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IslamabadTuesday, August 03, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 President Shahbaz rejects KPL has for joint efforts to ‘fake reports’ disturbed the tackle Islamophobia of resignation Indian sleep Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs Govt imposes Govt to welcome new curbs after Saudi investors Covid-19 surge Abid Raza LAHORE: Punjab Chief Min- Markets to be closed at 8 pm in the ister Sardar Usman Buz- selected cities; will remain closed two dar has said days in a week; indoor dinning banned; Government is providing weddings, gatherings also restricted conducive atmosphere to foreign inves- tors and they can fully benefit Highest positivity ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi exchanging views with from the vast investment op- Manuel Duran Gimenez-Rico, Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan. – DNA portunities available in Pun- rate since May jab. Talking to Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Global virus Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmed Staff Report Al-Malkiy, who called on him ISLAMABAD: The national tally of total death toll Zero tolerance for in Islamabad on Monday, the active COVID-19 cases was recorded as Chief Minister the provin- 73,213 on Monday with 4,858 more peo- tops 4.2m cial government will provide ple tested positive for the deadly virus and every possible facility to the 1,361 people recovered from the disease corrupt practices Agencies Saudi investors. The CM during the last 24 hours. Forty (40) corona said people of Pakistan had Special Correspondent patients have died during past 24 hours, 38 WASHINGTON: The novel says that govt is fully committed to a spiritual and warm attach- ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rising numbers of whom were under treatment in the hos- coronavirus has killed at ment with Saudi Arabia and of COVID patients in the country, the govern- pitals and two of them perished in their re- least 4,227,765 people since encourage and facilitate different sectors of economy they consider it as their sec- ment decided on Monday to reimpose certain spective quarantines or homes, according the outbreak emerged in ond home. He said the peo- restrictions in selected cities from August to the latest update issued by the National China in December 2019, ple of both countries were 03 to 31 in selected cities. “After approval Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). according to a tally compiled PM Imran’s life is weaved in strong bonds of of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Nation- The National Covid positivity ratio dur- by AFP. At least 198,247,050 brotherhood and fraternity. al Command and Operation Center (NCOC) ing past 24 hours was recorded 8.61 cases of coronavirus have in danger: Fawad It was satisfying that both the has decided to impose certain restrictions percent. The Covid positivity ratio is been registered. The vast countries enjoy historically- in Islamabad; Rawalapindi, Lahore, Multan, the percentage of actual positive cas- majority have recovered, important relations and Saudi and Faisalabad in Punjab, Peshawar and Ab- es appearing in every 100 tests per- though some have contin- DNA Arabia had always stood with botabad in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Karachi and formed to identify infected individuals. ued to experience symptoms Pakistan in every hour of tri- ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Fawad weeks or even months lat- Chaudhry has said that the life of the Prime Minister is al, he stated. The Saudi coop- er. On Sunday, 7,236 new Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 in danger because of which he has restricted his move- eration in the development of deaths and 455,312 new cas- ment. The minister, in an interview with a private news Pakistan was praiseworthy, es were recorded worldwide. he said and reiterated that The World Health Organ- channel on Monday, said that the premier does not care about security as he considers himself a common man. Pakistan attaches great im- isation estimates that the Shujaat Hamza portance to its relations with Bilawal condemns pandemic’s overall toll could He said that there are some intellectuals in the country who speak against Pakistan all the time. Some members Saudi Arabia. A conducive be two to three times higher ISLAMABAD: Expressing atmosphere was provided to than official records, due to resolve to take Pakistan to of the media are spreading propaganda against the Army. foreign investors and Saudis the excess mortality that is its real destination, Prime Chaudhry also lashed out at Maryam Nawaz and Bilaw- could fully benefit from the hike in petrol prices directly and indirectly linked al Bhutto Zardari. “Maryam and Bilawal should not call Minister (PM) Imran Khan vast investment opportuni- to Covid-19. A large number said that the current gov- themselves party leaders as they got their post as part of ties in Punjab, the CM said. Bilawal says that the incompetence of selected govt of the less severe or asymp- ernment wanted to change their inheritance." While talking about Afghanistan, he is causing obstacles in progress of the country tomatic cases also remain un- corrupt system in Pakistan. said that the Taliban are not in Pakistan's control. Vaccinating detected, despite intensified Addressing a ceremony sectors of economy for the that government was rol bombs’ and ramping up testing in many countries. in Islamabad, Imran Khan purpose of wealth creation vigorously implement- Nazir Siyal indirect taxation on a coun- 70 percent said that government was to permanently overcome ing its plans to promote try already reeling from fully committed to encour- the financial challenges. KARACHI: Pakistan Peo- Pfizer, population three years of economic age and facilitate different The prime minister said Continued on Page 06 ples Party (PPP) Chairman malice and incompetence.” Moderna top priority Bilawal Bhutto Zardari con- In a statement issued from demned the recent hike the Media Cell Bilawal raise vaccine Army jawan in petrol prices by the PTI House, the Chairman PPP US expands DNA government, and said that rejected the petrol price prices in EU the puppet Prime Minister hike and revealed that the martyred ISLAMABAD: Parliamenta- has once again neglected abdicating its responsibility prices have increased by Rs eligibility criteria in North ry Secretary the plight of the poor. to protect the most vulner- 10 per liter within a month. DNA for Nation- “The government is, in fact, able, and its policy to raise BRUSSELS: Pfizer and Waziristan al Health slashing its expenditure by revenue by unleashing ‘pet- Continued on Page 06 Services Dr Moderna have increased for refugees Nausheen the prices of their vaccines Around 20,000 applications have already Nehal Miraj Hamid on in their latest European Monday said that the gov- Union supply contracts, the been received for its program to resettle RAWALPINDI: A soldier ernment has fixed the target Financial Times newspaper interpreters who had worked alongside was martyred after ter- to vaccinate more than 70% reported. The new price for US forces, and their immediate family rorists opened fire on a of eligible population by the BioNTech-Pfizer’s shot is military post in Ghariom, end of the year 2021. She 19.50 ($23.15), compared North Waziristan, the In- said that the government has with 15.50 ($18.40) previ- Web Desk ter-Services Public Rela- already administered corona- ously. The price of the Mod- tions (ISPR) said Monday. erna shot is now 21.50, an WASHINGTON: The United States has decided to allow The troops had responded virus vaccine to over 3 crore more refugees from Afghanistan to be allowed in, provided people. The government is increase of 2.50. in a befitting manner, while The European Medicines they meet its expanded eligibility criteria, the State Depart- sanitisation of the area was “absolutely confident of be- ment said Monday. Around 20,000 applications have already ing able to meet this target Agency (EMA), the EU’s being carried out to elim- medicines watchdog, said been received for its program to resettle interpreters who inate any terrorists, the by December,” she said while had worked alongside US forces, and their immediate fam- speaking to media. “There last Friday that the bloc was military’s media wing said likely to get 40 million more ily. The decision comes amid a rapidly deteriorating secu- in a statement. During the should be no doubt that vac- rity situation in the country. “In light of increased levels of cines will be available for all Moderna vaccine doses by exchange of fire, Naik Ghu- October. The European Taliban violence, the US government is working to provide lam Mustafa, 37, resident as we move forward quickly,” certain Afghans, including those who worked with the Unit- she said , adding that around Commission said last week of Muzaffarabad had em- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin met the that the EU was on course ed States, the opportunity for refugee resettlement to the braced martyrdom, the mil- 2600 vaccination centers United States,” the State Department said in a statement. and 3000 mobile unites are Advisor to PM on Commerce & Investment Abdur Razak Dawood. The to fully vaccinate at least itary’s media wing added. ambassador appreciated “Silk Route Reconnect” Policy of the Ministry. 70% of its adult population Namaz e Janaza of Naik working round the clock at Continued on Page 06 union council level. Matters relating to bilateral & transit trade were also discussed. – DNA by the end of the summer. Ghulam Mustafa Shaheed was offered at his native town Duna Chatter, Muzaf- farabad. A large number of people from all walks of Inside... life and relatives of shaheed Ghani blames ‘abrupt’ US exit for instability attended Namaz e Janaza. Dr Sania opens Shaheed was laid to rest Pak Korea Nutrition Center at UAF In response, the Taliban group released a statement to the media, calling Ghani’s with full military honour. – Page 02 statements “nonsense” and saying “his time is over” 19 Pakistanis ICCI to take traders parliament released a joint state- ing.”For months, the Taliban’s on board before Foreign Desk ment, expressing their full sup- rapid territorial gains during to return from installing POS devices Pakistan has no – Page 03 port for Ghani’s security plan. the final stages of the US mil - KABUL: Afghanistan’s Presi- In their statement, the legis - itary withdrawal have largely Saudi jails Repute of NAB dent Ashraf Ghani has blamed lators declared their “firm” been in sparsely populated increased manifold: the country’s deteriorating support to human and wom - rural areas. favorites, FO clarifies Chairman NAB security on the United States en’s rights and freedom of But in recent weeks, it has DNA – Page 04 deciding “abruptly” to with- speech and said they stand brought increasing pressure Saifullah ISLAMABAD: Minister of Israel must draw its troops. with the Afghan National on provincial capitals and State for Information and stop acting like Presenting his security plan Army, “who sacrifice their seized key border crossings. ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Broadcasting Farrukh Ha- an apartheid state before Parliament on Monday, lives for the nation”. The capture of any major ur - Monday clarified that Pakistan favoured no bib has announced return – Page 05 Ghani said the situation in the In response, the Taliban group ban centre would take their particular side in Afghanistan, and stressed of 19 more Pakistanis, im- war-torn nation will be “under released a statement to the me- current offensive to another that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood prisoned in Saudi Arabia, to Britain join India, control within six months”, add- dia, calling Ghani’s statements level and fuel concerns that Qureshi's recent comments on the Islamic home on early Tuesday. Argentina, Netherlands ing that the US has pledged its “nonsense” and saying “his the army is incapable of re - State (IS) and Afghan Taliban were being In a tweet, he said the cred- to reach semis full support. "misconstrued". The foreign minister, during – Page 06 time is over”.“He was trying sisting the Taliban’s advances. it for release of Pakistanis, “The reason for our current sit- to control his own bad [mental] The government has repeat- a press conference in Multan on Saturday, languishing in Saudi Jails, Small chambers uation is that the decision was state and mistakes,” said the edly dismissed the group’s was questioned on reports of IS militants went to Prime Minister Im- delegations aprise taken abruptly,” he told Parlia- statement.“The nation has de- steady gains over the summer moving into Afghanistan, to which he said: ran Khan, who made special FPCCI of grievances ment, adding he had warned cided to prosecute the national as lacking strategic value but "If they're moving in from Iraq or Syria then whose responsibility is it to efforts in that regard. He – Page 07 Washington the withdrawal traitors and bring them to jus- has largely failed to reverse check them? The Afghan government's." "Who has to keep a watch on said those Pakistanis would President Alvi for joint would have “consequences”. tice. Declarations of war, mak- their momentum on the battle - them and monitor them? The Afghan rulers and govt have to. I hope they arrive Lahore airport at 6 efforts to counter The president added that “pro- ing accusations and providing field. The Taliban has seized won't neglect their responsibility." He further said neither the Afghan gov- am on Tuesday, expressing Islamophobia tection of the people” is a duty false information cannot pro- Afghan cities in the past but ernment nor the Taliban, Afghanistan's neighbours or the international hope that the returnees – Page 08 he will maintin. long Ghani’s life,” it said. has managed to retain them community wanted an IS resurgence. "There is a consensus of opinion would spend a happy life After his address, both houses of “His time is over, God will - only briefly. on this. Now they have a responsibility and they should fulfil it," he added. with loved ones at home. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, August 03, 2021 Man held Briefs ICCI to take traders on board for pushing Court off wife from rejects Nazir rooftop Chohan’s before installing POS devices DNA RAWALPINDI: A man alleg- bail plea ICCI President emphasized that the government should take measures edly involved in throwing his wife from the top roof of Staff Report to facilitate the business community in promoting the business activities his house was arrested by ISLAMABAD: A sessions that would ultimately lead to fast recovery of the economy the police here on Monday. court on Monday rejected According to the police be more willing to pay tax at asking traders to arrange the de- and the tax collectors that would spokesman, the accused Im- the bail application of MPA Zubair Ahmad their own discretion. He said vices at their own cost. give more confidence to the busi- Nazir Chohan. However, ran had pushed off his wife that in the prevailing circum - Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan further ness community. Reema from the roof of the the court has reserved its ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas stances, the self-assessment said that the traders were play - ICCI President emphasized judgment on the case. The house over a family dispute Khan, President, Islamabad Cham- scheme would be very helpful ing an important role in boost - that the government should in the area of the Pirwadahi prosecutor prayed for the ber of Commerce & Industry and successful in improving the ing the business and economic take measures to facilitate the dismissal of Mr Chohan’s police station on July 31. (ICCI) has proposed that the FBR tax collection of the country. activities in the country and business community in promot- Later, she was shifted to bail application. should take traders and all market Sardar Yasir Ilyas Kahn said that they should be treated with re - ing the business activities that The additional sessions District Headquarter hospi- associations fully on board before the traders have been fully coop- spect and regard. would ultimately lead to fast re- tal where her treatment was judge after hearing the argu- setting up Point of Sale (POS) erating with the government in He said that the government covery of the economy. ments of all parties rejected underway, he added. The devices in the business premises the corona vaccination drive and should make all possible efforts He appealed that all monitor- police arrested the accused Mr. Chohan’s bail plea and that would help in broadening the they should be engaged in talks to avoid taking any measures that ing teams should be withdrawn reserved its judgment. The with the latest technology tax base and improving the tax for POS installation instead of may create a sense of harassment from business premises and and human intelligence. Federal Investigation Agency revenue of the country. sending FBR’s monitoring teams in the business community. the matter of installation of (FIA) has filed a case against He said that instead of POS to monitor their sale at business He said that FBR should withdraw POS devices should be taken MPA Nazir Chohan on the system, the government should premises because it would not was providing the POS devices all monitoring teams from busi- forward by taking all the stake - SC restores complaint of Special Assis- focus on a self-assessment send a positive signal to the trad- for installation at business prem- ness premises and increase the holders on board so that with service of tant to PM on Accountability scheme that would give them ing community. ises and the same arrangement use of technology to minimize the joint efforts, the tax revenue of and Interior Shahzad Akbar. more confidence and they will He said that previously the FBR should be continued instead of interface between the taxpayers the country could be improved. The trials of Mr. Chohan forced retired could not be diminished, teacher though the arrested MPA extended his apology to CDA admin SAPM Akbar yesterday by plantation Staff Report recording a video message ISLAMABAD: The Supreme of apology. He also made di- campaign Court on Monday accepted rect contact with Mr. Akbar an appeal filed by a prima- on the telephone and apolo- in full swing ry school teacher Humaira gized for his statement. Bibi against compulsory Mr. Chohan told Mr. Akbar Shaheen Hanif retirement and restored that he sought his forgive- her service. A two-member ness for his statement in ISLAMABAD: In order to SC bench comprising Chief which he called him Qadi- make the Federal Capital Justice Gulzar Ahmed and yani. He only not apologized more green, beautiful and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali to the SAPM but also to his attractive the campaign Akbar Naqvi heard the case family. But it was not clear is in full swing, the CDA regarding compulsory re- whether Mr. Akbar has ac- environment department tirement of Chachha Prima- cepted his apology or not. on the directions of the ry School Mansehra female On July 28, Punjab Assem- CDA management plants, teacher Huamira Bibi. bly Speaker Pervaiz Ela- trees in the monsoon The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hi also issued production throughout Islamabad Education Department had orders of Mr. Chohan. No In this regard, the Depart- fired the female teacher. decision has been taken so ment of Environment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ser- far whether he would be has decorated the Argen- vice Tribunal reversed deci- allowed to attend the Pun- tine Park in Islamabad sion to dismiss female teach- jab Assembly session or with beautiful and attrac- er on compulsory retirement. not. Chohan was jailed on tive colorful seasonal flow- The high court upheld the a 14-day judicial remand and ers which have become ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. (News on Front Page). – DNA decision of the services tri- shifted to Punjab Institute the center of attention bunal while the apex court of Cardiology (PIC) on last of the citizens and every restored the service. During Saturday, July 31, 2021, af- visitor. They are refresh- the course of proceedings, ter receiving heart pain. ing the eyes by showing the court expressed concern a charming and charming Zahir Jaffer moved to Adiala Jail for 14 days over the non-construction of Int’l students scene and at the same present the accused after which and the judge asked who tion, he dodged the answer by schools that collapsed in the time these colorful flow- Shujaat Hamza Zahir Jaffer walked towards the he was. "I am the father of saying that investigation is still 2005 earthquake. treasure ers are inviting every spe- rostrum. She then requested this badqismat [unfortunate] ongoing. The court issued notice to the cial and ordinary person. ISLAMABAD: Zahir Jaffer, who is him to take his mask off and he woman," he said. He even clarified that Zahir Chief Secretary Khyber Pakh- internship In addition, under the spe- accused of murdering and behead- complied. After this, Investigation Officer Jaffer's polygraph test has not tunkhwa (KPK) on non-con- cial direction of CDA man- ing 27-year-old Noor Mukadam, The judge asked his name and Inspector Abdul Sattar told the been taken, adding that the po - struction of schools despite agement, the Department at NUST will be moved to the Adiala Jail on if he wanted to say something. court that the murder occurred lice took his photographic test passing 16 years. The court of Environment is busy a 14-day judicial remand. He will be Zahir remained silent even after 12 days ago. He said that the po - which is important for identify - also issued notices to Sec- decorating other parks, DNA presented again before a judicial the judge's asked him repeated - lice have attained all information ing the suspect. retary Education KPK, Sec- roads, intersections, magistrate on August 16. ly if he has something to say in they wanted from the suspect Duty Magistrate Shoaib Akhtar retary Elementary and Sec- ISLAMABAD: NUST’s signa- green belts, slopes along Jaffer was brought to the court un- his defense. During this time, and don't require his physical had been hearing the case but a ondary Education, Director ture Internship Programme drains of Islamabad with der tight security on Monday after the court interaction was held in custody anymore. He asked for new judge was assigned in the for International Students beautiful colorful seasonal District Education Mansehra. the completion of his physical re- English, which is quite uncom - Zahir's judicial remand and the case because of court holidays. The Chief Justice observed (NIPIS ’21) concluded at the flowers. Duties have also mand. He was once again accom- mon in civil courts. court approved it. Noor Mukadam was slaugh - university’s main campus been distributed among that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ed- panied by more than 10 policemen After some time, Zahir remarked Interacting with journalists out - tered at a house in F-7/4 on ucation Department did not here, drawing upon the aim to the concerned staff with and taken to the courtroom of West that his lawyer, Daniyal, will an - side the court, Shaukat Mukad - July 20. promote global diversity, mu- proper planning In this re- treat teachers well. Judicial Magistrate Shaista Khan swer all questions on his behalf. am's lawyer Shah Khawar said The police arrested Zahir Jaffer, He asked why schools not tual growth through cultural gard, orders have been is- Kundi. The courtroom was full of The judge then asked who was that the investigation has been from the crime scene. The crime exchange and opportunities sued by the CDA adminis- built after earthquake in policemen, journalists, and lawyers, representing Noor Mukadam's completed so far but it will con - has since gained national atten - Mansehra, how teachers for all. The program promises tration to the Department making it claustrophobic during the family in the case. tinue will the suspect is in jail. tion as the latest example of hor - to deliver a sublime internship of Environment to further would teach children? He case proceedings. Her father, Shaukat Mukad - When questioned if the family rifying violence against women said that billions of rupees experience that not only ad- expedite the work. Judge Kundi asked the police to am, came to the forefront is satisfied with the investiga - in Pakistan. vances the professional skills were allocated for construc- of participants from around tion of schools after the the world but also reinforces earthquake and asked where their academic competence Press attaché at French PNCA’s production were those funds used? through its practical appli- Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar cations, and simultaneously Naqvi said that how could course kicks off teachers teach if there was gives them insights into the Embassy gets prestigious award rich cultural heritage and nat- no basic school structure? ural beauty of Pakistan. Khayam Abbasi As many as 33 foreign in- DNA ISLAMABAD: PNCA’s second online one-year certificate Senate terns – 28 as part of NIP- program in film production kicked off today. The course IS, while 5 others from the ISLAMABAD: The press attaché at aims to innovate the approach of students and sharpen their for proper Association for the Interna- the French embassy in Islamabad, skills as filmmakers. The program is focused on film pro- utilization of tional Exchange of Students Syed Muhammad Aqeel Hussain, has duction with a full understanding of filmmaking. The cur- in Economics and Com- been awarded one of the highest civil riculum is a mix of intellectual understanding and practical Radio buildings merce (AIESEC) – partook French accolades over his 33 years of experience of working in a professional ISLAMABAD: The Sen- in the program that entailed service at the embassy. environment. A group of eighteen students from all over a 360° learning experience. According to a statement, released by ate’s Standing Committee the country have been selected for the course with a back- on Information and Broad- However, due to the current the Embassy of France on its Face- ground in film making. The course entails two semesters pandemic and travel restric- book page, Hussain was conferred the casting on Monday asked and will conclude in April next year. PNCA’s Film Division the management of Paki- tions thereof, a total of 14 in- award for his dedication. “Congratula- has engaged national and international faculty to give an in- terns could manage to phys- tions to our Press Attaché for being stan Television Corpora- depth understanding of filmmaking. Peter Bussian, a cine- tion ( PTV) and Radio Pa- ically attend the internship awarded the award of French National matographer from the USA will teach cinematography, Lisa on campus, while the rest Order of Merit. Thank you for your 33 kistan to provide plans for Lucas from USA will teach scriptwriting and Andreas Schal- proper utilization of their benefitted from the program years of dedication to this embassy. lenberg from Germany will teach post-production. Sarmad through virtual means. Grateful for your contribution to the respective buildings in the Khoosat, an award-winning actor, Director, and Producer next meeting. promotion of the French language & will be mentoring the students as a lead instructor in Di- culture and to the mutual understand- The committee, which Rain likely at rection Course as well as their final projects, and Aijaz Gul, met with Senator Faisal ing between France & Pakistan,” the will be teaching foundations of filmmaking to the students. various parts statement read. Hussain is already a Javed in the chair, reject - Several known personalities of the film industry will also ed the presentation given recipient of two medals, including a be engaged for guest lectures to better understand cinema of country medal of honour from the Ministry by the PTV management and its relation to culture, history, technology, and aesthet- in this regard. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Affairs of France and another ics. An official from PNCA’s film division said that “Earlier Faisal Javed said none of the Meteorological Depart- medal given for rendering 30 years the first course was launched in October 2020, successfully committee’s recommenda- ment (PMD) Monday of meritorious services. Hussain said completed in June this year. This initiative received high tions had been implement- forecast rain-wind/thun- that he wishes to dedicate the award appreciation from all quarters, giving us the confidence to ed as it had asked for proper dershower in Kashmir, to his native town of Mianwali. offer the course again”. utilization of the PTV’s land Potohar region, northeast and buildings, but instead Punjab, Khyber Pakh- information about the land tunkhwa and Gilgit-Balti- value was provided. stan with chances of iso- The committee also ex- lated heavy falls during pressed its disappointment the next 24 hours. Hot and Punjab Arts Council organizes Jashan-e-Azadi Fankar rally over the delayed provision humid weather is likely to There is no substitute for freedom in the world, Waqar Ahmed of working papers and prevail over most parts directed for meticulous of the country during the in the world as per the vision of compliance of instructions next 24 hours. Staff Report the present government. in future. It was informed According to the synoptic Waqar Ahmad further said that that the total value of the situation, monsoon cur- RAWALPINDI: The Independence we should be grateful to Quaid-e- buildings of PTV Head- rents were still penetrating Day celebrations at the Punjab Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and quarters and PTV News upper and central parts of Arts Council have been started Allama to whom we are celebrat- was Rs 2.57 billion. the country and likely to with the Jashan-e-Azadi Fankar ing independence today. The committee chairman continue during the next Rally here on Monday. He said that Allama Iqbal said both the organizations few days. A shallow westerly Famous artists from Islamabad dreamed of an independent Is- had huge buildings not only wave was also present over and Rawalpindi participated in the lamic state in the subcontinent in the Federal Capital but upper parts of the country. rally. Addressing the participants which was realized by Quaid-e- also in other big cities, which The highest maximum of the rally, Director Arts Council Azam in the shape of Pakistan. were not properly being uti- temperatures recorded Waqar Ahmad said that there is The rally started from Arts lized. For proper utilization were Dadu 44 C, Dalban- no substitute for freedom in the Council and ended at Murree of their buildings by the gov- din 42, Shaheed Benazira- world and only progress can be Road. Participants of the ral - ernment, they should better bad, Nokundi, Turbat and made in the world with liberation. ly held Pakistani flags in their relocate to some other place, Rohri 41C. – APP He said that Pakistan would soon hands and chanted slogans of become a major economic power “Long live Pakistan”. he suggested. – APP Tuesday, August 03, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Provincial status Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti After the election Deputy Editor: Abid Raza FTER what seems to be decades’ worth of tireless HE PTI, which won an overwhelming majority in efforts, the provisional provincial status of Gilgit-Bal- Member APNS / ABC Certified the recently held elections in Azad Jammu and A tistan (GB) has been finalised. The government is Vol: 02 Issue: 76 T Kashmir, claiming 26 out of the 45 seats up for looking to make various amendments within the constitution Email: [email protected] contest in the territory is set to form the government in to take practical steps to establish GB as the fifth province Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 the area. The PPP with 11 seats and the PML-N with six of Pakistan. As we rejoice in this development, we must also Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad seats finished nowhere close to the party at the top, with not lose sight of the work that lies ahead. The political frame- the ruling party in the centre traditionally winning the work of GB must be improved for it to qualify as a province AJK polls. Following the victory, Prime Minister Imran and the government must not be lax in its approach to help Khan has interviewed the candidates who wish to take the region achieve that. The Ministry of Law and Justice has the position of Prime Minister of AJK and will make a reported the finalisation of the 26 Constitutional Amend- decision on the matter. Before this, he will nominate the ment Bill that is going to give GB a provisional provincial PTI candidates for the eight special seats and the speak - status. This was after various drafts of the bill were circu- er and deputy speaker in AJK. The eight special seats lated amongst top members of the government, especially consist of five for women, one for technocrats, one for a those in GB, for consensus through the years. While this is religious scholar, and one for an overseas Pakistani. an encouraging development, we must not forget the practi- While Barrister Sultan Mahmud, who leads the PTI in the cal ramifications that come with the finalizing of such a bill. province, is obviously a strong candidate for the PM po - There must be an active effort to amend certain clauses of the sition, there are also new entrants to the race, with six constitution, starting with Article 1 that relates to provinces persons now in the running for the slot of prime minister. and territories, to create a framework within GB. This involves The PTI has shown a stronghold over the country, and with guaranteeing representation in the National Assembly (NA) and the AJK also falling to it, it now forms the governments Senate, establishing a provincial assembly in the region, incor- in most of the provinces and territories of the country, porating it into the legal structure of the country by extending including Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, Punjab, Balochistan and the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and deciding upon the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid electoral system that will dominate—entailing the merger of the has also said the party will soon take hold of Sindh, mak - Election Commission of GB with the Election Commission of ing a clean sweep across the country and that this will be Pakistan. With the legal process out of the way, the government seen in the 2023 elections. will no longer be absorbed in discussions, disagreements or It is not yet clear whether Imran Khan already has a favour- coordination amongst all political factions of the country. In- ite in mind, or whether he will go for some new person to stead, it now has ample time to direct all its focus on taking take over the position. But whoever he chooses, it is clear the practical steps needed to turn GB into a full-fledged prov- that the PTI is now the chief party in AJK and from this ince. Unnecessary delays and complications would not be in place could go on to strengthen its hold over the rest of the the spirit of progress and would only paint the authorities country, with the PML-N badly divided, and as the PPP has to be insincere with their promises. Thus, all resources and said, the party led by Mian Shahbaz Sharif Sharif, unwilling manpower must be directed towards development in GB. to make any effort to discharge the government in Punjab. Israel must stop acting like an apartheid state ANY people in Israel and sup- ish-American parents not teaching their can Jews who are asked that question have Ray Hanania porters of the country continue children about Israel. However, having the courage to be honest and embrace M to live in denial rather than ac- grown up in a community on Chicago’s the truth. Like most Jews in Israel, many cept the reality that it commits some of South Side that was probably more Jew - American Jews prefer to close their eyes the worst war crimes in the world. ish than Tel Aviv, I know that Jewish par- to the brutality that Israel’s government in- The Jewish Democratic Council of America ents tend to embrace education, perhaps flicts on people simply because they are of (JDCA) released the results of a poll of Jew- more so than other ethnic groups. a different race, ethnicity or religion. ish-American voters that gauged how they The truth that many Israelis want to As I said, I grew up in a Jewish community feel about former President Donald Trump avoid is that their country is an apartheid in Chicago. In fact, I wrote a book about it and his successor Joe Biden. America’s state. So instead they try to come up called “Arabs of Chicagoland.” At that time, Jewish community is estimated at about 7 with excuses to explain away that realiza- in the 1960s, American Jews and American million people — or slightly more than the tion among Israel’s only core people, the Arabs were very close despite the conflict number of Jews who actually live in Israel Jews, and especially those in America, in Palestine. We knew each other and I (6.7 million) — so any survey of American who have a powerful role in influencing learned to respect the American Jewish I think the majority of Jews is significant. What you don’t always US policy toward Israel. community. American Jews played a sig- hear is what the poll seemingly attempted If only 25 percent of American Jews think nificant role in speaking out against the American Jews, and even to downplay when it was released. that Israel is an apartheid state, then there country’s racist anti-black segregation laws a majority of Jews in The press release accompanying the is something woefully wrong. American and policies. In the 1970s, they were at the Israel, know that Israel JDCA survey focused on the aspect that Jews are among the most educated people forefront of the condemnation of South Af- 76 percent of American Jews voted for in America and if only 25 percent believe rica’s apartheid policies, eventually forcing practices racism and Biden. But buried deep down in the sur- Israel is an apartheid state, you have to the government there to collapse. At the discrimination when it vey and barely commented upon was the wonder about the remaining 75 percent same time, Israel’s government embraced comes to how it treats fact that a quarter of those surveyed be - being brainwashed against the truth. similar policies and used them to justify its lieve that Israel is an apartheid state — a For Israeli Jews, who spend their entire growing oppression of Palestinian rights, non-Jews and Palestinians nation that imposes laws that discrimi- lives in denial when it comes to Israel’s especially after the 1967 occupation of Je- in particular. The real nate against people based on their race, disrespect for civil and human rights, the rusalem and the West Bank. problem is that only 25 culture or religion. Among those aged results of this poll reflect what they deem I believe that, deep down, most American under 40, that figure rises to 38 percent. to be a “failure” on the part of American Jews know that Israel practices a form of percent of American While pro-Israel activists and journalists Jews to teach their children about Israel. apartheid. They also fear what might hap- Jews who are asked that might be shocked by this revelation, al- I agree. American Jews are not teaching pen if the Palestinians are not oppressed. most everyone else is not. Israel is of - their children the truth about Israel: They Many would expect me to write this be- question have the courage ficially a “Jewish” state and it has spe - are teaching them lies. If they were told ing an American of Palestinian origin, to be honest and embrace cific laws, more than 65 of them, which the truth, the percentage of American although they will ignore the fact that I the truth. Like most Jews discriminate against non-Jewish citizens Jews who recognize that Israel is an apart- am married to a Jew. Years ago, I learned and deny them equal rights. heid state would be far higher. from Jewish civil rights activists who in Israel, many American One columnist at the Jerusalem Post — I think the majority of American Jews, and stood up to anti-Semitism and racist hate Jews prefer to close their for which I wrote opinion columns many even a majority of Jews in Israel, know that that the truth is the only thing that will set eyes to the brutality years ago in an attempt to open the eyes Israel practices racism and discrimination a people free. If Israel wants to stop being of Israeli Jews by using humor — argued when it comes to how it treats non-Jews perceived as an apartheid state, then it that Israel’s government that the fact so many Jews believe Israel and Palestinians in particular. The real should simply stop acting like one. inflicts on people simply is an apartheid state is the result of Jew - problem is that only 25 percent of Ameri- – Courtesy: Arab News Human Rights violation: A case study of India UMAN rights violations in India There are millions of people in India who be- is being persecuted. Oppressed people living Muhammad Akhter pose a threat not only to the future long to religions other than Hinduism. These below the poverty line are being blackmailed. H and the lives of millions of people in are the people whose elders believed in the It is pertinent to mention here that, the names India, but also to the world due to the imple - promises of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and of Islamic figures and Muslim-era cities, mentation of Hindutva policies by the BJP, Jawaharlal Nehru after partition and decided squares, markets and institutions are being the RSS (RashtriyaSwayamsevakSangh) to stay in India only after partition. On the replaced by Hindu names. The historical back- and Indian Prime Minister NarendraModi. grounds that India would be a secular state, ground is witnessed, How the SanghParivar Peace is in danger the present regime of not a Hindu republic, and that every citizen works to eradicate from the history books of India is working on Hindutva under a reg - would be treated with equal care. But the op- the Muslim era. ular plan. Citizens of every religion except posite happened when the BJP came to power. Modi’s election slogan ‘Shining India’ has Hindus are in a state of unconscious fear. And increasing with each passing day. gone into the background. Now, it has become The situation has deteriorated to such an ex- In this regard, it should be noted that the Fol- ‘Hindi, Hindu, and India, where only Hindus tent that despite being “Dear one”, India is fac- lowers of the RSS are working to create a fanat- matter. Giraraj Singh, the BJP candidate from ing a strong reaction from the United States. ical generation that despises everyone except Bihar in the 2014 elections, said that those Recent days, US Secretary of State Antony Hindus. They are spreading their philosophy. who did not vote for the BJP should go to Paki- Blinken has warned New Delhi not to “official- When RSS, BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Shiv stan, which is enough to show a mirror to the The world has adopted ly support human rights abuses”. Sena and Bajrang Dal activists martyred the claimants of a secular state. Many BJP leaders The Indian government is discriminating Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992, religious are taking steps against Muslims. They repeat- a double standard on against the Muslim population. The United divisions intensified. BJP’s Lal Krishna Advani edly advise Indian Muslims to go to Pakistan. human rights violations States has described the situation as “worry- led the attack on the mosque. BJP leaders blame Muslims in every issue. He ing”. Antony Blinken has called on India to The Indian judiciary in its judgment hand - urges Hindus to vote for the BJP if they want in India, even the United follow democratic practices while trying to ed over the land of Babri Masjid to the to eliminate Muslims. In this way, the world’s States does not take a teach tolerance. Hindus to make Ram Hind a Ram temple largest democracy is being run. The world has adopted a double standard in its place. And no one was punished for The world community has to understand, the proper stance on Indian on human rights violations in India, even martyring the mosque. The SanghParivar first target of the fascist Modi regime is Mus- aggression. Everyone in the United States does not take a proper (Collection of Hindu nationalist organiza - lims. It is not that they like people belonging stance on Indian aggression. Everyone in tions) intensified its hate campaign and to other religions. It is not like that at all. In India except Hindus is India except Hindus is being persecuted targeted the Muslim population. fact, they want to eliminate Muslims first. being persecuted and this and this issue is not over, but new records In the 2014, Lok Sabha elections, SanghParivar They will target them under the new planning of persecution and violence are being set activists mobilized voters on the basis of Hin- policy. International institutions should have issue is not over, but new in illegally Indian occupied Jammu and duism and spread hatred against minorities. to take notice in this regards. Don’t all these Kashmir. India is becoming a major terror - The campaign resulted in the success of the measures count as human rights violations? At records of persecution and ist financing country, but no FATF calls it BJP and the appointment of NarendraModi as the end, let the world remember that India is a violence are being set in anything. The lives of Kashmiris have been the Prime Minister of the country. Since, Nar- very large country in terms of population and made difficult, efforts are being made to endraModi came to power in 2014, the expan- not only Muslims live there. illegally Indian occupied suppress them through oppression of chil - sionist ambitions and Hindutva thinking have – The Writer is a Freelance Columnist. Jammu and Kashmir dren, rape of women and violence against not diminished but intensified. Even critics are He can be reached on elders but the world is silent. called enemies of the country. Just eating beef twitter at @MAkhter_ IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, August 03, 2021 Zero Briefs tolerance Britain join India, Argentina, for corrupt practices Netherlands to reach semis From Page 01 construction industry and incentivized the ex- Medal Count Argentina’s women team have never won an Olympic hockey gold medal, port sector because when Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total but clinched silver at the 2012 London Games and the 2000 Sydney Games, economy moved on, the 1 China 24 14 13 51 revenues were generated 2 USA 20 23 16 59 the latter being where they earned the nickname Las Leonas, or lionesses leading to jobs creation 3 Japan 17 5 9 31 and revenue generation. 4 Australia 14 3 14 31 their skilful and fast attack- Sharing his vision for Naya 5 ROC 12 19 13 44 Sports Desk ers posing a threat to the Pakistan, the prime minis- Germans who won bronze ter said their first priority TOKYO: Britain beat Spain at the 2016 Olympics. was to pull the people from Govt imposes in a penalty shootout to se- Their effort paid dividends poverty as 25 per cent of cure the last semi-final spot shortly before halftime the total population of the new curbs in the women’s Olympic when a hard pass from Ro- country was living under hockey tournament on Mon- cio Sanchez Moccia crossed the poverty line whereas after Covid day, joining India, Argentina in front of the goal to reach another chunk of 25 per and the Netherlands in the Agustina Albertarrio, who cent was living on the mar- surge last four. After a tense 2-2 deflected the ball with her gins of this line. draw in regular time, Brit- stick behind the German PM Khan regretted that From Page 01 ain won the game by scoring goalie. The game had barely there was a time when Hyderabad in Sindh, Muzaf- two shootout goals, while restarted when Maria Vic- the Asian tigers looked to- farabad and Mirpur in Azad Spain missed four times toria Granatto doubled the wards Pakistan in terms of Jammu and Kashmir, and thanks to a superb perfor- lead off a penalty corner progress and development Gilgit and Skardu in Gilgit mance by Britain’s veteran just before halftime. as it was considered ‘as Baltistan,” Minister for Plan- goalie Madeleine Hinch. After the break, the Ger- model for development’. ning, Development and Spe- In the semi-finals, Britain mans were unable to break “A country like Malaysia cial Initiatives will play the Netherlands, down their opponent’s de- followed the model of Paki- said after a meeting with the who defeated New Zealand fence. Argentina sealed stan. But then the country Prime Minister here. 3-0 thanks to goals by Lide- the win in the 52th minute went hurtling down from Special Assistant to Prime wij Welten, Frederique Mat- when Valentina Raposo Ruiz the path of unprecedented Minister on National Health la and Lauren Stam. scored the third goal through development,” he said. Services Dr Faisal Sultan India pulled off a stunning another penalty corner. Underling the need to be- was also present in the 1-0 victory over Australia, “The first goal was the come self reliant, the pre- press conference. and will face Argentina in ie Rachael Lynch who had gling for words. Savita, who 2000 Sydney Games, the out of the quarter-finals in knockout for us because mier noted that Pakistan Asad Umar said the Sindh the semi-finals on Wednes- kept a clean sheet in the goes by one name, pulled latter being where they 2016 by the Netherlands. then they get their chests was blessed with huge po- government had already day after the South Amer- previous four matches. the team through some of earned the nickname Las “We have to keep fighting,” up and they get better tential and its various en- imposed smart lock down in icans got past the quar- Australia were unable to the hardest moments of the Leonas, or lionesses. Argentina’s Maria Victoria and better,” said veteran tities performed outstand- Karachi and Hyderabad till ter-finals for the first time equalise in the second half match with nine saves. Las Leonas were elated af- Granatto said. “We are go- Franzisca Hauke, who was ingly in the past. He also August 08, while from the since 2012 with a 3-0 win despite ramping up the pres- Argentina’s women team ter beating Germany, with ing to play one of the most playing her last match for said when a system be- 9th August the federal gov- over Germany. Gurjit Kaur sure and winning a number have never won an Olym- some players crying as they important games of our Germany. “I’m really disap- came corrupt, it ultimately ernment’s decisions would scored India’s winning goal of penalty corners. “It’s a pic hockey gold medal, but celebrated around goalie lives.” Argentina stepped pointed and sad that it’s the putrefy the society. “It is apply in these cities. from a first-half penalty cor- dream come true,” India clinched silver at the 2012 Belen Succi, who was on up the pace against their op- end of my journey,” a tear- called a system of corrup- He said the markets which ner, beating Australia goal- goalkeeper Savita said, strug- London Games and the the team that was knocked ponents from the start, with ful Hauke added. tion,” he observed. were allowed to remain The prime minister said open till 10 pm would now those countries had be- again be closed at 8 pm in come bankrupt where rul- the selected cities. Simi- ing and elite classes reve- larly, he said the markets Soccer-Canada stun US to led in corruption without would now also be closed having rule of law. “In two days in a week instead those societies a small of one day. “The off days fragment of society be- will be decided by the re- set up final with Sweden came richer, pushing the spected provinces.” poor segments into further poverty,” he said. Furthermore, Umar said Web Desk the government had allowed indoor dining for the vacci- TOKYO: Canada stunned US expands nated people only, however Indonesia wins world champions the United very weak compliance was States on Monday, handing eligibility seen in the restaurants. “It them a shock 1-0 defeat in was also not possible for Badminton gold the semi-finals of the wom- criteria for the administration to check en's Olympic football tourna- each and every restaurant TOKYO: Indonesia’s world No. 6 shuttlers Greysia Polii ment to set up a clash with refugees in this regard.” and Apriyani Rahayu beat China’s second seeds Chen Qing- Sweden in Friday's show- Therefore, he said the gov- chen and Jia Yifan 21-19, 21-15 in the women’s doubles final piece match. The Swedes From Page 01 ernment has decided to al- of Tokyo 2020 here on Monday. The Indonesian pair raced beat Australia 1-0 thanks to Employees and former em- low outdoor dining only till to a strong start and kept the advantage till the end. In the a 46th-minute goal from Fri- ployees of US-based news 10 pm. However take away second set, Chen and Jia, unable to bounce back, appeared dolina Rolfo to return to the organizations are eligible service would remain open overwhelmed by their opponents. Jia conceded after the final after their silver medal to apply for asylum, as are till 12 in the night, he said. loss that she was still a bit nervous because it was their in Rio five years ago. those of aid and develop- With respect to offices, the first time playing in such a huge international sporting Canada celebrated their ment agencies that are minister pointed out that event. “We have to admit that our opponents played better first win over the U.S. in based in the United States, 50% attendance would be than us and they were more experienced, as one of them over 20 years after Jessie along with other relief allowed in all public and has participated in the Olympics several times,” Jia said. Fleming's 75th minute pen- groups that receive their private offices while the Chen echoed Jia’s comments. “We have shortcomings, and alty settled the contest. The funding from the US. Other remaining 50% employees we should admit them and learn from our opponents.” “It crucial moment, in a game potentials include employ- would work from home. was not a perfect result for us of course, we have a little which had produced little in an Olympic final. the American attack. viously, and you never want ees and former employees bit of regret, but I think the loss will motivate us all the incident, came when U.S. The Americans have won The first effort on goal final- to lose playing the way we of the US government and Highest more,” Chen added. “We will start all over again.” Jia called defender Tierna Davidson the gold medal four times ly arrived in the 65th min- did," said Rapinoe. the NATO mission in Af- on fans to believe in them as they are certainly capable of challenged Deanne Rose and have not lost to Canada ute with a curling shot from Sweden, who lost to Germa- ghanistan who do not quali- positivity doing better. “Nobody knows what comes next, but we will on the edge of the penalty for over 20 years. It is only Lloyd which was tipped over ny in the Rio final, fired an fy for a dedicated program. definitely go for Paris 2024. We are much younger than our area. After a video review, a the fourth time the Canadi- by Stephanie Labbe, and early warning with a Rolfo This means that thousands rate since.. Indonesian rivals, if they can make it, why can’t we?” spot kick was awarded. ans have beaten their neigh- moments later the Canada shot rattling the crossbar. more Afghans and their Polii, a three-time Olympian, said she was speechless Canada's veteran striker bours in 62 meetings. keeper did well to keep out Australia, seeking a first immediate families will and couldn’t describe her feelings after clinching her Christian Sinclair initially "It has been a long time a glancing header from Julie Olympic final, thought they From Page 01 be permanently resettled first Olympic medal. “I know I have always learned to be had the ball in her hands, coming to beat those guys," Ertz. But just as the Amer- had gone ahead just before in the US as refugees, al- The maximum ventilators a badminton player and I had that faith when I was just but Fleming took the re- said Fleming. "We want to icans were piling on the the break with a Sam Kerr were occupied in four major though its unclear how 13 years old,” said the 33-year-old. “I just keep my pa- sponsibility and kept her come away with gold now pressure, a Canada break effort but the goal was ruled many exactly that will be. cities including Islamabad tience and commitment to realize the dream and reach cool to slot home. but it is really special for us led to the penalty award and out for a foul. It was the 33%, Lahore 21%, Peshawar A US official said that it the goal. The London Olympics made my heart broken, The U.S, pre-Games favour- to put our flag on the map," the end of the road for Vlat- Swedes who took the lead will be “the responsibility 26% and Skardu 25%. but my family and so many people in Indonesia kept ites for the gold medal, went she said. The game was a ko Andonovski's side. when Matilda's keeper Tea- Since the pandemic broke of refugee program appli- trusting in me and told me not to give up,” Polii said. In close to an equaliser when dull affair until a triple sub- "It sucks. Obviously you gan Micah could only push a cants to get themselves out out, a total of 1,039,695 an earlier match at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, Carli Lloyd struck the bar stitution saw Megan Rapi- never want to lose, you nev- looping, deflected shot from cases were detected that of Afghanistan”, ruling out South Korea’s No. 5 Kim So-yeong and Kong Hee-yong with a header but Canada noe, Lloyd and Christen er want to lose in a world Filippa Angeldal against the a mass aerial evacuation. also included the perished, crushed their compatriots world No. 4 Lee So-hee and held on for a famous victory Press brought on -- a change championship, you never bar and Rolfo hooked in the recovered and under treat- Shin Seung-chan 21-10, 21-17 to get the bronze. – DNA - and their first appearance which brought new life to want to lose to Canada, ob- loose ball. ment COVID-19 patients so Baku to host far, including AJK 24,891, Balochistan 30,502, GB Azerbaijan 8,212, ICT 88,093, KP Tokyo Olympics Futsal C’ship 144,848, Punjab 357,735 -United States and Sindh 385,414. About 23,462 deaths were cases rising as 17 DNA recorded in country since BAKU: Azerbaijan Futsal the eruption of the conta- beat Italy in full-set battle more reported Federation is getting ready gion. Around 6,021 people for the Azerbaijan cham- TOKYO: The United States defeated Italy in a see-saw five-set battle at the Ariake Arena TOKYO: A further 17 people linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olym- perished in Sindh, 19 of pionship to be held in on Monday to finish on top in Pool B of the women’s volleyball preliminaries, overcom- pics contracted the coronavirus, raising the total to 276, or- them died in the hospitals September. The champi- ing the absence of injured ace spiker Jordan Thompson and another injury. ganizers said Monday. Tokyo 2020 contractors, Games-con- and one out of the hospital onship will bring together Thompson, who sat out the match after spraining her ankle on Saturday, cerned personnel, a media member, and a volunteer were on Sunday. 11,067 people eight futsal clubs, includ- watched as setter suffered the same injury during among Monday's positive cases. died in Punjab died with ing “Araz-Nakhchivan”, SC the third set and was taken off the court in a wheelchair. The world There were no athlete catching the coronavirus in the past eight deaths occurred in “Neftchi”, EKOL, “Record number-one team eventually pre- vailed in the close match, winning 24 hours. The infected people were put into quarantine. past 24 hours. Seven indi- Club”, “Alliance” (Lan- 21-25 25-16 25-27 25-16 15-12, and moving on to the quarter-finals. U.S. Meanwhile, Tokyo – the host city of the Olympics – report- viduals died in the hospitals karan), “Baku Fire”, “Hile” opposite Andrea Drews led the way with 22 points while four others finished in ed 2,195 daily coronavirus cases on Monday, according to and one out of the hospital. and the youth team (U-19 ). double figures. “We stayed together as a team,” U.S. head coach said local health authorities. The top four clubs will play after the game. “We had great trust in each other and we executed a very good game The capital is witnessing surge in infections amid the ongo- in the playoffs. Bilawal plan,” he said, adding that Thompson was recovering and there was some hope she might come back during the tour- ing games, which will run through Aug. 8. Preparations for the new nament. Drews has high ambitions for her first Olympics. “Of course, our ultimate goal is to get gold,” the 27-year-old Tokyo reported over 3,000 virus cases for five consecutive season in the country’s condemns said. “We have never done that before and we are working really hard and diligently to do that.” Report ad. The Russian days until Sunday. top league have already Olympic Committee (ROC) team was crushed by Turkey, dropping to fourth in Pool B, while Turkey finished third. Turkey The 2020 Olympics had hoped to welcome spectators after started. Notably, futsal hike in... fended off the ROC in full sets, driven by 16 blocks. “We wanted to win this game so much before the final (knockout) run,” being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a ball sport played on a Turkey’s captain Eda Erdem said, adding that their determination powered their win. Earlier, world champions Serbia but ended up holding competitions in empty venues be- hard court, smaller than a From Page 01 overwhelmed South Korea in quick straight sets 25-18 25-27 25-15, with 10 blocks and 13 serve aces. – DNA cause of the newly resurgent virus. – DNA He said that the increase in football pitch, and mainly prices of petrol products would indoors. It has similarities further escalate inflation, add- to five-a-side football. ing that Pakistan could not The game is played be- afford more inflation. Bilawal tween two teams of five Bhutto Zardari said that the KPL will expose Modi coercive thoughts in cricket players each, one of whom incompetence and failures of Farrukh Habib said that the govt wants to promote sports in the country and it is a priority to bring out the is the goalkeeper. Unlike the selected government are some other forms of indoor causing obstacles in the pro- national talent for the promotion of sports, adding that the PM is taking steps to promote sports in the country football, the game is played gress of the country. on a hard court surface de- “The selected Prime Min- talent for the promotion of sports, adding limited by lines; walls or ister is unable to run the Afzal Javed that the Prime Minister is taking steps to boards are not used. country – he knows nothing promote sports in the country. Azerbaijan had never qual- ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Informa- but lies and political victi- He said that Kashmir Premier League has ified for the FIFA Futsal tion and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said misation,” stated Chairman disturbed the Indian sleep as they are afraid World Cup until 2016. How- that India is afraid of the Kashmir Premier PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. of KPL and threatening the foreign players ever, national futsal players League (KPL) and Modi wants to dominate Addressing the selected to not to stop the players from participating. participated in the last five cricket with coercive thinking but KPL will Prime Minister, he said, Modi wants to dominate cricket with coer- editions of the European expose him. “Khan Sahib, have mercy on cive thinking but he will expose. Championship. Now futsal He was speaking as chief guest during the the people and reverse the Earlier Geo TV won their first match team successfully repre- prize distribution ceremony of first RISJA increase in petrol prices.” against Samaa TV by 28 runs. Batting first sents Azerbaijan at multiple Inter-Media Independence cricket cup at Chairman PPP also con- Geo scored 106 runs for the loss of 7 wick- international futsal competi- National cricket ground organized by Rawal- demned the increase in tax- ets in the stipulated 15 overs. Qaiser Butt tions such as the FIFA Futsal pindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Associa- es and pointed out that the (18), Khalid Chaudhry (29), Hassam (29) World Cup and the European tion (RISJA) with the collaboration of Park previous PPP governments notable scorers. In reply, Samaa TV were Championships. View and NasGas. had kept petrol prices stable bowled out for 78 in the 11th over. Maqsood In March, the futsal team Farrukh Habib said that the government even in the most challeng- ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Furrukh Ahmed (20) scored from Samaa while Arfa won another victory in UEFA wants to promote sports in the country ing circumstances. Habib presenting man of the man to player during on going RISJA Inter-Media Feroze was declared man of the match with European Futsal Champion- and it is a priority to bring out the national Independence Cricket Cup at National Cricket Ground Islamabad. – DNA taking five wickets from the winning side. ship qualifying round.