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IslamabadMonday, August 16, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Indonesia, Pakistan Pakistan Amb. Sajjad ties poised for a supports peace highlights govt quantum leap: Envoy in Afghanistan achievements Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-07 ASHRAF GHANI FLEES Taliban in full control Taliban leadership rejects idea of interim govt; want to have full control; Abdullah Abdullah, Hamid Karzai and Gulbudin Hekmatyar to negotiate with Taliban; Taliban fighters enter Kabul ‘to maintain law and order’

Taliban News Desk/DNA ‘Ali Jalali announces KABUL: President Ashraf Ghani fled may head Afghanistan on Sunday, a top official ISTANBUL: President Dr. Arif Alvi, along with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the amnesty said, effectively ceding power to the interim govt’ venue to jointly inaugurate 1st MILGEM Ship, PNS Babur, being built by Turkey. –DNA Taliban as they reached the capital Kabul to seal a nationwide military ‘84 Afghan News Desk victory in just 10 days. Taliban have DNA ISLAMABAD: The spokesman of Tal- rejected the idea of an interim govt. KABUL: Former Afghan ambassador soldiers Pak-Turkey ties iban has said that its door are open They want to have full control. to Germany, Ali Ahmad Jalali, has for all those who have previously “The former Afghan President has left been appointed as the head of the new entered worked and helped the invaders, or the nation, leaving the people to this sit- interim government in Afghanistan, are now standing in the ranks of the uation,” Abdullah Abdullah, who heads reported Afghan media Sunday. Uzbekistan’ a force of peace corrupt Kabul administration and al- the peace process, said in a video on his Taliban fighters arrived at Kabul’s sur- The Uzbek ready announced amnesty. We once Facebook page. “God hold him accounta- rounding areas but have not yet entered President Alvi, along with President Erdogan again invite them all to come and ble, and the people will have their judge- the city. The Taliban, however, an- authorities are in serve the nation and the country, Su- ment.” He gave no indication where nounced that they did not intend to take touch with the Afghan inaugurated 1st MILGEM Ship, PNS Babur, hail Shaheen said in his Tweeter mes- Ghani was going, but leading Afghan the city by force. Reports from the Af- govt for the safe being built by Turkey sage. He added, Mujahideen should media group Tolo news suggested he ghanistan media state that negotiations return of the soldiers pay utmost attention to the treasury, was heading to Tajikistan. Later, a Tal- between the Taliban and the Afghan Turkey here, the president He said Pakistan and Turkey public facilities, and government offic- iban spokesman said that Taliban fight- government are taking place inside the Agencies said Pakistan appreciated were faced by common chal- es, equipment of government offices, ers have entered Kabul in response to a ARG Presidential Palace in Kabul, as DNA Turkey’s invaluable role lenges and threats and both parks, roads, and bridges. These are “law and order issue”, media reported. Taliban fighters wait at Kabul’s gates for TASHKENT: According ISTANBUL: President Dr for international peace and the countries had deepened the trust and property of the nation; The group ordered its fighters earlier further instructions. Abdullah Abdullah, To Uzbek foreign ministry Arif Alvi Sunday said that stability. Turkish President the security cooperation. no personal tampering and negligence Sunday not to enter the capital, say- the head of Afghanistan’s High Council officials a group of Afghan the relationship between Recep Tayyip Erdogan, First The president particularly should be done with them but be ing the remnants of the government’s for National Reconciliation, is acting as soldiers crossed the state Pakistan and Turkey was a Lady Samin Alvi and senior congratulated the Turkish strictly guarded, he added. Continued on Page 06 the arbitrator in the negotiations. border with Afghanistan in force for regional peace and Turkish government officials defence ministry for mak- the number of 84 people stability with their exempla- attended the ceremony. ing great progress under crossed the line of the state ry support towards peaceful The president said the peo- the leadership of President Pakistan border and was detained by co-existence and coopera- ple and the government of Erdogan, defying all odds FM discusses situation border guards of the SGB, tive multilateralism. Pakistan would continue to and challenges to change monitoring while violators did not resist Addressing the inauguration stand by Turkey for achieve- the destiny of Turkey. and asked for help medical ceremony of 1st MILGEM ment the shared goals of situation with British counterpart number, for three injured. Ship, PNS Babur, built by peace and prosperity. Continued on Page 06 These Afghan citizens have been carried out the neces- Staff Report Pakistan supports sary filtration procedures Afghan team in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Foreign Of- and sanitary and epidemio- fice spokes- peace in Afghanistan logical measures, some are man Zahid provided with medical care, Ansar M Bhatti Hafeez Qureshi stresses there is no and food and temporary ac- Chaudhri favourite of Pak in Afghanistan commodation. At the same ISLAMABAD: As the Talib- said on Sun- time, the Afghan part of the an forces started entering day Pakistan MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi Zubair Ahmed Termez-Haroton bridge not- the Afghanistan capital af- is closely following the un- here on Sunday said that Pakistan and the international com- ed a cluster of Afghan govern- ter taking all the major cit- folding situation in Afghan- munity were on same page and wanted solution of Afghan- ISLAMABAD: Foreign ment troops. These persons ies, including Jalalabad and istan and the Embassy of istan's conflict through a negotiated political settlement. Minister Makhdoom Shah are taking measures to pro- Mazar-i-Sharif, a high-level Pakistan in Kabul is extend- During a press conference, the Foreign Minister stated that Mahmood Qureshi re- vide humanitarian aid. The delegation of Afghan polit- ing necessary assistance to Afghan leadership should sit together and resolve the con- ceived a call from Dominic Ministry of Foreign Affairs ical leadership including Pakistanis, the Afghan and flict in a peaceful manner. Pakistan always stated that there Raab, Secretary of State for of Uzbekistan talks with the Speaker Wolesi Jirga Mir other nationals in terms of was no military solution to Afghanistan's problem, Qureshi Foreign, Commonwealth Afghan side to return Afghan Rehman Rehamni arrived in egation including Speaker Ustad Mohammad Karim consular work and flights. said and added that it was also a test of Afghan leadership and Development Affairs. citizens to their homeland Islamabad on Sunday. Ulusi Jirga Mir Rehman Re- Khalili, Ahmad Zia Massoud, and resolve the situation in "Just received a high level Af- hmani, Salah-ud-din Rabbani, US is Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 the Termez-Khairaton bridge. ghan political leadership del- Mohammad Yunus Qanooni, Continued on Page 06 defeated in Afghanistan Indonesia, Pakistan ties poised for a quantum leap DNA Ambassador of Indonesia Adam Tugio says ASEAN-Pakistan collaboration has the potential LAHORE: Amir Jamaat-e-Is- lami Sirajul to bring tremendous benefits for both sides; keen to enhance think-tank cooperation Haq has said that the de- EXCLUSIVE even in this turbulent pandemic time and comprehensive COVID-19 policies. The expectations of 6.57 percent and was the of ongoing geo-economic scenario, the feat of the has made significant social progress. National Economic Recovery Programs best since the October-December quar- importance of comprehensive ASEAN-Pa- US is a victo- Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The Independence Day is traditionally (NERP) offers a stimulus of up to IDR ter of 2004. The economy was bolstered kistan relations has also been increased ry for the Af- celebrated across Indonesia with great 700 trillion or USD 48 billion last year by soaring exports, notably a 56 percent significantly. The fast growing economy ghan people and the Islamic ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia enthusiasm. From the presidential pal- and almost the same amount for 2021. increase in commodities shipments, a re- of the Asia Pacific region, which is the world. Sirajul Haq said in a to Pakistan Adam Tugio gave an exclu- ace to remote villages, the festivities in- The stimulus will be used to support surgence in consumption and investment, future hub of the world trade, offers a pre- statement that he hoped that sive interview to Daily Islamabad POST. clude flag hoisting ceremonies, parades, public healthcare, enhance social safety and increased government expenditure. cious opportunity for cooperation and de- the United States would not Ambassador Tugio talked about a va- competitions and cultural performances nets, and provide incentives to MSME’s Pakistan wants expansion and deep- velopment. The Southeast Asian region invade any country. riety of subject relating to bilateral as that reflect the national identity. Howev- and business sector. ening of relations with especially the is projected as centre of global trade well multilateral issues. He specifically er, the pandemic situation has certainly The health sector receives the largest ASEAN countries. Do you think Pa- activities with its combined population talked about trade and economic coop- affected the routine life activities and big allocation of USD 15 billion, followed kistan’s “Look East” policy can pay of over 649 million and a GDP exceed- eration between the two countries and gatherings on this occasion would prob- by social protection with a total budget dividends? ing USD 2.9 trillion or the fifth largest Inside... shared his vision as to how this cooper- ably be difficult. But, the spirit to cele- of USD 13 billion, MSMEs stimulus of I fervently believe that active ASEAN-Pa- economy in the world. Moreover, Indo- Faisalabad ation can further be strengthened. The brate is high as people are emotionally USD 11 billion, and business incentive of kistan collaboration has the potential to nesia alone is a trillion dollars econo- celebrates 74th ambassador wished Pakistani people and charged to reflect their association and USD 4,4 billion.After contracting to -5,32 bring tremendous benefits for both sides. my as well as the biggest economy in Independence Day govt of Pakistan happy Independence love with their homeland. So, the cele- last year, the economy is rebounding in The ASEAN countries deeply appreciate this region, which reflects the pattern – Page 02 Day. The Indonesian Independence Day bration may be held virtually or at the the first semester of 2021, achieving its “The Look East “policy of Pakistan and of global trade trend towards this area. is celebrated on August 17. Here is the limited scale this year but it would cer- highest annual growth rate in 17 years. its strong desire tofurther expand the mu- FPCCI chief tenure: text of the interview. tainly not affect the vigor and sense of The expansion rate surpassed experts’ tually beneficial cooperation. In the wake Continued on Back Page Ministry to consult Indonesia is celebrating its 76th pride of the Indonesian people. the stakeholders Independence Day on 17 August – Page 03 Covid has hit Indonesia hard like 2021. Please share with our readers other countries. If you could briefly Sri Lankan students the significance of the Day and how dilate upon the negative effects of appear in tests to do you plan to celebrate the event the pandemic on the Indonesia econ- study in Pakistan amidst prevailing Covid situation? omy and Government’s measures to – Page 04 For every sovereign nation, Independ- cope with this predicament? At last, the world ence Day is a source of pride and a sym- The global economy has been devastated wakes up to bol of national unity. The 17th of August is by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small com- climate change a day of great significant for Indonesians panies and the tourism sector have been – Page 05 because we honor their founding fathers’ hit hard by this pandemic. The impact of sacrifices for independence while also re- a pandemic is not confined to Indonesia. NBP win Mari affirming our resolve to work hard in pur- Following Eid Al-Adha, we have noticed Petroleum Azadi suit of wealth, peace, and progress. This Hockey Cup 2021 an increase in the positive ratio. Around – Page 06 important day also gives an opportunity 25% of population have received inoc- to celebrate national accomplishments ulation as of August 1, but we observe Haiti searches for and consider future plans of action. that the virus is evolving. To prevent the survivors after quake Today, Indonesia is a vibrant democracy virus from spreading, the Indonesian kills at least 304 as well as a diverse and pluralistic socie- government has implemented social re- – Page 07 ty. We cherish the values of freedom and strictions in areas where the number of US’ hasty pullout tolerance based on the principles of unity cases is high, which are reviewed on a created mess in and diversity. As the largest economy in daily basis to allow responsible econom- Afghanistan Southeast Asia, under the leadership of ic activity to resume once the health sit- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador – Page 08 Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Indo- uation has been stabilised. Adam Tugio poses for a picture nesia has shown steady economic growth The Indonesian government has set during the interview ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Adam Tugio reading Islamabad POST IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, August 16, 2021 428 cases Briefs reported Govt keeps Faisalabad celebrates in KP PESHAWAR: The coronavi- petrol, rus claimed 14 more lives in diesel prices Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while 428 new cases were report- unchanged 74th Independence Day ed across the province dur- ing last 24 hours. ISLAMABAD: In order to The main flag hoisting ceremony was held at Commissioner Complex ground According to Corona up- provide relief to the com- dates shared by Health De- mon man, the government partment here on Sunday, has kept prices of petrol and Ishfaq Mughal with 14 more deaths, the diesel unchanged with effec- tally from the virus has tive form August 16 for next FAISALABAD: The Independence Day was reached to 4668 while ac- fortnight. celebrated with national zeal throughout the tive cases in the province According to press state- Faisalabad district with the commitment have climbed to 152,625. ment issued by the Finance that all out efforts would be made to put the Similarly, 291 patients have Ministry, the sale of petrol country on the path of rapid development also been recovered that would continue on Rs119.80 and no stone would be left unturned for the has reached the total num- till August 31st. prosperity of Pakistan. ber of recovered persons to Likewise, prices of High The main flag hoisting ceremony was held 141041 in the province. Speed Diesel (HSD) would at Commissioner Complex ground. State A total of 9245 Corona tests remain unchanged at Minister for Information and Broadcasting were conducted during the Rs116.53 per liter. Mian Farrukh Habib, Divisional Commis- period of last 24 hours that However, the prices of sioner Saqib Manan, Deputy Commission- reached the total number of kerosene oil have been in- er Muhammad Ali, Parliamentarians Faiz tests to 2490459. creased by Rs0.81 per liter, Ullah Kamooka, Khurram Shahzad, Latif participants. distributed plants among citizens and urged Punjab Miniater for Excise Hafiz Mumtaz The updates show that the from Rs87.49 to Rs 88.30. Nazar, Shakil Shahid, Firdous Rai, Mian State Minister for Information said Pakistan them to sapled the plants for best environ- Ahmad, MPA Adil Pervaiz Gujjar, Assistant highest number of 133 new Likewise, the prices of Waris Aziz, Addl. Commissioner Coordi- came into being after a hard struggle and ment. Later Deputy Commissioner also vis- Commissioners Muhammad Zubair, Fais- cases was confirmed in Light Diesel Oil (LDO) nation Imran Raza Abbasi, DG PHA Asma we should be committed with country. He ited Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology for al Sultan, Numan Ali participated. Earlier, Peshawar division and par- have been increased by Ejaz Cheema Ac City Syed Ayub Bukhari, congratulated the nation a independece day. distributing of fruits among the patients by the day was dawn with the special prayers ticularly district Peshawar Rs1.10 per liter from Pakistan Movement Workers Haji Bashir Divisional Commissioner congratulated the Heart Saver Foundation. in the main mosques after Fajar prayer for where out of the total 428 Rs84.67 to Rs85.77. – APP Ahmad, Asghar Makhdoomi, officers and nation of Independence Day of Pakistan and He also cut a cake. DD Social Welfare Nasir the prosperity of the nation and solidarity new cases 126 have been staff of different departments of Divisional said that we should continue to contribute Cadhar, Medical Social Officer Aasia Faqir of the Pakistan. reported only from the pro- & District Administration and large number our struggle for making the Pakistan strong Hussain, Genaral Secreary HSF Kashif Quran Khawani was held for the departed vincial metropolis while 7 Green of citizens of different walk of life participat- and prosper to raise its honour. Farooq and others preaent. Deputy Com- soul of the martyrs of Pakistan movement. cases were from Nowshera. Pakistan need ed in the ceremony. At 8.58 AM, Siren was He said 14th August is a day of commit- missioner also went in different wards and Various social, political and trades organ- No Corona case was report- blown and after it, one minute silence was ment for renewing the pledge that we are greeted the patients of Independence Day izations also hold a number of events to ed from Charsadda, Khyber of hour observed. a strong nation and have the capability to and prayed for their early recovery. He said highlight the importance of Independ- and Mohmand districts. The parliamentarians and officers hoisted meet any challenges. He urged the people that the Independence Day was the day to ence. The markets and streets were Similarly, 76 new Corona KARACHI: Green denoting national flag. The participants of the event to play their due role for the development of review our commitment to serve the com- decoratedwith the buntings and national cases have been report- cleanliness and freshness, recited national anthem. Active Contin- country and to promote national solidarity munity with more zeal and passion. Depu- flags. Banners/steamers were displayed ed from Hazara division has turned to be a buzz gents of police, Rescue 1122, Civil Defence, and love. ty Commissioner also hoisted flag at Govt at the important roads and intersections with highest 68 cases from word across the country FWMC presented salute and March past, He said that the future of Pakistan is bright Crescent Model Higher Secondary School. pertaining to the slogans on patriotism. Mansehra, seven in Abbot- with major focus on braving students presented Milli Nagmas and spe- and we should keep discipline in every field Meanwhile the flag hoisting ceremonies The police and district administration tabad and one in Haripur the challenges of pollution, cial prayers was offered for the develop- of life for success. Meanwhile, Divisional were also held at Tehsil Jaranwala,Samun- made stringent security arrangements. At while no case was reported global warming and climate ment and prosperity of the country. In the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner dri and Tandlianwala where Punjab Min- the night, the public and private buildings from Torghar, Kohistan Up- change registered to affect end sweets was also distributed among the along with parliamentarians and DG PHA ister for Prosecution Ch.Zaheer ud din, were illuminated tastefully. per, Kohistan Lower, Kolai atmosphere, public health, Pallas and Battagram dis- livelihood and ultimately the tricts of the division. economy. Furthermore, 62 Corona Scenario in the context of cases have been reported Karachi is also no different Smallest Quranic from D,I. Khan division and with different groups, or- that all also from division- ganizations and people in al headquarters D.I. Khan their individual capacities manuscript displayed at FAC while no case has been trying to help the city be reported from Tank and provided with the much re- South Waziristan. Similarly, quired “green cover” during Divisional Commissioner Saqib Manan and MPA Firdous 64 case have been report- the ongoing, country wide, ed from Malakand division monsoon season tree plan- Rai inaugurated the exhibition of Quranic calligraphy on the with highest number of 30 tation. from district Malakand, 16 Need for a comprehensive reference of Independence celebrations from Chitral Lower8 each approach ensuring that from Swat and Shangla dis- Quran was exhibited of mar Sultan on 1x1.5x1 cm exhibition of Quranic callig- tricts, two from Chitral Up- campaigns are organized Bureau Report caligraphy at the Punjab size. raphy on the reference of with due care towards sus- per while zero cases were Arts Council.463 pages of Divisional Commissioner Independence celebrations. reported from Buner, Dir tainability is, however, gen- FAISALABAD: The world’s Quran Pak has written by Saqib Manan and MPA Fir- Deputy Director Zahid Lower, Dir Upper and Ba- erally felt to be a missing smallest handwritten Holy Caligraph Muhammad Qa- dous Rai inaugurated the Iqbal, Assistant Director jaur districts. – APP link that otherwise is crit- Asad Hayat Nol, dignitar- ical averting possible loss ies and calligraphers were of material resources, time present. Funeral and efforts put in by people National and International with the best of intentions. Calligraphers Nisar Ahmed, prayers of “Ecological compatibility of Gulzar Butt, Mohammad chosen trees coupled with Arif, Rana Ghazanfar, Zam- 13 people in optimum care towards sus- eer Ahmed, Aslam Dog- tainability and deep sense of ar, Salamat Ali and Ajmal Baldia town ownership are key require- Baig’s Exhibition of Quranic ments for the success of Art Handwritten Qur’anic tragedy held efforts being made towards manuscripts and other Is- KARACHI: The Namaz-e- the cause,” commented Dr. lamic art on flags and maps. Rafi ul Haq, a senior plant Janaza (Funeral prayers) of Divisional Commissioner 13 victims including seven ecologist. As per available expressed great love with literature the industrial hub women and six children Quranic caligraphs and ap- from a same family killed of the country that falls in prciated the greatest work arid zone has its indigenous in the hand grenade blast at of caligraphs. Mawach Mor - Baldia town varieties, that fortunately He said that to witnesses are quite wide, matching , was held at Star ground the smallest hand witten Landhi area here on Sunday. the specified conditions in Quran Pak was the dignity PESHAWAR: Ambassador of Germany Bernard Large number of local res- terms of its for him and caligraphs work FAISALABAD: Divisional Commissioner Saqib Manan looks the Quranic Schlagheck enjoying famous Charsi Tikka idents and notables of the ecosystem. People keen to is appreciable. plant fruit trees can go for caligraphs at Arts Council. – DNA during his recent visit to Peshawar. – DNA area participated in the last Jujuba , Moringa, Chiku, rituals of the victims who Jungle Jalebi, Lasura, Sha- were buried to a graveyard reefa or Custardapple. For here. The victims were flowering trees, the choice No PCR test for PM Khan’s forests initiative killed and others were in- could be Amaltas , Gul Mo- jured when a hand grenade har and Lignum (which is not those returning was hurled at a moving local but acclimatized). Shady to help create carbon sinks truck transporting the fam- trees including Neem, Pee- ily. The entire area wore a pal, Banyan, Siris and Bakain from Afghanistan LAHORE: Global Joint ef- impacts of climate changes Change (IPCC), released re- limit climate change while deserted look in mourn over can particularly help counter forts to restore the ecosys- have become irreversible cently. Many changes being stabilizing temperatures the tragedy. the heat island risks. – APP tem through sustainable and have prevailed globally. observed in climate change during the next 20 to 30 Sindh Minister Saeed The rule will remain in effect for climate change measures Biologists and Scientists are unprecedented even in a years, further reveals IPCC Ghani, PTI leader Hal- Dist admin all direct flights between Kabul are essential to protect the through their various re- span of thousands of years, Working Group-I report, eem Adil Shaikh, MNA and Islamabad arriving up to planet earth and improve search-based findings have such as continued sea-level Climate Change 2021, the Abdul Qadir Mandokhail sealed three the livelihood of its inhabit- expressed concerns on rise are irreversible over report observed. of PPO, Aslam Ghouri of August 18, 2021, 2359 hours ants directly dependent on global irreversible climate hundreds to thousands of This Physical-Science the JUI-F, Younous Bonari brick klins its green resources. changes, happening at a fast years, it said. Based report was approved of the ANP, and several JI without the possession of Unfortunately, as a result of pace in every region impact- However, strong and con- by the 195 member govern- leaders, including Munim DNA mandatory negative PCR widespread and intensifying ing global climate and eco- siderable reductions in ments of the IPCC, through Zaffar, Birjis Ahmed, Ishaq DNA test results which is usual- eco-degradation phenome- systems, reveals the latest emissions of carbon diox- a virtual session that was Khan, Younous Barai and ISLAMABAD: The Civ- ly conducted within the 72 na, during the present time report of the Intergovern- ide (CO2) and other green- held over two weeks, start- others attended the funeral FAISALABAD: District il Aviation Authority, in hours prior to commence- frame, some trends, and mental Panel on Climate house gases (CFCs)would ing on July 26, 2021. – APP prayers. – APP Administration has sealed a statement on Sunday, ment of travel to Pakistan. three brick klins and regis- said special permission The rule will remain in tered cases against three has been accorded for the effect for all direct flights persons for running the brik return of Pakistanis from between Kabul and Islam- klins without ZigZag tech- Afghanistan without the abad arriving up to August nolgy. According to detail mandatory negative PCR 18, 2021, 2359 hours. the teams of Environment test for coronavirus. “This approval, however, department checked the “As informed by our mis- is subject to strict compli- brick klins at Jaranwala sion in Kabul, the current ance with other provisions and Tandlianwala tehsil and situation in Afghanistan of standard operating pro- found emitting smoke from has necessitated immi- cedures in-vogue relating brick klins at chak 119 GB nent repatriation of Paki- to inbound travel to Paki- Adda 64 Makoona at Jaran- stani nationals residing stan, including Rapid An- wala and one brick klin was in Afghanistan,” read the tigen testing, PCR Testing found at Tandlianwala that CAA statement. and any other stipulations were sealed and the man- It said that “given the as mandated by the rel- agement of that brick klins paucity of time”, it was de- evant health authorities were arrested and reges- cided that Pakistani trav- upon arrival in Pakistan,” tered case against them. Re- ellers be allowed to arrive the notice said. member that a day before Deputy Commissioner Mu- hammad Ali also checked the brick klins at various Peshawar hospitals points and directed to take action against violators. record gradual surge 147797 get vaccination As many as 147797 gener- PESHAWAR: The hospitals patients had been discharged al public and Health Care in Peshawar recorded a grad- after recovery. Workers have administered ual surge in the number of He informed that LRH has corona vaccination at des- coronavirus patients as Lady 400 beds for coronavirus pa- ignated 37 vaccination Ready Hospital (LRH) and tients. centers so far. Deputy Com- Khyber Teaching Hospital Giving details about the KTH, missioner Muhammad Ali (KTH) reported 165 and 90 an official of the administra- informed that 1430752 gen- cases respectively. tion said that KTH has 106 eral public and 47220 HCW This was stated by spokes- beds for corona patients out vaccinated yet. He further man of LRH Muhammad of which 90 were occupied by informed that 1198522 & Asim while briefing the media the coronavirus patients. 232221 general adminis- men here on Sunday. He said the hospital has 25 tered first and second doze He said the number of pa- ventilators for coronavirus pa- and 28446and 18774 HCW tients in the Intensive Care tients and at least 20 patients vaccinated first and second Unit is 19, adding, another were in ICU of the hospital doze respectively. 25 new corona patients were while 45 other patients were admitted to LRH while 15 being treated at HDU. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, August 16, 2021 SERVICES PNCA plans to resume FPCCI chief tenure: Ministry talent hunt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- tional Council of the Arts (PNCA) is planning to re- to consult the stakeholders sume online weekly talent hunt singing and music edi- Extending the term of the FPCCI president is not in the national tion. The arts council has started this special program and commercial interest: Zafar Bakhtawari for the promotion of classical Namaz Timings Zafar Bakhtawari, secretary general of Unit- and semi-classical folk mu- DNA ed Business Group Pakistan (FPCCI), said sic, modern and pop singing Fajr...... 03:59 am among the younger genera- Zohr...... 12:12 pm that eight months have passed since Khalid ISLAMABAD: Saleh Ahmad Farooqi, Sec- Tawab’s appeal in the FPCCI elections and tion and to groom hidden tal- Asr...... 04:58 pm retary, Ministry of Commerce has said that a decision should be taken soon. ent at National Art Gallery, Maghrib...... 06:54 pm the proposal to extend the presidency of Justice delayed is Justice denied he said, an official of PNCA told APP. Since its inception, the tal- Isha...... 08:25 pm an FPCCI for two years was not put for- adding that extending the term of the ward by the Ministry of Commerce but was FPCCI presidency to two years could ent hunt program had con- a private member’s bill and his ministry bring the business community to the ducted more than 32 talent would take all the chambers and Federa- streets, just as extending the term of of - hunt online open competi- tion into confidence. He expressed these fice of the Prime Minister or President tions. Renowned artists in views during a meeting with Member Na- from five to ten years. different specialized music tional Assembly Tahir Iqbal Chaudhry, Sec- Zafar Bakhtawari added that government fields were taking auditions retary General of United Business Group decisions should be in the best interest of of registered participants at Pakistan Zafar Bakhtawari and former Vice the people and the business community PNCA’s official social media Hotels & President of FPCCI Zahid Iqbal Chaudhry and the term of the presidency should re - online group. The program during a meeting at his office. main one year. Zahid Iqbal Chaudhry said was postponed due to the fa- Restaurants He further said that Khalid Tawab’s appeal that the government should not take any tal accident of DG PNCA Dr. for FPCCI elections was before the Cabinet hasty decision and if it is necessary to ex - Fouzia Saeed. – APP Serena Hotel.....111 133 133 Committee and in the light of its decision, tend the period then a business referen- Marriott...... 051- 2826121 the DGTO would take necessary action. dum should be held on it. Hunerkada Monal...... 0334-5421812 to organize PBM distributes Citizens demand repairing costume 4500 standard wheel classes

Staff Report Airlines chairs among PWDs of faulty traffic signals ISLAMABAD: Hunerkada Turkish Airlines...... 8494949 Traffic remains choked at various im- roads, said another motorist. Zubair Ahmad College of Visual and Per- Shujaat Hamza portant roads where vehicles honk Efforts on managing the traffic in the forming Arts would organize ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) has distributed horns desperately to find the way and capital has become problematic as three-month long “costume 2100 customized wheel chairs and 4500 standard wheel ISLAMABAD: Motorists and pedes- attract attention of the warden who most of the traffic lights were not work- makeup classes” at the Islam- chairs among the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) all over trians of Capital city on Sunday have seems helpless to regulate the traffic, ing properly, said a traffic warden. abad campus. According to the country during the last three years under its scheme of demanded the authority concerned said a motorist at Aabpara chowk while A motorist said whenever the Hunerkada, the registration `Assistive Devices for PWDs’. to repair old and install new traffic talking to a private news channel. traffic volume is increased, they was started for admission in According to an official source, the PBM provides assistive signals at various spots which has Another citizen complained that a num- switch off the lights and regulat - the classes. Head of Hunerk- Emergency devices including ordinary wheel chairs, customized wheel caused continuous traffic accidents ber of crossing points in the capital ed it manually. An official of CDA ada Amna Shah told APP that Rescue (Police)...... 15 chairs, artificial limbs, artificial knee caps, hearing devices on important busy roads. Residents were still without signals. while demanding funds comment - Hunerkada’s primary aim Bomb Disposal...... 15 etc. to the needy patients. of capital informed that many com- Citizens further urged the civic author- ed that the authority needs funds was to promote the propaga- Under a new initiative of ‘Cochlear Implant’ started in 2020, plaints had been lodged with the ity to take immediate solid steps to for the maintenance of traffic sig - Fire Services Rawalpindi/ tion of art and culture. the source revealed that PBM has provided this facility to authorities concerned but issue was avoid traffic jams on city roads. nals in the city, adding, there is The programs were a sophis- Islamabad...... 1122 & 16 118 patients in the pilot phase so far. While, under another still lingering on due to lack of main - Several ambulances are also seen no fresh survey of out of order ticated and orderly assem- Emergency Ambulance..1122 initiative `Special Friend Project’ (SFP), the PBM has pro- tenance and repair materials stuck in the long traffic queues on traffic signals available so far. blage of futuristically ambi- & Rescue Services.4451122 vided financial assistance to 12783 PWDs with the budget tious courses designed to of Rs. 151,900,712 (15 crore 19 lac approx) during the last Motorway Police....9266044 Imran khan refine student essence. She three years. Under this project, a payment of Rs.10, 000 District Admin Jhelum said that Hunerkada would Motorway Police..9270601-20 is made to the family with one PWD and Rs. 25,000 to the will make also organize special classes Women Police Stations family with two or more PWDs, the source added. of drawing & painting, graph- Islamabad...... 9222596 Pak great: recovers Rs 801.78 million ic design, textile & fashion – 40 kilometer downstream design, and interior design. Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 Diamer of Chilas town. The project Nazim uty Commissioner Reve- tax on the basis of lists “We aim to provide state-of- is of paramount importance DNA nue Dr Waqar Ali Khan on shared by FBR, total amount the-art practical skill-based Bhasha to the directives of Board of of Rs 1.59 million was re- for water, food and energy Staff Report knowledge to our prospective security of the country. RAWALPINDI: District Ad- Revenue Punjab took sol- covered in 2020-21. Under students”, she added. generate The total estimated cost RAWALPINDI: August 14 re- ministration Jhelum show- id steps and succeeded to the agriculture income tax of Diamer Basha Dam pro- minds us of the ing extraordinary perfor- recover the outstanding on the basis of local assess- 4,500mw ject is Rs.1406, 122 million renewal of the mance, managed to recover amount during 2020-21. ment, District Administra- 2 week kids’ Enquiry which includes PC-I (acqui- covenant that outstanding amount to the Furthermore, office of Addi- tion Jhelum succeeded to painting power tune of Rs 801.78 million tional Deputy Commission- enhance the locally assessed Edhi Ambulance...... 115 sition of land & resettle- our forefathers ment Rs. 175,436 million, made at the time pending since 2017-18 on er Revenue also undertook demand for year 2020-21 by classes in PIA Flight Info...... 114 the account of deficient inspection of manual ‘Mau- almost 400 percent as com- Shaheen Hanif PC-I (Dam Part Rs. 479,686 of the founding PIA Cargo...... 9280979 million while cost for PC-I of this country.Imran Khan amount of taxes. zas’ in district Jhelum and pared to previous years and full swing Railway Inquiry...... 117 ISLAMABAD: The installed (Power Generation Facili- has emerged as the leader of The deficient amount of found out deficient amount also recovered Rs 2.03 mil- ISLAMABAD:A two-week taxes paid under stamp du- of mutations fees to the tune lion, he added. Railway Exchange9270831-5 capacity of Diamer Bhasha ties yet to be approved) is the Muslim Ummah with his long kids’ painting class- Dam will be 4,500 Mega Rs. 751,000 million. brilliant leadership skills and ties and Capital Value Tax of Rs 2.98 million which Moreover, he informed WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 es are in full swing here Watt (MW), which will gen- Similarly, the amount spent determination. This was stat- (CVT) on immovable prop- is subsequently recovered that under water charges, at Hunerkada College of CAA...... 9281092 erate 18,100 Gigawatt hours by previous governments ed by Nazim Khan, District erty from City Housing So- and deposited in national District Administration Visual and Performing Arts (GWh) power annually. The on the Dam is Rs. 86,685 Chief Organizer, Punjabi Pa- ciety, Jhelum. exchequer. Besides, under successfully recovered all ensuring to showcase the gross storage capacity of the million under acquisition khtunIttehad and PTI Lead- According to a district ad- stamp duty, Rs 475.35 mil- the assessed water charges hidden talent of children. project will be 8.1 Million of land & resettlement er, in a special talk on the ministration spokesman, lion had also been recov- as communicated by irriga- Director Hunerkada Amna Acre Feet (MAF) with live (AL&R) since 2009-10 while occasion of Pakistan Day. Na- Rs 13.31 million had also ered during 2020-21 against tion/Small Dams Organisa- Shah told APP that every child storage capacity of 6.4 MAF. present government has zim Khan stressed that tol- been recovered on account the target of Rs 472.215 and tion to the tune of Rs 0.83 is an artist and Hunerkada was The official information re- spent Rs. Rs. 30273 million erance and respect should of deficient amount of taxes under mutation fees alone, million in 2020-21. making efforts to learn them vealed that Diamer Basha under AL&R and Rs. 51555 be kept in mind in political paid under stamp duties and Rs 146.51 million was re- Cumulatively, during last the basics of creative artwork. Dam project which is ex- million under dam part. The differences and in order to CVT pending on various in- covered during last financial financial year, District Ad- She said a total of 40 students pected to be completed by total amount of Rs. 116,158 satisfy our ego by promoting struments for dacades. year against the target of ministration Jhelum recov- were taking part in a two- Hospitals April, 2029. million has been spent un- bigotry, sectarianism and Deputy Commission- Rs 217.201 million which is ered/generated Rs 629.29 week long course. She said er Jhelum, Rao Pervaiz transaction based. million and deposited to the CMH...... 5611111 Diamer Basha Dam is being der AL&R and Rs. 51,555 extremism we are actually that high skilled professional constructed on River Indus million under dam part. strengthening the enemy. Akhtar and Additional Dep- Under agriculture income national exchequer. MH...... 561116 artists were conducting these courses. She said that on Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 completion, of course, certif- DHQ...... 5556311-4 India should end icates would be issued to the RGH...... 9290301-7 participants. Amna said that Holy Family...... 9290322-7 the course was focused on the perpetual agony of basic principles of painting PIMS...... 9261170-79 including composition, warm Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 Kashmiris in IIOJK and cool colors. Shifa International.4603666 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Member National The participants would also Assembly Muhammad Sana Ullah Masti Khel has said In- impart training about differ- dia should stop human rights violations in Indian illegally ent themes and materials, occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to relieve the be- like how to paint with acryl- sieged Kashmiris from perpetual agony. Talking to APP, ic and watercolors. She said he said Kashmiri nation’s sacrifices and protracted strug- that these classes are spe- gles against Indian occupation had shown that they were cially designed for children near to achieve their destination. to learn and explore creat- Departments He said at this stage it's the moral duty of the world com- ing art. She said that paint- munity to raise voice for Kashmiri people of IIOJK who ing classes would continue CDA...... 9221334-43 were facing unprecedented brutalities of Indian occupa- till August 9.– APP CDA...... 9208301-04 tion forces. Replying to a question, he said Pakistan would Met Office...... 9250360-6 continue its political, diplomatic, and moral support to the Magistrates people of IIOJK for the realization of their inalienable right RDA...... 5555864 to self-determination. Indian government under Prime deputed to TMA...... 5770886 Minister Narendra Modi regime on August 5, 2018 had Cantonment Board 9270151-3 stripped off the special status of the IIOJK and revoked check hoarding the article 370 and 35-A of its constitution rendering a ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad separate status to the occupied valley, he said. Capital Territory (ICT) ad- He added that since then a continuous lockdown across ministration has deputed 14 the valley was enforced making it a two year long siege of assistant commissioners and ISLAMABAD: Chairman Standing Committee Rana Qasim Noon, CEO Media Sanefar Usman Usmani IIOJK without any respite leaving the Kashmiri masses in magistrates in various locali- and others are posing for group photograph after ceremony of celebrities Primer League. –DNA a pathetic and destitute condition. – APP ties to check prices of various commodities. An official of the ICT administration, while Complaints talking to APP, said the local administration was closely Water Tanker Service COVID-19 SOP’s: administration seals 179 shops monitoring the hoarding of E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 essential food items. G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 Chief Traffic Officer (CTP) Rawalpindi Rai Mazhar Iqbal had directed the Traffic Wardens to issue challan He said the shopkeepers G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, slips to bikers, motorists and the drivers of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) for not wearing face masks were strictly directed to dis- play the price list at promi- H-8...... 9266316 He informed that Traffic Police ures issued by the government adopt all possible precautionary Meanwhile, Chief Traffic Of- nent place of their shops. He Wapda Islamabad....9217579 Khayam Abbasi Rawalpindi and Regional Trans- to contain spread of coronavirus. measures against coronavirus as ficer (CTP) Rawalpindi Rai said 25 mobile shops were Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 port Authority also conducted The DC urged the citizens to implementation of SOPs is inevita- Mazhar Iqbal had directed the also set up in various areas to RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Dis- raids at public transport and ble to control spread of the virus. Traffic Wardens to issue chal - provide essential items to the trict Administration, on the di- imposed fines amounting to Rs Necessary action was also being lan slips to bikers, motorists people at subsidized rates. Islamabad rectives of Deputy Commission- 620,600 on violation of SOPs taken against the violators, he and the drivers of Public Ser - The prices and hoarding Metropolitan er Rawalpindi Amir Aqiq Khan, during the period. said adding, the Delta variant vice Vehicles (PSVs) for not were being regularly checked sealed 179 shops, six snooker He said that Traffic Police checked is the fastest, fittest and most wearing face masks. under the Price Control and Corporation...... 9209224 clubs, restaurants during last sev- vehicles at different points and is- formidable version of the coro- A CTP spokesman informed that Prevention of Profiteering Potohar Town...... 9209224 en days and arrested 11 on viola- sued challans slips besides impos- navirus that causes COVID-19 CTO had directed all the circle and Hoarding Act, 1977. tion of coronavirus Standard Op- ing fines on the violators. for which special precautionary incharges, sector incharges and The assistant commis- Rawal Town...... 5773343 erating Procedures (SOPs) issued He informed that the DC had measures should be adopted by traffic wardens to penalize the sioners/price magistrates by the Punjab government. directed the Assistant Com- all the citizens. coronavirus Standard Operating persistently visiting food Wasa Water Tank According to a district administra- missioners and Magistrates to He informed that the administra- Procedures (SOPs) violators par- factories, Godown of differ- tion spokesman, the administra- remain in the field and ensure tion had launched crackdown in ticularly bikers, motorists and the ent food items, Sabzi Mandi Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 tion also imposed fines amounting strict implementation of the the entire district and action was drivers of PSVs if passengers of and other establishments to to Rs 331,000 on the violators. SOPs and other preventive meas- being taken against the violators. PSVs found without face masks. check the hoarding. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, August 16, 2021 CTP finalizes Briefs arrangements for 7th PAEC Muharram Chairman gets ‘Nishan- Staff Report e-Imtiaz’ RAWALPINDI: The City Traffic Police (CTP) have finalized all the arrange- DNA ments for 7th Muharram ul Harram under a comprehen- ISLAMABAD: President Is- sive traffic plan formulated lamic Republic of Pakistan, on the directives of Chief has conferred the highest Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawal- civil award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, pindi Rai Mazhar Iqbal upon Chairman Pakistan to ensure security of the Atomic Energy Commis- mourners. sion (PAEC), Muhammad According to a CTP Naeem on the auspicious spokesman, as many as occasion of Independence 200 traffic officials in- Day, the other day. cluding three DSPs, nine The conferment not only Inspectors, 124 Traffic acknowledges Muhammad Wardens and 64 Traffic As- Naeem’s meritorious contri- sistant would be on special bution for the projects of na- duty on 7th Muharram. tional interest and scientific He informed that 7th Mu- and technical achievements harram procession would during his long association at start from Sadiqabad after PAEC but also reflects the Maghrib prayer and after invaluable contribution of the passing through various Commission for the country, city roads would culminate said a news release. at Imam Bargah Qadeemi It is pertinent to mention at morning. He informed here that Muhammad Naeem that there would be a com- has already been awarded plete ban on parking of any both HI and SI earlier. It is vehicle or pushcart on the a matter of great honor for route of the procession. the Commission that this ISLAMABAD: General Manager Islamabad Serena Hotel Michel A. Galopin raising Pakistani flag on the occasion of Independence Day of The CTP had finalized a year one NI, two Hilal-e-Im- Pakistan. Islamabad Serena Hotel celebrates the Azadi Day every year with enthusiasm. The General Manager also distributed gifts and awards traffic plan for Muharram ul tiaz (HI), three Sitara-e-Im- among the staff members on the occasion. – DNA Harram under which nearly tiaz (SI), four Pride of Per- 1191 traffic officials includ- formance (PoP), and five ing nine DSPs, 72 Inspec- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (TI) have tors, 820 Traffic Wardens been awarded to scientists and 290 Traffic Assistants and engineers of PAEC. Sri Lankan students appear in were performing duties on city roads to control the traf- fic flow during Muharram. Lok Virsa to Special arrangements were remain close finalized for 7th and 10th tests to study in Pakistan Muharram processions. for 2 days He said, traffic Police Of- ficers and Wardens had also The selected students will pursue their BS, MS or PhD studies in public been directed to take action Staff Report against rules violators. Fork sector universities of Pakistan lifters would also move with ISLAMABAD: National Her- Kandy and Batticaloa Muharram processions, he itage Museum and Pakistan Zubair Ahmad The selected students will pursue informed. Monument Museum will their BS, MS or PhD studies in remain closed on August, ISLAMABAD: Over 700 Sri Lan- public sector universities of Pa- 18-19 on account of Ashu- kan students from across Sri Lan- kistan. Scholarships are offered 265 outlaws ra-e-Muharram. ka are appearing in the written in all major disciplines including According to Lok Virsa as tests being held for scholarships Medicine, Engineering, Business held during per previous practice, both to study in Pakistan’s universities Studies, Natural Sciences, Social last week museums administered at undergraduate and postgradu- Sciences, etc. by Lok Virsa, will remain ate levels. All Sri Lankan student, having the ISLAMABAD: The police closed. The museums will The scholarships are part of Paki- minimum qualification required arrested 265 outlaws during reopen with routine public stan-Sri Lanka Higher Education to take admission in undergradu- last week with huge recov- timings on Friday, August Cooperation Programme, which ate and postgraduate studies, are ery of looted items worth 20, 2021. is aimed to further strengthen the eligible for these scholarships. millions of rupees. ties between the two countries A high school diploma or equiv- The federal capital police and bring people of both the na- alent is required for admission accelerated efforts against PAL, NUML tions more closely to each other. in BS programmes. For MS pro- criminals to reduce crimes ink MoU to The tests are being conducted by grammes, students should have in the city, said SSP (op- the Higher Education Commission a four-year undergraduate degree erations) Dr Syed Mustafa co-op in field (HEC) of Pakistan in collaboration or Bachelor’s and Master’s degree Tanweer in a news release with Pakistan High Commission (16 years of education). Similarly on Sunday. Following direc- of knowledge Colombo and University Grants for PhD studies, students should tions of Inspector General Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka have a Master’s or MPhil degree of Police Islamabad Qazi in three cities including Colombo, (18 years of education). Jamil ur Rehman and Dep- DNA uty Inspector General of Police (Operations) Afzaal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ahmad Kausar, he said that Academy of Letters (PAL) UAD, PMAS Punjab Arts Council arranges renewed efforts were made and National Universi- and police achieved remark- ty of Modern Languages AAUR ink MoU for able success. (NUML) Sunday signed a SSP (Operations) told that, Memorandum of Under- naat, qirat competition 24 arrested culprits were standing (MoU) to cooper- mutual cooperation involved in dacoity, robbery, ate in the field of promotion Role of every class and institution is important in car/motorcycle theft while of knowledge, literature and 18 were absconders. Com- research. development of Pakistan: Seemabia Tahir plete challans of 192 cases Under the MoU, both in- imparted training in technical for the children of madras- Muhammad Farooq, Qari were sent to concerned stitutions will assist each Shaheen Hanif as well as scientific education sas so that they also devel- Ami Iqbal and Hafiz Mohsin courts, he added. other in giving internships, along-with religious education op self-confidence in them. Ali adjudged Qirat Compe- Syed Mustafa Tanweer fur- book digitization and Infor- RAWALPINDI: Member Pun- so that they can achieve suc- Director Arts Council Waqar tition while Prof. Syed Asad ther stated that ICT Police mation Technology, said a jab Assembly Seemabia Tahir cess in the hereafter as well Ahmed in his address said Ali, Syed Zeeshan Bukhari, had launched a special cam- press release issued here. has said that the role of every as in worldly life and play that Arts Council has includ- Amir Mushtaq and Prof. Za- paign against drug sellers/ Chairman PAL Prof Dr class and institution is impor- their role in the development ed all sections in the celebra- heer Abbas Qadari adjudged bootleggers for eliminating Yousuf Khushk and Major tant in the development and of Pakistan. tions of Pakistan’s independ- Naat Competition. The win- the menace from the city. General (R) Muhammad Jaf- prosperity of the country. Naheed Manzoor said that ence. He thanked the guests ners of the both competitions During this campaign, the far, Rector, NUML signed both sides agreed to create She said this while address- extra-curricular activities for coming to the Council. were awarded participation police nabbed 42 accused the MoU. Khayam Abbasi joint research venture in ing as a chief guest on the should be made compulsory Qari Zeeshan Haider, Qari certificates and shields. and recovered 25,745 grams The signing ceremony was agricultural, animal and vet- occasion of Hassan Qiraat hashish, 11,630 gram her- also attended by Muhammad RAWALPINDI: A memoran- erinary sciences especially and Naat competition among oine 260 gram ice and 61 Asim Butt, Director/Chief Ed- dum of understanding was in Agronomy, Entomology, the students of madrassas itor Akhtar Raza Saleemi, Ed- wine bottles from them. 31 signed between the Universi- animal husbandry and an- under the auspices of Punjab accused were also held for itor Urdu, Mir Nawaz Solangi, ty of Agriculture Dera Ismail imal medicines to address Arts Council in connection Assistant Director (S&A), M having illegal weapons and Khan and Pir Mehr Ali Shah the issues of the sector. The with the Independence Day recovered 28 pistols one Masood Iqbal Hashmi, Man- Arid Agriculture University varsities will also collaborate celebrations. Seemabia Tahir ager Programs, Fiza Gul, Kalashnikov and one rifle, Rawalpindi here in Rawal- in arranging the seminars, said that the students must be 179 round and one dagger Programme Coordinator and pindi. The universities will providing internship opportu- convinced of that after which Ammar Ali Yasir attended the from them, the SSP main- now extend coordination and nities for students and faculty Pakistan came to existence tained. ceremony, Numal Universi- mutual cooperation in the exchange. Director Admin- and the Muslims who were ty, Dr Zubair Iqbal, Pro-rec- He emphasized that po- fields of interest. The docu- istration of UAD, Mr. Farjad persecuted during the migra- lice accelerated its efforts tor Research and Strategic ment was signed by the Vice Sikandar Saddozai, Coordina- tion stand in awe. She said Affairs, Brigadier Salman against criminals and 150 Chancellor of the UAD, Prof. tor Agriculture Department that madrassas have as much accused involved in crimes Ahmed, Director Academics, Dr. Masroor Elahi Babar (TI) Mr. Muhammad Umair Sard- responsibility in the prosper- Dr Safir Awan, Pro-rector of different nature were also and Vice Chancellor of Pir ar, Director External linkages ity of Pakistan as any other arrested. Academics, Dr Sofia Lodhi, Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agricul- (PMAS–AAUR) Dr. Saqib educational institution. Dean of Language, Dr Zafar Tanweer reiterated that ture University Dr. Qamr Uz Majeed and other staff was She further said that stu- criminal elements would Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Zaman. As per agreement, present at the occasion. dents of madrassas should be Dr Bushra Parveen, Assistant not be spared and those in- Professor and Imran Ahmed, volved in such acts would Assistant Director attended have to face action as per this important event. law. He has also appealed the cit- Students from Balochistan visit Parliament House izens to cooperate with the PR retrieves The ongoing study tour of the students from Balochistan was very encouraging and will help them police in curbing activities 442.90 acquainted with the country’s critical national issues and affairs, says Sanjrani of such elements. – APP acres land ni noted. can be taken advantage of not only country. visit to Iran, Sanjrani apprised the Shujaat Hamza “Development of Gawadar is imper- to change the destiny of Balochistan The Acting President remarked that students that detailed consultation RDA deposits ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rail- ative for the prosperity of the coun- but also to bring growth and prosper- it was the shared responsibility of all on the aforementioned issues was crosses ways (PR) has retrieved an ISLAMABAD: The Acting President try. He maintained that people from ity to the entire country. “Steps are of us to convince the world that the held with the newly elected Presi- area of 442.90 acres of com- of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanj- all over the country would come to being taken to promote education in people of Balochistan were progres- dent of Iran. He informed that six $2 billion mercial and residential land rani, received a 100-member delega- Balochistan, and this Province will Balochistan. Soon universities will sive and would work hard to find new trade routes on the border were in its anti-encroachment tion of students from seven districts be at the forefront in coming days”, be set up in Chaghi and Gawadar ar- avenues for development. also identified during the meeting drive conducted during last of Balochistan here at Parliament he maintained. eas of Balochistan province so that While lauding the premier Imran with the newly elected President News Desk three years across the coun- House on Saturday. The Acting Pres- Muhammad Sadiq Sanjarani said the people there can get higher ed- Khan efforts for Balochistan devel- of Iran. Sanjrani assured the dele- try. Regular anti-encroach- ident welcomed the students and un- that full utilization of natural re- ucation”, he informed. He said that opment, Sanjrani underlined that gation that a Permanent solution ISLAMABAD: Minister ment operations are being derlined that Balochistan is on the sources and promoting education Balochistan has vast investment op- the Prime Minister of Pakistan is for electricity and water would be of State for Information carried out at all railway path of development and prosperity. is essential for the development portunities, and efforts should also paying particular attention to the de- sorted out in a year. and Broadcasting Farrukh divisions with assistance of The successful completion of CPEC and prosperity of Balochistan. He be made for enhancing trade and velopment and riches of Balochistan, While replying to a question, the Habib on Sunday said the Railways Police and District projects will bring development and added that Balochistan is rich in investment in the Province. We have which is why projects worth billions Acting President said that with the Roshan Digital Account Administrations, an official prosperity for the Balochistan Prov- natural resources, and the people to work hard, diligently and honestly of rupees have been approved dur- cost of Rs. 18 billion, Gawadar would (RDA) crossed the histori- in the Ministry of Railways ince and the whole nation. “Being of Balochistan, especially the edu- for the development and prosperity ing his tenure, inter alia, including soon be connected to the National cal milestone of $2 billion told APP on Sunday. the future of the Nation, the young cated youth, can benefit from CPEC of our country and especially for roads, the establishment of higher grid. Furthermore, with the installa- in deposits. Giving division wise details, generation should step up and play projects. Addressing the students, Balochistan, Sanjrani further add- education institutions and countless tion of a 50MW solar plant, the elec- In a tweet, the said the in- he said Pakistan Railways their full role in the country’s pro- Sanjrani remarked that they could ed. Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani said other projects. tricity requirement of one district crease in funds of Roshan had recovered commercial gress and prosperity”, he empha- become a valuable asset for their that the Upper House has played an Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, while could be met. For the permanent Digital Accounts during land 43.172 acres in Khy- sized while addressing the students. Province and the entire country with essential role in encouraging the giving detailed answers to the ques- solution of the water issue, a plan the last eleven months re- ber Pakhtunkhwa, 140.343 The ongoing study tour of the stu- the wealth of education. young generation and invited vari- tions regarding power outages and would be put in place to desalinate flected the confidence of acres in Punjab, 138.33 dents from Balochistan was very Highlighting the importance of Ga- ous delegations to acquaint the stu- water issues, said that steps are salted water, he informed. There are overseas Pakistanis in the acres in Sindh and 7 6.085 encouraging and will help them ac- wadar, Sanjrani underscored that dents with the work of Parliament being taken to solve the problems vast opportunities to generate elec- leadership and prudent acres in Balochistan. – APP quainted with the country’s critical the development of the country is House so that the students can be of electricity and water in Gawa- tricity from alternative sources in policies of Prime Minister national issues and affairs, Sanjra- interlinked with Gawadar, which prompted to enter the politics of the dar. While referencing his recent the Province. Sanjrani pointed out. Imran Khan. Monday, August 16, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily PDM’s fate Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti FATF compliance Deputy Editor: Abid Raza PPOSITION parties trying to breathe some life into AKISTAN has worked incessantly to comply with the the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) might Member APNS / ABC Certified requirements laid down by FATF—the government O just as well have been flogging a dead horse because Vol: 02 Issue: 87 P has passed through impactful legislative reforms, the same kind of sabre rattling that they employed when Email: [email protected] tightened financial controls and kept up active communica- PDM was born is no longer going to have the same effect Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 tion with the international body. This effort has been recog- on the government. Indeed, the time when it seemed that Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad nised by FATF; the regional body of FATF, in its follow-up the 10-party opposition roller coaster, which was holding im- report published on Thursday, stated that Pakistan was pressive rallies up and down the country, was on a collision now in the top tier of countries that have achieved a rating course with the government is long gone. And now whenev- of compliant/largely compliant. The Asia Pacific Group, in er they try to take centre stage in the news cycle they are its third Mutual Evaluation Report (MER), has found that only likely to raise more questions about the difference of out of 40 recommendations, Pakistan has been declared opinion about the way forward between the many parties compliant or largely compliant on 35 recommendations in that make up the alliance; and in the case of PML-N the order to combat money laundering and terror financing. breakdown within the party as well. These findings have led Pakistan to have an improved rating on The biggest sticking point is of course Mian Nawaz Sharif’s four more of the 40 recommendations, leaving three require- aggressive posturing which the PPP, known for its penchant for moving pieces on the board as opposed to direct confron- ments partially compliant and only two being non-compliant. tations, finds more than a little awkward. Later it turned out Pakistan has been ranked largely compliant in all the big six that even PML-N’s senior leaders were completely unaware recommendations of FATF, which are difficult to implement. that Nawaz Sharif had planned to drop a big bomb in the Gu- However, despite these positive developments, Pakistan has jranwala rally, which is why the cleavage that emerged within still been retained in the ‘Enhanced Follow up’ category. The the party was not entirely surprising. country is still on the grey list and must continue to report For Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Shahbaz Sharif to think that back to APG on progress to strengthen its implementation they can pick up where the movement left off, as if nothing has of AML/CFT measures, considering we have been seen to be happened, is asking for too much. There is no question now of lagging behind on the risk assessment of financial groups—al- the PTI administration facing anymore unpleasant headwinds though this does not even specifically tie in with AML itself. during the remainder of its term. Therefore the opposition Compared to other G20 countries, Pakistan ranked only low- would be better advised to invest its energies in papering over er than the UK, Italy and Saudi Arabia. There is no logical its own cracks and limiting its criticism to government policy. explanation for why Pakistan should be retained on the grey Truth be told, PDM has already died its natural death. Now, list, considering there are many countries with far worse re- keeping it alive by force can serve the purpose of optics, but cords that are not given the same treatment. Only a few for- beyond that it has no intrinsic value left. Its brand has been malities are left for Pakistan to become fully compliant—we damaged and its credibility lost. And if Shahbaz joins it and could not have done more to appease FATF. The only conclu- Maryam has reservations, then Nawaz Sharif will also not sion behind this retaining is the play of politics in FATF and back it and it will only deepen the divide within and among international bodies. Nevertheless, Pakistan should not pay opposition parties. PDM does not have much of a future. heed to this and complete its commitments for its own sake. At last, the world wakes up to climate change OR many climate scientists and activists, the experienced unprecedented floods, resulting in mudslides, tional community, are ill-equipped to address. Hafed Al-Ghwell conclusions in the latest Intergovernmental Pan - destruction of infrastructure, and the disruption of lives and Some of these risks are not shared by oil-producing na- F el on Climate Change were no surprise. Drawn livelihoods. All these now visible changes are occurring at tions that have so far escaped the worst of the pandem- from more than 14,000 scientific studies, it is the most a time when the world is more than 1°C warmer than when ic-induced global downturn. However, the conclusions comprehensive depiction yet of a planet in peril as in - we began burning fossil fuels. Extrapolating from the latest drawn in the IPCC report mean that planned long-term tensifying climate change continues to alter the natural findings, it is likely the world will experience exponentially global energy transitions that strike at the core of the re- world. The report concluded that human activity was worse climate-related disasters unless significant action is gion’s hydrocarbon industries will be accelerated. In oth- solely to blame for global temperatures rising faster taken now. Climate change has ceased to be a nebulous er words, the world is likely to arrive at “peak oil” a lot than at any time over the last two millennia. doom-laden phenomenon coming at some indeterminate sooner than anticipated as new investments go towards We are now on an irreversible path to average global tem- future date. We are living through it now. alternatives and subsidization of lifestyle changes to meet peratures rising by nearly 2°C in the next two decades even More frequent and extreme heatwaves will become common new, more urgent, and ambitious climate goals. if we accelerate climate action plans, slash greenhouse gas even in places with little or no experience of them, such as It remains to be seen whether governments will revisit cli- emissions and eliminate fossil fuels. The damning assess- Asia, Europe, and North America. In the Middle East and mate goals, set new ambitions, and re-commit themselves to ment sent shockwaves throughout the world. There is a North Africa, where extreme poverty has doubled and near- confront what is increasingly becoming an inevitable future. palpable sense of urgency among governments to prioritize ly 20 percent subsist on less than $2 a day, a hotter planet That litmus test will have to wait a few months for the 2021 climate change mitigation, and extend adequate funding to will exacerbate existing socioeconomic challenges. Climate United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glas- the developing world to assist with similar measures. disasters will compound already heightened risks of perpet- gow, Scotland. So far, current voluntary pledges will fall far Usually, there are muted reactions to climate change publi- ual instability. A fumbled response to the COVID-19 pan- short of keeping temperature rises under 2°C and the IPCC cations such as the IPCC report. Governments have tradi- demic is thwarting much-needed economic growth, which report has added more pressure on governments to take far tionally meandered between indifference, and perfunctory could have addressed rising unemployment, funded critical more drastic steps. For the Arab world, accelerated climate gestures informed by the complexities of public policy, the socioeconomic transformations, and ultimately sparked a action will create a two-track response. Developing countries The consequences of absence of jurisdiction or accountability when it comes to divergence from the traditional dependence on fossil fuels. in the region will have to make their assessments in terms of climate change mitigation, and global mistrust of govern- The consequences of unmitigated climate change will up- what changes they can make to contribute to global climate unmitigated climate ments creating new barriers to effective climate action. end most of the region’s developing countries, mostly popu- goals, and how much funding they will require, which will Additionally, the world has often struggled to imagine the lated by those who will be unable to adapt as temperatures then be borrowed from the wealthier nations. Those wealthi- change will upend most catastrophic consequences of runaway global warming. soar. Already, more than a third of heat-related deaths in the er countries will have to speed up their transformation plans Such scenarios, which are often described in graphic detail world are attributable to climate change. This is extremely even more to compensate for revenues from fossil fuel. of the region’s developing by climate scientists, tended to be too improbable to be ef- concerning especially for the Arab world’s poor, who have This creates a divergence of policies at a time when en- fective inducements for us to change our behavior. little choice but to engage in strenuous activity outside in hanced regional cooperation is needed to ensure neigh- countries, mostly However, the past two years have delivered numerous signs extreme heatwaves. Extreme weather events are already boring countries are working in lockstep and sharing the that our planet is treading dangerously in uncharted wa- known to worsen the conditions that perpetuate the cycli- burden of preventing runaway climate change. Working uni- populated by those who ters. Heatwaves continue to bake parts of the world, fueling cal nature of poverty since the poor will need increasing laterally will widen existing gaps, which will lead to wealthi- wildfires from California to Siberia and Turkey to Algeria. amounts of capital and resources to recover. Essentially, er Arab nations becoming the primary destination of choice will be unable to adapt Reduced rainfall has led to dried-up lakes and rivers, wors- failing to act now, given the warnings and visible signs of a for climate refugees fleeing uninhabitable regions, and con- ening food and water insecurity in some of the world’s most planet in peril, will intensify most of the region’s ills, pro- flicts sparked by food and water scarcity. as temperatures soar impoverished regions. Countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia ducing new challenges that governments, and the interna- – Courtesy: Arab News Uzbekistan’s ten commandments for connectivity It is “Bible of Commercial Diplomacy” which eschews con- the development of advanced “Integrative Transport rorism, extremism and transnational crime including Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan spiracies, conflicts and contradictions and promotes spir- System (ITS)” and befitting propositions of energy infra - cyberspace. He presented Multidimensional Strategy its of cooperation, coordination and collaboration among structure. He also used holistic approach and dissemina - (MS) to counter all these looming threats to human the main stakeholder in the region. It is a “Das Kapital” for tion of “Effective Communication Theory” to translate existence, prosperity and sovereignty through “Joint modern era in which rights are protected through devel- deities and traditions of common heritage to promote Anti-Drug Action Plan” with the help of UN Office on opment orientations, regulatory bodies and investments spirits of cooperation in both the regions. It is indeed Drugs and Crime. He was of the opinion that joint ef - are made to bring comforts in the lives of common people. a new “Grand Diagnostic Dialogue (GDD)” which would forts should be started in the fight against terrorism. It is a new “Magna Carta” for the 21 century in which be transformed into specific programs and projects for He envisioned holistic approach to eradicate menace equity of finances creates equitable business proposi - the creation of new jobs and achieving of stability and of terrorism through the help of regional experts. As tions and sustainable partnerships for all the regional sustainability of regional economies. As an expert “Ju - a “True Lover” and “Protectionist” of nature, environ - countries. It is an “Aurora Supercomputer” to stimulate rist” the President Mirziyoyev suggested to initiate joint ment, ecology and biodiversity the president Mirzi - digitalization in the region to enhance virtual connec - study for the formulation and conclusion of multilateral yoyev suggested taking all possible measures to miti - tivity and provide platform of locomotive of economic agreement of economic cooperation among all the re - gate devastating effects of climate change which has cooperation between the two regions of Central Asia gional countries. As a “Passionate Champion” of modern already produced havocs in terms of water scarcity, air and South Asia. It is a comprehensive outline of digital logistics and integrative transportation system the Uz- and environment pollution, soil degradation and deser - transformation, techniques of survives and thrives in an bek president suggested to start trans-regional railway tification. As a “Beautifier” of natural beauty and tour - era of mass extinction. It is a new version of “Neo-Mal - project of “Termez-Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar” and ism potential the President Mirziyoyev showcased eco - thusian Theory” which argues that food security and termed it real architecture of the interconnection be - nomic value of regional tourism which would be utilized sustainable development are intrinsically linked. It for - tween Central Asia and South Asia. It will full realize the in creation of new jobs, increase in revenues, GDPs, As a “Practitioner of mulates a holistic approach by involving all main region - transit potential of the entire region having shortest and GNPs and of course grand benching mark of cultural al as well as global stakeholders to devise a joint de - smoothest route of regional connectivity. diplomacy in the days to come. Reality” the president velopment research to institutionalize usage and utility Moreover, it is a time and cost effective project for As a “Guru” of international marketing and advertising of advanced technologies and of course implementation transporting goods between South Asia and Europe the President Mirziyoyev pinpointed structural reforms Mirziyoyev coined of industrial cooperation. It is a “Grand Green Book” through Central Asia and Commonwealth nations. and integrative steps for the development of regional of simulation of green development in Central Asia It would be inclusive economic development project tourism in terms of recognizable travel brands with ele - practical contribution of and South Asia which has now instrumental to human of both the regions. Moreover, it would be revival of ments of attractiveness and affordability, and safe routes development orientation survival, productive channels, booming trade and com - ancient Northern trade route of “Uttarapatha” which in the ongoing human sage of COVID-19 with various merce and maintenance of appropriate balance between used to connect Indo-Gangetic Plain with the Southern variants. He suggested developing a comprehensive pop- and institutionalization of “Divine and Development”. territories of Eurasian continent through the historic ular program with the framework of the World Tourism It is a new “Blue Book” of tourism to promote “Sus - cities of Taxila, Garndhara and Termez. Furthermore, Organization for Central Asia and South Asia Regions. effective means for free tainable Tourism Supply Chain Management System proposed trans-regional railways project is fully in line As an “Applied Scientist” the President Mirziyoyev (STSCMS) between both the regions. It is a journey with the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). rightly emphasized to follow scientific ways and means movement of investments, towards beautification of collective cultures, traditions, As a “Digitalized Personality” the Uzbek President for cultural and humanitarian exchanges and coopera - brands and products. It is vivid reflection of new adven - proposed to develop specific measures to implement tion for achieving ultimate goal of trustworthy friend - good and services through tures, adjoining strategies and holy policies to promote digital connectivity in diverse fields of trade, transit ship among all the regional countries. He suggested in - tourism in the new age of “virology” in the age of dawn and border management through devising a Joint Ac - itiating joint programs for regional education, science, the development of of science and technology. It is a new “Quantum Theo - tion Strategy (JAS). culture and sports by involving and participation of ry” of scientific discipline and development to expand As an experienced “Food Economist & Technologist”, young generations. He proposed formation of a perma - advanced “Integrative scientific, cultural and humanitarian exchanges. It is President Mirziyoyev chalked out comprehensive poli - nent Youth Council of both the regions. Transport System (ITS)” also a new “Trust Receipt” of mutual trust, friendship, cies to achieve the goal of optimal food security in the As a “True Stimulator” of science and technological in - peace, stability and harmony in the entire region. It is Central Asia and South Asia. He proposed Food and novation the President Mirziyoyev highlighted strategic and befitting propositions new “Rethinking” of youth, nurturing, education and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) importance of science, technology and innovations. In value of human capital among the regional countries. to hold a meeting of the regional agriculture ministers this connection the president of Uzbekistan proposed of energy infrastructure It is a new “Newtonian Spirits” to promote science, to develop of program to overcome serious issue of “Facilitated Visa Regime (FVR)” for regional scientists technology and innovations between Central Asia and food security. As a true “Angle” of humanity, stability, and researchers. Online connectivity among the region - HILE addressing the international confer- South Asia. It is of course depiction of human surviv - security and of course peace the President Mirziyoyev al universities would also be vital for economic devel - ence “Central Asia and South Asia: regional al through scientific means, induction of modern and emphasized the need to consolidate efforts of anti-ter - oped, he further added. W interconnectedness: Challenges and oppor- smarter technologies to accelerate spells of devel - As a “True Champion” of “rational thinking” and “accu - tunities, President of Uzbekistan H.E. Shavkat Mirzi - opment in the region. It is a new “Richer, Wiser and mulate” decision making having forward looking outlook yoyev pinpointed “ten initiatives” to achieve greater Happier” thoughtfulness process in the crucial decision the President Mirziyoyev proposed formation of perma- regional connectivity. Being prominent regional ex - making for the betterment of common people to achieve nent expert pool of prominent scientists and researchers pert of Uzbekistan and CIS I term it “Ten Command - immense socio-economic prosperity and of course re - from all the regional countries to promote cooperation. ments of Modern World”. It is indeed a “Strategic gional connectivity. As a renowned “Strategist” Presi - Fallacies of religion and wrong notions of different pho - Road Map” to foster trade and commerce activities, dent of Uzbekistan H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev also sug - bias are the potential threats to regional peace and sta - joint ventures, mutual investments, new jobs and erad - gested comprehensive plans and programs to make bility that is why he strongly recommended to joint fight ication of poverty. It is a modern “Transportation Net - these ten initiatives successful. He like a “Maestro” against terrorism, extremism and radicalization through work Modeling and Calibration” to create modern, ef - of applied economics suggested creating “simulative” tolerance, education and scientific thinking. ficient and safe transport and logistics infrastructure and “supportive” mechanism and conditions to foster To conclude rapidly changing socio-economic orienta - in Central Asia and South Asia. It is a “Blue Print” development of economic ties and mutual investments tions, geopolitical conditionality and last but not geo-po - of socio-economic prosperity, massive industrializa - between Central Asia and South Asia. litical compulsions there is an urgent need to start new tion, persuasion of green energies, sincere efforts of As a “Practitioner of Reality” the president Mirziyoyev journey towards greater regional cooperation, coordina - de-carbonization, formation of economic and logistic coined practical contribution of development orienta- tion, collaboration and connectivity in which President corridors, paradigm shift in trade tariffs, integrative tion and institutionalization of effective means for free of Uzbekistan H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev ten initiatives mechanism of preferential and free trade. movement of investments, good and services through may be act as “ten commandments” of modern world. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, August 16, 2021 Briefs Taliban in NBP win Mari Petroleum full control Afghan From Page 01 forces were responsible for team in security. But later, a spokes- Islamabad man tweeted that Taliban Azadi Hockey Cup 2021 forces should enter areas deserted by Afghan forces From Page 01 It is very encouraging to see corporate sector organizations such as Mari Petroleum in order to maintain law and Ahmad Wali Massoud, order. The Taliban issued a Abdul Latif Pedram, and coming forward to help out our National Sport. With these sincere efforts, the day is statement under the “Islam- Khalid Noor,” Pakistan’s ic Emirate of Afghanistan” Special Representative for not far when we will be in a position to regain our former glory in Hockey banner saying the group Afghanistan Mohammad has now been permitted to Sadiq wrote on his Twitter enter Kabul. Meanwhile, handle. He said that mat- Afghan leaders have creat- ters of mutual interest will ed a coordination council to be discussed during the Af- meet with the Taliban and ghan political leadership’s manage the transfer of the visit.Matters of mutual power, after the religious interest will be discussed militia’s lightening offensive durimg the Afghan politi- swept to the capital, Kabul. cal leadership’s visit. In a statement posted on so- While the objectives of cial media by former president the arrival remain un- Hamid Karzai, he said the clear, chances of dialogue body will be lead by the head seem certain amid the of the High Council for Nation- rapidly changing situation al Reconciliation, Abdullah in Afghanistan due to the Abdullah, as well as the lead- continuous Taliban gains er of Hizb-e-Islami, Gulbudin against the security forces. Hekmatyar, and himself. The statement said the move was Pakistan “to prevent chaos and reduce the suffering of the people,” supports and to manage peace and a “peaceful transfer.” peace in... Ghani’s departure from office was one of the key demands of the Taliban in rom age F P 01 months of peace talks with how they resolve the is - the government, but he had sue. He, however, add - stubbornly clung to power. ed that Afghan people In just over a week, the wanted peace, stability Taliban have carried out a and protection of their lightning sweep of the coun- rights. They did not try, with troops incapable of want displacement, said holding onto territory with- Qureshi adding that out US military support. the process of dialogue The insurgents said they should move forward. want a “peaceful transfer” within the next few days, FM two decades after US-led forces toppled it in the wake discusses RAWALPINDI: Players on National Bank Hockey team in a group photo with Dr Fehmida Mirza Federal Minister for Inter provincial Coordination of the September 11, 2001 after winning Azadi Cup Hockey tournament. NBP defeated Wapda on penalties. – DNA attacks. The group ordered situation... in sports and we are getting (MPCL) Management and ganizations such as Mari nament title. In an exciting with the intention of rein- its fighters earlier Sunday Special Corre- one step behind, she said their former Managing Di- Petroleum coming forward final match NBP downed vigorating interest in na- not to enter the capital, From Page 01 spondent at the closing ceremony of rector Lt Gen (R) Ishfaq to help out our National Wapda by 3-2 on penalty tional sport. “Within a short saying the remnants of the During the call, the For- the 1st Mari Petroleum Aza- Nadeem Ahmed for their Sport. With these sincere shoots, as both teams man- span of two years, MPCL government’s forces were eign Minister reviewed ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- di Hockey Cup at the Mari efforts to revive the game efforts, the day is not far aged to score two goals Hockey Team managed to responsible for security. But the rapidly evolving situ- ister for Inter Provincial Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park of field hockey in the coun- when we will be in a posi- each on the completion of win the 1st Chief Minister later, a spokesman tweeted ation in Afghanistan with Coordination (IPC) Dr Feh- on Sunday. try while creating a sense tion to regain our former two halves. Punjab Gold Hockey Cup that Taliban forces should Secretary Raab. Reiterat- mida Mirza has said that Pa- Dr Fehmida flanked by Pa- of ownership and pride glory in Hockey. On the occasion, Faheem in 2020, beating the top- enter areas deserted by ing Pakistan’s steadfast kistan lacks a well governed kistan Hockey Federation amongst the citizens during Meanwhile, National Bank Haider, Managing Director/ ranked local teams. Pres- Afghan forces in order to support for a peaceful sports system like there President Brig r Khalid the tournament. of Pakistan (NBP) clinched CEO of Mari Petroleum said ently MPCL hockey team maintain law and order. settlement, the Foreign was in the other countries. Sajjad Khokhar also lauded “It is very encouraging to the inaugural Mari Petrole- Mari Petroleum formed its is ranked Number 5 in the Minister stated that the “The world was advancing Mari Petroleum Company’s see corporate sector or- um Azadi Cup Hockey Tour- own hockey team in 2018, National Rankings. Pak-Turkey latest situation in Afghan- istan required internation- ties a force al community’s consist- ent engagement with the of peace Afghan leaders to ensure Thai protesters clash with a peaceful and stable Af- rom age ghanistan. The Foreign F P 01 He said Pakistan was one Minister expressed the police at anti-PM rally of the biggest markets of hope that the Afghan Turkish defence products. leaders would take ad- than 7,300 deaths. male protester told a crowd At protests on Tuesday and He said the collaboration vantage of international Agencies On Saturday, Bangkok Post of several hundred people. Wednesday in the same for construction of Milgem convergence in support of reported that Thanpuying- Demonstrators attempted area, police used water can- Class Corvettes would not peace and reconciliation BANGKOK: Three protest- BoonruenChoonhavan, the to march on Prayut’s resi- non, tear gas and rubber only enhance the capability process. The Foreign Min- ers are injured when Thai widow of former Prime dence inside a military bar- bullets, and some demon- of Pakistan Navy rather it ister also apprised Sec- police fired tear gas and Minister ChatichaiChoon- racks holding a large banner strators threw firecrack- was great moment to fur- retary Raab of Pakistan’s rubber bullets at a Bangkok havan died of COVID-19 at that read, “Prayuth must ers at officers. Bangkok ther cement the bilateral efforts to fully facilitate Uzbek-Russian rally, as coronavirus cases the age of 101. get out immediately.” police, facing accusations ties. He also appreciated the evacuation of person- soar and anger builds about The sluggish rollout of Police used barbed wire and of heavy-handedness, have the role of all stakeholders nel and staff of diplomatic Prime Minister Prayuth Thailand’s vaccination pro- rows of shipping containers insisted their approach is in Presidents discuss for timely achieving the ma- missions, international Chan-ocha’s handling of the gramme and financial pain to block their path while of- line with the law and urged jor milestone despite COV- organizations, media and pandemic. from restrictions is heap- ficers fired tear gas, rubber people not to jeopardise ID-19 challenges. others, as requested. Afghan situation For the third day in a ing political pressure on bullets and water cannon. public health and safety. The president told the audi- Drawing the attention of week, protesters and po- the prime minister. Deputy National Police “There is clear evidence TASHKENT: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan ence that in current world af- Secretary Raab to UK’s lice clashed on Friday, Protesters gathered in spokesman Kissana- that some people among ShavkatMirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with fairs, the morality was taking decision to retain Pa- while the kingdom grap- Bangkok at a major inter- Phathanacharoen said pro- the protest group have con- President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. This second position to vested in- kistan on the Red List, pled with its worst virus section by Victory Mon- testers targeted officers tracted COVID-19,” Metro- was reported by the Kremlin press service. The heads of terests, but he believed that Foreign Minister Qureshi outbreak so far and regis - ument, defying a ban on with ping pong bombs, politan Police Bureau chief Uzbekistan and Russia thoroughly discussed the develop- a new world era was emerg- expressed the hope that tered a new daily high of public gatherings, and set slingshots, bricks, and fire- PhukphongPhongpetra told ment of the situation in Afghanistan. With this in mind, it ing where the morality the UK would revisit its 23,418 infections. fire to sacks of rotting fruit crackers. Fourteen motor- reporters on Friday. was agreed to intensify interaction between the relevant would lead the nations. And decision in the light of Cases were slightly lower to symbolise the economic bikes were impounded, he A young protester who ministries and departments of Russia and Uzbekistan. that is where the role of Pa- the data shared with the on Saturday at more than hardship of farmers. said. At least three protest- blew his own hand off while The press service of the President of Uzbekistan said in a kistan and Turkey becomes relevant UK authorities. 22,000 and 217 new deaths, “These fruits can’t be sold ers were injured including throwing a firework during statement that during the conversation the issues of fur- important, he remarked. The Foreign minister re- bringing the country’s total because of government fail- youth activist Thanat “Nat” Wednesday’s rally has test- ther development of the Uzbek-Russian relations of stra- President Alvi said under iterated the invitation to since the pandemic to more ure [to manage the virus Thanakitamnuay, an emer- ed positive for coronavirus, tegic partnership and alliance, as well as the expansion of the agreement, four Milgem his counterpart for the than 900,000, with more and the economy],” a fe- gency medical centre said. local media reported. multifaceted cooperation were discussed. The presidents corvettes would be con- next round of Enhanced will continue to maintain regular contact with each other. structed with first and third Strategic Dialogue (ESD) in Turkey and second and in Islamabad. Royals thump Warriors by 4 wickets fourth in Pakistan. He said Afghan ODI series shelved the relationship between Jutanugarn hammad Akhlaq (26 runs and scored 27* not out from two fours and a six in 13-ball SYDNEY: Australia’s scheduled one-day international se- Pakistan and Turkey was Sports Desk in 14 balls) was removed by 34 balls, to take his team stay at the crease. Soon af- ries against Afghanistan in India has been postponed, the not merely between the two pegged back their captain Imad Wasim. over the finish line with ter Azam’s departure, Sal- cricket boards of the competing countries said on Sunday, governments rather the na- MUZAFFARABAD: Mir- Shoaib Malik formed a cru- eight balls to spare. man Irshad clean bowled leaving players free to fulfil their Indian Premier League tions. President Alvi said by Hull, pur Royals down Overseas cial 45-run partnership with After being asked to bat Kamran Ghulam for 18. (IPL) commitments. The three one-dayers were supposed that the fake news phenom- Warriors by four wickets Hassan Khan to take Royals first, Warriors posted 160/9 Warriors needed their low- to take place ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup but that enon was not new rather it O’Toole on Sunday to qualify for the closer to the target. Howev- in their allotted 20 overs. er-order to stand up and tournament has now been moved to the United Arab Emir- was an old issue. LONDON: Thailand’s second Eliminator of Kash- er, Hassan lost his wicket The Warriors had a terrible Agha Salman responded ates because of the prevalence of COVID-19 in India. He said in the current world, AriyaJutanugarn saw mir Premier League (KPL). to FaizanSaleem after scor- start as they kept losing with a blistering 59-run The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) “and Cricket the knowledge was not free her three-shot overnight Chasing a target of 161 runs, ing 20 from 15 balls. Malik wickets at regular intervals knock from just 26 balls, Australia agreed to postpone the tour given the com - rather it flows as per the advantage evaporate in Sharjeel gave an ideal start got an able ally in Khushdil and were left reeling at 34/4 to take his team to com- plexities of travel, quarantine periods and a finding a vested interests. However, the third round of the to Royals as he made a brisk Shah, who scored a quick 21 in the seventh over. petitive total. Shadab Ma- suitable location for the matches given the relocation he said as per the Islamic Women’s Scottish Open 30 from just 17 balls, before from 8 balls, before he was Kamran Ghulam and Azam jeed was the pick of the of the T20 World Cup to the UAE,” the boards said in traditions, the flow of knowl- on Saturday as England’s he was dismissed by Agha caught by RummanRaees on Khan were looking set to re- bowlers for Royal with four a statement. “With the World Cup relocated from India edge should be free for ben- Charley Hull and Ryann Salman. After a quick start the bowling of Musa Khan build the innings but Azam wickets, while SameenGul to the UAE, the ACB will continue to explore the pos - efit of all. He also thanked O’Toole of the United from Royals, Warriors struck Despite Khushdil’s depar- was trapped lbw by Shadab- and Salman Irshad picked sibility of hosting a proposed T20 tri-series involving the Turkish president for States joined her at the in quick succession as Mo- ture, Malik remained calm Majeed for 20. He scored two wickets each. Australia and the West Indies.” – Agencies inviting him to attend the top of the leaderboard. inauguration ceremony. Ariya’s third round ended In his remarks, Turkish with five birdies, three bo- President Recep Tayyip Er- geys and a double-bogey. dogan said Pakistan played a All three players are nine vital role in ensuring peace under ahead of Sunday’s HUM TV wins RISJA Independence Cup Final and stability for Afghani- final round. “Today, I was and Afzal Javed was declared the stan, which had recently thinking about the out- Afzal Javed best bowler. seen an increase in conflict. come so much, I don’t On the occasion, Federal Minister He said both the countries want to miss and make ISLAMABAD: In the decisive final FawadHussain appreciated the would make all out efforts putts, and that’s why I end of first RISJA Inter-Media Inde- efforts of Rawalpindi Islamabad for Afghanistan to reach up today not playing so pendence Cup Cricket Tourna- Sports Journalists Association stability as soon as possi- well,” said Ariya. ment, Hum TV defeated Geo TV (RISJA) to organizing the won- ble. Therefore, Turkey’s “So I think tomorrow just by 9 wickets to clinch the title of derful tournament and assured all relations with Pakistan will have to go back to like yes- the tournament at National Crick- possible cooperation and said that continue,” he added. Erdo- terday or first round and et Ground Islamabad. such healthy activities should be gan said the solutions to the have good commitment and Federal Minister for Information organize among the journalists. problems in the region could not really thinking about and Broadcasting FawadHussain Federal Minister said that he wel- only be materialized with the outcome.” was the chief guest in the clos- comes this step towards involving the support of Pakistan. He Hull, who is searching for ing ceremony of the tournament media persons in healthy activ- said under first of the four her second LPGA Tour win while Chairman RISJA AbdulMo- ities on the sidelines of their de- Milgem Corvette was inau- and first since 2016, carded hi Shah, President Ayaz Akbar, manding profession. gurated for Pakistan Navy a third successive 69. Park View City CEO MianUmer “I am delighted to see the final and as per agreement, two “I’ve been feeling confi- Farooq Manan, NasGas corporate played on the Independence Day. each would be constructed dent the last six weeks ever head Ijaz Akbar, former member Winning and losing hardly matter. in Turkey and Pakistan. He since pretty much, just the of Pakistan Cricket Board Govern- What matters is that we all gath- said the steel cutting cer- couple weeks after U.S. ing Board Shakil Sheikh and other ered here to celebrate Independ- emony had taken place in Open. I feel good. I feel re- dignities were also present during ence Day. RISJA has taken a big 2019 and the project would ally good,” said Hull. the concluding ceremony. overs. Hassam Ahmed scored 25 Butt decelerated man of the final the champion of the tournament, initiative and I must congratulate complete by 2025. He said O’Toole, 34, will look to In the final of the tournament with and Shahzad Iqbal scored 16 runs match with unbeaten 53 runs. a prize money of Rs. 500,000 was the association office-bearers for Turkish defence ministry become the sixth first-time the collaboration with Park View for Geo tv while Sameer Butt bowled Federal Minister for Informa- distributed to Hum TV and Rs. making the event a big success,” has been cooperating with winner of the season with City and NassGas , Geo TV batted two wickets. In reply, Hum TV tion and Broadcasting Chaudhry 2.5 lakh to runners-up Geo TV. he added. He also hoped that RIS- numerous countries but victory on Sunday. – APP first and scored 82 runs for the loss achieved the target in the last over FawadHussain distributed prizes Sameer Butt was declared the JA would continue to host such Pakistan had a special place of six wickets in the stipulated 12 for one wicket. Hum Tv’s Sameer among the players. On becoming best batsman of the tournament events in the future. among those states. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, August 16, 2021 Malaysian Briefs PM to offer Haiti searches for survivors resignation Pakistan’s Monday expo drive after quake kills at least 304 gencies launched at A Burj Khalifa Rescuers raced against the clock to find survivors, with the civil protection KUALA LUMPUR: Malay- sia’s embattled leader will ISLAMABAD: Pakistan tweeting that efforts by “both professional rescuers and members of the public offer his resignation to the ‘the hidden treasure’ king Monday, a minister Expo2020 campaign was have led to many people being pulled from the rubble said, potentially spelling an launched at Burj Khalifa, end to his 17-month-old gov- Dubai on the Independ- Rescuers raced against the clock epicenter, told AFP. a Port-au-Prince hospital until now to pull people from the ruins of ernment and plunging the ence Day. gencies to find survivors, with the civil Hospitals in the regions hardest used for Covid patients, their head caved-in buildings, while scream- A country into fresh turmoil. During a flag hoisting cer- protection tweeting that efforts by hit by the quake were already said on Cuban television. ing bystanders sought safety in Prime Minister Muhyiddin emony, a large number of PORTAUPRINCE: Rescue work- “both professional rescuers and struggling to provide emergency In Ecuador, Quito Fire Depart- the streets outside their homes. Yassin has faced mounting people gathered at Burj ers were scrambling to find sur- members of the public have led care and at least three were com- ment said it was preparing to “Houses and their surrounding pressure to step aside after Khalifa. vivors after a powerful 7.2-mag- to many people being pulled from pletely full, according to Jerry send a team of 34 personnel spe- walls have collapsed. The roof of losing his parliamentary ma- A cultural performance nitude earthquake struck Haiti, the rubble,” adding that already Chandler, head of the civil protec- cialized in urban search and res- the cathedral has fallen down,” jority, and over his adminis- was also arranged giving killing at least 304 and toppling overburdened hospitals continue tion agency. The health ministry cue. Mexico, Chile, Argentina, resident Job Joseph told AFP from tration’s handling of a wors- a quick look into Paki- buildings in the disaster-plagued to receive injured. quickly dispatched personnel and Peru and Venezuela also offered the hard-hit city of Jeremie on Hai- ening coronavirus outbreak. stan’s participation in the Caribbean nation still recovering Hours after the quake, the agen- medicine to the southwestern help while Spanish Prime Minis- ti’s far western end. He made a last-ditch attempt Expo2020. The perfor- from a devastating 2010 quake. cy announced the death toll had peninsula, but their arrival could ter Pedro Sanchez said Haitians Heavy damage was reported in the to cling to power Friday by mance was also a dedica- The epicenter of the shaking, which jumped to 304, ticking upwards be hampered by insecurity that “can count on the support of center of the city, which is home urging opposition MPs to tion to Dubai’s vision of rattled homes and sent terrified throughout the day from a first re- has for months plagued the poor- Spain to come through this ter- to around 200,000 people and support him in exchange for connecting minds, creat- locals fleeing for safety starting port of 29 fatalities. est country in the Americas. rible event.” composed primarily of single-sto- institutional reforms -- but ing the future, a press re- around 8:30 am (1230 GMT) Satur- The long initial quake was felt in The United States and other na- Tennis star Naomi Osaka, whose ry residences and buildings. The his offer was rejected. lease said on Sunday. day, was about 100 miles (160 kilom- much of the Caribbean, emanat- tions swiftly pledged support to father is Haitian, said she was damage in the city of Les Cayes Minister Mohamad Redzuan The Pakistan pavilion is eters) by road west of the center of ing from the epicenter at Haiti’s the crisis-wracked country, with going to donate her prize money appeared to be significant, includ- Yusof told AFP that Muhyid- designed to leave a last- the densely populated capital Port- southwestern peninsula. US President Joe Biden approving from an upcoming tournament to ing the collapse of a multi-story din had informed lawmak- ing impact on the visitors au-Prince. The civil protection said at least “immediate” aid efforts and Haiti’s help quake victims. hotel. ers from his party during a by inspiring them through Churches, businesses, schools and 160 people were killed in the coun- neighbor Dominican Republic ship- “Really hurts to see all the devas- Prime Minister Ariel Henry, meeting in Kuala Lumpur a poetic narrative on the homes crumbled in the quake that try’s South department alone. ping 10,000 food rations and medi- tation that’s going on in Haiti, and who surveyed the damage via Sunday that he would ten- past, present and future trapped hundreds of victims under “Lots of homes are destroyed, cal equipment. I feel like we really can’t catch a helicopter, declared a state of der his resignation. revealing its rich history, rubble and left at least 1,800 people people are dead and some are at A medical brigade of 253 Cuban break,” Osaka wrote on Twitter. emergency for one month while “He will hold a final cabinet culture and traditions, as injured, the country’s civil protec- the hospital,” 21-year-old Christel- doctors deployed in Haiti was trav- Images circulated on social media calling on the nation to “show meeting on Monday, then well as the potential and tion agency said. la Saint Hilaire, who lives near the eling to treat the injured and adapt showed people frantically trying solidarity” and not panic. he will head to the palace possibilities for the future. to submit his resignation The audience at the Burj letter,” said the minister in Khalifa were enthralled the prime minister’s depart- with the impressive cam- PKBC to hold ment. paign launch by Pakistan. “We did try to convince him For continuous updates meeting with UK to stay on, but he said: ‘We and further details on do not have the number of Pakistan’s participation MPs.’” in Expo2020 interested investors in London Muhyiddin told the meeting people can connect to Pa- He said the UK is the ninth it would be up to the king -- kistan Pavilion website Shaheen Hanif largest exporter and the who has publicly criticised and social media handles fourth largest importer in the his government -- to accept through Website (www. ISLAMABAD: UK-Pak Busi- world, adding that council is his resignation or not, the pakistanexpo2020.com) ness Council will hold meet- creating awareness about PM minister added. There Facebook, Instagram, ing with UK investors in Imran Khan’ special unprece- has been speculation that, YouTube, LinkedIn (pakis- London next month to lure dented package of incentives should he step down, a new tanexpo2020) Twitter (Ex- foreign investment in diversi- offered to all foreign investors government will be formed po2020Pak). – APP fied fields in Pakistan besides to attract foreign investment without elections due to

establishing collaboration to Pakistan for industrializa- concerns that polls could Morocco between private sector for tion coupled with business worsen the virus outbreak. setting up joint ventures in friendly environment. But, with no clear suc- reports various sectors of economy. He said council is also plan- cessor as prime minister, Chairman UK-Pak Business ning to conduct a joint meet- there are likely to be days 10,240 new Council Pakistan chapter ing of UK-Pak investors in the of political horse-trading Mian Kashif Ashfaq on Sun- UK for exploring investment ahead as MPs seek to form Covid cases day while talking to a delega- avenues in different sectors. a workable coalition. tion of importers and export- Mian Kashif said Pakistan’s RABAT: Morocco’s COV- ers led by Chaudhary Araib export to the UK posted a ID-19 tally rose to 752,076 Arain said that UK is the fifth 33 percent growth when it Eight people on Sunday as 10,240 new largest economy in the world reached $2.025 billion in the cases were registered dur- measured by nominal gross fiscal last fiscal year ended on killed in bus ing the past 24 hours. domestic products(GDP) June 2021 against $1.522bn The death toll from the vi- BAKU: Visitors enjoying Pakistani mangoes during mangoes festival organized by the comprising 3 percent of the over financial year 2020 main- accident in rus rose by 110 to 10,933, Pakistan embassy in Azerbaijan. – DNA global GDP. ly led by textile products. while 2,242 people were in Hungary intensive care units, said a statement by the Ministry Tajikistan of Health. 14 Aug celebrations Web News The total number of re- to host SCO Amb. Sajjad highlights BUDAPEST: Eight people coveries from COVID-19 were killed and dozens in- in Morocco increased to held at Pakistan and CSTO jured when a passenger bus 657,958 after 8,529 new summits govt achievements on crashed into a motorway ones were added, while embassy Austria bridge some 70 kilometres the number of active cases (40 miles) southwest of Bu- rose to 83,185. gle of Pakistan’s founding DNA fathers and the foresight Foreign Desk Independence Day dapest early Sunday, Hun- Meanwhile, 16,240,404 garian police said. people have received the and sagacious leadership VIENNA: Pakistan Embas- DUSHANBE: Tajik capi- Two people were seriously first vaccine shots against of Quaid-e-Azam. He reaf- sy in Vienna organised a tal will host summits of On the occasion, children also sang injured and 46 suffered mi- COVID-19 in the country, firmed the nation’s commit- flag hoisting ceremony at the Shanghai Cooperation nor injuries in the crash, with 11,389,655 having re- ment towards realizing the Pakistani national songs the Embassy to cerebrate Organization (SCO) and which occurred at 4:55 am ceived the second doses. vision of Quaid-e-Azam in country’s 75th Independ- the Collective Security (0255 GMT), police said The North African country building Pakistan as a dem- ence Day. Organization (CSTO) next in a statement on their launched a nationwide vacci- ocratic, progressive and The members of Pakistan month, Trend reports cit- website. nation campaign on Jan. 28 a forward-looking Islamic community in Austria from ing Asia-Plus. The exact cause of the crash after the arrival of the first country. different towns and cities The meetings of heads was not yet known and no shipment of China’s Sinop- He also highlighted Pa- attended this ceremony to of state of the Shanghai details were currently avail- harm vaccines. – APP kistan’s efforts for peace demonstrate their love for and stability in South Asia Cooperation Organiza- able regarding the age or the beloved homeland. as well as its success in de - tion and CSTO member identity of the victims. UBG hails Ambassador of Pakistan feating terrorism through nations will take place in In a major road accident in to Austria, Aftab Ahmad resolve and resilience. Dushanbe from Septem- 2003, 33 people died when Sindh govt’s Khokher hoisted the na- He called upon the Paki- ber 16-17. a train and a bus carrying tional flag. stani community to stay High-ranking delegations German tourists collided lockdown Messages of the President united and counter the from seventeen countries in Siofok, a popular holiday and the Prime Minister negative and motivated of the world and secre- resort on the shores of Lake strategy marking the 75th Inde- propaganda against Paki- tary-generals of SCO and Balaton. pendence Day were read stan by remaining peace- Collective Security Organ- out. ful and showing grace. ization will gather in the DNA Addressing the gathering, Prayer was offered for the Tajik capital for participa- Fuel tanker Aftab Ahmad Khokher paid peace, progress and pros- tion in these summits. KARACHI: The leaders tribute to the glorious strug- perity of Pakistan. The Collective Securi- explodes in and members of the Unit- ty Treaty Organization ed Business Group (UBG) (CSTO) is a military alli- Lebanon have highly appreciated ance of Russia, Belarus, Minister of Pakistan ment to the innocent peo- the outstanding efforts Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyr- DNA whereby a glowing tribute ple of IIOJK by extending made by the government gyzstan, and Tajikistan was paid to the leadership them moral, political and Foreign Desk particularly by means of The Shanghai Cooperation MINSK: To commemorate of Quaid-e-Azam Muham- diplomatic support was smart lockdown in the Organization currently has the independence day of mad Ali Jinnah and that also reiterated. BEIRUT: At least 28 people period of COVID-19 pan- eight full members -- Chi- Pakistan, a flag-hoisting of the other leaders of the Expressing the resolve were killed and 79 injured demic which kept the na, India, Kazakhstan, Kyr- ceremony was held at Independence Movement, to nurture Pakistan into when a fuel tank exploded industry alive resulting gyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, the Embassy of Pakistan, whose unwavering strug- a progressive Islamic so- in Akkar in northern Leb- in significant export en- Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Minsk on 14 August 2021. gle culminated in freedom ciety on the ideals of Ria- anon, the health ministry hancement. Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran The ceremony was attend- for the Muslims of subcon- sat-e-Madina, the need for said. The decision of the gov - and Mongolia are four ob- ed by Pakistani Diaspora tinent. unity among nation during The explosion occurred ear- ernment for smart lock- server states, and SCO’s from different walks of life The Ambassador also high- these testing times was ly on Sunday morning. down gave a considerable dialogue partners include including students. lighted the achievements underlined. Caretaker Health Minister edge to Pakistan on the Azerbaijan, Turkey, Arme- Ambassador Sajjad Haider of the current government On the occasion, children Hamad Hassan said the other textile produc- nia, Cambodia, Nepal and Khan raised the national in the socio- economic also sang Pakistani na- worst cases of burns proba- ing countries. Pakistan Sri Lanka. ACEAN, CIS, flag to the tune of national fields. Appreciating the tional songs. Towards the bly needed quick treatment kept the textile produc- Turkmenistan and the anthem of Pakistan and de- importance of freedom as end, guests were treated abroad to save their lives. ing industry functional United Nations are guest livered the messages from a basic human right, Pa- with traditional Pakistani Yassine Metlej, an employee which boosted Pakistan’s attendances. the President and Prime kistan’s resolute commit- cuisine. at an Akkar hospital, said textiles export to various the facility had received at destinations particularly least seven corpses and doz- UK where Pakistan made ens of burn victims. significant increase in ex- “The corpses are so charred port for US$2.025 billion Situation in Kabul to have impact on regional economy that we can’t identify them,” in the fiscal year 2021 he told AFP. against US$1.522 billion He stressed the urgent need that both Kabul and the Taliban to achieve economic prosperity, will “Some have lost their faces, in 2020. While Pakistan’s others their arms.” textile was the main com- have to demonstrate the highest degree of flexibility to reach a result oriented settlement He said the hospital had modity contributed in ex- to turn away most of the ISLAMABAD: President SAARC is playing its key role for the has taken a crystal clear stand time has come for their dignified wounded because it is una- ports to UK. Chamber of Commerce and In- success of intra-Afghanistan on non-interference and it has no and honourable return to their President of UBG, Zu- ble to treat severe burns. dustry Iftikhar Ali Malik Sunday peace dialogue aiming at politi- favourites in Afghanistan besides homeland. A military and a security bair Tufail said that the cautioned that rapid changing cal reconciliation and an end to firmly believing in a well ground- He said Pakistan economy can other main reason for in- source told the Reuters security situation in Afghani- decades of violence in the war ed political government. not afford any new influx of refu- news agency that the explo- crease in Pakistan textile stan will have adverse impact stricken country. He said world must recognise gees in coming months. products was because of sion took place as the Leba- on economy of countries of the He hoped that intra-Afghan ne- with open mind that Pakistan He emphasised that South Asia nese army was distributing the market diversification region especially Pakistan. gotiations will lead to a sustain- suffered trillions of rupees irrep- is rich in minerals and natural drive and under taken by gasoline from a hidden fuel In a press statement, he said that able and durable peace and reit- arable economic losses in war resources which he added must storage tanker it had confis- the UK companies in the the impact of crisis in Afghanistan erated that there is no military against terror besides causing be fully exploited with mutual period of COVID-19 who cated. could ultimately spread far wider, solution to the Afghan conflict. decades long insecurities in re- co-operation and down trodden The official National News heavily relied on Paki- adding that the peaceful and sta- He stressed the urgent need gion as a result foreign investors people of this under developed stan’s competitors. Agency said the explosion ble Afghanistan is pre-requisite that both Kabul and the Taliban were reluctant for investment in region should reap its benefits for took place following scuf- The volume of the bilater- for economic prosperity in south to achieve economic prosperity, survival of state only mainly de- Pakistan. improvement of their socio eco- al trade between both the fles between “residents that Asian countries. will have to demonstrate the pended on its sound economy He said it’s first time in the world nomic conditions. He lamented gathered around the tank to countries has now reached The progress of this region is highest degree of flexibility to otherwise its will be eliminated history that Pakistan is only coun- that share of South Asia in world to US$2.648 billion in fill up gasoline”. linked to free from war and se - reach a result oriented settle- from world globe like other coun- try in the world hosting a sizeable trade in only 5 % while it housed It said the army had left the 2021 against US$2.122 bil- cure Afghanistan, he said add- ment. tries. number of Afghan refugees for one fifth of the total world popu - lion of last year. area before the fight and the ing that in this regard Pakistan He said in prevailing scenario, Iftikhar Ali Malik said Pakistan more than three decades and now lation he added. – APP explosion. IslamabadMONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Sh Rasheed Briefs seeks report Indonesia, Pakistan ties poised of Karachi New SNC to blast be launched for a quantum leap: Amb. Tugio by PM: DNA From Page 01 ment plans. Another attractive Shafqat opportunity for Indonesian trade ISLAMABAD: Federal Inte- Likewise, China-Pakistan Econom- sector is the ongoing CPEC pro- rior Minis- ic Corridor (CPEC), BRI initiative, ject in Pakistan, which could serve ter Sheikh DNA Gwadar port are projects of im- as a prospective hub to increase Rasheed mense importance in South Asia Indonesia’s trade andinvestment Ahmed ISLAMABAD: Minister for for the potential two-way invest- in south and central Asia. took notice Federal Education and Pro- ments. ASEAN has already gained Several supporting factors, such of blast in fessional Training Shafqat substantive economic benefits as increasingly stablesecurity Karachi Mahmood on Sunday said from regional cooperation and conditions, pro-investor policies, and sought an immediate that Prime Minister Imran peaceful conflict resolution strate- a large population, big consumer report of the incident from Khan would formally launch gies. Therefore, as ASEAN’s Sec- market and talented millennial IG Sindh and DG Rangers. new Single National Cur- toral Dialogue Partner, Pakistan have also made Pakistan a prom- The minister also expressed riculum (SNC) on Monday could strengthen ties with ASEAN ising investment destination for sorrow over the loss of pre- (today). in the field of scientific research, Indonesia. I trust that the real cious lives in the incident. Addressing a press con- education, IT, agriculture and trade potential of our corporate Rashid also expressed sym- ference here, the Federal through high-level interaction and sector is far above than the trade pathy with the family and Education Minister said connectivity with Pakistani diaspo- figures and what we need is more said that all aspects of the the curriculum had already ra living in Southeast Asia, which concerted efforts to materialize incident should be inves- been implemented in Khy- will certainly cement the bonds of this potential. tigated. He said federal ber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, friendship. Other messages you want to agencies will provide full Balochistan, Azad Jammu In the recent days, the Indone- convey to the readers? cooperation to the Sindh and Kashmir and Gilgit-Bal- sian Embassy partnered with What a pleasant coincidence that government. tistan, whereas it was not various think-tanks and organ- our Pakistani brothers and sis- On the other hand, Admin- yet implemented in Sindh. ized webinars and conferences ters, like Indonesian, also com- istrator Karachi Murtaza The new curriculum would on Pakistan-ASEAN relations? memorate their Independence Wahab has also taken notice be implemented in all pub- How do you assess this activi- Day in August. Let me take this of the Baldia Town blast and lic, private schools and Ma- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam Tugio presents a draft copy of the Coffee ty? Besides,as the incumbent opportunity, therefore, to extend has contacted SSP Kemari daris at once, he said. Book, to be launched soon. – DNA rotating chairof ASEAN Com- my heartiest felicitations to the to find out the details of the He said, model textbooks mittee in Islamabad, what else in attracting the students through countries. half billion are the two emerging Government and the brotherly incident. Murtaza Wahab have been prepared from do you have in mind to pro- our efforts and there is renewed During past few years, we have economies of young and talented people of Pakistan on the auspi- said that investigative agen- class one to five which are mote this relationship? interest to know more about witnessed enhanced economic people which make the prospects cious occasion of the 74thAnni- cies were examining the in- being implemented. He In fact, during my six-month ten- Southeast Asia among the Paki- activity between Indonesia and of bilateral investment and eco- versary of Independence of Pa- cident from various angles said that private publishers ure as Chairman of Asean Islama- stani students. Pakistan. Are you satisfied with nomic cooperation very bright. kistan. At this time of jubilation, and best medical aid should would be allowed to publish bad Committee (ACI), I have tried To further enhance the peo- existing trade and economic Meanwhile, the Covid-19 pandem- I wish to pay tribute Pakistani be provided to the injured. the books according to the to enhance engagement with the ple-to-people contacts, the Em- cooperation or you think still ic is another hurdle, which is ham- brothers and sisters for making The Administrator Karachi curriculum. The new cur- think-tanks of Pakistan to create bassy has also been working to more needs to be done? pering the pace of trade activities. significant socio-economic pro- has expressed his condo- riculum from grade one to more awareness about ASEAN promote the establishment of We have certainly seen a healthy We are not sure when it will end, gress. Pakistan is a lovely coun- lences to the families of five will be implemented and to further explore the possi- ASEAN Study Centre and Indone- trend in economic activities be- therefore, the Embassy is utilis- try of talented people and big those killed in the Karachi from Monday, he informed. bilities of enhanced collaboration. sian Corners at some leading Paki- tween Indonesia and Pakistan ing digital information technol- potential. I am very glad that blast. Meanwhile, Provincial However, he said ,it will be The Indonesian Embassy has ar- stani universities for the benefit of during the last decade but still ogy tools to implement the new Indonesia-Pakistan ties are accel- Minister for Transport Syed implemented from class 6th ranged several events in collabora- students and book lovers to learn it does not reflect the true trade normal strategy and to develop erating and consolidating with a Owais Qadir Shah while to 8th from next year while tion with think tanks like ISSI and more about ASEAN and Indone- potential. Since there is always a linkages between the Chambers fast pace in all important areas of expressing regret over the from 9th to 12th from 2023. CGSS, online courses, webinars sian literature, culture and other room at the top, therefore, exist- of Commerce & Industry of both bilateral interest. May the won- blast said that he was deep- with Vice Chancellors of Univer- topics of interest. The Embassy is ing bilateral trade level could go sides. The strategy aims to ensure derful cordial relations and spirit ly saddened over the loss of Pakistan sities in Pakistan, especially to also in the process of publishing much higher as vowed by the top flow of information on business of cooperation between our two precious lives. highlight the available opportuni- a “Coffee Table Book” that high- leadership of the two countries. opportunities throughvirtual multi countries continue to develop reports ties and expand cooperation. I am lights the striking similarities in Indonesia and Pakistan with their business meetings, virtual Trade for the mutual benefit of our two German positivity rate glad that we have been successful our geographically distant apart combined population of almost Expo and introduce new invest- countries and peoples. troops to aid at 6.8 percent Noor case: Kabul embassy Police make evacuation Staff Report arrests at rehab center ISLAMABAD: Pakistan re- Web Desk ported a significant decline ISLAMABAD: Islamabad po- in coronavirus cases over lice have arrested six people BERLIN: The German the past 24 hours, with the including owner and staffers military will assist in the country reporting a posi- at a psychiatric rehabilitation previously announced evac- tivity ratio of 6.8%. As per center for their alleged role uation of German and local data from the National Com- in facilitating Zahir Jaffar, the staff from Berlin’s embassy mand and Operation Centre prime suspect in the murder of in Kabul, Defence Minister (NCOC) Pakistan reported Noor Mukadam. Annegret Kramp-Karren- 3,711 new cases of the virus According to sources in the bauer said on Saturday. Sunday after the country police department, the owner As the Taliban edges clos- conducted 54,204 tests. The of the psychiatric rehab center er to the Afghan capital, NCOC reported 68 deaths Dr. Tahir and five other em- Kramp-Karrenbauer said in over the past 24 hours. ployees have been arrested. a statement that Germany The last time Pakistan re- “They allegedly concealed evi- would “mobilise the first ported a coronavirus pos- dence in Noor Mukadam mur- forces as soon as possible”. itivity ratio was almost 20 der with the support of Tahir “The security situation in days ago, on July 27 when Jaffer’s parents,” they said add- Afghanistan continues to the country reported a posi- ing that they would be present- escalate,” she said, adding tivity ratio of 6.6%. ed before the court for a phys- that the military would help As Pakistan continued to ical remand. On July 20, in a the foreign ministry in re- report a rise in coronavirus grisly murder, Noor Mukadam, patriating German citizens cases, the NCOC issued spe- had been put to death alleged- and evacuating local staff cial guidelines for people to ly by her friend Zahir, in the “who are in need of protec- guard themselves against ISTANBUL: President Dr Arif Alvi in a group photo with the Turkish recipients of Pakistan’s civil awards vicinity of Islamabad’s Kohsar tion to Germany”. the coronavirus during the and their families. – DNA police station. – DNA She declined to provide month of Muharram. The further details, adding only guidelines have been issued Death toll that “bringing those who keeping in view the various Alvi confers civil awards Two PIA aircrafts need protection to Germany recommendations forward- in Lebanon now has absolute priority”. ed by the ulema. The NCOC Foreign Minister Heiko statement stressed that all upon Turkish citizens fuel blast carry citizens Maas had said Friday that majalis (gatherings) and ju- Germany was reducing loos (processions) must be Erdogan Hospital at Muzaf- literature in Turkey in his ca- climbs to 28 home from Kabul staff levels at its embassy in held in accordance with the DNA fargarh. reer spanning three decades. Kabul to an “absolute mini- government-mandated coro- Dr. Selami is currently work- Prof. Celal Soyadan has writ- not being allowed the use mum” and that the evacua- navirus safety protocols. ISTANBUL: President of Pa- ing as the head of the Foreign ten 20 books and published Agencies DNA of the runway to take off as tion would be carried out This means that during kistan Dr. Arif Alvi conferred Affairs Department of the over two dozen articles and the US military evacuated “in the coming days”. majalis and juloos, all par- Pakistan’s civil awards upon Turkish Ministry of Health. papers in Urdu and Turkish BEIRUT: At least 28 people ISLAMABAD: Two PIA air- American diplomats. The ministry estimates its ticipants must ensure they two Turkish dignitaries at a He received his medical ed- in various national and inter- were killed and 79 injured craft that had been stuck at Kabul airport sources told remaining staff count at the when a fuel tank exploded in wear a mask and maintain special investiture ceremony ucation from Quaid-e-Azam national journals. Due to his Kabul airport with a total of media that two helicop- embassy in the “high dou- northern Lebanon early on social distancing. in Istanbul. Medical College Bahawalpur. efforts, the study of Iqbaliat 499 passengers on board, ters belonging to the US ble digits”. With Afghani- Sunday, the health ministry were finally permitted to fly The organisers, for their President conferred Si- His deep love and regard for in Turkey has been further military were blocking the stan’s second- and third-larg- said. Military and security and arrived in Islamabad, part, must use thermal tara-e-Imtiaz upon Dr. Selami Pakistan has always remained enriched. runway and over the past est cities having fallen into sources said that the army Geo News reported on Sun- screening devices to check Kiliç for his services to Paki- a distinguishing feature of his Both his PhD ad M.A. thesis few hours, four C-130 cargo Taliban hands, Kabul has stan. Dr. Selami participated had seized a fuel storage day evening. the temperatures of par- professional career. were on Iqbal. He has trans- planes, also belonging to effectively become a last in the relief activities after tank hidden by black mar- One is a Boeing 777 which ticipants before permitting The President Pakistan also lated into Turkish language the US military, landed for stand for government forces 2005 devastating earthquake keteers and was handing out has 329 passengers, while them entry. conferred the award of Sitara- the classical works of Allama evacuations of American who have offered little or no in Pakistan. After the 2010 i-Quaid-i-Azam upon Prof. Dr. Iqbal such as Armughan-e-Hi- gasoline to residents when the other is an Airbus 320 diplomats. resistance elsewhere. floods in Pakistan, Dr. Selami Celal Soydan, in recognition jaz, Zarb-e-Kaleem, Bal-e- the explosion occured. with 170 passengers. Several US embassy cars Blinken Kiliç helped establish a field of his outstanding contribu- Jebreel, Bang-e-Dara, the Lebanon is suffering from According to PIA, three were seen entering the air- defends hospital in Dera Murad Jama- tion in the field of Services Reconstruction of Religious a severe fuel shortage, flights will be operated be- port. The sources said that UK has li and carried out damage and to Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Celal Thought in Islam, etc. He has leading to long lines at gas tween Islamabad and Kabul the Kabul airport’s air traf- US troops’ needs assessment surveys in Soydan, currently head of played a prominent role in stations and extended black- tomorrow as well, as there fic control “has no control abandoned various areas of Sindh and Urdu Department in Istanbul highlighting the special place outs. The disaster happened is a large volume of Paki- over what is happening”. withdrawal Baluchistan. He was also at University, has made remark- that Iqbal had in his heart for in the town of Altalil, in the stanis and other nationals “All air traffic is being con- Afghanistan, the forefront of the initiative able contribution for the pro- Turkey, its people and its lu- Akkar region that is one of looking to leave Kabul. trolled by the US army sol- to establish the Recep Tayyip motion of Urdu language and minaries. Lebanon’s poorest areas. Earlier, the aircraft were diers,” they added. senior MP says Monitoring Desk

WASHINGTON: US Sec- Foreign Desk retary of State An- LONDON: The withdrawal tony Blink- US’ hasty pullout created mess in Afghanistan of troops from Afghanistan en told US The minister said the Fifth-Generation War and Hybrid War are not a philosophy but a is Britain’s biggest foreign media on policy disaster since the Sunday reality. He said to address the challenge of fake news and sectarian and hateful content we Suez crisis of 1956, the that it was chairman of the Foreign Af- not in the interests of the are setting up the Pakistan Media Development Authority fairs Committee has said. United States to remain in Tory MP Tom Tugendhat are not a philosophy but a reality. He said to said the UK had “aban- Afghanistan, as Taliban in- Shujaat Hamza address the challenge of fake news and sectar- surgents entered the capital doned the Afghan people”. Pakistan seals Torkham border ian and hateful content we are setting up the The Taliban have reached Kabul. ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities have shut down its Torkham border with Afghan- Pakistan Media Development Authority. the outskirts of the capital Blinken said Washington Broadcasting Chaud- istan after Taliban fighters took over control of the border posts inside Afghan territory. The Minister said a big network, being op- Kabul after taking almost had invested billions of hary Fawad Hussain Taliban fighters took positions on the posts after Afghan police and border forces laid erated by India to promote sectarianism in every other major city. dollars over four U.S. ad- has said the United down their arms before them. According to sources, the capture of border posts by the Pakistan, is spreading baseless news against Prime Minister Boris John- ministrations in Afghan States did not take Taliban alerted the Pakistani officials who rushed to seal the border by shutting down six Pakistan.The Minister said millions of users of son called a meeting of the government forces, giving Pakistan into confi- gates. The development came a day after Pakistan had reopened the Chaman-Spin Boldak social media are using different social media emergency Cobra commit- them advantages over the dence before leaving border crossing with Afghanistan, following two rounds of successful negotiations with platforms in Pakistan and the future of adver- tee on Sunday afternoon. Taliban, but they have failed Afghanistan adding the Taliban on repatriating stranded individuals. tising is digital ads. Parliament will be recalled to beat back the Taliban’s this decision has Reacting to the development, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the He said it is important to bring digital ad- on Wednesday for one day advance. created mess in our Torkham border has been closed long ago due to the coronavirus pandemic. vertisement under regulation as Google and to discuss the situation in “The fact of the matter is neighbourhood. Jalalabad had a population of around 356,000 people as of 2014. The city is around 65 Facebook are getting seven billion rupees Afghanistan. we’ve seen that force has He further said said kilometers (40 miles) from the Pakistani Torkham border crossing, making it a center for from Pakistan in terms of advertisement. Foreign Secretary Dominic been unable to defend the digital media is the future of new era and the international trade. “Chaman border is open,” he said and added “Afghan sides should Fawad Chaudhry said there are 114 satel- Raab said he had shared his country,” Blinken said. government is working on a plan to present know that talks are the only way forward.” – DNA lite TV channels, 183 million mobile users, “deep concerns about the “And that has happened Pakistan’s narrative to the world effectively 98 million subscribers of 3G and 4G inter- more quickly than we an- future for Afghanistan” with through this technology. in Islamabad on Sunday, he said Digital Media the hybrid war facing Pakistan.The minister net services and 101 million subscribers of ticipated.” Pakistan’s foreign minister Briefing the media about Digital Media Wing Wing has published a report with glimpse of said the Fifth-Generation War and Hybrid War broadband services. Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]