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IslamabadSaturday, February 27, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Khojaly genocide Zardari jumps One Window is reflection of in to bolster operations Armenian fascism PPP campaign opening soon Detailed News On Page-07 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-03 Briefs PIA to start PDM’s hypocrisy flights to Baku exposed Staff Report and Tashkent ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broad- Likewise PIA is planning to start Lahore, casting Syed Shibli Faraz Baku flight also, which shall enable said on Fri- day that the visitors to visit this beautiful country opposition’s appreciation for the Election Commis- Ansar Mahmood Bhatti sion of Pakistan (ECP) has 3 new airlines exposed its political hypoc- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines risy as it has been protest- (PIA) plans to operate flights from Lahore to seek CAA nod ing against the Election Tashkent by the end of March this year and Commission of Pakistan permission has been sought in this regard. to operate (ECP) in past. In a tweet, CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik and Chief he said changing stance Commercial Officer Ali Tahir Qasim and air- Nazir Siyal and negating its own narra- line officials met with Ambassador of Uzbeki- tive has become a hallmark stan in Pakistan Aybek Arif Usmanov and Pa- KARACHI: Three new airlines on Friday of the opposition. He said kistan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Ali Asad have sought Regular Public Transport ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Iraqi Defence officials led by Defence Minister of Iraq, opposition only accepted Gilani to seek formal permission for flights. (RPT) permit from the Civil Aviation Au- Jumma Enad Sadoon Al- Jibori called on President Dr Arif Alvi. – DNA those decisions, which Both the ambassadors expressed their thority (CAA) to operate domestic flights come in its favor. He said keenness to have air links between Paki- across Pakistan. As per details, three Iraqi opposition only considered stan and Uzbekistan, a place of mosques new airlines Q-Airlines, Fly Jinnah and those elections as transpar- and shrines, while Tashkent, Bukhara and Jet Green Airlines have sought permis- minister Pak, Qatar sign LNG ent in which it wins; other- Samarkand have a rich Islamic culture sion from the CAA to operate domestic wise it makes hue and cry in and history. PIA is planning to expand its flights in the country. Sources privy to calls on the name of rigging. network to Central Asian countries and in- the development said that scrutiny of 10-year agreement creasing frequency of flights to Afghanistan. two Q-Airlines and Fly Jinnah has been President completed while Jet Green Airlines is still COVID-19 going through the process of scrutiny. Qatar’s Minister al-Kaabi termed as “historic” the vaccine Continued on Page 06 Staff Report agreement with Pakistan and expressed confidence ISLAMABAD: President is safe Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said that it would open up new vistas of development Pakistan could help Iraq in Sri Lanka ends forced inked the agreement. the development of its in- DNA Nehal Miraj Pak to save Qatar’s Minister al-Kaabi frastructure by providing termed as “historic” the ISLAMABAD: Special As- technical assistance and ISLAMABAD: Qatar will $300 million agreement with Pakistan sistant to cremations after PM visit human resource. The pres- provide Pakistan three mil- and expressed confidence the Prime ident made the offer in a annually: PM lion tons of Liquified Natural that it would open up new Minister on meeting with a visiting Ira- News Desk Pak hails Lankan decision Gas (LNG) for 10 years as vistas of development. Health Dr qi defence delegation led the two countries entered Staff Report He said Qatar would also Faisal Sultan COLOMBO: A couple of by Minister of Defence of into an agreement on Fri- LAHORE: Prime Minister promote bilateral coopera- Friday said days after Pakistani Prime Shaheen Hanif Iraq Juma Enad Saadoon, day. Prime Minister Imran Imran Khan on Friday re- tion in other areas of mu- over 140,000 health work- Minister Imran Khan's here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Khan witnessed the signing vealed that Pakistan had tual interest. ers had been vaccinated for official visit to Sri Lanka, ISLAMABAD: In response to the policy change, PM Im- President Alvi said Pakistan of agreement that took place signed a deal related to Special Assistant to PM on COVID-19 across the coun- the country announced ran Khan thanked his Sri Lankan counterparts. "I... wel- attached great importance here at the PM House. the supply of the Lique- Petroleum Nadeem Babar try. Talking to a private news Friday an end to the forced come the Sri Lankan govt's official notification allowing to the mutually beneficial re- Federal Minister for En- fied Natural Gas (LNG) said the agreement would channel, he said the COV- cremations — a win for the the burial option for those dying of Covid 19," he said lations with Iraq and wanted ergy Omar Ayub Khan and which would help save prove to be helpful in ful- ID-19 vaccination should island's minority Muslims on Twitter. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in to further strengthen bilat- Qatar’s Energy Minister filling Pakistan’s energy be mandatory for all the and their funeral rites. a tweet said Pakistan was grateful to Sri Lanka's lead- eral relations in the areas of Saad Sherida al-Kaabi Continued on Page 06 requirements front-line workers to break Dozens of demonstrators ership for allowing the option of burial for victims of trade, economy and defence. the chain of infection as he had used PM Imran Khan's COVID-19. "Indeed it is these very principles of mutual He told the delegation that himself got the first dose of February 23 visit as an op- understanding, respect and humanity that bring rela- Pakistan strongly supported tionships to thrive and prosper," Qureshi had said. Wanted TTP vaccine a couple of days ago. portunity to call attention the sovereignty, political uni- Biden, King to the Sri Lankan govern- population of the country. 10% of the 21 million popu- ty and territorial integrity of commander PTI govt ment's disregard for Islam- Sri Lanka had first banned lation. While health minister Iraq. The president offered ic burial customs and car- burials in April 2020 over Pavithra Wanniarachchi did training courses for the Ira- Salman discuss killed in IBO near its end ried a mock coffin. concerns — which experts not give a reason in her an- qi military personnel in the Traditionally, Muslims bury said were baseless — by in- nouncement reversing the defence training institutes their dead facing Makkah. fluential Buddhist monks ban, official sources said the of Pakistan. He emphasized DNA Ibrar Khan regional issues Sri Lanka's majority Bud- that the practice could con- Pakistani premier had raised that both the countries need- RAWALPINDI: The Se- ISLAMABAD: Senior Paki- dhists — who are strong taminate groundwater and the subject with both Pres- ed to support each other at curity Forces on Friday, stan Muslim backers of the current gov- spread the virus, leading to ident Gotabaya Rajapaksa all international fora. in an important intelli- League- ernment — are typically an outcry by members of the and Prime Minister Mahin- gence based operation N a w a z cremated. Similar customs South Asian nation's Muslim da Rajapaksa during his trip ‘Pak will (IBO), killed most want- (PML-N) are practised by the Hindu community who constitute earlier this week. ed terrorist commander leader and come out of of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pa- former Gov- kistan (TTP) Nooristan ernor Sindh Muhammad Zu- FATF grey alias Hasan Baba. The bair has criticized PTI’s Sen- Khuli Katcheri held at Security forces had con- ate hopeful from Islamabad, list by June’ nature of the relationship ducted an IBO on ter- Dr Hafeez Shaikh, saying ISLAMABAD: Minister for News Desk and work to make the bilat- rorist hideout after con- that he only comes to Paki- Pak Embassy France Industries and Production eral relationship as strong firmation of terrorists stan when he is given public Hammad Azhar says Paki- WASHINGTON: United and transparent as possible. presence in Sharmangi, office. He said that the PTI Members of the community appreciated stan has complied with 90 States President Joe Biden Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia Tiarza area of South Wa- government will soon be out percent of Financial Action and Saudi Arabia’s King Sal- and United States have zirstan, said a statement of power, therefore, Dr Ha- the role being played by the embassy Task Force’s action plan and man bin Abdulaziz during vowed to enhance their bi- of Inter Services Public feez Shaikh should book a rest will be completed by a telephonic conversation lateral relations to restore Relations (ISPR). PARIS: A Khuli Katcheri was held at the Pakistan Embassy here this afternoon. Charge ticket out of the country. June this year. Addressing have discussed regional and peace and stability in the “During exchange of fire d’Affaires, a.i. Mr. M. Amjad Aziz Qazi listened to the complaints of the members of the a news conference in Islam- international issues includ- region and face regional and a high value target, Ter- Pakistani community in France and gave directions to concerned officers for redressal. abad on Friday, he said Pa- ing end of Yemen war. international challenges. rorist commander ( TTP) Due to Covid 19 restrictions the event was held online. Members of the Pakistani commu- kistan has so for completed According to White House, The resolve was expressed Nooristan alias Hasan Holiday Notice nity, Pakistani students and media persons representing various Pakistani media organiza- compliance of 24 out of 27 President Biden during during a telephonic con- Baba killed,” the ISPR tions in France attended the virtual event. While talking to the participants Mr. Amjad Qazi The offices of daily action points of the FATF. the conversation empha- versation between Saudi statement read. The most said that the Embassy would hold Khuli Katcheri on the last Friday of every month. He said Islamabad POST shall He said Pakistan will come sized the US commitment Foreign Minister Faisal bin sought and wanted killed the Embassy will keep on providing all possible support to the Pakistani community living remain closed on Saturday out of the grey list after to assuring Saudi Arabia’s Farhan and US Secretary of Terrorist was improvised in France. He said the issues raised and complaints made in previous Khuli Katcheri, held on account of weekly off compliance of the remain- security from threats and State Antony Blinken. explosive device (IED) a month ago, have been resolved or taken up with concerned departments for redressal. therefore there will be no ing three points. He said discussed renewed diplo- The two sides also dis- expert and master trainer Members of the community appreciated the role being played by the embassy in timely newspaper on Sunday. Pakistan was given the most matic efforts to end the war cussed bilateral relations who was involved in mar- provision of consular services despite Covid 19 restrictions, especially the support provid- – Editor challenging action plan of in Yemen. The two leaders and strategic partnership tyrdom of more than 50 ed in the transportation of dead bodies to Pakistan. – DNA the world. – DNA also affirmed the historic between the two countries. security forces personnel Inside... since 2007, it added. PIO Sohail Chairman NAVTTC lauds China’s support Khan promoted in vocational training ECP issues code of conduct for Senate polls – Page 02 to Grade 21 ‘One Window Ehsaas The political parties, candidates, voters and election agents will not indulge in any kind operations opening soon’ Staff Report – Page 03 of corrupt or illegal practices as defined in chapter-X of the Elections Act 2017 or which defames or brings into to time relating to smooth conduct Contesting candidates, election The President and Governors of ISLAMABAD: The Princi- NUML, Foreign pecial orrespondent Ministry ink accord S C ridicule the Parliament, judiciary of elections. agents and their supporters will not the Provinces will not take part in ple Informa- to co-op in languages or the Armed Forces of Pakistan. The political parties, candidates, solicit the support or assistance of election campaign relating to elec- tion Officer – Page 04 ISLAMABAD: Election Commis- The political parties, candidates, voters and election agents will not any person in the service of Paki- tion to the Senate in any manner (PIO) Sohail sion of Pakistan (ECP) has issued voters and election agents will indulge in any kind of corrupt or il- stan or any public office to promote whatsoever and will not use their Ali Khan The initiatives of the the code of conduct for political abide by all directions and instruc- legal practices as defined in chap- or hinder the election of contesting respective offices as well as hous- has been President of Uzbekistan parties, contesting candidates, tions issued by the ECP from time ter-X of the Elections Act 2017. candidate in any manner. es in connection therewith. promoted to – Page 05 election agents and voters for Sen- While entering the polling station, Grade 21. The Prime Min- Rizwan, Maqsood ate elections 2021. each voter will ensure that he ister Imran Khan singed hand 1st win to According to notification, the com- or she does not possess mobile the summary of promotions Sultans in PSL 6 mission said that as per code of Senate campaign to end from midnight Mar 1 phone or other such electronic de- on Saturday. Two other of- – Page 06 conduct the political parties, can- ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday said that the election campaign for vice or gadget which can be used ficers of the Information didates, voters and election agents Senate election in the country will come to an end with effect from the midnight falling between the March to take photograph of the marked Group have been promot- ‘Khojaly genocide 1st and March 2nd, 2021. The commission has asked all the political parties and the contesting candidates reflection of will not propagate any opinion, or ballot paper. For purposes of elec- ed to Grade 21. These Armenian fascism’ act in any manner prejudicial to to follow the provisions of law and exercise self-restraint so that the poll is held in an orderly and peaceful tion expenses, a candidate will officers include Ambreen – Page 07 the glory of Islam and ideology manner on the March 3rd. The commission has drawn attention of political parties and contesting candidates open an exclusive account with Jan and Mubashar Tauqeer. of Pakistan, or the sovereignty, for Senate Elections, to the provisions of Section 182 of the Elections Act, 2017, which provides that no per- any branch of a scheduled bank be- Mubashar is currently post- British DHM son shall convene, hold or attend any public meeting and no person shall promote or join in any procession hosts reception for integrity or security of Pakistan, fore the date fixed for scrutiny of ed at the Press Information or morality or public order, or the within the area of a province during a period of forty-eight hours ending at midnight following the conclusion nomination papers and maintain, Department. Ambreen Jan Chevening participants of the poll for an election in that province or federal capital. Violation of said provision will be illegal practice – Page 08 integrity or independence of the or cause to be maintained, a reg- is likely to be posted in the Parliament, judiciary of Pakistan which is punishable in accordance with Section 183 of that Elections Act, 2017, it added. – DNA ister of receipts and expenditures. President House. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Saturday, February 27, 2021 State Briefs institutions working LHC CJ lays independently foundation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stone of PJA Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lead- er Usman Dar Friday said Phase-III every state institution LAHORE: Lahore High including Election Com- Court (LHC) Chief Justice mission of Pakistan (ECP) Muhammad Qasim Khan were working smoothly and Friday laid the founda- independently without any tion-stone of phase two of political influence. Talking the Punjab Judicial Acade- to a private news channel, my (PJA) Kala Shah Kaku he said it was the first time in country’s history that the campus. Justice Malik ECP was functioning inde- Shehzad Ahmed, Justice pendently. The PTI govern- Shahid Waheed, Justice Ali ment was proud of that the Baqir Najafi, Justice Atir institutions were independ- Mehmood, Justice Syed ent now in the country. Shahbaz Ali Rizvi, Justice He said Pakistan Muslim Anwar-ul-Haq Pannu, Justice League-Nawaz (PML-N) Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz was leveling baseless alle- Dogar, Justice Asjad Javed gations of rigging in the by- Goral, LHC Registrar Malik polls but we would approach Mushtaq Ahmed Ojla, the the Supreme Court and ap- district judiciary director peal against the decision. general, PJA Director Gen- He further said the PML-N eral Chaudhry Muhammad was habitual of doing poli- Saleem and others were tics of hooliganism and its also present. ISLAMABAD: Nawaf Saeed Al Maliky Ambassador of Saudi Arabia tmet with His Excellency the Minister of Federal Railways, Senator Azam Khan Swati. During the meeting, cordial conversations were exchanged and issues of common interest between the two brotherly countries were discussed. – DNA leadership repeated that While addressing the cere- practice by sending Rana mony, the chief justice said Sanaullah and others to de- that continuous education teriorate the law and order and training of members of situation in Daska, where the judiciary was very im- peaceful electioneering portant, as the law was nev- Chairman NAVTTC lauds China’s was underway. Dar said er static and changes take everyone knew that the place in it with time. “We PML-N wanted re-polling have continued the process at 20 polling stations and of training of judges to keep support in vocational training the returning officer himself pace with the passing time, admitted that only 14 stations and the main objective of es- Ambassador Han Nianlong that NAVTTC’s proposal will be effective in involving and engaging were doubtful. “The election tablishing the academy was was transparent in Wazirabad to provide the best learning Chinese technical training entities and encouraging them to deliver training to the Pakistani where it won but unfair in opportunities to judges,” Sialkot where it lost,” he said he added. The chief justice labour especially youth in collaboration with existing training bodies and institutes across Pakistan adding the PML-N disputed said that it was necessary to Daska by-election under an provide all facilities to the sector. Executive Director ration of Pakistani youth organized propaganda. – APP learners in the academy; Shujaat Hamza NAVTTC, Dr. Nasir Khan for Hi-Tech trades and ulti- therefore, such an infra- apprised H.E. Ambassador mately preparation of glob- ISLAMABAD: A meeting CCTV footage structure model was adopt- Han Nianlong that NAVT- ally competitive skilled was held between Chair- ed for the academy where TC’s proposal will be ef- workforce, Khan said. Dr. man, National Vocational adds twist to all facilities, including ac- fective in involving and Khan requested for co-op- and Technical Training commodation and others, engaging Chinese techni- eration and support of Commission (NAVTTC), Karachi girl were being provided. cal training entities and the Chinese Embassy in Syed Javed Hassan and H.E encouraging them to deliv- Pakistan and the relevant “We wanted the academy rape case Ambassador of Peoples Re- er training to the Pakistani Chinese departments in to emerge as a degree public of China to Pakistan, labour especially youth in achieving the objectives of awarding institution in near Nong Rong. Chairman, collaboration with exist- the proposals. The Ambas- Staff Report future, besides providing NAVTTC appreciated the ing training bodies and sador assured full support training to judges across the KARACHI: The kidnap-cum- support of China in revamp- institutes across Pakistan. in the field of technical and gang-rape case of a college country and carry out legal ing the technical and voca- Further the proposal will vocational education and student has taken a twist research work,” he added. tional training programs play vital role in training of trainings and promised to as police have found no evi- and put forth different pro- Pakistani youth in relevant take up the proposals with dence showing the girl was ECP bars posals to further enhance technical trades and soft the skill requirements of ity enhancement of Paki- institutes, enhancement the relevant Chinese au- sexually abused after being the cooperation in TVET skills in accordance with Chinese companies, qual- stani technical training of training delivery, prepa- thorities. kidnapped from outside her president, college in Karachi. Accord- on Modi regime ing to the police, CCTV foot- governors age of different DHA areas from running Shehryar Afridi urges showed her walking around Railway minister opens and buying things from shops campaign UN to put sanctions before she was found, what MULTAN: Chairman Parlia- tigation Agency (NIA) raided her father claimed in an DNA mentary Committee on Kash- several organizations in Jam- FIR, in an unconscious state. mir Shehryar Khan Afridi mu and Kashmir. Moreover, in a statement RCCI build 2021 Expo given to the investigation of- ISLAMABAD: The Election Friday urged United Nations Quoting the Amnesty Inter- The Rawalpindi Chamber of Com- construction. Prime Minister Imran Commission of Pakistan (UN) to act on the recent national, Shehryar Afridi said ficer, the alleged rape victim DNA merce deserves compliments for Khan holds a meeting every week said accused Sami, Fawad (ECP) has issued Code of report of UN experts on hu- that the global watchdog on Conduct for political par- organizing this expo. These views regarding construction. Chamber and Umair blackmailed her RAWALPINDI: Railway lands across were expressed by Federal Minister President Muhammad Nasir Mirza man rights and put sanctions human rights said that Indian and threatened of posting her ties, contesting candidates, on India for its demographic raids are an alarming remind- election agents and voters the country will be brought into use in for Railways Azam Khan Swati while said that the purpose of the expo is photos on social media. collaboration with the private sector. talking to the media on the occa- to promote business activities. The terrorism in Indian Illegally er that India’s government On February 9, she dis- for the upcoming Senate Occupied Jammu and Kash- was determined to suppress elections. According to a no- The construction industry will develop sion of the inauguration of the first expo will provide investors with a closed, Umair tricked her mir (IIOJK). He expressed all dissenting voices in Illegal- tification, the Commission very soon. If the country’s economy is Build 2021 Construction Trade Fair wealth of information on the housing into accompanying him to these views while address- ly Occupied Jammu and Kash- said that as per the Code of further strengthened, employment op- organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of and construction sectors, as well as his house on bike where he Conduct, the political par- portunities will be created. The Cham- Commerce and Industry (RCCI). He information on various construction ing participants of a seminar mir. He said, after the abroga- sexually assaulted her after ties, candidates, voters and ber of Commerce will have the full sup- said that no president or prime min- projects under one roof. He said that titled ‘Countering Extreme tion of Article 370 and 35A to promising marriage. Next port of the government. He said that election agents will abide ister of any country can be a chief more than 40 industries are connect- Behaviors Through Percep- strip Jammu and Kashmir of morning, he refused to marry exhibitions increase trade activities. NHA holds e-kachehri by all the directions and executive who does not understand ed with the construction sector. tion Management’ at Nishtar its autonomy, thousands of her and threatened of using instructions issued by the Medical University Multan. Kashmiris were arrested, in- the influence of his father, a police officer, to destroy her ECP from time to time relat- Afridiunder said that seven PM UN ex- cludingdirectives pro-India politicians, entire family if she discussed ing to the smooth conduct perts have issued a report on and an internet blackout was India’s stripping of autonomy imposed following the un- with anybody what he did to of the Senate elections. her, she said. The police said It further said that the politi- of Jammu and Kashmir and precedented political move. undermining minority rights. He said that the high-speed the girl’s statement recorded cal parties, candidates, voters under section 164 CrPC has The UN rights experts have internet was restored after and election agents will not been submitted to the rele- indulge in any kind of corrupt said that the loss of Kash- many months, the longest vant court for perusal. Umair or illegal practices as defined mir’s autonomy and subse- spells of internet shutdown is out on bail while four ac- in chapter-X of the Elections quent legislation has threat- in the world. Shehryar Afri- cused Fawad, Sami, Adil, Act 2017. The Election Com- ened the demographics of di said that the youth should and Sameer are in custody. mission said that all members Jammu and Kashmir. He said beware of enemy’s propa- The investigation officer said will be banned from carrying that UN experts have warned ganda and must not distract further investigation into the mobile phones in the polling that Indian acts could curtail from their roots. He said that case is underway in light of booth. Ballot papers cannot the previous level of political self-belief and national pride her statement. An FIR was be photographed. The pres- participation of Muslims and was a must for our youth and registered on the complaint ident and governors will not other minorities. they should work diligently to of a government schoolteach- run campaign for the Senate er. He said his 16-year-old election. Casting vote in ex- He said that top human rights create a tolerant and moder- organizations have also called ate society. He said that Paki- daughter, a student of the change for gifts or to intimi- first year at a government date for votes will be prohibit- on India to immediately halt stan was the jewel of the crown its intensifying suppression in Asia and was a center of re- college in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, ed. The successful candidate had left home on February 9 will submit the details of elec- MULTAN: Chairman parliamentary committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Khan Afridi of voices of Kashmiris after gional and global connectivity the country’s National Inves- and trade. – APP for the college but she did not tion expenses to the Return- addressing a seminar arranged by Nishtar Medical College & University. - DNA return home. – APP ing Officer within five days. ‘CPEC will change economic fate of Balochistan’ The President expressed these views during a meeting with a 14-member delegation of journal- ists led by Ilias Kamboh, President, Hub Press Club at the AJK President House on Friday MIRPUR: Describing Bal- should have faith and confi- is the time for them to forge uchistan as a strategically dence that the whole of Pa- unity and turn this region important federating unit kistan, including Azad Kash- into a dreamland.” of the country, Azad Jammu mir, wanted to see them He said that like Ba- Kashmir President Sardar prosperous and developed. lochistan, the people of Masood Khan predicted With the grace of Almighty Azad Kashmir also faced that when Balochistan will Allah, the time is not far many problems but in the achieve prosperity, the when investors from all recent past we have taken a whole of Pakistan will be over the world will come to quantum leap and achieved prosperous. Balochistan and create jobs, the highest literacy rate in The President expressed business and employment all of Pakistan. these views during a meet- opportunities in the prov- At present, there are 5 pub- ing with a 14-member dele- ince. lic sector universities in gation of journalists led by He said that the media AJK, hundreds of colleges Ilias Kamboh, President, should raise awareness and thousands of schools Hub Press Club at the AJK about the opportunities that where millions of children President House on Friday. will arise for the develop- are studying. He said after the comple- ment and the prosperity of “Our biggest challenge is tion of development pro- the province in the coming the unprovoked firing by the jects under the China-Paki- time. Indian occupation troops on stan Corridor, a new era of Baloch people are brave and the Line of Control, which progress and prosperity will hardworking and they are kills and injures innocent ci- usher in Balochistan and it fortunate enough to have a vilians every day and causes will turn the economic fate long coastal belt where the irreparable losses to their of the Baloch people. traditional feudal system property,” AJK President The people of Balochistan has been weakened. “Now said. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITESaturday, February 27, 2021 Workshop Briefs on issues of IGP inspects federating speed units held checking Zubair Ahmed ISLAMABAD: The School campaign of Politics and Internation- al Relations, Quaid-i-Azam Shujaat Hamza University (QAU) in col- ISLAMABAD: Inspector laboration with the Hanns General of Police (IGP) Seidel Foundation (HSF) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur organized one-day work- Rehman on Friday visited shop on the Model Council various areas of the city and of Common Interests (CCI): checked the speed moni- Debating Democratic Devo- toring campaign of traffic lution theme. police. The IGP checked The workshop was divided 13 speed monitoring ra- into two sessions - political dars and lauded the efforts aspects of democratic devo- of personnel of Islamabad lution and communication Traffic Police (ITP) to en- skills - in order to advance sure safe road environment participating students’ un- in the city. The staff of ITP derstanding relative to is- told IGP that strict monitor- sues of common concern ing against speeding vehi- between federating units. cles is being ensured in the The workshop will give way city and only two accidents to a model simulation exer- occurred during the last cise to be attended by eight week owing this drive. participating universities It was further told that 413 across Pakistan. In his open- speeding vehicles were ing remarks, the Director of fined and an amount of Rs. the School of Politics and In- 1, 23,900 was received from ternational Relations, Dr. Far- those violating speed limits. han Hanif Siddiqi highlighted The IGP further directed the work of Hanns Seidel to ensure indiscriminate Foundation in promoting the action against speeding culture of research, debate ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic Staff from the Embassy of Indonesia met with the Management of CGSS. It was decided that the Embassy of Indonesia and dialogue in Pakistan. vehicles. He said that lane will facilitate in connecting different institutions and think tanks of Indonesia. The concept of Regional Integration Center, Punjab University, discipline should be main- He stated that the model Lahore was also introduced during the meeting. The diplomatic staff showed keen interest in various initiatives by Regional Integration Center CCI simulation exercise tained and action to be tak- & vowed to show full support and contribution from Indonesia as well. – DNA en against motorcyclists not provides a wonderful op- wearing helmets and motor- portunity for students to ists not fastening seat belts. showcase their talent and The IGP said that implanta- academic and communi- tion on traffic laws guaran- cation skills outside the tees safe road environment classroom setting. Dr Stef- and every possible effort ‘One Window Ehsaas fen Kudella, Resident Rep- should made to secure the resentative, Hanns Seidel lives of road users. He also Foundation (HSF) gave an lauded the efforts of traffic overview of 40 years long staff working hard for the engagements of the organi- success of this drive and ap- zation with partner univer- operations opening soon’ sities in Pakistan. pealed citizens to cooperate with police in this regard. Currently, Ehsaas is also building a new database for standardized beneficiary Prosecution Islamabad targeting through Ehsaas National Socioeconomic Registry (NSER) survey. department police The new Ehsaas database will steer Ehsaas One Window operations established in officials In this regard, Ehsaas is and alignment of program onomic Registry (NSER) Islamabad Ibrar Khan currently in a process of beneficiary populations”, survey. visit markets structuring and integrat- she added. The new Ehsaas database ISLAMABAD: Special As- ing One Window Ehsaas, The first ‘Physical One will steer Ehsaas One Win- DNA DNA sistant to the Prime Minis- which is a single- service Window Ehsaas Center’ dow operations. All execut- ISLAMABAD: A prosecu- ter on Social Protection and operation to avoid duplica- opening in Islamabad will ing agencies of Ehsaas will tion department was es- ISLAMABAD: The officials Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sa- tion and ensure improved be a one-stop-shop that will be able to access data from of Islamabad police on Fri- tablished here on Friday in nia Nishtar Friday convened access to multisectoral Eh- integrate all Ehsaas pro- the survey database in real federal capital for provision day visited various residen- a final consultative meeting saas initiatives. grammes under one roof. time and will be able to as- tial sectors and markets of speedy justice over the with all four executing agen- “The Ehsaas Strategy The center will facilitate certain eligibility of poten- demand of federal capital with an aim to interact with cies of Ehsaas to discuss stipulates the creation beneficiaries to get infor- tial beneficiaries. citizens and enhance public dwellers. Islamabad Capi- the policy and roll out plan of ‘One-Window Ehsaas’ mation on all Ehsaas ben- As of today, the Ehsaas tal Territory (ICT) admin- trust on police. Following for the forthcoming One (Policy # 4) to enable rule- efits and services available survey is 70% complete directions of Inspector Gen- istration set up the depart- Window Ehsaas operations. based delivery of the mul- to them in one space. and is progressing smooth- ment in a short span of one eral of Police (IGP) Islama- The meeting was held at tiple Ehsaas programmes Likewise, the Ehsaas ly to conclude nationwide bad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, year, following directions of the Poverty Alleviation through a single window”, e-portal will be a one-stop- by June 2021. Chief Commissioner Islam- a campaign has been formal- and Social Safety Division Dr Nishtar said. shop that will provide links Along with Secretary ly launched by Islamabad abad, Aamer Ali Ahmed, Di- (PASSD), said a news re- The initiative comprises to all Ehsaas-related infor- PASSD, Mohammad Ali rector General ICT Syeda police to improve relations lease issued here. of ‘Physical One Window mation and services. Avail- Shahzada, senior officials with citizens and improve Shafaq Hashmi told journal- As a part of One Window Ehsaas Centers, inter- able on Google Playstore, from Ehsaas’ executing ists. The people of Islam- their confidence on police. Ehsaas Initiative, prepara- linked Ehsaas services the Ehsaas App will be an agencies- Benazir Income Senior Superintendent of abad were in dire need of tions are underway to open through Ehsaas e-portal, android application. Support Program, Paki- such kind of institution that Police (Operations) Dr. the first of its kind, ‘Phys- Ehsaas Android app, de- Currently, Ehsaas is also stan Poverty Alleviation Syed Mustafa Tanveer along had not been existed for ical One Window Ehsaas ployment of cognitive building a new database Fund, Pakistan Bait-ul- the last 40 years, said Hash- with Deputy Commissioner Center’ in Islamabad and API architecture for data for standardized benefi- Mal and Trust of Volun - Islamabad Hamza Shafqa- mi. She said the initiative inaugurate ‘Ehsaas Digital’ sharing, standardization ciary targeting through tary Organizations also would help in crime preven- at visited sectors F-10 and by the end of March 2021. of beneficiary targeting Ehsaas National Socioec- joined the meeting. F-11 on foot and met with tion as well as legislation. citizens. Likewise, all Zonal police officials patrolled on foot in their respective are- as and also visited various markets. Police officials met with citizens, shopkeepers and traders and listened to their problems as well as issues. They assured the complainants to resolve their issues on priority. SSP (Operations) said that such interactions would help to improve level of public con- fidence on police and eradi- cate crime through citizens’ cooperation. USC not selling any substandard product

Raja Pervaiz ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation of Pa- kistan (USC) is not selling ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of UAE Hammad Alzaabi visiting Foreign Service Academy. – DNA any substandard product at its all outlets. This was stated by a source in Util- ity Stores, while respond- ing to queries raised by Public Accounts Commit- Universities will continue to tee over the sale of edible ghee and cooking oil. The source further states that, Utility Stores have operate as per HEC guidelines pre-qualified firms/ vendors, who provide all enlisted It also added that health and safety guidelines communicated by products certified by Paki- stan Standards and Quality the Higher Education Commission or prescribed by the Government should Control Authority (PSQCA) be implemented strictly and will remain effective until and unless modified at its shelves. Also, USC fol- lows a rigorous registration lar school week of 5 days for cation Commission here on November 26, 2020 which and safety guidelines com- process for the products’ Shaheen Hanif urban centers of Karachi, Friday, it is reiterated that is available at https://www. municated by the Higher registration. That’s why, the Hyderabad, Lahore, and Pe- all Higher Education Insti- hec.gov.pk/english/HECAn- Education Commission or available products at USC ISLAMABAD: The High- shawar. Earlier schools in tutions (HEIs) will continue nouncements/Documents/ prescribed by the Govern- are of high quality as per er Education Commission these cities were restrict- academic and research op- nCoVirus/Further-Guid- ment should be implemented food standards. (HEC) of Pakistan has clari- ed to a 3-day school week erations in accordance with ance-HEIs.pdf and (b) Strat- strictly and will remain effec- The source maintained that, fied that all universities will by NCOC in view of a high the relevant instructions al- egy for Gradual Opening of tive until and unless modi- USC, since its inception is continue to operate as per prevalence of COVID-19. ready provided by the High- HEIs, revised September fied. Universities are advised providing high quality sub- guidelines issued by the NCOC has removed these er Education Commission 2, 2020 available at https:// to seek further guidance, if sidized products to masses. HEC earlier. The recent restrictions following a fresh in the following Covid-19 www.hec.gov.pk/english/ required, from the Chair or That is why, people of Paki- announcement of the Min- assessment of the prevailing guidance notes. (a) High- HECAnnouncements/Doc- the provincial/regional mem- stan has an undaunted trust istry of Federal Education situation in these cities. er Education Commission uments/nCoVirus/Reopen- bers of the Covid-19 Over- over the products of USC. and Professional Training is According to a statement Policy Guidance Note # 8; ing-of-HEIs.pdf. sight Committee or email at about resumption of a regu- issued by the Higher Edu- Further Guidance w.e.f. It also added that health [email protected]. PID(L) NO. 2418 IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Saturday, February 27, 2021 President Briefs appoints Dr Arshad PTA directs Saleem as CMOs to Rector VU improve quality ISLAMABAD: President of service Arif Alvi on Friday appoint- ed Dr Arshad Saleem Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan as Rector of Virtual Univer- Telecommunication Author- sity. The President conduct- ity (PTA) Friday directed ed detailed interviews of the Cellular Mobile Operators three candidates in the pan- (CMOs) to improve network coverage and performance, el proposed by the universi- and maintain Quality of Ser- ty’s Board of Governors, the vice (QoS) as per license President House said. standards. In view of public The panel also included Dr complaints regarding deg- Nasir Mahmood and Dr Mu- radation in service quality hammad Bilal Khan. and results of PTA surveys, “On recommendations of it was observed that lack of the Board of Governors and network expansion and in- an interview, the appoint- sufficient network/sites are ment was made on merit,” some of the causes of QoS the President House said. issues, said a news release. President Alvi said Virtual CMOs have been asked to University was playing an take concrete measures for important role in promotion resolution of root causes, of affordable and quality ensure network stability and education in the country. adequate coverage through Through Virtual University, expansion of their net- he said, the students after works, especially in densely 12th grade could get edu- populated urban areas. cation from any part of the PTA will review the steps country on an affordable fee taken by CMOs from time to structure. – APP time to check that improved voice and data services are ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited NUML on Friday. He met with the Maj being extended to the sub- Gen Muhammad Jaffar Rector and staff of the University. – DNA Pakistan’s scribers. Better coverage exports to USA and service quality will en- sure that end-user expecta- surge 9.82% in tions for optimum perfor- mance are being met. – APP NUML, Foreign Ministry ink 7 months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ex- NA condemn ports of goods and services killing of 4 to United State of America accord to co-op in languages (USA) witnessed a surge of 9.82 percent during the sev- women in en months of financial year While exchanging views with Rector NUML, the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood (2020-21) compared to the N.Waziristan corresponding period last ISLAMABAD: Legislators Qureshi said that NUML is playing a vital role in promoting bilateral relations with year. The overall exports to in the National Assembly other countries by way of teaching their languages and hosting international students USA were recorded as US $ (NA) on Friday condemned 2680.250 million during Ju- the incident of killing of four Rector NUML Major General from the Ministry of Foreign He added that this MoU is an ac - He thanked Rector NUML Ma - ly-January (2020-21) against female handicraft trainers Khayam Abbasi Muhammad Jaffar HI (M) Retd Affairs and NUML were also knowledgment of languages and jor General Muhammad Jaffar exports of US $ 2440.386 in North Waziristan and observed the MoU signing cer- present at the occasion. translation expertise of NUML. (Retd) for his warm welcome million during July-January decided to hold discussion ISLAMABAD: Ministry of For- emony held here at NUML Uni- While exchanging views with Foreign Minister opined that and hospitality. (2019-20), showing growth on the issue in the standing eign Affairs (MOFA) and Na- versity. Rector NUML, the Foreign the power of language is sharp - Earlier, Rector NUML in his of 9.82 percent, State Bank committee on interior. tional University of Modern The MoU was signed by the Minister Shah Mahmood en than the sword, therefore, welcome remarks thanked the of Pakistan (SBP) data re- NA Speaker Asad Qaiser re- Languages (NUML) on Friday Pro-Rector Resources and Qureshi said that NUML is NUML in that context is doing honourable guest for his time vealed. Meanwhile, on year- ferred the matter of killing signed a Memorandum of Under- Planning/DG NUML Brig Mu - playing a vital role in promot - a commendable job in enabling and briefed him about various to-year basis, exports to of the four women to the standing (MoU) to cooperate in hammad Badr Malik and Sai - ing bilateral relations with oth - government officials and peo- curricular, co and extra- curric- USA during January 2021 committee after a debate. languages and translations. ma Sayed Director General er countries by way of teaching ple from across Pakistan and ular activities in the university, also increased by 9.17 per- During discussion on floor Foreign Minister Makhdoom Strategic Communication Di- their languages and hosting in - foreign countries in developing which were highly appreciated cent, from US $ 366.306 of the lower house of parlia- Shah Mahmood Qureshi and vision MOFA. Senior officials ternational students. language proficiency. by the Foreign Minister. million against the exports ment, MNA Mohsin Dawar of US $399.931 million. from North Waziristan said before the incident of the However, month-on-month killing of four women, ten Accountability basis, exports of USA were persons including a local CDA establishes permanent decreased by 5.84 percent government engineer and during January 2021 in com- public prosecutor and his process to continue parison with exports of US brother were also kidnapped pickets to protect govt land $ 424.754 million in Decem- from the North Waziristan. ber 2020, SBP data said. He expressed the concern in policing affairs Overall Pakistan’s ex- According to detail, CDA is taking actions against encroachments ports to other countries that the terrorists were re- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad po- mance of each police official grouping in the tribal areas witnessed decline of 3.80 and illegal construction for couple of months. However, the land lice would continue account- and directed to issue show percent in seven months, and these terror acts could ability process to improve cause notices to SHOs of spread in other parts of the grabbers repeat the same practices after the operations from US $ 14.445 billion functioning of department and Kohsar, Karachi Company and to US $ 13.896 billion. On country as well. He along of CDA. This time, CDA has devised special teams to look bringing transparency in polic- Sabzi Mandi Police stations. with member of Pakistan ing affairs. It was stated by Sen- He gave them last warning the other hand, the imports Muslim League - Nawaz after the government’s land at various sites to ensure that ior Superintendent of Police to improve performance and from USA into the country Murtaza Javed Abbasi called (Operations) Dr. Syed Mustafa come upto the expectations during the period under re- for a comprehensive debate no one can do encroachment or illegal constructions Tanveer while chairing a meet- of the people through profes- view were recorded as US $ in the house on the inci- daily basis. off. They will submit reports to ing held to review the overall sional attitude. He also direct- 1230.525 million against US dents of terror and kidnap- Staff Report According to detail, CDA is tak - the department of enforcement crime situation and perfor- ed SDPOs of Kohsar, Karachi $ 1223.338 million last year, pings in the border areas. ing actions against encroach - regularly. On the basis of these mance of police officers. The Company, Koral and Saddar showing nominal increase Murtaza said his party con- ISLAMABAD: The administration ments and illegal construction reports, CDA will take action meeting was attended among Circles to explain their position of 0.58 percent in seven demned the acts of terror and of Capital Development Authority for couple of months. Howev - against encroachments and ille - others by Additional SP Farhat over non-satisfactory policing months of this year. pointed out that the situation (CDA) has established permanent er, the land grabbers repeat gal constructions. Abbass Kazmi, four Zonal SPs, measures in their areas. SSP had deteriorated in the tribal pickets at Saidpur, Margala hills, Sub-Divisional Police Officers (Operations) announced to the same practices after the CDA has directed these teams to (SDPOs) and Station House award Rs. 5,000 and com- Cops directed areas, adding in the previous Shah Allah Dita, Chontra, Bari operations of CDA. This time, demolish the illegal constructions bye-elections in the border Officers (SHOs) of all police mendation certificates to Imam, and other areas to protect CDA has devised special teams and encroachments on spot and stations. SSP (Operations) SHO Shamas Colony police to continue areas, it was even difficult to government’s land from land grab- to look after the government’s should capture the construction run an election campaign due said that Islamabad have accel- station while SHOs of Indus- crackdown on bers. More than 10 teams have land at various sites to ensure material. Letters have been writ- erated accountability process trial Area, Khanna, Sihala to terrorist activities. been devised to put an end on en - He also said the terrorist that no one can do encroach - ten to district administration and of those police officers serving and Loi Bher police stations kite sellers croachments and illegal construc- ment or illegal constructions. police to promptly take action on at police stations and investi- were awarded commendation networks were regrouping in tions. These teams will submit re - RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi the area and urged the gov- These teams will do their du - the reports received from these gating various cases. certificates over good perfor- ports to CDA’s administration on ties in two shifts without any special teams. He scrutinized the perfor- mance. – APP District police have been ernment and the law enforce- directed to continue crack- ment agencies to take notice down on the kite sellers and of the situation. flyers and take strict action Zahid Durrani of Jamiat Ul- AIOU announces against lawbreakers as viola- ema-e-Islam Fazl and other tion of the ban continued on legislators stressed that the Shuhada package should be results of bachelor Thursday night and Friday announced for the families in several city areas. of the four deceased wom- programs According to a police en. Munawar Ali Talpur of spokesman, Rawalpindi dis- postal services. AIOU has, trict police on the directives Pakistan Peoples Party said DNA already, announced results attacks on workers of non of City Police Officer (CPO) of matriculation and inter- Rawalpindi Muhammad Ah- governmental organisations ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal mediate programs. All these san Younas had chalked out was unfortunate, adding Open University (AIOU) has results are available online a plan to check and control the killing of the women in announced results of final on the university website. kite flying and aerial firing. North Waziristan was very examinations of bachelor Prof Dr Zia Ul- Qayyum, VC, He said that over 2500 cops saddening. Condemning the programs offered in spring AIOU, has instructed heads including 135 police teams, killings, Minister of State for 2020 semester including of all academic and adminis- 30 Dolphin squads, 35 Mo- Parliamentary Affairs Ali Mu- General Arts, Library Sci- trative departments to im- hafiz squads, 10 Elite Force hammad Khan said the nation ence, Mass Communication, plement and follow ‘AIOU sections, and a large num- was united on the issue of ter- B Com and Dars e Nizami. Academic Calendar’ in true ber of cops were deployed rorism and the people, police The students of these pro- letter and spirit to save pre- on rooftops to monitor the and armed forces had already grams may download their cious time of the students. situation and net the law- given immense sacrifices in result cards from the uni- Examination department has breakers. Drone operators the war against terror. versity website (www.aiou. expedited work to finalize had also been deployed to edu.pk), a press release on results of programs offered search and monitor the kite Friday said. Result cards are Rupee gains in autumn 2020 semester in flying and aerial firing, par- also being dispatched to the ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood planting a sapling at the premises of accordance with the timeline ticularly in congested city 36 paisas students through registered Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021. – DNA of academic calendar. areas, he said. against US He informed that 43 cases were registered on Thurs- dollar day night and 49 violators ISLAMABAD: The ex- were rounded up. change rate of Pakistani ru- Govt given April 2 to amend social media rules The CPO urged the parents, pee strengthened by 36 pai- teachers, ulema-e-akram sas against the US dollar in Last month, the federal government had agreed to review the policy - Removal and Blocking and civil society members the interbank trading on Fri- of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020 - to come forward and play day and closed at Rs158.10 role against kite flying and as compared to the previous introduced in November last year, amid protests by various stakeholders aerial firing which has be- day’s closing of Rs158.46. come a menace as it’s a Meanwhile, according to Fo- relating to the case to be scheduled for a hear- the contempt case against TV anchors will uty Attorney General Tayyab Shah implored Staff Report ing on April 2. The IHC further observed that also be heard on the same day. Earlier, Dep- that they want to complete consultations with dangerous game and taking rex Association of Pakistan, lives of innocent citizens. the buying and selling rates all the stakeholders. “We have sought the ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court opinion of some more experts,” he said. He said, the CPO had di- of dollar in the open market rected the police officers were recorded at Rs158.1 (IHC) gave the government till April 2 on The new rules – framed under the Prevention Friday to amend the previously introduced so- of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA) and to take strict action against and Rs158.7 respectively. In those found involved in vio- interbank trading, the price cial media rules. The high court also directed introduced on November 19, 2020 – placed Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Khalid all the internet service providers (ISPs) at lation of the ban and playing of euro depreciated by Rs with the lives of the citizens. 1.11 and closed at Rs192.10 Javed Khan to submit a report on the date. par with social media companies and applied “A verdict on the petitions challenging the all the requirements of the social media plat- It is pertinent to mention against the last day’s trading here that the ban on kite of Rs 193.21, State Bank of policy will be announced once we have seen forms to the ISPs as well. flying and use of metallic Pakistan reported. The Japa- the report,” the court maintained. Last Under the new rules, a national coordinator strings was openly being nese Yen lost one paisa to close month, the federal government had agreed was to be appointed to coordinate with the violated in several city and at Rs1.48, whereas a decrease to review the policy - Removal and Block- stakeholders for regulating online systems. It cantonment areas. of Rs 3.64 was witnessed in the ing of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, required the social media companies to imme- The residents of the city exchange rate of British Pound Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020 - in- diately remove, suspend or disable access to which was traded at Rs220.48 troduced in November last year, amid pro- have expressed concern any online content in contravention of Peca, over Kite-flying and use of as compared to its last closing tests by various stakeholders. or any other law, rule, regulation or instruc- metallic strings for the pur- of Rs224.12. – APP The court subsequently directed for all pleas tion of the coordinator. pose. – APP Saturday, February 27, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Easing restrictions Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Diplomatic gains made Deputy Editor: Abid Raza S the global lockdown is fast approaching its one-year an- VER since Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has come niversary, the world over, countries are starting to shift ABC CERTIFIED into power, the government has been working hard focus to vaccine procurement and release, and deliberate on improving its relations with other states. An ear- A Vol: 01 Issue: 287 E on ways to open up their respective economies and societies in lier visit of Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi a responsible way. In Pakistan, after months of confusion and Email: [email protected] to Egypt and the recently concluded visit of Prime Minister uncertainty over when schools and workplaces will go back to Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 (PM) Imran Khan to Sri Lanka demonstrate Pakistan’s shift more usual schedules, the government has clarified some sort of Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad from geo-strategic to geo-economic tendencies in its foreign timeline for when the country will open up more. policy. PM Khan’s visit to Sri Lanka must be seen as a foreign The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednes- policy win. The PM and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda day relaxed a number of restrictions on commercial activities and official work. Under the new directives, the time limit on com- Rajapaksa reaffirmed their resolve to work together, which mercial activities has been lifted and the condition of 50 percent indicates that the leaders understand the importance of coop- attendance at workplaces removed with immediate effect. eration for growth. A lot of other restrictions will be removed by mid-March, includ- Historically, the two sides have always enjoyed warm rela- ing indoor wedding ceremonies and the opening of cinemas and tions. In Sri Lanka’s offensive against the rebels in particular, shrines. The NCOC also increased the number of spectators at- Islamabad and Colombo became much closer due to the sup- tending Pakistan Super League (PSL) pool matches to 50 per- port we provided. Building on that, PM Khan’s announcement cent from the present 20 percent. of a military credit line worth $50 million will take the mili- These are some sweeping changes and indicate that society tary cooperation between the two nations to new heights. The might adjust fully back to usual by June, albeit the NCOC has line will expand security sector relations between Pakistan still kept SOPs such as wearing masks and social distancing and Sri Lanka. mandatory. While this may cause some to celebrate—as it is Ever since Sri Lanka has managed to clamp down on insur- likely to lead to an increase in business revenues—the jubila - gency, Pakistan has made even greater strides in developing tion may be a little premature. armaments and defence equipment. Perhaps Colombo can be Pakistan cannot compare its situation with other countries. First- sold the indigenous JF-17s and other technology we are now ly, the country has procured the vaccine a little later than others. producing independently. Secondly, our vaccine campaign has seen some hurdles in the Likewise, the signing of memorandums of understanding provinces. Countries where residents are prone to anti-vaccine (MoUs) in many sectors, including higher education, IT and sentiment, have had a less successful vaccine drive; something commerce and an informal commitment to take up the bilater- Pakistan should keep in mind considering our past examples with the polio inoculation efforts. al trade to $1 billion will bring the two sides closer than ever. The country’s experience with the coronavirus pandemic is not PM Khan’s decision to pitch the China Pakistan Economic as successful as the politicians like to depict—the numbers are Corridor (CPEC) to Sri Lanka reflects our desire to play an still large enough to be worried. Just yesterday, Punjab recorded integral part in regional development and peace. It suffices to the highest number of Covid-19 deaths over the last 24 hours, conclude that Khan’s tour was a very fruitful trip to a country followed by Sindh. This does not mean the country should not that we have had productive and meaningful relations with in start relaxing restrictions—but it needs to do it more gradually a broad sphere of issues. Khan’s efforts to reach out to coun- and with a strong contingency plan in place. tries within the region are praiseworthy. The initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan was visited by three United Nations of every young person into society and realize their potential. pates in the United Nations World Programme for Human Akmal Saidov Secretaries-General: In the way of guaranteeing aforementioned missions, Concept Rights Education. The National Action Plan for the imple- • H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan in 2002, of “Youth of Uzbekistan – 2025” has been adopted, Youth Par- mentation of the provisions of the UN Declaration on Hu- • H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon in 2010 and 2015, liament and the Agency for Youth Affairs are functioning.In man Rights Education and Training is being implemented. • H.E. Mr. António Guterres in 2017. August 2020, the Samarkand Forumon Youth Rights was held Together with the Office of the High Commissioner for The Republic of Uzbekistan stands for strengthening the under the auspices of the United Nations with a view to attract Human Rights, we are planning to hold a Global Forum on entire UN system, strengthening the role of UN structures global attention to matters related to youth. Human Rights Education. In order to develop the system in solving problems of regional and international security In his speeches at the 75th anniversary session of the UN of human rights education, Uzbekistan contributes to the and ensuring sustainable development. Participation of the General Assembly, the 46th session of the UN Human UN Voluntary Fund for Human Rights. The fifth initiative. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. M.Mirziyoyev at Rights Council, as well as in his Address to the Uzbek Par- Uzbekistan pays priority attention to the deepening of re- the 75th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly liament, the President of Uzbekistan identified the key pri- forms in the judicial and legal sphere, as a result of which marked a significant event in the history of Uzbekistan-UN orities of New Uzbekistan on human rights: concrete measures have been taken to implement interna- relationships. All the initiatives put forward by Uzbekistan • ensuring the right to health; tional standards in the field of judicial independence and within the framework of the UN have found full support from • gender equality; the protection of the right to a fair trial. the international community and today make a significant • protection of the rights of persons with disabilities; Implementation of the recommendations of the Special practical contribution to ensuring universal peace, maintain- • protection of the youth rights; Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers ing regional stability, continuing sustainable development, • human rights education; has begun. In order to ensure the independence of the judi- and the protection of human rights. • strengthening the independence of the courts; ciary and regulate the selection and appointment of judicial Uzbekistan and United Nations cooperation in the • the fight against torture; personnel, the President of Uzbekistan proposed that the field of human rights • development of regional cooperation on human rights. UN Human Rights Council consider the development of The adoption of the In Uzbekistan, the protection of human rights is considered Uzbekistan’s new initiatives on Human Rights universal principles of the judicial councils. The sixth initi- one of the priorities of cooperation with the UN. Today, the The first initiative. Uzbekistan is pursuing a radical policy ative. The fight against torture is a priority area of judicial National Strategy took into country has a stable political system that meets the modern of increasing the role of women in the political, public and and legal reforms in Uzbekistan. Work has begun on the criteria of democracy and human rights, and the legislative, business life of the country. Two new laws on gender equal- implementation of a national preventive mechanism for the account the views of not executive and judicial authorities at all levels are actively ity and the protection of women from violence and harass- elimination of torture. The closure of the specialized penal working to strengthen respect for human rights and to pro- ment have been adopted. colony located in the village of Zhaslyk was an important only the expert community, mote human rights education throughout the country. But It is planned to hold a Women Leader’s Dialogue of Central humanitarian event. As a result of the measures taken, the the most important thing is that the Uzbek society maintains Asian states and a Regional Women’s Business Forum in number of convicts held in places of deprivation of liberty but also the general respect for the principles of the rule of law and human rights. Uzbekistan. The second initiative. Much attention is paid to has decreased by almost three times. We in Uzbekistan highly appreciate the efforts of the UN the protection of the rights of persons with special needs. Over the past short period, we have made significant pro- public and international Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commis- A new Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came gress in our interaction with the special procedures. Visits sioner for Human Rightsto strengthen the protection of hu- into force this year. The Parliament of Uzbekistan plans to of two Special Rrapporteurs were carried out. organizations. Uzbekistan man rights around the world. For without ensuring human ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabil- We intend to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention maintains an active and rights, it is impossible to advance socio-economic, political, ities. Uzbekistan also proposes to create a Regional Council against Torture. Uzbekistan invites the UN High Commis- legal, cultural and humanitarian development of States. for the self-realization of People with Disabilities. sioner for Human Rights and the UN Special Rapporteur constructive dialogue with Uzbekistan has developed national indicators for the im- The third initiative. Today, intellectually and spiritually de- on Torture to pay a visit. Moreover, we have decided to plementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. veloped, proactive young people are becoming a driver of send a standing invitation to all mandate holders to visit the UN Charter and Treaty The Strategy of Action adopted by the President of Uzbek- sustainable progress. There are more than 2 billion young our country. Of course, cooperation with distinguished istan on five priority areas of the country’s development in people in the world. This year in Uzbekistan is declared the mandate holders will help to make headway in the effective bodies, specialized agencies 2017-2021 is a “Roadmap” for implementation of the UN Year of Supporting Youth and Strengthening Public Health. implementation of reforms in Uzbekistan. The seventh ini- Sustainable Development Goals. Uzbekistan was the first Most of the challenges facing humanity – such as threats tiative. Uzbekistan also intends to continue to promote the and Special procedures Central Asian State to establish a system of national human to peace and security, terrorism and extremism, racism, establishment of a regional human rights mechanism in the rights institutions, which includes a parliamentary Ombuds- climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic must be ad- Asian region. In this regard, a permanent platform has been of the UN HR Council man, a Children’s Ombudsman, a Business Ombudsman dressed with active participation of young people. created – the Samarkand Forum on Human Rights. There and a National Human Rights Centre. In June 2020, the The initiative to adopt an International Convention on the is no universal model of development in the world that is Uzbekistan – the member of the UN National Human Rights Strategy of Uzbekistan was adopted Rights of Youth, put forward by the President of Uzbekistan equally suitable for all States in the same historical period. for the first time and is being consistently implemented. It from the high rostrum of the United Nations General Assem- The sad experience of a number of countries clearly shows HE UN and the Republic of Uzbekistan have a provides for the implementation of the recommendations of bly, has been supported with great interest by the interna- that attempts to impose “unified standards” of democratic nearly 30-year history of cooperation. Uzbekistan the UN Human Rights Council and the treaty bodies. tional community. This year, we plan to hold a World Confer- development, without taking into account specific histori- T became a member of the UN on March 2, 1992. The adoption of the National Strategy took into account the ence on Youth Rights under the UN auspices. The purpose cal, social and other aspects, as well as national and reli- Main priorities of cooperation include fight against mod- views of not only the expert community, but also the general of the international forum is once again to give the youngest gious traditions, are counterproductive. Uzbekistan fully ern threats and challenges to security, non-proliferation of public and international organizations. Uzbekistan maintains people the opportunity to directly participate in the devel- endorses the role of the UN in international peacekeeping, weapons of mass destruction, tackling environmental prob- an active and constructive dialogue with the UN Charter and opment and implementation of national, regional and global maintaining security, promoting sustainable development, lems, in particular impacts of the Aral sea crisis, the so- Treaty bodies, specialized agencies and Special procedures strategies aimed at meeting their immediate needs, protect- and guaranteeing human rights. As an active member of cio-economic development, protection of human rights and of the UN Human Rights Council. The Government submits ing their rights, freedoms and legitimate interests. The Pres- the Human Rights Council, Uzbekistan wishes to express freedoms. The UN system supports Uzbekistan in address- timely periodic reports on the implementation of the main in- ident of Uzbekistan also put forward a proposal to establish explicitly its continuous readiness for broad and mutually ing a wide range of development issues, including health, ternational human rights treaties, as well as on the follow-up the institution of a UNSpecial Rapporteur on Youth Rights. beneficial cooperation with all countries of the world and education and social protection, preservation of cultural val- to the recommendations of the treaty bodies (41 reports). In In the current International Year for the Elimination of practical dialogue with the UN. ues, protection of natural resources and biodiversity, fight Uzbekistan, more than half of the population is young people. Child Labour, a Law on the Children’s Ombudsman will be – Akmal Saidov is the Director of the National Center against drug trafficking and spread of HIV /AIDS. As such, much is being done to ensure seamless integration adopted. The fourth initiative. Uzbekistan actively partici- for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Pak-Afghan border fence, a step in right direction AKISTAN is about to reach a new milestone in its attacks. Critics of the project, however, argue that while the the former FATA. However, the de-facto open border be- Abdul Basit fight against terrorism. The fence barrier it is build- fence will likely deter Afghanistan-based anti-Pakistan militants tween Afghanistan and Pakistan undermined the security P ing on the Durand Line, the 2,640km (1,640-mile) from conducting cross-border attacks, the Afghan Taliban will gains made through these operations. It allowed militants land border between Afghanistan and Pakistan that passes continue to cross the border at will, with a wink and a nod from to avoid capture by escaping into Afghanistan. These mili- through rugged mountains, densely forested valleys and Pakistan. Pakistan is also hoping that the border barrier will tants, after recovering and regrouping within Afghanistan, narrow rock passages, is nearing completion. Islamabad prevent any future turmoil in Afghanistan from spilling into its later launched new attacks on Pakistan. But since Pakistan’s started fencing its porous border with Afghanistan in March territory. Indeed, if Afghanistan once again descends into cha- fencing project began, these same militants started to find 2017, after facing a spate of deadly attacks from Afghani- os in the coming years, the wall will help curtail the refugee it a lot harder to move between the two countries and evade stan-based Pakistani militant groups in the previous year. influx from Afghanistan into Pakistan. In 1989, when Russia the Pakistani government’s efforts to prevent their attacks. Despite a slow-performing economy, disruption caused by withdrew from Afghanistan, the ensuing civil war resulted in The number of cross-border terror attacks from Afghani- the COVID-19 pandemic and a volatile security environment, the migration of millions of Afghan refugees into Pakistan. stan has fallen from 82 in 2019 to just 11 in 2020. the work on the border continued mostly uninterrupted in Further, the fence will help curb the cross-border smuggling The fencing of the border, however, has also presented Paki- the last four years. So far, 85 percent of the border has been of narcotics and weapons that helps sustain terror groups in stan with new challenges. The fence adversely affected the fenced, and the remaining work is expected to be completed the region. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, daily lives of families who have relatives on both sides of the by April 2021. The border barrier consists of two sets of Afghanistan is the source of 80 to 90 percent of the world’s border. Similarly, it harmed subsistence farmers whose lands chain-link fences, separated by a 2-metre (6-foot) space filled opium supply. About 45 percent of Afghan opium, which is straddle the border. The situation has already compelled sev- with concertina wire coils. The double-fence, which is 3.6 me- used in the production of heroin, is trafficked through Paki- eral farmers to sell their lands at throwaway prices. Traders tres high (11 feet) on the Pakistani side and 4 metres high stan to the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Pakistan’s rea- who made a living by exporting food items and other goods (13 feet) on the Afghan side, is fitted with surveillance cam- sons for embarking on this massive fencing project, however, from Pakistan into Afghanistan and vice versa have also been eras and infrared detectors. Moreover, nearly 1,000 forts are are not only increasing border security and preventing smug- affected as they now need to acquire visas to cross the border The fencing of the also being constructed along the border to increase security. gling. The fence will also help Pakistan politically by cement- and pay customs fees for the produce they bring over. Pakistan Cross-border movement will only be allowed through 16 for- ing the Durand Line as the permanent border between the is already working to mitigate the negative impact the border border, however, has also mally designated crossing points after the completion of the sovereign territories of Afghanistan and Pakistan. barrier had on the lives of civilians living in the area. It has project, which is expected to cost more than $500m in total. Afghanistan disputes the border drawn by British colonial reached an agreement with Afghanistan to establish joint trade presented Pakistan with For the last two decades, the regions surrounding the Durand officials, with the agreement of then-Afghan leader Amir Ab- markets along the border and discussions are ongoing about Line have been used by armed groups, such as the Haqqani dul Rehman, in 1893. It argues that the border is a “colonial exactly where these markets should be established and what new challenges. The fence Network, al-Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), imposition” that divides the ancestral homelands of Pashtun items should be traded within them. It is also planning to finan- to conduct attacks both in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kabul tribes between two countries, and claims sovereignty over cially compensate the farmers who have lands on both sides of adversely affected the daily has long accused Pakistan of providing sanctuary to the Af- the Pashtun territories on the Pakistani side of the border the border. For the families living across the Pakistan-Afghani- ghan Taliban. Islamabad, on the other hand, has raised sim- that comprise the former Federally Administered Tribal Are- stan border, Islamabad will issue long-term passes. lives of families who have ilar concerns about TTP’s presence in Afghanistan. Indeed, as (FATA) and parts of North West Frontier Province. Kabul The fencing of the Pak-Afghan border is a necessary step both Pakistan and Afghanistan have repeatedly found prom- also argues that the agreement between British officials and towards curbing militancy in the border areas and bringing relatives on both sides inent criminals they are seeking to capture and eliminate in Rehman had a 100-year time limit, which expired in 1993. stability to the former FATA. But on its own, it will not of the border. Similarly, each other’s backyards in recent years. In 2016, for example, Pakistan, on the other hand, considers the border it inherited solve the region’s myriad problems. The border barrier Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Manor was killed by a US drone from the British after its independence as legal and final. And will undoubtedly provide a tactical respite for Pakistan it harmed subsistence attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan region. Two years later, in it hopes that its ambitious border barrier project will put the and reduce the number of cross-border attacks. But un- 2018, TTP leader Mullah Fazhlullah was killed by another US dispute over the Durand Line to rest for good. til sustainable peace is achieved in Afghanistan, and the farmers whose lands drone attack in Afghanistan’s Kunar province. Even before its completion, the border barrier provided grievances of the Pashtun tribes living near the border are Pakistan says its border barrier will extensively increase se- Pakistan with visible benefits. Since 2007, Pakistan has resolved, no barrier will successfully bring peace, stability straddle the border curity in restive border areas and put to rest the tensions it carried out numerous kinetic operations, including Zarb- and long term security to the region. experienced with its neighbour over cross-border militant e-Azb and Radd-ul- Fasaad, to root out terror groups from – Courtesy: Al Jazeera IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Saturday, February 27, 2021 Briefs Match-7 Match-8 PSL-6 Fixture India tightens Saturday, February 27: Karachi Kings v Multan regulatory Sultans (2pm); Peshawar grip on social Zalmi v Islamabad United -6 (7pm) media Sunday, February 28: Ka- rachi Kings v Lahore Qalan- dars (7pm) Foreign Desk Monday, March 1: Islama- NEW DELHI: India has bad United v Quetta Gladia- announced new rules to tors (7pm) regulate content on social Wednesday, March 3: media, making Facebook, Karachi Kings v Peshawar Rizwan, Maqsood hand Zalmi (2pm); Quetta Glad- WhatsApp, Twitter and oth- ers more accountable to le- iators v Multan Sultans gal requests for the swift re- (7pm) moval of posts and sharing Thursday, March 4: La- information on where the hore Qalandars v Islamabad 1st win to Sultans in PSL 6 United (7pm) messages originated from. The rules – part of an effort Friday, March 5: Multan by Prime Minister Narendra Hafeez scored his eighth PSL fifty as Qalandars accelerated their score in 10 overs. Sultans v Karachi Kings Modi’s government to put (7pm) Big Tech on a shorter leash He made 60 runs off 35 balls with the help of three boundaries and five sixes Saturday, March 6: Islam- – come after Twitter recent- abad United v Quetta Glad- iators (2pm); Peshawar ly ignored government or- Sports Desk ders to drop content related Zalmi beat Gladiators Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (7pm) to the farmers’ protests. KARACHI: Skipper Mo- India has the largest mar- by 3 wickets in PSL-6 Sunday, March 7: Multan hammad Rizwan and So- Sultans v Quetta Gladiators ket by users for Facebook haib Maqsood powered and its messenger service KARACHI: Sarfaraz Ahmed and Azam Khan domi- (2pm); Islamabad United v Multan Sultans with the nated throughout as Quetta Gladiators posted 198- Karachi Kings (7pm) WhatsApp. The new rules bat as they beat Lahore called the Intermediary 7 in 20 overs against Peshawar Zalmi in the eighth Wednesday, March 10: Qalandars by seven wick- match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Guidelines and Digital Me- ets to win first match in dia Ethics Code, issued by 6. Sent into bat, Gladiators lost an early wicket of Kings (7pm) PSL 6. Cameron Delport but young Saim Ayub got a dream Thursday, March 11: the government on Thurs- Rizwan and Maqsood put day will be legally enforce- partnership with South African legendary batsman Quetta Gladiators v Lahore up a match-winning part- Faf Du Plessis. They both scored 33 runs togeth - Qalandars (7pm) able. The rules will require nership of 110 runs after big social media companies er before Saim got run-out. Wahab Riaz bagged Du Friday, March 12: Multan they joined hands when Plessis in 11th over to reduce Gladiators to 88-3. Sultans v Peshawar Zalmi to set up a grievance redres- Sultans were suffering sal mechanism and within But, Sarfaraz and Azam scored 105 runs together (3pm); Islamabad United v at 2-30 while chasing 158 to put Gladiators in the driving seat. Sarfaraz made Lahore Qalandars (8pm) three months appoint new runs in 20 overs. executives to coordinate 81 runs off 40 balls with the help of 12 boundaries Saturday, March 13: While batting first, Ha- and a six. Azam scored 47 runs off 26 balls with Quetta Gladiators v Kara- with law enforcement. feez powered Qaland- Social media firms should the help of six boundaries and two sixes. Wahab chi Kings (2pm); Multan ars initially but Sultans’ conceded 54 runs in his four overs and bagged two Sultans v Islamabad United be “more responsible and bowlers contained well accountable,” Ravi Shankar wickets. Saqib Mahmood took three wickets while (7pm) and restricted them to Mohammad Imran bagged a wicket. – Sports Desk Sunday, March 14: Quetta Prasad, the minister for 157-6. and five sixes. six. Chris Lynn and James information technology, Joe Denly (31) support- For Sultans, Shahnawaz Vince departed earlier into their hand. over seven boundaries Gladiators v Peshawar Zal- Hafeez scored his eighth mi (2pm); Lahore Qaland- told reporters in outlining PSL fifty as Qalandars ed Hafeez well as they Dhani and Carlos Brath- to leave Sultans tatter- Rizwan smashed 76 runs and two sixes. the rules. Big social me- scored 89 runs together. waite bagged two wickets ing at 30-2. Rizwan and off 49 balls laced with Shaheen Shah Afridi ars v Karachi Kings (7pm) accelerated their score Monday, March 15: Is- dia firms will be obliged to in 10 overs. He made 60 Samit Patel powered 26 each while Usman Qadir Maqsood took charge 12 boundaries whereas bagged two wickets while remove content within 36 runs off 20 with the help took a wicket. then and partnered Maqsood remained not Samit Patel took a wicket lamabad United v Peshawar runs off 35 balls with the Zalmi (7pm) hours of receiving a legal or- help of three boundaries of two boundaries and a In reply, Sultans lost strongly to take the game out for 61 runs spread each. der, according to the rules. Tuesday, March 16: Mul- The government also said tan Sultans v Lahore Qalan- companies need to assist dars (7pm) in probes or other cyber- Over 300 schoolgirls Thursday, March 18: security-related incidents Dunk gives security vote of Qualifier (1 v 2) (7pm) within 72 hours of receiving abducted in Nigeria Friday, March 19: Elimi- a request. They must also nator 1 (3 v 4) (7pm) disable within a day any Alhaji Bello Maikusa Jangebe, a confidence for Australia tour Saturday, March 20: post depicting an individual Eliminator 2 (loser Quali- in a sexual act or conduct, father of one of the students at the ty is great and the food is great. fier v winner Eliminator 1) said the rules, a draft copy school in the Talatar Mafara local DNA I am really fortunate that I am being (7pm) of which was reported by embraced by the local people. I am Monday, March 22: Final the Reuters news agency government, said he was woken KARACHI: Swashbuckling batsman getting incredible support and wel- (7pm) on Wednesday. IT minister up by gunshots early morning Ben Dunk approved security arrange- comed by all. “I always look forward Prasad also told reporters ments for teams in Pakistan, raising to coming back to Pakistan. Lahore the rules would oblige the tunately, this time around, hopes Australia’s next year’s tour Qalandars’ two wins in their first two PIA to start companies to reveal the Monitoring Desk they aimed at the students to the country would be amazing for matches saw them top the ladder. flights to originator of a message or and abducted about 327 of the people of Pakistan as well as for They opened their HBL PSL 6 cam- post when legally ordered. KANO: Over 300 school- them. Later we noticed that the players. Australia are scheduled paign with a four-wicket win over Baku and Facebook said it welcomed girls were kidnapped in only a few of the students to tour Pakistan for two Tests, three 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi and rules that prescribe ways Nigeria in the wee hours of were left behind,” he told ODIs and as many T20Is in what will made a strong statement with a com- Tashkent to address challenges on Friday, eyewitnesses said. Anadolu Agency by phone. be their first tour to Pakistan since manding nine-wicket win over Multan by the time Australia travel to Pakistan From Page 01 the web. “The details of Armed men attacked a Malam Sa’idu Kwairo, 1998. Asked would he give a thumbs Sultans. Lahore Qalandars’ fortunes in February next year. It may be mentioned here rules like these matter boarding school in the a guardian of one of the up if Cricket Australia takes his opin- changed last year when they first se- “We saw South Africa come just be- that Uzbek air is already and we will carefully study northwestern state of abducted girls, said the ion on safety and security in Pakistan, cured their maiden qualification in the fore the HBL PSL 6. Hopefully, by that operating from Lahore to the new rules,” it said in a Zamfara. gunmen stormed in riding Dunk was positive, “I think 100 per play-offs and went on to play the final Tashkent while there was stage the Covid-19 situation around statement. Facebook-owned Alhaji Bello Maikusa seven vehicles and opened cent. In my four times to Pakistan, I with Dunk’s batsmanship playing a piv- no direct flight from Paki- the world and here in Pakistan would WhatsApp declined to com- Jangebe, a father of one of indiscriminate fire. have never felt unsafe. otal role. Dunk knocked 300 runs at an stan to Azerbaijan. allow a significant crowd. It would be ment. A Twitter spokesman the students at the school “We could hear the help- “The security around the hotel, to and impressive strike rate of 167.59. Due to virus issue, the Uz- an amazing experience for the Austral- said the company would in the Talatar Mafara local less voices of the abducted fro the game is simply amazing. I think “The great thing about last year’s bek air had temporarily ian boys to play in front of the Paki- study the guidelines and government, said he was girls screaming for help it would be awesome for the people of team was that everybody contributed discontinued its operations stani home crowd. looked forward to continued woken up by gunshots ear- amid sounds of gunfire,” Pakistan to have the Australian team to the wins. I was fortunate to play in Pakistan however it is “I have been really fortunate to have engagement with the Indian ly morning. he added. Police have yet to touring here.” England and New Zea- couple of innings and played my role likely to resume services in played in front of some amazing government. “We believe “We thought they had comment on the issue. No land are also due to visit Pakistan later for the team. We have so many stars. March. Therefore PIA and crowds and my memories will last for that regulation is beneficial come to attack residents group has claimed responsi- this year. Dunk is part of Lahore Qa- Shaheen (Shah Afridi) was amazing, Uzbek air will provide the a long time. The same will be for the when it safeguards citizen’s as they usually do, unfor- bility for the abduction. landars for the second time after fea- skipper (Sohail Akhtar) was amazing, passengers with options to Australian players to play Test cricket fundamental rights and rein- turing for Karachi Kings in 2019. The (Mohammad) Hafeez was brilliant, travel to Uzbekistan. Like- here.” Dunk said he has always en- forces online freedoms,” he 33-year-old Queenslander, who played so literally everybody in the team, at wise PIA is planning to start joyed his visits to Pakistan. “This is my said in a statement. ‘Double standards five T20Is for Australia between 2014- some stage, contributed to the wins Lahore, Baku flight also, 17, hoped Covid-19 situation improves fourth time in Pakistan. The hospitali- and that’s what made us a good team.” which shall enable visitors to visit this beautiful coun- Germany from PCB in try. From Lahore to Tash- kent it takes only two hours committed to Hafeez’s case’ while in case of Baku the Afghan peace distance shall be covered A true reflection of prejudice only in three and half hours. process, against an individual,” he wrote. For the moment visitors who wish to travel to Baku minister says It must be noted here that Ha- have to either take the Qa- tar or Turkey route. In Qa- feez turned down PCB’s offer to tar it takes almost 10 hours Foreign Desk be included in the C Category of to reach Baku while in case BAERLIN: Germany is com- of Turkey it takes almost 22 mitted to the peace process their central contracts hours because there is 12 in Afghanistan, Defense Min- Shah who also play in one hours transit in Istanbul in ister Annegret Kramp-Kar- Sports Desk format are given A category case passengers travel via renbauer said Friday during contracts. A true reflection Istanbul. The Uzbek govern- a surprise visit to troops in KARACHI: Former Test of prejudice against an indi- ment announced to attract Mazar-i-Sharif, where the ma- cricketer, Moin Khan crit- vidual,” he wrote. It must more and more tourists this jority of German troops are icized Pakistan Cricket be noted here that Hafeez year therefore it is making deployed. Kramp-Karrenbau- Board (PCB) for having turned down PCB’s offer all possible arrangements to er arrived at the Bundeswehr double standards for crick- to be included in the C Cat- provide easy and quick access camp in the north of the eters. Taking to Instagram, egory of their central con- to tourists to Uzbekistan. country in the early hours of Khan said PCB clearly has tracts. PCB’s CEO, Wasim the morning in order to “get dual standards while award- Khan shared that the veter- Pak to save an overview of the current ing central contracts to dif- an cricketer denied accept- situation of the Bundeswehr ferent players. ing the C category central “Hafeez deserves A catego- contract. Remember, Test $300 million contingent and the situation ry contract and there are cricketer Azhar Ali is in the in Afghanistan in a direct clear double standards from A category while Yasir is in ANKARA: Pakistan Ambassador Syrus Qazi inaugurated utility store. Pakistanis living annually: PM exchange with the men and PCB to award him C catego- the B category of current in Ankara & those who have a taste for Pakistani products now have the From Page 01 women of the Bundeswehr.” ry when Azhar Ali & Yasir Central Contracts. facility available to order online or purchase by visiting. - DNA the nation $300mn annually. “We are ready to continue sup- Speaking at the groundbreak- porting the peace process,” ing ceremony of the Central the defense minister said. On Business District ceremony Wednesday, the Cabinet in in Lahore, the prime minister Berlin approved a 10-month said that his government had extension until next January US’s 1st military action under Biden draws criticism been trying to negotiate this of Germany’s military mission deal for the past one year. zeera’s Shihab Rattansi in Washing- In the US, the move was also met Iran back into a negotiation about attacks were the right move. there, a move that still has to “When a difficult time comes oreign esk ton, DC. with condemnation. both sides resuming compliance “Responses like this are a necessary be approved by parliament. F D upon the nation, a country During her visit, Kramp-Kar- Seyyed Mohammad Marandi, a pro- Hillary Mann Leverett, CEO of the with the agreement. deterrent and remind Iran, its prox- WASHINGTON: US President Joe has to think of ‘out-of-the-box’ renbauer said the country fessor of English literature and ori- political risk consultancy Stratega, Mary Ellen O’Connell, a professor at ies, and our adversaries around the solutions,” he said. “Paki- Biden’s authorisation of military air “urgently needs a settlement entalism at the University of Tehran said while the air raids sent a mes- Notre Dame Law School, criticised world that attacks on US interests stan went through a decade raids in eastern Syria on Thursday between the opposing groups said the move showed how Biden sage about the Biden administra- the US attack as a violation of inter- will not be tolerated,” McCaul said. of darkness,” he added. The has drawn criticism in the Middle of its society.” Soldiers cannot and Trump are the same. tion’s loyalties in the region, they national law. Suzanne Maloney, of the Brook- prime minister had said Paki- replace these reconciliation East. Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad would not diffuse the situation in the “The United Nations Charter makes ings Institution think-tank, said the stan was facing a fiscal deficit processes, but they were “mak- The United States military said it Javad Zarif spoke to his Syrian coun- Middle East. absolutely clear that the use of mil- attacks showed the Biden adminis- due to which it was forced ing an important contribution carried out measured attacks on fa- terpart on Friday hours after US air “The Biden administration is trying itary force on the territory of a for- tration could negotiate with Iran on to take foreign loans due to together with allies, especially cilities in eastern Syria used by Iran- raids. to portray this first military attack as eign sovereign state is lawful only in the nuclear deal while pushing back which the country’s reserves in the north of the country,” backed militias, in response to rock- “The two sides stressed the need of measured in consultation with allies. response to an armed attack on the against the militias it backed. declined and its currency lost she said. The minister added et attacks against US targets in Iraq. the West to adhere to UN Security But this won’t de-escalate anything. defending state for which the tar- “Good move by… Biden (adminis- its worth. “These problems that Berlin’s goal remained The air raids were “deliberate” and Council resolutions regarding Syr- “In fact, it signals very strongly a get state is responsible,” she said. tration) demonstrating US can walk were inherited by this gov- an orderly withdrawal of aimed to “de-escalate the overall ia,” the Iranian government website message to Iran that … the Biden “None of those elements is met in and chew gum at the same time,” ernment,” he said, adding troops. “In view of the se- situation in both eastern Syria and Dolat.ir said. administration is in fact trying to the Syria strike.” she said on Twitter. that the government cannot curity situation, the pro- Iraq”, Pentagon spokesman John US journalist Ayman Moyeldin drew increase its pressure and leverage Justin Amash, a US lawyer who for- In the February 15 attack, rockets solve this problem until and tection of our servicemen Kirby said in a statement. a timeline to show similarities be- against Iran.” merly served as the representative hit the US military base housed unless it generates wealth. and women is a very high Some commentators said there was tween Biden’s move and several for- The rocket attacks on US positions for Michigan’s 3rd congressional at Erbil International Airport in Touching upon the LNG deal priority in this regard, and a clear effort to draw a distinction mer US presidents. in Iraq were carried out as Washing- district said the move was unconsti- the Kurdish-run region, killing a with Qatar, the prime minis- all necessary measures will between Biden and his predecessor The US has long been criticised ton and Tehran are looking for a way tutional. non-American contractor and injur- ter said that he was proud to be taken together with our Donald Trump, who in response to for military intervention in several to return to the 2015 nuclear deal Still, some observers showed sup- ing a number of American contrac- announce that Pakistan will partners to this end,” she attacks on coalition forces in Iraq Muslim-majority countries such as abandoned by former US President port for the air raids. tors and a US service member. save $300mn each year as a said. “The goal remains an used “the most disproportionate Iraq and Libya and imposing regime Trump. Representative Michael McCaul, Another salvo struck a base hosting result of the deal. “And in 10 orderly withdrawal.” force by killing the Iranian general change leading to political chaos and It was not clear how, or whether, the the top Republican on the House US forces north of Baghdad days years’ time, Pakistan will save (Qassem) Soleimani”, said Al Ja- instability. raid might affect US efforts to coax Foreign Affairs Committee, said the later, hurting at least one contractor. $3bn,” he said. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Saturday, February 27, 2021 Dutch court Briefs upholds controversial Japanese virus curfew journalist THE HAGUE: A Dutch court Friday upheld an detained in appeal by the government Myanmar against a lower court’s or- der to scrap a controver- sial coronavirus curfew, Foreign Desk saying the cabinet had not YANGON: A Japanese overstepped its brief. freelance journalist was Friday’s ruling against detained by security forces the case brought by the in Myanmar’s largest city Covid-sceptic group Virus Yangon on Friday while cov- Truth has limited impact ering an anti-coup protest as parliament already there, his assistant said. pushed through a new law Yuki Kitazumi is a former re- to support the curfew insti- porter for the Tokyo-based tuted on January 23. Nikkei business daily and is The introduction of the now based in Yangon. The curfew -- the first since Japanese Embassy in Yan- Nazi occupation during gon was trying to ascertain World War II -- led to his identity, an embassy three days of severe riot- official said. Local media ing across the country in reported that about 20 peo- late January. But police ple were detained during clamped down and hun- Friday’s demonstration in dreds of rioters were ar- central Yangon, including rested. Many have already protesters. been sentenced by Dutch courts. A lower court judge earlier this month Libya’s new said Prime Minister Mark PM delays Rutte’s government over- stepped its authority when naming it imposed the 9:00 pm to 4:30 am curfew based on a cabinet law that gives government BAKU: Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Khojaly genocide emergency powers. Web Desk memorial in Baku’s Khatayi district to commemorate the victims of the genocide. – DNA Such measures could only be used in sudden nation- TRIPOLI: Libya’s new- al emergencies such as ly-elected prime minister a dyke breach, the lower failed to name members of court judge ruled. How- a much-anticipated Cabinet ever, the Hague Appeals ahead of an expected dead- Court on Friday said there line on Thursday, raising ‘Khojaly genocide reflection were “indeed exceptional questions over whether his circumstances to make the transitional government can introduction of the curfew unite Libya’s factions. possible.” – APP Prime Minister-designate of Armenian fascism’ Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was US expert set to announce his Cabinet Aliyev said that Khojaly genocide is well-documented and over ten world countries in a news conference from panel to vote the capital, Tripoli, and send it to Libya’s House of Repre- have recognized what happened in Khojaly as genocide. He stressed that by on J&J Covid sentatives for approval. Instead, Dbeibah told re- massacring civilians, Armenians sought to break the will of Azerbaijani people vaccine porters he only shared with ty to the civilian population, the shelling of During the genocide, 56 people were killed is an important component of reconcilia- WASHINGTON: A US pan- Libyan legislators proposed DNA our cities and villages, as well as the bomb- with special cruelty, with people’s scalps re- tion. Perpetrators of Khojaly genocide are el of independent experts guidelines for the selection ing of peaceful cities with ballistic missiles moved, various limbs cut off, eyes gouged glorified as heros in Armenia based on ex- was set to vote Friday on of Cabinet members and a BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev has said that during the Second Karabakh War - all these out, and pregnant women’s bellies pierced treme ideologies of racism, discrimination, whether to recommend “vision” of his priorities in the Khojaly genocide is the manifestation are manifestations of Armenian fascism.” with bayonets. Eight families were com- ethnic hate,” Hajiyev wrote. emergency approval of the coming period. of Armenian fascism and that Azerbaijan Aliyev said that Khojaly genocide is well-doc- pletely destroyed, 25 children lost both par- The massacre was the bloodiest incident in Johnson & Johnson’s sin- “We submitted today a prop- avenged the victims by liberating the Arme- umented and over ten world countries have ents and 130 children lost one parent. the Nagorno-Karabakh war. It was also the gle-shot Covid-19 vaccine, osition for a structure and a nian-occupied territories. recognized what happened in Khojaly as President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady turning point in the first Nagorno-Karab- potentially paving the way working vision of a national Aliyev made the remarks in the presser held genocide. He stressed that by massacring Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Khojaly geno- akh war waged between 1990 and 1994. It for at least three million unity government along with on February 26 that marks the 29th anni- civilians, Armenians sought to break the cide memorial in Baku’s Khatai district to changed the course of the war as Armeni- doses to ship next week. the selection criteria for versary of Khojaly genocide. will of Azerbaijani people. commemorate the victims of the genocide ans gained a psychological advantage over The committee’s 22 mem- (that) team … to the speak- “The Khojaly genocide was a manifestation On February 26 in 1992 over the span of a today. Azerbaijanis. As Armenian forces were ad- bers, who were convened er of Parliament,” Dbeibah of Armenian fascism. Armenian fascism was few hours, Armenian forces massacred 613 Azerbaijani Presidential Aide Hikmat Haji- vancing, Azerbaijani civilians were fleeing by the Food and Drug Ad- told reporters in Tripoli on on the rise at that time, and from 1992 to Azerbaijani civilians in the town on Khojaly yev called for justice for the Khojaly geno- to other parts of Azerbaijan fearing a second ministration and include Thursday evening. He said the last events, Armenian fascism dealt a in Nagorno-Karabakh region. The death toll cide in a Twitter post on February 26. Khojaly. This pattern continued throughout leading scientists as well the submission was in line great blow to the Azerbaijani people. included 106 women, 63 children and 70 el- “We Remember! We demand justice for in- the war and by the time the sides signed consumer and industry with the deadline set by a Military provocations, terrorist acts, cruel- derly people. nocent victims of Khojaly genocide! Justice the cease-fire agreement in 1994, Arme- representatives, will hold United Nations road map, a daylong virtual meeting which requires at least 30 to decide if the known ben- percent of top government efits of the drug outweigh posts to be filled by women its risks. It is an exercise and young candidates. ‘US sanctions ‘Int’l organizations fairly in transparency without He also told reporters the parallel among other ad- names of proposed min- against spirit of vanced countries, giving isters will be disclosed in the public access to the Parliament during a vote of assess Khojaly events’ nitty gritty details of the confidence for his lineup. alliance’ scientific debate. The UN-backed transitional The minister also pointed out that DNA during the occupation period, these sible Russian subterfuge. Though the panel’s recom- road map envisages holding Turkey, however, stressed mendations aren’t binding, general elections in the war- territories were mined and currently BAKU: The 26th of February, 2021 is Armenia refuses to provide maps of that the S-400s would not they are usually followed, torn North African country be integrated into NATO and the members are by the end of the year. the 29th anniversary of the Khojaly the minefields. “Azerbaijan has al- genocide, one of the heaviest crimes ways acted based on international law. systems, and pose no threat widely expected to vote committed by Armenia against Azer- Twenty-nine years have passed since to the alliance or its arma- in favor. An emergency EU summit baijan, and the Azerbaijani people the day of the genocide and Azerbaijan ments. Turkish officials have use authorization (EUA) won’t forget this tragedy, the country’s demands a fair assessment of these repeatedly proposed a work- would soon follow, making decides to Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov events by international organizations ing group to examine the the J&J vaccine the third maintain said during an event dedicated to the cide,” Bayramov noted. and countries,” added Bayramov. technical compatibility issue. to be greenlighted in the tragedy’s commemoration at the ADA He stressed that the lands that were During the Karabakh war, the Armeni- Meanwhile, speaking on United States after Pfiz- strict University. “The civilians were killed under the occupation of Armenia for an military committed an act of geno- Web Desk Greek jets’ harassment of a er’s and Moderna’s were only because they were Azerbaijanis. a long time had been liberated (as a cide against the population of Azerbai- Turkish scientific research provisionally approved in restrictions A number of countries adopted docu- result of the 44-day war from late Sept. jan’s Khojaly town consisting of 7,000 ANKARA: Imposing sanc- vessel in the Aegean Sea, he December. “If the FDA ap- ments recognizing this crime as geno- through early Nov.2020). people on Feb. 26, 1992. tions on Turkey over its pur- reiterated this is not what proves the use of this new chase of the Russian S-400 good neighbors do. On Tues- vaccine, we have a plan Foreign Desk missile defense system does day, one of the four Greek to roll it out as quickly as BRUSSELS: The epide- not comply with the spirit of fighter jets that approached Johnson & Johnson can miological situation in the alliance, Turkey’s defense the TCG Cesme west of make it,” US President European Union remains minister said on Friday. Lemnos Island launched a Joe Biden said Thursday. serious, and the communi- “Imposing some restric- chaff cartridge from a dis- Administration officials ty has decided to maintain tions on Turkey, especially tance of two nautical miles said earlier this week they tough restrictive measures, on F-35 over the S-400 issue (2.3 miles), according to se- hoped to deliver three to according to statement fol- is not in line with the spir- curity sources. The Turkish four million doses next lowing the first day of the it of alliance,” Hulusi Akar ship, which was engaged in week, pending emergency EU summit. “We are deter- said addressing an event in hydrographic surveying ac- authorization. – APP mined to continue to work the central Kayseri prov- tivities at the time, is slated together and coordinate ince. “The S-400 defense to continue its scientific and Japan to our action to tackle the pan- system is used against technical research in the re- demic and its consequenc- threats and dangers when it gion until March 2. Besides, partially lift es. The epidemiological is needed. The S-400 does touching upon Turkey’s fight situation remains serious, not harm anyone if there is against the Fetullah Terrorist virus state of and the new variants pose no intention to attack Tur- Organization (FETO), Akar additional challenges. We key,” Akar added. said: “We continue our fight emergency must therefore uphold tight Last December, the US im- against FETO determined- TOKYO: Japan will end restrictions while stepping posed sanctions on Turkey ly. As of July 15, 2016, some a coronavirus state of up efforts to accelerate the over the acquisition of the 21,194 people have been emergency early in some provision of vaccines,” the Russian S-400 missile de- dismissed from the Turkish regions as the pace of statement said. fense system. Armed Forces. FETO and its infection slows, reports According to the report, US officials have voiced op- US-based leader Fetullah Gu- said Friday, less than five “non-essential travel needs position to the deal, claiming len orchestrated the defeated months before the pan- to be restricted”. “We wel- the S-400s would be incom- coup of July 15, 2016, which demic-postponed Tokyo come the adoption of the BANGKOK: Pakistan ambassador to Thailand, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad met patible with NATO systems left 251 people martyred and Olympics. The emergen- two Council recommenda- with Thai minister of justice, Somsak Thepsutin. – DNA and expose F-35 jets to pos- 2,734 injured. cy measure -- currently in tions on travel within, and force in 10 regions includ- into, the EU, according to ing Tokyo -- is looser than which restrictions can be in- the strict lockdowns seen troduced in accordance with elsewhere in the world, the principles of proportion- and primarily calls for bars ality and non-discrimination ‘China’s treatment of Uighurs is genocide’ and restaurants to close and taking into account sterilisations. has been “very clear” that what “The situation of the Uighurs is In a statement on its website, the from 8pm. the specific situation of Foreign Desk China denies any human rights has taken place in Xinjiang “was a cause of great concern,” Blok Chinese Embassy in The Hague It is due to end on March cross-border communities,” abuses in Xinjiang and says its genocide” and that it constitutes told reporters after the motion said the Uighur population in Xin- 7, but the government will the European Council said. AMSTERDAM: The Dutch par- camps provide vocational training “crimes against humanity”. was passed, adding that the Neth- jiang has been growing in recent lift the measure this Sun- The EU pledged to speed liament passed a non-binding mo- and are needed to fight hardline The Dutch motion said that ac- erlands hoped to work with other years, enjoying a higher standard day, just over a week early, up the issuance of permits tion saying the treatment of the views. tions by the Chinese government nations on the issue. of living and a longer life expec- in around six prefectures, for production and distribu- Muslim Uighur minority in China The Chinese Embassy in The such as “measures intended to The author of the motion, legisla- tancy. the reports said. tion of vaccines. “We need amounted to genocide, the first Hague said on Thursday any sug- prevent births” and “having pun- tor Sjoerd Sjoerdsma of the cen- “How can you call this a geno- The greater Tokyo area will to urgently accelerate the such move by a European country. gestion of genocide in Xinjiang ishment camps” fell under United tre-left Democrats 66 Party, has cide?” it said. “Xinjiang-related stay under the measure as authorization, production “A genocide on the Uighur mi- was an “outright lie” and the Nations Resolution 260, generally separately proposed lobbying the issues are never about human the pace of decline in new and distribution of vaccines, nority is occurring in China,” the Dutch parliament had “deliber- known as the genocide conven- International Olympic Committee rights, ethnicity or religion, but infections has slowed, the as well as vaccination,” the Dutch motion said, stopping short ately smeared China and grossly tion. to move the 2022 Winter Olym- about combating violent terrorism reports said. statement said. The Council of directly saying that the Chinese interfered in China’s internal af- Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s con- pics away from Beijing. and secession.” Several prefectures have also supports “the addition- government was responsible. fairs”. servative VVD party voted against “Recognising the atrocities that China’s ambassador to the United requested the state of al efforts by the Commission Activists and UN rights experts Canada passed a resolution label- the resolution. are taking place against the Ui- Nations in Geneva accused West- emergency be lifted and to work with industry and say at least one million Muslims ling China’s treatment of the Ui- Foreign Minister Stef Blok said ghurs in China for what they are, ern powers on Wednesday of using the government will pres- Member States to increase have been detained in camps in ghurs genocide earlier this week. the government did not want to namely genocide, prevents the the Uighur issue to meddle in his ent a plan to do so before the capacity of current vac- the remote western region of In a press conference on Tuesday, use the term genocide, as the sit- world from looking the other way country’s internal affairs. making a formal decision, cine production as well as to Xinjiang. The activists and some US State Department Spokesman uation has not been declared as and forces us into action,” he told The growing pressure on China top government spokes- adjust vaccines to the new Western politicians accuse China Ned Price also said that US Sec- such by the United Nations or by the Reuters news agency in an over the Uighurs comes as an an- man Katsunobu Kato told variants as necessary. of using torture, forced labour and retary of State Antony Blinken an international court. emailed response to questions. nual report from the National Bu- reporters. – APP IslamabadSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Opposition Briefs govt clash British DHM hosts reception mars Sindh PAF celebrates Assembly ‘Surprise session Day’ today for Chevening participants Athar Sufi Khayam Abbasi The Chevening Mentoring Scheme has played an important role in promoting gender KARACHI: Ruckus on ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Friday has erupted during Force (PAF) on the occa- equality, inclusion and opportunity for all which are integral to our work in Pakistan the ongoing Sindh Assem- sion of second anniversary bly session as government of Operation Swift Retort and opposition lawmakers will celebrate February 27 manhandled each other. as Surprise Day to tribute The disturbance occurred valiant Shaheens’ for their after Pakistan Tehreek- brave defence of the moth- e-Insaf’s (PTI) Khurrum erland while retaliating to Sher Zaman used non-par- Indian Air Force violation of liamentary language over its sovereign territories on which, Pakistan People’s February 27, 2019. Party (PPP) member The celebration ceremony Mukesh Kumar warned of Surprise Day will be held him to sit on his seat and here at PAF Headquarters have a hold on his tongue. and to be telecasted live PTI’s Khurram Sher Zam- across all media channels. an accused Provincial The Operation Swift Re- Minister Mukesh Kumar tort was a rapid response Chawla of turning Sindh to Indian Air Force strike into wine shops. In return, in Balakot obliterating Pa- Chawla accused Khurram kistan’s airspace that had Sher Zaman of serving merely harmed a few trees sub-standard food to the and a wild Crow. masses at his restaurant. The PAF giving a resound- The group of thieves ing response had carried should learn how to speak out air strikes at six multiple leadership potential, to enhance opment consultant. The year-long “The Chevening Mentoring is a unique opportunity to develop on the floor, Chawla was locations in Indian Illegally Staff Report skills, knowledge and work per- scheme helped the mentees to Scheme has played an important leadership potential, network with quoted as saying. Occupied Jammu and Kash- formance. A total of 10 mentees grow professionally and learn to role in promoting gender equali- students from across the world Jumping into the brawl, mir (IIOJK) and engaged its ISLAMABAD: Iona Thomas, Act- (eight women and two men, in- meet challenges at the workplace. ty, inclusion and opportunity for and experience the best of the PPP’s Taimoor Talpur counterpart in a dogfight ing Deputy High Commissioner cluding one each from minorities) It also helped the mentees to en- all which are integral to our work UK’s first class education offer. threatened Sher Zaman. whereas it was first ever in- at the British High Commission were inducted in the scheme. hance their communication skills in Pakistan. We had 80% women Since 1983, around 2,000 Pa- “Come out I will see you.” cident after 1971 when both in Islamabad, hosted a reception Chevening alumni who participat- and confidence as well a chance to as mentees in the scheme, and kistani have been awarded the PTI’s Saeed Afridi while the rival forces had attacked at her residence on Thursday for ed as mentors included: Yasmeen attend formal trainings. a record 60% of women were Chevening Scholarship. To re- complaining to Speaker each others territory. participants of the inaugural Chev- Rehman, former member of the Acting British Deputy High selected for Chevening scholar- ceive applications for the next Agha Siraj Durrani, said The PAF had shot down two ening Mentoring Scheme. National Assembly and entrepre- Commissioner, Iona Thomas ships in the UK last year.” academic year 2022-23, the that a member of treas - Indian fighter jets namely The British High Commission neur; Aasia Sail Khan, entrepre- said: “Our Chevening alumni The UK Government’s Chevening online application window will ury benches is accusing MiG-21 and Su-30 where launched the inaugural Chevening neur, pharmacist, and gender are contributing to a brighter Scholarship enables outstanding open in August 2021. Interested in the house, what he will the former’s pilot Wing Mentoring Scheme last year. The consultant; Hassan Shah, lawyer future for Pakistan by helping emerging leaders across Pakistan candidates can sign up for alerts, do outside? Commander Abhinandan project was designed for entry lev- and entrepreneur; and Khadija build the capacity of future law - to pursue fully funded one-year by visiting the Chevening web- Both the leaders continued Varthaman was caught by el lawyers and entrepreneurs with Ali, legal practitioner and devel- yers and entrepreneurs. master’s degrees in the UK; and site: www.chevening.org to exchange harsh words Pakistan Army after his safe despite warnings from ejection and falling into the Sindh Assembly Speaker Pakistani side of the line of FM for Agha Siraj Durrani. The control (LoC). Steps underway to opposition, while record- Zardari jumps in to promoting ing strong protest against strengthen economy, Khurrum Sher Zaman’s WB provides ties with speech, demanded the bolster PPP campaign speaker to take action into $12m grant Malaysia says Dr Firdous the matter. for FATA’s, rulers. We are winning the other’s support. Speaking and under this project a Raja Pervaiz Senate elections as the gov- on the occasion, Bilawal DNA Ghulam Murtaza new city would be set up in Ashrafi IDP’s ernment’s ranks are shak- had said the government the provincial capital. KARACHI: Former president ing with cracks.” had suffered defeats in the ISLAMABAD: Foreign LAHORE: Special Assis- She said, "Our econom- extends and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Zardari said they had faced recent by-elections, from Minister Shah Mahmood tant to Punjab Chief Min- ic, digital and residential DNA Ali Zardari, a seasoned poli- many challenges banking on Pishin to Sialkot. Qureshi has emphasized ister on Information Dr requirements are associ- felicitations tician and considered by the the strength of PPP workers "The people have rejected the need for promoting Firdous Ashiq Awan said ated with this project, " ISLAMABAD: World Bank rivals as a master of politi- and legislators. The dinner them in every by-election," economic cooperation on Friday that overseas adding that this project to PM Imran has provided additional cal makes and breaks, does was also attended by Bakht- he said. "I believe two de- between Pakistan and Ma- Pakistanis had been giv- would be completed in grant worth of US $ 12 mil- not like to stay behind as he awar Bhutto, Mahmood cisions taken by the PDM laysia. He was talking to en lucrative investment three phases. DNA lion for FATA, Temporarily jumped in to bolster his par- Chaudhry, Aseefa Bhutto — one to contest the by-elec- Pakistan’s High Commis- opportunities for various She said this project was a Displaced Persons Early ty’s campaign for the Senate and Faryal Talpur. It may be tions and the other to par- sioner to Malaysia Amna projects as the role of pri- reflection of concept of ver- ISLAMABAD: Special Recovery Project (TDP- elections on March 3. mentioned here that PPP take in the Senate polls Baloch who called on him vate sector had been quite tical development. Representative of the ERP) to earlier recovery of Asif Zardari said they will Chairman Bilawal Bhutto — have completely changed in Islamabad on Friday. significant in the country's This project would help in Prime Minister for In- displace families in former win the elections for the Up- Zardari was at Jati Umra the political situation and Shah Mahmood Qureshi economic uplift. promoting different indus- terfaith Harmony and tribal areas of Khyber Pakh- per House of the Parliament on Thursday to finalise the has made the government noted that Pakistan and Addressing a press confer- tries and ultimately yield Middle East Hafiz Mu- tunkhwa (KPK). as the cracks are visible in strategy for the Senate elec- uneasy," added Bilawal. Malaysia enjoy historic fra- ence here, she said that positive results for coun- hammad Tahir Mahmood Minister for Economic Af- the government’s ranks. tions. He held in-depth talks The PPP leader said that ternal ties deep rooted in Prime Minister Imran try's economy. Ashrafi on Friday ex- fairs, Makhdum Khusro Addressing a dinner recep- with PML-N Vice-President the PDM was not bring- common faith and culture. Khan wanted to see La- This project would gen- tended his felicitations Bakhtyar witnessed the tion in honour of PPP law- Maryam Nawaz. ing about a no-confidence Shah Mahmood Qureshi hore in the list of devel- erate funds of Rs 1300 to Prime Minister Imran signing ceremony of Ad- makers at Bilawal House in Both the leaders also movement against the gov- directed the envoy to oped cities of the world billion and the Punjab gov - Khan for seeking permis- ditional Grant Agreement Karachi, Zardari said “I will pondered upon the joint ernment at the moment take special care of the and he inaugurated revo- ernment would get Rs 250 sion of burial of Muslim’s of “FATA Temporarily Dis- show it to the nation how to strategy for contesting the and was only contesting the welfare of Pakistani work- lutionary project "Green billion in the form of tax, dead bodies in Sri Lanka. placed Persons Emergency get rid of the incompetent Senate elections with each Senate elections. ers in Malaysia. Central Business District" she added. Addressing Friday con- Recovery Project” worth gregation at Grand Jamia of US $ 12 million with the Bahria Town, Hafiz Ta - World Bank held on Friday Iraqi minister, hir Ashrafi, who is also in Ministry of Economic Chairman Pakistan Ul- Affairs, said a press release CJCSC discuss ema Council said that issued by Ministry of Eco- Prime Minister Imran nomic Affairs. defense Khan has fulfilled his FATA Temporarily Dis- right to be a great lead - placed Persons Early Recov- cooperation er of the Muslim Ummah ery Project (TDP-ERP) is RAWALPINDI: Juma Enad for serving Muslim com - aimed to support the early Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori, De- munity of Sri Lanka. recovery of families affect- fence Minister of Iraq, who Islamic Shariah com- ed by the displacement, is on official visit to Pakistan, mands the burial of Mus - promote child health and called on General Nadeem lims instead of burning enhance citizen-centered Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of them and the government service delivery in the for- Staff Committee, at Joint Staff of Sri Lanka in wake of mer tribal areas of Khyber Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Coronavirus had ordered Pakhtunkhwa. Matters of bilateral profession- to burn dead bodies even The project will now also cov- al interest and further strength- of Muslims, which caused er four new districts in the ening of security and defence unrest not only in Sri Lan - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prov- cooperation between the two ka but also among Mus - ince i.e. D.I. Khan, Lakki countries were discussed dur- lims around the world. Marwat, Tank and Bannu in ing the meeting. Both sides Prime Minister Imran addition to Kurram, Khyber, also deliberated upon prevail- Khan has solved this most Orakzai, North Waziristan, ing international and regional important problem of the South Waziristan, Mohmand security environment. Muslims of Sri Lanka and Bajaur Districts. Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al and has practically ful- Jibori lauded the professional- filled the command of the PTI to file ism of Pakistan Armed Forc- Holy Prophet Mohammad es and acknowledged their (PBUH) that Muslims are 2 petitions sacrifices in fight against ter- like one body if any part rorism. Earlier, upon arrival of the body suffers; there against ECP at Joint Staff Headquarters, is pain all over the body. a smartly turned out tri-ser- decision vices contingent presented RAWALPINDI: Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori, Defence Minister of Iraq calls ‘Guard of Honour’ to the visit- Pak arrests Abid Raza on General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. – DNA ing dignitary. – DNA 17 Indian LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek- fishermen, i-Insaf (PTI) will file two pe- titions to challenge the Elec- seizes 3 boats tion Commission of Pakistan US urges Pak-India to hold talks, hails joint statement (ECP) decision against Imran Tanoli NA-75 Daska by-polls after “We welcome the joint statement between India and Pakistan that the two countries have agreed approval from Prime Minis- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ter Imran Khan on Friday. to maintain strict observance of a ceasefire along the LoC starting immediately,” he said Maritime Security Agen- The decision was made after cy has arrested 17 Indian Special Assistant to Chief opening statement at the Thursday immediately,” he said. “We en- tent, if any, did the United States a very warm relationship with Pa- fishermen and impounded Minister Punjab (SACM) on DNA afternoon news briefing. courage continued efforts to im- play a role in helping broker this kistan and saw Islamabad as a vital their three boats for vio- Information Firdous Ashiq “We welcome the joint statement prove communication between the new ceasefire agreement?” partner in the war in Afghanistan. lating the territorial wa- Awan, Advocate Ali Zafar WASHINGTON: In its first state- between India and Pakistan that two sides and to reduce tensions Media representatives also re- The journalists wanted to know ters of Pakistan. The Mar- and NA-75 candidate Ali As- ment on occupied Kashmir, the the two countries have agreed to and violence along the LoC,” he called that when US President Joe how Biden’s previous close- itime Security Agency’s jad Malhi called on Prime Biden administration has urged maintain strict observance of a added. His statement prompted Biden was the vice president in ness to Pakistan would impact ship spotted the Indian Minister Imran Khan. India and Pakistan to hold direct ceasefire along the LoC starting journalists to ask: “To what ex- the Obama administration, he had his policy towards the country boats in the eastern mar- The prime minister was talks on the issue, and welcomed now when he was the presi - itime zone during the rou- briefed on the by-polls while an agreement between the two dent. They also wanted to know tine patrol. According to Ali Zafar suggested to him neighbours to de-escalate tensions United Nations’ Chief terms it “a positive step” how this would interplay with a spokesman of the Mari- regarding the legal options along the Line of Control (LoC). his relationship with India. time Security Agency, the NEW YORK: On the other hand, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the development a party had against the ECP Both India and Pakistan announced “When it comes to the US role, Indian fishermen were ar- “positive step” and hoped that it would pave the way for more talks between the two countries. “The decision. It was decided on Thursday that their senior mil- we continue to support direct rested for crossing the sea Secretary-General is encouraged by the joint statement issued by the militaries of India and Pakistan to challenge the decision itary commanders have agreed to dialogue between India and Pa- frontiers of Pakistan. on their agreement to observing the ceasefire at the Line of Control in Kashmir and engaging through of the ECP in light of the strictly observe all agreements, un- kistan on Kashmir and other is- “There penetration deep established mechanisms,” his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in a statement read out at the regular suggestion given by Bar- derstandings and ceasefire along sues of concern,” said the State into Pakistani waters is a noon briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday. “He (UN chief) hopes that this positive rister Ali Zafar. The prime the LoC and other sectors, with Department spokesman while re- matter of concern for us,” step will provide an opportunity for further dialogue,” the statement said. Replying to a question from minister approved filing two effect from midnight on Wednes- sponding to these queries. “And he added. He said the In- APP correspondent, the spokesman said the UN chief had no plans as yet to contact the leaders of India petitions from PTI in the La- day. In Washington, US State De- […] we certainly welcome the ar- dian fishermen have been and Pakistan for starting the process to resolve the decades-old Kashmir dispute. He said the secre - hore High Court (LHC). partment spokesman Ned Price rangement that was announced” handed over to the police mentioned this agreement in his tary-general’s good offices were always available for any member state who would request it. – DNA in the region, he added. for further legal action. 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