force Commanders Conference at Headquar- drive for apprehension of elements involved sector F-6 on November 23, Pakistani and foreign insti- ters ANF Rawalpindi under the chairmanship in distribution of drugs in educational insti- 2020. Following this incident, tutions. HEC receives appli- of Director General Major General Muham- tutions. DG ANF directed the force to deal Kohsar police registered cations for IRSIP throughout mad Arif Malik HI (M). Force Commanders with the main smugglers of narcotics with the case on the complaint of the year, and fellowships are of all ANF Regional Directorates and Senior iron hands. He also directed to come hard on Sheikh Muhammad Fareed. awarded on quarterly basis Staff Officers attended the conference. absconders and proclaimed offenders in drug IGP Islamabad Muhammad after thorough evaluation of Director General showed satisfaction on offences, and emphasized on taking proactive Aamir Zulfiqar and DIG applications, they informed. the overall organizational performance of and innovative steps to curb the drug traffick- (Operations) Waqar Uddin HEC, the sources told, en- ANF. Progress on counternarcotics opera- ing and disruption of drug supply. Syed directed SP (City) courages applicants to apply tions, international commitments, drug pre- Besides, aspects related to enforcement, in- Omer Khan to trace the as soon as they fulfill the vention and awareness programs, and treat- telligence, assets investigation, prosecution, culprits. He constituted basic criteria. They students ment of drug addicts at ANF drug treatment mass awareness, finance, administration and special team under super- may visit http://hec.gov.pk/ centers was comprehensively reviewed dur- infrastructure development were discussed vision of ASP Ayesha Gul site/IRSIP for further infor- ing the conference. Current drug situation at length, while futuristic goals were also set- which included SHO Asjad mation, they added. – APP and emerging tendency towards use of syn- forth with special focus on undertaking fresh Mehmud, Sub-Inspector thetic drugs were also analyzed. initiatives and capacity building plans. Kamal Khan and others. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, December 09, 2020 Three drug Briefs smugglers held 11 gamblers ISLAMABAD: Crime Inves- tigation Agency (CIA) of held with Islamabad Police has arrest- valuable ed three drug smugglers and recovered a total of 24 Kilograms hashish and 1060 DNA gram Ice from their posses- RAWALPINDI: The City po- sion, a police spokesman lice Tuesday claimed to have said. According to details, a arrested 11 gamblers and re- team headed by DSP Hakim covered 12 mobile phones, Khan nabbed three drug stake money of Rs 38530, smugglers during checking gambling tools and other in different areas and recov- articles from their posses- ered a total of 24 kilogram sion. A Police spokesman hashish and 1060 gram informed that SHO Ratta Ice from their possession. Amral police station along They have been identified with other team members as Khuram Masih, Saleem raided in their jurisdiction and Ameer Rehman while and netted six gamblers further investigation was namely Haroon Rasheed, underway from them after Muhammad Akhter, Mu- registering cases. hammad Adnan, Majid DIG (Operations) has ap- Shahzad, Adeel Bhatti and preciated this performance Adil Awais while Amanat and directed all police offi- Ali, Muhammad Ameer and cials to remain vigilant in Muhammad Yasin managed their respective areas and to escapes from the scene. ensure arrest of those in- Police sized stake money volved in ugly business of of Rs 26,680, seven mobile drug pushing. phones, playing cards and other valuable from their SC adjourns custody. In another oper- ation, Saddar Wah Police Daniel Pearl apprehended five alleged gamblers namely Muham- murder case mad Imran, Mujahid Khan, ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Junaid Ahmed, Naeem Khan Court (SC) on Tuesday ad- and Ali with stake money Rs ISLAMABAD: Visitors admire art work displayed on the occasion of an exhibition. – DNA journed hearing of a case 11,850, five mobile phones against acquittal of accused and gambling tools from by the Sindh High Court their custody. Police regis- (SHC) in American journal- tered separate cases against ist Daniel Pearl murder case all of them and started in- till Wednesday. vestigation. COVID vaccine drive needs A three-member special bench of the apex court, PHP headed by Justice Mushir Alam and comprising Jus- registers 135 antidote to conspiracy theories tice Sardar Tariq Masood cases against and Justice Yahya Afridi, “Given the history of vaccine resistance this is an alarming number and not just for heard the appeals filed by violators the Sindh government and Pakistan but also for world, which depends on universal vaccine coverage to control Pearl’s parents challenging RAWALPINDI: Punjab High- the acquittal of the previ- way Patrol Police Rawalpin- spread,” Bilal Gilani, the pollster s executive director, said ously convicted men by the di Region has issued per- Sindh High Court (SHC). formance report for the last Some still refuse.” is a worldwide problem, but in track down Osama bin Laden in 2,885 new cases and 89 deaths The petitioners challenged month and some 135 cases DNA The hospital is one of a number Pakistan it is more dangerous Pakistan in 2011. reported on Monday - taking the April 02 high court were registered against out- in Pakistan where phase III tri- than almost anywhere else. Yet the dangers of polio have the total infections to over verdict that overturned the laws in miscellaneous cases. ISLAMABAD: Helping to lead als are underway for Chinese Dozens of people have been been well known for decades, 423,000 and fatalities close to sentences of four convicts According to SSP Rawal- a mass trial for a Chinese-made vaccine developer CanSino Bi- killed in attacks on polio vac- whereas COVID-19 is a new dis- 8,500. Experts say Pakistan in the case. During the pindi Region Sajid Kayani, COVID-19 vaccine in Pakistan, ologics Ad5-nCoV candidate. cination teams over the years, ease, and authorities have strug- is only doing a fraction of the course of proceedings, Jus- a total 135 accused and 28 a country where anti-vax sen- The government last week and the fear and mistrust that gled to communicate the urgent testing it should be doing. tice Sardar Tariq asked the outlaws were arrested while timent can turn lethal and con- announced it had begun the spawns such violence has made need to stamp it out. Cleric Qibla Ayaz, the head of prosecution to answer two 62 cases were registered spiracy theories are endemic, vaccine procurement process, Pakistan one of two countries, “Many people still don’t be - the Council of Islamic Ideology, questions related to the against those who endan- Dr. Mohsin Ali has heard all kind though it has not said whether including neighbouring Afghani- lieve it is a real disease,” said which advises the government confession statement of the gered the lives and property of questions from anxious, pro- it will purchase CanSino s candi- stan, where the crippling disease Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, an on social and legal issues, said accused. He asked why did of the people by driving neg- spective volunteers. date or an alternative. has still to be eradicated. Assistant Professor at Al-Jawf many of the conspiracy theo - Fahad make the statement ligent and over-speeding, 43 “Is this going to take away my Worryingly, a Gallup Pakistan Several times every year, polio University, in Sakakah, Saudi ries about COVID-19 are com - that he was making a state- against those who installed reproductive ability? Is this poll conducted last month vaccination drives aim to inocu - Arabia, who studies vaccine ef - ing from Western countries, ment to save himself? He substandard and non-pass- going to kill me? Is there any showed 37% of Pakistanis late millions of children, but in fectiveness in Pakistan. spread by social media. asked what was the purpose ing cylinder vehicles. 5G chip in this? And, is there would not get a vaccine once some areas they are often met A national lockdown was quick - “For now the majority of schol - of this statement? The ac- 08 cases were registered a conspiracy to control people one became available. with refusals from parents who ly abandoned a few weeks into ars have said the vaccine and cused was also saying that against illegal and unli- en masse?” he said, recounting “Given the history of vaccine believe conspiracy theories the virus spread as too many of other treatments are impor- he was beaten, he added. censed firearms holders, the sometimes bizarre doubts resistance this is an alarming about the vaccine. Pakistan s more than 207 mil - tant... but there are always ex - Advocate Farooq H Naek, 08 cases were registered clouding people s minds. number and not just for Paki - In more volatile parts of the lion people were economically tremists as there are with po - counsel for the Sindh gov- against drugs dealers while “I get many questions like this,” stan but also for world, which country, militancy played a role vulnerable, and social distanc- lio,” Ayaz told Reuters. ernment said that there 14 miscellaneous cases he told Reuters at Islamabad depends on universal vaccine in attacks on polio immunization ing remained difficult as the “Given the kind of Westpho - were two separate state- were registered. s Shifa International Hospital, coverage to control spread,” teams, notably after a doctor public continued to gather in bia we have in Pakistan, it ments of the accused. A total of 135 cases were before adding “I try to answer Bilal Gilani, the pollster s ex - was accused of running a fake markets and mosques. might be better to obtain a Justice Tariq asked the registered against the vi- them with logic and on the lev - ecutive director, said. vaccination campaign to help the Infection numbers have contin- vaccine from Russia or China, counsel why he was saying olators. Patrolling Police el of the individual asking them. Countering anti-vax sentiments U.S. Central Intelligence Agency ued their morbid ascent with instead of the U.S. or UK. the statement before the Rawalpindi Region also judge was an extra-judicial arrested 28 fugitives and statement. Farooq H Naek handed them over to the said that the media report concerned police station. Federal capital ‘Ending gender-based violence was attached with the case While 1308 traveling people and no one asked the ac- were provided necessary cused any question as he assistance in time and 43 records 245 fresh crucial for peaceful society’ gave verbal statement him- people were rushed to the self. He said that all the hospital in various accidents corona cases accused were in touch with by giving first aid on time. Religious scholars discussed the issue of GBV in detail and jointly signed a Islamabad had continued each other from the meet- Punjab Highway Patrol DNA smart lockdown in different declaration condemning gender-based violence and pledging to play their ings in the hotel. Rawalpindi Region has al- streets of the capital to re- role in sensitizing communities in order to prevent and eliminate GBV ways been striving to serve ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 duce transmission of the Islamabad the people and protect their cases continued to surge infection in the selected ISLAMABAD: Religious – to 10 December, the Inter- vision of required support to elderly and transgender but lives and property. – APP in the federal capital as streets and other sectors. leaders and scholars from national Human Rights Day. the vulnerable groups,” the mostly the target are wom- police trace 245 new corona cases were They also started taking ac- different faith groups on The event was attended by scholars underlined. en and girls,” she remarked, Travel reported from the city tions on violation of stand- Tuesday emphasized upon religious scholars, members “For prevention of gen- while adding that GBV includ- 79 murder during the last 24 hours, ard operating procedures ending all forms of violence of EVAW Alliance, UN offi- der-based violence, the State ed, but was not limited to, do- restrictions National Command and (SOPs) related with the co- against women and girls cials and civil society. has primary responsibility to mestic abuse, sexual violence cases Operation Center (NCOC) rona while visiting marriage terming it critical to build- Religious scholars discussed protect its citizens and reli- including rape and honour most effective said on Tuesday. Accord- halls, markets and petrol ing a peaceful society and the issue of GBV in detail and gious leaders have a strong crimes. DNA ing to an official of NCOC, pumps by its inspection maintaining and promoting jointly signed a declaration potential to influence the Qamar Naseem, Co-Chair way to as many as 402 cases were teams. The administration interfaith harmony. condemning gender-based lives and behaviour of those EVAW/G Alliance, threw ISLAMABAD: Islamabad reported on Monday while also sealed schools, shops, They were invited for a violence and pledging to play who follow their faith and some light on the role of re- Police have traced a total control Covid 422 cases were reported workshop and restaurants dialogue by UN Women, their role in sensitizing com- share their beliefs,” stressed ligious leaders, while stating of 79 murder cases during on Sunday. He said so far on violation of SOPs. The in- ISLAMABAD: International Provincial Office Khyber Pa- munities in order to prevent the participating scholars. that religious leaders had this year including 23 blind travel restrictions may only 33,061 cases were report- spection teams also issued murders and arrested 204 ed from the federal capi- notices to marriage halls khtunkhwa (KP) and EVAW and eliminate GBV. They Zainab Qaisar Khan, Provin- great influence and could be effective at controlling Alliance KP as part of com- observed that, women, being cial Head UN Women KP, play a significant role in shap- culprits allegedly involved tal while 341 deaths were besides imposing fines on in these crimes the spread of Covid-19 reported from Islamabad owners of different shops. memoration of the 16 Days the most vulnerable segment said that like other parts of ing the behaviours of local when applied in a targeted Capital Territory (ICT). Commenting on the situ- of Activism against Gender of the society and deprived of the world, GBV was also ram- communities. He said, “It is Deputy Inspector General way, according to research He added 26,603 patients ation, an official of Min - Based Violence (GBV) said a their basic rights, were more pant in Pakistani society. “It essential to engage religious (DIG) (Operations) Waqar published in The Lancet had been recovered com- istry of National Health press release issued here. prone to violence followed can happen anywhere, any- scholars from different faith Uddin Syed assigned spe- Public Health journal. The pletely. Meanwhile, on the Services said that several A global campaign that runs by transgender community. time and across all classes groups, as a practical strat- cial task to Homicide Unit, new study also suggests direction of Ministry of Na- local level administrative from November 25--- Interna- “There is a need to strength- irrespective of education lev- egy, to raise awareness on Zonal Superintendents of that travel restrictions can tional Health Services, the decisions were made to tional Day for the Elimination en state-run social protection el and income status. It can gender-based violence and Police (SPs), SP (Investi- be effective in countries district administration of control the disease. of Violence against Women networks and ensure the pro- happen against boys, men, address the issue.” – APP gation), heads of all police close to a tipping point for stations of Islamabad po- exponential growth but not lice to resolve murder cas- in those where it is already es and provide relief to the spreading rapidly among families of victims, a Police the population, Medical Dai- ICCI for extending PM’s construction package official said. There was no ly reported . “We recognise alternate to life, however, that these measures carry a He said that over 70 allied industries were associated with the construction sector and boom in it was the responsibility high economic and social of police to trace the kill- cost, so it’s important that construction activities would boost the business of allied industries besides creating plenty of new jobs ers of innocent people governments use travel Muhammad Naveed Malik former Rana Qaiser, Umair Khan, Malik in Pakistan due to rapidly increas- one more year would facilitate and provide justice to the restrictions in a targeted DNA Senior Vice President ICCI, Na- Shaher Amir, Adeel Chaudhry, ing population as the country the construction of more hous- bereaved families, he said. way,” said from Mark Jit jeeb Malik President Gulberg Es- Rao Bilal Anwar and others were needed to build around 12 million es across the country, especially Following police efforts, 77 from the London School of ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas tate Agents Association, former present at the occasion. houses per year to bridge the for the low income segments of murder cases including 22 Hygiene and Tropical Med- Khan, President, Islamabad Cham- MNA Dr. Azhar Jadoon, Ch. Na- Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said that huge gap and added that exten- the society. He said that over 70 blind murders were traced icine in the UK. ber of Commerce and Industry deem ud Din Gujjar, Irfan Mew, housing demand was on the rise sion in construction package for allied industries were associated and a total of 201 alleged “Before introducing re- (ICCI) said that the real estate and with the construction sector and killers were arrested after strictions, they should take construction sector has the poten- boom in construction activities collecting forensic as well into account local infection tial to uplift the economy and put would boost the business of allied as other vital evidences. figures, epidemic growth Pakistan on the path of sustaina- industries besides creating plenty After arrests of the ac - rates, and the volume of ble economic growth, therefore, of new jobs. He said that the real cused, challans were travellers arriving from he urged that government should estate and construction sector submitted and collect- countries heavily-affected further extend PM’s construction played key roles in the econom- ed evidences were pro - by the virus,” Jit added. for another year that would attract ic development of a country and duced before the court, The authors used detailed maximum investment to Pakistan the government should provide he informed. flight data to compare the and bring a revolution in the con- more incentives to this sector for Inspector General of Po- number of expected Cov- struction industry. He said this achieving better economic growth lice (IGP) Islamabad Mu- id-19 cases arriving from while addressing as chief guest the and employment generation. He hammad Aamir Zulfiqar international flights (assum- inauguration ceremony of Asasa congratulated Ms. Attiya Liaqat, Khan and DIG (Opera- ing no travel restrictions) Real Estate and Builders launched CEO, Asasa Estate and Builders tions) Waqar Uddin Syed, with the number of infec- by Ms. Attiya Liaqat CEO, the first for launching her career in real es- also appreciated perfor- tions arising from trans- female entrepreneurs who launched tate and wished her great success. mance of police. They mission within individual a real estate company in Gulberg He stressed that the government announced to award cash countries. They produced Green, Islamabad. Ali Nawaz Awan should make more conducive pol- prizes and commendation estimates of international MNA and SAPM on CDA Affairs, icies for economic empowerment certificates to those po- travellers in May and Sep- Sheikh Amir Waheed former Presi- of women so that they could play a lice officials who success- tember 2020 based on two dent ICCI, Sardar Tahir Mehmood more effective role in the econom- fully investigated these scenarios. – APP President Federation of Realtors, ic development of the country. murder cases. Wednesday, December 09, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Heightening tensions Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Adjusting to digital life Deputy Editor: Abid Raza VEN those with the rudimentary knowledge of subconti- nental history are aware of the tensions that have existed ABC CERTIFIED Muhammad Omar Iftikhar E between Pakistan and India since 1947. The issue of Kash- Vol: 01 Issue: 219 HE world has been using the Internet for well mir lies at the centre of these tensions, and has resulted in two Email: [email protected] over two decades and applications on smart - major wars, fought in 1948 and 1965 and a more minor skirmish phones for over a decade. Their importance and in 1999. In 2003, a ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 T usability were greatly admired when lockdowns were im - was reached. This marked a period of some peace. But since then, Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad there has been a gradual return to violence, creating fears around posed in March across the world’s cities in the wake of the world that South Asia could become a nuclear flashpoint with the Covid-19 pandemic. These digital applications used both Pakistan and India possessing a sizable arsenal of nuclear on laptops, desktops, and cell phones have aided us in weapons. The situation has worsened since the election of the BJP completing our daily tasks with ease. Whether it is typ - government, led by right-wing hardliner Narendra Modi in 2014, ing a document and checking errors in it, connecting with repeated fighting over the Line of Control, and continued through video calls, purchasing products, ordering food, belligerence by India. The situation reached its worst after the booking a ride, or conducting classes for that matter. Pulwama attack in February 2019, which was followed by aircraft Such applications have enabled us to continue with our incursion by India into Pakistan. The revocation of Article 370 of life’s activities despite being under a lockdown. Millen - the Indian constitution in August last year – ending independent nials were the most attuned to using such applications status for Jammu and Kashmir – added to tensions and led to even and they adapted to this change without any hassle. more Indian violence against Kashmiris. Since then, we have seen no improvement in relations between Pakistan and India. They had been connecting with friends and classmates over Pakistan has now put forward a dossier of papers and presented such applications and social media tools and had an idea of it to the UN stating that is shows irrefutable evidence of In- how to use them when they went into isolation. The prob- dian-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan. Pakistan holds that the lem, however, was for the adults and senior citizens to adapt evidence points to the involvement of Indian consulates and to using such technologies. Although many adults already embassies located in neighbouring countries playing a role in had a smartphone, they were not properly utilizing its fea- running terrorism operations in Pakistan with the support of tures as compared to the younger generation. They had to local elements. In turn, India has accused Pakistan of sending in learn the basic concepts of using digital media applications. freedom fighters from foreign countries such as Syria into Jam- Such was the case with senior employees who had to par- mu and Kashmir. Pakistan has dismissed the charges as baseless ticipate in virtual meetings or faculty members who had to with a Foreign Office spokesperson stating that there is no truth take online classes. The need of the hour was and will be to behind them at all. Let us not forget that till now Pakistan has been disappointed over the lack of international response to its keep learning, unlearning, and relearning how to use digital complaints about Indian intervention inside Pakistani territory, media technology for effective results. with constant urging to ‘show proof’. Now that it has provided a With the Covid-19’s second wave upon us and most of the dossier, there is expectation that something will be done about offices and all of the educational institutes working on - this. At the same time, it is essential for the two countries to sit line, we must keep updating our knowledge by knowing down and talk. A failure to do so could lead to further crisis and more about the latest digital media technologies and how a more disturbing situation for the entire region. to incorporate them in our lives. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day UMAN Rights Day is annually celebrated on ment. There was an excessive and arbitrary use of delayed is Justice denied. Delayed justice is a de- Justice (R) Ali Nawaz Chowhan 10th December every year. The High Com- Exact Control List. The Supreme Court of Pakistan nial of fundamental Human Rights guaranteed by H missioner for Human Rights, as the main was unhappy on the performance of the National the constitution and thus violation of basic Human United Nations official and his office plays a major Accountability Bureau (NAB). The senate of Paki- Rights. Therefore there is a need for streamlining role in coordinating efforts for the yearly observa- stan has already moved a privilege motion against the system and case management. The Judicial tion of Human Rights. Every year a theme is given NAB. The Dawn editorial on NAB performance dat- Academies are best places for training of Judges the latest being “Stand up for the Human Rights”. ed 1st December is a charge sheet against NAB. in this context. The UN Human Rights committee In its proclamation on 10th December 1948, of the There is also spike in the Cyber Crime and Online was not satisfied with the report on the covenant of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Harassment across Pakistan. Prisons in Pakistan Civil and Political Rights, specifically in the context The General Assembly enunciated the Universal remain over crowded with occupancy rate of 134%. of extra judicial killing, enforced disappearances Declaration of Human Rights as a common stand- In Punjab about 187 prisoners on death row suffer and the use of the death penalty. I’m of the view ard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, from mental illness, seventeen people are convict- that we put a moratorium on death penalty until we to the end that every individual and every organ ed of Blasphemy. This includes Junaid Hafeez of are able to streamline our criminal justice system. of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in Bahauddin Zakariya University. There are about There has also been increase in women traffick- mind, shall strive by teaching and education to pro- 10,000 Pakistanis incarcerated in overseas Prisons. ing, over 600 women were trafficked as brides to a mote respect for these rights and freedoms and by The Supreme Court had observed that the “Jirgas” neighboring country. progressive measures, national and international, and “Panchayat” was in violation of the constitu- The child protection laws are still to be implement- to secure their universal and effective recognition tion, but these continue to function. The process ed in areas of Domestic labor and Child Marriage. The Supreme Court and observance, both among the peoples of Mem- of induction of Judges for the special courts also Violence against Transgender community continues ber States themselves and among the peoples of needs a review as we hear of allegation of miscon- unabated, same is the case with Ahmadiyya commu- had observed that the territories under their jurisdiction. duct against some. Once special judges are induct- nity as we hear of murders in KPK and Punjab. A “Jirgas” and “Panchayat” We are celebrating this day for the second year ed they are out of sight of the High Court. The qual- large number of people were found HIV-Positive, without the National Commission for the Human ity of the judgment of some of the special courts is about 80% were below the age of 15 Years. So there was in violation of the Rights. A functional body which has been made questionable. I wonder why we can’t have a unique is no protection. According to the world Air Qual- dysfunctional. Perhaps with a design. And we now Court system in the interest of Justice. ity Report for 2019, Pakistan is ranked amongst constitution, but these see manipulations for the inductions of new incum- There is decadence in respect of Criminal Justice. the worlds most polluted countries. There is acute bent of choice. On this day as we stand up for the It has been reported that the Supreme Court over- water shortage problems in Karachi. The cases of continue to function. The Human Rights we have to think of those who are turned the death penalty in large no of judgments hate speech continue to rise. The NGO’s also suf- process of induction of placed below the poverty line in Pakistan and else- between 2010-2018. The Supreme Court is bur- fered the indiscriminate brunt. There is a need for where. COVID-19 has added to their miseries. One dened with more and more cases because of defec- improving our performance in the 28 Human Rights Judges for the special of the main purposes for the creation of Pakistan tive investigations, poor judgments of the courts be- treaties. These are being implemented by the Trea- and reflected in the letters of Allama Iqbal to Quaid low including service tribunals. The whole process ty Cell headed by the Attorney General because of courts also needs a review was to remove poverty among the Muslims. In this before the plenary courts takes years to conclude. the inability and lack of capacity of the Ministry of context we have as yet to decrease our population This is impairing confidence in the judicial system Human Rights to handle treaty matters. It is hoped as we hear of allegation of living below the poverty lineThe mother of all evils. as people are taking Law into their own hands. A that the Human Rights violations now rampant will misconduct against some. The main minorities’ communities in Pakistan report on pending cases in Punjab subordinate ju- be systematically checked through advocacy, aware- complain of forced conversions in Punjab and diciary counts these at number 1,12,000, While in ness and adjudication of now many hundred cases Once special judges are Sindh. On the global gender gap index, Pakistan the Lahore High Court these were 1,65,000 cas- pending before the National Commission as it is dys- was ranked 151 out of 153 by the World Econom - es. In case of Peshawar, over 1,97,000 cases were functional. This is a pure judicial function. How can inducted they are out of ic Forum. At least 2846 cases of child abuse were pending with the District Judiciary. 40,700 cases we protect fundamental rights and Human Rights documented, this includes Gang Rapes. About were pending before Peshawar High Court. In case without a robust and dynamic judicial system? sight of the High Court. 162 mine related deaths took place last year. of Baluchistan, over 4,800 cases were pending be- – The Author is a former International The quality of the judgment There is no evidence of progress in implementation fore the High Court and about 13,000 cases were Judge of the UN at The Hague, Chief Justice of safety and health standards in the mine sector. pending before District Judiciary. of the Gambia, First Chairman of National of some of the special The countries expenditure on health is still less The Islamabad High Court had about 16,000 cas- Commission for the Human Rights Pakistan, than 1% of its GDP against the required standard of es pending. In case of Sindh, There were 83,920 Judge of the superior judiciary, courts is questionable 6%. The journalists complain about curbs on free- cases pending in the High Court and 1,78,000 cas- Co-Chair Person UNESCO, Professor dom on opinion and expression besides, harass- es pending before the District Judiciary. Justice of International Law etc. The future of Saudi-US ties in the Biden era AUDI Arabia and the US have shared a an exceptional case. This is because Saudi Arabia ma administration made and hopefully the next US Dr. Mohammed Al-Sulami long strategic alliance, ever since President is neither a banana republic nor a marginal state. administration will learn from in order to refrain S Franklin D. Roosevelt met with the found- Rather, it has great global economic and political from pushing the region into further conflict. er of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King weight. It is also the most prominent exporter of In brief, Riyadh has sufficient capacity to defend its Abdul Aziz, in 1945. Saudi-US relations have con - energy and the holder of the largest oil reserves in national interests and build good relations with the tinued to evolve in a way that serves the interests the world, while the spiritual status of the Kingdom, incoming US administration, as has always been of both countries. Although ties have sometimes with it embracing the Two Holy Mosques, gives it the case with previous US administrations, while cooled and experienced tensions, as is always the a hefty and unique position. In addition, Riyadh is enjoying privileged relations with other interna- case with political relations between countries, the a distinguished international partner in combating tional actors, such as China, Russia and the EU. relationship between the two has not fundamental- terrorism, countering it intellectually and stifling it Biden’s four-year term will not lead to a big shift ly changed. It has pivoted on strong strategic coop - financially, and is the largest contributor to the UN in the long-standing Saudi-US relations. Rather, the eration in the region and the world. Office of Counter-Terrorism. Biden administration is expected to be busy with Some analysts, however, are expecting a potential- Furthermore, Washington recognizes the influ - domestic issues, the consequences of the coro- ly significant shift in Saudi-US relations during the ence of Saudi Arabia on global energy prices. A navirus pandemic, and rebuilding Washington’s term of President-elect Joe Biden. According to recent and good example in relation to this is strained relations with Europe. their viewpoint, relations between Washington and the letter written by US shale oil companies to In relation to Iran, the Biden administration might Riyadh will deteriorate, perhaps surpassing the Trump asking him to discuss with Saudi officials seek a new nuclear agreement. However, this decline in relations witnessed during the term of the possibility of raising energy prices to a level agreement will be preceded by consultations with former President Barack Obama. This is because that serves the interests of both countries. The Washington’s Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, At the Saudi domestic Biden worked in the Obama administration and fact that the cost of extracting shale oil is double as Biden’s position on Iran’s hostile behavior and contributed to its foreign policy positions at the that of conventional oil illustrates the importance missile program is in line with Saudi Arabia’s. level, Riyadh has time. This is in addition to his close relationship of Saudi Arabia to the US domestic economy. In addition, Biden is expected to be tougher on Tur - with Obama, who played a big role in urging US vot - Besides, Middle Eastern experts who witnessed key in relation to Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s projects introduced significant ers to vote for Biden, and the president-elect’s de - the significant developments in the region that on both the European and Libyan fronts. This is cision to appoint a handful of prominent Obama-era took place during the Obama administration — in - also in line with Saudi Arabia’s position. Contrary reforms at all levels over officials to his administration. cluding the so-called Arab Spring protests, the sup - to reports in the media, I do not rule out positive While this viewpoint has gained traction in media port provided to political Islamist groups such as developments in Saudi-US relations and the signing the past five years and circles, one can boldly and definitively say that the Muslim Brotherhood, and the developments in of major deals between the two allies. Saudi-US relations will not, during the Biden ad - Arab-Israeli relations — know that it will be almost Lastly, we must keep in mind that the statements many of the allegations ministration, achieve the same highs as witnessed impossible to turn back the clock. In fact, many made during election campaigns should not be tak- during Donald Trump’s term. This is for several controversial issues and topics from that period en too seriously, as they are primarily projected that the Democrats reasons. Saudi Arabia was President Trump’s first have become much clearer to the Arab public, par- to persuade voters. The comparison of Trump’s foreign destination after taking office and, on his ticularly Saudi society. statements against Saudi Arabia during his election hurled at Riyadh are now watch, Saudi-US relations witnessed great harmo- At the Saudi domestic level, Riyadh has introduced campaign with his positions after his arrival in the redundant. Historically, ny in terms of several economic, security, political significant reforms at all levels over the past five White House provides a telling example. In fact, and geopolitical issues. This level of harmony may years and many of the allegations that the Demo - this sort of rhetoric is a regular feature of every the US Democrats and be described as exceptional, even in the framework crats hurled at Riyadh are now redundant. Histori - election campaign. Perhaps former Saudi Ambassa- of the strong relations that exist between the two cally, the US Democrats and the left have focused dor to the US Prince Bandar bin Sultan’s descrip - the left have focused countries. Nevertheless, if we take a wider and on specific issues like human rights. They have tion of the election campaign period as “silly sea - more comprehensive view of the history of rela - also pushed for regional negotiations and political son” is apt in this regard. on specific issues tions and common interests between Riyadh and settlements without offering firm solutions to re- – Dr. Mohammed Al-Sulami is Head of the Washington, over more than seven decades, we will gional problems. Rather, they have primarily want- International Institute for Iranian Studies like human rights find that the Biden administration is unlikely to be ed to leave a legacy. This is a mistake that the Oba - (Rasanah). Twitter: @mohalsulami IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, December 09, 2020 UN declares Briefs Dec. 27 int’l epidemic NZ Health preparedness officials clear Day Pakistan squad DNA WASHINGTON: The UN on Sports Desk Monday declared Dec. 27 as the “International Day of Ep- CHRISTCHURCH: New idemic Preparedness” as the Zealand public health offi- coronavirus has taken over a cials have cleared almost million lives since emerging the entire Pakistan cricket nearly a year ago. squad to leave their man- The General Assembly pro- aged isolation facilities later claimed the day “to high- on Tuesday. New Zealand light the importance of the Cricket had said on Monday prevention of, preparedness that the squad, which has for and partnerships against been tested for COVID-19 epidemics,” said the UN in five times since arriving two a statement. The adoption weeks ago, was scheduled came days after hundreds of to leave isolation on Tues- world leaders took part in a day pending final approval virtual special session of the from local health officials. international body in response “After extensive testing and to COVID-19. They demanded completion of their time urgent action to guarantee eq- in managed isolation in uitable distribution of corona- Christchurch, the Canter- virus vaccines during their ad- bury DHB medical officer dresses Thursday and Friday. of health is satisfied these Vietnam’s UN Ambassador people pose a very low risk Dang Dinh Quy introduced to the community,” the the text, saying COVID 19 is Health Ministry said in a not the first pandemic, nor will statement. One unidentified it be the last. “The pandemic member of the 53-strong caught us off guard, but it also squad, however, would stay has served as a wake up call for in the facility after he tested improving our preparedness,” positive on day six of their he said in the statement. mandatory 14-day isolation. Worldwide, the death toll from One member of the squad COVID-19 has surpassed 1.5 also repeatedly tested neg- million since the virus was ative in isolation but had first detected in Wuhan, China been in quarantine in Auck- in December last year. land after showing signs of ISLAMABAD: Ali Alizada, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan has met with Nabeel Munir, Additional Secretary The number of infections to- infection when they arrived. UN & EC of MOFA of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. – DNA tals more than 67.5 million Six tested positive for COV- and recoveries over 43 million, ID-19 upon arrival while according to the latest figures four others were identified from US-based Johns Hopkins as positive during their iso- University. lation, although those cases were considered “histori- cal”, the Ministry said. ‘Long way apart’ from EU 2,885 new The squad are scheduled to fly to Queenstown later on cases Tuesday for an intra-squad reported in game before the first of three T20I matches on De- on Brexit talk, says Johnson Pakistan cember 18. The team will then play a two-test series “It is looking very difficult at the moment. We will do our level best. I would say to From Page 01 from December 26. everybody there are great options ahead for our country.” Operation Centre (NCOC). No COVID affected person was on er this week. “It is looking very ance and fisheries,” the pair said Barnier and UK counterpart Da- ventilator in Balochistan and Australia Foreign Desk difficult at the moment. We will in a joint statement. “We asked vid Frost were due to hold another Gilgit Baltistan (GB) while 336 wins to stop do our level best. I would say to our chief negotiators and their session on Tuesday in Brussels, to ventilators were occupied else- LONDON: Prime Minister Boris everybody there are great options teams to prepare an overview of review their progress and draw up where in Pakistan, out of 1,765 India series Johnson said on Tuesday that Brit- ahead for our country.” Asked the remaining differences to be a report for their leaders. allocated for COVID-19 pa- ain and the European Union re- if he would try to do a deal right discussed in a physical meeting in “Both sides will undertake ad- tients. Some 33,610 tests were sweep main far apart, as he prepares to up until the wire, Johnson said: Brussels in the coming days.” ditional efforts to reach a deal,” conducted across the country SYDNEY: CAustralia held head to Brussels to try to salvage “Yeah, of course.” “We’re always It was not immediately clear Germany’s Europe minister Mi- on Monday, including 12,442 on for a thrilling 12-run vic- a post-Brexit trade deal. hopeful but you know there may whether Johnson’s visit would be chael Roth said. “We want to reach in Sindh, 10,735 in Punjab, tory in a dead-rubber final “I am always hopeful, but I have come a moment when we have to a separate event, or whether he a deal, but not at any price. What 4,159 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa T20-international against to be honest with you, the situa- acknowledge that it’s time to draw might be slotted in before an EU we need is political will in London. (KP), 5,019 in Islamabad Capi- tion at the moment is tricky,” he stumps and that’s just the way it the EU’s single market on Decem- summit on Thursday, with the 27 “Let me be very clear: our future tal Territory (ICT), 403 in Ba- India Tuesday despite an ber 31 – Johnson held a phone call imperious knock of 85 from said, touring a hospital in London is,” said Johnson, referring to a EU leaders meeting in person. relationship is based on trust and lochistan, 504 in GB, and 348 for Britain’s historic rollout of a cricketing term for the end of play. with von der Leyen late on Mon- The announcement of Johnson’s confidence. It is precisely this con- in AJK. Around 370,451 peo- Virat Kohli. Once the Indi- day and secured an invitation to an skipper was out 11 balls coronavirus vaccine. “Our friends “We will prosper mightily under trip came after a pessimistic day fidence which is at stake in our ne- ple have recovered from the have to understand the UK has any version and if we have to go head over in person. of talks, during which EU negoti- gotiations right now.” In one olive disease so far across Pakistan from the finish, his team’s “We agreed that the conditions for hopes diminished and they left the EU to exercise democratic for an Australian solution then ator Michel Barnier told sceptical branch, the UK government said making it a significant count control. We are a long way apart that’s fine too.” After the nego- finalising an agreement are not members of the European Par- it was ready to revoke clauses in with over 86 percent recovery failed to sweep the series there due to the remaining signif- after wins in the opening still,” he added, ahead of face-to- tiating teams’ latest session in liament that Wednesday was the Brexit legislation that have pro- ratio of the affected patients. face talks with EU commission Brussels – and with just over icant differences on three critical effective deadline for a solution voked legal action by the EU and Since the pandemic out- two games. Matthew Wade issues: level playing field, govern- hit his highest T20 score of chief Ursula von der Leyen lat- three weeks until Britain leaves ahead of the summit. undermined trust in London. break, a total of 423,179 80, while an eventful Glenn cases were detected so far, Maxwell half-century lifted including AJK 7,390, Ba- Australia to 186 for five af- lochistan 17,501, GB 4,746, ter India won the toss. Lukashenko slams ICT 33,061, KP 50,078, India were 174 for seven Punjab 124,191 and Sindh in reply. Maxwell survived 186,212. two reviews, was caught off olympic ban a no-ball, and had a six pre- Japan begins vented by the athletic Sanju Samson fielding over the amid protests space capsule rope before finishing with MINSK: Belarusian President the crackdown. Speaking on 54 off 36 balls. analysis Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday, Lukashenko threat- TOKYO: Scientists in Japan Tuesday threatened to take the ened to sue IOC President on Tuesday began analysing S. Korea International Olympic Com- Thomas Bach and other mittee (IOC) to court for ban- top officials. “We need to a capsule sent back to Earth inks deal to ning him from Olympic events go to court. Let Bach and by a probe, hoping to find over athlete discrimination. the gang explain what my asteroid material that could vaccinate Olympic chiefs on Monday fault is,” Lukashenko said offer clues on how the uni- 44M people cracked down on the Belarus in remarks released by his verse was formed. National Olympic Committee, office. “I haven’t taken part Officials from Japan’s space ASEOUL: South Korea has headed by Lukashenko, for dis- in these events for 25 years agency said they were jubi- secured early access of criminating against its athletes and will survive in the fu- lant about the successful COVID-19 vaccines devel- for their political views. ture. But have you gathered return of the capsule, which oped by four pharmaceuti- Since Lukashenko’s controver- all the countries and made a landed in Australia on Sun- cal companies and from a sial re-election to a sixth term decision? Ok I will survive, day after separating from global vaccine project for 44 in August Belarus has been in but why are you involving the Hayabusa-2 probe. million people, the health the throes of its worst political children?”. Lukashenko’s son “I’m genuinely appreciative ministry said Tuesday. crisis in modern history, with Viktor, 45, is the first vice-pres- of the fact that the capsule The Ministry of Health and protesters taking to the streets ident of the NOC. In October, came back, after a 5.24 bil- Welfare said it has preor- and authorities cracking down the IOC launched an investiga- lion-kilometre round-trip,” dered 64 million doses of hard on the opposition. tion into claims by Belarusian project manager Yuichi Tsu- vaccines by four drugmak- A number of prominent Be- athletes who said they were da told reporters. ers -- AstraZeneca Inc., larusian athletes have sup- being discriminated by the Scientists hope it will yield Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson’s ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz briefs the ported Lukashenko’s critics country’s authorities due to up to 0.1 grams of material Janssen and Moderna -- for media persons about the decisions taken in the Federal Cabinet Meeting. – DNA and demanded an end to their political views. – APP collected from the asteroid 34 million people. Ryugu some 300 million The World Health Organi- kilometres from Earth -- zation’s global vaccine pro- though they won’t know for ject, known as COVAX, will sure until they look inside. supply the vaccine of Astra- “I’m really looking forward Zeneca, Pfizer and Sanopi Mirziyoyev’s greeting remark on the constitution Day to seeing (the samples) for 10 million people. with my own eyes,” Tsuda The government will each Today, relying on this enormous power, our people courageously overcome hard trials and selflessly said. But that isn’t expect- purchase 20 million doses work for the sake of building a new Uzbekistan – a free, comfortable and prosperous life in the country ed to happen before at least from AstraZeneca, Pfizer next week, with a series of and Moderna, which requires our society, the mindset of people ple, social justice and humanism our lem, more than 13 thousand of our steps required first to en- two shots, and buy 4 million DNA has radically changed in political, le- Constitution is imbued with. First compatriots were granted keys to sure the material is not con- doses from Johnson & John- gal and socio-economic terms, and of all, our every effort is aimed to new apartments this year alone. In taminated. son’s Janssen, which requires TASHKENT: I sincerely congrat- every one of our fellow countrymen secure and realize every person’s addition, a beautiful and modern For now, the capsule is “in a one shot. The ministry said ulate you on a remarkable holiday and women makes a commendable rights guaranteed by the Basic Law town with multi-storey buildings secure location” at a space it has already signed a deal – the 28th anniversary of the Con- input into the advancement of our to receive qualified medical services and social infrastructure has been centre in Sagamihara, south with AstraZeneca and will ink stitution of the Republic of Uzbeki- nation. All this is indicative of the and robust social protection. built for the families affected by the of Tokyo, agency director contracts with three other stan, and express my deep respect vitality and tremendous potential During the pandemic, priority is disaster at Sardoba reservoir. Im- general Hitoshi Kuninaka companies later this month, and the best of wishes. Unfortunate- of our Basic Law. Today, relying on placed on protecting public health, bursement of initial payments for said. “Now we move to the adding it has set aside 1.3 ly, this year, due to the coronavirus this enormous power, our people helping out citizens who lost their housing for more than 1,000 wom- matter-analysis phase,” he trillion won (US$1.2 billion) pandemic, we are not able to hold courageously overcome hard trials jobs, and entrepreneurs. The estab- en who find themselves in difficult said. The samples -- col- of its budget for the vaccine large-scale celebrations occasioned and selflessly work for the sake lished Anti-Crisis Fund has raised life situations is also among the kind lected last year -- are hoped purchase. The preordered to the Constitution Day. Yet despite of building a new Uzbekistan – a 10 trillion soums, which is directed actions. In the course of spearhead- to include both surface vaccines, enough to cover 88 this, with all our hearts do we feel free, comfortable and prosperous intricate times when the world has at providing financial support for ing proactive gender policy, acceler- dust and pristine material percent of the nation’s popu- the joy and splendor of this holiday. life in the country. Indisputably, been changing rapidly, the system the healthcare system, social infra- ated work continues to improve the lation, will be shipped as early stirred up when Hayabusa-2 It is marked with special enthusi- these achievements, themselves I have just mentioned, built on the structure, population and enterpris- social and political status of women. fired an “impactor” into as February, but the ministry asm in work teams, educational in- an outcome of the extensive legal es. During the passing year, more All of this helps to mitigate the nega- said it has not yet decided norms of the Constitution, has fully Ryugu. Scientists hope they stitutions and mahallas. Four years opportunities enshrined in our Con- justified itself in overcoming diverse than 500 thousand entrepreneurs tive impact of the pandemic and the can shed light on how the when to kickstart the vacci- ago, relying on the provisions and stitution, make us all feel specially and over 8 million citizens have resulting economic and social crisis, nation program. “As devel- trials and addressing new threats, formation of the universe principles of our Basic Law, we proud. On the basis of the consti- the pandemic in particular, and in been provided with benefits in the as well as to bolster the confidence of unfolded, as well as on the opments of vaccines are not adopted the Actions Strategy and tutional norm “The people are the amount of about 34 trillion soums, our citizens in the future. Extensive yet completed, and there are eliminating the consequences of origins of life on Earth. started delivering on extensive, ac- sole source of state power”, an ef- an additional 2.6 trillion soums were efforts are undertaken to ensure in still concerns over their safety natural and man-made disasters The space agency has begun celerated democratic reforms. They fective and sustainable system is be- assigned to augment the size of so- practice the constitutional principle of and efficacy, we will flexibly de- that took place earlier in the year in carefully processing the cap- have been built on the 7 amend- ing formed to ensure the supremacy cial benefits, material assistance justice. Thus, in order to reduce pov- cide the vaccination schedule Bukhara and Syrdarya regions. sule, beginning by collecting ments made to the Constitution, of the Constitution and laws, where- We have been implementing sys- and boost employment. erty, new effective mechanisms of so- gas inside. It will be opened considering various factors,” 5 codes and about 250 laws as the Health Minister Park Neung- by it is not the people who serve temic democratic reforms that are Within the framework of the Af- cial support are being introduced. In later under strict conditions, legal foundation. hoo said in a briefing. – APP government bodies, but the latter irreversible and designed to ensure fordable Housing State Program, accordance with home visit studies including a nitrogen-filled Over the past brief span of time, serve the former. Amid the current the principles of power of the peo- once the most pressing social prob- conducted to enquire into the prob- box for the capsule. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, December 09, 2020 Indonesia Briefs reports EU delegation 5,292 cases, visits Gaza 133 deaths JAKARTA: The COVID-19 amid virus cases in Indonesia rose outbreak by 5,292 within one day to 586,842, with the death toll adding by 133 to 18,000, Foreign Desk the Health Ministry said GAZA CITY: A European on Tuesday. According to Union delegation arrived in the ministry, 4,295 more the Gaza Strip on Tuesday people were discharged to assess the health situa- from hospitals, bringing tion in the Palestinian ter- the total number of recov- ritory amid a coronavirus ered patients to 483,497. outbreak. The delegation The virus has spread to visited the European Hos- all the country’s 34 prov- pital in Gaza for treatment inces. Specifically, within of COVID-19 patients as the past 24 hours, Jakarta part of his tour in the strip. recorded 1,194 new cases, It will also visit EU-funded Central Java 768, West projects in Gaza and meet representatives of the terri- Java 731, East Java 542 tory’s civil society. and East Kalimantan 256. The EU said in a statement No more new positive cas- on Monday that the visit es were found in Maluku aims to show solidarity with province. – APP the residents of Gaza and to review the health situation in the Palestinian enclave. Sao Paolo Gaza has been struggling to curb the coronavirus sets first outbreak amid a shortage date to start of medicines and medical supplies due to the 13-year vaccinations Israeli blockade. Health authorities in Gaza have re- ported around 25,500 virus Web Desk infections, including 149 deaths, since March. SAO PAULO: Brazil’s most BAKU: Group photo of winners of the 6th Kazan OIC youth entrepreneurship forum. Pakistani participant Javeria populous and affluent Australia Shakeel took 2nd position and got 7000$ money award by Eurasian Regional Center of ICYF. – DNA state will start vaccinating its 46 million residents on pushes plan Jan. 25, in the first con- crete announcement of its to force tech kind in Latin America. firms to pay Shots of the Chinese devel- ‘Bharat Bandh’: Indian farmers oped CoronaVac will first for news be given to healthcare pro- fessionals, people over 60 years old and the indige- Web Desk strike to press for demands nous population, Governor CANBERRA: Australia fi- Joao Doria said at a press nalised plans on Tuesday conference on Monday. to make Facebook Inc and Thousands of farmers, mostly from the “grain bowl of India” in the northern states of The priority groups, which Alphabet Inc’s Google pay Haryana and Punjab, have blocked three key highways linking Delhi to neighbouring make up about 9 million its media outlets for news people, will start getting content, a world-first move states and refuse to move until the government accepts their demands the shots on Jan. 25 — the aimed at protecting inde- gradually lead to the government linking Delhi to neighbouring states parties declared their support for one mands and revoke the laws.” Roads anniversary of the state’s pendent journalism that has Foreign Desk withdrawing the current guaranteed and refuse to move until the govern- of the biggest protests in decades. and rail lines were blocked across capital city — with the the been strongly opposed by second dose coming on the internet giants. price mechanism under which it buys ment accepts their demands. “As many as 475 unions of farmers the country despite deployment of NEW DELHI: Tens of thousands of Feb. 15. Vaccinations of Under laws to go to parlia- agricultural produce from farmers. It is not just Punjab and Haryana that from all the states and union terri- police in Delhi and other parts of Indian farmers camping on the out- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has have farmers unhappy with these tories have supported the call for the country. The governing Bhara- the elderly population will ment this week, Treasurer go until late March, with Josh Frydenberg said the skirts of the capital city, New Delhi, defended the three laws passed in laws. “Protest against the farm laws the Bharat Bandh,” said Darshan tiya Janata Party (BJP) accused for more than a week have launched September, saying they will boost are going in every state,” Hannan Pal, a farmer leader who has par- opposition parties of opportunism, dates varying depending Big Tech firms must nego- on age. Sao Paulo, which tiate with local publishers a “Bharat Bandh” (nationwide gen- private investment in the moribund Mollah, a Communist Party of India ticipated in talks with the govern- while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind eral strike) to demand the scrapping agriculture sector and boost farm in- (Marxist) leader and general secre- ment. “We have given this call for Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi party (Com- recorded the first case of and broadcasters how much the virus in Latin Amer- they pay for content that ap- of three farm laws they say will hurt come. Thousands of farmers, mostly tary of the All India Kisan Sabha, told shutdown to put more pressure on mon Man Party) claimed the Del- pears on their platforms. If their livelihood and benefit only from the “grain bowl of India” in the Al Jazeera. Farmer associations and the government and we the farm- hi chief minister had been placed ica and has been the ep- they cannot strike a deal, a corporations. Farmer leaders say northern states of Haryana and Pun- trade unions from other regions have ers’ organisations are hopeful that “under house arrest” to prevent icenter of the pandemic government-appointed arbi- the laws are pro-corporate and will jab, have blocked three key highways joined the agitation and opposition the government will accept our de- him from joining the protests. in Brazil, is leading the trator will decide for them. region when it comes to “This is a huge reform, this obtaining a vaccine. The is a world first and the world local government closed is watching what happens Joe Biden picks an agreement with China’s here in Australia,” Fryden- EU leaders run out of Sinovac Biotech Ltd. to im- berg told reporters in the ex-General Austin as port ready-made vaccines capital, Canberra. and produce more locally “Our legislation will help in partnership with Insti- ensure that the rules of defence secretary patience with Erdogan tuto Butantan.In the rest the digital world mirror the military leadership of the port before EU meetings decided at an EU leaders’ when Turkey resumed its gas of the country, a national rules of the physical world Pentagon. Although many Foreign Desk then redeploying it when summit on Dec. 10-11. They exploration off Cyprus in Oc- immunization plan is in the … and ultimately sustain previous defence secre- the meetings are over. are expected to target areas tober after a brief pause. final stages of preparation, our media landscape.” The taries have served briefly ANKARA: European lead- EU foreign ministers met of Turkey’s economy linked “There have been too many Health Minister Eduardo law amounts to the strong- ers have run out of patience on Monday and said enough to hydrocarbon exploration, provocations,” German For- Pazuello said last week. est check of the tech giants’ in the military, only two – George C Marshall and with Recep Tayyip Erdogan was enough. “There are although France and the eign Minister Heiko Maas The first batches of Astra- market power globally, and and are ready to impose James Mattis – have been limits even to German pa- European Parliament are said on Monday. Zeneca Plc’s shot should follows three years of in- sanctions on Turkey at the career officers. Marshall tience,” one diplomat said. leading calls for wider and Turkish officials said Greece begin to arrive in January quiry and consultation, ulti- end of this week. or February, he said. also served as secretary of “It was made clear that tougher measures. was “the spoiled child of Eu- mately spilling into a public The Turkish president has there should be a response Tensions flared in August rope” and Turkey would not While the Sao Paulo gov- state. Like Mattis, Austin brawl in August when the angered the EU with what to Turkey,” Greek Foreign when Erdogan sent the Oruc be intimidated. “These deci- ernment has said the shot Foreign Desk would need to obtain a con- US companies warned it the bloc called a “cat and Minister Nikos Dendias Reis to map out energy-drill- sions, sanctions or what - is safe and effective, re- may stop them from offering gressional waiver to serve mouse” game over oil ex- WASHINGTON: US Pres- said, because it had “con- ing prospects in Greek wa- ever else, will not con - sults from a phase 3 trial their services in Australia. as defence secretary. ploration in Greek waters, tinued its delinquent be- ters. Germany had hoped tribute to the solution of are still not ready. State Facebook Australia manag- ident-elect Joe Biden has Congress intended civil- with Erdogan recalling the havior.” The exact nature to mediate between Athens issues,” Foreign Minister health officials expect to ing director Will Easton said chosen Lloyd Austin, who ian control of the military survey vessel Oruc Reis to of the sanctions will be and Ankara, but was angered Mevlut Cavusoglu said. on Tuesday the company helped spearhead the US file paperwork with the na- when it created the posi- tion’s health regulator An- would review the legislation invasion of Iraq in 2003 tion of secretary of defence visa by Dec. 15, later than and “engage through the up- and rose to head the US in 1947 and prohibited a Sheikh Sabah the initial timeline of the coming parliamentary pro- Central Command, as the recently retired military of- Jacinda Ardern apologizes first week of December. cess with the goal of landing first Black defence sec- ficer from holding the posi- reappointed on a workable framework retary, US media report- tion. Austin graduated from to support Australia’s news ed. A veteran of conflicts the US Military Academy Kuwait PM US to ecosystem”. A representa- for mosque attacks ‘failings’ in Iraq and Afghanistan, at West Point in 1975 and tive for Google declined to the retired four-star army Foreign Desk managed, establishing a new approve comment on Tuesday, say- served 41 years in uniform. general, 67, beat out the Biden has known Austin at DNA national intelligence and Arizona mine ing the company had yet to KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s security agency and a pro- see the final version of the favourite for the job, for- least since the general’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ah- mer under-secretary of de- years leading US and coa- WELLINGTON: New Zea- posal for the police to better land deal proposed law. mad al-Sabah has reappoint- land’s prime minister on identify and respond to hate fence Michele Flournoy, lition troops in Iraq while ed Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid amid pressure on Biden Biden was vice president. Tuesday apologized for fail- crimes. “The commission UN resolution al-Sabah as prime minister ings in the lead-up to the made no findings that these Web Desk to nominate more minor- Austin was commander in following parliamentary 2019 Christchurch terrorist issues would have stopped NEW YORK: US President urges Russia to ities for positions in his Baghdad of the Multination- polls in the Gulf Arab state, cabinet. Flournoy would attacks, as a royal commis- the attack. But these were Donald Trump’s outgoing al Corps-Iraq in 2008 when which is facing its worst sion made recommendations have been the first wom- failings nonetheless and for administration is set to withdraw from Barack Obama was elected economic crisis in decades. to prevent such attacks in the that I apologize,” Jacinda Ard- an to serve as defence approve a controversial president, and he returned Sheikh Nawaf asked Sheikh future. Brenton Tarrant, an ern said after the release of Crimea secretary. Biden had also to lead US troops from 2010 land swap this month that Sabah to nominate mem- Australian white suprema- prevented, were presented the report. She said that in would give Rio Tinto Ltd considered Jeh Johnson, through 2011. Austin also bers of a new cabinet for cist, killed 51 people and in- in parliament. The 792-page order to ensure all New Zea- a former Pentagon gen- and partners more than Monitoring Desk served in 2012 as the first approval, state media said jured 40 more at the Al Noor report, which took about landers are safer, the govern- 9.7 square kilometres eral counsel and former Black vice chief of staff of on Tuesday. While the emir Mosque and Linwood Islamic 18 months to compile, has ment has agreed in principle NEW YORK: The UN Gen- secretary of homeland de- (2,400 acres) to build an the army. A year later he has the final say in state Centre on March 15, 2019. identified deficiencies in the with all 44 recommendations Arizona copper mine, even eral Assembly on Tuesday fence. As a career military assumed command of US matters, the prime minister He was sentenced to life in firearms licensing system, as contained in the report. though the project would adopted a resolution calling officer, Austin is likely to on Russia to end its occupa- Central Command, where traditionally helps navigate prison this August without well as “inappropriate con- “Muslim New Zealanders destroy religious and cul- tion of Crimea and to with- face opposition from some he fashioned and began the often tense relationship the possibility of a parole. centration of resources” on should be safe. Anyone who tural sites sacred to Native draw from Ukraine. in Congress and in the de- implementing a US mil- between the government and The findings of a royal com- the part of security agencies. calls New Zealand home, Americans. Tribal leaders “It urges the Russian Fed- fence establishment who itary strategy for rolling Parliament, where opposition mission inquiry, which was It has made a list of rec- regardless of race, religion, and other critics allege eration, as the occupying believe in drawing a clear back ISIL (ISIS) fighters candidates made gains in Sat- formed to find out whether ommendations, including sex or sexual orientation that the US government is Power, to immediately, com- line between civilian and in Iraq and Syria. urday’s legislative vote. the attack could have been changes to how firearms are should be safe.” fast-tracking the environ- pletely and unconditionally mental review process be- withdraw its military forc- fore Trump is replaced by es from Crimea and end President-elect Joe Biden its temporary occupation next month, charges the of the territory of Ukraine Manama dialogue sparks new thinking about Iran government and Rio Tinto without delay,” the UN deny. The land swap, out- said in a statement on the “We warn the UN and peace-supporting countries that if they don’t curb war criminal Haftar and stop lined in US government nonbinding resolution. The documents, reflects the representative of Ukraine his recklessness, we may withdraw from the 5+5 military agreement,” Namroush said in statements tension between the in- who introduced the related creasing global attention text said that by occupying cited by the media office of the government’s “Volcano of Rage” Operation on the rights of Indigenous Crimea, Russia is violat- Military experts went into some times using proxies to carry out such prehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ment,” but added that “back to full peoples and the need to ing international law, and Foreign Desk detail about how their combined attacks. Soon after the Iranian revolu- as it stands is no longer enough as compliance is not enough. We have to boost metals production threatening “peace and forces in the Gulf region have de- tion of 1979, Tehran started utilizing a basis for engagement with Iran. address the role of Iran in the region to power electric vehicles security well beyond the MANAMA: The Manama Dialogue terred Iran’s maritime provoca- unconventional tactics and strategies, There needs to be more precision on and we also have to address the chal- and reduce global carbon Black Sea region.” In the concluded on Sunday after two days tions, which were common a few many of which are unlawful, to train, timelines, inspections, enrichment lenges which are posed by the ballis- emissions. Copper is used meantime, the Russian side of intensive discussions, mostly in years ago but have now been kept arm and indoctrinate terrorists and levels and safety standards. More tic missile program of Iran.” to make solar panels, wind called the text “politicized” person, with its usual focus on Gulf in check. The conventional military religious militias to penetrate neigh- importantly, it has to have a stronger There was less certainty on the turbines and EV batteries. and added that Crimean peo- security. American, Asian and Euro- superiority of the Gulf Cooperation boring countries. Those efforts inten- regime to curb Iran’s ballistic missile sequencing of steps. Prince Turki The San Carlos Apache ple had decided their future pean officials and experts shared with Council (GCC) and its American sified after the 2011 Arab Spring and program and regional activities. Even Al‐Faisal asked pointedly: “If you go Tribe says the mine – one via a referendum. Russia and their Gulf counterparts strikingly and British partners has, in gener- especially after the conclusion of the Germany, which had been among the back to the nuclear deal with lifting of the largest of its kind Ukraine have been at logger- similar assessments of the region’s in the US – would destroy heads since 2014 when Rus- al, deterred Iran from starting or nuclear deal in 2015. Now, Iran has most passionate about the JCPOA, the economic and financial sanctions, security threats and how to address land considered the home sia annexed Crimea after a provoking a conventional war. added drones and cyberwarfare to its now appears to favor this enlarged why would Iran accommodate you controversial referendum. them in the coming year, with a To offset this allied military superi- arsenal, upgraded its ballistic missile approach to “update the agreement.” by dealing with regional and missile of religious deities and Turkey as well as the UN new administration in Washington ority, Iran has resorted to asymmet- program, and has developed other, Miguel Berger, permanent secretary issues?” Therefore, some appeared sites used for tribal cere- General Assembly viewed and taking into account how Iran ric warfare, including its attacks on non-militarized, tactics. of the German Foreign Ministry, said to favor starting with full compliance, monies, including one to the annexation as illegal. has conducted itself since signing Saudi oil facilities in 2019 and other There was a consensus at the Mana- he favored going back to “full compli- followed by negotiations on upgrad- celebrate teenage girls the nuclear deal in 2015. civilian targets in the country, at ma discussions that the Joint Com- ance of Iran under the nuclear agree- ing the agreement. who have come of age. IslamabadWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2020 P | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Court Briefs Pak among top five with most declares Pakistan Navy Nusrat as proclaimed celebrates offender 62nd investment in H1 of 2020: WB Gwadar Day The report had termed the current year’s Private Participation in Infrastructure DNA LAHORE: Accountability as unprecedented because of COVID-19 which has brought many sectors, court on Tuesday has de- DNA clared Pakistan Muslim KARACHI: Pakistan Navy including infrastructure, to a near standstill League-Nawaz (PML-N) celebrated 62nd Gwadar because of COVID-19 which has the world to reach financial clo- especially in Pakistan and Bangla- Renewable energy continued to president Shehbaz Sha- Day with traditional fer- DNA brought many sectors, including sure in the first half-year of 2020. desh. Nevertheless, investment lev- play a significant role in new ener- rif’s wife Nusrat Shahbaz vour to mark the merger of infrastructure, to a near standstill. he coal power project was devel- els saw a 33 percent dip from the gy-generation projects. Of US$9.3 as proclaimed offender in Gwadar with Pakistan. The ISLAMABAD: Pakistan for the Since the beginning of 2020, ex- oped under the umbrella of the first half-year of 2019 levels. billion worth of electricity-genera- money laundering case. Day was celebrated every first time has become one of isting infrastructure projects were China-Pakistan Economic Corridor In the first half of 2020, the ener- tion projects, 67 percent (US$6.2 During the hearing, the year whereas various activ- the five countries in the world delayed or canceled due to supply (CPEC). It is part of an effort by the gy sector outpaced the transport billion) of investments were in judge said the 30-day dead- ities were held at Gwadar with the most investment in chain disruptions, travel and ship- Government of Pakistan to improve sector, attracting US$15.1 billion renewables. The most popular line that was given to Nus- under the auspices of Paki- the first half-year of 2020, a ping restrictions, and other obsta- energy security and reduce the av- across 73 projects. This account- renewable technology in the first rat Shahbaz to appear be- stan Navy and Commander World Bank report said. cles. Total commitments in the erage cost of power generation by ed for 69 percent of global PPI half of 2020 was solar, thanks to a fore the court has expired. Coast (COMCOAST), Vice “Pakistan had the fourth highest first half of 2020 stood at US$21.9 transitioning from oil to coal. investments. The transport sector strong renewable-energy program Accused have to present Admiral Zahid llyas graced investment commitments–a new billion across 128 projects in 34 The report added that the South received US$4.5 billion across 17 in Vietnam. Next most popular was arguments on the testimo- the occasion as Chief entrant to the top five countries countries, a decline of 56 percent Asian Region (SAR) was the re- projects, accounting for 20 per- onshore wind technology, mainly nies of National Accounta- Guest, said a Pakistan Navy this year—with US$1.9 billion from the same period in 2019. gion with the second highest H1 cent of investment commitments due to high investments in Brazil. bility Bureau’s (NAB) wit- press release. of investment commitments, COVID-19 has significantly de- 2020 investment level (US$4.9 bil- in the first half of 2020. Investment appeared to be large- nesses by themselves now, The Chief Guest while in- accounting for 0.69 percent of creased financial closures of lion), driven by Pakistan (US$1.9 The water sector attracted US$1.3 ly debt driven, based on available the judge remarked. teracting with the notables, GDP,” the Private Participation investment projects across the billion), India (US$1.8 billion), billion over 21 projects, and the financing information. Interesting- On the occasion, Shehbaz highlighted Pakistan Navy’s in Infrastructure (PPI) 2020 Half globe, particularly in the East Asia and Bangladesh (US$1.2 billion). municipal solid waste sector re- ly, institutional investors played a Sharif said that he was commitment for the devel- Yearly Report said. and Pacific (EAP) region. In the past few years, China has been ceived US$889 million across large role, with 28 percent of total selected as Punjab Chief opment of coastal region. The report had termed the cur- The Thar power plant in Pakistan an active infrastructure sponsor, 17 projects. No information and investment coming from institu- Minister three times to He also underscored rig- rent year’s Private Participation in and the pipeline in Mexico were speeding up slow progress on major communication technology (ICT) tional sources, especially in a nat- work for the prosperity of orous efforts of Pakistan Infrastructure as unprecedented the only two megaprojects around infrastructure projects in South Asia, projects were recorded. ural gas project in Mexico. the province. Navy to ensure Maritime Security of Gwadar Port and China Pakistan Eco- Pak, China trade nomic Corridor (CPEC). In the historical context, Gwadar was formally hand- increases over ed over to Pakistan in 1958 by Oman. US $ 3570 mln Initially, a Naval platoon ISLAMABAD: China topped the list of countries from led by the then Lieutenant where Pakistan imported different products during the Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey of first four months of the current financial year (2020-21), Pakistan Navy landed at followed by United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. Gwadar and unfurled Paki- The total imports from China during July-October (2020- stan’s flag. The day was started by an 21) were recorded at US $ 3570.360 million against the impressive Flag Hoisting US $ 3145.098 million during July-October (2019-21), Ceremony held at PNS showing an increase of 13.52 percent during the period, AKRAM, Gwadar. according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Various activities were or- This was followed by UAE, where from Pakistan imported ganized by Pakistan Navy goods worth US $ 2188.122 million against the imports of including conduct of boat US $ 2468.414 million last year, showing negative growth of rally, Hovercraft maneu- 11.35 percent. Singapore was the at third top country from vers, demonstrations by where Pakistan imported products worth US $ 871.086 mil- Special Service Group lion against the imports of US $ 727.840 million last year, (Navy) and Naval Aviation showing growth of 19.74 percent, SBP data revealed. at the beach front. Among other countries, Pakistani imports from Saudi Ara- The enthusiasm of the lo- bia stood at US $ 634.207 million against US $ 505.339 cals remained prodigious million during last year, showing growth of 25.50 percent wherein large number of while the imports from United State of America (USA) were spectators enjoyed the recorded at US $ 573.501 million against US $ 523.520 mil- events. Gwadar Day cel- lion last year, showing increase of 9.54 percent, the data ebrations were aimed at revealed. The imports from Kuwait were recorded at US $ rekindling the awareness 376.881 million against US $ 365.169 million where as the about the history of Gwa- ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner of Maldives Farzana Zahir in a meeting imports from South Korea were recorded at US $ 338.495 dar among the masses. million against US $ 235.196 million last year. – DNA A large number of audience with Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade at the Azerbaijan embassy. – DNA including Civil dignitaries, Military officials and local notables also witnessed the activities while observing CPEC can support COVID – 19 precautions. 103 healthcare Pak livestock sector workers died ness, the report said quot- machinery and technology DNA ing Hafiz Wasi Muhammad to build those areas, par- of coronavirus Khan, executive member ticularly for livestock devel- ISLAMABAD: China Paki- of the Pakistan Agriculture opment. This will create a DNA syan Economic Corridor Scientist Forum and re- positive image for CPEC (CPEC) can support Paki- nowned agriculture expert and help create an econom- ISLAMABAD: As many as stan's livestock sector to in Pakistan. ic cycle that can be good for 103 healthcare workers mitigate poverty, says a re- In an interview to Gwadar both China and Pakistan. have lost their lives while port published by Gwadar Pro, wasi spoke about the The beneficiaries of this battling the deadly outbreak Pro on Tuesday. importance of creating project will be the under- of novel coronavirus in the The CPEC's road network is a new regional economy privileged people who country, Health Ministry re- about three thousand kilo- along CPEC's route as an will be gainfully employed ported Tuesday. meters long, and in some effort to address issues through economic activities According to statistics pro- areas along the route, a lot of poverty and underde- generated by CPEC. It will vided released by the Health of potential exists to devel- velopment. also lead to the reduction of Ministry, so far 10,925 op the livestock sector and He also suggested that Chi- poverty in those regions," healthcare workers have to establish farming busi- na may consider providing he contended. contracted the COVID-19, including 6.791 doctors and 1,360 nurses and 2,774 staff Peshawar of the hospitals. ‘Lahore gave verdict Overall 10,038 healthcare gynaecologist workers have recovered their health from the virus against government’ dies while 666 are under isola- The entire country will give PESHAWAR: A doctor hailing tion after testing positive DNA a message to the incumbent from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for COVID-19. regime to go home on De- died of COVID-19 in Islama- As per the province-wise LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim cember 13, she stressed. bad Tuesday night, bringing break, in Punjab, 1,600 doc- League-Nawaz (PML-N) Marriyum Aurangzeb said the number of doctors’ death tors, 400 nurses and 638 spokesperson Marriyum Au- the ‘rented spokespersons’ in the province to 27. The healthcare staff contracted rangzeb on Tuesday said La- could not sleep since Mon- Provincial Doctors Associa- the coronavirus. hore gave its verdict against day. There are no differences tion Khyber Pakhtunkhwa In KP, 1,260 doctors, 409 the incumbent government among PDM and the oppo- confirmed the news. The nurses and 1,153 health even before December 13. nents are spreading false ru- deceased, Dr Aliya Sarfaraz, staff were diagnosed with The PML-N spokesperson mors, she said. It is pertinent was the former head of the gy- the pandemic. talked to media and said the here to mention that PDM naecology department at the Similarly, 2,221 doctors, entire city was on streets on is scheduled to host a public Haripur DHQ Hospital. She 407 nurses and 519 health Monday and the government gathering in the provincial had been undergoing treat- staff tested COVID-19 posi- must have understood that capital of Punjab on Decem- ment for the virus at a private tive, the report said. it cannot stop the masses. ber 13 at Minar-e-Pakistan. hospital in Islamabad. – DNA

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