Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION 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..