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Women’s leadership: Education can make Women & Girls play a driving force for their role in countering violent extremism, change; Gulmina Youth Leader Aygun Bayramova, Azerbaijan Imran & Mohsin Overwhelmed with great hospitality of Baig Pakistani people See Page 6 See Page 6

Pakistan gets perma- Youth Olympic nent membership of SCO Pakistan meets UN climate Youth Council change goal a decade ahead Games postponed, ISLAMABAD: (Our Corresp.) and will give them exposure of deadline to the best international op- confirms POA Pakistan has attained perma- portunities,” By: Our Correspondent nent membership Shanghai Pakistani youth would be Cooperation Organisation given training as per the in- - The International Olympic IOC, the National Olympic Commit- (SCO) Youth Council. Accord- ternational level to improve Committee (IOC), in its 136th Ses- tees and the International Federa- ing to the details, The SCO in- their skills for operating their - tions to better balance our activities. formed the Pakistani Foreign own business. He said youth pone the 4th Youth Olympic Games We have been strongly affected by would be offered job oppor- Dakarsion, confirmed to be held the in decision 2022 to to 2026.post the postponement of the Olympic Special Assistant to Prime tunities across the globe in The proposal to postpone the Sum- Games Tokyo 2020 and by the sub- Office in this regard. Minister Usman Dar also re- various sectors with the as- mer Youth Olympic Games was made sequent rescheduling of a number leased a video statement in sistance of Shanghai Cooper- by Senegalese partners and friends, of major international sports events, this regard. He said Today, ation Organisation (SCO). which was welcomed by the IOC, said resulting in a very crowded interna- Pakistan has been made a SCO would select young peo- Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) tional sports calendar between 2022 permanent member of the ple from the country to make Secretary M Khalid Mehmood here and 2024. “One of the consequences SCO, it was made possible by them successful entrepre- on Saturday. He said the IOC Pres- of the postponement of the Olym- the tireless efforts of Prime neurs. ident stated: “It allows all of us, the pic Games Tokyo 2020 was that we Minister. SCO would empower the our country has secured per- maximum youth of Pakistani manentIt is for membership the first time of thatSCO youth by providing diverse which would help empower ‘Youth alliance on family planning’ job opportunities across the youth socially and econom- ically. urges govt. to work for mental globe. “SCO will benefit youth and reproductive health E-Con. held on socio econom- ic impacts of COVID-19 on Population & Youth

To assess socio economic gaps are vital ISLAMABAD(APP): Pakistan has passed a 13 by the country and that, too, well before crucial milestone on the road to environ- the 2030 deadline, a landmark achievement for the government to determine future mental protection by meeting the overarch- for pursuing the other goals, including pov- discourse; Dr Nousheen Hamid ing United Nations Sustainable Development erty and hunger elimination, provision of Goal 13, which calls for urgent actions to quality healthcare, education, clean water ISLAMABAD: To assess the socio-economic impacts of combat climate change and its impacts, 10 and sanitation services to people, gender COVID-19 on population and young people International years ahead of the deadline, reveals the UN equality and justice, and peace. E-Conference was held. The online session was organized by Sustainable Development Report 2020. “With the achieving of the Climate Action Youth Advocacy Network and attended by Dr. Nausheen Ha- The report, which was previously called the SDG 13, Pakistan has proved that it is com- PHOTO: UNFPA Pakistan/Asad Zaidi mid – Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Health SDG Index & Dashboards, is an annual global mitted to global efforts against the challenge assessment of the countries’ progress to- of climate change to protect life on the planet By: Our Correspondent ning. Alliance, Chonghee C. Hwang – Senior Manager Asia, Family wards meeting the SDGs. It is a complement earth,” he told reporters here. Referring to the UNICEF report re- PlanningServices, Alexandra2020, Bakhtior Johns Kadirov – Executive – Deputy Director, Representative Asia Pacific - Highlighting the government’s initiatives ISLAMABAD: National Youth Alli- garding 05 million expected births UNFPA, Elmaddin Mehdiyev – Director General ICYF-ERC and tary national reviews. against climate change, Malik Amin said ance on Family Planning (NYAFP) in in Pakistan during the pandemic, to the official SDG indicators and the volun representatives of other international organizations. Adviser to the P.M on climate change Malik adoption and implementation of different a statement showed great concerns the alliance urged the government to In her opening remarks Dr. Nausheen Hamid – Parliamenta- Amin Aslam declared the meeting of the SDG low carbon growth trajectory, mitigation and - start a massive awareness campaign ry Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services enclosed a ple, transgender community, women and take measures on urgent basis. bounce compliment support in correlation to alliance and pro- andover risingpeople difficulties with disabilities. for young peoThe National Youth Alliance on Family claimed that, “The socio economic gaps are vital for the gov- alliance feared that the prolonged Planning (NYAFP) is a consortium ernment to determine, because the response that government New class of Women Deliver disruption of education could lead of various youth-led organizations will determine in coming days, depends upon how we assess to a rise in child labour and child including Youth Advocacy Network, the socio economic effects.” Young Leaders marriages. Lauding the efforts of the The Dayspring, CHANAN Develop- Pakistani government during the shared that in relation to pandemic that, “COVID’19 has great- Women’s leadership: a driving force for pandemic it also urged the govern- Activists Alliance, iHelp and others. lyAlexandra impacted Johns young – girls Executive as they Director, are at the Asia higher Pacific risk Alliance of dis- ment to work more for vulnerable Itment, works Kafka to engage Welfare young Society, people SSDO, for continuation of education, which will eventually lead towards change says Gulmina Imran & Mohsin Baig communities and to curb the rising meaningful youth participation and having more cases of child marriages”. problems related to mental health, suggest government institutions to By: Asim Nawaz/Editor reproductive health and family plan- works on areas that can curb issues The response of girls, women, and young Baig , terming the women a driving force for Fsahat Ul-Hassan – Chief Executive Officer, Youth Advocacy people during COVID-19 has further un- change shared their views and ambitions folded their potential and increases the with the ‘The Dayspring’. Ban on e-cigarettes demand to work for their rights and well- Gulmina Imran has long been involved in Three decades of captivity; being. In a bid to polish their skills and social welfare activities through her initia- urged to protect youth amplify their voices Women Deliver — a tive Let’s Empower Her, she aims to pro- Board sits down for Kaavan from its harmful effects leading global advocate for - and the health and rights of girls and wom- pendence of women. release to sanctuary By: Our Correspondent en — announced a diverse new class of “Imote am very the normalisation much excited to of become financial part Inde of Women Deliver Young Leaders: 300 young Women Deliver Young Leaders Program, ISLAMABAD: General Secre- also the sick society, which will change-makers from 96 countries around being selected for such a prestigious pro- tary of Pakistan National Heart degrade the country instead of the world who are committed to advancing Association (PANAH) Sana developing it, he added. gender equality and sexual and reproduc- and enthusiasm to work for gender equal gram will definitely boost my confidence Ullah Ghuman said that the ef- The nicotine in E-cigarettes is tive health and rights. world” said Gulmina. fects of E-cigarettes on the hu- causing heart illness, the chem- The class of 300 young change makers also Telling about what motivated her to work man body are more dangerous icals utilized in it crush white includes 6 young leaders from Pakistan. for women and pursuit of gender equality than smoking. blood cells, the utilize of e-cig- From Paksitan; Nalemy, Gulmina Imran, she said that it was instigated by her moth- In a statement, Ghuman said arettes influences DNA, preg- Hadiqa Bashir, Haris Amir, Mohsin Baig, er’s incomplete education, which rendered that the use of e-cigarettes nancy and human cells as well Asma Parvez and Sarah Imran were able to causes various diseases in the as cancer, respiratory malady, make it to the list of young leaders. life. This, coupled with the struggle of the her financially dependent on the men in her human body, including heart, neurological impairment. “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the numerous females in her life victim to do- respiratory, cancer, lung and However, the utilize of E-cig- world that if we truly want to deliver health, kidney diseases, despite the arettes within the younger era wellbeing, and dignity for all, girls, women, much more, made her advocate for gender mestic violence, financial dependency, and opinion of all medical experts could be a matter of concern and young people must be front and cen- equality. and modern research coming for guardians, Concurring to ter in emergency responses, in social and What made him to work for women rights, Mohsin Baig said that after his sister’s early to light. a February 24, 2020 report by economic recovery efforts, and in how we This photograph taken on June 30, 2016, shows Pakistani elephant Kaavan next to forced marriage and his two year old neph- According to research, the the Worldwide Center for Par- strengthen our health systems for the long a moat at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad. / AFP PHOTO number of vaping or E-ciga- doning in Tobacco Control, the term,” said Katja Iversen, President/CEO of ew’s sudden death because of poor health, rette smokers rise from 7 mil- deal of E-cigarettes is prohibit- Women Deliver. “As we witness young peo- he decided to work for well being of women and women rights. “Our women don’t have lion in 2011 to 41 million in ed in 41 nations, but Pakistan ple responding to both new crises and old By: Asem Mustafa Awan rights on their fertility and access to sexual 2018 all around the world. Sana is among the 66 nations where injustices, it’s clear that their leadership lamabad from Sri Lanka over 30 and reproductive health. I can see a large It was none other than the interest of Ullah Ghuman said that we ap- e-cigarettes are permitted to is fundamental to meaningful change. The years ago and now goes to Elephant number of acid victims, honor killings, and Islamabad High Court Chief Justice, peal to Prime Minister Imran be sold, whereas our financial Women Deliver Young Leaders Program is Sanctuary in Cambodia with mental sexual violence”, he said. ‘Women Deliver Honourable Justice, Justice Athar Khan to secure the future of the conditions don’t allow us to here to partner with young people, elevate health issues. Young Leaders Program strengthens my Minallah whose orders removed the young generation by banning squander our trade on illnesses their leadership, amplify their voices, and The release for Kaavan campaign commitment and i vow to work tirelessly shackles from Kaavan and now the e-cigarettes. and destructive substances, the share knowledge and resources during this has a long history and the creature The use of e-cigarettes will not government should be genuine. unprecedented time and beyond.” for women rights’, he added. animal is free. The happy yearling landed in Is- only disprove the health but New entrants Gulmina Imran and Mohsin Continued on Page 7 2 The Dayspring Youth in Metropolitans of Pakistan

‘Volunteers Power Pakistan’ Bangles: A Traditional Ornament By: Farzana Ali Khan ISLAMABAD: Eid-ul-Fitr is approaching different materials. Of course, the most arms. Pathan women like to wear a differ- organizes blood donation and preparations are in full force. Every- durable and expensive of these is the gold ent kind of bangles known as gajras with one is eager to celebrate Eid in a some- bangles which have their own elegance a pointed design from the top. However, what different way than before. All and and charm, and the least durable is the there are some families that consider drive in Murree sundry are having plans and trying their glass bangle. Every woman has a desire wearing bangles of a particular colour like best to be seen the most beautiful. of wearing gold bangles around her arms. green as inauspicious. With the arrival of Eid, where there is Because they are more durable many Whatever the value or tradition, bangles merriment everywhere, the market`s at- women prefer wearing gold bangles for are a passion with most females and they mosphere is at its bloom too. The vendors day-to-day life and glass bangles for spe- let no opportunity to adorn their arms and the shopkeepers decorate their hand- cial occasions. with bangles in matching colours on ev- carts and shops respectively, in order to Glass bangles coated with glitter and with ery occasion. attract more and more customers. ghungroo hanging to them are liked the Muslims everywhere do preparations for People, especially children, are eagerly most by young girls. Among the recent it from new dresses to new shoes and thronging the markets to buy their Eid entrants are the rubber bangles that are jewellery and scrumptious meals ev- dress, shoes and other accessories. Boys worn more like a wristband by young- erything is taken care of. Among all the though do not have much option to adorn sters while the plastic ones are there to preparations for the big day women can- them; their only choice is to select shal- add a trendy look. not miss out the most pretty and delicate war qameez or matching pant shirt. But Bangles have a very sentimental value. item of all—the glass bangles commonly as far as the girls are concerned, they In fact, to a woman bangle is not only an referred to as the” Chooriyan” especially if haves various choices in front of them. ornament it is also an important part of one is a resident of Sub-continent. Different designs and styles of dresses womanhood. Bangles are an important Bangles are available in a variety of co- with matching shoes and jewellery is a part of our culture and tradition. They en- lours, materials and sizes across Pakistan. dream of every young girl. hance the elegance of every young girl; a They are worn by females of all ages on Bangles are a special traditional orna- wrist adorned with bangles has a charm special occasions like Eid, weddings ment worn by women in the East but in of its own. A gift of bangles given by friend and other festivals. They could be easily particular in South Asia. It is one of the or lover conveys the message of love and bought from shops or stalls. The business most common jewellery items worn by compassion. of glass bangles experiences an upsurge almost all females of all ages on special Bangles have various traditional and during the Eid season. MURREE: Group photo of Volunteer Power Pakistan (VPP) Director Murree chapter, Hussnain Abbasi, occasions like wedding, Eid and other cultural values attached to them in var- There are two kinds of bangles—a solid Deputy Director Hammas Umar, Assistant Director Adv. Sikander Nawaz Abbasi, Muaz Abbasi, festivals. ious societies. For instance, they have a type and a one having an option to open Burhan Abbasi & Abdul Samad, after the blood donation camp in Phagwari, Murree. PHOTO: TD Bangles were also in use in ancient times very traditional value in Hindu society or close. One factor that adds more to as bangles made from shell, copper, as it is considered inauspicious to be the price of bangles is the artwork done By: Our Correspondent bronze, gold etc. have been excavated bare armed. Hindu women (married) on them and the material of which they from multiple archaeological sites. are always wearing some bangles around are made. The rareness of colour and its MURREE: Volunteer Power Pa- ing people to come out for blood future as well, he added. mem- These days various types of bangles are their wrist. In the Thar region there is a uniqueness also adds to the price of the kistan (VPP) organized blood donation, he added. bers Muaz Abbasi, Burhan Ab- available in the market, in different co- tradition of wearing white colour glass bangles. donation camp in Murree to help Assistant Director Adv. Sikander basi & Abdul Samad, also vol- lours, designs and shapes, and made from bangles from wrist up to the top of the thalassemia patient of Jamila Nawaz Abbasi, said that VPP car- unteered their services for the Sultana Foundation. ries out blood donation drive on noble cause. While talking to ‘The Dayspring’ non-political bases and this was The collected pints will be hand- “I wish govt. Volunteer Power Pakistan (VPP) the reason we got overwhelm- ed over to Jamila Sulatana Foun- Director Murree chapter, Hus- ing response of blood donors in dation (JSF). Pakistani dramas and schools could snain Abbasi, said that we are Murree. Jamila Sultana Foundation is getting an overwhelming re- Deputy Director Hammas Umar, a welfare organization based be as good sponse from the people of Mur- said that the blood donation in Islamabad; which is dealing the society ree specially youngsters. We are drive is carried out in Phagwari, with treatment and prevention as the SSPSS thankful for the shoutouts given Murree Mall and Charehan. More of Thalassaemia, a genetically by leaders of PML-N & PTI ask- such drives will also be done in inherited blood disorder. private school”, says a guest at annual event By: Atle Hetland: Kohsar University to be Sir Syed Preparatory School System, SSPSS, on Kuri Road off Express Highway at the established soon; MNA Islamabad- bor- der held its large annual event for parents, teachers Sadaqat Ali Abbasi By: Saira Iqbal and students a few Saturdays ago, before such events were By: Junaid Qayyum banned for a while because , Culture , Architecture, Literature an extra marital love affair. A woman forcing her of the Corona virus outbreak. is the reflection of a society. It has husband for second marriage for the love of mon- MURREE: PTI leader and mem- The SSPSS school enrolls been in practice since years to ey. I have seen the culture of univeristies, being a ber National Assembly constitu- seven hundred students in Artstudy about a civilization, our society through its student and a teacher as well it is quite opposite to ency NA-57 Sadaqat Ali Abbasi coeducational classes in well art pieces. Paintings, buildings, novels, sculptures, what has shown on televison and dramas. Why is said that about 800 small and big equipped classrooms, and construction of roads, libraries all are a mirror to there always a love affair between two class mates development projects are under- next year, two more schools our society. Now is the time of media. A visual era, ? Why is there some scenes of cafeteria having chit way in NA 57 and out them 25 will be opened. where one has to depict its society through televi- chat , showing exploitation of money , time and are in Tehsil Murree. The public “The principal and all teach- sion industry. Ignoring the news sections ,there is degrees. The reality is quite opposite. There might will soon get good news regard- ers are women”, said the a mess in Pakistan (which ever channel you tune). be two students out of forty who are rude about ing the establishment of Kohsar owners, Engineer Khadim Every thing is at a stage of depression. Terrorism, their father’s money, about the wealth – they have University and the appointment Hussain, who runs a small Poverty, anarchy, politics all that topics are the inherited. There is a big lot of students same like us of its Vice Chancellor. He was factory making window grills point of discussion, ignoring the positive side of , normal people whi went to universities to study. A speaking after the inauguration and doors, and Sajid Khan Pakistan. normal love affair will sell but a love affair expolit- of a public secretariat in Murree. and two brothers from Kash- ing the relations , demoralizing and demeaning the MPA PP-6 Major Latasob Satti mir, who run guest houses The thoughts and depictions are pallid and dingy. ties will sell fater. A self made women struggling was also present at the occasion. MURREE: MNA Sadaqat Ali Abbasi, MPA Latasob Satti, PTI Murree in Islamabad. Samar Raza, a Shfiting to the entertainment channels, a whole for her life, giving her family a better standard of He congratulated the newly ap- President Sohail Irfan Abbasi and others inaugurating public secre- senior civil servant who re- new culture, infact exploitation of culture is the living will be appreciated but a story of a gold dig- tariat of PTI in Murree. PHOTO: TD sides in the area, is an adviser focus of the story. What kind of content is being ger women sells faster. Projection of reality is one Murree, lauding the newly ap- ogon administrative issues in the constituency under the Additional General Secretary on-aired these days. Focusing and analysing the thing but mishandling the reality or the outcome, pointed president office bearers of PTI Murree, of PTI and private-public sector co- leadership of Sadaqat Ali Abbasi Saeed Abbasi, Raja Sohail Sir- culture there ; forced us to think visualise and exaggeration in stories and showing one sided Sohail Irfan Abbasi he said that operation. he said. aj, Ali Shams Abbasi, Ghulam imagine ,if this is our culture ? There is always a stories is inhumane. A women struggling solely he and his team will spread the Farman Ullah Anjum, Direc- MPA Abida Raja, President PTI Mustafa Abbasi, Mufti Arshad, deprived , poor girl crying in her home . She has will be appreaciated but a chained woman bearing manifesto of PTI to every nuke tor General of the Higher Ed- Murree Sohair Irfan Abbasi, Ex Raja Sajid Abbasi, Ansar Mum- nothing to eat no means of earning. She is wait- domestic violence will be highly rated. A beautiful and corner of the tehsil. MPA ucation Commission (HEC), Nazim Haji Khalil Ahmed, Raja taz Abbasi were present on the ing for a prince charming to hold her hand and women having a charming personality will stick Latasob Satti also congratulat- was chief guest on the occa- Haroon Mahfooz and others occasion. Aziz-ur-Rehman Ab- take her to a completely new world where there is the viewers to the channel but an injured women sion. Several other guests of also addressed the gathering. basi, Junaid Abbasi, Raja Shahid fairy tale story. The guy is handsome , tall , well having bruises on her face will be over rated. A he said that that we are fortu- honour also attended, includ- Mahmood, former Tehsil Nazim educated, loving and last but not the least – he smiling face will be neglected in the over crowded nateed newly that electedour leader office is fearless, bearers, ing some foreigners. including PTI Vice President Murree Khurshid Abbasi, Raja will be in a lush car that is available for almost 10 media/drama industry but a sobbing face will be patriotic and has pain for the “We were indeed impressed BaqirThe newlyAbbasi, appointed Omer Satti, officials Raja Khurram Zaman and others also percent of the people living in Pakistan. If she is watched for longer. The woman of drama industry country and the nation. Devel- by the event; the teacher Zia-ur-Rehman Vice President, participated. poor but a little educated, she will be working in in this era is objectified to win the heart of man opment projects are underway spoke well and the students an office where his boss is arrogant, boorish and resulting out as our young generation’s only aim performed with enthusiasm ill-mannered but later on they started developing is to get married. Handsome, wealthy , rich ,good and pleasure. The magicians feelings for each other and the end result will be looking with a lush car would be the only guy and were the most popular per- a marriage having domestic politics or a failure in young charming, pretty ,tall and long hairs will be formers”, said a group of marriage because of class issues. If all is good , the the only girl they would get married. So, this is the guests. guy must be having an extra marital affair. If this reality of the society of drama industry. This is the Multan Civil Secretariat The teachers explained that fails to express our culture, the writer adds an affair reflection that is trivilising the inter-woman rela- the students had rehearsed of a brother in law with her bhabhi (brother’s wife). tionship and making this the tag line as aurat aurat their programme for several For our kind information, this relation is consid- ki dushman – as if we have nothing more to discuss weeks, and they, too, were to Offer 30,000 Jobs To ered to be a sacred one and bhabhi is considered and depict. We are psychologically so much occu- very happy with the result, as equivalent to mother. Atleast, in our society. If pied by these topics that we see the society from yet, they said they were also someone is not considering this and thinks that the the eyes of glamour neglecting the reality. glad that it was now all over. reality is quite opposite or he/she has seen some Youth: Nadeem Qureshi One guest said that although cases and it is important to highlight that issue. Evil is all that seems the constant fact prevailing she was very impressed with Then, i am sorry- this is an individual’s personal goodness of character, moral values, positive the school, she would rather thinking and relation with his family. Nothing is cultural trends all are pushed back into the back- MULTAN, (APP Jul, 2020 ) :Parliamentary secre- he maintained. have liked to see such schools wrong in society to depict or highlight such an is- ground. The core feelings like friendship, respect, tary on information and culture Punjab Nadeem Nadeem said that establishment of civil secretariat as government schools. “In sue to the extent to create a whole serial to be on love, integrity that keep a society going are no Qureshi on Sunday said that Multan civil secretari- would resolve people’s problems locally. He stated future, I wish that govern- aired weekly for almost 40 mins. For adding fuel more valued on screen. at would offer jobs to 30,000 youngsters. that the incumbent government believed in practi- ment schools can be as good to the fire, a story comes up of two sisters and the While talking to media persons, he said that the cal service of masses. The civil secretariat was one as the SSPSS private school. younger one wants every thing out of jealousy even The writer is a Phd scholar and author of two novels. provision of job to youngsters would surely help to a step towards south Punjab province. Private schools are too costly sister’s husband (her brother in law). The depiction She can be reached at [email protected] improve living standard of local people. for most parents. Good basic of culture doesn’t end here , it is completely alright Previous government deliberately kept south Pun- education should be free for to on air the content exploiting our roots and re- jab as backward region. all, or only with a token fee”, lations. A father in law is interested in her daugh- The local people were deprived of their due rights, she said ter in law. A dewar in her bhabhi. A lady having 3 The Dayspring Youth & Economy

E-Con. held on socio economic impacts of Pugnaciousness COVID-19 on Population & Youth bring change.” hold forth to “The pandemic has drastically Mohsin Baig – President, Rahnuma Youth Mushrooming In Pakistan impactedNetwork spokethe day-to-day briefly of globallife, especially impacts vuland- Network added that “Mental health issues of nerable population such as young people, young people during this pandemic should women and people with disabilities has be addressed and there should be Youth By: Muhammad Zaman Butt been effected the most both mentally and friendly health spaces where young people physically.” can discuss their issues.” don’t think so that today in this contem- on the other hand, the vulgar slogans like the strangers all the day with average salary Chonghee C. Hwang – Senior Manager Asia, Robin Smeets – Youth Rights and Engage- porary world, any individual is unfamil- “Mera Jism Mera Marzi” which means (My and bear her own accommodation, food, lux- Family Planning 2020 concentrated on ment Coordinator, Dance4Life came out I iar with the term “feminism”. Feminism, body my choice) or “Fuck ” aren’t uries and etc.. and feel slave in her own house SRHR and make a conversation about it by with a frame approach by conveying that, however is the theory of political, economic just about slogans. But in reality, they are where she resides with her husband, enjoys expressing: “We need to proactively address “We are going to build an online academy and social equality of both sexes. It always expressing hate towards men. What is the his credit card all, the day even drives his car SRHR services, and reach out more women for interactive spaces to talk about struggles acts on the behalf of women’s lib. The per- reason behind that? A propaganda which is like her own as if it was her possession? They and girls, and engage young people in COVID during COVID-19. We must look for oppor- son who advocates the concept of feminism responsible for all these circumstances? Or are just presenting their illogical statements response.” tunities to engage young people virtually (Advocacy of women right’s on the grounds maybe any sort of foreign funding whose about men and creating a fuss in society and Dr. Bakhtior Kadirov – Deputy Representa- because we are not sure when these lock- of equality) is called a feminist. Charles Fou- motive is too disturbing our peace and create nothing else. Feminism basically undermines tive UNFPA stated the delicacy of the matter downs will get over and we will get back to rier, a utopian socialist and a French philos- altercation or maybe validation? But, dear, the traditional values and the power of a and claimed that “The vulnerable population the normal”Hamyl Anjum – Governing Board fall off the back of the lorry. I personally don’t woman, which is her family and loved ones needs SRH services more because poverty is Member, Youth Advocacy Network said that in 1837 and now it’s spreading like a wild know one thing that, what kind of rights they by creating chaos and misunderstanding in the driver of child marriages. The CPR is al- outline and publicize that, “Even where FP opher firstly coined the term of “Feminism” are demanding? That should be le- relationships also used as a weapon against ready low in Pakistan and the consequences Aid is readily available, uptake and uses are woman’s card to gain their personal motive. gal in Pakistan? Or homosexuality should be mankind by women refusing to bear and are more severe than we think.” limited by lack of information, cultural ac- Somefire overall of the in facts the ofworld. which Some even women I agree usearise a permitted in our dear homeland? Fornication even born babies without their . Ac- Asim Nawaz Abbassi representative of Na- ceptance, resistance from male partners and in this wave that women want equal wages should be allowed in Pakistan or they want cording to my opinion a far-sighted and well- tional Youth Alliance FP-SRH and Director affordability.” as men, men should show respect towards to get naked in the public and walk in the groomed lady never does such deeds which ‘The Dayspring Media‘ weighed media in Dr. Naba Khan – Country Coordinator, IYAFP women, the concept of acid attacks victims streets of Islamic Republic of Pakistan whilst brings feminism and its empowerment to be relation to SRHR by saying that, “The role pointed out that, “Discrimination starts must be reduced to zero percent, no domes- expecting that no one stares at them without considered as a ruination of our society. In of media is very important to start the dis- when a girl child gets deprived by the right to tic violence, no public harassment, proper their permission. Oh girl! Oh girl! … I mean easy words, feminism is all about women em- cussion about SRHR services and media education. We need to talk about such issues equitable work environment for women like really……???. It seems totally injudicious and powerment, but unfortunately due to some should start addressing the population is- and should address them to the policy levels. a man and no and a right to vote. A term impossible that would be materialized. Hats tommyrots this concept has been changed sues through all the available platforms and She also shared about her previous work re- suffragette is usually used for it to memorize - into hatred against men just due to compar- should use the peak hours in conveying solu- lated to young girls’ and women health”. the right to vote. A suffragette was a member ciety but in reality, it will be the coldest day ing themselves with a men and a peculiar ter- tions these issues.” Speakers also congratulated Youth Advoca- of the militant women’s organization in early inoff hell. to those What feminists do they want? creating Why fitnah don’t in they so minology is used for this hatred against men Christine Power – Policy Advisor, Population cy Network (YAN) and acknowledged their 20th century who, under the banner “Votes called misandrist. A misandrist is actually a Reference Bureau proceeded the session by work for the meaningful youth participation for Women”, fought for the right to vote in Why don’t they raise their voice so called person who dislikes, despises or is strongly voicing that, “PRB has always worked for and capacity building of young people. They public elections, known as women’s suffrage. feministsraise their in voice favour in favourof Malala of Dr. Yousafzai Afia Siddiqui? at that prejudiced against men in short biased. capacity building of young people, and gave also accredited that YAN has actually sow the On the other hand, we must take a look at its time when she was attacked by the Taliban An American Author Pat Robertson once them lead and ownership because we be- seed of bringing the E-Conferences and for pros and cons equated with feminism, which in Swat on October 09, 2012 who was even said: lieve that young people are the real change not stepping back due to COVID-19. degrade the dignity of pious ones. Some slo- an activist for and children “Feminism is a socialist, anti-family, political makers and they should have capacity to gans like “Mera jism mera marzi”, Women and was known for her human rights advoca- movement that encourages women to leave are not the possession of men and homosex- cy and the rest of two girls were shot dead by their husbands, kill their children, practice uality must be free in this country and even the terrorists in Swat. Why don’t they raise witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become From Page 1 I came across a word “Fuck Patriarchy”, this their voice against the barbaric treatment lesbians”. play card was raised by a boy in LUMS (La- of India on Kashmiri women and children, All rights have been given to all of them by Pakistan meet SDG 13 hore University of Management and Scienc- forget the men of Kashmiri’s because they The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be adaptation initiatives paved countries most affected by caused-climate change in- es) he was from LUMS FemSoc. It is a Fem- hate patriarchy, but why not for the sake of Upon Him) before 1441 years ago. Like- the way for the country to extreme weather events. cluding rapidly changing inist Society of LUMS although you people Humanity of innocent women and children? ly, the Quran says in Surah 4, Ayat 34: Men achieve the UN’s Climate Ac- The Index showed Pakistan weather patterns, rising sea have more holes than a swiss cheese. Many of The thing is they want their personal mo- are the protectors and maintainers of wom- tion Goal 13 and that, too, 10 among 10 countries most level, heat waves, droughts, the students were engaged at that time and tive to degrade men by insulting them and en, because Allah has given the one more years before the deadline. affected by climate change are members of this society even till now. gaining their so-called power. I agree with (strength) than others, and because they He said major initiatives in the last 20 years due to its - Unfortunately, some of the so-called NGO’s the fact that some of the men are wrong but support them from their means”. In Surah included 10 Billion Tree geographical location. Malik sonalexpanding rains desertification,and torrential in the name of Human Rights Organization it doesn’t mean that you degrade the whole Al-Baqarah verse 228, the Quran says that: Tsunami Programme, Clean Amin said in view of eco- forest fires, cyclones, unsea in Pakistan is a part of this pugnacious act patriarchy. Don’t forget that your father, “And they (women) have rights (over their Green Pakistan Initiative, nomic damages estimated at Malik Amin said with car- or maybe creating a propaganda to achieve brother, son and your unfortunate husband husbands as regards living expenses, etc.) Clean Green Pakistan Index, $3.8 million in the German- bonfloods,” emissions he said. being at their their own personal motive. The NGO is said are also part of them, but alas do a Devon similar (to those of their husbands) over Protected Areas Initiative, watch Index 2020, Pakistan highest levels in the human to be called as the Human Rights Commission loch. Liberal female Muslims have urged them (as regards obedience and respect) to Eco-system Restoration had been ranked number history and on the rise, the of Pakistan. Late Asma Jahangir, who was a that ijtihad, a form of critical thinking, be what is responsibility but men have a degree Fund for facilitating the three in the long-term as- world’s average surface Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer and a social used to develop a more progressive form of (of responsibility) over them”. It can be clear- transition towards environ- sessment over a 20-year pe- temperature was projected activist was a founder of HRCP. But it is sad Islam with respect to the status of women. In ly observed that Islam gives the rights to the mentally-resilient Pakistan riod (1999-2028). to go up over the 21st cen- to say that some of the members of her NGO addition, the Islamic feminists have advocat- women most up to the mark. Despite the fact by mainstreaming adapta- The premier’s aide said cli- tury unless serious actions are a part of this feminist campaign. And she ed for women’s rights, gender equality, and that some of the modern females or so-called tion and mitigation through mate crisis was affecting to contain them were taken. even served as an UN special rapporteur on social justice grounded in an Islamic frame- feminists don’t understand this thing and try ecologically-targeted initia- every country and Pakistan He, however, said affordable Freedom of Religion or Belief. She was also a work. Well, I’ve some points which will carry to degrade our pious culture and religion as tives such as afforestation, was no exception in terms mitigation and affordable president of the Supreme Court Bar Associa- logical arguments and want their answers well. Their thinking needs to be improved in biodiversity conservation, of impacts of the crisis and solutions existed and need- tion of Pakistan. However, the point is due to from feminists that, most people who are on such a way that to follow the footsteps of Is- enhancing policy environ- heightened vulnerability ed to be adopted and scaled this wave of feminism it is being misused for the streets are men, most victims of violent lam and don’t become a vulgar. ment in consistent with the to it. up to enable countries to example, if a woman wants to take revenge crimes are men, most people who died in war objectives of Pakistan’s Na- “Global heating is disrupting leapfrog to cleaner, more from any boy or wants to deliberately insult are men, most of the household spending is In a nutshell, it can be said that the moment tionally Determined Contri- not only national economies resilient economies. “Turn- him in the front of everyone she can claim that controlled by men, most people who commit of a feminism is not a bad idea, but to exceed bution and attaining Land and affecting lives and live- ing to renewable energy and this person harassed me or tried to a rape me the limits of the Islamic values and to distract Degradation Neutrality. lihoods of people and coun- a range of other measures but wasn’t able to do it. A woman card is a or psychological issues so the question which people’s mind plus creating obscenity and According to the Amin tries dearly today and even that will reduce emissions kind of phrase which is used to describe ac- arisessuicide is are the men dominancy due to any precisely? of their Feminists financial bawdry is. Aslam in the Climate Risk more tomorrow. Because of and increase adaptation ef- cusations of women by either mentioning usually argue that men should cook food on Index 2020, Germanwatch, the soaring climate altering forts is a key way forward their gender to gain an advantage in discus- their own, I agree on that point, but my re- The writer is a Law Student at the University a sustainable development carbon emissions globally, as a part of viable climate sions or implying accusing other people of buttal over this point is that why women feel of Lahore. He can be reached at muhammad- advocacy group, ranked people and communities action,” he said. sexism in order to garner support. Moreover, free when they serve food in a restaurant to [email protected]. Pakistan in its long-term are experiencing the sig-

ranking fifth among the nificant impacts of human 4 The Dayspring

Corona Wins

ith the increasing spread of Nations in the matter and after a hope- disease that has killed many people by ble in the world because of this virus. pandemic COVID19, there less response given, the Prime Minis- now, but the killing is also visible in People are rushing to shopping malls to Ware precautionary measures ter of Pakistan requested to use social Kashmir. What is the difference in both get as much as they can because of the taken place all around the globe. Start- media as a tool for making the issue cases? The answer lies in sympathy, want ample resources at their place. ing from China, this virus has taken the of Kashmir viral. Unfortunately, since empathy and apathy. We sympathize They do not consider their average majority of the United States and has Kashmir does not concern our health with our people, but we fail to realize need and at this time of crucial crisis, badly affected Italy now. Approximate- or our proximity, the world decided to that our people are also humans and people forget that sharing is caring. ly 4000 deaths are stated as for today give it a silent treatment. The horrors hence if humans are affected in any This teaches the world a new lesson and a good deal of population infected. and bloodshed continue till date, but part of the world; therefore, our loved which it is not ready to learn. Thinking critically, the virus has not no news has become viral. ones may also suffer one day. We do It is high time that we must under- just infected our bodies but our minds not show empathy because we feel stand the need of others and respect as well. The element of fear and its im- on social media, you will see a bulk of that we are not unanswerable for oth- their rights. In this crucial crisis, where pact on human behaviour is also very contentOn the flip promoted side, if you and consider produced corona ev- er’s injustice and we as a global com- the economy and health are at stake, visible. What is unfortunate for all us ery day. Hashtags like COVID_19 are munity “ironically” suffer from apathy we must reminiscence about our past is that we stand united against a virus, used, and people are posting about the Areeba Tayyab because we like to read about what is actions and see where we are going but we didn’t stand united against hu- disease as much as they can. Several happening in the globe, but decide not wrong. Let’s work as a global commu- manity. Corona wins! awareness campaigns have started, to take any action. We are sadly a huge The focal point of this analogy is to and people are resharing almost all the silent majority when it comes to saving the problem the moment it starts so videos. Sadly, these serious campaigns which is very visible in our treatment humanity. thatnity toit won’tfight allbecome the problems a pandemic and dam stop- of Kashmir, where people were brutally have taken a humorous turn as peo- of Kashmir and our mocking of this Furthermore, recent footage of a shop- aging everyone ultimately. consider an equally horrific situation ple are mocking the concept of using pandemic. In this regard, Corona gets ping mall in Australia tells thousand plea was made. Initially, a physical as- a mask and staying at a distance. The more attention than the brutal killings tales of panic around the world. The The writer is a columnist at sistancekilled, even was when required, an infinite and the amount people of opportunists of our century have com- of people. shortage of mask in Pakistan is one The Dayspring and can be reached at shouted for the intervention of United promised the basic ethics of humanity Not to mention that Corona is not other aspect in the current panic visi- [email protected] something serious, it is a widely spread

Climate Change: An unavoidable challenge

A earths astonishing reality that “75pc emerging or owing to air pollution in past year. Furthermore, and do not pay any cost for climate damage. This re-emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic”. He the mortality rate due to air pollution is more exploitative economic model further galvanizes draws the attention of the world towards this fact than deaths by dint of terror motivated violence social inequalities and divides society in having that the issue of climate change can smooth the in past two decades. Dawar Hameed Butt men- and have-nots. According to data collected by way for animals’ migration that can be a source of tions a study of Chicago University in his article Haris Gazdar, in 2003 52pc of the rural popula- infectious diseases in human beings. “Clean Air is part of the commons” which main- tion didn’t own land and 72pc of the population The changes in climate including rain patterns, tains that the people of Lahore division lose up to owned less than 7pc of land. Anti-forest approach rising temperature, bursting of glaciers, cyclones 5 years of their lives due to breathing in contam- of people for the use of woods has further exacer- - inated air. bated the situation. 60-85pc forests are affected tinction of living Spices on earth by Scientists. It Thirdly, melting glaciers is another challenge to wouldand floods be pertinent are categorized to shed in a the light Sixth on Greatthe chal Ex- climate change. A study conducted in 2019 by - lenges, the climate is facing. First of all, we dis- Springer which portrays a grim picture of the cli- ityby humanto light use.that After“less attention 2010 floods on infrastructure in Pakistan, a cuss Carbon dioxide that is the most dangerous mate challenge. According to this study, the Hindu maintenanceprobe into origins and ofengineering flood brought standards, a grim realand gas for climate’s life. According to available data, Kush Himalaya Mountains can lose one third to massive deforestation led to calamity”. Similarly, World produced 34 billion tons of carbon dioxide exhaustion of earth speaks volume about the new By: Wali Ejaz Nekokara by burning fossil fuels and two billion generated economic model. According to UN intergovern- from cement production in 2013. Cutting forests Fourthly,two-thirds shortage of its ice-field of funds by 2100.further This hamstrings can pave mental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity contributed by four billion tons of carbon dioxide. the wayclimate-related for heavy floods actions. and Therecrops’ isdevastation. a disagree- and Ecosystem Services warned that human so- ferocious virus has left the world leaders’ befud- Accumulatively, 47 billion tons of carbon dioxide ment between the developing and developed cieties are consuming the natural resources at a dled due to its exponential rise. Huge resources was produced only in 2013. A quarter of carbon countries about the funds. The developing coun- rapid pace and making worse sustainability of life are being poured in to cope with the pandemic. dioxide gets absorbed by the oceans and this tries claim that developed countries are big con- on the planet. Abrogation of economic and social activities has process makes ocean water acidic. Oceans are tributors to global warming and they must pay for Above mentioned facts indicate towards the further extended the chain of challenges. Amid this approximately 30pc more acidic than pre-indus- their past contributions to global warming. Fur- dire need of planning to combat climate change. hodgepodge, a serious issue of climate is not get- trialization. Sea level is predicted to be risen by thermore, developing countries demanded com- Amidst the pandemic, when the world leaders are ting sufficient attention of the world leaders. Pal- 3.5 to 34.6 inches by 2100. In last 40 years, the grappling with the social, economic and human pably, lockdowns akin to corona-virus have consid- temperature in Pakistan has risen from 0.5-1 de- in 2009. The claim of developing countries stands challenges, it would be useful to chalk out future erably reduced the pollution as Aljazeera reports gree centigrade. Most astonishingly, militaries are true.pensation According first in to Kyoto the available and then data, in Copenhagen from 1900 plan to deal with upcoming issues. The issue of that first time the people of India can clearly see deemed as an important source of carbon emis- to 2004 US released 314,772m metric tons of car- climate is lurking in the shadows and a political the Himalaya Mountains and the sky of Delhi has sions. A scholar based in the US has calculated bon dioxide, China 89,243m, Germany 73,625m, commitment with shrewd decision-making can turned blue. Similarly, an explicit change in the cli- the war-related emissions from 2001 to 2017. US UK 55,163m, India 25,054m, Brazil 9,136m and dodge its attack. Ostrich-like behaviour towards mate of Pakistan can be noticed. However, experts military’s “overseas contingency operations” gen- Indonesia unleashed 6,167m metric tons of car- planning to cope with climate issue will open the maintain that this is a temporary relief and will not erated 400 million metric tons of Carbon dioxide bon dioxide. door for more and more challenges. One of the last for a long time. By dint of virus-led crisis, talks that is equal to the emission of 85 million cars in Fifthly, one of the most important challenges most important steps to handle the climate issue related to climate have been delayed to next year. one year. that provide the bedrock to all other climate-re- is to change the exploitative economic model as Inconceivably, it has become a herculean task to Secondly, Air pollution is deleterious to human lated challenges is Capitalist economic model. a famous Canadian Author Noami Klein says that deal with a pandemic but we have to keep in mind health as well as climate. The interaction of lethal This model encourages heavy mining and turns “A powerful message, spoken in the language of that climate change can introduce more fatal pan- gases with air presents a recipe for distortion. natural resources as commodities. The avarice demics to the world in future. In the article “Can According to the 2018, World Air quality report, us that we need an entirely new economic model Pandemic sound the alarm on climate change?” Pakistan is second most polluted country after for nature. This rapacious behaviour spurred andfires, a floods,new way droughts of sharing and this extinctions planet.” – is telling a professor of Biology Lia Patsavoudi mentions Bangladesh stands at 1st and India at 3rd respec- over-miningto attain more that and resulted more profitin scarcity left lessof resourc respect- that heating planet can possibly be vulnerable to tively. Similarly, the Health Effects Institute’s State es. Another unavoidable contribution of this The writer is a student of Political Science at more infectious diseases. He mentions the report of Global Air report 2019 revealed stark reality model is urbanization and industrialization. The Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. He can be of United States Agency of Development, which un- that approximately 130,000 people lost their life industrialists do not care about the environment reached at [email protected] OP-Eds & Perspectives & OP-Eds Psychological Impacts Of COVID-19

owadays, the current COVID-19 China is the world’s largest economy tain civil law, courteous and rational abolution\ wazzu picturizes your outbreak is a non-traditional se- and trading nation with heavily pop- communications. As we all know a hu- cleanliness time to time in a day. And Executive Director Ncurity paragon over the globe in ulated in the world. And COVID-19 is man is a social animal. Media can keep no doubts in Quranic verses the Mus- Muhammad Faheem Anwer originated from china’s city “Wuhan” people busy by showing entertaining lim ummah blessed with. fear of sudden death and illness on a which is considered an important funny programs indifferent interval of ALLAHUMMA INNI AUDHUBIKA MI- Editor in Chief societalaround 84and countries on an individual light a fire level. under It times during the day. A low index of NAL BARSI, WAL JUNOONI, WALJU- Asim Nawaz Abbasi transportation and IT hubs. Therefore, suspicion of mental distress can help in ZAAMI,WA MIN SAYYIL ASQAAM [email protected] and psychosis-like symptoms such as economiccentre for fallout trade, from economy, coronavirus finance, also early detection of treatments and spare You can read dua for coronavirus as [email protected] lonelinessdifferently fear fans of the quarantine flames offor anxiety weeks threatens the global growth- global oil patients much sufferings. The suffering much as you can during the whole day and days, as well as lead to non-specif- demand, tourism and travel industries people are not only the patients but the even after every prayer. Health prob- Co-Editor ic mental sickness issues (mood prob- have been hit hard by a widespread close relations around the sufferer also lems can drain a person and can be Muhammad Ahsan Yameen lems, sleep issues, panic and phobia situation of china’s economic disrup- faces the anxiety, stress, depression worrisome but indeed the Quran is the [email protected] like behaviours life in prison). During tions rapid fall of international stock with no ways of communication of medicine which all Humankind needs. this critical and scary time, we must markets showing trillions of dollars isolated person in a room and hard- So we picked major dua which can help Deputy Editor remain calm and informed as we gath- damages. Oil prices down to the lowest core procedures of medical tests the you in curing different health problems Sardar M. Kamal Khan er information from variable sources. rates as of the 1980s. That is taking a patient went through. Being Pakistani, by the will of Allah. A person should The fear of an unknown deadly violent toll on the airline industry in lost rev- Islamic republic state Pakistan made see the doctor if it is worse or even a Associate Editor virus is similar in its psychological ef- for Muslims with a slogan of “LA ILLA- slight problem. Seeing a doctor will Qasim Nawaz fects to the reaction to the terrorism to virus-infected aeroplanes and con- HA ILLAL LA HA”……. Should have faith make you recover soon, but if you will threats and produces a higher level of tactingenues as an fewer infected people passenger take flights during due Haya Shaikh on Allah –(the almighty, the creator of recite this dua along with your doctor’s Director Development mental stress after the shortage of food travelling countries blocked their the universe)acting positive, taking full treatment, then Allah will surely ease Fsahat Ul Hassan grains and commodities daily eatables borders to protect their land. People precautions with reciting dua. Because the main and procedure If Chinese is discovered we should follow cure with longer-term consequences. At lev- are blocked in their houses to protect the LAW OF ATTRACTIONalso says; and Americans can read our book and and cleanliness of ourselves and in Director Editorial Board els, we can plug on increased focus and themselves from polluted air. Shortage the positive you think, positive and research on it and hence prove it and daily food eatables. There is still no Syed Shahzaib Haider support on mental health that cause of products and parts from china is good vibes you will attract towards following instructions given in Holly need for the nation to panic. Just more brain disorder to those are struggling affecting companies around the world yourself while on the other hand if Quran and doing so then why we Mus- security and precautionary measures Director Content from fear and anxiety in the corona- as factories delayed to resume and think negative than attracts negative lims can’t have faith on these verses are concerned until medical scientist Maleeha Irfan virus response.COVID-19 or CORONA- workers stayed home, many trades and bad happenings in life. As Allah and practices. AS we know no vaccines discover its vaccine or medicine. It is VIRUSis a pandemic disease spread shows as well as all type of games and himself says a pure faithful person will and recoveries are found so far only natural to experience stress and anx- Special Correspondent in about 84 nations widely spread in sports events in Asia, Europe, America, be blessed more by me. Strong believe Allah and Quran will help and recover iety in the face of a death threat we Asem Mustafa Awan China south Korea and Italy -group of Australia and across the globe have in ALLAH and the person himself can the situation, so this is the only solu- can not control. COVID-19 alarmed as viruses that can cause a range of symp- been delayed cancelled or postponed defeat death anxiety. Then what does tion we can lead to with purity of faith a world health emergency. The media toms including running nose, cough, to help reduce the spread of the novel it mean of creating panic in the coun- and by heart. This Coronavirus claimed and the public should take precautions sore throat, fever and some other mild COVID-19. Because of this many busi- try by selling and smuggling masks at as a biological weapon which leads to and be more cautious instead of los- symptoms such as the common cold nesses have been lost and affected by higher costs? Are you not Muslim or a mind game, the more you keep your- ing one’s cool. Media should play its the dangerous part is breathing dis- sports goods exporters and business- where your humanity is buried?? self alert and active, takes care of your- responsibility in keeping people well order which causes immediate death, man in Pakistan as well due to lack of Things we should do to answer this selves results in the more avoidance to informed giving awareness and knowl- while others are more likely to lead trading with its neighbouring borders. dreadful disease by taking full precau- fall for COVID-19. edge which they are not showing any to pneumonia. Medical science proves Including an and closing of Umrah pil- tions as elaborated by the government interest. We argue our companions to that viruses have a rapid mutation, grims affected seasonal businessman as public message with full faith. Even The writer is a student at National De- spread sound infection control practic- changes its nature time to time there- in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. fence University Islamabad, she can be es and help their communities main- Even though no vaccine or treatment reached at [email protected] if you pray five times in a day, you will fore difficult to find its vaccines. definitely be safe and sound because 5 The Dayspring

Trans Women are Women COVID-19 Crisis As you all know that we have raised now but not in our families. There is voice on Aurat March, Internation- a huge need to work on family accep- al Women’s Day 2020, that Trans tance of transgender people. Change major indicator to measures to preserve the from the remote areas in women are women. When we talk has started on a macro level but it’s assess the develop- life of its citizens. In order KPK and would par- about law and government support, our responsibility to bring change on A ment of the country to face this grim situation, ticularly be affected by the micro level, as a brother, as a sister, as is to check the safety and we need sensible efforts. closure of educational in- a father, as a mother, as a relative, as security of its citizens. It is Unfortunately, people are stitutes. a friend, as a cousin, as a class fellow. the primary duty of a state sharing foolish and vain No battle can be won with- “ It’s a collective responsibility to sen- to protect the lives of its cit- things related to corona-vi- out uniting the nation and It’s a collective respon- sitize each other that gender identity izens. Recently, the whole rus on social media. People taking all stakeholders is a basic human right. No one can world is suffering from are not making sense of this on board. Similarly, quick sibility to sensitize each take this from anyone. a pandemic “COVID-19”. grave situation, they are not and consensual action is other that gender identi- When we proceed with family accep- There is a grim situation following the government’s needed to deal with mas- tance, social acceptance, ending stig- across the world. As said order to stay at home to sive challenge arising out ty is a basic human right. ma & discrimination it will result in by Secretary-General of UN avoid the unnecessary of the COVID-19 situation. No one can take this changing mindsets and that will be a António Guterres ”The fury movements. There is a lack It requires a much greater sustainable change. of the virus illustrates the Sajjad Hussain of awareness about the dis- effort and more resources. from anyone. Now in the crisis of Covid 19, Trans- folly of war. Till this time eases and certain unhygien- There should be a national gender people are even more vulner- when I am quoting the num- Nekokara ic social practices that have action plan from the gov- “ able now as it is impacting a lot on bers, there have been nearly led to a spike in the number ernment to meet the chal- their health and well being as well as 1,363,385 novel coronavi- lenge of coronavirus. The with pathetic health system Saro Imran on their livelihood. Currently trans- rus cases and over 76,380 patients. government should enforce to combat against the virus. we have a very progressive bill in gender people are suffering from a deaths worldwide with Asof far confirmed as the challenges corona-virus of In this backdrop, coun- the shape of the Trans Protection Act lack of basic needs like food, health 4,010 cases within Pakistan. the virus are concerned, it for the safety and security 2018. This is a shred of big evidence Gender Identity & expression. Why care etc. It’s a more important time to The virus does not care can leave the countries like ofits orderscitizens. in Mediaan efficient can wayalso rifice our family / Relations for our that government is with us (Trans- do we have to face harassment in ed- work together on every level for com- about nationality or eth- Pakistan in tatters. Paki- play its proactive role to gender People). Transgender people ucational institutions? Why we have munity betterment and safety. nicity. Sadly, the blames are “ stan’s economy is already educate people to focus on are recognized as a citizen of Pakistan been labialized as a sex objects? being heaped on each other There should be a passing through testing its cure and safety. It may Governments have taken positive with all the basic human rights. The writer is a transgender activist at international level in this times. Corona-virus can educate the citizens to take steps for transgender people and still national action plan The problem is within us as a soci- in Pakistan, she can be reached at grim situation. The situa- further exacerbate the sit- appropriate measures to doing more. Now we need to accept ety, as a family, as class fellows, like https://www.facebook.com/sarim. tion should compel world by the government to uation. Pakistan’s stock cure it. There is a need to Trans people around us. Problem friends, do we accept transgender imran leaders like US President meet the challenge exchange is witnessing a translate the vision of the people? No!!! Why we have to sac- is here, we do accept Trans people Donald Trump to demon- historical low. It is also a government into action. In strate leadership instead of of coronavirus. challenge for law enforce- the end, it is hoped that the escalating tensions. In this ment agencies. People of government will facilitate situation, unity is the need Italy reportedly didn’t take the people in a safe and fast of the hour because the only the government’s order way. There should be a ze- Letters to the Editor solution is to make a collec- “ seriously and still, they are ro-tolerance policy on the tive effort to grapple with bearing the brunt of this safety and security of its cit- ith the ongoing pandemic not only the ew days ago a heart wrenching picture went viral on social tries like Pakistan have too this daunting challenge. lethargic and poor act. It is izens. The government must lives of adults are effected but of the kids media in which a toddler sitting on his grandfather’s chest pathetic health system to W F As compared to developed also a sad reality that daily show some responsibility seeking world’s attention. His grandfather was killed by Frus- combat this deadly virus. In world, where health care wagers in Pakistan cannot and civil society must play but has not come down fully, with that kept in trated Indian army in Indian held Kashmir. It illustrates how these testing times, taking - survive for a long time un- its productive role to aware mindas well. how The have Covid19 the government curve has started decided to to flatten open India has incepted the savagery on innocent kashmiri people. the virus lightly would be orities of less developed der the lockdown situation. the people of the destabiliz- schools for children of all ages? In a country United nations remained quite, no attention, no press release, the blunder of century. countriessystem is efficient,lie somewhere the pri On the educational front, ing impacts of this crisis. where adults are failing to follow the basic PPE no action has been taken yet. According to United Nations the However, making light of other than saving lives of the impacts are irreversible rules, how do they expect the children to be Kashmir is a disputed territory. After Separation of Pakistan this grim situation would people. Sadly, developed because the idea of online wearing full PPEs in this scorching heat? and India in 1947 the status of Kashmir remained unanswered, be a great blunder. It is very The writer is a lawyer, he countries have also hope- classes cannot succeed in The government should consider either holding and this exacerbated the border tensions between two. Later sad and tragic that Paki- can be reached at +92 304 lessly failed to contain coro- Pakistan due to poor avail- the year or promoting the student in primary on United nations security council passed a resolution on stan’s government and soci- 6881849. na virus. It is a big challenge ability of internet. Students schools. Student aged from 4 to 10 would be the Kashmir in 1948 in which UNSC urged both countries to settle ety do not take appropriate least worried about maintaining distance and their dispute through peaceful means so that peace and order for countries like Pakistan from Baluchistan and some covering their faces. It could also lead to heat could be restored in region. It suggested that the issue should strokes, dehydration and other heat related be decided through the widely accepted democratic method of illnesses. If the schools are somehow function- free and impartial plebiscite. But no plebiscite conducted yet ing, the government should be providing the and UN seems not more then a spectator, and this leniency re- underprivileged students, who can barely afford sulted in revocation of Kashmir’s status and killing of innocent Productive Quarantine to attend school, with face masks and proper Kashmiris simultaneously. Therefore Pakistan should request personal protective equipments. United nations security council under article 35 of the UN The kids are the future of this nation and their Charter, which allows the member nations to bring to the atten- health should be our top most priority. tion of the UN on matters endangering international peace. umans are social animals teams in it and they posited their proj- Amber Shaikh, Sanaullah Kalwar, Kashmore, Sindh which are to be distanced for ects and plans to devise out an online mechanism of coordination among the such unnatural measures healthcare institutions, governments Hcollective benefit. However, can take a toll on the mental health and the public so that the people can of the people, especially youth. Simi- test themselves at home and coor- Downright inequities in Pakistan larly, the current pandemic can trans- dinate it with the national and the form into mental health strain if the international database. Such projects their groceries are delivered to their hasn’t worked for the last two and a energies of the youth are not utilized would not only aid the authorities but doorstep from various grocery stores, half months. All family members are properly. would create better acceptability and making certain that they bought large now surviving on the food items giv- A mental health charity SANE warns of sustainability of the state based quar- - en to them by the people around. She a looming mental health crisis. Their antine programs. - bought oil, potatoes, and lentil with helpline has witnessed an 80% surge Coping with the virus is not as hard quantities to fill up their refrigera less consumption during lockdown the meagre savings she had. When in the calls in just two weeks. There as it seems because such proactive tors. It is this kind of selfish, thought that ended up reducing the stocks the savings were gone, they bor- is excessive stress on the physical as- and productive ideas for the people in the stores incredibly fast, leaving rowed money from neighbors to buy pect of the Covid-19. Whereas, men- Rida Fatima in quarantine will generate positive many returning home empty handed. medicines for the husband. Haleema tal health is being overlooked. This energy which the people are in a dire herself told me that she is complete- unforeseen crisis has carried with can both boost their morale and en- need of. The continual news of the es- with the millions of poor people in ly broke. She doesn’t know how they it the seeds of anguish and anxiety. calating number of infected and dead Now, contrast this affluent lifestyle are going to repay the loan unless gage them in decision making. Their Coupled with isolation, these feelings ideas shall both fruitfully serve the de- is giving rise to new mental epidemics. from the cities because they lost their she starts to work again, but that’s give rise to mental strains leading to jobsour countryunder the who circumstances have been fleeing and not even possible right now because cision makers and will channel their a 29% increase in mortality rates as energies in a more constructive di- might not stop the public from mental had no choice but to return to their people are so frightened of the virus Henceforth, the deterrence of fines observed by the SANE studies. Akin to mension. Most of the colleges and uni- anxieties but such constructive ideas native villages. many ended up in they don’t allow any domestic help to can mobilize optimism and create a Syed Shahzaib Haider hospitals because they had no facili- enter their homes for work. versities are not taking online classes pressures among the people because and in such times, these competitions robust mode of communication and ties and proper medical measures to There are millions of poor, struggling ofthat, the there fear ofare losing economic their jobsand financialby being problem-solving. people like Arif and Haleema right can serve us two-pronged advantages. he coronavirus is not just a matter Firstly, it will boost a number of ideas through starvation under the blazing now in our country. The crucial dif- Thence, it is a high time for the gov- The writer is a freelancer and a student of pandemonium for us, however fight the virus. While some had to go to combat the pandemic and secondly, T sun. because in the beginning all the ernmentsconfined to to their chalk homes. out plans which can it reveals the truth that we have two it will engage the people to make them of Politics and International Relations, transport means were absent. I have and the poor is that the poor has no address this issue before it worsens. Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad. entirely different worlds in Pakistan ference between the affluent class feel more connected. cushion; no reserves of anything, be A simple yet productive quarantine of rich and poor. As we can see for A friend of mine in Berlin participated She can be reached at ridaseehar@ private cars looted the poor to take it money, food, or medicines. Majori- project and hackathons for the youth gmail.com some it means an enforced holiday themseen myselfto their some native profiteers villages. who It was had a ty of them live on the edge. Many of in such a hackathon which had various and on the other hand, we have mil- horrifying sight. Government didn’t these economically disadvantaged lions of poor daily wagers who are have any plans to transport the mi- people can’t even afford two meals desperately trying to get any work grant workers to their homes, This a day. These gross inequities remind to have food. The life and struggles of Pandemic has shattered not only the me of Hazrat Umar R.A, when he said What & Why Women Empowerment? these two divisions are hugely differ- lives of migrant workers but also the that in my reign I am responsible of ent that it makes one wonder if they small traders and daily wage earners. a dog if he dies of thirst. For him, the are from two separate, totally uncon- Let’s take an example of someone cruelest act is when someone eats superior to them , and in pressed women and in women. The individuals I know personally, Arif who runs a and drinks in excess and masses of what ways ? some cases treat them like and government must both of our country have been in their - starving people look at his feast hun- In Quran it is written “ Men a personal properties, This come together to make it cocoonsnected realities.all this Thetime affluentof lockdown class lamabad. When I called him to have grily. , however , have an advan- led to fall in social status of happen. Education for girls complaining about not being able to tiny florist’s shop in F-10 Markaz Is It’s time for us to understand that tage over them “ women in our society. They must be made compulsory travel or play a round of golf, or hang on father’s day, Arif said his shop had how many of us are being cruelest ac- Al-Quran , 2:228 consider inferior and many so that women can become out with friends in restaurants, or go- beensome closedflowers since delivered March to15, my 2020. father He cording to Islam. I am not suggesting Here the Quran refers to restrictions were imposed illiterate to make a life for ing to the gym, saying that they can’t said that his savings were all gone, that we all give up enjoying the good man’s superiority by virtue on them . Due to this human themselves. catch a movie etc. Some says that the and he hardly has anything left to things in life, but we can certainly be of his responsibility of pro- have upset the balance of Women must be given equal domestic help has gone back to his/ more empathic with those who are tection and maintenance society as well as balance of her home due to lockdown. The pan- him by government wasn’t enough suffering. We also need to build a nature . irrespective of gender. demic provides an opportunity to tobuy feed food. his The whole financial family helpfor this given long. to system that is respectful and fair. We to their rights. Nature has Moreover,opportunities they in must every also field, be the rich in our country to indulge in When he was forced to shut down his can start by paying a decent salary to madeof women him stronger and fulfillment , more So women Empowerment is given equal pay. We can em- unlimited entertainment. They have the domestic help that is more than responsible and tolerant the process to uplift the so- power women by abolishing had bought that morning worth Rs what we spend in our monthly dine en and women are with refer to mundane mat- cial status of women in our child marriage. Various pro- while some have been busy taking on- 15,000.store, he Arif lost told all theme freshin all flowers frankness he out. Is it so hard for us pay them a two sides of coin , ters of life , so men is held society. grams must be held where Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube, that if he couldn’t open his shop again little money for their doctor’s visit? they are comple- M superior to women in the Women Empowerment is they can be taught skills to or how to cook exotic dishes. his whole family would be ruined. These are just some of the very basic mentary to each other . degree of responsibility. the way to establish the bal- fend for themselves in case Thoseline lessons who onare music,spiritually dance, inclined, fitness Sadly, his shop is closed to this day. requirements to bring about some They cannot substitute each International Sahih : 2:228 ance It is the way to boost have started taking lessons on med- Then there’s Haleema bibi, who impression of social justice. And last other and this is how nature But the men have a degree Most importantly, the itation and yoga, or they have been works as maid in different houses. but not the least, we should learn to had made us . Nature had over them ( in responsibili- and make them realize shamethey face of financialdivorce and crisis. abuse listening to the talks of the religious Every day she walks from her place treat poor with respect and compas- evolved them in such a way ty and Authority ) and Allah theythe confidenceare not inferior, in women they must be thrown out of the scholars which is a good thing in- to come to work. Her husband is a sion because probably this act only that each gender is unable is exalted in might and wise. are powerful as men but window. Many women stay mental patient who stays at home. His will get you shifa-at of our beloved to perform. For All men who defend in different ways Women in abusive relationships be- culinary skills on Facebook and Insta- medical bills come to Rs 2,500 each Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W). Both genders are different themselves on social media Empowerment is a way to cause of the fear of society. gram.deed. EverySome dayfolks there have are flaunted lots of theirpho- month. She has one daughter who is but both have equally im- by the single part of Ayyat , bridge the gap b/w men and Parents must teach their tographs on social media showing the 13 years old takes care of her father. portant existence. Men are The writer is special correspondent So please look into the ex- women . daughters it is okay to come food items along with pictures of dif- Haleema earns about Rs 12,000 each stronger than women , and and columnist at The Dayspring. He planation before quoting How to Empower Women? home divorced rather than ferent kind of stimulant drinks com- month, and from that she has to give women should understand can be reached at syedshahzaib5@ things wrong. There are various ways plementing the meal. Seems like it is to her room rent as well. Haleema gamil.com this , but men should also the most enjoyed time of their life, as understand how they are It doesn’t state that , sup- in how one can empower in a coffin. 6 The Dayspring Women & Featuring Special

From Page 1 Interview with Aygun Bayramova founder of ‘Community LEAD’ Azerbaijan Interview By: Maleeha Irfan been heard well. When we say violent extremism, as actors solutions to counter this violent behaviour for girls? young girls? uring the conference held in Islamabad on “Role of of it, mainly men come to our mind, unfortunately, women Young Women and Girls in Countering Violent Ex- as victims of violence or drivers of positive social change education and promote respect for human rights, diversity I assume mainly women who get involved in violent activ- Dtremism (CVE)” The Dayspring’s Maleeha Irfan in- they also play a role as a participant of violent extremism in inI think, schools first and of universities.all, we should Considering start to teach the powerhuman ofrights me- ities are uneducated people and unaware of their rights. terviewed Ms. Aygun Bayramova founder of “Community They have an ideology that they are follower and their hus- LEAD” Initiative in Azerbaijan. The initiative aims at engag- recent violent extremist attacks perpetrated by women media to promote human rights, tolerance, gender equal- bands in the family are the key person in decision making. ing young people in different peace building and education- anda direct women’s or indirect participation way. According has evolved to the from findings auxiliary of OSCE, roles itydia, and we canwomen’s benefit empowerment. advantages of Weit and should we can also work enhance with al activities to counter radicalization in society. supporting their male counterparts, providing healthcare, participatory decision-making and increase civic space at Once I read an interesting article about a woman who had The conference was convened by Youth Advocacy Network and maintaining safe houses, to direct engagement in vio- national and local levels for women and girls. joined to a violent political organization. I got perception (YAN) in collaboration with Eurasian Regional Center of Is- lent acts, including suicide bombings. that she did not realize she was a participant of violent ex- lamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF-ERC) and Ministry In my opinion, I do not think the damages of violent ex- Violent is an extreme form of aggression. Violent extrem- tremism while she was thinking she just took care of her of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Pakistan on tremism is being highlighted in an effective way. Today ists have learned aggression, hate. All we know that in family with joining the organization. They feel like they 6-February-2020. several local and international organizations are working many Islamic countries women are the essential person do not have another choice except following the “head” of to stop violent extremism, but it cannot be enough. responsible for raising children and taking care of them. If family no matter what they decide or which ideology they Question: What in your opinion are the repercussions we take into account this fact we can say women also have promote. All these are the sign that we need to educate, em- you think will create a backlash in the society because Regarding your question, yes, I think the repercussions will power women, and ensure their voices are heard. of the violent injustices/extreme violence in the soci- create a backlash in the society as it should create. For this, against it. Therefore, we should give education with high ety? we need more awareness-raising campaigns, researches, qualityrole in to violence girls. and they are completely capable to fight Question: What’s your perception about Pakistan? As a result of low level-tolerance and inclusion in commu- case studies, and of course, educational activities. Undoubt- Question: As per the facts, the young girls are manip- nities, violent extremism is one of the biggest social prob- - ulated to get involved in violent disturbing activities of young women and young girls in countering violent ex- lems of today. It has taken the lives of many innocent people vent violent extremism. whereas sometimes they are taken through disturb- tremism”It was my organized first time by in ICYFPakistan, is a good the reasonconference brought “The me role to of different faiths, races and nationalities. All these have edly, we also need to find out more sufficient ways to pre ing yet traumatic incidents deliberately. What in your Pakistan. I am delighted and Overwhelmed with great hos- swept across the world but I think their voices have not Question: Please recommend the most impactful of the opinion are the reasons involved in manipulating those pitality of Pakistani people and would love to visit again.

AJK President lauds youth for their great contributions to Kashmir movement MIRPUR (AJK): Jul 21 (APP):The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Pres- who were peacefully struggling against Indian occupation and the determination irrespective whatever the price they were required to pay ident Sardar Masood Khan has stressed upon Pakistani and Kashmiri atrocities committed by the Indian forces in occupied Kashmir. In order for it. The AJK President said that at present the youth were playing the students studying across the world particularly in the UK to gear up to perpetuate India’s illegitimate occupation of the territory, the youth role of a frontline force in the Kashmir liberation movement. their efforts to mobilize world opinion and create public awareness on were being killed in fake encounters, rendered blind through the use of While appreciating the activities of PLASA in educational institutions the global level over India’s unlawful and illegitimate occupation of the pellet guns while a large number of them had been arrested and put be- all over the UK including Queen Mary University, University of Hertford- occupied Jammu and Kashmir state. He was talking to a delegation of hind the bars and the detention centres where they were being severely shire, Kings College and City University London, the AJK President said the UK-based Pakistan Leadership Association of Students and Alumni tortured, he said. the students to focus on their education keeping in view the situations (PLASA) who called on him here on Tuesday under the leadership of Sardar Masood Khan said that the occupation army was doing all this in and the requirements of the ever dynamic job market. He said that student leader and founder of PLASA Adil–ur-Rehman. The delegation order to silence the voices rising for freedom and the right of self-de- students should acquire education in modern sciences, advanced tech- apprised him about the activities of their organization and discussed the termination. However, he maintained that in spite of all out brutalities nologies, entrepreneurship, latest situation of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. by India, the Kashmiri youth were not willing to bow before India and The AJK President said that India was particularly targeting the youth they were determined to get their democratic and legitimate right to self

Apartheid no more – ‘Madiba’ made it happen

a Soweto stadium of huge ANC supporting crowd, read the better! is an occasion for all to take action Mandela’s Birthday is not only celebrated in South Africa out Madiba’s letter rejecting President Botha’s offer of a and inspire change. The efforts from Mandela Day support but also in many African countries because he fought for conditional release…..such was his valour, conviction and the campaign’s ongoing work and other freedom. He was involved in the transformation of South determination for attainment of freedom for South Africa charitable orgs. Africa and initiated process of reducing poverty and steer- from the scourge of apartheid. His letter was symbolic of Many people and organizations around the world take part ing South Africa to be the most developed nation in Africa. reinvigoration of the values and principles of the struggle, in many activities to promote Nelson Mandela Day. These He helped many black South Africans get more rights and according to another anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Des- activities include volunteering, sport, art, education, mu- not be persecuted by governing parties. And, therefore, mond Tutu. sic and culture. Various events are also held on or around Mandela the Madiba earned love and respect from all Mandela’s prisoner number was 466 and the year was July 18 to honor Mandela’s works and to promote different South Africa people. 1963 when he was imprisoned on , off Cape projects that were inspired by his achievements. The 18th July celebration is a message to many people in Town in South Africa. The Robben Island prisoners were Mandela Day is a global movement to take his life’s work the world about this amazing African leader. It also sends never referred to by their names, but rather by their num- into a new era and change our world for the better. Man- a clear message to racists, a message of uniformity and bers and year of imprisonment – hence ‘46664’ was Nel- dela Day asks us all to “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make equality for all. It is evident that Madiba is an icon who will son Mandela’s number. His release from prison in 1990 fed Every Day a Mandela Day.” The main objective of the Day be celebrated throughout the world today and in days to political debates in the country and contributed to South is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the come. Africa’s transition towards a multi-racial democracy. world for the better, and in doing so build a global move- MANDELA DAY Makes a Difference in – After his release, Nelson Mandela continued addressing ment for good. Ultimately it seeks to empower communi- Getting out in the community and lending a hand by de- racial issues in his country and supported reconciliation ties everywhere. voting some time to volunteering. Volunteer for as a little initiatives. His efforts resulted in him becoming elected as In the words of Nelson Mandela, or as long as one wants, and one’s sure to feel good about “It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle the positive impact one has made afterwards. against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is Finding a charity that partakes in a mission that is im- By: Amb. Salahuddin withSouth another Africa’s former first black South president African inpresident 1994. He Frederik remained W. in your hands.” portant, and contributing to the cause. dein officeKlerk, till in 1993.1999. He won the Nobel Peace Prize, together As launched in South Africa, MANDELA DAY was inspired Showing support for the noble causes that gain atten- Choudhry Nelson Mandela, who served as President of South Afri- by a call Nelson Mandela made for the next generation to tion on this day by using hashtags #MandelaDay and #Ac- ca from 1994 to 1999, is globally remembered as an an- take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s tionAgainstPoverty. he world today stands enriched by peoples of di- ti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthro- social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”. verse races, far freer and respected than in the past. pist. It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy; This has come about after long periods of tremen- Born in British South Africa on 18 July 1918, Mandela stud- it is a global movement to honour his life’s work and to many more hills to climb.” T “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are - ied law before working as a lawyer in , where change the world for the better. Mandela Day provides a global call for the people to rec- tions and coercion man applied against man, black slavery he became involved in anti-colonial and African nationalist Various statues and civic tributes have been made to honor ognize their ability and have a positive effect on others anddous child struggle labour and have human been sacrifices.the worst. Of Here all humanwe can afflicrecall politics. Nelson Mandela. For example, a statue in Mandela’s image around them. People also inspire others about the values He was imprisoned for life for campaigning against the stands at in Johannesburg, South that Mandela shared like democracy, freedom, diversity, fought against this evil. apartheid system of racial segregation established by the Africa. A bridge, known as the Nelson Mandela Bridge, reconciliation and respect. To promote the Day, many peo- with respect and esteem some extraordinary figures who- National Party’s white-only government. is also found in Johannesburg. Postage stamps have also ple and organizations across the world take part in several lihlahla, later nicknamed as Nelson by his teacher), fondly He served 27 years in prison before being released in 1990 been dedicated to Mandela, as well as various musical trib- activities like volunteering, sports, arts, education, music calledOne such ‘Madiba’ great by man South was Africans Nelson whichMandela is a (first title ofname respect. Ro by the then South African President F. W. de Klerk in wake utes, on many occasions. and culture. This Day also celebrates a campaign known Today, had Mandela been with us, he would surely be very of growing domestic and international pressure, and fears Nelson Mandela International Day is Important: as “46664”, in reference to Mandela’s Robben Island prison happy and proud to see initiatives and vision of his to be of a racial civil war. He showed the way for all of us….. number that gave him a calling name ! catalytic to new human waves and movements against re- Revolutionary. Philanthropist. President. Mandela lived a Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an pression and injustice. He would be happy to see another the African National Congress emerged victorious in the breathtaking life — showing impossible courage against act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human movement at the right time when badly needed: ‘Black 1994Mandela general became elections. South Africa’s first black president after all odds. He spent 27 years in prison. He rose to become right, the right to dignity and a decent life. Lives Matter’ movement, re-enkindled, – sparked by mass He gained international acclaim for his activism, receiving Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an worldwide protests to the brutal police ‘manhandled’ kill- more than 250 honours including the Nobel Peace Prize. apartheid in the process. He won the Nobel Peace Prize. act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human ing of a helpless youth, George Floyd in Minneapolis, US HeSouth provided Africa’s unlimited first Black help Head for others…..of State — bringing down right, the right to dignity and a decent life. Nelson Mandela – creating massive pro-black-American awareness and 18, 2009, but the UN’s resolution to declare the day oc- The Nelson Mandela Foundation, started in 1999, focused Epilogue curredThe first later Mandela that year. Day Onwas November launched 10,in New2009, York the onUnited July on things like rural development and school construction Let’s each of us be a Mandela for every one of us, for our statues of black-slave exploiting perso- nalities are be- Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring — while launching a prolonged and sustained attack on family, for the society. Let’s ALL be like Madiba to learn ingcampaigns, brought spreading down and like replaced, wildfire, such to theas theextent youth that leader even July 18 as “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recogni- the HIV/AIDS pandemic. to respect each other, be tolerant to our disparate ideas & Jen Reid’s new statue put in place of slave-trader Edward tion of the former South African President’s contribution views, and learn to be patient to all else and listen to them. Colston in Bristol. to “the culture of peace and freedom.” The Day marks Nel- South Africa suffers from high poverty — triggering issues An unfortunate tragic news: Madiba’s youngest daughter withHe never malnutrition, stopped fighting poor education, for South and Africa…. unemployment. On Zindzi kissed the icy hand of death on 13th July at only 59 promoting human rights, international democracy and Nelson Mandela International Day, many activists pledge EachLet’s inculcateof us can positivitymake a small in our difference. mindset, If let’s we findall make peace a in Johannesburg. She died in harness, when she held the reconciliation,son Mandela’s in active addressing involvement racial inissues, resolving major conflicts, human to strike a light on the needs of the struggling country — differencewithin first together, to find peace our collectivewithout. effort can truly change post of Ambassador of South Africa to Denmark, and co- suffering causes, gender equality, the rights of children and hoping to provide a brighter future. the world. Mandela Day is not a holiday. It is a day for all incidentally on the same date 51 years ago when he had - of us to opt into humanity – to roll up our sleeves and motion of social justice and shared interests of humanity. that triumphed over South Africa’s apartheid regime. He play an active role in building our communities. This is an Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa, on July Nelsonother vulnerable Mandela Day groups, not onlythe fight celebrates against Nelson poverty, Mandela’s the pro wasNelson a human Mandela rights has lawyer,many accolades. a prisoner He’s of conscience, an iconic figure and opportunity for each of us to share Nelson Mandela’s vi- 18,lost 1918. his first He son. is one of the most well-known anti-apartheid life but is also a global call to action for people to recog- - sion of a better future for all. By becoming a Mandela Day activists in South Africa. He was jailed in 1963 for leading nize their ability to have a positive effect on others around cratically elected president of a free South Africa. So, on 18 change-maker and doing something that affects positive the liberation movement against apartheid and for his them, and making a difference in communities. The Day Julyan international — Mandela’s peacemaker. birthday—Mandela And he was Day the celebrates first demo the change every day, we can show that actions speak louder stance on the human right to live in freedom. When Nelson hopes to inspire people to embrace the values that Man- idea that each individual has the power to transform the than words. And, we become the live action !! Mandela was incarcerated in jail, Zindzi as an active mem- dela shared. These values include democracy, freedom, world and the ability to make an impact. So, in honor of ber of African National Congress was lading the anti-apart- equality, diversity, reconciliation, and respect. Its focus his 67 years of public service, the Nelson Mandela Founda- The author is a Rotarian and former. Senior career diplo- heid liberation struggle alongside her sister Zenani. One expanded to broader humanitarian work. Everyone has tion and the UN ask that we spend 67 minutes of our time mat, he is available on [email protected] and @ most important of her life in 1985 was when Zindzi, at the ability and the responsibility to change the world for helping others. SaladinCh. 7 The Dayspring

Minority seeks help from the From Page 8 From Page 1 unsupportive system Three decades of captivity; Kaavan forced to leave the village fearing petent and play key role in making catastrophe befalling Sharif Ma- suffered a great deal of abuse at the hand of its handlers in A meeting of IWMB, convened on July 13, reviewed various for his children life and all incident a ‘bloody mess’ for the judiciary. sih is his own doing as his lack of the past. options for safe relocation or retirement of the elephant to reports are with the concerned of- The tedious ‘Judicial System’ understanding caused distressed It is late but its is still not too late the creature will to survive comply with the Islamabad High Court’s judgment issued on which is corrupted owing the to his remaining family, prevailing reigned supreme and Kaavan is leaving with his ‘Ivory Tusks’ . May 21. The old man stayed and kept system, to 8787 (‘utopian’ com- Plans were there, his survival has overshadowed all who har- The meeting participants were of the view that the re-location raisingfices and his police voice stations. against the ‘rich money changes hands comes after plaint cell that promises every- boured an ill will against the creature for years. options for the elephant Kavaan must be considered after ex- Nambardar’s’ atrocity. The current whenofficials the who intentions switch are sides changed when thing with nothing happening). It may be mentioned here that petition for Kaavan was taken amining all parameters, such as the health of the animal, the kidnapping/ missing is a sequel to from one of the parties. Sharif Masih believed that he will years ago but was not pursued and the creature suffered a logistics, suitability and facilities at the proposed re-location the prior events as the voice that An unending pursuit to justice, get justice as he is right but he needless pain for nearly a decade. site and the agreement with the new site authorities amongst stayed against the ‘nambardar’ start from the aggrieved who loses failed to understand the prevailing Now the question arise all the experts who were called in to others.” was silenced to make the alleged money, material and even life. system and failed miserably in tak- assist the court, how long will they take for the release of the However, after elaborate examination of the various viable illegal claim authentic. Pursuance of justice in Pakistan creature. Who will accompany Kaavan is another debate that options the Board has decided, based on expert committee’s The illegal possession by the Nam- him to take. is likely to cause further delay. Hopefully the honorable Jus- recommendations, to relocate/retire Kavaan to a sanctuary in bardar was challenged by Sharif Sharifing the staying line which alive ‘officials’ since 2009 wanted af- tice will look in to this as well as Kaavan the lone elephant at Cambodia under required due diligence and agreements, said Masih with the writ in court in requires ‘sacrifice’ and the courts ter the incident is miracle that his his release is accompanied by an entourage that was never 2011 and the case went on for theare filledform withof their these lives cases and where they there for him when he needed them most. He said that it is pertinent to mention here that Advisor to years before the writ getting dis- wentpeople six havefeet under given ground, sacrifices for the in but in 2020 it was deemed enough Agency adds: Earlier an eight-member experts committee Primethe ministry Minister official. on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, had missed in 2018. land they own but powerful (Nam- islife enough was spared and now by no the more influential Sharif has recommended that the 25,000-acre wildlife sanctuary in earlier hailed the decision of the Islamabad High Court and Sharif Masih family was kicked out bardars, Wadairas, Maliks, Chaud- Masih and his ‘talks’. Cambodia could be a suitable area for relocation and retire- had acknowledged that under the circumstances it is sad step from the house he built with his herys, Sardars, Khans etc) took Sharif Masih ordeal is one of ment of elephant Kavaan of the Islamabad Marghzar Zoo after to take but the right one for the betterment of the Kavaan. own hands in 2007 over gun point possession over gunpoint and with countless stories that are in the giving joy to thousands of visiting children over last several The adviser, however, has stressed that any proposal in this and the entire village witnessed fake papers, evicting the other. city courts where orphans, wid- years. regard for relocation and retirement of the elephant must be the episode. It took him years to The ‘land wars’ in Pakistan have ows, old age men and women with The Committee has argued that the wildlife sanctuary already backed by adequate research and consideration of all factors, collect money and hire a lawyer taken many lives as blood begets walking sticks and bent backbones houses elephants and is equipped with experts, who have re- in court to seek justice which re- blood and sadly there is no system move the paths with listless eyes located and rehabilitated over 80 elephants so far would be He added that Malik Amin Aslam had also assured that Min- quired more money and more time in place which can end the ‘blood as justice takes times to be deliv- the best choice, said Muhammad Saleem, deputy director and istrythe official of Climate Muhammad Change Saleemwould fully highlighted. back and support all deci- as speedy trial and justice is un- feuds’. The law of the land doesn’t ered. media focal person of the MoCC. sions relating to animals wellbeing. heard phenomenon in prevailing exist when it is ‘blood wars’ and in Asking any of these widows, old The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) had con- The advisor had also highlighted that the prime minister had system which go at snail pace. seeking justice for the deceased men and women in the court stituted on June 9 an eight-member committee comprising issued strong directions to the Ministry of Climate Change Sharif Masih in pursuance of jus- loved ones the pursuant also goes premises will result in a tearful of world renowned wildlife experts for relocation of the ele- to provide all required support for implementation of the tice lost the case owing to lack of down the grave and murder ac- tale which can melt even a heart of phant Kavaan and other animals of the Marghzar Zoo to some evidence and money and lastly he cused gets bail owing to non-pur- stone and they are aggrieved par- other Wildlife sanctuaries. Meanwhile, Advisor Malik Amin Aslam tasked the Ministry of- also went down, like the lost case suance of case. ties who roam the court corridors Complying with the direction of the Islamabad High Court, Court’s decisions, according to the official. and is currently presumed dead The local or the village justice for years in quest of justice which - revamping of the Islamabad Zoo into a more animal friendly with no trace of body. system called (Parya/ Jirga) is the in their cases in mostly delayed mittee, comprising its WWF-Pakistan’s senior director pro- enclave,ficials concerned which provides to extend environment support for for future adequate rethinking protection and The system prevailing in Pakistan only forum which ends the ‘blood and often denied. grammeChief Justice Pakistan Athar as Minallah, its chairman IWMB and notified biodiversity the experts specialist com at the village level is the ‘word fued’ in the country. The judicial The court corridors are full of Z. B. Mirza as co-chairman. Saleem said. of honour’ which parties agreed system in the land of the pure has awaiting listless open eyes which The Committee’s other members include Khyber Pakhtukhwa Theof animals climate rather change than media animal focal exhibit, person the Muhammad ministry official Saleem Mr. upon in presence of village elders failed miserably in administering get shut and lifeless while waiting Wildlife Chief Conservator Dr Mohsin Farooq, Islamabad Zoo said that the prime minister’s advisor, has already directed and the deal is binding. No one has the justice and resolving the mat- for the outcome which most of the the money or means or time to get ter resulting in the blood feuds time is not there owing to informa- Zoo, Dr Tom Channarong Srisa of Ard Save the Elephant Foun- the well-being of animals while undertaking the re-locations the paperwork done which is time which are carried out for genera- tion that gets distorted before it dation,veterinary Ms Nilangaofficer Dr Jaysinghe Bilal Khilji, of IUCN, Dr Masoodul co-founder Haq of of Save Bahria the inIWMB the lightofficials of Islamabadto strictly ensureHigh Court’s all-out judgment,care and diligence so that unfor- consuming and often requires tions. reaches the ‘honourable judge’. Elephant Foundation Derek Thompsan and representatives necessary haste does not harm animals in any way in future. greasing the palms of government The truth and bitter reality in from MoCC as well as the Islamabad Zoo. - short with regrets is the current officials who are corrupt, incom From Page 8 From Page 1 Dual nationals with divided loyalties Youth Olympic postponed steering seat and without the idea of cultural and demographic complex- These individuals are like seasonal birds that change countries at oppor- would have had to organise and support 5 Youth Olympic Games, through the many ities the policies and the ideas by Prime Minister get twisted tune time and return to their motherland again at appropriate time. These - events organised until 2026, in particular by the opposition. birds have neither permanent abodes nor relations with the country they ganisational and logistical challenges. On during the Continental Youth Games and Games in 3 years with all the financial, or The nation goes round and round in the political debates of leaders who visit. It’s just a relation based on need. the other hand, Senegal can now carry on IF youth-level championships, a number twist everything for their own petty politics putting the national interest Same is the situation here in our beloved country where such people are in the excellent preparations for the YOG un- of which would have been used as qual- behind. der the great leadership of our colleague - The Coronavirus pandemic at present has extreme of opinions at different of taking advantage is going to be over. The coteries around PM Khan will and friend Mr Mamadou Ndiaye. “We tion, it goes without saying that the NOCs ification events for Dakar 2022. In addi levels and this opinion gets the space in the media without the thought of abundance, who look for opportune time and fly when they see their time understand that this news will be disap- will continue to receive support towards the commoner who sits and stays hungry behind doors. pointing for many young athletes who their youth development programmes The money doled out as per statistics available is in billions but has there one day fly back to their countries of comfort as the saying goes, ‘Birds of were preparing for the YOG. With this in through Olympic Solidarity.” “At this stage been a check that it has reached all the deserving. nationalitiessame feather andflock enough together’. hue and cry was raised on their loyalties. mind, the IOC will continue to offer all IFs it is planned that the sports programme A suggestion like ‘sasti roti’ would have helped the poor a lot if government The courtquestion has remains case pending unanswered about the as governmenthow a person officials who ditch who the have ‘nation dual and NOC Continental Associations the full of Dakar 2022 will remain in place for with portable ovens reached the poor localities and helped them with food while working for the nation at the same time’. content of the educational programmes Dakar 2026, however this and other key at their door step and this effort would have curtailed the swarms, nation This unexplainable doctrine can be a research paper for any PhD student of the YOG. “This will allow us to main- witnessed on the roads during the lockdown. as why this happened particularly in Pakistan? tain the objectives of this very important the arrangements for the new dates are planning elements will be confirmed as This could have earned political mileage to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf and much appreciated component of the addressed,” the IOC President concluded national service will not be entertained as his/ her loyalty has a question for the poor. mark.Why there hasn’t been any legislation that anyone at the public office or in Sadlyand could the things have benefitted come out, the which Prime could Minister have otherwise for his compassion given the andboost care to The state is bigger than the individual and there are many options state has the chrisma and charm of the cricketer turned politician is twisted which and there is no dearth of Pakistanis who are ‘son of the soil’ and place the motherland above all. From Page 8 The last but not the least is the details of assets from the advisers of the Prime Minister Imran Khan should please consider the options of having Primeresults Minister in all his Imran associates Khan giving who areclarifications. dual nationals taking the oath of loy- people who are true to his cause and there are many who will stand shoul- alty to the other country leaving the ‘motherland’ for their personal and material gains. These individuals are eyes and ears of the Prime Minister and gives them achievable targets that are for the nation and its people in the current setup and their presence have raised queries in certain quar- whoder to breath shoulder in and with breath him. outAll IKPakistan has to ‘thedo is land to find of the these pure’. ‘sons of the soil’ ters. The Case of Radicalism

From Page 8 our population. For generations, we ‘Deadly misinformation’: Why the COVID-19 became a social media nightmare have been raised with the hymns of the cent of Muslims in Americas face discrim- arrival of a messiah, who would realize ination.survey of 2017 reported seventy five per the prophecy of an ultimate Islamic rule failed to think about whether the content was sharing of false information has an impact be- AFP and other media companies, including around the globe. Growing up with these Thereby, under the dark clouds of razing reliable. yond the immediate risk of the virus itself. Reuters and the Associated Press, work with ideologues of territorial conquest and Islamic values, a modernized pattern is In a second test, when people were reminded to “I have seen posts related to ‘treatments’ that Facebook’s fact checking program, under which declaring the entire Non-Muslim world required to recalibrate the Islamic prac- consider the accuracy of what they are going to are not proven, techniques to prevent exposure content rated false is downgraded in news feeds in Dar ul Harb, our ancestors have done tices as per contemporary world. With share, their level of truth awareness more than and infection that are either not proven and/or so that fewer people see it. If someone tries to zilch for the cooperation with other eth- changing times, changes the sociopolit- doubled. share such a post, he or she is presented with nic groups. Especially, with the rise of ical stratums of the society. Following That approach — known as “accuracy nudge instruction for individuals to stock up on sup- an article explaining why the information is not Syed Qutb, Maulana Maududi and Imam the radicalized patterns of outright big- intervention” — from social media companies pliesfilled andwith food,” a lot he of said.misleading information, and accurate. Khomeini, their followers have objecti- otry which separates Muslims from the could limit the spread of misinformation, the McKnight highlighted two types of danger posed However, a Facebook spokeswoman declined to mainstream society have no application report concluded. by inaccurate information on the virus: that it comment on the potential for adding accuracy state to be false and deceptive. Further- in a civic society. Owing to this necessity, “These are the kind of things that make the con- “could incite fear or panic,” and “the potential prompts to its platform. more,fied the they Westphalian have emphasized system on ofthe nation unity Muslim scholars like Jamal-u-Din Afghani cept of accuracy top of the minds of people,” said for individuals to do harmful things in hope of A spokesman, in a statement to AFP, also of entire Muslim Ummah and to bring a and Dr. Muhammad Iqbal both empha- ‘curing the illness’ or ‘preventing’ the illness’”. did not address whether the company might new world order around the globe. This sized that Islamic ideals need reconstruc- by users’ own content and commercial adver- Immediate positive impact consider using prompts. hard headed philosophy, radicalized a tion. They advocated the application of tisements.Rand, noting that news feeds are instead filled Facebook took a hammering over Russia’s inter- “Our goal has been to make certain everyone on large of portion of Muslims in to spurning Ijtihad for Islam to adjust itself to the “There probably is a concern from social net- ference in the 2016 US election. Having been ac- our service has access to credible, authoritative the current world order. It is the result of modern ethos. Not only have them, Sir working companies about accuracy warnings cused on Capitol Hill of ignoring the allegations, health information,” he said. strict application of these viewpoints that Sayed Ahmad Khan and Shah Waliullah degrading the user experience, because you’re Facebook conceded the following year that up to “We’ve shifted our focus and priorities, working have turned our masses in to hypocrisy. too emphasized on the need of reforming exposing users to content that they didn’t want 10 million Americans had seen advertisements extensively with organisations like the WHO, Hindu Supremacy and its destructions of to see. But I hope by talking about this more purchased by a shadowy Russian agency. As ministries of health in a number of countries, Babri Mosque to build a temple at Ayodha modernization, however, would be to be we’ll get them to take this seriously and try it.” evidence mounted about how Russia had used is an injustice- which in its entirety is. Islamic values. The first step towards the What is undoubted is that misinformation about Facebook to sow division, company CEO Mark The Covid-19 misinformation study mirrored But reversion of biggest Christian temple Scripture. the novel coronavirus has been deadly. Zuckerberg apologised. pastand a testsbreadth for ofpolitical public health fake news,officials.” notably in of its time to the status of mosque is an Islamself-sufficient being a modernin understanding religion does the Holyhold Although US, French and other scientists are Facebook has placed authoritative coronavirus that reminders about accuracy would be a sim- achievement. Moreover, the destruction the elements of pluralism and inclusion. working to expedite effective treatments, false information at the top of news feeds and in- ple way to improve choices about what people of the foundation of a Hindu temple in Is- It does not impose its teaching on anyone, reports have appeared in numerous countries. share. lamabad and praying in its premises is an rather asserts to develop the habit of rea- In Iran, a fake remedy of ingesting methanol including through the use of third-party fact “Accuracy nudges are straightforward for social act of eternal reward. soning. Muslims of today, need to unlink has reportedly led to 300 deaths, and left many checkers.tensified its efforts to remove harmful content, media platforms to implement on top of the In the light of this rabid subversiveness, themselves from the extremist philos- more sick. Zuckerberg also said earlier this month that a other approaches they are currently employing, it matters not to the world what Islamic ophies and try to construct an aura of Dr Jason McKnight, assistant clinical professor public health crisis is an easier arena than pol- and could have an immediate positive impact on practices were like, in Prophet’s (SAW) tolerance with the people of other faiths, in the Department of Primary Care and Popu- itics to set policies and to take a harder line on stemming the tide of misinformation about the time or what precedence was set by rather than treating them as their sub- lation Health at Texas A&M University, said the questionable content. Covid-19 outbreak,” the authors concluded. Rashidun. They judge the activities of ordinates. This would not only, raise the Muslim community on their present day Islamic banner in the world but also help dealings. Western orientalist dogmas of in rebuilding their lost status. the 15th century prove their claims to From Page 8 stand true with every such action bigotry The writer is student of political science. and passiveness. According to the You- He can be reached at sultanarifin66@ Green Stimulus package lauded gmail.com US citizens consider Islam to be deviant and restore the Land, Air and Waters (LAW) of the tree-plantation was also appreciated, saying in line with the many UN Sustainable Develop- Gov polls’ reports of 2019, fifty per cent The views expressed in this article are Life also known as, CPR economy, said the or- “who would otherwise be doing nothing worth- ment goals (SDGs) such as Zero Hunger, Gender per cent believe that Muslim practices the author’s own and do not necessarily ganisation in the letter. while, thereby losing dignity”. Equality, Decent Works and others. arefrom anomalous. mainstream This society, led to while the deteriora fifty one- The participation of children and women for The letter also said that the initiative was also tion of average Muslim’s life in west. Pew reflect The Dayspring’s editorial stance. ABC Certified Fortnightly Now read ‘The Dayspring’ with a The Dayspring Greater ease through QR code Youth Centric Newspaper of Pakistan

US accepts Pakistan’s acces- sion to Hague Convention to Pakistani girl The Case of Radicalism protect Children awarded prestigious By: Sultan ul Arifeen US State Department announce to children and open a new chapter n the retrospect of the unfold- Ashtiname of Muhammad, which accept Pakistan succession to the in the vibrant US-Pakistan rela- The Diana Award ing of events in the past couple not only granted equal rights to 1980 Hague Convention on Civil tionship,” Furthermore, they said Iof weeks, the image of Islamic the Christians of Saint Catherine’s Aspects of International Child Ab- “Preventing and resolving cases radicalism and fundamentalism Monastery, but also provided them duction. Pakistan will join the force of international parental child ab- humanitarian efforts. According to a - protection. The document, bear- from 1st October 2020. According duction is one of the Department’s press release, she has been selected sistance against the construction of ing a hand impression of Prophet to department, US approved Paki- highest priorities.” from Pakistan for her mission to ed- ahas temple been infortified the Capital by the of Pakistan,stern re (SAW), is still hanging on a wall of stan’s accession to the convention The convention major aim is to pre- ucate women and girls growing up in and later by the reversion of the Saint Catherine’s Monastery. This on 1st July 2020. This convention vent international abduction and rural Pakistan, empowering them by precedence was followed by the setup an internationally recognized save the return of abducted chil- bringing about sustainable positive second Caliph of Muslims, Umer ibn legal framework aims to solve the dren. It provides the procedure un- change in their lives to achieve their thesefamous incidents Hagia Sofiamight to subsidy the status the e Khattab (RA). On his conquest of cases of parental child abduction der civil law to parents seeking the ambitions. “The Diana Award” was es- domesticof a mosque. sociopolitical It is indefinite, situation how in Jerusalem, he travelled all the way between the two countries return of their children deprived tablished in memory of Diana, Princess the respective countries. However, to the city. At his arrival, Patriarch The State Department has an- from custodial rights. of Wales. It is awarded by the charity Sophronius asked Caliph Umer nounced that US accepted Paki- United States has now 80 partners and has the support of Diana’s both (RA) to offer prayer in the Holy stan’s accession to the 1980 Hague under the convention, which dis- sons, The Duke of Cambridge and The beingthey definitely an antediluvian have coagulated religion andthe Sepulcher. However, he declined his Convention on the Civil Aspects cusses the child custody problems Duke of Sussex. UMT President Ibrahim thatwestern its practices objectification are not applicable of Islam proposition saying that his follow- of International Child Abduction, and make the decisions about it. Hasan Murad has congratulated Nabila in mainstream society. ers would turn that sanctuary in to which would enter into force from US State Department said “We look Nabila Abbas, an alumna of University Abbas on achieving the great milestone. The actions, no matter, how they a mosque after his return. October 1, 2020. forward to welcoming Pakistan as of Management and Technology (UMT), He said that students like Nabila Abbas are celebrated, contradict from The aforementioned events, how- US State of Department viewed a new partner in this global effort has been awarded the prestigious “The were not just pride of UMT but for the the Islamic practices of Prophet ever, matter least to the bulk of “As partners, we will enhance our to address international parental Diana Award” for her social action and whole nation. Muhammad (SAW). He signed the shared commitment to protecting child abduction,” Continued on Page 7

‘Deadly misinformation’: Why the COVID-19 became a social media nightmare

AFP Story - brain and cognitive sciences at the MIT Sloan The biggest reputational risk Facebook and School of Management, told AFP, explaining other social media companies had expect- how a user’s bias toward content he or she ed in 2020 was fake news surrounding the thinks will be liked or shared typically dom- US presidential election. Be it foreign or do- inates decision-making when online. mestic in origin, the misinformation threat Part of the reason is that social media algo- seemed familiar, perhaps even manageable. rithms are geared to appeal to someone’s The novel coronavirus, however, has opened habits and interests: the emphasis is on lik- up an entirely different problem: the life-en- ability, not accuracy. Changing that would dangering consequences of supposed cures, require Facebook, Twitter and other such misleading claims, snake-oil sales pitches and companies to alter what people see on screen. conspiracy theories about the outbreak. Prompts urging users to consider the accu- So far, AFP has debunked almost 200 ru- racy of content they are spreading on social mours and myths about the virus, but experts networks are needed, said Rand, co-author of say stronger action from tech companies is a study on Covid-19 misinformation that was needed to stop misinformation and the scale published earlier this month. at which it can be spread online. Deadly consequences: “There’s still a disconnect between what peo- Using controlled tests with more than 1,600 ple think is true and what people are willing participants, the study found that false claims to share,” Professor David Rand, a specialist in were shared in part simply because people

Dual nationals with divided loyalties

By: Asem Mustafa his time while the others claim to inherit the policies he laid for building the nation. Pakistan the land of the pure has resources Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim that world dreams of, and since its inception League all had their stints in the national pol- in August 1947, the nation has suffered at the itics and twice the two left and right wingers hands of the disloyal and sold out traitors one were bowled out owing to their corrupt prac- after the others. tices. Pakistan as per slogans is an ‘Asian Tiger’ The endless and immeasurable tales of cor- that is running at the light speed and has de- ruption when narrated in the Public Accounts Committee are so horrifying that people get PM’s ‘Green Stimulus’ termed excellent example of crisis The truth sadly is otherwise. Pakistan never shocked as such a waste of national wealth hadvelopment that honest index and that upright world isleadership baffled with.that by the hands of incompetent individuals who being turned into opportunity people could look up and after great Quaid- neither have education nor have acumen to i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, everyone has make decisions what is good for the nation. ularly in the wake of coronavirus crisis. The organisation termed the initiative as an been tarnished by the others without mercy. Currently the predicament faced by the na- By: Our Correspondent The Green Stimulus package, as part of 10 Bil- “excellent example of crisis being turned into General Zia era also has its share and certain tion is of foreign nationals who have taken the ISLAMABAD: Normandy Chair for Peace – an lion Tree Tsunami project, aims to promote an opportunity” quarters believe that nation suffered most in Continued on Page 7 international environmental organisation plantation, setting up nurseries, natural for- The letter said the prime minister’s initiative – has lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ests and promotion of honey, fruit and olive proved that the major challenges including initiative of providing employment oppor- plantation in the country. unemployment, deforested mountains, de- tunities to Covid-idled workers through his “We write to congratulate and commend your pleting groundwater sources, malnutrition government’s ‘Green Stimulus’ package. good self and your administration for the and climate change can be tackled in “one Minority seeks help from the In April, PM Imran had approved the pro- wonderful initiative to engage your people sweep”. gramme as part of the government’s efforts unemployed by Covid crisis,” reads the letter The Green Stimulus plan, also a part of the unsupportive system to extend green cover in the county and to written to PM Imran, a copy of which is avail- new economy that seeks to conserve, protect create job opportunities for the youth, partic- able with The Dayspring. Rich ‘Nambardar’ kidnaps poor cleaner’s father Continued on Page 7

By: Asem Mustafa Awan day and night for years. The area where this happens Punjab govt. taking steps to : Sharif Masih falls in the jurisdiction of over 80 years is missing for Gujranwala which is part of over a month and a half and the land of the pure and not presumed to be murdered far from the country’s Cap- promote digital tourism: minister - ital. Moreover, Aimanabad, bardar (landlord) who has Qila Nohad Singh are the ar- LAHORE: Punjab Minister for tions of the province, the services by international experts at vari- Digital tourism services could occupiedowing to his influential home for Namover File Photo: Sharif eas where the old man went Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeol- of noted v-loggers and bloggers ous forums. provide recommendations to 10 years. Masih missing and is presumed to ogy and Tourism Rai Taimoor across the province would be ac- Through digital tourism, one can be murdered. Shamoon’s application hopes in the system and the Khan has said that the provincial quired, so that the young gener- plan any short or long trip with and help travellers plan the itin- It all happened in 2009 find appropriate accommodation number ‘2933102’ seeks government and believes government has taken exempla- ation could get awareness about the help of a mobile phone and erary. An application installed on attention when Sharif Masih was ry measures in embracing digital their rich heritage and identity, a phone serves as a mobile tour that ‘minorities have no life beaten and abducted and The application reference in Pakistan, we are punished tourism to project the country’s the minister added. funds. Many online platforms guide. The services can also have number at 8787 is 2933102 his signatures and hand tourism potential at the national Tourism Development Corpora- providea bank accountdigital support with sufficient to trav- the capability to explore all the for no reason and no one prints were taken on the af- and Shamoon Masih, his stands up for us. and international levels while tion of Punjab (TDCP) General ellers before, during and after holiday photos the traveller took son has run from pillar to adopting effective and open poli- Manager (Operations) Asim Raza the travel activity. Facebook, once he or she reaches home. The poor Sharif got the land To cut the long story short post but to date, the FIR from the rich ‘Nambardar’ cies in the sector. said digital tourism had a poten- Whatsapp, Twitter and Insta- In the modern digital era, tour- (First Investigation Report) Shariffidavit atMasih gun point.survived two He said the province has a gram are effective social media ism has emerged as a source of with Pervaiz Jutt acting as a murder attempts in 2016 has not been registered. witness in the deal and built multi-billion dollars tourism po- to the national economy, which services that can be used for foreign exchange and the fastest and 2018 his older son was tial to significantly contribute Shamoon a poor and hard- it with his hands working tential and is blessed with rich quick dissemination of informa- revenue generating industry heritage. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) tion and projection of Pakistan across the world. working cleaner has lost all Continued on Page 7 To project the historical destina- governmenthad not only but been also identified endorsed by as a tourist-friendly country.

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