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12 Shehbaz's absence violation Illegal gateway exchange of NA laws, says Fawad raided in Mirpur, AJK ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Tech - The ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority nology Fawad Chaudhry said Leader of the Opposition in (PTA), Zonal Office, Muzaffarabad carried out a success - the NA Shehbaz Sharif’s absence is a violation of the as - ful raid against grey telephone trafficking, in coordination sembly’s laws. Fawad Chaudhry took to Twitter on Friday with local police and Magistrate in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and said he has written a letter to NA Speaker Asad Qaiser & Kashmir. These raids are part of PTA’s ongoing efforts and maintained that Shehbaz Sharif has not been attend - to curtail grey telephone trafficking. During the raid, an il - ing sessions for a long time and has already resigned as legal gateways, laptop and an internet device along with chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). —On - LaBhore, Satuurday, Fsebruiary n22, 2020e Jamadsi-us-s Sani 27, 1441 other equipment were recovered. —Online Ex-AGP submits Man arrested after unconditional apology in SC prayer leader stabbed ISLAMABAD: Former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan has sub - in London mosque mitted a written apology note in the LONDON: A prayer leader in his 70s was stabbed in a Supreme Court (SC) over his controver - London mosque and the assailant was arrested on suspicion of sial statement. In the apology letter, attempted murder, police and mosque officials said. Anwar Mansoor said that he has the high - “The attacker was apprehended by the worshippers until est regard and respect for the judiciary the police arrived and arrested him,” the London Central and that he cannot think of causing any Mosque Trust said in a statement. “The muezzin did not sus - adverse comment as to the honor, hon - tain any life-threatening injuries but was seriously injured and esty and integrity of the apex court. is being treated at the hospital.” London’s Metropolitan Po - I withdraw my statement made on Feb - lice said detectives did not believe the incident was terrorism- ruary 18, 2020 and unconditionally apol - related. “A 29-year-old man, who is believed to have been ogize for having made the same, he attending prayers, was arrested inside the mosque on suspi - added. Special Assistant to the Prime cion of attempted murder,” they added in a statement. Minister on Information and Broadcast - Pictures posted on Twitter showed police officers restrain - ing, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan announced ing a man in the prayer hall of the mosque, near Regents Park, that the government has decided to ap - and leading him away. A witness said around 100 worship - point barrister Khalid Jawed Khan as new pers were in the mosque hall at the time of the attack and that Attorney General of Pakistan. roughly 20 people jumped on the assailant. In a tweet, the special assistant said su - “I heard screaming,” said the witness, who declined to premacy of the Constitution and law is give his full name, “and then we saw the blood”. He said the top priority of PM Imran Khan, ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries & Production and Investment, Abdul Razak the victim was stabbed on top of his shoulder by a man who adding that the government respects all Dawood in a meeting with World Bank Delegation led by Mr. Illango Patchamuthu at his office. had been attending the mosque for about six months before the constitutional institutions. Mean - Thursday’s incident. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he while, PM Imran Khan has directed the was deeply saddened to hear of the attack. “It’s so awful law ministry to forward the summary re - that this should happen, especially in a place of worship. garding appointment of new AGP for ap - My thoughts are with the victim and all those affected,” proval today. On February 20, Anwar Johnson said on Twitter. —Reuters Mansoor Khan had resigned as AGP after the Pakistan Bar Council demanded him Pakistan’s Largest to quit through its press release. Anwar Mansoor Khan had forwarded ‘Politicians not his resignation to President Dr. Arif Alvi which states, “I note with profound regret that the Pak Bar Council, of which I am concerned about the Chairman, has demanded through its Automobile Expo Press Release dated 19th of Feb 2020 that next generations’ I resign forthwith from the Office of the Attorney-General for Pakistan. —Online ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Businessmen and Intel - lectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Al - kicks off in Lahore liance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen By Our Staff Reporter the economy but plays an essential role in el - Equipment Manufacturers (OEM vendors), Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid on 17 new oil, gas evating Pakistan’s image as a progressive automobile traders, investors, buyers and en - Friday said the increased size of the government is a sure LAHORE: Almas Hyder, Chairman En - country with a thriving industrial base. The thusiasts, who want to expand their business recipe for disaster. It is not only the foreign loans, circular exploration blocks gineering Development Board along with government’s strong commitment to this in - networks and gain more information about debt, and wastage on failed corporations which have emerged FPPCI President Anjum Nisar and Irfan dustry helps to encourage large-scale invest - the innovations and products in this sector.” as serious problems but also the size of the government, he await clearance Iqbal, President LCCI inaugurated the Pak - ments and creates a business-friendly President Lahore Chamber & Commerce said. istan Auto Show 2020 at the Expo Centre in environment for the automotive and engi - Industry Irfan Iqbal said, we offer engineer - Mian Zahid said that all the issues plaguing the economy ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Divi - Lahore. The event has been organised by the neering sectors as well. I offer my heartiest ing, mechanical and technical training and can be settled in short span but reducing size of the govern - sion has forwarded around 17 onshore oil Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts congratulations to our local industrialists and development courses including diplomas to ment will be a greater challenge. Talking to the business com - and gas exploration blocks to the quarters and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) engineers who have achieved remarkable students. About the recent boom in the auto munity, the veteran business leader said that apart from very concerned for getting security clearance and will run from February 21-23, 2020. success in establishing a robust engineering industry, he said “We have definitely seen a frequent employment on political basis which serves no pur - and subsequently initiating the activities This event features more than 100 ex - sector, which is generating remarkable new rise in the number of people interested in pur - pose there are a number of ministries, attach departments, ad - to discover hydrocarbon reserves in all hibitors comprising of local and international opportunities for value-added exports.” suing a career in the auto industry. In order visors etc. which has become a burden on the economy. four provinces of the country. auto-manufacturers and related enterprises. Pakistan Auto Show 2020 Chief Organ - to cater to the increased demand, we have laid The former minister noted that no amount of loans, The new exploration areas consisted of PAAPAM represents over 3000 large, izer and PAAPAM former chairman Syed out a precise plan to produce quality labor grants, remittances and mega projects may not help unless Block-2668-23 (Khewari East), spanning medium and small industries all over Pak - Nabeel Hashmi said “Pakistan Auto Show force.” He added that Pakistan Auto Show is the government start reducing its size. He said that last year over 1451.23 Square Kilometer (Sq. Km) istan. This year’s show is themed “MAKE IN 2020 is setting new benchmarks and trends crucial for raising awareness and providing for the very first time interest payment on loans surpasses area in Sindh, Block-2966-2 (Chah Bali), PAKISTAN”. This ground-breaking exhibi - for the automotive industry. Today, this opportunities for the upcoming generation. 2488.95 Sq. Km area in Balochistan, the revenue receipts of the government while reckless bor - tion highlights the tremendous growth and mega event attracts more than 100,000 visi - The inaugural day at the show, saw an rowing followed the development. The federal government Block-2967-5 (Mach) 2496.31 Sq. Km in enormous potential of Pakistan’s automobile tors from all over Pakistan and internation - overwhelming response from industry stake - Balochistan, Block-2970-9 (Jampur), is getting 42.5 percent share in the federal divisible pool industry. Along with being the cheapest ally. Over 200 international buyers and well holders, international large-scale buyers and while it has 67 percent share in national expanses which 2465.76 Sq. Km area in Punjab, Block- source of tractors in the world, Pakistan is on over 100 international visitors will be at - diverse consumer segments, as the Pakistan 3068-9 (Nareli), 2414.95 Sq. Km area in has created serious problems and the anomaly cannot be target to becoming the future hub for auto tending the largest auto show in Pakistan.” Auto Show features; cars, tractors, trucks, ratified unless the Constitution is amended. Balochistan, Block-2467-17 (Sujawal manufacturing. This grand exhibition, spread The government needs to prepare long-term buses, 4X4, motorcycles, three wheelers and South), 1914.1 Sq. Km area in Sindh, In earlier years, the government used to spend 50 percent on over 38,666 square feet is supported by the plans and support industries accordingly. exotic cars, while promoting a wide array of the income on repayment of loans and liabilities, 8 to 9 percent Block-2871-7 (Khangarh West), 2487.11 Engineering Development Board and Pak - The Chairman of Pakistan Association of advanced technologies and solutions, includ - Sq.