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IslamabadWednesday, March 24, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 US-Pakistan to United Nations chief Late Abdul cooperate for “concerned” over Qadir conferred Afghan peace ethnical violence Sitara-e-Imtiaz Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs China to fulfill Pakistan back on track: PM vaccine needs

Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- of Pakistan ister Imran Khan says, Qureshi told Wang Yi that the govt had today Paki- stan is back formulated a comprehensive strategy to on track to realise the vaccinate the citizens against COVID-19 ideal of Riyasat-e-Madina by matters of mutual interests, a foreign minis- bringing the powerful under try press release said. rule of law and establishing Qureshi told Wang Yi that the government a welfare state through Eh- had formulated a comprehensive strategy saas, Panagahs and health to vaccinate the citizens against COVID-19 cards programs. In a tweet for which the country would require further on Tuesday, the Prime Min- doses of the vaccine. In response, the Chi- ister said 15 centuries ago nese FM assured to provide more vaccine our Holy Prophet (Sallalaho doses by end of the current month. Alaihe Wa Alehi Wasallam) Qureshi thanked the Chinese counterpart set up the first welfare state Special correspondent for the goodwill gesture. He said the Chi- in Madina based on rule nese assistance to the world particularly of law, meritocracy, com- ISLAMABAD: China will prioritise the fulfil- Pakistan during the challenging situation ISLAMABAD: Sabeeh-ul-Hassan s/o Mahar Muhammad Yasir Manzoor (Shaheed) receiving passion and tolerance and ment of Pakistan’s COVID-19 needs, State the pandemic was exemplary. The foreign Sitara-e-Shujaat, on behalf of his father, from President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA where quest for knowledge Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi minister told his Chinese counterpart that was made a sacred duty. said Tuesday. The Chinese foreign minister, Pakistan’s government was taking all pre- in a telephonic conversation with his Paki- cautionary measures, including the smart Pakistan Day stani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, lockdown as per the vision of Prime Minis- Supremacy of said that China will donate more doses of ter Imran Khan. celebrated US lauds Pakistan’s the COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan by March He also thanked the Chinese leadership constitution 31 to help the country fight coronavirus. for expressing good wishes, through a let- Zubair Ahmed Wang Yi said that over a 100 countries had ter, for Prime Minister Imran Khan who role in Afghan talks necessary approached China to get the vaccine but had tested positive on Saturday. Both the ISLAMABAD: The 81st they would prioritise the fulfilment of Pa- leaders had a detailed discussion on bilat- Pakistan Day was cele- The Pentagon chief renewed the commitment Nehal Miraj kistan’s COVID-19 needs. The telephonic eral ties and multiple cooperation besides brated across the country conversation encompassed the pandemic agreeing to keeping up the high-level con- with great national spirit in a phone call with Chief of Army Staff ISLAMABAD: PPP Chair- situation as well as the bilateral and other tacts between the two countries. and enthusiasm despite General Qamar Javed Bajwa man Bilawal the coronavirus pandemic Bhutto Zard- on Tuesday. The day dawn ari said in his with gun salutes and spe- IP Report message on British High Commissioner cial prayers in mosques the Pakistan for the progress and pros- WASHINGTON: US De- Day that the perity of Pakistan, the lib- fence Secretary Lloyd Aus- supremacy of the constitu- urges to follow SOPs eration of Indian Occupied tin on Sunday reiterated tion is the only way to move Kashmir (IoK) and the Washington’s “commitment forward. Bilawal Bhutto said people in Pakistan to follow Staff Report the rules, observe the coro- eradication of COVID-19. to maintaining strong bilat- Pakistan was founded for a The nation renewed its eral defense relationship democratic society based navirus-related standard op- ISLAMABAD: The coronavi- erating procedures (SOPs), pledge to work with ded- with Pakistan”. The Penta- on justice and equality. The rus pandemic "has been frus- ication and profession- gon chief renewed the com- country is facing economic, and wear a face mask. trating" but "please do keep He also advised people in the al commitment besides mitment in a phone call with ship with Pakistan and ex- the US defence chief not- political and social crises safe", the British High Com- paying rich tributes to Chief of Army Staff General pressed gratitude for Islam- ed that he looks forward to as the teachings of Quaid-e- UK against travelling to Paki- missioner to Pakistan, Chris- stan since "you must stay at national heroes of the Qamar Javed Bajwa. abad’s continued support for “further cooperation” be- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah tian Turner, said Tuesday in Pakistan Movement for “Secretary Austin reinforced the Afghan peace process,” tween the two countries in and his companions have home and it is illegal to trav- his Pakistan Day message. el abroad for leisure" under their sacrifices. They also the United States’ commit- said a press statement is- areas of common interest. been forgotten, he added. In a video message on Twit- commemorated the his- ment to maintaining a strong sued by the Department of The PPP chairman stressed Britain's current coronavirus ter, Turner spoke about restrictions. "You shouldn't toric ‘Lahore Resolution’ bilateral defense relation- Defense. In the phone call, Continued on Page 06 that every institution must the worsening coronavirus passed on March 23, 1940 work within its constitution- travel unless you have a le- situation in Pakistan, the cases", he said. "As a result, al limits and mandate so that gally permitted reason to do third wave of the COVID-19 the government of Pakistan Continued on Page 06 Four killed, the purpose of the Pakistan so, and you will need to fill pandemic, and the travel has reintroduced a series of DRAP satisfied Resolution and independ- in a form declaring that your restrictions in place. Coro- tougher measures of curb 13 injured ence could be achieved. travel is essential which can PPP, PML-N navirus cases "in Pakistan the virus, including smart be checked by UK authorities in Chaman are rising" and "the coun- and local lockdowns. at the airport," Turner said. lobby for their with Sputnik V Zardari said try is going through a third "This is no time for compla- blast he cant battle wave, with a recent spike of cency," he warned, advising Continued on Page 06 candidates retail price: Asad Bureau Report DNA establishment Shujaat Hamza QUETTA: At least four peo- Putin, Biden greet Dr ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan ple including a child were DNA Peoples Party and the Paki- ISLAMABAD: Federal killed while 13 others sus- stan Muslim League-Nawaz Minister for Planning Asad tained injuries in an explosion LAHORE: PML-N Punjab Alvi on Pakistan Day have sped up their efforts for Umar on Monday said that outside Levies headquarters president the Senate opposition lead- the Drug Regulatory Au- in the Pakistan-Afghanistan Rana Sanaul- US President, in his message, expressed his resolve er’s election. Both parties thority of Pakistan (DRAP) bordering town of Chaman lah revealed to strengthen partnership with Pak in future have been lobbying for their is satisfied with its assess- in Balochistan on Tuesday, Monday that candidates. The PML-N has ment of the price fixed for police officials said. ormer pres- 17 seats in the Senate. the Russian coronavirus Officials said that the explo- taff eport ident Asif S R Xi Jinping The Nawaz league claims vaccine Sputnik V. sives were planted on a mo- Ali Zardari, during the last to have the support of five Talking to a private news torcycle and the apparent Pakistan Democratic Move- ISLAMABAD: US President Joe Biden and greets President senators of the Jamiat Ule- channel, Umar said he their assessment based Russian President Vladimir Putin have target was a police mobile ment (PDM) meeting, had ma Islam-Fazl, and two each checked with the secretary on the facts available with stationed outside the Levies said he is weak and cannot congratulated President Arif Alvi on the DNA from the National Party health on the matter after them that the price fixed country’s 81st Pakistan Day. US President prison. They further said not “battle the establish- and the Pashtunkhwa Milli the importer raised con- for the Russian vaccine that the bodies and injured Joe Biden, in his message, expressed his BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jin- ment”. Rana Sanaullah said Awami Party. This way it cerns on the retail price is fine,” he said. The gov- have been shifted to Civil resolve to strengthen partnership with Pa- ping sent a congratulatory message the Opposition alliance had would have the support of announced by the pricing ernment on Sunday had Hospital, Chaman. A large kistan in future, reported media. We will to President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday, decided that the office of 26 members in the Senate. committee of DRAP. He said two doses of Russia’s number of law enforcement continue cooperation for the establishment congratulating him on Pakistan’s 81st the leader of the Opposi- The PPP has 21 seats in the said they are satisfied with Sputnik V vaccine would agencies (LEAs) are pres- of peace in Afghanistan and meet common Day. In the message, President Xi said tion would be set aside for Senate. It says it is backed the retail price, although it be available at Rs 8,449 in ent at the location and fur- challenges including that of coronavirus that China and Pakistan maintained a the PML-N. “During Zard- by two senators each from is a complicated matter. ther investigation is under Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 ari’s speech, someone came the BNP-Mengal and ANP. “The DRAP is okay with Continued on Page 06 way, they added. inside [his room] and said that there is chaos outside. Indian PM felicitates Inside... Gunman kills 10 at Colarado supermarket PM Imran Commissioner vows “These were people going about their day, doing their shopping. I promise the victims to implement Quaid’s DNA vision about Pakistan and the people of the state of Colorado that we will secure justice” ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime – Page 02 victims and the people of unfolded. Some of the stand- active shooter, get away”. to avoid the area and told was armed with a rifle. A po- Minister Narendra Modi Private import Monitoring Desk the state of Colorado that off was captured on camera by Gunshots can be heard as he them not to “broadcast on lice source told CNN it was an sent a letter on the occasion of vaccines’ decision we will secure justice.” a passer-by, showing victims runs away from the shop. social media any tactical in- AR-15 style rifle, a semi-auto- of Pakistan Day to Prime should be reversed COLARADO: A gunman has No other details have been near the grocery store. The video continues, with formation you might see”. matic gun that has been used Minister Imran Khan, ex- – Page 03 killed 10 people, including released about the nine oth- “I don’t know what’s go- police arriving on the scene “We were at the checkout, in several mass shootings pressing his desire for bet- Pakistan Red Crescent a police officer, following an er victims or a motive for the ing on... I heard gunshots, and surrounding the market. and shots just started going across the US. Aerial footage ter relations between the Society celebrates hours-long stand-off at a gro- attack. The grocery store is someone’s down,” the cam- The Boulder police depart- off,” said Sarah Moonshad- later showed a handcuffed, two countries. “On the occa- Pakistan Day cery store in the US state of located in a busy shopping eraman shouts. “There’s an ment later warned people ow, a customer caught up shirtless man with an appar- sion of the National Day of – Page 04 Colorado. The attack in Boul- plaza in Boulder, a north-cen- in the shooting with her son ent injury to his leg being put Pakistan, I extend greetings der ended with police detain- tral Colorado city about 30 Nicholas. She told Reuters onto a stretcher for treatment. to the people of Pakistan,” Process of judicial reforms in Uzbekistan ing an injured suspect at the miles (50km) away from the Colorado incident she had tried to help one Authorities did not say wheth- the letter begins by stating. – Page 05 King Soopers market. The state capital of Denver. The of the victims lying on the er he was the suspect or not. “As a neighbouring coun- shooting was live-streamed supermarket attack comes among 7 mass pavement outside the store, Speaking at a press confer- try, India desires cordial Pak-China financial by witnesses and broadcast less than a week after a mass but her son pulled her away ence, Boulder police chief relations with the people of co-op highlighted on YouTube. Among the dead shooting that left eight dead, saying “we have to go”. Maris Herold confirmed Pakistan. For this, an envi- at National Day was 51-year-old Eric Talley, including six Asian women, shootings in a week “I couldn’t help anybody,” that a suspect was in custo- ronment of trust, devoid of – Page 06 who was the first police of- at three spas in Atlanta. WASHINGTON: The mass shooting at a supermarket she said. Ryan Borowski, who dy and was receiving hospi- terror and hostility is imper- Pakistan embassy in ficer to respond to the shoot- The incident began at about in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday took place less than was also inside the store, told tal treatment. “I want to re- ative,” Modi wrote. “Excel- Belarus celebrates ing. “This is a tragedy and a 14:30 local time (20:30 GMT) a week after eight people were killed in a series of at - CNN he could not believe assure the community that lency, at this difficult time Pakistan Day nightmare for Boulder Coun- on Monday when the suspect tacks on spas in Atlanta. The two incidents are likely what had happened in his they are safe,” she said. Ms for humanity, I would like – Page 07 ty,” the area’s district attor- entered the supermarket and to spur discussion about gun control legislation in the town: “This feels like the saf- Herold named the officer to convey my best wishes Puppet show marking ney, Michael Dougherty, said. began firing. Shoppers and United States, where firearm deaths are tragically com - est spot in America, and I just killed as Eric Talley, a fa- to you and the people of Pa- Sino-Pak friendship hailed “These were people going employees of the store said mon. They are also among at least seven mass shoot - nearly got killed for getting a ther of seven who had been kistan for dealing with the – Page 08 about their day, doing their they had to dive for cover or ings in the past week across the United States -- includ - soda and a bag of chips.” with the Boulder Police De- challenges of the COVID-19 shopping. I promise the run to safety as the shooting ing three incidents on Saturday alone. – DNA Eyewitnesses said the suspect partment since 2010. pandemic,” he added. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Covid SoPs: Briefs School, shopping GCU VC malls sealed awarded Bureau Report Tamgha-i- FAISALABAD: District administration sealed 4 Imtiaz more schools, 24 shopping malls, 9 wedding halls and Shahbaz Sindhu 3 restaurants for violating LAHORE: Governor Pun- Corona SOPs and a total jab Ch Muhammad Sar- of 514 places were sealed war on Tuesday conferred and imposed Rs 445,000 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Prof. fine. Deputy Commission- Dr. Asghar Zaidi, the Vice er Muhammad Ali said that Chancellor of Government Assistant Commissioners College University Lahore, were active in ensuring for his meritorious contribu- implementation of Corona tions in the field of research SOPs and as many as 50 pri- and education especially vate schools, 352 shopping attributing to his innovative malls, 80 restaurants and 32 research on population age- wedding halls were sealed in ing. last 8 days. Prof. Zaidi was awarded He said that the implemen- Tamgha-i-Imtiaz at a grace- tation of SOPs was being ful ceremony at Governor’s checked and zero tolerance House Lahore. policy was being adopted on Working along the lines of violations. Meanwhile Dep- the Human Development uty Commissioner appealed Index of Dr Mahbub ul LAHORE: Representatives of Pakistan Air Force and Rangers posing in a group photograph on the occasion of Pakistan Day at Mazar-e-Iqbal. – DNA to the citizens to adopt the Haq, Prof. Zaidi developed precautionary measures re- two global indexes, namely garding corona and use face Global AgeWatch Index and mask while going out. Active Ageing Index. These 10 schemes for construc- indexes provided insights tion of roads approved in studying the well-being Commissioner vows to implement The District Sugar Cane of older populations around Development Cess Commit- the world. His contributions tee has approved the imple- are also recognised for the mentation on 10 schemes first of its kind study of Quaid’s vision about Pakistan for construction, repair and dementia experiences in rehabilitation of roads in dif- Pakistan with Alzheimer’s He said that the journey of building Pakistan from the establishment of Pakistan is going ferent Sugar Mills areas of Pakistan and in develop- the district at a cost of Rs. ing a nation-wide survey of on gradually. At this stage, every member of the nation has to go ahead and play his role 126 million from Sugar Cess human rights of older pop- Funds. ulation for British Council World TB Day The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad. Ishfaq Mughal commemorates reviewed in detail the road The GC University’s Ac- Faisalabad’s famous clock construction and repair ademic Staff Association, FAISALABAD: Divisional tower has been illuminated schemes in the areas of Sug- faculty members and Old Commissioner Saqib Manan in red color to commemo- ar Mills and said that imme- Ravians congratulated Prof. in his message on Pakistan rate the World tuberculosis diate steps should be taken Zaidi on the tremendous Day, said that in the history day which depicts solidari- to further departmental achievements he has made of independence, Pakistan ty with the people suffering action on the approved pro- at the GC University since Day, March 23, can nev- with TB. jects and no scheme should his arrival. er be forgotten. It is a day Under the arrangements of be stalled. In a statement, GCU ASA when the dream of an inde- District Administration and He said that representatives termed this achievement pendent homeland was laid District Health Authority a of Sugar Mills management a stepping stone for his fu- down.Today we are free but simple symbolic ceremony should be present in the ture work at GCU and of- this freedom is the result of was held regarding Interna- meeting of the committee fered their fullest support in many sacrifices, efforts and tional Day to create aware- and only schemes of public achieving the strategy of up- hard work. The resolution ness regarding the disease need should be presented lifting the glorious position passed in 1940 became the and draw attention to the for approval.He cleared that of GC University Lahore. basis for the establishment potentially disastrous socio transparency should be en- Professor Zaidi, who holds a of Pakistan. March 23 is a economic consequences sured in this regard. PhD in economics from the day of building emotions on the developing coun- world’s top university, Uni- and realizing dreams. He tries and this year day is Kaira regrets versity of Oxford, is a social said that the journey to free- commemorate with the policy analyst and renowned dom is never easy, Pakistan theme “Clock is Ticking”. PDM tied researcher. had to go through rivers Divisional Commissioner of fire and blood to reach Saqib Manan and Deputy resignations its destination. Under the Commissioner Muham- PTI rebel enthusiastic leadership of mad Ali were the special to long march Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad mination and solidarity of passed at the historic meet- ship of Quaid-e-Azam Mu- adopting golden principles guests on the occasion. MPA Shar Ali Jinnah, the struggle for March 23, 1940 and take ing at Manto Park. It was hammad Ali Jinnah, came like unity, organization, dis- Provincial Coordinator TB calls on Sindh a separate homeland was our dear homeland forward. a practical embodiment of together and determined cipline, hard work, honesty Control Program Dr. Saeed DNA successful by making many Meanwhile on the occasion Allama Iqbal’s vision. their destiny.The Deputy and trustworthiness, Paki- Akhtar, CEO Health Dr. Bi- CM Shah sacrifices. of Pakistan Day, Deputy In his message on Pakistan Commissioner said that the stan can be brought to the lal Ahmed, Assistant Com- LAHORE: Pakistan People’s He said that the journey of Commissioner Muhammad Day, the Deputy Commis- journey of building Pakistan path of development and missioners Umar Maqbool, Party (PPP) leader Qamar building Pakistan from the Ali congratulated the entire sioner said that the reso- which started from the es- prosperity. He said that our Syed Ayub Bukhari, District Zaman Kaira said on Tues- azir iyal N S establishment of Pakistan is nation and especially the lution was an important tablishment of Pakistan is forefathers had made ever- TB Coordinator Dr Asif day that the party was ready KARACHI: The Pakistan going on gradually. people of Faisalabad and milestone in the struggle still incomplete and has to lasting sacrifices for the bet- Shehzad, Senior Advisor for the long march but resig- Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rebel At this stage, every mem- said that today paved the for a separate Pakistan and complete this incomplete terment of Pakistan which Dr Asif Mehmood, District nations were tied to it. MPA Shehryar Shar met ber of the nation has to go way for the establishment on this most important his- journey we have to work demanded that we should Coordinator Anti-Infectious Talking to the media in La- with Sindh Chief Minister ahead and play his role. of a separate homeland for torical day, the Muslims of day and night and use all not spare any sacrifice for Diseases Dr. Zulqarnain hore along with other party Murad Ali Shah and had a He said that today we have the Muslims of the subcon- the subcontinent, under our energies to achieve our the development and pros- and other doctors were also leaders Faisal Karim Kundi, detailed discussion over the to take the spirit, deter- tinent and the resolution the enthusiastic leader- destination. He said that by perity of Pakistan. present. Kaira and Hasan Murtaza, prevailing political situation Kaira said that the PPP had in Ghotki district. sought advice from its legal The sources claimed that experts who told that even the two also discussed the if resignations were given, SHO vows Senate elections would still possibility of Shar’s joining Metro, FBR collaborates the PPP. It may be recalled be held. that Shar cast his vote in fa- action to curb Referring to media talk by vour of the PPP candidate on POS-EDS integration some of the Pakistan Dem- instead of Pakistan Tehreek- ocratic Movement (PDM) e-Insaf (PTI) candidate in crimes the occasion as the Guest of possible. METRO Pakistan METRO added “After imple- leaders which created the the recently-held Senate Athar Sufi Honor, along with number supports and strengthens mentation of this integration impression of fissures elections. Precautionary measures of other of distinguished the documented economy at all tiers, there would be no within the ranks of the op- On March 11, taking disci- Mehboob Ahir taken against corona KARACHI: METRO Paki- guests from the business and is an important excheq- hurdles left for the growth of position parties’ alliance, plinary action against two MS DHQ Hospital Sargodha stan in collaboration with community. uer collector. It is one of the wholesale and retail sector the PPP leader further members of the Sindh As- SARGODHA: Police station Dr. Ghulam Shabbir Tahir the Federal Bureau of Rev- Speaking at the ceremony, largest tax collector in shape to flourish and also minimize said that politicians should sembly belonging to Paki- Jhal Chakiank, SHO Sham- said that precautionary enue (FBR), has completed Mr. Marek Minkiewicz, of Sales Tax and Income Tax any need for interaction avoid making controversial stan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), shir Khan Joya, ASI Faisal measures are being taken integration of all its Point of Managing Director METRO in the Wholesale/Retail sec- between the taxpayer and statements before media who had ditched their party Manzoor, Muhammad Ijaz, in the hospitals across the Sales (POS) with the latest said “METRO Pakistan is a tor, from its Customers and tax-departments”. because of these created and voted for the opponents’ Ghulam Shabbir and Mu- district to deal with the new Electronic Device System prime example of foreign in- Suppliers, and depositing He also thanked the FBR difficulties. candidates in the recent hammad Saleem said ac- wave of corona. He said (EDS) introduced by the vestment and fully respects the same in Government team lead by Director Gen- He said PPP never forced Senate elections, the PTI cording to the directives, the that the number of patients FBR. The state-of-the-art the laws of the land, main- treasury. On average MET- eral Retail Mr. Sajidullah any of its political allies in ordered the expulsion of the continuity to take full action infected with corona virus system will allow the small tains its global high stand- RO Pakistan is collecting Siddique for their guidance, the past to accept its view- from the party. PTI’s disci- against the criminals, the ca- has increased. He added retailers, medium retailers, ards for social responsibili- Rs.8.1billion per annum”. support and cooperation in point. “These were our prin- plinary committee stripped nal department stole timber that this is the third wave of and large tier-1 retailers to ty, and cooperates with the Elaborating further, Mr. successful implementation ciples that convinced our worth one hundred thousand serious nature in which the report and record their sales Government to the extent Asim Israr, Director Finance of the project. allies,” he claimed. Aslam Abro from PS-I Jaco- babad-I and Shehryar Khan from the mills of Saddam son people have to show their in real-time for taxation pur- Shar from PS-18 Ghotki-I off of Ramzan, Salman son of responsibility to stay safe poses and will ensure the Afridi vows their basic membership on Ramzan, Akhtar javed son of and must use face masks sales tax paid by the custom- account of deviating from Nawaz, resident of Kolowal. when going out of the ers at the POS counter and support to the party policy. Two accused Sabir and Sadiq house. Take special care to the GST at the cash counter were arrested from Sial clean the hands for at least will be deposited in the sys- Kashmir cause Chak 58 North and locked 20 seconds and urge others tem. ISLAMABAD: Kashmir Senior up in Jhal Chakian police sta- to take precautions as well. The inauguration ceremony Committee Chairman Shehr- jourmalist tion. A case was registered No passenger for the new system was held yar khan Afridi on Tuesday against them. without mask at METRO Store Islamabad felicitated the entire nation Sardar Akhter A young Salman son of Ghu- On the directions of DCO with a live demonstration. on Pakistan Day and vowed lam Qasim Mochi from Fa- Sargodha, Secretary RTA Fa- Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, the to extend his diplomatic, passes away tima Jinnah Colony had re- rooq Haider Uzair instructed Special Assistant to Prime moral and political support cently got married. His wife the owners passenger trans- Minister on Revenue, was to Kashmiri brothers in their got angry and went back to port depots to use corona in the Chief Guest, whereas inalienable right to self de- Ishfaq Mughal her house. Salman ul Qasim buses and wagons. He said Dr. Philipp Deichmann, Dep- termination. threw petrol on him be- uty Head of Mission, Em- FAISALABAD: Bureau Chief that the third wave of corona Kashmir was an unfinished cause of severe depression bassy of Federal Republic of The News, Senior Journalist has started which is of se- agenda of 1947 partition, and set him on fire. Germany in Pakistan, graced Sardar Mohammad Akhtar vere nature. he said while expressing his has passed away. The fu- commitment to mobilize all neral prayer was offered at resources for the independ- Khizra Masjid D Block Peo- ence of Kashmir. ple’s Colony No. 1 in which In his message on the occa- the people from journalism, sion of Pakistan Day, he said SAARC Chamber hails Pakistan goodwill gesture the Day reminded us the sac- government,religious,bus- sines and others sectors it’s good omen that celerate the economic activities tant market for textile products, He said what’s both countries rifices made by our elders in were present. Abid Raza both countries recently during and boost bilateral cooperation. machinery, and pharmaceuticals needed is to diversify their making this country. Divisional Commissioner the visit of Prime Minister Im- Iftikhar Ali Malik who remained along with other products that products through research,in- He paid tribute to the Kash- Saqib Manan and Deputy LAHORE: President SAARC ran Khan reiterated the impor- actively associated with SAARC Pakistan records significant ex- novation and value addition miri brothers and sisters for Commissioner Muhammad chamber of Commerce and In- tance of strengthening economic Chamber for the last three dec- ports . He said therefore there adjusting according to the de- showing continued resist- Ali expressed deep sorrow dustry Iftikhar Ali Malik Tues- relations in key areas of mutual ades having deep insight said exists a huge trade potential be- mands of each other markets. ance against Indian oppres- over the demise of Senior day hailed goodwill gesture of interest and diversifying trade that the current trade between tween both countries if the FTA He said non tariff barriers have sion and barbarism for the Journalist and Bureau Chief Pakistan for offering 100 schol- and investment of two countries. both countries is not entirely is utilised properly he remarked. smothered the impact of tariff last several decades. The News Lahore Sardar arships to Sri Lankan students He said that it’s historic major encouraging, but both countries Iftikhar Ali Malik said that Pak rationalisations.He said due to The ideology of Pakistan Muhammad Akhtar.They in top medical institutions which breakthrough that both sides have markets for each other’s companies have invested signifi- lack of awareness,exporters do was the basis for the estab- prayed for the forgiveness will further cement bilateral ties underlined the vital importance primary products. cantly in agriculture,information not make full use of market po - lishment of Pakistan, under of the deceased and pa- with special focus to gear up of realising the goal of achieving SAARC Chamber Chief observed technology and construction tential and benefits under free which the Muslim leadership tience for the bereaved. trade and strengthen economic $1 billion bilateral trade target that Pakistan is an important sectors of Sri Lanka while it’s trade agreement. refused to be dominated by They paid homage to Sardar cooperation between two coun- and also agreed to work togeth- market for tea products, which construction industry is growing Iftikhar Ali Malik reaffirmed the Hindutva mentality and Mohammad Akhta for his in- tries. er closely towards broadening also happens to be a top Sri Lan - rapidly creating huge demand of Pakistan’s strong commitment struggled for the establish- valuable services in the field Talking to a delegation of trad- and deepening of Pak-Sri Lanka kan export item, and Pakistan is Pak cement. Pak private sector to SAARC and expressed the ment of a separate state, of journalism and said that ers led by Pir Saddam Hus- Free Trade Agreement. also a significant importer of co- can also capture sugar export hope that the process of re- said Afridi. The sacrifices of he would always be missed sain Shah,Muhammad Hussain He said that MoU on coopera- pra and rubber, both items are market in Sri Lanka which im- gional co-coordination would freedom fighters of occupied in the field of journalism. Dohla,Noor Shah,Ali Zaman and tion between Boards of Invest- important Sri Lankan exports. ports its 90 % sugar require- be allowed to move forward, he Kashmir will not go in vain, Akram Shah here today he said ment of two countries will ac - Similarly, Sri Lanka is an impor- ments. concluded. he remarked. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEWednesday, March 24, 2021 IIUI holds Briefs flag hoisting Coordination Private import of vaccines’ ceremony pivotal on Pak Day for crime decision should be reversed DNA ISLAMABAD:A flag hoisting prevention The government should review the policy of allowing private import of the Covid-19 ceremony to mark Pakistan Day was held on Tuesday at Shaheen Iqbal vaccine to cancel it as all governments are procuring vaccines and administering the Faisal Masjid Campus of International Islamic Univer- ISLAMABAD: Inspector them to their citizens for free because it is the responsibility of the state sity (IIUI) Islamabad. The General of Police (IGP) Is- ery difficult and hit the poor, he difficult for the government to them to their citizens for free ceremony was organized by lamabad, QaziJameel-ur-Re- Shujaat Hamza said, adding that Pakistan does not finance projects important for because it is the responsibility Dawah Academy, while it hman on Tuesday said the need the most influential central health, education, clean drinking of the state. was attended by IIU Pres- strong coordination be- ISLAMABAD: Former President bank in the world. water and job creation, he said, Import of vaccines by private par- ident, Dr. HathalHomoud tween public and the police ICCI Shahid Rasheed Butt on Shahid Rasheed Butt said that adding that empowerment of ties will provide an opportunity Al-otaibi, Vice Presidents of was pivotal to control crime Tuesday said proposed autono- SBP cannot be given a “Blank Planning Commission and FBR for corruption as some elements the university, Deans, DGs in the society. The top brass my of the State Bank of Pakistan Cheque” in the guise of reforms is more important than granting may start selling the govern- and the course participants of police including SSP (SBP) would hit the initiatives and ending political interference unchallengeable powers to the ment’s vaccines to private hospi- of Islamic Orientation Pro- Operations, SDPOs, Zonal taken for economic recovery as it is against the national inter- central bank. tals and clinics. The global price gram of Dawah academy SPs and SHOs were holding amid pandemic. Almost all the ests and it will damage the econo- The government should take set for Sputnik-V vaccine is $10 hailing from forces of Paki- regular meetings with peo- countries have adopted poli- my and masses. He said that SBP steps to reduce political interfer- per dose but the approved price stan. On the occasion, IIU ple of different walks of life cies against the IMF agenda to will not be answerable to anyone ence in the Planning Commission for its commercial sale in Pakistan President hoisted the flag at to listen their complaints revive economic activities and in the proposed amendment and FBR and introduce reforms is 150pc higher than the interna- the Faisal Masjid campus of through open courts, the improve employment which is which will set it free to abide by aimed at enhanced transparency, tional price which is exploitation. the university. In his speech, IGP said in a statement. badly hit by the coronavirus, the IMF dictation discounting he demanded. The government Price of the Russian vaccine in Dr. Hathal said that Pakistan The traders’ community, therefore, we should not imple - the national interests. should immediately review the India is 734 rupees and it should Day is the manifestation Mosques administration, ment IMF policies at this criti - The critical decisions cannot be the welfare of poor and medio - policy of allowing private import be Rs 1500 to Rs1550 in Pakistan of one Nation, one Destiny Bankers, ex-government cal juncture, he said. left to the bureaucrats and tech - cre, as it will stoke poverty and of the Covid-19 vaccine to cancel but the approved price is Rs8449 based on the principles of officials and notables of the Adopting IMF policies at this nocrats to please the lenders, unrest among the masses. it as all governments are procur- which amounts to profiteering on social justice, self-determina- society were also being ap- stage will make economic recov- as they are not concerned about Empowered SBP will make it ing vaccines and administering the cost of poor. tion and equality. proached for effective polic- ing in the city, he said. This coordination, the IGP said had helped police in reduc- Minor girl’s rape: ing criminal activities such Sanjrani asks private sector to take as drug peddling, land grab- bing and others. Protesters block Islamabad Police had taken lead in promoting the economy various initiatives to bridge gap between public and the including businessmen and airport road police and it would continue Zubair Ahmad the civil society. He assured where the protesters gath- to do the same in future, he that the government would Khayam Abbasi ered asking the officers to observed. “Police ‘Jawans’ ISLAMABAD: Muhammad play the role of facilitator hand-over the alleged cul- are always ready to protect Sadiq Sanjrani, Chairman while the private sector has RAWALPINDI: Protesters prit, saying they would hang the lives and property of the Senate said that the busi- to take the lead in promot- on Tuesday blocked the him publicly. capital dwellers,” he noted. ness community was driv- ing the economy. He appre- Rawalpindi airport road and A scuffle was witnessed ing the economic growth ciated the role of ICCI for attempted to barge into the at the police station with of the country and assured safeguarding the interests of Civil Lines police station fol- heavy contingents of the law PNCA extends that he would extend his full the business community and lowing the alleged rape and enforcement agency barring cooperation and support in deadline of assured that he would coop- murder of a nine-year-old the protesters from enter- resolving the key issues of erate in its endeavors for ad- girl late on Monday night. ing the premises. Moreover, business sector in order to design contest dressing the major issues of The incident took place in elite force commandos were facilitate them for promot- the business sector. the Jhanda Chechi area of also deputed on the site to ing trade and industrial ac- Speaking at the occasion, the district where the girl beef up the security. Read DNA tivities. He said this while Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Pres- went missing after she left ‘Children’s protection ig- exchanging views with a ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Na- ident, Islamabad Chamber of her home to buy something nored despite Zainab Alert delegation of Islamabad tional Council of the Arts Commerce & Industry said from a nearby shop. Her Act’ The crowd dispersed Chamber of Commerce & (PNCA) on Tuesday extend- that despite the challenges body was later found from after Pakistan Tehreek-e- Industry (ICCI) that called ed deadline of trophy design created by the Covid-19 pan- under the bed of a family’s Insaf (PTI) MPA Chaudhry on him led by Sardar Yasir competition “Pakistan Na- demic, business community neighbour. Adnan and SSP Operations Ilyas Khan, President. Fat- ecutive Members of ICCI on Commerce and in other that the government was giv- tional Film Awards (PNFA) was making utmost efforts The police had detained a reached the scene and as- ma Azim Senior Vice Pres- were in the delegation. business related Commit- ing priority focus to reviving 2021” to March 27 for all to revive the economic activ- suspect, identified as Babar sured the protesters of de- ident, Abdul Rehman Khan Sadiq Sanjrani said that he tees so that input of the the economy and was com- the contestants due to pop- ities, however, it needed the Masih, following the inci- livering justice and produc- Vice President ICCI, Umar would consider giving rep- business community could mitted to overcome all eco- ular demand. The Council support and cooperation of dent and moved him to the ing the suspect in the court Hussain, OmaisKhattak and resentation to ICCI in the be considered during the nomic challenges in cooper- is going to revive the Paki- the government for promo- Civili Lines police station, with concrete evidence. stan National Film Awards Muhammad Javed Iqbal Ex- Senate Standing Committee legislation process. He said ation with all stakeholders tion of trade and exports. (PNFA) 2021 after an ab- sence of 18 years. “We are excited to announce Gallery 6 Thousands of a contest to design the tro- ‘Competitiveness to increase phies for the awards”, an of- announces a ficial of PNCA told media. Af- saplings planted ter necessary modification, competition industrial productivity for growth’ RAWALPINDI: The administration of Patriata Chair the winning trophy design Lift, New Murree, under ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ will be modeled in 3D and for APA and competitiveness to en- Pakistan‘s economy was industries, he said that his Raja Pervaiz hance trade volume with lagging behind in major organization was fully com- campaign has planted thousands of saplings of various presented to the winners ISLAMABAD: Gallery species. According to Manager Patriata, Chair Lift, at Pakistan National Film the outer world and also in- potential sectors owing to mitted to cooperate with 6 Islamabad in collabo- ISLAMABAD: Chief Execu- Ijaz Butt, all out efforts were being made to enhance Awards (PNFA) 2021. The creasing country’s exports, the absence of productivity the major sectors of econ- ration with it’s partners tive Officer of NPO Muham- greenery and grow maximum plants in the area as the first prize of the competition Chief of NPO, an attached and efficacy in the system omy including agriculture, on Tuesday announced mad Alamgir Chaudhry on trees are jewels of the earth and increase beauty in is Rs. 50,000 and second department of Ministry of to achieve competitiveness. textile, leather, sports to a painting competition Tuesday said that competi- any area. He said, the trees help control temperatures Prize is Rs. 25,000. Special Industries and Production, “The local industrial sector enhance the efficiency of for “Arjumand Painting tiveness in public and private and they are also the most important source of oxygen. prizes will be giving to early said in a media interview. is lacking the efficiency in its the value chains of these A w a r d ( A P A ) 2 0 2 1 ” . sectors must be promoted to Plants and trees are helpful in mitigation of environ - submission first 14 consider- He said, “We need to be value chain through technol- sectors for achieving pro- The willing participants increase industrial productiv- mental pollution. He said that due to global warming, able entries within a week efficient in our productiv- ogy, productivity, innovation; ductivity at optimum level. were asked to submit ity for achieving economic the importance of trees has increased in countries –Rs. 5000 each. Innovation ity tools including output managerial productivity and He said that the main focus their entries, images of growth and prosperity. like Pakistan. Ijaz Butt said that the PM Billion Tree design will be given Rs. increase, human resources, human labor productivity, of his organization was to paintings by 05 May 2021 The country’s local public Tsunami Program is a very important environmental 10,000 and closest to theme technology and process of which are the major tools take initiatives and imple- with Rs. 1000 processing and private sector required project for the country and the targets set for the pro - Rs. 10,000 and use of innova- different industrial value to enhance the productivity ment programs that incul- fee, CNIC and a photo. more hard work to achieve gram could not be achieved through individual efforts tive material Rs. 10,000. chains for achieving indus- and efficiency in the local in- cate productivity and qual- According to details, the the productivity and effi- or efforts of some departments rather collective ef - The contest is open for all trial growth to enhance dustrial sector,” he said. ity culture in Pakistan to first three winners will be ciency in the local industrial forts from all segments of the society needed to make ages and each entry must our trade volume with the While sharing the coopera- compete with other regional given cash prizes. The first sector to attain the quality world”. Alamgir said that tion of NPO with different and global competitors. the drive a success. – DNA be the original work of the winner will be given Cash participant. The selected prize of Rs. 300,000, sec- trophy will become the in- ond Prize Rs. 200,000 and tellectual property of Paki- third winner will be given stan National Film Awards an amount of Rs. 100,000. (PNFA). Only one entry per While merit prize of Rs. individual will be accepted. 50,000 will also be given The registration form can to the best nominee. Cura- be downloaded from PNCA tor of Gallery 6, Dr. Arju- website. The willing candi- mand Faisal told APP that dates can contact for more this competition is only for information or questions Pakistani citizens resident about submission at pnfac- in the country, adding that [email protected] or call artist must be between 25 051-9215827. to 40 years of age (born between January 1981 to Nation to play December 1996). – APP role for the World TB development Day to be

Munir Faisal marked ATTOCK: Provincial min- today ister for welfare and bait ISLAMABAD: Interna- ul maal Syed Yawar Abbas tional World Tuberculosis Bukhari said that the nation Day will be marked on was celebrating this day March 24 (Wednesday) in the memory of our lead- across the globe including ers who paid their life for Pakistan with the aim to the creation of our beloved raise public awareness of country. Talking to media, tuberculosis and the ef- he said that the government forts made to prevent and is also celebrating the day treat this disease. This with great zeal and prosper- event is held on March 24 ity at every level. each year and is promoted He said the importance of by organizations such as this resolution was not less the World Health Organ- than the declaration of in- ization (WHO). Various dependence. The purpose World Tuberculosis Day of 23rd March resolution events and activities would was the establishment of be organized by various modern Islamic and dem- organizations involved in ocratic state he said. He the Stop TB Partnership. mention that the Govt was WHO is a United Nations’ striving hard to make new (UN) health authority generation aware of Paki- that works with this net- stan Movement , two nation work to promote World theory and objectives of the Tuberculosis Day each establishment of Pakistan. year. Campaign activities He said that nation should included community dis- play their important role for cussion groups that are the development and pros- organized to look at ways perity of the country. to prevent TB. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, March 24, 2021 ISSI Briefs observes PSH launches Pakistan its theme Day song ‘Sahara Khayam Abbasi

Banain’ ISLAMABAD: The Insti- tute of Strategic Studies, DNA Islamabad held a virtual meeting with its research ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faculty to commemorate Sweet Home launched its Pakistan Day on March theme song ‘Sahara Ba- 23, 2021. nain’ in an impressive and The meeting was attended colorful ceremony held here by the Director General at National Press Club on Institute of Strategic Stud- Monday. ies, Ambassador Aizaz Produced by Nauman Rauf Ahmed Chaudhary, the and written by Baqir Sal- Chairman Board of Gover- eem, the theme song of Pa- nors, Ambassador Khalid kistan Sweet Home ‘Benawa Mahmood, the Directors Kay Muqadar Ka Tara Ba- of the five Centers of Ex- nain, Hum Kifalat Karin Aur cellence and the entire re- Sahara Banain’ was original- search faculty. ly sung by renowned singer In his opening remarks, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Director General Institute The event was attended by of Strategic Studies, Is- Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan lamabad (ISSI), said that Sweet Home Zamurad Khan we must celebrate our (HI), children and cadets of identity and freedom al- Pakistan Sweet Home and though we live in an inter- large number of media per- dependent world. Howev- sons. er, he said that we do not Addressing the ceremony, see a country where we Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan have achieved sufficient Sweet Home Zamurad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz viewing historic photographs during Photographic & progress. Khan (HI) thanked to Al- Painting Exhibition on the occasion of Pakistan Day arranged by DEMP at Fatima Jinnah Park, F-9. --- DNA Furthermore, he said that lah Almighty for bestowing citizens must innovate him with such a beautiful and have inclusive govern- responsibility and said that ance systems, as a lack of media has always been a these are a hindrance in strong voice for successfully the way of progress. He running this noble mission. Pakistan Red Crescent Society further said that the polit- He said that Pakistan Sweet ical system of the country Home was providing a safe is dominated by the elite abode for homeless and which make the citizens helpless children from celebrates Pakistan Day disempowered. The Di- across the country. To make rector General invited all these children capable to Abrar ul Haq called upon the youth to come forward and donate blood members of the research have their share in nation- faculty to give one reason al development, the work to save lives of those in need amid pandemic which, in their opinion, on construction of cadet true letter and spirit. He is behind the lack of pro- college of Sweet Home in gress. Gujar Khan at the cost of Rs Zubair Ahmad also stressed the need for people to get themselves Poor governance system 1.5 billion was in final stage. both at the central and The ceremony was also ISLAMABAD: The Paki- vaccinated at the earliest stan Red Crescent Society as per schedule announced provincial level, systemic addressed by senior jour- unfairness, lack of rule of nalists, anchorpersons, phi- (PRCS) held a cake-cutting by the government. ceremony to celebrate Pa- Abrar ul Haq called upon law, lack of meritocracy, a lanthropists and members lack of resolve and intro- of production team of the kistan Day here at the Na- the youth to come forward tional Headquarters. and donate blood to save spection were some of the theme song. reasons pointed out by the On this occasion, lifetime Chairman PRCS Abrar lives of those in need amid ul Haq, Acting Secretary pandemic. He said as the research faculty for the Secretary General of All Pa- lack of progress. kistan Akhbar Farosh Union General Dr. Adeel Nawaz, blood donations have been Tikka Khan announced cash IFRC Head of Delegation severely affected due to donation of Rs 1,00,000 Peter (Piwi) Ophoff, Turk- Covid-19, a number of pa- Holiday on besides announcement by ish Red Crescent Head of tients are at risk of being Nauman Rauf for donation Delegation Ibraheem Car- denied the lifesaving trans- March 25 in of fifty percent income of los, program officers and a fusions. He said the PRCS his production company for large number of volunteers has organized a number of twin cities Pakistan Sweet Home. were present on the occa- donation camps in the re- sion. The ceremony began cent months to help those Shaheen Hanif with the recitation from in critical need of blood. Five arrested the Holy Quran. National Regarding Pakistan Day, RAWALPINDI: The admin- for running Anthem was also played on the PRCS chairman said istrations of Rawalpindi the occasion while special it is the day of renewal of and Islamabad on Monday prayers were offered for pledge to implement the announced local holiday in illegal LPG the twin cities on March the progress, prosperity, Pakistan Resolution as safety and integrity of the well as remembering those 25 as the Joint Services (JS) Pakistan Day Parade Staff Report country. who sacrificed their lives Speaking on the occasion, for creation of Pakistan on has been rescheduled amid ongoing inclement RAWALPINDI: Rawalpin- Abrar ul Haq said the na- the global map. “As we are weather and rains being di District Police under an tion is celebrating Pakistan to tackle the pandemic dur- dered remarkable services paign was launched but country. Abrar ul Haq said blessed with a motherland forecast over the next two ongoing operation against Day at a difficult time due ing the last over one year, in containing the Covid-19 all-out support to the gov- while efforts to contain the now, all patriotic Pakistanis days. illegal Liquefied Petroleum to Covid-19 pandemic. He however there is still a long pandemic in the country, ernment was also extend- pandemic continue, peo- should spare no effort for The Pakistan Day Parade Gas (LPG) and Petrol agen- said the government has way to go in this fight. He adding that not only a na- ed in screening and quar- ple need to implement all its progress and prosperi- will now be held on March cies conducted raids and ar- taken effective measures said the PRCS has ren- tionwide awareness cam- antine operations across precautionary measures in ty,” he maintained. 25, as per programme and rested five accused. timings already specified. According to a Police An Inter-Services Public spokesman, Race Course Relations (ISPR) media police netted Adil and Mu- release on Monday also hammad Riaz for operating CDA to hold auction of commercial released its public ser- illegal petrol agencies. Naseerabad police con- vice message on creating ducted raids and arrested awareness among the Abdullah and Aqeel ud Din plots in Islamabad on March 29 general public for partic- for operating illegal LPG The authority has devised a special team to fa- ipating in the Joint Ser- vices parade with strict agencies. Police confiscated Mehmood Abdullah cilitate and guide the investors in this regard. LPG cylinders and refilling CDA collects Rs 300 million Brochures of plots for auction are available at adherence to the Covid-19 gadgets from their pos- ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authori- one window Directorate and in the branches standard operating proce- session. Another accused ty (CDA) will hold a three days auction of 29 revenue during last month of selected bank. dure. namely Muhammad Shoaib commercial plots on March 29 at Jinnah Con- Capital Development Authority has also given The message highlighted ISLAMABAD: The Building Directorate of The Building Control Directorate has that March 23rd, was not for running an illegal petrol vention Center. Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed illegal restaurants and shops in an option of online buying of these brochures. agency was also sent behind The commercial plots of sector D-12, G-6, Auction committee has decided to give 10% only Pakistan Day rath- sealed residential and commercial build- Mall of Islamabad, Silver Oaks, 98E Blue er a moment of national the bars. G-10, G-11, G-8, Blue Area, I-8, F-8, F-11, I-12 ings across the city on violating building Area for violating building rules, while discount to those who would pay amount with- Police registered separate and other developed sectors will be presented in 30 days of their successful bids. commitment and resolve rules. During last one month, CDA has the shopping centers in G-10/4, G-10/2 demanding the people cases against all the ac- for auction. been collected more than Rs. 300 million has been partially closed. Similarly, three The committee has issued directions for the cused, he added. Plots of five star hotels, apartment hospitals, approval of building plan after the payment of to remain firm, resolute revenue in terms of commercial charges. houses have been sealed for commercial and steadfast in all times He said, police would contin- and petrol pumps are also included which According to an official, CDA’s Directorate use of residential buildings in I-9 and first installment. However, the investor will be ue their operation against would be presented for auction. given permission of construction on plot only whereas it was decided to of Building Control has collected revenue I-10. Building Control Directorate has celebrate this year’s Paki- the rules violators and the CDA official said that to provide the best of over Rs. 300 million in terms of maps, demolished illegal constructions in Blue when he would pay whole price of plot. Inves- illegal petrol and LPG agen- opportunities of investment Capital Devel- tors who would successfully get the approval stan Day under strict Cov- NOC, additional floor, building approval Area, G-7, F-7, F-10/4, School Road F-8/4, id-19 standard operating cies would be sealed. opment Authority has presented the plots in certificate and commercial charges. F-8/3, F-10/1 and I-8. – DNA of map before June 30 will be eligible to get developed sectors for auction. benefit from Prime Minister Relief package. procedure (SOPs). Distributive Justice is the way to deal with water scarcity its being precious and irre- She added further that it Raja Pervaiz placeable natural resource. is quite ironic that despite He said that we often con- higher emphasize on value ISLAMABAD: Bringing dis- fine to surface water (blue of water during the pandem- tributive justice in water water) while talking of water ic and messaging around it, management is need of the conservation. Brown water there is no visible increase hour to overcome water (underground water) and in the public funding on scarcity, especially in the white water (clouds and gla- water, especially in South South Asian region. With- ciers) are equally important Asian countries. She said out a comprehensive under- and should be conserved, he that including all stakehold- standing of real and multi- opined. ers in decision-making per- dimensional value of water, Dr. Gyawali said that “the taining water issues is im- safeguarding this critical policies pertaining water perative for effective water resource for the benefit of need to be pluralized while management. everyone would not be a pos- taking aboard all voices.” Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Ex- sibility. The experts from The point that we need to ecutive Director, SDPI, high- water, environment and ag- consider while dealing with lighted the multidimension- riculture sectors said this the water issues is that ality of water usage and said while sharing their views there cannot be a complete that water has become even with the participants of on- consensus on any solution important amidst Covid-19 line regional dialogue ‘Valu- and therefore, we need to for health (hand washing), ing water for achieving sus- reach at certain compromis- food security (agriculture), tainable development goal 6 es for the collective better- and livelihoods (energy). He (Water and Sanitation),’ held ment, he concluded. suggested that Dr. Gyawali by Sustainable Development While linking water issues should take a lead in updating Policy Institute (SDPI). with Covid-19 pandemic quarter century old, “South Former Minister of Water time challenges, Ms. Vanita Asia water manifesto”; a doc- Resources in Nepal, Dr. Di- Suneja, Regional Advocacy ument that water experts in pak Gyawali, while sharing Manager, WaterAid South South Asia prepared in 1997 his views in regional per- Asia, opined that the mes- for just distribution of water spective of water manage- saging, especially about across the region. “It is our ment, said that from trans- hands hygiene to contain the collective responsibility to boundary to a village level, spread of virus has remind- pass on this precious re- the conflicts on water issues ed us the access to water source to our future genera- would always be there due to and entailing inequality. tions”, said Dr. Suleri. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Price hike Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Crime spike Deputy Editor: Abid Raza O recover billions in revenue shortfalls, the Sui North - INCE the start of this year, Islamabad police has ern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern ABC CERTIFIED been telling us that making the capital crime-free is Gas Company (SSGCL) proposed an astounding 220 the utmost priority. But in reality, it looks like the T Vol: 01 Issue: 308 S percent increase in gas prices. If their demands are met by federal police’s efforts in curbing the crime rate in the city the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the per unit Email: [email protected] are proving to be insufficient. It is not to say that the police price of gas might become unaffordable for industrial sec - Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 department is sitting idle. Indeed the force is carrying out tors as well the masses. Accessibility must be maintained Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad its duty, as is evident from its earlier operations this month and an alternative solution should be explored by the gov - against criminal elements. But last Saturday, the crimes ernment to protect its citizens from crippling exploitation. reported from eleven different areas in Islamabad must be SNGPL and SSGCL’s argument is that without a substantial increase in prices, the estimated revenue requirement for a point of concern for the department. the current fiscal year may not be met. Furthermore, they Dozens of Islamabad’s residents were deprived of their hard- mention that previous years’ shortfalls must also be recov - earned money and valuables worth millions of rupees in a ered alongside considering that their exclusive contracts single day. This shows the police department’s failure in per- have expired in Punjab and KP as well. forming its primary duty—protecting the lives and properties While it is still unclear exactly where the burden of over a 100 of the ordinary people. Almost a dozen incidents in a day are billion rupees might fall, one can clearly conclude that industries a worrying indicator of a newfound security problem in the and the general public alike will be impacted heavily. Already, the capital, as crime becomes endemic. The rise in crime rate has government approved electricity price increases to meet condi- only increased the feeling of insecurity in the residents of the tions stated by the IMF; another increase will be the final straw capital. Islamabad police must control the deteriorating law that threatens to bring upon immense economic strife. Inflation and order situation to restore the city’s peace. Such a trend coupled with such price hikes may put many below the poverty cannot be condoned anywhere, especially in the capital. line and run industries out of business. The government must This rise can be attributed to socio-economic determinants fulfil its duty to provide a solution that is not disadvantageous yet of crime in Pakistan. Crime and unemployment rates are di- still allows for the companies to bride their revenue gap. rectly related, as a plethora of research shows us. However, While Pakistan works towards eliminating the reliance on de- that does not exonerate police officials from failing in car- pleting energy sources like gas entirely, as a long-term solution, rying out their job. The fact that crimes increase in the last experts propose that maximising efficiency in the meantime few days of every month necessitates increased surveillance might help the problem. Upgrading equipment, employing a de- and patrolling of the city. The higher-ups must reassess the tailed control system, reducing UFG and improving distribution systems can help save up gas that would have been lost other- department’s performance. They must prioritise accounta- wise. Responsible usage should also be encouraged across the bility and ensure strict implementation of law and order. nation so that a conscious effort is made towards preserving an A spike in petty and street crimes in a city are indicative of exhaustive resource that is vital for our economy. Lastly, car- poor policing. Erecting scores of pickets by capital police in rying out checks and balances to ensure that proper functions the past has made no difference. Perhaps, the capital police are followed in the companies are vital since the end consumer need to focus more on effective response management and cannot always bear the costs of every shortfall. good patrolling to cover all bases. Process of judicial reforms in Uzbekistan following aspects: First, within the framework of the imple- Third, in Uzbekistan, organizational and legal mechanisms are cess; - Development of international cooperation in order to Khadji-Murod ISAKOV mentation of the measures provided in the “Strategy of actions consistently developing, aimed at ensuring a comprehensive establish regular scientific research, exchange of information for five priority areas of development of the Republic of Uzbek- protection of judges, as well as their immunity. of a regulatory, methodological and analytical nature, attract istan in 2017-2021”, the Head of State issued Decree No. UP Fourth, appropriate measures have been taken to ensure foreign specialists to the educational and scientific process, - 4966 of February 21, 2017 “On measures to radically improve the transparency of the activities of the judiciary, expand organize internships for teachers, researchers and students. The development of a the structure and increase the efficiency of activities of the ju- open dialogue with the society and strengthen the role of The development of a system of continuous judicial edu- dicial system of the Republic of Uzbekistan ”. In accordance the public in the administration of justice. So, in accordance cation in the Republic of Uzbekistan is one of necessary system of continuous with this Decree, the Supreme judicial council of the Repub- with the provisions of the Decree of the President of the conditions for establishment and security of the rule of judicial education lic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred as the Council) was Republic of Uzbekistan No. UP-5482 dated July 13, 2018 law. Taking into account the importance of training highly formed, by abolishing the Supreme qualification commission “On measures to further improve the judicial system and qualified judicial personnel and their relevance in judicial in the Republic of for selection and recommendation of candidates for judicial increase confidence in the judiciary, “ the following is pro- activity in the country, the primary training of judges and positions under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. vided: - gradual introduction of the procedure for the sys- judicial officers is carried out in order to meet the needs of Uzbekistan is one of The Council is the body of the judicial community, which tematic publication of court decisions on the website of the professional judicial corpus. Judges are trained by imple- is designed to assist in ensuring compliance with the con- Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan; mentation of specialized programs, with a specific focus on necessary conditions stitutional principle of the independence of the judiciary. It - introduction of the practice into daily operation of courts of the field of their professional activity, but at the same time should be noted that this reform is fully consistent with the giving clarifications to the participants in the trial of the es- in light of norms of protection of the rights, freedoms and for establishment and Basic Principles of the United Nations concerning the inde- sence of the adopted court decision after its announcement; legitimate interests of citizens and organizations. security of the rule of law. pendence of the judiciary (approved on August 30, 1997 by - conducting quarterly briefings by the chairperson of regional The judicial reforms in Uzbekistan are ongoing and the Decree a resolution of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan). courts and their deputies in order to inform the public and the of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan PF-6034 of July Taking into account the The specific attention shall be paid to the fact that the media about the activities of the courts; 24, 2020 “On additional measures to improve further the judi- Council has a constitutional status, its activities are regu- - publication of quarterly reviews of the practice of considering cial activities and increase their efficiency ” can be considered importance of training lated by the Constitution and the Law “On the Supreme ju- court cases in the order of supervision by the judicial collegi- as a vivid example. This Decree introduced following changes: dicial council of the Republic of Uzbekistan” , which in turn ums of the Supreme court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in • The practice of reviewing court decisions by way of su- highly qualified judicial also strengthens its independence and impartiality. the appeal and cassation procedure - by regional and equivalent pervision was cancelled and respective rights of chairman According to the provisions of the Decree, our country has courts. We are talking about the decree of the President of of the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor General of the Re- personnel and their introduced a new system for the selection of candidates and the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PP-4096 of January 6, 2019 public of Uzbekistan and their deputies to protest the judi- relevance in judicial the appointment of judges, in which representatives of the “On measures to radically improve the system of training cial decisions were abolished. judiciary, as well as civil society institutions take part. It is candidates for the positions of judges, retraining, advanced • regional and equivalent courts of general jurisdic - activity in the country the Council that is empowered to select and form a high- training of judges and employees of the court apparatus” , in tion were created on the basis of the principle of “one ly qualified judiciary. Noteworthy, the introduction of this accordance with which the Supreme school of Judges under court - one instance” and corresponding judicial collegia HE independence of judiciary is one of the funda- institution made it possible to conduct an open and trans- the Supreme judicial council of the Republic of Uzbekistan were formed while maintaining the strict specialization mental principles of a democratic rule of law as parent formation of the judiciary on the basis of a competi- (hereinafter referred to as the Supreme school) was created of judges. A feature of this innovation is the revision of T well as a fundamental element of the right of fair tive selection of candidates for the positions of judges from to carry out training of candidates for the positions of judges, decisions of interdistrict, district (city) courts by region - trial. This factor is the starting, definition of the court in among the most qualified specialists, to ensure the genuine retraining, advanced training of judges and court staff through al and equivalent courts, and court decisions considered a democratic state, since in a dynamically developing so- immunity of judges and prevent interference in their activ- the way of: - Organization of a unified system of training of on appeal can be reviewed in cassation by judicial collegi - ciety, the role of an independent judiciary, as an integral ities in the administration of justice, and to establish a dia- candidates for the positions of judges, retraining, advanced ums of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan. element of the rule of law and the system of comprehen- logue between the judicial community and people. training of judges and court staff; • a new procedure for the participation of the prosecutor sive protection of human rights and freedoms, is certainly In addition, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan of Sep- - Introduction into the educational process of interactive in court has been introduced, according to which the par- growing. The guarantees of independence and impartiality tember 10, 2019 No. 566 “On amendments and additions to teaching methods that develop skills of record keeping and ticipation of the prosecutor on his own initiative in the con- of the courts are enshrined in national legislation at the certain legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in con- critical analysis, making informed decisions using innova- sideration of civil and economic cases in courts initiated by highest level. Thus, Articles 106 and 112 of the Consti- nection with improving the activities of certain state bodies”, tive pedagogical and information and communication tech- other persons, with the exception of cases provided for by tution of the Republic of Uzbekistan have become a solid amended the Laws “On courts” and “On the Supreme judicial nologies; - Development of students’ theoretical knowledge law, as well as the reclamation from the court and examina- legislative basis for the implementation of systemic and council of the Republic Uzbekistan” , according to which, a and practical skills in the field of jurisprudence, profession- tion of the case by the prosecutor, on to which the verdict, consistent measures in this direction. A deep in content judge before being appointed to the position, is required to al ethics, psychology, business communication, time man- decision or ruling of the court entered into legal force only and significant in scope work was carried out, which was reach 35 years of age (previously - 30 years), and persons in agement, negotiation tactics, technology for working with if there is an appeal by the parties in this case. aimed primarily at ensuring the full implementation of the the reserve of candidates who are appointed to the positions information, interpretation and application of law; Regarding institutional changes in the judicial system, Ar- principle of independence and impartiality of the judici- of judges for the first time shall undergo compulsory training - Organization of events on a regular basis for discussing ticle 107 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan ary, enshrined in the Supreme Law of our country, which at the Supreme school of judges. topical issues of judicial and law enforcement activities, as has introduced new structure of the state`s judicial system. contributes to the growth of the quality of justice, its Second, one of the large-scale transformations of the judi- well as law enforcement practice; According to it, new court instances were formed, such as transparency, accessibility, openness, efficiency, and most cial and legal sphere and the organizational and legal guar- - Familiarization of listeners with current amendments and the courts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regional and importantly, it serves as a complete and comprehensive antee of the independence of the judiciary in the Republic additions to legislation, the state and trends of domestic Tashkent city courts, the Administrative Court of the Re- protection of human rights and freedoms. of Uzbekistan is the establishment of an indefinite period and foreign law enforcement practice, as well as experience public of Karakalpakstan, administrative courts of regions In recent years, large-scale transformations in the judicial of office for judges. Thus, the Law of the Republic of Uz- in the field of rule-making; and the Tashkent city, inter-district, district, city courts on and legal spheres have been taking place in our country, bekistan dated April 12, 2017 established that a judge is ap- - Implementation of deep fundamental, applied and innova- civil cases, district and city courts on criminal cases, district which laid the foundation for a modern new concept of pointed or elected in accordance with the established pro- tive research work on topical issues of improving the judi- and city courts on economic cases, and finally, district and the judicial system under the leadership of the President cedure for an initial five-year term, another ten-year term cial and legal system, the development of legislation and the city courts on administrative matters. of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Sh.Mirziyoyev. It should and a subsequent indefinite period of office. formation of a uniform law enforcement practice; In general, the abovementioned, measures, having become an be noted that the process of democratic renewal of the This innovation fully meets the requirements of modern in- - Training of scientific and production (practical) highly qual- important factor in the development of democratic transforma- judicial system was followed by powerful continuation and ternational and foreign experience. Pursuant to Article 12 ified personnel in the judicial sphere, as well as scientific tions in the country, serve the main goal – “Man, his life, rights development in 2016-2017. It was at this stage of devel- of the UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judi- and methodological support of judicial and legal activities; and freedom are the highest value.” This concept deriving its opment that cardinal decisions were made which laid the ciary of November 29, 1985 , judges, whether appointed or - Analyzing legislation and law enforcement practice in the origins from Article 13 of the Constitution of Uzbekistan has beginning of a new, historical stage in the democratization elected, have a guaranteed term of office until mandatory judicial sphere, study and generalization of judicial practice become the most important foundation for strengthening the of the judicial system. As a result of the measures taken retirement or the expiration of their term of office, where and statistics with the development of appropriate propos- role of judiciary in the system of state power, ensuring the true to reform the judicial system, the guarantees of reliable applicable. In practice, this means that the judge retains his als and recommendations; independence of the judicial system, increasing the level of ac- protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens have position until he reaches the age limit. - Establishment of effective interdepartmental interaction with cess to justice, as well as strengthening judicial power in ensur- been strengthened, the structure of the judicial system This measure has become the main guarantee of the irremov- educational and scientific-research institutions that train can- ing reliable protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens. has been radically improved, and the efficiency of the ac- ability of judges - one of the most important elements of their didates for the position of judges, improving the qualifications – Khadji-Murod ISAKOV, is the Deputy Chairman of tivities of the judicial authorities has been increased. independence. It is significant that at present this rule is fully of judges and court staff in order to exchange experience, con- the Supreme judicial council, Director of the Supreme In particular, it is considered to be necessary to dwell on the implemented in the law enforcement practice of our country. solidating efforts to improve the quality of the educational pro- school of judges Republic of Uzbekistan, PhD in Law Renewed commitment from Pakistan! OME moments in national life are very pre- The 27th meeting of the Muslim League, presided sacrifices from us, and it is our duty to pledge sol - Attiya Munawer cious, and living nations do not waste these over by Quaid-e-Azam, started with great pomp on idarity and unity with it, we pledge to lead Paki - S moments or let them be forgotten. March 23, March 22, 1940. It was very successful in terms of stan in the light of the guiding principles of faith, 1940 is one such day in the national history of Pa- assembly. More than 50,000 people attended the unity and discipline. We will make Pakistan a truly kistan when a historic resolution was passed at the meeting. In his presidential address at the open ses- welfare and Islamic state, we will implement the end of the three-day annual meeting of the All India sion of the Muslim League on March 22, the Quaid Qur’an and Sunnah system in Pakistan in practice, Muslim League in Minto Park, Lahore, on the basis highlighted the two-nation ideology and said in no un- we will liberate Pakistan from the slavery of others, of which the Muslim League leaders started a move- certain terms that India’s problem was not sectarian we will wage jihad against those who promote Hin - ment for a separate homeland for Muslims in the but international, and that it was impossible to com- du culture and its traditions. subcontinent and succeeded in getting his demand bine fire and water. Alhamdulillah, Pakistan is based For the people of Pakistan, Pakistan Day is a day of approved in a short period of seven years. on this ideology and at that time those who opposed renewed commitment, the responsibility to improve It is clear that the Pakistan Resolution was passed this ideology were regretting their own decision. Just this country lies not only with the government and the on March 23, 1940 after going through many diffi - look at the recent amendments to the Indian law, how braves of the Pakistani forces guarding the border, we cult stages, but we can all estimate it hypothetically. the controversial Citizenship Bill was introduced in all have a responsibility to develop and protect this From the beginning of 1940, Quaid-i-Azam gradual- defiance of Islam, newspaper headlines there are now country. Forgetting all kinds of differences and set- ly shifted the views and opinions of the Muslims of slamming opponents of the ideology of Pakistan and ting an example of unity so that the enemy countries the subcontinent towards the ten-year-old goal for they are convinced of the political insight of Quaid-e- cannot even think of conspiracies against us. We have which AllamaIqbal was striving. The Quaid-e-Azam, Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. spent our time, but the future of our children has to The 27th meeting of the while expressing his views in the London newspa - There is no denying the fact that the Pakistan Reso - be decided in the same way as our elders have made per Time and Tide, had clearly declared that Hin - lution of March 23 is a blessing or a gift for all of us a dream come true for us and made it a free country. Muslim League, presided dus and Muslims are two separate nations. Quaid-i- (Muslims). If all Pakistanis pledge to protect this In the same way, it is our duty to train the youth for Azam wrote in reply to Gandhiji’s letter that he had gift, then every enemy of the country will think a the integrity and survival of this country, to give them over by Quaid-e-Azam, no misunderstanding that India was not one and hundred times before looking at our beloved land a conducive environment so that they can be able to the same. The subcontinent is inhabited by many with a dirty eye. We celebrate Pakistan Day every run this country. This year, let us all renew our com- started with great pomp nations, Hindus and Muslims being the two major year with great enthusiasm, events are also organ - mitment to Pakistan on Pakistan Day that in the light on March 22, 1940. nations. In February 1940, a meeting of the Work - ized in the educational institutions of the country, of the Pakistan resolution, we will individually and ing Committee and Council of the Muslim League special programs and influential writings on print, collectively become the Shaheen of AllamaIqbal and It was very successful was held in Delhi, where it was decided that the social and electronic media are selected, but all make Pakistan’s future bright. demand for a separate state for Muslims would be these matters do not fall into the category of loy - – The writer is a freelance columnist, essayist, in terms of assembly presented at the Lahore meeting. alty to the beloved land, our homeland demands and blogger. She studies EnvSci at (LCWU). IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, March 24, 2021 261 killed in Briefs Myanmar military No major crackdown issue with my fitness: Web Desk YANGON: At least 261 peo- ple have been killed in Myan- Sharjeel mar since the military coup last month, said a civil society Abid Raza organization that works to LAHORE: Left-handed open- secure the release of polit- ing batter Sharjeel Khan ical prisoners in Myanmar. said that he is working hard The Thailand-based Assis- on his fitness and is trying to tance Association for Political reach the required level, set Prisoners said: “The actual by Pakistan team manage- number of casualties is likely ment. Speaking to report- much higher. We will contin- ers in a virtual conference ue adding as and when.” on Tuesday, the 31-year old As of Monday, a total of said that he never missed a 2,682 people were arrested, match in 2020/21 domestic charged or sentenced for cricket due to fitness. protesting against the coup, “There is no major issue re- said the group. In the crack- garding my fitness as I have down, the military junta been playing the entire do- uses live ammunition with mestic season,” said Sharjeel. impunity, and assaults, ar- rests and kidnaps, it added. “They do this to spread fear, Niger: At least but people continue to pro- test,” the group said. 137 killed Myanmar’s army seized power on Feb. 1, ousting the in attack elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and ending the Foreign Desk country’s brief experiment with democratic rule. In re- NIAMEY: At least 137 Ni- BEIJING: Pakistani ambassador to China Moin ul Haque at the national flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Pakistan Day sponse to the coup, civilian gerien civilians were killed at the Pakistan embassy in Beijing. – DNA groups across the country on Sunday in an attack on launched a civil disobedi- several localities near the ence campaign with mass Malian border, the Nigerien demonstrations and sit-ins. government said in a state- ment late Monday. “In the afternoon of Sunday Pak-China financial co-op US lauds March 21, 2021 at around 1 p.m. (1200GMT), the locali- Pakistan’s... ties of Intazayane, Bakorat, Wirsnat and several other From Page 01 hamlets and camps located highlighted at National Day The phone call came just in the department of Tillia, weeks before Washington Tahoua region, witnessed an “As a diplomat, I stayed twice in #Pakistan for over 8 years. Pakistan has won is due to withdraw the last attack perpetrated by armed of its troops under a deal bandits,” said the statement my heart. May I wish you a happy #PakistanDay! Chin-Pakistan dosti zindabad!” struck with the Afghan read on national TV by gov- Taliban and Austin’s unan- ernment spokesperson Ab- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian posted in his Twitter handle nounced trip to Afghanistan dourahamane Zakaria. on Sunday. Kabul was the gratulated Cheng for the opening last stop on a whirlwind DNA of the Beijing branch. “Our two tour of Asia for the new countries now have a bilateral cur- Pentagon chief, a former Xi Jinping BEIJING: The 81st Pakistan Day rency exchange agreement with career soldier who served greets was observed on Tuesday with tra- Pakistan worth 20 billion yuan in Afghanistan as a division ditional fervor and zeal at the Pa- ($3.07 billion),” Cheng said. commander from Septem- President kistani Embassy in Beijing, where HBL was the first Pakistani bank ber 2003 until August 2005. guests were hosted and enjoyed to open a branch in China in 2017 Austin and his entourage From Page 01 entertainment from children sing- and was allowed to handle end-to- flew into Afghanistan on a high level of four-season stra- ing songs in tribute. end Chinese yuan transactions. US-liveried aircraft instead tegic cooperation partner- Through the national flag hoisting The ceremony started with a of a military plane that usu- ship, and the China-Pakistan ceremony, Pakistani Ambassador recitation from the Holy Quran. ally carries US officials to Economic Corridor (CPEC) to China Moin ul Haque marked Messages from the Pakistani the war-torn country. has entered a new phase of Pakistan’s National Day. Similar President and Prime Minister high-quality development. flag hoisting ceremonies were were also read. In his address, In the context of Covid-19 also held at Pakistani consulates Haque paid rich tribute to the British HC pandemic, China and Paki- in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong leadership of Pakistan’s Move- stan have been cooperating Kong and Shanghai. ment, highlighting the impor- urges... closely which has further Haque stressed that 2021 marks way forward for ever-increasing in #Pakistan for over 8 years. in Pakistan, opened its branch tance of March 23, 1940. enhanced the traditional Pakistan and China’s commem- cooperation in diverse fields. Pakistan has won my heart. May in Beijing. Cheng Wei, country “It was the day when Muslims of From Page 01 friendship between the two oration of the establishment of He thanked the Chinese lead- I wish you a happy #Pakistan- manager of HBL Beijing Branch, South Asia, under the dynamic Noting that the UK border countries. “I attach great bilateral ties’ 70th anniversary. It ership and the government for Day! Chin-Pakistan dosti zind- told the Global Times on Tuesday leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Mu- controls were “under con- importance to Sino-Pak re- was a very important milestone supporting Pakistan during the abad!” Chinese Foreign Ministry that HBL has facilitated around hammad Ali Jinnah resolved to stant review”, he said it was lations and look forward to for the two countries, not only the COVID-19 pandemic and sending spokesperson Zhao Lijian posted $6 billion for different projects create a separate homeland for possible for changes to take joint efforts with President celebration of the fortified broth- relief goods and vaccines to help in his Twitter handle. under the China-Pakistan Eco- themselves where they could live place at short notice. If they Alvi to comprehensively erhood that exists between the fight the pandemic. On Monday, Habib Bank, also nomic Corridor (CPEC). in accordance with their beliefs, did, “direct flights could promote friendly exchanges two countries but also leads the “As a diplomat, I stayed twice known as HBL, the largest bank During his speech, Haque con- traditions and culture,” he said. stop and hotel quarantining and cooperation in all fields on arrival in England could between the two countries.” be made mandatory”. The two countries on the oc- The coronavirus pandemic casion of the 70th anniversa- Late Abdul “means we can’t celebrate ry of the establishment of Si- Protesters rally in front of occasions like Pakistan Day no-Pak diplomatic relations with the normal festivities will strengthen and build a Qadir conferred that we used to, as part of our close China-Pakistan co-op- Kosovo embassy in Ankara dosti [friendship]”. “So wher- erative society in the new ever you are, I say Yaum-e-Pa- era. Meanwhile, in a sepa- Sitara-e-Imtiaz kistan Mubarak. You can rate congratulatory message DNA follow updates on our social to his counterpart Shah Me- media and Travel Advisory hmood Qureshi on March ANKARA: Dozens of pro- pages as ever and please do 23, China’s State Councilor testors rallied in front of keep safe and well and follow and Foreign Minister Wang Kosovo's embassy in the the SOPs,” he said. Yi congratulated him on his Turkish capital Ankara on 81st Pakistan Day. Tuesday. They were show- Wang Yi said that China and ing resentment against DRAP Pakistan have always sup- Kosovo’s move to open its ported each other in matters embassy in Jerusalem. satisfied with of mutual interest and the The protest, organized by two countries are jointly pro- the Humanitarian Relief Sputnik V... moting global justice. Organization (IHH) and the Together, China and Paki- Memur-Sen Trade Union, From Page 01 stan will promote friendly was attended by Turkish the country but the im- exchanges at various levels, activists and Arab students. porter objected to it and strengthen real cooperation “We believe that Kosovo’s asked for a review. Umar, in various fields, promote move to open an embassy who is also the chief of Pa - high-quality development in Jerusalem will go down kistan’s COVID-19 body, of the China-Pakistan Eco- as a black mark in history”, said if the price fixed by nomic Corridor (CPEC), and Zahid Sengul, a leading fig- the government is correct promote global and regional ure of Memur-Sen, said in a struggle till Palestinians are right there,” he added. she said. In a controversial then any other compa- affairs. “Close liaison and co- Sports Desk press statement. granted their rights. Jordanian student Jilan Abu move, Kosovo on March 14 ny will import the medi- The statement also urged cine and if the objections operation will be promoted LAHORE: Legendary leg-spinner Late Abdul Qadir has “We will continue our strug- al-Rub, who was also part announced the opening of its and the standard of strategic the leaders of Kosovo to gle until the Zionist invad- of the protest, said she was embassy to Israel in Jerusa- raised by the firm are cor- been awarded ‘Sitara-e-Imtiaz’, Pakistan’s third-highest reverse their decision. “Just rect then the DRAP will cooperation between the two civilian award. Cricketer Umar Akmal, Qadir’s son in law ers leave Palestinian lands, there to express strong lem. Turkey had condemned countries will be comprehen- as we had defended Kosovo including Jerusalem”, he condemnation against the the Kosovo decision. reconsider its decision. shared a photo of the award while Qadir’s wife received at the cost of our lives dur- He also said that the COV- sively raised,” he added. the award, handed by Governor Punjab, Chaudary Mo- said. Huthaifa Yassin, an An- Kosovo country's move. The city of Jerusalem re- ing its war of independence, kara-based Palestinian stu- "Our position represents mains at the heart of the dec- ID-19 vaccine is available in hammad Sarwar. Remember, President of Pakistan Arif we will stand up for the state dent, said he is taking part every free person in this ades-long Mideast conflict, the country and hundreds of Alvi announced ‘Sitara-e-Imtiaz’ for the legendary leg-spin- Putin, of Palestine languishing un- in the protest to voice his globe which is rejecting the with Palestinians insisting thousands of doses are cur- ner on 14 August 2020. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) der Israeli occupation”, the “outrage” over the Kosovo Israeli attacks and discrimi- that East Jerusalem – illegally rently stored. Biden greet termed ‘proud moment’ for the country’s cricket family. statement read. move. “Jerusalem was and nation practiced by the Apart- occupied by Israel since 1967 “Pakistan would get around It must be noted that Qadir passed away due to a sudden Speaking to media, Sengul is still the capital of Pales- heid state of Israel against – should serve as the capital 60,000 doses of CanSino Dr Alvi... heart attack in his hometown Lahore in September 2019. said they will not end the tine and Israelis have no the Palestinian people,” of the Palestinian state. vaccine by March 26 and at the end of the current From Page 01 month, 10 million doses of and climate change,” said Sinopharm would also arrive Biden in a letter to President from China. So, we are not Arif Alvi sent on Pakistan dependent on the Russian Day. Joe Biden said that Paki- Hurriyat leaders, organizations greet Pakistanis vaccine and the government stan-US partnership is based is making arrangements for on the common goal of re- The Hurriyat forum led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in a statement, said, positive shift in the the vaccine.” gional peace and prosperity. relations between Pakistan and India is being observed with anticipation by the people of IIOJK “Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, sent the congratulato- nitaries including Mufti Nasirul Islam, Shab- territory, today. Posters carrying pictures of gion. The report maintained that top Hur- Pakistan ry message on the occasion News Desk bir Ahmad Dar, Muhammad Ahsan Untoo, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Prime riyat leaders including Syed Ali Gilani and Day of a national holiday – the Mohammad Yousuf Naqash, Bilal Siddiqui, Minister Imran Khan, and Army Chief Gen- Masarrat Aalam Butt have, all along, been Pakistan Day to H.E. Dr. A. SRINAGAR: In Indian illegally occupied Javaid Ahmad Mir, Khawaja Firdous, eral Qamar Javed Bajwa were seen in openly raising pro-Pakistan slogans like celebrated Alvi, President of Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat leaders and Devinder Singh Behl, Abdul Ahad the streets of the occupied terri- ‘Hum Pakistani Hain – Pakistan Hamara and H.E. Mr. Imran Khan, organizations have extended warm greet- Parra, Yasmeen Raja, People’s tory. Kashmiri women and chil- Hai’ and ‘Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan’. From Page 01 Prime Minister of Pakistan,” ings to the people as well as Government of Freedom League, Youth So- dren sang Pakistan’s National The Hurriyat forum led by Mirwaiz Umar that eventually led to the Russian Embassy in Pakistan Pakistan on the Pakistan Day. cial and Justice League and Anthem and raised pro-Paki- Farooq, in a statement, said, positive shift in creation of Pakistan within said Monday on Twitter. Ear- The All Parties Hurriyat Conference in a Tehreek-e-Wahdat-e-Islami in stan songs during a function the relations between Pakistan and India is seven years of its adaptation lier, Spokesperson of Rus- statement issued in Srinagar said that bonds their statements hoped that in Srinagar. being observed with anticipation by the peo- on August 14, 1947. sian Foreign Ministry Maria of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with Pa- the people of Kashmir would A report released by Kash- ple of IIOJK. The statement said that the fo- The nation paid tributes Zakharova said, “Russia and kistan are strong and multidimensional. The soon get freedom from Indi- mir Media Service in con- rum sees it as the first step in the direction to leaders of the Pakistan Pakistan maintain friendly Kashmiris’ love for the country, the state- an yoke and celebrate the Pa- nection with the Pakistan of a meaningful dialogue for the peaceful Movement including Fa- relations, a regular political ment added, is vindicated by the fact that kistan Day along with the peo- Day, today, said that a Kash- resolution of the Kashmir conflict. On the ther of the Nation, Mu - dialogue and interaction at they hoist Pakistani flags and celebrate the ple of Pakistan and Azad Jammu miri delegation had attended other hand, a gang of around 50 goons asso- hammad Ali Jinnah and international organisations. day in the volley of brutal firing by the Indian and Kashmir. the big public event in Lahore on ciated with Hindu extremist Rashtriya Sway- national poet, Dr Allama We send greetings to our Pa- troops. Besides, they shroud the dead bodies Meanwhile, different functions were held 23 March in 1940 and had announced amsevak Sangh attacked a Muslim Bakarwal Muhammad Iqbal for kistani friends.” of their martyrs in Pakistani flag. while Pakistani flags were hoisted in Srina- on the occasion that Kashmiri people would family in Samba district, tortured men and their matchless services Other Hurriyat leaders, organizations and dig- gar, Kulgam, Shopian and other parts of the be a part of future Muslim state in the re- molested female members. for Pakistan. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Israel votes Briefs in fourth Germany election in declares two years lockdown Foreign Desk TEL AVIV: Israel has gone until April 18 to the polls for the fourth election in less than two DNA years, with the nation still BERLIN: Germany has an- divided over whether Prime nounced plans to extend Minister Benjamin Netan- lockdown restrictions until yahu deserves to remain in April 18 amid a sharp rise office. in the number of infections. Polling stations were open- “We have not yet been able ing across Israel and in the to defeat the virus, it does occupied West Bank, with not give up,” Chancellor some 6.5 million registered Angela Merkel said Tues- voters set to deliver a result day morning in Berlin af- that could prolong the worst ter 12-hour marathon con- period of political gridlock sultations with the state in the country’s history. premiers. Israelis vote for parties, not Germany is in a “very, very individual candidates. Dur- serious situation” with ris- ing Israel’s 72-year history, ing infections, heightened no single party list of candi- pressure on intensive care dates has been able to form units, and the spread of a governing majority in the more contagious variants, 120-seat Knesset. she added. Netanyahu has portrayed “We are in a race with vacci- himself as a global states- MINSK : Pakistan ambassador to Belarus Sajjad Haider possing for the group photo with other guests on National Day of Pakistan man uniquely qualified to nation,” said Merkel. flag-hoisting ceremony held at embassy of Pakistan. – DNA Merkel pointed out that the lead the country through its country is “basically facing a many security and diplomat- new pandemic” with a new ic challenges. virus that is way more dead- He has made Israel’s coro- ly and more infectious. navirus-vaccination cam- If an area has an incidence Pakistan embassy in Belarus paign the centrepiece of his rate of over 100 for three re-election bid and pointed consecutive days, harsher to last year’s diplomatic lockdown measures will agreements with four Arab once again apply. states. The stricter lockdown over celebrates Pakistan Day Opponents accuse Netan- yahu of bungling the man- the Easter holidays comes Pakistan whereby a glowing amid calls by some health agement of the coronavirus DNA tribute was paid to the lead- pandemic for most of the experts for a full lockdown ership of Quaid-e-Azam Mu- with a night curfew. past year. MINSK: To commemorate hammad Ali Jinnah and that Merkel’s coalition govern- the national day of Pakistan, of the other leaders of the ment is under intense pub- a flag-hoisting ceremony Independence Movement, UN verifies lic pressure for its handling was held at the Residence whose unwavering struggle of the pandemic crisis, es- of the Embassy of Pakistan, culminated in freedom for 15 deaths in pecially when it comes to its Minsk today on 23 March the Muslims of subconti- slow vaccination program. 2021. The ceremony was nent. Rohingya fire attended by Pakistani dias- Expressing the resolve to US says pora, students and few Bela- nurture Pakistan into a pro- rusians from different walks gressive Islamic society on DNA Turkey is ‘long of life. the ideals of Riasat-e-Mad- standing ally’ Ambassador Sajjad Haider ina, the need for unity DHAKA: The UN has con- Khan raised the national among nation during these firmed that 15 people were flag to the tune of national testing times was under- killed and over 550 were Web Desk anthem of Pakistan. Ad- lined. injured in Monday’s dead- dressing the participants , On the occasion, Pakistani ly fire in Rohingya refugee ANKARA: Turkey is a camps in southern Bangla- “strong and valued ally,” he delivered the message children also sang Pakistani from the Prime Minister of national songs. desh. the US top diplomat said on “It has been confirmed that Tuesday, asserting that it is 15 people have tragically in the interest of NATO to lost their lives, and around have Turkey in the bloc. Hit with sanctions, 560 are injured,” UNHCR “ Turkey is a long standing Pakistan National Day communications officer in and valued ally, and one that Bangladesh Louise Dono- I believe we have a strong China, Russia push van told Anadolu Agency interest in keeping an- marked across the world on Tuesday. She added that chored to NATO. And I be- for UN summit 400 are still missing. lieve that’s also in Turkey’s kyo with zeal, fervor and age to Quaid-e-Azam for Ambassador Syrus Sajjad its northwestern Xinjiang News Desk enthusiasm. The ceremony his struggle for a separate Qazi hoisted the flag to the “These numbers may in- interest as well,” US Secre- crease,” Donovan said in tary of State Antony Blinken Foreign Desk province. commenced with recitation homeland. tune of Pakistan’s national US Secretary of State DUBAI: Pakistan day was from the Holy Quran fol- Speaking on the occasion, anthem. a message to mediaIn the said in Brussels. most devastating fire in His remarks came in an ad- MOSCOW: Russia and Chi- Antony Blinken said in a observed in the Consulate lowed by the National An- Charge d’Affaires M. Am- A limited number of Paki- na have called for a United statement that the united General of Pakistan, Dubai them of Pakistan. jad Aziz Qazi said the day stani communities in the the history of Rohingyas in dress with NATO Secretary Bangladesh, “around 45,000 General Jens Stoltenberg Nations Security Council response “sends a strong and the Consul General of Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad changed the course of his- Turkish capital witnessed summit over what they term signal to those who violate Pakistan Ahmed Amjad Ali hoisted the national flag tory as Muslims of the In- the flag hoisting ceremo- people have been displaced, ahead of the NATO foreign and approximately 10,000 ministers meeting. heightened “global political or abuse international hu- hoisted the national flag. whilst the audience recited dian subcontinent adopted ny due to local regulations turbulence”, which has seen man rights,” as he warned, Messages of the President, the National Anthem. a resolution at the annual of public gatherings in the shelters damaged or de- Blinken also said NATO stroyed,” the UN official has showed its effective- Western powers impose of “further actions in coor- Prime Minister of Pakistan, The Ambassador read the session of All-India Muslim backdrop of the COVID-19 fresh sanctions on the pair dination with likeminded and Foreign Minister of Pa- messages of President and League on 23 March 1940. pandemic. The messages added. ness in dealing with some The fire erupted on Monday disagreement, especially over alleged human rights partners”. kistan were read out on the Prime Minister of Paki- He said, “On this day, we of the president and prime violations. China responded by impos- occasion. stan. The Ambassador in pay homage to the Quaid minister of Pakistan were at around 3:30 p.m. local in the Eastern Mediterra- time (0930 GMT) and gut- nean, “serving as a vehicle The two allies, whose rela- ing sanctions on 10 Euro- The Consul General felici- his remarks paid homage and other leaders of Paki- read out on occasion. tions with the West are un- pean individuals and four tated the Pakistani Commu- to the father of the nation stan movement who made To mark the occasion, one ted thousands of makeshift for deconfliction, for de-es- tents of Rohingya until mid- calation, for finding a way der increasing strain, made institutions that it said had nity in UAE and recalled the Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Pakistan a reality in just of Ankara’s landmarks, the call in a joint statement damaged China’s interests struggle and sacrifices of all the other great leaders seven years after passing of “Atakule,” lit up in solidari- night. forward.” After nine hours of efforts “I strongly believe that on Tuesday following talks and “maliciously spread lies the Muslims of the sub-con- of the freedom movement the resolution.” ty messages of Pakistan-Tur- in Beijing between Russian and disinformation”. tinent under the visionary who paved the way for the Pakistan National Day key relations on the nights by the Fire Service and Civil NATO has to be a platform Aviation and other agencies, where allies also sit down to- Minister of Foreign Affairs Russia too is braced for a leadership of Quaid-e-Azam creation of Pakistan. observed in Turkey of March 22 and 23. Be- Sergey Lavrov and his Chi- new round of US sanctions Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Pakistan Day marked Pakistan Embassy in Anka- sides, all the three bridges the blaze was brought under gether,and then we address control. them, then we discuss them, nese counterpart, Wang Yi. over what Washington says Pakistan Day celebrates in Paris ra observed National Day in Istanbul on the Bosporus “At a time of increasing was its meddling in the at Tokyo Pakistan embassy in Paris, on Tuesday by hosting the linking Asia with Europe More than 1.2 million per- and that’s exactly what we secuted Rohingyas have try to do,” he stated. global political turbulence, 2020 US presidential elec- The National Day of Paki- France held the ceremony country’s flag and reaffirm- would be illuminated in Pa- a summit of the permanent tion, which Moscow denies. stan was celebrated at the on Tuesday to celebrate ing its commitment to the kistan flag colors on Tues- been living in Bangladesh’s members of the UN Secu- Russia and China’s joint Embassy of Pakistan, To- Pakistan Day and pay hom- “vision of its forefathers.” day evening. camps, most of them fled Spain to rity Council is particularly statement also urged other the August 2017 brutal mil- necessary to establish di- countries to refrain from itary crackdown in west My- extend use of anmar’s Rakhine State. rect dialogue about ways interfering in the pair’s do- AstraZeneca to resolve humankind’s mestic affairs. common problems in the “Interference in a sovereign AstraZeneca vaccine interests of maintaining nation’s internal affairs un- global stability,” said the der the excuse of ‘advanc- might rely statement, published on the ing democracy’ is unaccept- DNA Russian foreign ministry’s able,” it said. on ‘outdated’ MADRID: Spain’s public website. Commenting specifically on data health commission on Tues- Moscow has long been uni- Monday’s sanctions, Lavrov day agreed to extend the use laterally pushing for such a said Russia and China both summit. of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 regarded the measures as Foreign Desk vaccine for people up to 65 The joint statement came unacceptable. years old. Previously it had after the United States, Eu- Wang sharply criticised the ANKARA: US federal health only been used for people ropean Union, United King- moves, warning they would officials on Tuesday cast younger than 55. dom and Canada imposed “not be embraced by the in- doubt on the efficiency of The Spanish state TV net- sanctions on a handful of ternational community”. AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 work RTVE said the decision Chinese officials on Monday “Countries should stand to- vaccine, saying it may have was taken in a meeting held for alleged human rights gether to oppose all forms relied on “outdated informa- abuses against the coun- of unilateral sanctions,” he TOKYO: Pakistan ambassador to Japan Imtiaz Ahmad addressing after hoisting national to identify the groups of the flag on the occasion of National Day of Pakistan at the embassy of Pakistan. – DNA tion.” population that should be ad- try’s Uighur population in said. The Data and Safety Mon- ministered the AstraZeneca itoring Board (DSMB) vaccine after the European informed the National In- Medicines Agency (EMA) stitute for Allergy and Infec- said last Thursday that the tious Diseases that the data vaccine was “safe and effi- Pak-UAE council announces steps to boost trade released about the testing cient” and that no links had itself “in building Brand Pakistan larly in food and technology” said be created by the Chairman to Area of focus # 4: Ensure we max- results “may have provided been discovered between its Nazir Siyal so as to effectively compete and Mr Diwan. analyse the trading data between imise the opportunities arising an incomplete view of the use and an increased risk of enhance our market share in the He also announced the following UAE and Pakistan so as to derive from Expo 2021 for the FPCCI efficacy data.” blood clots. KARACHI: FPCCI’s Pak UAE UAE”. in the meeting: necessary business intelligence members through the Pakistan “We urge the company to Monday also saw the publica- Business Council (PUBC) held “FPCCI plays a major role in Pa- Area of focus # 1: Creating a to create the new roadmap for en- pavilion, work with the DSMB to re- tion of the results of a trial in- their first inaugural meeting today kistan’s economy as export trade HELP DESK of PUBC which shall hancing the trade between the two Asia-Pacific has two main hubs for view the efficacy data and volving 32,000 people in the under the Chairmanship of Mr Di- is the backbone hence PUBC will provide all the information and countries. traders; Singapore and UAE. The ensure the most accurate, U.S., Chile and Peru, which wan Fakhruddin and announced play an effective role through cre- assistance to the Pakistani com- Area of focus # 3: How to build former is far and trade is relatively up-to-date efficacy data be showed that the vaccine was a new round of initiatives to take ating awareness and motivating panies wanting to do business in Brand Pakistan in UAE workshops expensive there while the latter is made public as quickly as 79 percent effective at pre- the trade relations between Paki- FPCCI members to tap the emerg- UAE or importing from UAE. and online seminars for the FPC- closer and trade is quicker making possible,” said the agency. venting symptomatic illness stan and UAE to the next level. ing opportunities in UAE particu- Area of focus # 2: A team shall CI members. it ideal for Pakistan. We can use The statement came a and 100 percent effective The meeting was attended by this to our advantage and double day after AstraZeneca an- against severe infection, and all the members of PUBC. Vice our export. nounced that its coronavi- that there was no evidence it President of FPCCI Mr Nasir The meeting was concluded with rus vaccine is 79% effective caused thrombosis. Khan graced the meeting with his emphasis on Expo 2021. Mr. against the symptomatic Spain had earlier joined oth- presence signaling how important Diwan stated that this can be a virus. er European countries, such it is for FPCCI to spearhead the gamechanger for Pakistan if we According to the findings as France, Italy and Germa- growth of trade between the two grab all opportunities that it has from the phase 3 trials in ny, in suspending the use of brotherly countries. to offer. Companies and investors the US, the jab also has this vaccine, but while most “Our relations with UAE are from all around the globe will be 100% efficacy against severe countries began adminis- strong and Trade plays a major present and this will be our oppor- or critical disease and hospi- tering the AstraZeneca jab role in it and we need to now cre- tunity to showcase what Pakistan talization and is 80% effec- almost immediately after ate a new road map to meet the has to offer in terms of IT sector, tive in participants aged 65 the EMA’s announcement, changing needs of the UAE mar- agriculture, textile, tourism and and over. the Spanish Health Ministry ket sectors so as to grow both much more. We urge all manu- AstraZeneca added that gave the public health com- our exports to and imports from facturers in Pakistan especially in it would apply to the US mission until this Wednesday UAE” says Mr Diwan. He also Gujarat, Sialkot and Gujranwala to Food and Drug Administra- to decide whether to make emphasized on the fact that that participate in this exhibition, in- tion for emergency use au- any changes to its policy. companies doing business in UAE troduce themselves and help our thorization “in the coming has to ensure quality and position economy grow. weeks.” IslamabadWEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Pakistan Briefs records 3,270 Puppet show marking new corona 70,000 cases doses of DNA Sino-Pak friendship hailed Convidecia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 72 deaths in the last to arrive Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque welcomed the audience 24 hours by novel coronavi- rus as the number of positive DNA and congratulated Rafi Peer Art Theatre and CPAT on the signing of Memorandum cases has surged to 633,741. ISLAMABAD: The first The nationwide tally of fatali- consignment of a sin- of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration ties has jumped to 13,935 on Tuesday. gle-dose COVID-19 vac- Aaryan after enjoying the people contacts between King and Happy New Year, sands of years. officer of UNESCO Repre- cine, Convidecia, devel- According to the latest figures DNA puppet show held in con- the two countries. of which The True Monkey The puppet shows are just sentative Office in China. by the National Command and oped by Chinese CanSino junction with the celebra- “It is the first time ever that King was rated highly by the the latest examples of the On March 2, Pakistani Biologics will arrive in Pa- Operation Center (NCOC), BEIJING : A puppet show tion of the Pakistan-China traditional art of puppet- audience. rich heritage both countries Foreign Minister Shah 3,270 persons tested posi- kistan on March 25. was held here at the China civilization and cultural her- ry from our two countries “Puppetry will create some have,” said Agha Hunain Mahmood Qureshi and Chi- After importing COVID-19 tive for COVID-19 in the past Puppet Theatre to celebrate itage by puppets and relat- has come together,” noted synergies for our children Abbas Khan, the third nese Foreign Minister and 24 hours. Sindh remains the vaccines from Russia, the the 70th anniversary of the ed art here at China Puppet Haque, adding that most because most of them like secretary form Pakistani Foreign Minister Wang Yi private sector is ready worst-hit province by the pan- establishment of diplomat- Art Theater (CPAT). importantly, this pattern of the show very, very much,” Embassy in China, adding launched 70 years of cele- demic in terms of cases fol- to bring the single-dose ic relations between China Pakistani Ambassador to tradition and fraternity has commented Muhammad Ju- that he really like The True brations via a simultaneous vaccine from China after lowed by Punjab, Khyber Pa- and Pakistan. China Moin ul Haque wel- been passed on to the next naid, a diplomat form Paki- Monkey King and he put A virtual ceremony Islamabad khtunkhwa and Balochistan. getting its approval from According to China Eco- comed the audience and generation with the pres- stani Embassy in China. Journey to the West into his and Beijing. the drug authorities in Pa- Most numbers of casualties nomic Net (CEN), it was congratulated Rafi Peer Art ence of so many children “The show was amazing, es- todo list. The two countries also is- have been reported in Punjab. kistan. arranged on the occasion of Theatre and CPAT on the from China and Pakistan. pecially The True Monkey Other diplomatic delega- sued a logo to celebrate The technical adviser of Till now 263,464 coronavirus World Puppetry Day. signing of Memorandum of The puppeteers of the La- King. It’s now becoming tions were present at the the occasion. This event cases have been confirmed a private pharmaceutical “There were a lot of char- Understanding (MoU) to hore-based Rafi Peer Thea- famous in Pakistan as and show, including Malaysian officially started a series company, Dr Hassan Ab- in Sindh, 200,969 in Punjab, acters, [and] many of them enhance collaboration in tre enthralled the audience it’s just like our folklore,” Ambassador to China, Raja of commemorative activi- 80,519 in Khyber Pakhtunkh- bas has said that the Chi- I didn’t know before, but it puppet art and cultural ex- with online performance he added. Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, ties throughout the year. nese COVID-19 vaccine wa, 19,347 in Balochistan, was a very interesting thing changes. while China Puppet Art “Pakistan and China share a Cambodian Ambassador The diplomatic relations 52,676 in Islamabad, 11,792 developed by CanSino Bi- and I’d go home and read The ambassador also Theater presented excerpts very rich history of culture to China, Khek Cai Mealy between the two countries ologics will reach Pakistan in Azad Kashmir and 4,974 in the whole story,” said the stressed the need of cultur- from Mermaid, Crane and and heritage. Both civili- Sysoda, and Himalchuli were established on 21 Gilgit-Baltistan. on March 25. 11-year-old Pakistani boy Ali al exchanges and people to Tortoise, The True Monkey zations date back to thou- Gurung, cultural program May 1951. As many as 70,000 doses Furthermore, 6,039 individu- of China’s CanSino Biolog- als have lost their lives to the ics Inc’s vaccine Convide- epidemic in Punjab, 4,479 in cia will land in Pakistan on President confers Sindh, 2,225 in KP, 203 in Ba- Thursday. Out of 70,000, lochistan, 548 in Islamabad, 60,000 doses are said to 338 in Azad Kashmir and 103 be purchased by the Gov- civil awards on in GB. ernment of Pakistan. Pakistan has so far conducted Dr Abbas detailed that 9,857,233 coronavirus tests the first consignment con- personalities and 39,742 in the last 24 taining 10,000 doses of Faraz (Literature). hours. 585,271 coronavirus the single-dose Convide- DNA He also conferred awards on patients have recovered in the cia vaccine will arrive in following personalities: country whereas 2,485 pa- the country on Thursday, ISLAMABAD: President Dr Hilal-i-Imtiaz was given to tients are in critical condition. whereas, the second con- Arif Alvi on Tuesday con- Prof. Dr. Anwar ul Hassan signment will arrive in Pa- ferred Pakistan civil awards Gillani (Science Pharmaceuti- Country was kistan next month. on prominent personalities cal) while Dr Asif Mahmood CanSinoBIO’s Convidecia including foreign nationals in Jah and Syed Javed Anwar harmed by vaccine will be available in recognition of their services received the same award for three hospitals in Lahore, in different fields of life includ- their services to Pakistan. imposing Karachi and Islamabad. The ing medicines, education, so- Sitara-i-Shujaat was given to rulers: Zardari representative of the phar- cial services, fine arts and for the following citizens for their maceutical company added showing gallantry in the war gallantry: that the price of the Con- against terrorism and during Jawad Qamar, Safia Shaheed, DNA videcia vaccine is Rs4,225. the coronavirus pandemic. Malik Hayatullah, Malik Sar- KARACHI: Former president During the investiture cere- dar Khan Shaheed, Mumtaz and Pakistan Peoples’ Party mony held here at the Pres- Khan Shaheed, Hayatullah (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Two-day ident House in connection Khan Dawar Shaheed, Ma- Zardari on Tuesday said that with Pakistan Day, the Pres- lik Muhammad Niaz Khan today is the day to reiterate meeting of ident bestowed Nishan-i-Imti- Shaheed, Sepoy Akhtar our resolve to follow the ide- PIC begins az on Sadeqain Naqvi (Arts, Khan Shaheed, Muhammad ology and philosophy of the Painting, Sculpture), Prof. Naveed Sadiq, Mahar Mu- founder of the nation, Quaid-e- Shakir Ali (Arts, Painting), Za- hammad Yasir Manzoor Sha- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. hoor ul Haq (Arts, Painting/ heed, Shafqat Ullah Malik, In a message on the Pakistan DNA Sculpture), Abida Parveen Dr. Mustafa Kamal Pasha KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah offering Day, Asif Ali Zardari felicitat- Arts (Singing), Dr. Jameel Shaheed and Prof. Hafiz ed the nation and said that NEW DELHI: A two-day Fateha after laying floral wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid on the occasion of Pakistan Day. – DNA Jalibi (Literature) and Ahmad meeting of Permanent In- Maqsood Ahmad Shaheed. on this day we should pay dus Commission began in homage to the martyrs who New Delhi on Tuesday to sacrificed their lives for the discuss a host of issues be- country. The PPP chairman tween Pakistan and India UN chief said that Quaid-e-Awam, Sha- related to water under the Azerrbaijan President heed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indus Waters Treaty. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Commissioner for Indus “concerned” over Bhutto taught us to love our Waters, Syed Muhammad country and the country can- Meher Ali Shah will lead the ethnical violence congratulates Pakistan not forget the leaders who Pakistan delegation at the gave the nation the nuclear negotiations. March and the end of last such a solid foundation, is very grat- and missile technology. Pakistan will take up with DNA year, across 47 states and DNA ifying. He went on to say that the India its objections on the Washington DC. Our people greatly value Pakistan’s thinking of hatred and ven- designs of Pakal Dul and NEW YORK: UN Secre- Just over seven per cent BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev has resolute and unequivocal position on detta has harmed the coun- Lower Kalnai Hydroelectric tary-General Antonio Gu- of these incidents involved sent a congratulatory letter to the the restoration of Azerbaijan’s terri- try, adding that the country Plants. terres has voiced his “pro- Asian Americans over 60 President of the Islamic Republic of torial integrity and its unfaltering sup- was also harmed by imposing Under the provisions of found concern” over the rise years old. The hashtag Pakistan Arif Alvi on the occasion of port and solidarity for our just cause. rulers without the will of the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, of violence against Asians #StopAsianHate has spread March 23 - Pakistan Day. I attach particular significance to the people. Asif Zardari said, “We Permanent Indus Commis- and people of Asian descent widely across social media, The letter stated, “Dear Mr. Presi- development of friendly and coopera- have to treat all units of Pa- sion is required to meet at around the world during the drawing support from many dent, It is on the occasion of the 23 tive relations between Azerbaijan and kistan equally and this is the least once a year. coronavirus pandemic pan- public figures both inside March – Pakistan Day that on my own Pakistan. I am confident that through recipe of a strong, stable and demic, a U.N. spokesman and outside the community. behalf and on behalf of the people of our joint efforts, our inter-state rela- developed Pakistan.” said. While the U.N. chief US President Joe Biden Azerbaijan, I offer my most cordial tionship, based on mutual trust, sup- “The state will be strength- US vows did not name any country, condemned anti-Asian rac- congratulations and best wishes to port and solidarity, and our productive ened by following the consti- to revitalize he spoke out following a ism, during a solidarity visit you and through you, your brotherly cooperation in bilateral and multilater- tution,” he said and added shooting in Atlanta, capital to Atlanta in the wake of people. al format will continue to progress and the 18th amendment in the NATO ties of the U.S. state of Geor- Tuesday’s attack, noting that The ties between the Republic of expand successfully. constitution is the assurance gia, last week that left eight hate crimes had risen, and Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic On this memorable day, I wish strong for stable and strong Pakistan people dead, six of them urged Congress to pass a of Pakistan stem from the will of our roots. health, happiness and success to you with an inclusive federation. Foreign Desk Asian-American women hate-crimes bill introduced brotherly peoples bound with com- The present high level of our strate- and everlasting peace and prosperity BRUSSELS: The US is The shooting stoked earlier this month, by two mon historical, religious and cultural gic partnership relations, resting on to the brotherly people of Pakistan.” Houthis committed to rebuild fears among those in the Asian-American legislators. transatlantic ties and re- Asian-American Pacific Is- “The world has witnessed fire drone at vitalize the alliance within lander community, which horrific deadly attacks, NATO, the secretary of has reported a spike in hate verbal and physical harass- NAB Lahore declared as red zone Saudi airport state said on Tuesday. crimes since March 2020 ment, bullying in schools, appearance. “I’ve come here to express when then-President Don- workplace discrimination, DNA NAB had cited fears of a possible attack on its building the United States’ stead- ald Trump began referring incitement to hatred in the the day the PML-N leader is expected to appear. Foreign Desk fast commitment to the to COVID-19 as the “China media and on social media LAHORE: The Ministry of Interior on Tuesday approved Sources said approval has been granted for Punjab Rang - alliance which has been virus.” platforms, and incendiary a request by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)to ers and police personnel to be deployed within the Na - RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthi the cornerstone of peace, The coalition “Stop AAPI language by those in posi- declare their Lahore office a “red zone” and for security tional Accountability Bureau office and surrounding are - forces launched a drone at- prosperity and stability Hate”, which documents and tions of power”, said the UN to be provided to the bureau on the day of PML-N Vice as on March 25 and 26. tack on an airport in southern for the transatlantic com- addresses anti-Asian hate chief, in a statement issued President Maryam Nawaz’s hearing. Punjab Minister for Law Raja Basharat has said that no Saudi Arabia, the Iran-aligned munity for more than 70 and discrimination amid the through his deputy Spokes- Maryam has been summoned by National Accountability one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands group’s military spokesman years,” Anthony Blinken pandemic across the US, man Farhan Haq. Bureau on March 26 in connection with the Chaudhry and strict action will be taken against those who disturb said on Tuesday, a day af- told a joint news confer- released data last month In some countries, Asian Sugar Mills case, as well as the purchase of land in Ra - law and order and violate coronavirus safety protocols. ter Riyadh presented a new ence with NATO Secre- reporting that there were women have been specifical- iwind. Pakistan Democratic Movement chief Fazlur Rehman, in peace initiative that includes tary General Jens Stolten- more than 2,800 first-hand ly targeted for attack, adding According to sources, the Punjab government’s sub-cab - a gesture of support on Sunday, said that during Mar - a nationwide ceasefire. berg before the meeting of accounts of hate crimes hav- misogyny to the toxic mix of inet committee on law and order approved the declara - yam’s hearing with NAB, the opposition alliance will There was no immediate con- bloc’s foreign ministers in ing taken place between late hatred”, he continued. tion of the NAB office as a red zone during Maryam’s show up in an act of solidarity with the PML-N leader. firmation by Saudi authorities Brussels. or the Saudi-led military coali- The US top diplomat also tion that has been battling the pointed out that they Houthis for six years, of an “want to revitalize the attack on Abha airport which alliance to make sure it’s has been repeatedly targeted as strong and effective Afghan president to offer election in six months by cross-border attacks. against the threats of to- “Our operations will continue day as it has been in the Ghani will unveil his proposal at an international gathering in Turkey next month, signalling his refusal as long as the aggression and past.” to accept Washington’s plan for his elected government to be replaced by an interim administration siege continue,” Houthi mili- Calling the new US secre- tary spokesman Yahya Sarea tary of state’s first visit to year to withdraw its troops from ficial said: “The president would insurgents to share power. said in a Twitter post. the NATO headquarters DNA Afghanistan by May 1 after near- never agree to step aside and But diplomats and foreign officials Saudi Arabia and the United a “unique opportunity ly two decades, is pressing for a any future government should be have said it will be difficult to States have urged the group to start a new chapter in KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf peace deal to end the war between formed through democratic pro- move forward with the US plans to accept the ceasefire initia- the transatlantic relation- Ghani will propose a new presi- the government and the Taliban. cess, not a political deal.” without Ghani’s support. tive which Riyadh said would ship,” Stoltenberg wel- dential election within six months, Talks between the Afghan sides in A third senior official also said During a visit to the region, which also include reopening Sanaa comed the Biden adminis- under a peace plan he will put for- Qatar have stalled. Ghani’s proposal would include included stops in Doha and Islam- airport and allow fuel and food tration’s determination to ward as a counter-offer to a United US Special Envoy Zalmay Khal- possible early elections, although abad, Khalilzad pushed for a con- imports through Hodeidah strengthen the alliance. States proposal that he rejects, ilzad has been circulating a pro- he did not specify the exact time ference to be hosted by Turkey port, both of which are under The NATO chief reas- two senior government officials posal that would replace the Ka- frame for the vote. with involvement from the United Houthi control. sured Blinked that he was told Reuters. bul government with an interim The third official said Ghani had Nations next month. The Houthis’ chief negotiator “here not among allies Ghani will unveil his proposal at administration. But Ghani has already shared his road map with The Afghan officials said that as had said that the Saudi offer but among friends,” and an international gathering in Tur- voiced vehement opposition to Khalilzad. part of Ghani’s counter-proposal, fell short of their demand for stressed that “only Europe key next month, signalling his re- any solution that requires his gov- With just weeks left before a dead- his government would ask the UN a complete lifting of the air and America together in fusal to accept Washington’s plan ernment to step aside for unelect- early presidential elections if the line it agreed with the Taliban last to closely observe the new elec- and sea blockade, but that the NATO” were able to face for his elected government to be ed successors. Taliban agree on a ceasefire,” one year to end the longest war in U.S. tion to ensure it is accepted by all group would continue to talk the security challenges of replaced by an interim administra- “The counterproposal which we senior government official said on history, Washington is seeking re- sides. to Saudi Arabia, the United the 21st century. tion, the officials said. are going to present at the Istan- condition of anonymity. gional backing for its approach to A presidential palace spokesman States and mediator Oman in Washington, which agreed last bul meeting would be to call for Another Afghan government of- push the Kabul government and declined to comment. pursuit of a peace deal. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]