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Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadThursday, October 22, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Only a sovereign Bringing down Pakistan keen to Afghan govt can avert prices govt priority, expand bilateral civil war: Hekmatyar says Shibli Faraz relations with Iraq Briefs NCOC hints Country heading in right at another direction DNA lockdown ISLAMABAD: In a tweet on Wednes- Wearing of mask and social distancing day, he said must be ensured. Administrative actions the current account was be initiated against violators,” the in surplus of seventy NCOC told the chief secretaries three million dollars during September bringing sur- noted the rising death rate attributable aHNoor NSar plus for the first quarter M a / dNa to COVID-19. The chief secretaries, who to 792 million dollars com- attended the meeting, were directed to ISLAMABAD: The National Command and “strictly implement” SOPs. They were also pared to deficit of 1,492 Operations Centre (NCOC), which oversees ISLAMABAD: EU ambassadors had a very interesting and constructive discussion with the million dollars during the directed to take “strict punitive actions” if Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus pan- a violation of the SOPs is observed. Chairman of Islamic Ideology Dr. Qibla Ayaz at CII. Dialogue and further understanding is same time last year. demic, on Wednesday warned that the coun- vital for achieving the mutual objective of Inter-faith dialogue and peace in the world. – DNA The Prime Minister said It also directed officials to put a “special fo- try is fast approaching a point where there cus” on the perceived high-risk sectors of exports grew twenty nine will be “no choice” left but to impose anoth- percent and remittances transport, markets, marriage halls, restau- er sweeping lockdown. Warning that there is rants and public gatherings. “Wearing of mask Explosion STAMPEDE TRAGEDY IN KABUL nine percent during previ- an urgent and immediate need to ensure the ous month. and social distancing must be ensured. Admin- implementation of standard operating proce- istrative actions be initiated against violators,” kills five dures (SOPs) for coronavirus prevention, the the NCOC told the chief secretaries. in Karachi Pakistan asks for Former NCOC noted that there has been a clear resur- Islamabad, the 21st October, 2020:- Dep- Palestine gence in virus cases and deaths. uty Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla “NCOC is closely monitoring the situation. has said that Pakistan and Iraq are inter- atHar SuFi proper management envoy dies If there is no improvement in SOPs compli- twined in social, religious and cultural sim- KARACHI: Five people were ance observed, NCOC will have no choice ilarities and this bond keeps the people of killed and 20 others received The Pakistan Consulate had resumed the visa DNA but to revert to strict measures leading to the two sides connected with each other. injuries in an explosion in a re-closures of services,”. The statement This was stated by Deputy Chairman Sen- four-storey building at Kara- operation after a pause of seven months as ISLAMABAD: Former Am- said the NCOC, during a special session ate Saleem Mandviwalla during a meeting chi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block bassador of held to monitor the increasing, had noted with Hamed Abbas Lafta, Ambassador Iraq 7. As per details, nature of security precaution due to coronavirus pandemic Palestine a “clear resurgence in coronavirus” and at the Parliament House on Wednesday. the blast has not been ascer- urged upon the Afghan from the Consulate Gen - to Pakistan tained yet but in charge of Naveed Miraj authorities to ensure bet - eral of Pakistan, where Hazem Abu CTD has said that explosion ter management of the applicants for Pakistani Shanab has is likely a cylinder blast. The ISLAMABAD: Pakistan process. visas were being gath - died in Cai- Pak keen to expand impact of the explosion was on Wednesday expressed “We have received with ered under the arrange - ro. He was under treat- so severe that windowpanes grief over the loss of sorrow and grief the ments of the provincial ment there. Ambassador of the nearby building were lives in a stampede at a news about the loss of Afghan authorities,” Hazem served in Pakistan shattered. Balconies of two stadium in Afghanistan’s precious Afghan lives and the Foreign Office said. for almost three years. By relations with Iraq apartments have been com- Jalalabad city, where as - injuries in a stampede at The Pakistan Consulate had profession Hazem was a pletely destroyed, rescue pirants of Pakistani visas a stadium in Jalalabad, resumed the visa operation journalist but later joined Ambassador of Iraq says that Pakistan officials said. had gathered, and also several kilometres away Continued on Page 06 the Foreign Service. During his tenure in Pa- is an important regional country kistan, he tried his best investment and Iraqi inves- to contribute to bilateral tors can benefit from the relations. At that time the investment opportunities Palestine embassy used being offered under CPEC. to be located in F 10/3. Ambassador of Iraq Hamed Ambassador Hazem was a Ababas Lafta agreed with true friend of Pakistan. the views of Deputy Chair- He gave interviews to man Senate and agreed to CENTRELINE magazine on further consolidate coop- a couple of occasions. Be- eration in different sectors sides he also gave interview for mutual benefit of the to Channel Five TV hosted people of two sides. by Ansar M Bhatti. He specifically mentioned that trade between Iraq Incumbent Iraq have always exhibited and Pakistan is at its low- a.M.BHatti warmth in bilateral rela- est level which needs to be govt is tions and there is need to enhanced through mutual ISLAMABAD: Deputy further strengthen these collaboration. unlawful Chairman Senate under- ties. Both sides also agreed Ambassador of Iraq said scored the need for en- to enhance frequency bilat- that Pakistan is an impor- DNA hanced trade and economic eral delegations at different tant regional country. He linkages by bringing the NAWABSHAH: Pakistan levels to explore more ave- agreed with the views of business communities of nues for cooperation. He Democratic Deputy Chairman Senate to the two sides closer. He said that Pakistan offers a Movement build stronger collaboration said that Pakistan and conducive environment for (PDM) in multiple sectors. chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Re- hman on Wednesday said Bringing down prices that votes of people were stolen so the current govt priority, says Shibli government is unconsti- tutional. Says opposition is trying to mislead the people Talking to media per- sons, he said that strug - of Pakistan but it will not succeed gle for supremacy of the Addressing a news conference in Islama- constitution is going on FiaZ CHaudHry / dNa bad today (Wednesday), he said despite all today and said this is war hurdles, economic indicators are showing for Pakistan’s survival. ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information improvement due to prudent policies of the He said that the concept and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has government The Information Minister said of imposing rulers on said government is fully cognizant of the exports are increasing, construction mate- the people should end prevailing inflation in the country and all rial is showing record sale, all the mills in and the purpose of PDM possible measures are being taken to bring Faisalabad are running with full capacity, is new elections in the down prices of essential commodities. Continued on Page 06 country. Inside... Pak, Oman sign MoU for ICCI hails NA for passing Rent Control Act Amend. – Page 02 military cooperation With the right efforts, we won’t see a MoU aims to frame the aspects of military “pandemic winter” – Page 03 cooperation between Oman and Pakistan Kuwait opens Pakistan and Muhammad employment door for bin Nasir bin Muhammad Pak health professionals Alrasbi the Secretary Gen- – Page 04 eral, Ministry of Defence, No more secret clauses Oman signed the MoU. of Taliban-US agreement The aforesaid MoU aims to – Page 05 frame the aspects of mili- tary cooperation between Macron urges Putin to boost anti-terror the Sultanate of Oman and cooperation the Islamic Republic of Pa- – Page 06 kistan in a way that enhanc- es the existing cooperation FPCCI pledges and serves the common support to PM Imran Khan’s vision interests of the two friendly – Page 07 “Military Cooperation’ countries. FiaZ CH. between the two friendly This MoU will surely con- China lauds President countries at the premises tribute towards further Arif Alvi’s remarks ISLAMABAD: The Islamic of the Ministry of Defence strengthening Pak-Oman bi- about CPEC Republic of Pakistan and – Page 08 Complex, Muscat. lateral diplomatic relations Sultanate of Oman signed K. K. Ahsan Wagan the Am- in general and military co- an MoU in the field of bassador, Islamic Republic operation in particular. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Thursday, October 22, 2020 Services of Briefs Pak Navy beyond count: KP govt Ch Sarwar increases LAHORE: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad wheat quota Amjad Khan Niazi called on Governor Punjab Chaudhry for mills Mohammad Sarwar and dis- cussed professional matters DNA of Pakistan Navy during a meeting at the Governor’s PESHAWAR: The Khyber House, here on Tuesday. Pakhtunkhwa (KP) gov- During the meeting, issues ernment has taken an im- of mutual interest and pro- portant decision to ensure fessional activities of the Pa- supplies of low-cost flour to kistan Navy were discussed. its citizens by increasing the Governor Punjab Chaudhry daily quota of wheat to the Mohammad Sarwar congrat- flour mills. Special Assis- ulated Chief of Naval Staff tant to the Chief Minister of Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Khan Niazi on assuming of- Kamran Bangash, told ARY fice and said that Pakistan News that the provincial Navy had the best profession- government has increased al skills and the world appre- the daily wheat quota to ciated the performance of flour mills up to 1,000 met- Navy in protecting maritime ric tons.