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IslamabadTuesday, October 13, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Spain, Pakistan Armenian leadership Shibli hails role relations excellent, abides by no moral of Tiger Force in says Manuel Duran rules: Hikmat Hajiyev curbing inflation Briefs Second wave Shafqat likely to be new Info of COVID-19 Minister Naveed Miraj likely: PMA ISLAMABAD: Shafqat Mahmood “Unfortunately, the government’s current- ly holding response so far is limited to the charge of the Educa- issuance of notifications of SOPs” tion Minis- They said PMA was concerned about the ter is likely to be the new Abid Raza / DNA situation that might lead to a second spike Information Minister while of coronavirus and demanded of the gov - Yousaf Baig Mirza is likely LAHORE: Amid rising positivity rate in ernment to act beyond lip-service and en- to become SAPM on Infor- the country which has now crossed 2%, sure implementation of SOPs. mation. According to de- the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi tails Asim Bajwa who has has warned the authorities and the gen- paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA stepped down as SAPM, eral public about the foreseeable second Asad Umar is likely to be replaced by spike of coronavirus, which is likely to Yousaf Baig Mirza. Shai- start from educational institutions as it concerned Spain, Pak kh Rasheed was also ap- happened in US, India and Iran. Govt decides to allow proached for the portfolio of “Unfortunately, the government’s response Shujat Hamza relations Information Minister how- so far is limited to the issuance of notifi- ever he preferred to stay at cations of Standard Operating Procedures ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning excellent: the Railways Ministry. (SOPs), whose implementation is non-ex- and Development Asad Umar expressed PDM to hold rallies PM Imran relieved retired istent anywhere including schools,” said concerns over the rising number of Manuel Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa the PMA office-bearers while addressing a COVID-19 cases, saying that the govern- The opposition will be bound by coronavirus SOPs of his additional portfolio press conference here on Sunday. ment has started imposing smart lock- Duran at meetings, while the district administration will of special assistant to the They said that the winter has arrived and down again to contain the spread of the prime minister on informa- schools have opened, and any careless- pandemic. In a tweet, Asad Umar who Spanish ensure adherence to SOPs in opposition rallies tion and broadcasting. ness on part of the government and the also chairs the meeting of National Com- national day public might trigger a second spike of mand and Operation Center (NCOC) on Khayam Abbasi Remittances rise Shibli hails coronavirus in the country. coronavirus, said that during previous not celebrated “However, the situation on the ground is en- six weeks, the average positivity ratio of this year due ISLAMABAD: The govern- Tiger Force tirely opposite as no precautions were being COVID was under 2%, however, in the ment on Monday decided to to $2.3 bn in Sept observed in schools, which were opened in outgoing week, the positivity rate went to pandemic allow the opposition to hold DNA congested buildings,” they regretted. above 2% that was a matter of concern. anti-government rallies across Fiaz Chaudhry nsar hatti the country. The decision to ISLAMABAD: PM Imran Khan Monday said there is more ISLAMABAD: Minister A M B allow the 11-party opposition good news for Pakistan’s economy despite COVID-19 as for Infor- ISLAMABAD: Ambassa- alliance Pakistan Democrat- mation and remittances from overseas Pakistanis rose to $2.3 billion Minister, Iraqi Commander dor of Spain Manuel Du- ic Movement (PDM) to hold Broadcast- in September 2020. The premier tweeted that the remit- ran has said October 12 is rallies across the country was ing, Senator tances were 31 percent higher than last September and the Spanish national day taken in a meeting presided Shibli Faraz 9% higher than August 2020. This marks the fourth con- discuss defense issues however this year due to over by Prime Minister Im- has said the ran Khan. The government secutive month that the remittances have remained above government is working effi- COVID 19 pandemic, un- $2 billion, he added. It is pertinent here to mention that fortunately the national will issue No Objection Cer- ciently to ensure good gov- Staff Report tificates (NOC) to the oppo- the remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis reached to ernance, rule of law and to day shall not be celebrated $2.095 billion during month of August 2020, showing 24.4 in a festive manner. sition for organizing rallies. improve the living standard ISLAMABAD: Commander Iraqi Air Continued on Page 06 percent increase over same month of last year. of common man. Force Lt. Gen Shahab Jahid Ali Al In a Tweet Ambassador Du- Talking to a private news Shakarchi called on Minister for De - ran said nevertheless there channel in Islamabad on fence Production Zobaida Jalal in Rawal - is something to celebrate PM lauds Monday, the minister said pindi on Monday. Matters pertaining to and that is great friendship SC issues notice Prime Minister Imran Khan defence production and mutual interest between Spain and Paki- Australia’s and his team is taking all-pos- discussed during the meeting. stan. It may be mentioned to PM for attending sible measures to reduce the The Minister, on the occasion, also pre- there that usually the Span- COVID-19 inflation in order to allevi- sented a shield to Commander of Iraqi Air At the beginning of the meeting, the Minis- ish national day is a highly political event ate poverty in the country. Force. Last month, Hamid Abbas Lafta, ter thanked the Ambassador for his interest festive event participated response He lauded the role of Tiger Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in and follow-up on the common related to the by all segments of society. “The prime minister cannot support Force, working along with Islamabad, had met with the Minister of military side, while praising the courage The national day reception any one particular group as he is the different administrators, to Defense Production, Zubaida Jalal, at the and bravery of the Iraqi military establish- always takes place at the control the inflation. Ministry's headquarters. ment in defeating the terrorism. lush green lawns of the premier of the entire country” Spanish residence.

Zardari Staff Report / DNA Motorway ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday issued a admitted World no longer buying Agencies notice to Prime Minister Imran Khan for attending an event to ICU case: Prime of the Insaf Lawyers Forum and for the alleged misuse of ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- public funds to arrange the party’s legal wing. The event of ter Imran Khan had a tele- India’s narrative: FM suspect phonic conversation with Athar Sufi the party’s legal wing was held on October 9 in the federal arrested capital’s Jinnah Convention Centre. Speaking at the Insaf Prime Minister of Australia, KARACHI: Former pres- Saifullah Lawyers Forum, (ILF) the premier fired a fresh salvo against Scott Morrison on Mon- ident and HRW report exposed former premier Nawaz Sharif, claiming that the PML-N su- day and discussed bilateral Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign DNA premo had ended up in a feud with every army chief because matters and international Peoples Minister Shah Mehmood Indian atrocities: FO FAISALABAD: The prime he wanted to “turn the military into Punjab police”. issues of mutual interest. Party (PPP) Qureshi on Monday defend- suspect in the Lahore motor- “The prime minister cannot support any one particular The prime minister appreci- co-chairper- ed the government’s foreign DNA way rape case, Abid Malhi, group as he is the premier of the entire country,” said ated Australia’s impressive son Asif Ali policy performance under management of COVID-19 ISLAMABAD: Spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been arrested from Fais- Justice Qazi Faez Isa during a hearing. The court also di - Zardari was shifted to an his watch, saying the world situation and highlighted the Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has said that the latest report alabad, according to police. rected the in-charge of the convention centre to inform ICU of a private hospital in was no longer “blindly” buy- unprecedented global health of Human Rights watch has exposed Indian atrocities Police said that Abid is being who paid for the expenses of the event. Notices were also Karachi on Sunday evening ing the Indian narrative due and economic challenges in IIOJK and discriminatory attitude towards the mi - brought to Lahore from Fais- issued to the attorney general, Punjab advocate general, and reportedly has a severe to Islamabad’s successful posed by the pandemic. He norities in India. The prevailing situation in IIOJK is alabad where his DNA test convention centre in-charge and concerned ministries. chest infection. According efforts to counter negative noted that his government’s worsening day by day and since August 5 last year In - will be taken. The other sus- The court also referred the matter to Chief Justice of Pa - to his personal physician, Dr perceptions. emphasis had been on saving dian forces have been using every brutal tool against pect who allegedly raped the kistan Gulzar Ahmed for the constitution of a bench. Asim Hussain, the former Addressing an event tiled ‘Vi- lives, securing livelihoods, the Kashmiris, he highlighted while speaking to a Radio woman, Shafqat, is in jail on The apex court judge added that the premier participated president’s blood sugar lev- sion FO’ in Islamabad, he said and stimulating the econo- Pakistan’s current affairs program. judicial remand. The Intelli- in the event in his personal capacity and the premier can el had also dropped drasti- a Strategic Communications my. The “smart lockdown” He said at the time, the condemnation of Indian policies gence Bureau (IB), Special not align himself with any particular group. “The premier cally . According to reports, Division was set up at the strategy and other measures has been observed across the globe, adding, UNSC held Branch of the police and oth- supported a particular group by attending the ceremony,” various medical experts are Foreign Office to carry out taken by the government three meetings over Kashmir dispute in two years and er agencies had done a recce said Justice Isa. Additional Advocate General Punjab Qasim examining the former presi- narrative building to fight the of the suspect and tipped had led to significant con- dent and conducting various the Kashmir issue is being discussed in parliaments of Chauhan, replying to the judge’s remarks, said every political “global battle of perception”. off Punjab Police about the tainment of the pandemic in tests under the supervision various countries. party can have a wing under Article 17 of the Constitution. Continued on Page 06 whereabouts of Malhi. Pakistan, he added. of Dr Hussain. Inside... Amb. Khokhar presents PMC decision to hold MDCAT this year perplexes students – Page 02 credentials to UNIDO DG COMSATS-Afghanistan eficial cooperation between to strengthen Pakistan and UNIDO. cooperation Director General Li Yong – Page 03 appreciated Pakistan’s long CDA urged to address standing support to UNIDO key issues of business and assured of UNIDO’s full community on priority cooperation for sustainable – Page 04 and inclusive industrial de- Fighting for Palestine velopment of Pakistan. – Page 05 Ambassador Khokher ac- knowledged the support Foreign diplomats of UNIDO for implement- eyewitness Armenian ing many projects in Paki - atrocities in Ganja – Page 06 stan aimed at indigenous capacity building and Eliminating technical assistance in terrorists a priority: Nations Industrial Devel- various sectors. Bashar al-Assad DNA opment Organization (UNI- UNIDO has assisted Pa- – Page 07 DO) based in Vienna to Mr. kistan for increasing com- Hafeez stresses VIENNA: Ambassador Af- Li Yong, Director General. petitiveness of industrial for drastic measures tab Ahmad Khokher pre- Ambassador Khokher and products through testing, to curb inflation sented his credentials as Director General Li Yong monitoring, standardization – Page 08 Pakistan’s Permanent Rep- had a detailed exchange of and certification for con- resentative to the United views on the mutually ben- formity assessment. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Air Vice Briefs Marshal Zafar Aslam PM decision calls on CM to appoint Gohar as DNA LAHORE: Air Officer Com- SAPM backed manding, Central Air Com- mand Pakistan Air Force DNA (PAF) Lahore, Air Vice Marshal Zafar Aslam called KARACHI: Senior Vice Chair- on Chief Minister Punjab man of Businessmen Panel Sardar Usman Buzdar in of FPCCI and Chief of FPCCI his office on Monday. Standing Committee on FBR, The CM paid tributes to the Public Utilities and Fairs and valiant role played by PAF Exhibitions and former provin- for defending the country cial minister Mian Zahid Hus- and stated the whole nation sain on Monday supported the was proud of the air force. decision of the Prime Minister He said the whole world had Imran Khan to appoint Tabish also recognized the profes- Gohar as Special Assistant to sional skills and capabilities PM on energy. Mr. Gohar is a of the PAF, says a handout. foreign qualified and globally It was satisfying that PAF known energy expert and has was also active in the social a lot on his credit including sector and full cooperation bringing K-Electric to profit would be extended to it in therefore the business com- every social sector includ- munity is pinning high hopes ing education, he said. on him, he said. Mian Zahid The CM assured that the Hussain said that putting the government was striving power sector back on track will for early completion of the be a challenge for him and the cadet college project in Fort business community will fully Munroe and more resourc- cooperate with him. Talking to es would be provided. The the business community, the Punjab government and veteran business leader said PAF would continue collab- notorious power sector circu- oration in the health and ed- lar debt has jumped to Rs2.28 ucation sectors, he added. trillion by September and it is increasing at a worrying pace KP Govt plans of Rs1.5 trillion per day. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister imran Khan chairs meeting of National Coordination committee on COVID-19. – DNA The IMF programme which to strengthen was suspended in January cannot be resumed unless the hospitals issue of circular debt is settled PESHAWAR: Khyber Pak- according to the wishes of the thunkhwa government has lender by increasing power PMC decision to hold MDCAT planned to strengthen 283 tariff to unsustainable levels hospitals and 988 dispensa- which is being resisted by the ries to provide better health- government. He said that pres- care facilities to patients. To ently many old and inefficient this year perplexes students minimize load of patients at power stations are being oper- public sectors hospitals in ated in the country adding to PMC President Dr Arshad Taqi said that students’ anxiety was natural, as it is difficult Peshawar, all these hospitals the debt, power production is would be equipped with latest more than consumption while to digest change. He said students should not worry, adding there would not be any equipment, specialist doctors government is bound to pay and paramedics. As per de- for it, heavy capacity charges complications with the MDCAT and the council was determined to address issues velopment plan, wheelchairs, are hitting power sector while also asked how the PMC, which has with Special Assistant to the Prime curriculums across Pakistan, it was be held in 2021 but the PMC has stretchers and others facili- the faulty transmission system DNA directed colleges to propose their Minister on National Health Services impossible for all students to appear announced it in year 2020.“Moreover, ties to all districts and tehsil is unable to transmit power annual fees by Oct 20, will assess the Dr Faisal Sultan and asked why in a single MDCAT.Dr Sultan told the it is mentioned in section 13 of Act headquarters hospitals would generated by the power plants. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical infrastructure, faculty, facilities and students were not being given an students that the decision to form the that the academic board, which is be provided. Commission’s (PMC) decision to quality of education of 172 colleges in appropriate amount of time before PMC and introduce the MDCAT was yet to be established, will set the Officials in KP Health Depart- SHC stays hold a single medical and dental a week – the length of time that the the introduction of the MDCAT and made in students’ best interest and standard of MDCAT but test has ment told APP on Monday colleges admissions test (MDCAT) PMC will take to approve the fees. the National Licensing Exam (NLE). would ensure education quality.A been announced.”On its website, the that out of 1,279 hospitals execution of across the country has put students PMC President Dr Arshad Taqi said They argued that the United Kingdom faculty member at a medical college PMC has directed medical and dental in Pakistan, 283 were exist- in limbo, as the PMC Act states that that students’ anxiety was natural, decided to introduce the UK Medical who asked to remain anonymous colleges to propose their annual fees ed in Khyber Pakthunkhwa Baldia factory the commission will hold the national as it is difficult to digest change. Licensing Examination in 2015, but it said there was no precedent by Oct 20, which the commission having 12.33 percent share. fire case convicts MDCAT in 2021.Students have asked He said students should not worry, will not be implemented until 2023. across the world for an immediate will then take seven days to approve Similarly, the number of dis- why the PMC is planning to hold the adding there would not be any They also said that if the MDCAT is implementation of policies.He said: after an evaluation.“It is impossible pensaries in the country has MDCAT in violation of its act, which complications with the MDCAT being introduced in 2020, the NLE “The USMLE was announced in to evaluate as many as 172 colleges increased to 7,671 including DNA also states that the test will be held and the council was determined to – an exit exam – should be held in 1980s and was implemented in within seven days. It seems that 988 in Khyber Pakthunkh- according to recommendations by KARACHI: Sindh High address issues. 2025 for the same batch that will 1990s. Same was the case in UK. In the fees will be decided through wa with 12.88percent share Court (SHC) on Monday ad- an academic board that has yet to be A few days ago, students from the sit for the MDCAT this year.They Pakistan, it is clearly mentioned in negotiations and students will have to besides 747 mother and mitted for hearing appeals established.A faculty member has Rawalpindi Medical University met said that with separate pre-medical the PMC Act that the MDCAT will pay the exorbitant fees,” he said. child hospitals in the coun- of five convicts challeng- try including 151 in KP with ing their sentences in the 20.21 share to provide quality Baldia factory fire case. UNODC hands-over healthcare services to new- According to details, SHC Artificial inflation will not be born and pregnant mothers. has sought the complete To address shortage of doc- record of the case from crime scene vehicles tors in remote and far flung the Anti-Terrorism Court tolerated: CM Buzdar hospitals, the official said (ATC) that handed down the to Gujranwala police consultant doctors including Concerned authorities will masses.” He directed the Sugar, Ghee and lentils in Trainee Medical Officers September 22 verdict sen- for the Gujranwala Po- DNA brief the CM about the concerned authorities for their localities. tencing Zubair Chariya and (TMOs) were hired on con- DNA lice, Milsom mentioned steps being taken by them strict monitoring of prices In a tweet, he asked the tract basis for provision of Abdul Rehman to death for LAHORE: Punjab Chief that this will go a long to control over increasing of the daily use items in volunteers to post the pric- quick medical services to their role in the deaths of Minister (CM) Usman Buz- GUJRANWALA: A way in modeling inves- inflation. Usman Buzdar the market. Earlier, Prime es on Tiger Force Portal. patients at district and tehsil over 260 people in the 2012 dar here on Monday has ground-breaking ceremo- tigation techniques and in his statement said that Minister Imran Khan had The Prime Minister said level and would continue ser- Baldia factory fire. summoned a meeting of the ny of handing over state- skills of front-line police artificial inflation cannot directed the volunteers of he will meet with the Tiger vices until arrival of doctors Earlier, the two MQM work- Price Control Committee to of-the-art purpose-built personnel through access be tolerated at any cost. the Tiger Force to regu- Force volunteers on Sat- recommended by KP Public ers along with other con- review the situation of infla- Crime Scene Vehicles to to state-of-the-art crime “Will utilize every possible larly check prices of basic urday next at Convention Service Commission. The victs approached the Sindh tion in the province. Gujranwala Police con- scene vehicles. He fur- way to provide relief to the commodities like Flour, Center in Islamabad. number of doctors in all hos- High Court (SHC) to chal- cludes among a lot of ther affirmed UNODC’s lenge their conviction in the pitals of Pakistan has mount- applause at the Gujran- commitment towards de- ed to 220,829 including 7,849 high-profile Baldia factory wala Police Lines on 12 livering peace and justice fire case. The appeal argued in KP besides 108,474 nurses October 2020. It brought to the people of Pakistan in the country including 5885 that the ATC ignored im- together a cross-section Through the Crime Scene portant evidence while pro- in KP with 5.43 share. of criminal justice sector Vehicles, Gujranwala Po- nouncing its verdict. They Referring to a Bureau of stakeholders, including lice will have the means have asked the high court to Statistics, Planning and De- district police Gujran- to deploy better support overturn the ATC’s verdict. velopment Department KP wala, Punjab Police and in the gathering and pro - Lawyers of factory workers report 2019, one hospital, a key representatives from cessing of physical and who were handed over pris- dispensary besides one bed on time argued that police UNODC. The event was forensic evidence in line was available for 1,608 per- declared their clients in- appreciated as one of with international stand- sons in the country and 1,721 nocent in its investigation the milestones among ards. The ceremony was persons in KP besides one and no witnesses record a stream of transforma- well-represented by sen- doctor for 963 persons in the statements against watch- tive activities supported ior representatives of Gu- country and 4603 persons in men Fazal Muhammad and by the partnership be- jranwala Police. KP. To provide best health- Ali Muhammad. Earlier, tween the Punjab Police The participants appreci- care facilities to patients be- on September 22, anti-ter- and UNODC with the ated the intervention as a sides vaccination services rorism court in its verdict generous support of the refreshing and long-await- to children and food supple- in the high-profile Baldia Government of Norway. ed step towards mod- ment to lactating mothers, factory fire case sentenced Speaking on the occa- ernizing a speedy and the official said 19,910 lady Rehman Bhola and Zubair sion, Jeremy Milsom, efficient gathering of health workers in Pakistan Charya to death. Representative, UNODC evidence in crime scene including 1,481 in KP were Country Office in Paki- investigations. performing duties with stan stressed the impor- The intervention is part 7.44pcent share. – APP Court extends tance of equipping first of the four-year project, responders with technol- “Enhanced Capacities of Sharaqpuri interim bail ogy that helps to mini - Criminal Justice Actors of Rana Sana, mize the potential con- in Punjab, Pakistan sup- moves for legal tamination of evidence ported by the Norwegian others in crime scene investi- Ministry of Foreign Af- action against gation. As the first-ever fairs and is expected to MULTAN: Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Amal, Aon Abbas Buppi talking with a PML-N leaders DNA intervention of its kind conclude in 2021. child after cochier implant surgery in Mukhar A Sheikh hospital. – APP LAHORE: An anti-terrorism DNA court (ATC) on Monday ex- tended interim bail of Paki- LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim stan Muslim League-Nawaz League-Nawaz (PML-N) dis- (PML-N) leaders Rana San- Halal market fastest growing segment of trade gruntled leader Mian Jaleel aullah and others till October Presence of Trillion-Dollar Halal Food Market Being the largest segment in the halal industry; the increasing Ahmed Sharaqpuri has 15 in Lahore NAB office clash submitted an application in case. ATC Judge Arshad Hus- demand for halal food is evident with total spending of $ 1.13 trillion on halal Food and Beverages the Punjab Assembly sec- sain Bhutta conducted the retariat and requested the case proceedings wherein grabbed the largest market share of tential market, Pakistan needs to the potential to become a leader in speaker to take legal action Rana Sanaullah and 28 others DNA about 36% in the overall halal indus- mobilize all the institutions working this sector with special emphasis on against leaders of his party appeared before the court. try, reflecting its upward trend in the for trade and export development to Halal and processed meat. Neverthe- for misbehaving with him in A counsel on behalf of Capt he global halal market is the world. Presence of Trillion-Dollar focus on those markets which have less, despite all these facts, meat ex- the provincial assembly. (retd) Muhammad Safdar, son- emerging and fastest-growing Halal Food Market Being the largest large population and higher meat porters of Pakistan are facing furious Mian Jaleel Ahmed has de- in-law of former prime minis- T consumer segment of the in- segment in the halal industry; the consumption rates to enhance halal competition from their counterparts manded action against Mian ter Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, ternational trade which is estimated increasing demand for halal food is meat exports from Pakistan. China, like India, Brazil and Africa. Govern- Abdul Rauf, Mirza Javed submitted an application for a at $ 3 trillion at present, growing from evident with total spending of $ 1.13 Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Central mental support for meat export sec- and other PML-N mem- one-time exemption from per- $635 billion in 2010, and is forecast to trillion on halal Food and Beverag- Asian States and other such coun- tor is scarce, even the procedures bers, maintaining that Mian sonal appearance.. The coun- reach $ 3.2 trillion by 2023. es (f&b) out of global spending of $ tries which have a large population to handle meat exports are trouble- Abdul Rauf initiated the sel pleaded with the court to According to the Organization of 6.75 trillion on the Food and Bever- and considered as heavy importers of some. The government should pay allow the application. At this, misconduct and was later Islamic Countries (OIC), the overall ages during 2014; representing its meat and meat products from around attention to these hiccups besides joined by Mirza Javed. the court allowed the appli- spending on the halal sector in the market share of 16.7%. The Muslims the world should be targeted instead arranging repatriation of money of cation and granted exemption The applicant said the world remained at about $3.15 tril- are expected to make around 26% of targeting only Arab countries. For livestock exporters stuck abroad due PML-N leaders tried from personal appearance lion in 2014 (as per latest available of the world’s population by 2020, earn Rs50 billion foreign exchange these purposes, commercial officers to the default of certain buyers. to Capt (retd) Safdar.and to take his resignation figures) representing 2.6% market thus their spending on halal F&B is annually by exporting halal meat and posted in the above-mentioned coun- To make room in the trillions of extended interim bails of all forcefully and put a lota share of total spending in the world. projected to be at $ 1.59 trillion occu- Rs40 billion by exporting sacrificial tries must be given annual targets dollars halal products market, [plastic vessel] on his tur- accused till October 15 while The industry is largely dominated by adjourning further hearing. pying 16.9% of the market share. The animals on Hajj. The overall volume of growing exports while meat ex- practice of allocating Live Animal ban. Mian Jaleel Ahmed The investigation officer also consumer items ranging from pro- augmented demand for halal food has of exports of halal meat is more than porters and processors should be Export Special Quotas should be requested to take action submitted a report during the cessed foods and beverages to the made it a lucrative business activity $3 billion and Pakistan has nearly six supported to participate in business abolished and only value-added against the PML-N lead- proceedings. pharmaceuticals, fashion and cosmet- to invest and earn profits. Livestock per cent share in it. exhibitions and fairs. products of livestock should be ers for holding an assem - ics. Among halal goods, halal food has experts believe that Pakistan can To take advantage of such a big po- Pakistan as an Islamic country has all allowed to export. bly member hostage. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, October 13, 2020 Huge cache Briefs of arms COMSATS-Afghanistan to recovered, DHA launches 24 held helpline RAWALPINDI: Police have about seized a huge cache of strengthen cooperation arms and ammunition in measles the jurisdiction of Police The meeting concluded on the note of establishing closer relations Station Chuntra and held DNA 24 outlaws, informed police between Afghanistan and COMSATS Member States spokesman here on Mon- RAWALPINDI: District day. The arms and ammu- Health Authority (DHA) Apart from a case built in favor during the meeting between cluded: COMSATS as an effec- S&T and development; possi- nition captured by police Rawalpindi has launched a Shujaat Hamza of Afghanistan’s membership to the Afghan diplomat and sen- tive partner for regional and ble cooperation in science and included 16 Kalashnikov, 1 public awareness helpline COMSATS, matters discussed ior officials of COMSATS in- international cooperation in technology-led development; riffle 7MM, I rifle 223 bore, for treatment and informa- ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s sup- connections and synergies with 3 pistols 30 bore and bullets tion about measles here port to COMSATS’ mandate and institutions around the globe from their possession. on Monday. According to willingness to benefit from the especially from countries hav- Police have registered sep- health authority spokes- programmes and operations of ing similar development chal- arate cases against all of man, If any child has symp- the Commission on Science and lenges; academic and scientific them. City Police Officer toms of measles including Technology for Sustainable De- exchanges among Afghanistan CPO Muhammad Ahsan fever, rash, runny nose, velopment in the South (COM- and COMSATS’ Member States. Younas has appreciated the cough and red eyes can SATS) has been renewed. Academic linkages through Uni- performance of police team contact 03219397639 from During his visit to COMSATS versity of Nangarhar, Kabul Uni- adding that strict action 9 am to 3 pm. Secretariat on Monday, the Dep- versity, and University of Herat must be taken against anti He said that measles was a uty Head of Mission/Chargé of Afghanistan were encouraged social elements. contagious and dangerous d’affaires, Embassy of Islamic and COMSATS Telehealth (CTH) He made it clear that exhi- disease for children, the Republic of Afghanistan in Islam- was deemed a useful means to bition of arms and to keep complications including di- abad, Ahmad Shakir Qarar, has addressing the country’s medi- illegal weapons would not welcomed the offer of scientific arrhea, pneumonia, menin- cal and healthcare needs. be tolerated. – APP gitis can be fatal for a child. cooperation and explored the Mr. Qarar indicated that he The spokesman informed country’s interests in becoming would explore collaborations that the government has the organization’s member. in context of the latter with Dacoit gang included immunization On the occasion, Executive Di - Afghan health department back busted; three against measles at the age rector COMSATS, Dr. S.M. Ju - home in order to build syner - of 9 months to 15 months in naid Zaidi, expressed his strong gies and to establish a viable arrested resolve to create scientific and health solution for the country. its immunization schedule. RAWALPINDI: Pirwadhai He urged the parents to academic linkages between The meeting concluded on the Afghanistan and COMSATS’ note of establishing closer rela- police have busted a dacoit complete the immunization gang identified as King gang course for their children and member countries, including tions between Afghanistan and the host country, Pakistan. COMSATS Member States. and arrested its three mem- if any symptoms of measles bers besides recovering found in the child ,contact cash, mobile phones and immediately to the health au- Int'l Day of weapons. According to a thority so that a blood sam- CPR training prevents risk Pervaiz Ashraf’s police spokesman, a police ple can be taken from the Rural Women team was constituted under affected child and treatment the supervision of Station facilities could be provided. being marked pleas adjourned of heart attack: PANAH House Officer, Pirwadhai ISLAMABAD: Like other Police Station which after were present more than human life is being lost due parts of the globe, Interna- Ashraf’s lawyer Arshad Tabraiz T-20 matches; DNA 80 people trained during to a heart attack. We need hectic efforts tional Day of Rural Women adopted the stance that his managed to net three crim- alternate cardiopulmonary resuscita- to make exercise a routine is being marked today on ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- tion (CPR) workshop, said a with a healthy natural diet inals namely Haseeb, Man- October 15 across the globe client had not taken any kind soor and Abid Ullah who route advised tional Heart Association press release. to avoid serious heart dis- including Pakistan to honor (PANAH) General Secre- CPR Director (Panah) Dr. eases, avoid heart-damaging of kickbacks in the projects were dacoit gang members RAWALPINDI: City Traffic the role of rural women. tary Sanaullah Ghumman Shahnaz during the session factors, smoking, sugary and allegedly involved in Police (CTP) Rawalpindi Women and girls are disad- ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court (AC) on Mon - on Monday said smoking, trained the staff of more drinks and fats. number of dacoities and on Monday advised the cit- vantaged in this pandemic, day adjourned hearing till October 27, on acquittal increased consumption of than 80 and also made On the occasion, Brigadier street crimes in different izens to use alternate route a problem aggravated in pleas of former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf sweets and fats were leading practical observations to Junaid, Director, Pak Atom- areas. The gang members to avoid inconvenience as rural areas. Rural women al- in references pertaining to Reshman and Gulf rental causes of heart diseases. show how human lives can ic Energy Commission Gen- confessed to have commit- Double Road would remain ready face specific previous powers projects. Addressing the the partici- be saved by giving first aid. eral Hospital, lauded the ted dacoities, cash, mobile closed particularly during struggles in their daily lives. AC-III Judge Syed Asghar Ali conducted hearing on ac - pants of Cardiopulmonary Training has been declared efforts of Panah and said snatching and other crimes cricket matches in Rawal- Now, since COVID-19 and quittal pleas of PPP’s stalwart Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Resuscitation (CPR) work- necessary for every public that Panah has always pro- in different areas. The pindi Cricket Stadium. their unique health needs other accused in above references moved by National shop organized by Pakistan and special individual. vided awareness to protect police also recovered Rs According to Deputy Super- in remote areas, they are Accountability Bureau (NAB). Atomic Energy Commission Panah General Secretary people from heart disease, 41,500 cash, mobile phones intendent Police, CTP, Malik less likely to have access At the outset of hearing, NAB Prosecutor Waseem General Hospital, he said Sanaullah Ghumman said for which we are grateful. and weapons from their pos- Azhar, CTP were making all to quality health services, Javed opposed the acquittal pleas of the accused and unhealthy food and other that saving human lives Conducting workshops to session. A case has been reg- out efforts to regulate traffic essential medicines, and adopted the stance that the former prime minister had factors causing heart diseas- means saving the whole save lives which is welcome, istered against them. – APP in adjacent areas of the Crick- vaccines. We need to advo- filed the cases under amendments in NAB Ordinance. es should be discouraged of humanity. Asylum was basic awareness is essential et Stadium where the match- cate for sufficient services He said that an identical case was pending before the by sensitizing the citizens founded in 1984, the pur- for every individual, so that es of T-20 Quaid-e-Azam (water, health, electricity, IHC and prayed the court to postpone arguments on it Worker’s about their adverse impact. pose of which was to make human lives can be saved. Trophy are being played. etc.) to support women’s till the judgment. A large number of Atomic the general public aware The participants termed the remittances The CTP had issued a traffic productive and unpaid care Ashraf’s lawyer Arshad Tabraiz adopted the stance Energy Commission Gener- about heart diseases, not to one-day workshop as very plan for the cricket matches and domestic work, which that his client had not taken any kind of kickbacks in al Hospital Director Briga- ignore heart diseases. You effective and said that such surge 31.2 and facilitate the citizens, he is exacerbated by the crisis. the projects. The former prime minister couldn’t be dier Junaid, CPR Director may be surprised to learn information workshops ISLAMABAD: The workers’ said adding, the double road At the same time, paid work indicted in this case in accordance of the law, he said. Dr. Shahnaz, senior and that in the first 10 minutes, should be held in future remittances sent by the would remain closed for all has an even wider gender After hearing arguments, the court adjourned hearing junior doctors, nurses and then 6 minutes and now a also. Can also be helpful in overseas Pakistanis surged kind of vehicular traffic from wage gap and disadvantages of the case till next date. paramedics and other staff minute and a half later, a saving precious lives. than in urban areas. – APP by 31.2 percent to $2.3 bil- start to conclusion of the lion in September against matches, scheduled to be same month of last year. played from Oct 9 to 18. Railways The remittances stood at He urged the road users to upgrade 620 above $2 billion for fourth cooperate with the police consecutive month in Sep- personnel performing du- tember, said a statement ties during the matches. coaches ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rail- issued by the State Bank of The traffic coming from Pakistan (SBP). Rawal Dam, Islamabad to- ways has upgraded as many as 620 coaches from its own On month on month ba- wards Rawalpindi is being sis, the remittances also diverted to Expressway. resources to increase revenue of the department and facili- witnessed an increase of 9 The traffic could enter percent in September when Rawalpindi via Dhoke Kala tate its passengers for com- fortable travel during the last compared to the inflow of Khan, Khanna and Korali. $2.095 billion recorded dur- The traffic from Rawalpin- three years. Giving the year wise breakup of the upgraded ing August this year. di to Islamabad would take The average inflow during U-turn in front of the Kidney coaches, an official in the Min- istry of Railways told APP that first quarter of current fis- Centre and use opposite cal year July-Sept (2020-21) side to enter Islamabad. 168 coaches were upgraded in 2016-17, 192 in 2017-18 and also witnessed a sharp in- The traffic coming from IJP crease of 31.1 percent as it Road and 9th Avenue Chowk 260 coaches in 2018-19. Regarding the availability of rose to $7.1 billion against towards Rawalpindi would $5.45 billion in same period take Pindora Chungi Katari- coaches, he said that at pres- ent around 472 coaches were of previous year. an, Carriage Factory, Pir The statement added that Wadhai route to enter Rawal- out of service or non-func- tional, which needed heavy the level of remittances in pindi instead of the Double September was slightly high- Road. He said that heavy traf- or light repair. Giving de- tails about the repair, the er than SBP’s projections fic would be strictly banned in of $2 billion. Efforts under the area around the stadium. official said that 39 coaches of Pakistan Railways under the Pakistan Remittances He urged the cricket lovers to Initiative (PRI) and the grad- park their vehicles on desig- survey of condemnations being over-aged and beyond ual re-opening of major host nated points to avoid any in- destinations such as Middle convenience. economical repair. The of- ficial said that 205 coaches East, Europe and United were available in workshops States contributed to the Rupee under periodical overhaul- sustained increase in work- ing and nominated repair. ers’ remittances. The details strengthens Around 228 coaches availa- show that in September, the ble in Lahore division and in worker’s inflow from USA against dollar Carriage Factory and C&W stood at $180.35 million, ISLAMABAD: The ex- ISLAMABAD: Col Yamamoto Hidetaka (Defence Attaché), Embassy of Japan Pakistan being presented Shops held up since long for while an amount of $289.3 change rate of Pakistani ru- a gift during Pak Japan Bilateral Counter Narcotics Meeting. – DNA repairs. – APP million was sent from United pee strengthened by 2 pai- Kingdom. – APP sas against US dollar in the interbank trading on Mon- IRSA releases day and closed at Rs163.81 against the previous day’s 117,300 closing of 163.83. ANF seizes 1.951 tons drugs, arrests 46 Meanwhile, according to Fo- shawar conducted an intelligence ANF Peshawar staff intercepted a r/o Karachi. In another operation, suspected consignment from a cusecs water rex Association of Pakistan, DNA based operation at Ring Road Pe- car at University Road, Peshawar ANF Rawalpindi established a private cargo office located at ISLAMABAD: Indus River the buying and selling rates shawar and intercepted a car and and recovered 14.000 kg Heroin. naka at link road Exit Point of Mo- Rawalpindi and recovered 5.300 System Authority (IRSA) on of dollar in open market RAWALPINDI: Anti Narcotics recovered 13.050 kg Heroin. In An accused namely Gul Khan r/o torway, Islamabad and intercept- kg Heroin which was tactfully con- Monday released 117,300 were recorded at Rs163.8 Force (ANF) Pakistan has seized third operation, the staff of Police Afghanistan was arrested. In sev- ed a car and recovered 3.600 kg cealed in a photo album. In sev- cusecs water from various and Rs164.5 respectively. 1.951 tons narcotics worth US$ Station ANF Mansehra intercepted enth operation, ANF D.I Khan Hashish & 850 grams Opium. Two enth operation, ANF Rawalpindi rim stations with inflow In interbank trading, the 73.297 million in international mar- a car at Township Market, Manseh- conducted an intelligence based accused namely Noor Alam and arrested five American national of 75,700 cusecs. Accord- price of euro appreciated ket, arrested 46 accused including ra and recovered 7.200 kg Hashish. operation at Sheikh Yousuf, D.I a lady accomplice namely Aneela accused namely Muhammad Iqbal ing to the data released by by 13 paisas and closed at seven females and six foreigners Three accused namely Muhammad Khan, intercepted a car and re- r/o Peshawar were arrested. In Khan, Zubair Iqbal Khan, Zahid IRSA, water level in the In- Rs193.50 against the last besides impounding 20 vehicles Ismail Syed, Muhammad Aslam covered 200 grams Methamphet- third operation, ANF Rawalpindi Bibi, Mukhtiar Khan and Resham dus River at Tarbela Dam day’s trading of Rs193.37, while conducting 40 counter-nar- and Siraj Muhammad all r/o Pe- amine and 1.200 kg Hashish. Ac- intercepted a car at Old Motor- Jan, all residents of Attock at Is- was 1532.20 feet, which was State Bank of Pakistan re- cotic strikes across the country. shawar were arrested. In fourth op- cused namely Gul Khan r/o D.I way Toll Plaza, Islamabad and lamabad International Airport and 146.20 feet higher than its ported. The Japanese Yen According to an ANF spokesman eration, the staff of Police Station Khan was arrested. In eighth op- recovered 3.600 kg Hashish. In recovered 2300 Al-Prozolam Tabs dead level 1386 feet. gained one paisa to close at on Monday, the seized drugs ANF Peshawar intercepted a van at eration, ANF apprehended an ac- fourth operation, ANF Attock es- (0.434 Kg) from their possession. Water inflow in the dam Rs1.55, whereas an increase comprised of 1815.3 kg Hashish, Motorway Toll Plaza Peshawar and cused during naka near Motorway tablished naka near Iqbal Shaheed In eighth operation, 900 grams was recorded as 42,400 of Rs 1.37 was witnessed in 45.96 kg Heroin, 18.455 kg Meth- recovered 16.800 kg Hashish. Toll Plaza Peshawar and recovered Toll Plaza GT Road Attock and Hashish was recovered from per- cusecs and outflow as the exchange rate of British amphetamine (Ice), 61.155 kg Opi- Three persons onboard including 1.200 kg Hashish from arrested recovered 1.200 kgs Hashish from sonal possession Jamroz Khan r/o 58,000 cusecs. The water Pound which was traded at um, 2300x Al-prazolam tabs and a female namely Mustaqeem Khan accused Mumtaz Ali r/o Swabi. arrested accused Hazrat Bilal r/o Khyber Agency. In ninth opera- level in the Jhelum River at Rs 213.49 as compared to 10 kg suspected powder. r/o Nowshera, Ijaz Khan and Shak- The staff of Police Station ANF Is- Peshawar. In fifth operation, ANF tion, 1.010 kg methamphetamine Mangla Dam was 1221.40 its last closing of Rs212.12. ANF KP, Police Station ANF Pe- ila Niaz both r/o Swat were also lamabad intercepted a pickup near Attock established a naka near was recovered from a consignment feet, which was 181.40 feet The exchange rates of Emir- shawar intercepted a car at Uni- arrested. In fifth operation, ANF Islamabad Toll Plaza (M1 Exit Iqbal Shaheed Toll Plaza, G.T from an international cargo office higher than its dead level ates Dirham and Saudi Riyal versity Road Peshawar and recov- Peshawar arrested an accused Point) Islamabad and recovered Road, Attock and recovered 740 located at I-8 Islamabad. 2.745 kg of 1040 feet whereas the decreased by 1 paisa each ered 6.000 kg Opium & 9.600 kg namely Haroon ur Rasheed r/o 4.000 kg Heroin and 10.000 kg sus- grams Heroin (Brown) from a fe- methamphetamine was also recov- inflow and outflow of wa- to close at Rs 44.59 and Rs Hashish besides arresting Khan Mardan at Motorway Toll Plaza, pected powder and arrested two male, Shaheen r/o Nowshera. In ered for a suspected consignment ter was recorded as 9,000 43.66 respectively. – APP Alam resident of Khyber Agency. Peshawar and recovered 1.200 accused namely Siraj Muhammad sixth operation, ANF Rawalpindi from international cargo office lo- cusecs and 35,000 cusecs In another operation, ANF Pe- kgs Hashish. In sixth operation, r/o Mardan and Naeem Akhtar intercepted a Netherland bound cated at Aabpara Market. respectively. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, October 13, 2020 IHC Briefs expresses displeasure PD directed with FIA to expedite DNA work on ISLAMABAD: The Islam- abad High Court (IHC) recoveries on Monday expressed dis- ISLAMABAD: Sub-Commit- pleasure with Federal In- tee of the Public Accounts vestigation Agency (FIA) Committee (PAC) on Mon- on raiding a citizen’s house day directed Power Division and said the court would not to expedite work on recov- allow any violation of basic eries on account of sale human rights. The bench or- of energy and market fees dered the FIA to include the from DISCOs. The commit- petitioner in investigation tee met here at Parliament and submit its report within House in chair of MNA Raja ten-days. IHC Chief Justice Riaz Ahmad, convener of Athar Minallah conducted the committee. The mem- the hearing on a petition bers of the committee MNA moved by a journalist Rana Noor Alam Khan and MNA Arshad challenging the Shahid Akhtar Ali also at- FIA’s raid at his house. tended the meeting. MNA He said why the FIA had is- Hina Rabbani Khar joined sued a suspect notice to the the meeting through video citizen. The court noted that conference. Senior officials no date and reason of sum- of Power Division and at- mon was mentioned by the tached departments also FIA on its notice. Justice attended the meeting. Minallah said the FIA had The committee examined violated the law and basic the audit report for the year human rights of the citizen. 2018-19 of Power Division Under what law and permis- and its attached entities. sion, the FIA had raided The committee was in- the house of the petitioner, formed that after necessary the bench questioned. The allocation of Government CDA urged to address key issues of FIA’s officials adopted the loans to DISCOS, govern- stance that the investigation ment equity adjustment, tar- was started on directives iff rationalization surcharge of a deputy director, add- and receivable from Karachi business community on priority ing that the officials visited Electric, the net amount is the citizen’s address just 336.172 Billion. The amount for the sake of verification. have been recovered from Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said that due to some issues between CDA and MCI for distribution of To this, the bench said the DISCOs except TESCO, resources, no development work was done in any market of Islamabad for the past several years court would not allow viola- QESCO, HESCO and SEP- tion of human rights, adding CO. The committee pended Yasir Ilyas Khan said that most of problems including improvement hoped that CDA employees would tary General, CDA Mazdoor Union that the FIA conduct must the audit para and directed DNA the issues of business community in the face of capital and expedit- work more hard to facilitate citizens said that the business community be in accordance of the law. the management to submit in Islamabad were related to CDA. ing the approval process of com- by addressing their major issues and was the backbone of local economy The court ordered FIA to its report to committee ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Cham- Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said that mercial buildings plans. make Islamabad one of the most and CDA Mazdoor Union would coop- include the petitioner into within two months. The ber of Commerce and Industry on due to some issues between CDA He said that cooperation of CDA beautiful capitals of the world. erate in resolving its burning issues. the investigation and submit committee also observed Monday urged Capital Develop- and MCI for distribution of resourc- Mazdoor Union was also impor- He said that lack of parking was a He said that ICCI members were reply within ten days. that power division should ment Authority (CDA) to focus on es, no development work was done tant in resolving problems of trade major problem in markets and com- playing an important role in devel- induct more staff and ex- addressing issues faced by business in any market of Islamabad for the and industry and assured that ICCI mercial and CDA should take urgent oping the city and creating jobs and Lawmakers pressed concerns over the community on priority to facilitate past several years. would support the protection of gen- measures to address it. their problems needed urgent re- deficiency of staff in various the growth of business activities. However, now some departments uine rights of CDA employees. Mian He said that Pakistan could earn bil- dress. He said that the CDA Union urged for assets’ circles. – APP Addressing a delegation of CDA have been returned from MCI to Akram Farid, Chairman Founder lions of dollars by exporting trained was supportive of the inclusion of Mazdoor Union that visited the CDA and hoped that CDA would Group said that CDA employees were and skilled manpower and urged the sitting President ICCI in the CDA submission Power Chamber led by its Secretary Gen- accelerate efforts for resolving making useful contributions towards department concerned should take Board. It was agreed that both sides eral Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin to pending issues of the business promoting the greenery in Islamabad strong policy measures to achieve should join hands and work together requirement transmission congratulate the newly elected Of- community. He urged the CDA and addressing issues of citizens in- this goal. Speaking at the occasion, for the development of the city and capacity fice Bearers, President ICCI Sardar to take ICCI on board to address cluding the business community. He Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin, Secre- growth of business activities. DNA ISLAMABAD: The Election enhanced Commission of Pakistan (ECP) SC issues notice to Inflation control remains biggest has drawn attention of mem- DNA bers of the Parliament and NAB in former DG provincial assemblies towards ISLAMABAD: Like bringing challenge, says Ali Muhammad mandatory requirement under reforms on power genera- ISLAMABAD: Minister of “Prime Minister Imran sought out suggestions people of the country. He Section 137 of the Elections tion side, the government Parks bail plea State for Parliamentary Af- Khan has taken notice from various ministries emphasized that no soci- Act, 2017 on submission of has also equally focused on ISLAMABAD: The Supreme course of proceedings, fairs, Ali Muhammad Khan of rising inflation and to bring down the prices ety can survive without yearly statements of assets and the transmission side and Court on Monday issued Advocate Khawaja Harris Monday assured that the directed to take strict ac - of essential items of daily justice. The minister said liabilities. According to ECP, all enhanced capacity by 5500 notice to the National Ac- said that the NAB did not Prime Minister Imran Khan tion against profiteers,” use, he added. He said that Prime Minister Imran parliamentarians have to sub- MW during the last two countability Bureau (NAB) arrest Malik Riaz and oth - showed strong determina- the minister said. He said corrupt mafias are behind Khan and his team are mit to the ECP by December years. Officials sources told tion to push down inflation that the prime minister inflation in the country taking all out sincere ef - 31st, 2020, yearly statements APP here that earlier, the in Former Director General er accused in the case. Parks Sindh Liaqat Ali Khan He said that KDA had and directed to provide im- was more concerned over with a planned effort to forts to reduce the infla - of assets and liabilities includ- system could only transmit mediate relief to the masses the prevailing price hike malign the government tion in order to alleviate ing their spouse and dependent 18,000 MW electricity but Qaimkhani’s bail plea. never claimed Icon Tower A three-member bench of land. Justice Bandial asked in this regard. situation, adding, profi- but they will be frustrat- poverty in the country.He children as on the preceding now owing to up-gradation 30th day of June on Form-B. the apex court headed by the counsel that the NAB’s Talking to a private news teers and hoarders are re - ed. Alif further elaborated also lauded the role of Ti - 25,000 MW could easily be It added as per reproduced Justice Umar Ata Bandi- case against his client could channel, he admitted that sponsible for increasing that the organized mafia ger Force, working along transmitted it. They said requirement, every member al and comprising Justice be strong. It was also not the price hike was indeed inflation in the country was trying to foil the re- with different administra- over 23,000 MW electricity of an assembly and Senate will Munib Akhtar and Justice good for the NAB to pick up a biggest challenge to Paki- but they would be dealt forms agenda of the prime tors, to control the infla - was successfully transmit- submit to the Commission, on Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar and arrest everyone, he add- stan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) with an iron hand. minister but he would not tion and asked the oppo - ted during the peak sum- or before December 31st each Naqvi heard the case. ed. He said that extraordi- government and the people PM Imran Khan in week- step back an inch from the sition to avoid politics on mer. They said in past the year, a copy of statement of as- The NAB said that the pe - nary circumstances were of the country as well. ly cabinet meetings also promises he made with the Tiger force role. – APP NTDC 500 kV and 220 Kv sets and liabilities including as- titioner being D.G (Parks going on at the moment. always witnessed frequent sets and liabilities of his spouse & Horticulture) was the He asked was this case tripping particularly in win- and dependent children as on ter season, however, not a custodian of amenity land related to Dr. Dinshaw’s the preceding thirtieth day of single tripping incident oc- of Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim. He case? The NAB Prosecutor June on Form B. curred after up-grading the intentionally and willfully General said that this case The commission, on the first transmission system. failed to safeguard the was similar with Dr. Din- day of January each year Similarly, the incumbent land as it was illegally shaw’s case. Later, hearing through a press release, will government has devised an grabbed by the accused of the case was adjourned publish the names of mem- integrated plan to gener- persons. During the till date in office. – APP bers who failed to submit the ate 100,000 MW by 2047 requisite statement of assets through indigenous resourc- and liabilities within the period es to ensure energy security IHC extends stay order specified under sub-section (1). and boost industries. Under The Commission will, on the the devised plan, share of in- sixteenth day of January, by an digenous energy would be en- in SECP inquiry case order suspend the member- hanced to 80 per cent to get the counsel for SECP prayed ship of a member of an assem- rid of expensive energy based DNA the court to grant more time on imported fuel. Renewable bly and Senate who fails to sub- for submission of preparation mit the statement of assets and Energy (RE) policy had al- ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad and file comments against ready been approved with the liabilities by the fifteenth day of High Court (IHC) on Monday the above petition. The chief January and such member will consultation of all stakehold- extended its stay order on ers. Sindh and Balochistan justice remarked that these cease to function till he or she inquiry against an Additional would be major beneficiaries information supposed to be files the statement of assets as many solar and wind pro- Director Security Exchange public in accordance of law and liabilities. jects would be set up in these Commission of Pakistan Ars- and asked the SECP to sub- provinces, they said. The en- lan Zafar in a case pertaining mit comments in line of this Capital ergy projects would be set up to data leak. Chief Justice question. The petitioner’s in areas under the integrated Athar Minallah conducted lawyer informed the court ‘Panahgahs’ programme, they said. hearing on a petition filed by that he was informed by the Arslan Zafar on a departmen- human resource department to be tal inquiry against him. Dur- of his office regarding an in- Car sale up ing the course of proceeding, transformed 8.57 % in quiry against him. ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqat inspecting eatables at sabzi mandi. – DNA DNA September ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bait- ul-Mal (PBM) is striving to DNA transform all the five shelter IGP reviews measures for community homes (Panahgah) of federal ISLAMABAD: The sale of cars capital into model facilities by in September 2020 rose to the month-end, said its spokes- 11,860 units against the sale of man on Monday. “The PBM 10,923 units in same month of policing, effective patrolling has taken the charge of five the preceding year, showing an ‘Panahgahs’ and vigorously increase of 8.57 percent. IGP expressed satisfaction over these new initiatives and said that all Zonal SPs would personally monitor implementing its rehabilita- During first quarter (July-Sep- the performance of these units and to compile report about their performance on daily basis tion and remodeling plan by tember) of the current fiscal following the instruction of year, the auto sale also in- They would inform police in case Patrol Units/Contingents and Air that all Zonal SPs would personally ings with notables in their relevant Prime Minister Imran Khan,” creased to 31,868 units against DNA of any suspicious activity in their Petrol Unit have been constituted monitor the performance of these sectors and convince them to install the PBM spokesman told APP. 31,017 units in July-Sept (2019- The prime minister has re- 20), showing an increase of respective area and keep a vigilant to ensure protection to curb crime. units and to compile report about at least one surveillance camera 2.7 percent, a data released ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of eye on security guards and do- The IGP expressed satisfaction their performance on daily basis. in each street so that vigilant eye cently handed over the admin- by Pakistan Automotive Manu- Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad mestic servants. Moreover, Street over these new initiatives and said He asked all SPs to conduct meet- could be maintained against sus- istrative control of five ‘Panah- facturing Association (PAMA) Aamir Zulfiqar on Monday reviewed picious elements. SP (City Zone) gahs’ of Islamabad to the PBM said on Monday. According new patrolling measures and plan informed the meeting that a total for providing safe, secure and to break up figures, the sale for community policing introduced of 500 volunteers have been regis- conducive environment to the of Honda cars (Civic and in the city to combat crime with the tered as `street watchers’ and this daily wage earners through City) sharply increased by 67 support of the citizens. initiative is being lauded. The IGP its up-gradation at par with percent to 2,293 units in Sep- Deputy Inspector General of Police directed to have monitoring against one-star hotel. Currently, ‘Pan- tember from 1,368 units in (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed suspects through drone cameras on ahgahs’ are operational in five the corresponding period of gave a formal briefing to the IGP in daily basis and personnel of Coun- areas of Islamabad including last year. The sale of Toyota a meeting about future strategy of Peshawer Morr, Sabzi Mandi ter Terrorism Department (CTD) (Sector I-11), Tarlai and Bara Corolla, however, registered a Islamabad police which was attend- should be affiliated with the system decrease of 32 percent as it Kahu. He said an integrated ed by all AIGs, SSPs and Zonal SPs. for timely action against car thieves, system was being installed in went down from 1,795 units It is to mention that Islamabad po- street criminals and purse snatch- in the corresponding month all the shelter homes to pro- lice have introduced `street watch- ers. IGP Islamabad said that Islam- vide food, stay and proper of last year to 1,219 units in er system’ with an objective to en- abad police is utilizing all resources same month of 2020. During hygiene to the ‘Panahgah’ hance cooperation between police to ensure protection to the lives and dwellers under one um- the month, the sale of Suzuki and public and curb crime. Swift increased by 35 percent property of the citizens and adopt- brella. Close-Circuit Tel- to 252 units against the sale of The streets watchers would be de- ing modern techniques for effective evision (CCTV) Cameras 186 units in same month of the puted at streets and sub-sectors policing. He hoped that these steps would be installed to en- preceding year. which would assist police in its ef- would help a lot to overcome crime sure safe and secure envi- forts to curb crime. and ensure safety to people. ronment at the facilities. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Islamabad’s needs Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Mental health HE government has decided to spend 54 billion ru- pees to beautify Islamabad. Renovating the federal Vol: 01 Issue: 171 and Pakistan territory is a good idea. However, Islamabad is al- Email: [email protected] T Muhammad Omar Iftikhar ready beautiful. While this is a worthwhile venture, Islam- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 abad needs improvement in its infrastructure as well. The Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad HE human mind is a mysterious organ. While it con - Capital Development Authority (CDA) must pay attention trols the body and helps in cognitive pursuits, it must to the overall condition of the deteriorating public servic- T be taken care of. Recently, the youth of Pakistan and es of the city. For the last four years or so, Islamabad has those belonging to the 35 to 45 age bracket have been ex - seen little to no development. No major repair or mainte- periencing depression. This is caused by several factors. nance services have been carried out during this time even The sense of belonging and to be loved, overprotective par - though the city is Pakistan’s capital. enting, excessive expectations are to name a few. Unfortu - The CDA has indeed ensured that the city master plan is nately, mental health problems are not taken seriously in adhered to so that issues related to urbanisations do not ag- Pakistan. The advice that people receive includes getting gravate. However, there are still some infrastructural devel- married, going on a vacation, or in some cases, “not thinking opments to be made. For instance, the roads across the city about it.” This attitude needs to be changed. demand significant repairs. One has to look no further than If someone is facing a mental health problem, it must be ad- one of its main arteries, the Islamabad Expressway, which dressed. Such problems include depression, suicidal thoughts, turns into a bottleneck when approaching close to Rawalpin- obsessive-compulsive disorder, paranoia, etc. People in our soci- di. Last time the roads were repaired was almost four years ety consider a person having a mental health issue to be a gone ago. Even after spending one billion rupees, the condition of case. They are sent to the psychiatrist and the society does not stop making fun of them. They must be advised to see a psy- the roads did not improve. chologist. Where a psychiatrist uses medicine to treat a problem, Similarly, the sewerage and drainage system of the city must psychologists use talk therapy and have a conversation with the be taken care of. The system is under stress due to rapid person to share whatever is on their mind. This proves helpful in urbanisation. Therefore, the officials should consider its re- many ways. The person may not be able to share innate thoughts modelling according to present-day requirements. Another with anyone and once they do it with the psychologist, proper issue that the residents of the city face is the distribution of remedies can be suggested that do not involve taking medication. water. The water distribution system in the federal capital is In Pakistan, resident psychologists are needed in corpora - deteriorating with every passing day. The overhauling of the tions to guide professionals when they are facing depression. city’s sanitation system must be prioritised so that people Such psychologists are also needed in schools, colleges, and get water for their daily consumption. Islamabad must not universities. Students do study under immense pressure to be allowed to get to the level of Karachi, where tanker vehi- earn grades. Their parents’ expectations turn them into ro - cles are the only source of usable water for many citizens. bots who rote learn subjects and a grade lesser than their It would be wise if the CDA utilise these funds in such a parents’ expectations results in scolding and beating. Men - manner that promotes sustainable development instead of tal health issues are to be taken seriously and special steps cosmetic beautification of the city. must be developed to ease such problems. Fighting for Palestine N the last few years, Israel has further cemented in the real tangible sense of erasing Palestinian lands, be entirely unwanted, unheard? How does it feel to be Mark Muhannad Ayyash its grip on Palestine. The list of Palestinian losses rights, freedoms, and lives from the geopolitical land - entirely instrumental for others in your very being and I is depressing: the marked movement towards in- scape and political grammar. These deals seek to con - non-being? ternational recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided stitute a new status quo in which it becomes normal to These are precisely the kinds of rhetorical questions capital of Israel, official annexation of Palestinian land, accept that Palestine does not exist and therefore de - that the Gulf ruling elites are asking of Palestinians For imperial allies led an increase in the number of settlers and the develop - serves, or even has itself earned, its erasure. today. Palestine has seen its fair share of allies who ment of settlements on Palestinian lands, the horrific We do not need to imagine how this normalisation of appear to stand with Palestinians, only to move on and by the UK and then the besiegement of Gaza and the world’s participation in the erasure would operate in the mainstream discourse of leave it behind. It is this sense of being left behind siege, the “de-development” of the Palestinian economy, Western European and North American media. It has that haunts and seems to follow Palestinian resistance US , the Israeli settler- uninhibited killing and maiming of Palestinians, suffo- been happening for many years. For a recent example, that I want to underscore. That in addition to facing cating restrictions on movement, gender-based violence the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) despica- all of those immense difficulties of erasure perpetrat - colonial state, and Arab in prisons and at checkpoints, continued demolitions of bly apologised for using the term Palestine on air just ed by settler-colonial and imperial powers, of which states that largely have Palestinian homes, the stifling of Palestinian activism one day after one of its hosts dared to pronounce this the CBC and Canada are a part, there is also a more and speech for Palestinian rights in Western Europe and apparently forbidden and offensive word. hurtful kind of erasure that can take place in the space been quick to acquiesce North America, and the rising tide of diplomatic normal - The ‘problem’ of Palestine where Palestinians join hands with others from the cy between Israel and Arab states. One of the mechanisms in which Palestine is erased in “Global South” seeking collective liberation. and serve imperial Add to the mix common social issues like patriarchal the two examples above is the casting of the question of If I repeat the term Palestine too much in this piece, it oppression, interpersonal conflict, crime, socioeco- Palestine as a “problem” in the sense of a nuisance to the is because it needs to be affirmed and reaffirmed, con - interests, Palestine has nomic inequality, family feuds, and political corruption, peace and tranquillity of the world order, since Palestine tinuously, forcefully, and vociferously. The effort to erase combined with a lacklustre and largely handcuffed lead - does not fit the conventional categories through which Palestine, of which the CBC and the UAE/Bahrain ruling always been posed as a ership, and you begin to get a picture of how remarka - the world order is made legible. class are but a small part, is not going away but is in ble Palestinian resistance really is. That Palestinians do Thus, the very same categories that emerged in the co - fact gaining momentum. Whether the CBC or the Emi - “problem” which must be not give up is precisely what is so historic and inspir - lonial era in order to dispossess and/or rule over Indige - rati and Bahraini authoritarian rulers are intentionally ing about their resistance. For more than 100 years, the nous peoples across the world, such as laws of property erasing Palestine is really irrelevant, what matters is the dissolved. If only those Palestinian people have been resisting and fighting for ownership, statehood, and sovereignty, are presented effect of their discourse, actions, and policies, which is Palestine, holding on to what they have left of it, clinging in the contemporary world as “natural” categories that the erasure of Palestine – a project that has reached an who render Palestine a on to the hope of one day reclaiming what they have lost. simply describe how the world is “naturally” organised. advanced stage. Attention is often given to the armed resistance, but In The Souls of Black Folk, published in 1903, WEB In this sense, yes Palestine is so far a losing cause. It will “problem” would have far more numerous, diverse, and long-standing is the DuBois explored what it means to be continuously likely continue to be a losing cause for the foreseeable fu - the courage, they would unarmed Palestinian resistance. Labour strikes, boy- asked, directly and indirectly, “How does it feel to be a ture. But make no mistake, Palestine is not a lost cause. cotts, legal actions, political and community organising, problem?” This question, which continues to be asked So long as the injustice continues unabated, Palestinians ask Palestinians what demonstrations, marches, hunger strikes, passing the of Black Americans, reveals nothing about the struggles, will fight for Palestine. And even if freedom remains be - keys of demolished homes from one generation to the aspirations, and lived realities of Black lives in America. yond reach, Palestinians in Palestine and beyond will at they really intend to ask: next, the formation of Palestinian societies and cultural Rather it tells us much more about the power structures least show the world that the violence of this settler-colo - groups in exile and refugee camps, lobbying politicians in which Black Americans come to be constructed as nial, neocolonial, and post-colonial world order will never how does it feel to have across the world, building creative local and sustainable a “problem”. The question, in short, never probes the defeat the spirits of those who are being crushed at the economies, and everyday acts of resistance are all pep - questioner’s own role in rendering Black life as a “prob - bottom of this order. the world wish that it pered throughout the history of the struggle. lem”, or in creating the social, economic, cultural, and Yes, in fighting, Palestine will be a nuisance, but in the Resistance also comes in the form of cultural produc - political conditions that oppress and suppress Black life. sense of always reminding the powerful that they are not did not have to deal with tions that narrate and communicate the suffering of Pal - Similarly, Palestinians are cast as a “problem” in the in - the “forces of the good” that the world order is neither estinians; intellectual and academic studies that illumi- ternational arena, shifting the burden of becoming un - orderly nor just. To register and release into the main - you? How does it feel to nate the history and lived realities of Palestinians; the problematic on the subject that has been produced as a stream discourse, the essence of Palestinian actions of development of political manifestoes and ideologies that “problem” – an impossible task whose sole purpose is resistance is to realise that when Palestine does not fit be entirely unwanted, pave a path forward towards freedom and liberation. really the eradication and erasure of the subject that has into dominant categories, this is not because of a short - The Emirati and Bahraini political elites, for example, been constituted as a “problem”. coming of Palestine, it is because of the violent and op - unheard? How does never register these lives when they proclaim their so- For imperial allies led by the United Kingdom and then pressive purpose of those categories. called peace deals with Israel. Many Palestinians, as well the United States, the Israeli settler-colonial state, and To register Palestinian lives is to realise that the creation it feel to be entirely as common Bahrainis and Emiratis who have no say in Arab states that largely have been quick to acquiesce of a Palestinian state, for example, is not an end in itself, instrumental for others the policies adopted by their rulers, have rightly labelled and serve imperial interests, Palestine has always been an effort to join the rest of the world of nations through these agreements a betrayal of the Palestinian people posed as a “problem” which must be dissolved. If only the category of statehood, but was always, at least for in your very being and the Palestinian cause. those who render Palestine a “problem” would have the the countless lives that have fought and continue to fight Palestine is entirely absent from these “peace in the Mid - courage, they would ask Palestinians what they really for it, a means towards true liberation and freedom – to - and non-being? dle East deals” not just in terms of Palestinian officials intend to ask: how does it feel to have the world wish wards a decolonised life. being excluded from negotiations and agreements, but that it did not have to deal with you? How does it feel to – Courtesy: Al-Jazeera Indian face painted with the blood of innocents! OT only Pakistan but all the coun - war had contacts with India. Pakistan sub - to self-determination. The love and emo - Attiya Munawer tries in the region are now well mitted several pieces of evidence of Indi - tional attachment of the Pakistan Army to N aware of India’s planning and spon - an terrorism to the UN Counter-Terrorism Kashmir is unconditional. The position of sorship of terrorist activities, as everyone Committee with these names, including Pakistan Army is that Kashmir runs like has direct experience of it. However, now Ajoy Mistry, Angara Appaji and Gobinda blood in our veins. a multi-published American magazine- in Pataik. India is also financing and organ - On the contrary, while India continues to its investigative report has called India izing mercenary terrorist organizations to carry out terrorist activities in Pakistan, the world’s largest terrorist country and attack Pakistan and obstruct the China-Pa - including Kashmir, the list of Indian oper - a threat to world peace. The report clear - kistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). India ations on the Line of Control is very long. ly states that India has repeatedly used has used terrorism as a weapon against all So far, thousands of unarmed, innocent global terrorist organizations to further its neighbors and especially Pakistan and Pakistanis have fallen victim to Indian ter - its regional interests. The American mag - its Muslim population as well as the citi - rorism. Despite these actions, Pakistan azine has repeated the same things that zens of occupied Jammu and Kashmir. has proved to be a peace-loving country Pakistan has been saying to the world in In this context, the world is well aware and presented the facts to the world, but a civilized manner for a long time, but the that India is the biggest terrorist of the in view of the huge market and financial Indian alliance with Daish (ISIS) is defi - present era. The world has been watching interests, the world has remained prudent - The UN has created a nitely surprising to the world. Indian terrorism for decades, but no one is ly silent. Even Muslim countries have pre - Pakistan has always exposed India’s ter - being affected. ferred to remain silent rather than raise picture of helplessness. rorist activities to the world with evi - The United Nations has created a picture their voices over India’s escalating actions. While the European Union dence, but the response has been disap - of helplessness. While the European Union The international community seems to be pointing. However, now that everything is and all other international organizations reluctant to take legal action against Hin - and all other international coming out of the American magazine, the are playing the role of a silent spectator. du-Indian civil and military personnel in - world’s reaction may be slightly different. The silence of international organizations volved in state terrorism, war crimes and organizations are playing Now, India will try to link it with Pakistan makes sense that non-Muslims are in pow - crimes against humanity in Occupied Jam - the role of a silent spectator. and distort the facts, but no such attempt er there, but the indifference of the Mus - mu and Kashmir. can succeed, because the face of India is lim Ummah to the atrocities against Kash - How big a threat Indian aggression is to The silence of international painted with the blood of innocents. miris is the most painful. the world and this threat will increase with organizations makes sense It is clear that Pakistan has long been a vic - This issue is condemned by Turkey and each passing day. The American magazine tim of Indian terrorism. The arrest of Kul - Malaysia, while other Muslim countries has made it clear to the world, along with that non-Muslims are bhushan Jadeo is a great proof that Indian are silent on Indian atrocities. Pakistan this American magazine has also exposed in power there, but the intelligence agencies are sponsoring ter- raises its voice against atrocities against the nexus of the Indian government with rorist organizations. The UN monitoring Kashmiris at all levels and is taking steps terrorists. After the unveiling, the world indifference of the Muslim team confirmed that these organizations to keep the Kashmir issue alive. Prime will have to break its silence of interest were involved in cross-border terrorist Minister Imran Khan is also highlighting and play its role in stopping the Indian Ummah to the atrocities attacks against Pakistani military and ci - the Kashmir issue on all major platforms aggression; otherwise, all the oppressed against Kashmiris vilian targets. Those who claimed respon - in the world. Pakistan is in favor of allow - and exploited nations may resort to armed sibility for the terrorist attack that killed ing Kashmiris to decide its future, while struggle for their protection. is the most painful 142 children at Army Public School Pesha - India is against giving Kashmiris the right [email protected] IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Xichang Briefs launch center Foreign diplomats eyewitness to carry out Process for the 10 missions election of ICC Chairperson Armenian atrocities in Ganja DNA Nine civilians were killed and 37 others - among them four children - were injured as Armenia XICHANG: Southwest underway China’s Xichang Satellite launched a missile attack in Azerbaijan’s second largest city Ganja that is far from the conflict zone Launch Center will car- Sports Desk ry out 10 space launches including the Chang’e-5 ISLAMABAD: The Inter- lunar probe by the end of national Cricket Council March next year, a center (ICC) Board on Monday official said on Monday. confirmed that the process The center will carry out for the election of its next launch missions twice a Chairperson was underway month on average, with a and is expected to be con- minimum interval of five cluded by early December. days, said Zhang Xueyu, di- The process, which is being rector of the launch center. overseen by the Independ- Country on Monday sent its ent Chairman of the ICC new optical remote-sensing Audit Committee, has com- satellite, the Gaofen-13, menced and the first stage into orbit from the center, was for the nominations of marking the center’s first potential candidates to be launch since its ground sys- made by current Board Di- tem was upgraded. Cope rectors by October 18, 2020, with the needs of China’s said a press release issued space launches, the center here. Any nominee would has made great efforts to then need to be seconded strengthen sci-tech inno- by another Board Director vation and shorten project to become a candidate in cycles by using domestically the election. As outlined developed core technolo- in the ICC Constitution, to gies, laying the technical be eligible, potential candi- foundations for the coun- dates must be either a cur- try’s subsequent intensive rent or former ICC Director. launch missions. Libyan political Govt decides dialogue to to allow resume next PDM to hold month in Tunisia rallies From Page 01 Foreign Desk The opposition will be TRIPOLI: The UN mission bound by coronavirus SOPs in Libya has announced a at meetings, while the dis- face-to-face dialogue be- trict administration will tween the country’s rivals ensure adherence to SOPs to be held early next month in opposition rallies. The in neighboring Tunisia. government will not create Tunisia will host “the first hurdle in opposition rallies. face-to-face meeting” of the Earlier, PTI had decided Libyan Political Dialogue to give tough time to PDM Forum (LPDF) “in early No- protests by launching cam- vember, following prepara- paign across the Sindh tory virtual consultations,” under the supervision of the United Nations Support Governor Imran Ismail and Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a statement Satur- PTI leader Firdous Shamim day. The forum’s aim is “to Naqvi. Teams of members generate consensus on a in National and provin- unified governance frame- cial assemblies were also work and arrangements that formed in this regard. will lead to the holding of na- Previously, while announc- tional elections in the short- ing the new schedule of est possible timeframe.” anti-govt rallies across the Libya has endured al- country, Pakistan Muslim most a decade of violent League-Nawaz (PML-N) chaos since the 2011 NA- leader Ahsan Iqbal said that TO-backed uprising that after the Russian negotiated hu- vilians and energy infrastructure. Mingachevir city that houses the marked with a white flag, that the first public rally of the toppled and killed veteran DNA manitarian truce entered force. The diplomats were also informed country’s Hydroelectric Power was collecting the bodies of Ar- PDM will be held in Gujran- dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The attacks on densely populated that these actions by Armenia Station and has come under Ar- menian soldiers in the area of wala on October 16 and the The two main factions are BAKU: Heads of diplomatic mis- areas with “Tochka-U”, “Smerch”, contradict the agreement on hu- menian missile attacks several Sugovushan. A medical worker second rally will be held in the Tripoli-based Govern- sions in Azerbaijan, ambassadors, “Scud” and other missiles is manitarian ceasefire reached in times since September 27. It was seriously injured as a result Karachi on October 18. ment of National Accord military attaches, and heads of aimed at killing a large number Moscow. Although Azerbaijan should be noted that since the of the attack. Armenian armed He said that third rally will (GNA) and a parliament in representations of international of people. The missile attack to complied with the humanitarian truce on October 10, Armenian forces launched a large-scale op- be held in Quetta on Octo- the eastern city of Tobruk. organizations in Azerbaijan visit- Ganja, the city located far from truce, Armenia has committed forces have also been shelling eration in the front-line zone on ber 25, while fourth public Efforts to move the political ed Ganja on October 12 following the line of contact, was launched acts of vandalism against the civil- Azerbaijan’s civilian areas in September 27 at 6 am, shelling process in Libya forward gathering will be held on deadly Armenian missile attack on from Vardenis region of Armenia. ian population. It was emphasized Goranboy, Tartar, Aghdam and the positions of the Azerbaijani November 22 in Peshawar have been repeatedly inter- the city. Nine civilians were killed The diplomats were accompanied that international organizations Aghjabadi districts. Azerbaijan army from large-calibre weap- rupted since a deal signed and fifth rally will be held and 37 others - among them four by Assistant to the President of must exert political pressure on has destroyed three Armenian ons, mortars, and artillery in - on November 30 in Multan. in Morocco in December children - were injured as Armenia Azerbaijan, Head of Foreign Policy Armenia, which commits war UAVs since October 11 – one stallations of various calibres. 2015. Hope for a solution launched a missile attack in Azer- Affairs Department of the Presi- crimes and targets civilians. For- near Mingachevir Hydro Pow- Azerbaijan has responded by to the crisis has risen, how- baijan’s second largest city Ganja ever, after the two main dential Administration Hikmat Ha- ty-one Azerbaijani civilians have er Plant, two near Aghdam and liberating a number of villag - World no longer warring factions separately that is far from the conflict zone. jiyev. The visit aimed to acquaint been killed in Armenian attacks Tovuz regions. Armenian armed es, Jabrayil city and Hadrut buying India’s announced in August they The attack was made on October the diplomats with Armenia’s on densely-populated areas so far. forces have also opened fire at a town as well as important would cease hostilities. 11, at 2 AM, less than 24 hours reckless missile attacks against ci- The diplomats will also visit the sanitary medical vehicle, clearly strategic heights. narrative: FM The move was followed by a series of UN-backed talks From Page 01 in Morocco, Egypt and SCO Expo delayed “Unless we counter this Switzerland. UNSMIL said Armenian leadership abides by no narrative, our internation- it “has made it a require- al image cannot be cor- ment for participants to the after new local rected. And you saw that LPDF to recuse themselves moral rules, says Hikmat Hajiyev through narrative building, from political and sovereign COVID-19 cases Pakistan achieved suc- positions in any new execu- mission of China has also If we take a look at the recent military operations in the world, we cess,” he noted. Qureshi tive arrangement... and to onitoring desk said Pakistan had been refrain from the use of hate M dispatched an expert team to can see that firing a ballistic missile with great destructive power at Qingdao to guide virus preven- able to convince the world speech and incitement to a city with a population of more than 500,000 people is very unique that it had lost 70,000 lives violence.” Participants “will BEIJING:The 2020 Shanghai tion and control. Cooperation Organization Qingdao has reported six to terrorism and thus it be drawn from key Libyan tacks on Azerbaijan’s second largest didn’t merit being accused constituencies... and with (SCO) International Invest- new confirmed cases and ment and Trade Expo sched- six new asymptomatic cases DNA city Ganja on that killed nine civil- of sponsoring terrorism. a firm commitment to the ians on the night leading to October “Today the international meaningful participation of uled to take place from Octo- of COVID-19 since fresh cas- ber 16 has been postponed es emerged in the city over BAKU: Azerbaijani Presidential 11, hours after the humanitarian press is not buying the Libyan women and youth,” Aide Hikmat Hajiyev has said that truce negotiated by Russia. Indian narrative blindly. the statement added. due to the need for COVID-19 the weekend, the municipal epidemic prevention and con- health commission said. the recent missile attacks on Azer - Armenia has also been shelling Azer- They question [instead],” trol. Qingdao, the host city Epidemiological investigations baijan’s densely-populated Ganja baijan’s civilian areas in Goranboy, he said, adding that this Turkey to for the 2020 SCO Expo, in found that the cases were city shows that the Armenian lead - Tartar, Aghdam and Aghjabadi dis- “doubt” was created due to east China’s Shandong Prov- linked to the Qingdao Chest ership has no moral, ethical rules. tricts since October 10. Pakistan’s counter-narra- continue ince, reported six new local Hospital used to treat import- “If we take a look at the recent mili - Forty-one Azerbaijani civilians have tive. The minister also said exploration in COVID-19 cases on Monday, ed COVID-19 patients. The tary operations in the world, we can been killed in Armenian attacks on Pakistan was previously local media reported. city will complete nucleic acid see that firing a ballistic missile with Azerbaijan’s densely-populated civil- perceived as the “prob- East Med The event was originally testing in five districts within great destructive power at a city with ian areas since September 27. lem” for every roadblock scheduled to take place from the next three days, and test- a population of more than 500,000 Armenian armed forces launched a in Afghanistan. October 16 to 18. The city of ing will cover the whole city people is very unique,” Hajiyev said. true essence… This testifies that large-scale operation in the front- DNA Qingdao has activated a plan in five days, according to a Hajiyev said that the SCUD mis - for the Armenian leadership there line zone on September 27 at 6 Russia expels ANKARA: Turkey issued a to conduct a citywide nucleic notice issued by the munici- sile used in the attack is a medi - are no moral, ethical rules, barri - am, shelling the positions of the new navigational telex or acid testing for COVID-19 after pal health commission, add- um-range ballistic missile capable ers inherent to the world civiliza - Azerbaijani army from large-calibre two Bulgarian Navtex late Sunday for the new cases were reported. ing that the results will be of carrying nuclear warheads. tion,” Hajiyev said. weapons, mortars, and artillery in - area where its Oruc Reis The National Health Com- released in a timely manner. “Doing this on purpose shows their Armenian forces fired missile at- stallations of various calibres. diplomats seismic vessel will conduct research activities until oreign esk Oct. 22. According to the F D announcement, the vessel’s MOSCOW: Russia said on mission will last from Oct. EU foreign ministers agree to sanction Russia Monday it was expelling two 12 to Oct. 22. A Navtex is a Bulgarian diplomats in a tit-for- maritime communications The 27 ministers had reached an agreement in a meeting in Luxembourg to start work tat move after two Russians system that allows ships to were ordered out of the EU inform other vessels about preparing measures to correspond with the proposals made last week by France and country on accusations of spy- their presence in an area as Germany, which said Moscow was responsible for the poisoning of Navalny ing for the military. well as other information. The foreign ministry said in a The Oruc Reis will carry out with the proposals made meeting that the poisoning statement that Bulgarian am- seismic studies in the East- Monitoring Desk last week by France and of Navlny could not “re- bassador Atanas Krystin was ern Mediterranean together Germany, which said Mos- EU to sanction Lukashenko main without consequenc- summoned to be informed with two other vessels, the LUXEMBOURG: EU min- cow was responsible for er new elections as a way of sanctions is likely to take es”. “France and Germany that the two Moscow-based Ataman and Cengiz Han. isters have agreed to the poisoning of Navalny Monitoring Desk out of the crisis leaves it several days to prepare, propose imposing sanc- diplomats had been declared The research ship is capa- sanction Russia over the with the Soviet-developed with no choice. “This is but envoys said the trav- tions on certain people “personae non gratae”. ble of conducting all kinds poisoning of opposition nerve agent Novichok, LUXEMBOURG: Europe- an answer to the evolving el bans and asset freezes that caught our eye in this “This step is a tit-for-tat ‘retal- of geological, geophysical, leader Alexei Navalny. French news agency me- an Union foreign ministers situation in Belarus,” EU were no longer conditional respect,” Maas said, with- iatory’ response to an unwar- hydrographic and oceano- The agreement comes at dia reported. Both Ger- agreed on Monday to sanc- foreign policy chief Josep on the situation in Belarus, out giving further details. ranted decision of the Bulgar- graphic surveys, especially a meeting in Luxembourg many and France believe tion Belarusian President Borrell, who chaired the which ministers said was EU diplomats said there ian authorities to expel from of the continental shelf and where France and Germa- that Navalny’s poisoning Alexander Lukashenko and EU ministers’ meeting in dramatically worsening. was wide support among the country in September two natural resource searches. ny were due to outline a could only have happened other senior officials over Luxembourg, told report- Police said they had de- the 27 foreign ministers representatives of Russia’s trade mission in Sofia,” the In August, Turkey resumed proposal for sanctions. with the involvement of an Aug. 9 election the West ers. “There has not been tained 713 people at for asset freezes and trav- ministry said. In September, energy exploration in the European Union foreign Russian authorities. Berlin says was rigged, citing any kind of signal from mass protests on Sunday el bans on several Russian Eastern Mediterranean worsening police violence the Belarus authorities to in which security forces Bulgaria said it had expelled ministers on Monday and Paris say they have not GRU military intelligence the two Russians on accusa- after Greece and Egypt agreed to sanction Russia had a credible explanation against protesters. engage in any kind of con- used water cannon and officials, Reuters report- signed a controversial mar- tions of spying on the military. over Moscow’s involve- from Moscow for what the Lukashenko, who has been versation,” he said, citing batons to break up crowds ed. Earlier on Monday, Moscow at the time said itime delimitation deal, ment in the poisoning of Organisation for the Prohi- in power for 26 years, was a “complete lack of will” demanding a new presi- Maas met with his French spurning Turkey’s goodwill it viewed the decision as a opposition leader Alexei bition of Chemical Weap- not on the EU’s sanctions from Lukashenko to con- dential election. Belarus counterpart Jean-Yves Le gesture in halting its search. “deliberate attempt to harm Navalny, according to dip- ons (OPCW) said was the list of 40 names agreed on sider talks on holding a announced retaliatory Drian and said the EU Declaring the Greek-Egyp- constructive Russia-Bulgaria lomatic sources. presence of Novichok in Oct. 2, but the bloc now free and fair presidential sanctions against the EU is also willing to impose cooperation”. The Bulgarian tian deal “null and void,” The 27 ministers had says his refusal to consid- election. The latest round earlier this month. Turkey authorized the Oruc Navalny’s body. more sanctions on those public prosecutor alleged reached an agreement in backed the Franco-Ger- Reis to continue its activi- The sanctions, however, prepared before experts ing the Kremlin critic. linked to a crackdown on the Russians had been ties in an area within Tur- a meeting in Luxembourg are not expected to be from the 27 EU states man plan on Monday to German Foreign Minister protesters in Belarus, in- seeking out classified infor- key’s continental shelf. to start work preparing approved immediately. can give the green light. impose sanctions on Rus- Heiko Maas told reporters cluding the country’s lead- mation on military moderni- measures to correspond Legal texts must first be EU foreign ministers sians suspected of poison- as he arrived at the EU er Alexander Lukashenko. sation plans since 2016. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Briefs Eleven Eliminating terrorists a refugees dead after boat sinks off priority: Bashar al-Assad DNA The President added in an interview said that the US, Turkish presence TUNIS: At least 11 people on the Syrian territory is occupation that should be eliminated died, including eight women about that kind of behavior of An - and three children, and seven DNA kara and Erdogan personally, and others were rescued when a should the international communi - boat carrying refugees sank DAMASCUS: -President Bashar al-As- ty pay more attention to this sort of off southern Tunisia, officials sad has affirmed that the war against neo-Othmanism. said late on Sunday. terrorism is not over a long as we have President Assad: Let’s be blunt and clear; A police source said the boat terrorists occupying some areas of Erdogan has supported terrorists in Syria, carrying 27 people, all Afri- our country and committing different and he’s been supporting terrorists in Lib- can nationals, sank off the kinds of crimes and assassinations. ya, and he was the main instigator and in- coast of the port city of Sfax. The President added in an interview itiator of the recent conflict that has been Countries in North Africa like said that the US, Turkish presence on going on in Nagorno-Karabakh between Tunisia and Libya are seen as the Syrian territory is occupation that Azerbaijan and Armenia. So, I would sum a starting point for migrants should be eliminated. his behavior as dangerous, for different and refugees, many of them Question 1: Mr. President, thank you reasons. First of all, because it reflects fleeing wars and hunger, who very much for giving us this opportuni- the Muslim Brotherhood behavior; Mus- want to reach Europe via the ty to have this interview at these days lim Brotherhood is a terrorist extremist Mediterranean Sea. when we remember that five years ago group. Second, because he’s creating More than 620 people are the Russian assistance came to Syria. war in different areas to distract his own feared to have drowned in So, after five years of the Russian mil - public opinion in Turkey from focusing the Mediterranean this year itary operation, nowadays can you say on his behavior inside Turkey, especially – a dangerous sea journey that the war in Syria now is over? after his scandalous relations with ISIS in that has killed at least 20,000 President Assad: No, definitely not. Syria; everybody knows that ISIS used to since 2014, according to data As long as you have terrorists occu- sell Syrian oil through Turkey under the gathered by the International pying some areas of our country and you had a few aircrafts that had been areas, especially the middle of Syria, liberation, that continued later to Da- umbrella of the American air forces and Organization for Migration committing different kinds of crimes shot down by the terrorists. If you from al-Nusra. Then in 2014, it was in mascus, to the rest of Aleppo recently, of course the involvement of the Turks in (IOM). In recent years, many and assassinations and other crimes, talk about the other officers, they are the other direction when ISIS appeared and other areas in the eastern part of selling this oil. So, this is his goal, and this European countries have it’s not over, and I think their supervi - supporting the Syrian army not in the suddenly with American support and Syria and the southern part. So, these is dangerous. So, whether the internation- hardened their immigration sors are keen to make it continue for a rear lines, but in the front lines and as they occupied a very important part of are the main turning points. If you put al community should be aware or not, the process, drawing condem- long time. That’s what we believe. a consequence you had martyrs. What Syria and Iraq at the same time; this them together, all of them are strategic word “international community” in reality nation from human rights Question 2: And what moments of I’m going to tell my grandchildren is when the terrorists started occu- and all of them changed the course of is only a few countries: the great powers groups and aid agencies, who heroism of the Russians do you recall someday is not only about this hero- pying other areas, because ISIS was this war. Question 4: I now will turn and rich countries, and let’s call them the have repeatedly pointed out and keep in your heart? Which of them ism, but I’m also going to talk about able to distract the Syrian Army from to some actual news, and we in Rus - influencers on the political arena. The the inadequate response by do you consider worth telling to your these common values that we have in fulfilling its mission in liberating the sia follow what now is happening majority of this international community maritime authorities when grandchildren, let’s say? both our armies that made us brothers western part of Syria. Then the other in the region of the Armenian and is complicit with Turkey in supporting alerted of people left adrift in President Assad: There are so many, during this war; these noble values, turning point was when the Russians Azerbaijanian conflict, and definite - the terrorists. So, they know what Tur- rickety boats. About 17,000 and I remember some of them, of faithful to their causes, defending ci- came to Syria in 2015 and we started ly Turkey plays a role there. Is it key is doing, they are happy about what people arrived in Italy and course. After five years of this cooper- vilians, defending the innocent. Many liberating together many areas. In that negative or positive, that is not for Turkey is doing, and Turkey is an arm Malta this year by boat from ation between the Syrian and the Rus- things to talk about in this war. stage, after the Russians came to Syr- me to judge, but I would like to ask for those countries in fulfilling their Libya and Tunisia. While the sian army in a vicious war, I think her- Question 3: And what moment does ia to support the Syrian Army, I’d say you about Turkey’s and Erdogan’s policies and dreams in this region. So, number is a threefold in- oism is becoming a collective act; it’s symbolize for you a turning point dur- the turning point was to liberate the policies. So, in recent years, Turkey no, we cannot bet on the international crease compared with 2019, not individual, it’s not only a few cases ing this conflict, during this war? eastern part of Aleppo; this is where has been trying to maximize its in - community at all. You can bet on the it is still drastically lower com- of heroism that you remember. For President Assad: It’s been now near- the liberation of other areas in Syria ternational influence. We all see its international law, but it doesn’t exist pared with the previous year. example, if you think about military ly ten years since the war started, so started from that point. It was im - presence in Libya, its intervention because there’s no institution to im- aircraft pilots – the air force, Russian we have many turning points that I can portant because of the importance of into Syria, territorial disputes with plement the international law. So, we Amnesty accuses pilots kept flying over the terrorists on mention, not only one. The first is in Aleppo, and because it was the begin- Greece, and the now open support have to depend on ourselves in Syria Tanzania gov’t of a daily basis, risking their lives, and 2013 when we started liberating many ning of the liberation – the large-scale to Azerbaijan. What do you think and on the support of our friends. stifling dissent Iran calls on Daraz boosts Rahmon wins the presidential growth of DNA Azerbaijan, Armenia DODOMA: Tanzanian Presi- Pakistan’s dent John Magufuli’s govern- elections in Tajikistan ment has built up a formida- to military escalations Ecommerce ble arsenal of laws to stifle territorial integrity of each Bakhtiyor Khudoyorzoda. ceived 3.03%, and the Par- complement will resign. all forms of dissent ahead of Foreign Desk other, and “evacuation of DNA The CEC must announce ty of Economic Reforms The current government of DNA this month’s elections, rights the occupied cities”. the final results within 10 Rustam Rakhmatzoda, who the country in full force will group Amnesty International TEHRAN: The Iranian For- Khatibzadeh said that Iran was DUSHANBE: According to days from the election day. was voted out for 2. 15% of lay down its powers before LAHORE: Daraz, the larg- said in a new report on Mon- eign Ministry on Monday ready to help facilitate peace preliminary data from the Thus, the president, who voters. the newly elected president est online shopping in Pa- day. Authorities have effec- called on Azerbaijan and talks for achieving “permanent Central Election Commis- has ruled the country since According to preliminary of the republic, in accord- kistan platform, is offering tively clamped down on the Armenia to halt military and sustainable peace and solu- sion of Tajikistan, the cur- 1992, is re-elected for the data, 4.2 million people ance with the norms of the customers discounts on an rights to freedom of expres- escalations and abide by a tion” in the region. Following rent President of the coun- fifth time. took part in the elections, constitutional law of Tajik- assortment of 15 million sion and peaceful assembly, ceasefire between the two meetings in Moscow on Oct. try, Emomali Rahmon, won In addition to Rakhmon, the the turnout was 85.3%. istan “On government”. products during the Dus- according to the report. countries. “Iran calls on the 10, Azerbaijan and Armenia the presidential elections. leaders of the Communist Observers from the CIS, The government of Tajik- Dus sale 2020“10.10 sale” Security forces have arrested two parties to exercise more agreed on a humanitarian «Rahmon received support Party Miroj Abdulloev, who SCO, CSTO, OSCE, State istan consists of the Prime which will be live to 16th Oc- opposition candidates on bo- self-restraint, condemns the cease-fire so that conflicting from 90.92% of the total were supported by 1.17%, Duma and Federation Coun- Minister, his first deputy tober 2020. Over the past gus charges, stripping them missile attacks on the vital sides could retrieve bodies number of voters in the took part in the elections, cil followed the elections. and deputies, ministers, few months,as the rate of of their right to freedom of infrastructure, the residen- left on the battlefield in Kara- elections», - said the chair- the Socialist Party Ab- No violations were record- chairmen of state com- digital adoption in Pakistan assembly, association and tial areas of cities, and the bakh, also known as Upper- man of the Central Commis- dukhalim Gafforzoda with ed. Meanwhile, by the end mittees. In Tajikistan, the has accelerated,Daraz has movement in recent months, killing of civilians,” ministry Nagorno-Karabakh, and hold sion for Elections and Ref- 1.49%, the Agrarian Party of October, the government president is also the head of witnessed a significant in- amnesty claimed. “Tanzania spokesman Saeed Khatibza- prisoner exchange. erendums of the Republic, Rustam Latifzoda, who re- of Tajikistan with its full government. crease in traffic and expects has weaponised the law to deh said in a statement. Armenia’s attacks continued to receive a record-breaking the point that no one really Conveying condolences despite the humanitarian number of orders during the knows when they are on the to the families of victims, truce. An Armenian missile sale.During this time the right or wrong side of it,” De- Khatibzadeh called on the attack hit Azerbaijan’s sec- platform’s assortment has prose Muchena, Amnesty In- two sides to abide by the ond largest city of Ganja, vio- grown to offer 5 million us- ternational’s director for East ceasefire, continue their ne- lating a temporary cease-fire, ers across Pakistan access and Southern Africa, said. gotiations in line with inter- at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday to 15 million products over “Politicians have been arrest- national law, adhere to the (2200GMT Saturday). 100+ categories. ed for holding or attending In order to ensure that prod- meetings, media houses sus- ucts are delivered swiftly pended and banned, online Bangladesh approves to customers in a safe and activism criminalised, and secure manner, the compa- NGOs stifled with endless ny has optimized delivery regulations,” Muchena add- death penalty for routes, reduced delivery ed. The East African country timelines and digitized its is heading to the polls on Oc- rape cases warehouses in Karachi, La- tober 28. President Magufuli isters approved the draft of hore and Islamabad. is seeking a second five-year Foreign Desk the Women and Children Since 2018, Daraz has in- term and is being challenged Repression Prevention vested significantly on build- by 14 other candidates. DHAKA: Bangladesh’s gov- (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in ing an agile logistics eco- Earlier this month, authori- ernment has approved an the meeting held virtually system that complements ties suspended the election amendment that would al- due to the coronavirus pan- a robust warehousing infra- campaign of leading opposi- low for the death penalty in demic. The bill says anyone structure. In turn, the plat- tion candidate Tundu Lissu rape cases, as anger grows convicted of rape will be form has helped advance for seven days over accusa- in the South Asian country punished with death or “rig- the growth of Pakistan’s tions of inciting violence in over incidents of sexual orous imprisonment” for ecommerce landscape. The the run-up to the vote. assault. The amendment life. The existing provision company operates 4 ware- was approved at a weekly stipulates a maximum of life houses in Karachi, Lahore ‘Trump meeting of the council of in prison for rape. and Islamabad that together ministers headed by Prime Law and Justice Minis - cover a space of 200,000 sq. campaign ad Minister Sheikh Hasina, ter Anisul Huq said a feet. Daraz is set to launch cabinet secretary Khandker presidential declaration a fifth warehouse in Faisal- twists my words Anwarul Islam told report- is expected on Tuesday abad in October. on COVID-19’ ers in a news conference on for the new provision to KABUL: Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan, Mansoor Khan calls on, leader Monday. Islam said the min- come into effect. of Hizb-e-Islami, Gulbadin Hekmayar. – DNA UK bars, clubs Monitoring Desk challenge NEW YORK: US top gov- ernment scientist Anthony lockdown plan Fauci said an advertisement aired by Donald Trump’s Uzbekistan: A new system for working Foreigh Desk re-election campaign was LONDON: The United King- edited to make it seem like he endorsed the president’s dom’s hospitality industry is handling of the coronavirus with women and youth defined mounting a legal challenge pandemic. The 30-second In recent years, Uzbekistan has created a vertical system for implementing state to the government’s lock- campaign advertisement down restrictions, aiming to cites Trump’s personal ex- policy on women and youth issues up to the level of mahallas stop its plans to close pubs perience with the virus – address women’s issues at the “iron notebook”. Similarly, a will include young people and will be established with them. Sys- and other venues to tackle “President Trump is recov- DNA mahalla level, a separate post of “youth notebook” and a “women’s women in need of social, legal tem of work with youth and wom- the rise in coronavirus cas- ering from the coronavirus, Deputy Chairman of the Mahalla notebook’ will be formed in each and psychological support, as well en in the example of Khatirchi es. The Night Time Indus- and so is America”, it says TASHKENT: President of the Re- has been introduced, at the dis- mahalla, district, city and region. as those seeking to acquire new district and Yangiyer city was dis- tries Association (NTIA), a – before including a brief public of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mir- trict level – Deputy Head of the These lists will be kept separately knowledge and professions. As a cussed at the meeting. UK trade body, told the Reu- clip in which Fauci appears ziyoyev chaired a videoconference Department for Mahalla and Fami- from the “iron notebook”. They result, systematic, targeted work Responsible persons were in- ters News Agency late on to praise the president’s re- on measures to increase the role ly Affairs, which is assigned 2 spe- structed to develop a standard Sunday that the industry has sponse to the pandemic. “I of women and youth in society and cialists, at the regional level up to model of this system and test it taken legal action to prevent can’t imagine that anybody ensure their employment. 8 staff units have been allocated. in the Republic of Karakalpak- lockdown measures from be- could be doing more,” Fauci Women and youth make up a sig- In addition, People’s Reception stan, Tashkent city, one city and ing imposed. The judicial re- is shown as saying, creating nificant part of the population, and Offices of the President and trade district of each region, in 28 terri- view, reported earlier by the the clear impression he is solving their problems is an essen- unions are assigned to address torial units. Heads of sectors and referring to Trump. Financial Times, will argue tial part of social work. In recent issues of youth and women, re- representatives of responsible that no evidence supports But a complete clip of Fau- years, Uzbekistan has created a spectively. However, the ability agencies were instructed to study ci’s comments, made dur- hospitality venues having vertical system for implementing of these agencies and four local the situation in each mahalla, talk contributed to the spread ing an interview in March state policy on women and youth sectors to effectively organize the with each woman and young man, with Fox News, shows the of COVID-19. “The industry issues up to the level of mahallas. work in this area raises questions. identify their interests and needs, doctor saying: “I have been has been left with no other To address youth issues in each In this regard, the introduction and develop targeted measures on devoting almost full time option but to legally chal- district, a separate position of of a new system for working with this basis. “From now on, we need on this. I’m down at the deputy hokim with a staff of up women and youth has been de- to establish a system of employ- lenge the so called ‘common White House virtually every to 3 specialists was introduced, in sense’ approach narrative day with the task force. It’s termined. As is known, in order ment of the unemployed by visit- each region – deputy hokim with a to provide social support to the ing people’s homes. The situation from government, on the every single day. So, I can’t staff of 4 specialists, 3 and 11 staff implementation of further imagine that under any cir- population, Uzbekistan has start- will change where managers visit units were allocated to the territo- restrictions across the North cumstances that anybody ed maintaining a list of families homes and resolve issues. The rial departments of the Agency for of England,” NTIA CEO Mi- could be doing more.” in need of financial assistance main goal is to move from the eco- Youth Affairs, respectively. and support, also known as the nomic stability to efficiency”. chael Kill said in an email. IslamabadTUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST NAB a tool Briefs to pressurize politicians, Breast cancer says Shahid awareness vital, says Athar Sufi KARACHI: Pakistan Mus- Begum Alvi lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Kh- Raja Pervaiz aqan Abbasi Monday ac- cused National Accounta- ISLAMABAD: First Lady Be- bility Bureau (NAB) of one gum Samina Alvi on Monday sided accountability and said the awareness campaign said that the bureau is being about breast cancer was used to pressurize politi- yielding results as now its se- cians. Talking to media after verity was being realized and appearing before court in discussed by the masses. illegal appointment of MD Addressing a breast cancer PSO case, former prime awareness function arranged minister Shahid Khaqan Ab- by Raabta, Sarena Hotels, basi said that cases against the First Lady stressed that us are not of corruption but the barriers of social and cul- of misuse of power. Paki- tural taboos should be bro- stan cannot function as long ken and women should be as NAB is operating in the encouraged to come forward country, he added. for early screening. The PML-N leader said that The womenfolk should not treason cases have been feel shy or hesitation in dis- registered against half of cussing the issue as it was country’s politicians. While a curable disease, she said. criticizing Imran Khan, he “The early detection of this said that if a case can be reg- fatal disease can save many istered against opposition precious love,” she main- leaders, than a case can also tained. Begum Alvi further be registered against Prime informed that they were Minister. On the other making efforts to set up call hand, NAB court adjourned centers to facilitate women the hearing on the illegal ap- often shy of discussing the pointment of MD PSO case health related issue with till November 2. family members and friends. The First Lady observed that 50 per cent of the country’s Main suspect population comprised wom- en, therefore, it was impera- in Charsadda tive to provide them health fa- cilities. She urged the welfare ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels arranged RABITA discussion to discuss breast cancer related issues. rape case and non-governmental organ- First Lady Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi attended the gathering as chief guest . She also participated in arrested izations to join hands in the the discussion. CEO Serena Hotels and Mrs. Aziz Boolani earlier welcomed the chief guest. – DNA breast cancer campaign by providing health incentives DNA and facilities especially to the CHARSADDA: Police have under-privileged women of arrested the main suspect the country. in the rape and murder of Hafeez stresses for drastic a minor girl in Khyber Pa- PM for unity khtunkhwa’s Charsadda district, it emerged on Mon- against anti- day. The chief minister’s ad- viser on information, Kam- state elements measures to curb inflation ran Bangash, and provincial Chief Secretaries to minimize from Punjab, Sindh, KPK and factors, upward trend in interna- on the demand estimates provided Law Minister Sultan Mu- ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Staff Reporter price disparity by streamlining the Balochistan, Chairperson, Com- tional prices and increased profit by the Provinces and PASSCO. It ister Imran Khan Monday hammad Khad confirmed release of wheat at regular inter- petition Commission of Pakistan margin between wholesale & re- was also stated that sufficient sug- the development at a press said as the religious toler- ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime vals to avoid profiteering. and representatives from Utility tailers, particularly in metropol- ar stocks are available in the coun- ance and inter-faith harmo- conference in Peshawar. Minister on Finance and Revenue, Among others, the NPMC meet- Stores and Pakistan Bureau of itan areas. There was a general try till November, 2020. On Saturday, the body of a ny was the need of hour, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Monday ing was attended by Minister for Statistics. The NPMC deliberat- consensus that recent rains and Adviser Finance also directed Util- there was a need for all two-and-a-half-year-old girl, urged upon all the stakeholders to Food Security Syed Fakhar ed upon increase in the prices of COVID-19 have further aggravat- ity Stores to streamline the avail- Zainab, was found in the to get united to defeat the take drastic measures to curb infla- Imam, Adviser for Commerce wheat, sugar and perishable items ed the situation. NPMC also re- ability of essential items in order anti-state elements, who fields in Daudzai area of Pe- tion. Chairing the meeting of Na- Abdul Razaq Dawood, Adviser to namely Tomatoes, Onions, Pota- viewed the time-line for import of to provide maximum relief to the shawar, close to Charsadda were striving to spread dis- tional Price Monitoring Commit- PM on Institutional reforms Dr. toes and Chicken and discussed wheat and sugar to meet domestic lowest strata of the society. array in the society in the district. A medical report tee (NPMC) to review the prices of Ishrat Hussain, Special Assistant corrective measures to provide demand for the same. The Advisor Finance expressed had confirmed that the minor guise of religion. essential perishable commodities, to the Prime Minister on Reve- relief to the end consumers. The Adviser Finance was briefed confidence that effective and He hoped that the National was sexually assaulted before the Advisor emphasized on the nue Dr. Waqar Masood, Secre- It was stated by the concerned that the total public sector pro- well-concerted actions by the Pro- being stabbed to death. “It Commission for Minorities role of district market committees tary NFS&R, Secretary Planning, Ministries that the reasons behind curement for wheat through gov- vincial Governments and the con- (NCM) would play its effec- was a blind case and police to curb price variation effectively. Secretary Ministry of Industries the price hike include gap in sup- ernment to governmenT (G2G) cerned Ministries will help in con- resolved the case in a week tive role in that respect. The Advisor also directed the & Production, Chief Secretaries ply and demand due to climatic and TCP is equal to 1.8 MT based trolling the menace of inflation. The prime minister was by arresting the prime ac- talking to a delegation of cused,” Bangash told report- the NCM which led by its Punjab reports ers. Police have identified Chairman Chela Ram Kew- ‘Taliban consider the accused as the victim’s lani called on him here. 670 cases in Bilawal to kick 45-year-old neighbour. The delegation comprised Bangash said the accused Minister for Religious Af- ceasefire their first 11 days sexually assaulted the two- fairs Pir Noor ul Haq Qadri, and-a-half-year-old before Maulana Syed Muhammad killing her and dumping political defeat’ DNA start movement Abdul Khabir Azad, Mufti her body in the fields at a Gulzar Ahmad Naeemi, Jiapal LAHORE: After a signifi- distance of two kilometres Chhabria, Vishnu Raja Qawi, cant decrease in the coro- from the village. Dr Sarah Safdar, Archbish- navirus cases in Punjab, the from Lalamusa op Sebastian Frances Shaw, number has again started to Corona kills Albert David, Dr Mampal creep gradually. Nadim Kaira says PDM movement to Singh, Sarup Singh, Roshan A report compiled by Pun- 10 Pakistanis Khurshid Bharucha, Dawood jab Primary and Secondary prove last nail in the coffin of govt Shah, Islamic Ideology Coun- Health Department shows in one day cil Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz, that as many as 670 cases arrangements to welcome the PPP Parliamentary Secretary of coronavirus were re- Chairman had already been made under DNA Shanila Rath and others. Dur- ported in the first 11 days the guidance and direction of PPP Pun - ing the meeting matters relat- of October. Earlier in the jab President and former Information ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ing to further strengthening months of August and Sep- Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira. has reported 10 deaths KABUL: Afghanistan First Vice President Amrullah tember, 25 cases were be- Nadim further told rousing welcome in last 24 hours by novel the role of the NCM were Saleh on Monday said that the Taliban consider the discussed. – APP ing reported daily basis in shall be accorded to Bilawal Bhutto coronavirus as the num- ceasefire a political defeat, believing they make people the province but now the upon arrival in Lalamusa. When asked ber of positive cases has thirsty for the grave-kind of peace like the one in the number has jumped to 60/ about the security plans, Nadim said surged to 319,317. The na- PAF’s morale 90s by incalculable killings. According to Saleh, the per day in the first 11 days fool-proof security arrangements have tionwide tally of fatalities second to defeat of the Taliban is inevitable because it is not pos - of the month of October. already been devised. has jumped to 6,580, me- sible to impose their method by force on people and the The report highlights He said the Lalamusa leadership was in dia reported on Monday. none: CJCSC pluralistic society of Afghanistan, nor do the Taliban that 16 critical patients of touch with Central PPP leadership in or - According to the latest fig- have a political agenda the people can rely on. coronavirus are currently der to finalise the security plans. ures by the National Com- The main reason for the increase in the Taliban’s under treatment at the Nadim Kaira said the PDM movement mand and Operation Center “absurd and bloody” attacks on Afghan people is the government hospitals of shall fix last nail in the coffin of the in - (NCOC) 385 persons have group’s fear and ignorance of political developments, the province. cumbent government, which had miser- been tested positive for he said. Saleh exclaimed the Taliban have underesti - Chairman Corona Experts ably failed to heal wounds of those who COVID-19 in 24 hours. mated the national will of the people; launched many Advisory Group Pun- Staff Report voted them into power. Sindh remains the worst-hit attacks with a misconception of the peace process. He jab, Professor Mehmood He added, price hike, lawlessness and province by the pandemic in added that in many parts of the country, where violence Shaukat said the number LALAMUSA: Senior PPP leader Nadim faltering economy were already taking terms of cases followed by has increased, the Taliban faced resistance by locals. of cases is increasing due Asghar Kaira has said Chairman Bilawal heavy toll on the masses. If this gov - Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkh- Therefore, the Taliban will not reap any strategic or political to non-compliance with the Bhutto Zardari will start his movement ernment is allowed to continue, the wa and Islamabad. Till now benefits from the bloodshed; because violence as a political health-related guidelines from Lalalusa adding the PPP Chairman country would further be pushed to - 140,294 coronavirus cases DNA tool is hated and rejected. Unfortunately, we will experi- designed by the provincial will arrive in Lalamusa for overnight wards precipice. have been confirmed in ence another phase of the crisis to break this mentality that government to control over stay at the Kaira House. Nadim was of the view sooner we get rid Sindh, 100,764 in Punjab, RAWALPINDI: Chairman is based on murder, he further said. According to Saleh, the spread of the pandemic. The next day the Chairman will depart of this govt better it would for the well - 38,348 in Khyber Pakh- Joint Chiefs of Staff Com- the Taliban’s claim is unattractive and all their attention and Weather change can result for Gujranwala where he will address being of the country and people as well. tunkhwa, 17,331 in Islama- mittee (CJCSC) General Na- investment is to keeping the society in darkness and igno- in the return of coronavi- the PDM rally. He said people of Lalamusa were all set bad, 15,525 in Balochistan, deem Raza visited an Oper- rance so they can secure their proxy rule. – DNA rus, he feared. Nadim Kaira told this newspaper that to welcome their leader. 3,118 in Azad Kashmir and ational Base of Pakistan Air Force on Monday. He was 3,937 in Gilgit-Baltistan. received by Air Chief Mar- shal Mujahid Anwar Khan, SCO Expo Chief of the Air Staff Paki- stan Air Force. Pak reaches out to FATF members for support delayed During his visit the Chair- his Saudi, Turkish and Malaysian of these three countries was to action plan needs an acknowledge- its grey list. BEIJING: The 2020 Shang- man witnessed combat read- Web Desk counterparts to brief them about seek their support at the upcom- ment,” the official added. To garner the support of 12 mem- hai Cooperation Organiza- iness of the base, visited op- Pakistan’s significant progress ing FATF plenary. Pakistan was placed on the grey ber countries, Pakistan needs the tion (SCO) International erational units and flew in a ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the crucial to implement the FATF plan of Pakistan is unlikely to be placed list in June 2018 for failing to support of major players such as Investment and Trade Expo F 16 alongside the Air Chief meeting of the Financial Action action, an official privy to the on the blacklist given that it has take adequate measures against the United States. scheduled to take place in a formation. A simulated Task Force (FATF), Islamabad is move said. the support of at least three coun- money laundering and terror The officials maintained that from October 16 has been Air combat scenario was reaching out to member states Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Malaysia tries including China, Malaysia financing. It was then given a Pakistan had been in touch postponed due to the need practiced during the sortie. of Paris-based body to seek their are members of the 39-member and Turkey to veto any such move. 27-point action plan with a warn- with the US on the issue and for COVID-19 epidemic pre- While interacting with the support for acknowledging Paki- FATF and their support is crucial Islamabad needs three votes to ing that failing to implement it that the American authorities vention and control. Base personnel, the Chair- stan’s progress on 27-point action for Pakistan to avert any adverse avoid getting blacklisted. would lead to its blacklisting. acknowledged Islamabad’s pro- Qingdao, the host city for man lauded professionalism plan that may help it exit from the decision during the plenary. But officials noted that Pakistan The official observed that Paki- gress but were yet to commit to the 2020 SCO Expo, in east and dedication of PAF’s Air “grey list”, officials familiar with The official statement issued had been making efforts to ensure stan fully complied with or made support its case. China’s Shandong Province, warriors. He reiterated the the development said. after Qureshi’s telephonic con- that it is removed from “grey list” significant progress on at least 21 The US authorities, contrary to reported six new local COV- importance of inter services The global watchdog for curbing versation with his counterparts and for that it needs the support of points. When asked, the official the perception that FATF was be- ID-19 cases on Monday, local harmony & synergy for the terror financing and money laun- from these three countries did 12 countries out of 39 FATF mem- refused to speculate the outcome ing used as political tool against media reported. The event operational success in mod- dering will be holding its virtual not mention that FATF was the bers. Pakistan approached the of FATF plenary but was confident Pakistan, insisted that Washing- was originally scheduled to ern warfare. He further add- plenary session from October 21 subject of discussions. friendly countries including Saudi that Pakistan would not be placed ton had no control over the FATF take place from October 16 to ed that PAF’s cutting edge to 23. Among the agenda items However, the official, who spoke Arabia to inform them that Islam- on the blacklist. process as all members took 18. The city of Qingdao has aside, what makes it second include reviewing Pakistan’s pro- on condition of anonymity, told abad’s case needed to be reviewed While it is relatively easy to con- decisions independently. Observ- activated a plan to conduct a to none is the high morale gress on the 27-point action plan. media that one of the purposes objectively, the official said. clude that Pakistan will not be ers, however, believe that the US citywide nucleic acid testing and thorough professional- Last week Foreign Minister Shah of Qureshi’s telephonic con- “We are telling our friends that Pa- blacklisted, it is unclear if FATF support for Pakistan would help for COVID-19 after new cases ism of its personnel. Mehmood Qureshi telephoned versation with top diplomats kistan’s progress on the 27-point would remove the country from strengthen its case at the FATF. were reported. – APP Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]