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F .theasiantelegraph.net Defence Day recalls Army troops reach national unity, military flash flood affected preparedness to thwart enemy’s nefarious designs: Khushab to assist civil Ex-Air Marshal admin: ISPR ISLAMABAD ISLAMABAD Pakistan Army troops had reached Pakistan Air Force (PAF) former Air Marshal Khushab to assist civil administration in M Ashfaque Arain Friday said national unity relief efforts due to flash floods. Due to and military preparedness were two most recent rains over 10 villages of Khushab crucial weapons to thwart enemy’s nefarious district were affected, said a Inter Services designs. Air Marshal (Retd) M Ashfaqu in an Public Relations (ISPR) press release. The exclusive chat with this agency in connection troops of Mangla Corps were carrying with the Defence Day of Pakistan also damage assessment and busy in relief emphasized to keep national interest supreme measures to help affected flood victims in over personal gains as split only served Jabbi, Dhokri, Bhola, Khaliqabad, Waheer, enemy’s cause and would not help achieve Hadali areas. the target of invincible defence. The former PAF Air Marshal emphasized upon the need for reviving the memories and spirit behind Pakistani armed forces’ success against much larger enemy armed forces. Air Marshal (Retd) M Ashfaque Arain is presently Director ‘Strategic Defence and Security’ at Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies Islamabad (CASS). He said that the entire credit for achieving a huge victory over a massive and heavily armed enemy during the War of 1965 went to the national leadership, military PM to visit Karachi on Saturday Shehryar urges int’l community preparedness that fought with courage at all to wake up on Kashmir issue fronts ad especially the PAF, which made IAF To hold monthly meeting of Pakistan Citizen Portal for complaints’ resolution:PM ineffective. He added that entire nation stood ISLAMABAD behind the armed forces at that time. “Among China applauds PM Imran Khan’s remarks on Sino-Pak relations Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kash- the tri-forces, PAF was heavily outnumbered ISLAMABAD mir Shehryar Afridi has reiterated Pakistan’s all the federal institutions, provincial chief from 15th of the next month. China on Friday unwavering moral, diplomatic and political but it defeated the enemy and exacted Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Karachi secretaries and inspector generals of police applauded the warm remarks made by Prime unprecedented losses on the Indian Air Force on Saturday to get the Karachi Transforma- support to the people of Indian Illegally Occu- has been issued regarding the subject matter. Minister Imran Khan on relations between pied Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle and the surface forces. Additionally, Pakistani tion Plan implemented to resolve long-stand- Prime Minister Imran Khan says a separate China and Pakistan. “The Embassy applauds nation displayed unmatched resilience during ing problems of the metropolis. This was for right to self-determination. Talking to a del- annual development programme for South warm remarks by PM Imran Khan on China- egation of All Parties Hurriyet Conference Is- the war. ” PAF, he said during the War of stated by PTI leader and Senator Faisal Javed Punjab will usher in a new era of develop- Pak relations,” the Chinese Embassy said in a Khan in a tweet today (Friday). The Sena- lamabad Chapter lead by Muhammad Hussain ment in the region. Chairing a meeting about statement posted on its twitter handle. “The Khateeb in Islamabad today (Friday), he said preemptive attacks on the Indian bases of tor said the Karachi Transformation Plan is establishment of South Punjab Secretariat Embassy also appreciates contribution of 1965Halwara was and the Pathankot first air forcewhich that was introduced replicated aimed at addressing provincial capital’s long even after more than 72 years this fundamental and its working in Islamabad today, he direct- CPEC Authority in advancing CPEC in a fully right is being denied despite the fact that this by Israel during the 1967 Arab-Israel war. He pending problems like choked drainage and ed that devolution of powers should be grad- committed way. We will work with Pak Gov in lamented the role of international community, sewerage system, encroachments, poor waste right was promised to them by UN in its nu- ually advanced so that administrative mat- earnest under guidance of the two leaderships merous resolutions. He urged the international disposal, water supply and transport. Prime ters could be run in a better way. The Prime for a shared future”, the statement added. The but did not help resolve the Kashmir issue Minister Imran Khan has directed to hold a community to wake up on the Kashmir issue Minister said the practical steps taken by the statement from Chinese Embassy came after and take notice of the gross Human Rights vio- whichas was came committed forward toby implement India during ceasefire the monthly meeting of Pakistan Citizen Portal government to give identity to South Punjab Prime Minister Imran Khan in an interview agreement. VoM for effective and prompt resolution of citi- lations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and with Aljazeera television aired on Thursday Kashmir. VoM zens’ complaints. In a statement, the Prime the people of South Punjab and understand- said, “Our future is now linked to China, pro- reflectsing of their the PTIproblems government’s as well affiliation as their soluwith- gressing at faster pace than any other country be re-examined in light of Prime Minister’s tion. Speaking on this occasion, the Foreign in the world”. He dismissed any renegotiation Minister Office said that all complaints should Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said with with China over amending the terms of $62 - the establishment of South Punjab Secretar- billion Economic Corridor, saying that “the directions.bility regarding The citizens’ Prime Minister opinion Officereceived asked on relationship with China was better than even the portal.officers It to said demonstrate that over half utmost million responsi people with the people of South Punjab. The Prime before”. Imran Khan said Pakistan would like iat,Minister PTI government was apprised has that fulfilled the South its promise Punjab through Pakistan Citizen Portal. A circular, to Secretariat would start its regular functions and lifted its people out of poverty. VoM have confirmed redressal of their complaints to benefit from the way China made progress Support to vulnerable help establish prosperous Chinese embassy UN lauds Pakistan’s role for Afghan peace process sends eatables in flood others who have engaged in intensive society: AJK president UN will be working with interna- diplomatic efforts to get us to this point,” has turned KORT into the country’s biggest welfare and affected areas of KP tional partners to support and host Lyons added. “For our part,” she said, Sardar Masood says it is our reli- charity organisation. He said that KORT has constructed ISLAMABAD countries throughout process, says “the UN will be working with interna- a huge complex for orphans in Mirpur where the best The Chinese embassy in Pakistan Deborah Lyons tional partners to support both parties gious obligation to assist the needy accommodation, food and education are being provided has sent eatables for eight hundred ISLAMABAD and the host countries throughout the to hundreds of parentless children in order to make them families affected due to floods in dis- The United Nations top envoy to process.” The Afghan conflict, which has in fulfilling their special needs useful citizens. He also said that KORT has now emerged trict Swat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Afghanistan has lauded the role of raged for four decades, continues to kill MUZAFFARABAD as a role model for other organisations by offering social According to Provincial Disaster Pakistan in setting the stage for the hundreds of people each week and has Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar services in different fields and sectors. The AJK president Management Authority, the relief peace process for the war-torn coun- displaced millions over the years – most Masood Khan has said that extending support to or- said that the successive state governments have always goods are being distributed to the af- try. Briefing the UN Security Council, of whom have no prospects of return. phans and physically-challenged people is “our social supported the organisation, and the cooperation with fected people. Similarly, relief pack- UN Secretary-General’s Special With the negotiations, hosted by Qatar, and religious obligation”. “The Holy Quran and Sunnah it would continue in future also. He also appreciated ages including tents, mats, health Representative for Afghanistan and set to launch, Lyons exhorted parties to of Prophet (PBUH) teach us to treat people with any kind Chaudhry Akhtar and his volunteers for their services and kitchen sets and blankets have Head of the UN Assistance Mission in place a humanitarian ceasefire atop the of disability with kindness and respect. It is, on one hand, during the current coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on also been sent to Chitral, Kohistan Afghanistan (UNAMA), Deborah Lyons agenda, and pressed all countries to am- our social responsibility to take care of the vulnerable the occasion, the social welfare minister termed KORT and Buner districts. According to welcomed the prospect of intra-Afghan plify this call as the talks begin. At the and on the other, it is our religious obligation to assist chief Mohammad Akhtar as Abdul Sattar Edhi of Azad PDMA, forty-eight people died while talks, saying it is a historic moment. same time, she said the pre-talks phase them in fulfilling their special needs,” he added. He ex- Kashmir. Akhtar said that he had set a bright example of sixty-seven got injured due to rains She called for a humanitarian ceasefire has already raised difficult issues related pressed these views while addressing an event organ- social services by establishing Asia’s biggest orphanage and floods during the last six days. in the country as the negotiating teams to prisoner releases, which have taken ised by Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) on Friday in Mirpur and providing help to the needy and deserv- Similarly, ninety-four houses are of Afghanistan and the Taliban prepare five months to resolve. “Eventually, the to distribute wheelchairs among 110 differently-abled ing people in every length and cranny of Azad Kashmir completely damaged while one hun- to sit in Doha for talks. “We thank mem- negotiations will have to tackle a range people. The session was also addressed by AJK Minister during any natural calamity. VoM dred and ninety-one houses are par- ber states, including Qatar, the United of profound questions about the kind of for Social Welfare Naureen Arif and KORT Chief Chaudhry tially damaged due to recent rains States, and Pakistan, as well as so many country Afghans want,” the UN envoy Mohammad Akhtar, Zulqarnain Naqvi and others. The and floods. Meanwhile, provincial said. “Solutions cannot be found on the president said that a society with plenty of hands to sup- minister for culture and labour battlefield or imposed from the outside.” port the vulnerable and physically challenged is bound Shaukat Yousafzai today visited dis- Lyons said that all parties must do their to achieve heights of prosperity in this world besides trict Shangla and distributed com- part to ensure the ground is prepared the highest reward in the life hereafter. Paying glowing pensation cheques among people for peace to flourish. The UN has initi- tributes to KORT chief for visiting Muzaffarabad from the affected due to floods and rains. He ated a dialogue with the two sides on the United Kingdom and contributing to post-earthquake re- was briefed about the damages, relief inclusion of victims’ voices in the peace lief and rehabilitation work in 2005 and establish a char- activities and rehabilitation process in talks and mechanisms for incorporating ity, Masood Khan said that Chaudhry Mohammad Akhtar the rain and flood affected areas. VoM victim-centred justice. VoM EU to hone ‘carrot and stick’ line on Turkey at summit Oil prices hold above $44 per barrel Bureau Report he had already floated the idea with Athens standing request to join the EU is all but dead Brussels and Ankara. “What is happening, what has over Erdogan’s perceived authoritarianism. CLc1 rose $0.36, or 0.9%, ger if an expected slowdown European Union leaders will decide on a been happening the last few weeks, cannot At the same time, the bloc relies on Turkey to Head for biggest to $41.73, though WTI’s ad- in hiring is steeper than fo- “carrot and stick” approach to Turkey when go on.” Michel said the gathering could discuss prevent millions of Syrian and other refugees vance looks unlikely to pre- recast. The unemployment they meet on Sept. 24-25, their chairman the thorny issue of maritime boundaries in the and migrants on its soil from heading to the weekly drop since June vent its first weekly drop rate is expected to fall to said on Friday, proposing a multi-party con- eastern Mediterranean, energy, security and EU, where migration feuds have spurred the in five. “Despite the price 9.8% from 10.2%. “Demand ference to defuse tensions in the eastern migration. Last month Turkey sent a survey rise of eurosceptic nationalist parties in recent on demand concerns gains today, which some- concerns are firmly front and Mediterranean. European Council President vessel, escorted by frigates, to explore for oil years. The EU has already promised 6 billion Bureau Report how smoothed the losses of centre of traders’ minds,” Charles Michel spoke to Reuters and five other and gas in waters claimed by Greece, a move euros to help Turkey host migrants, though SINGAPORE/LONDON/MOSCOW the week, the bigger market said Stephen Brennock of European news agencies as a stand-off over oil Athens said was illegal. A collision between Ankara has long complained the money was Oil held above $44 a barrel picture is overall bearish oil broker PVM. “Today’s and gas deposits simmered between EU mem- Greek and Turkish warships shadowing the too slow to arrive. The bloc could agree more on Friday and was on course sentiment that kicked off non-farm US payroll report bers Cyprus and Greece on one side and the survey vessel last month highlighted the risk such funding in one example of a positive for its biggest weekly decline with lower gasoline demand will be closely watched and a bloc’s uneasy NATO ally Turkey on the other. of conflict. Michel declined to discuss the gesture to Turkey. Granting Turkey’s wish for since June as weak demand reports on Wednesday,” said disappointing number could The EU has already imposed minor sanctions specific incentives or punitive steps the bloc visa-free travel to the bloc, however, has long figures added to concern Paola Rodriguez-Masiu, be the next bearish catalyst.” against Ankara over the matter and the 27 EU could take with respect to Turkey. Ankara been contentious among EU member states over a slow recovery from analyst at Rystad Energy. In Oil has recovered since leaders will tackle it again soon in Brussels. has long sought an upgrade of its customs that also object to Erdogan’s track record on the Covid-19 pandemic. A US focus on Friday will be US April, when Brent slumped Michel, who will host the meeting, said the union with the EU, a process that has stalled human rights and the broad, post-coup crack- government report showed payrolls figures at 1230 GMT, to a 21-year low below $16 EU would reaffirm its support for Greek and over President Tayyip Erdogan’s sweeping down on dissent. Asked about potential EU that domestic gasoline de- which could be a selling trig- and US crude briefly went Cypriot sovereignty. “We will identify tools anti-terrorism legislation that underpinned sanctions before Michel’s comments, a spokes- mand fell in the latest week. into negative territory. A in our external policy, a sticks and carrots widespread jailings of opponents following man for Erdogan’s AK Party said the bloc Middle distillates inven- record supply cut since approach - what tools to use to improve the an abortive 2016 military coup. Turkey’s long- could not expect cooperation from Turkey tories at Asia’s Singapore May by the Organisation of relationship and what tools to react (with) if it were hit with penalties over the eastern oil hub have soared above the Petroleum Exporting if we are not being respected,” he said. “We Mediterranean. “At that point, the EU should a nine-year high, official Countries (OPEC) and its want to be respected.” Michel, who is due to not expect cooperation on the migrant issue. It data showed. Brent crude allies, a group known as travel to Greece, Cyprus and Malta before the should not think that it can impose sanctions LCOc1, the international OPEC+, has supported prices. summit, also proposed an international con- over the eastern Mediterranean and continue benchmark, was up $0.3, OPEC began in August to ease ference on the eastern Mediterranean involv- cooperation in other areas,” Omer Celik told or 0.7%, at $44.37 by 1130 the scale of the cuts, raising ing the key parties and NATO. “That could be broadcaster NTV. He added that Ankara would GMT, heading for a 1.5% output by almost one million the best way to de-escalate in the region and “be happy” to join any potential negotiating drop this week. US West barrels per day according to offer a channel for dialogue,” he said, adding round. Texas Intermediate (WTI) a Reuters survey. Saturday,Monday, September July 27, 2020 05, 2020

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to the next level without giving exams and those who as yet did not specify a date for the reopening of were failing will also be granted passing marks.“No educational institutions for teaching and the decision special exams will be held this year and the students of it will be made after reviewing the current situa- 1400 MW more electric- who want to improve their grades in different sub- tion and by formulating an education policy in the jects will be allowed to sit in exams the next year,” steering committee. “In the existing situation, I do Amna Malik he said. “There will be no special exams this year not think so any parents would want to allow their ity approved for Karachi and the students who want to improve their grades in kids to go to school,” he added. various subjects will be given the opportunity to sit he Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Friday en- indh Minister for education SaeedGhani for the exam next year,” he said.He also said that he dorsed 1,400MW of extra force supply from the public net- has allowed all the private schools that had already announced promotion of the students if work to Karachi and coordinated accommodation of draft requested to reopen from June 1 to move grade one to eight and later students of classes nine Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy (AREP) to the ahead and do so while the ban on teaching to twelve after getting it clarified by a sub-commit- bureau. The gathering directed by Minister for Planning, still remains on all educational institutions tee of the focal committee of education department. Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar examined of the province. “We are doing this for “The main committee formulated its recommenda- Tthe draft AREP and requested its accommodation to the bureau in what- the safety of the teachers and the students during the tions during two to three years of its meetings and ever shape it was. Informed sources said the Ministry of Energy had covid-19 pandemic as we request all of you to stay we will summon another meeting soon. As per the answered to the advisory group that the vast majority of the Sindh gov- inside your homes” said the minister while address- recommendations, we have no record of the students ernment’s worries over the draft AREP that had prompted its deferred ing the meeting. “We have not stopped any private of ninth and eleventh grade, they will be promoted endorsement for right around a half year had been tended to through a Seducational institution from reopening on Monday to the next class without any result and when they progression of connections proceeded until Thursday. As indicated by if they really want, but we have stopped teaching take exams for grade 10th,11th and 12th the marks these sources, Umar saw that the arrangement ought not to be held up and no school can start teaching without getting obtained will be considered as the marks for grades for such minor issues and should be taken to the government bureau permission from the government,” said the Sindh they didn’t not take exams for. These students will for freedom at any rate on a piece of the middle. Any forthcoming case minister during a press conference at his camp of- be promoted to the next grades based on the results could be settled at the degree of the Council of Common Interests (CCI). fice in Clifton, Karachi on Sunday. “The children’s of 9th and 11th with an addition of 3 percent extra The sources said the panel didn’t think of it as advantageous at this stage safety is our responsibility and under the current marks to the marks obtained by the,” the Minister to incorporate hydropower age in the AREP as wanted by the National circumstances we cannot take the risk of allowing said again. The Minister said that the same rules Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) as it was likewise shrouded teaching in the schools” he said. Government is al- would also apply to private students. When asked Author is the President, Center of Pakistan and in the standard force strategy. An official assertion said the CCOE had ready struggling hard to control the recent covid-19 about the announcement of the opening of educa- International Relations (COPAIR) and Editor-in- prescribed the draft strategy for accommodation to the bureau. “The pandemic later we will announce when can schools tional institutions on June 1 or 15 by the association Chief of ‘Mélange int’l Magazine’ and ‘ The Asian strategy will therefore be introduced to the Council of Common Interests be allowed to continue teaching. While speaking on of private educational institutions, he said they can Telegraph’ (CCI) for definite endorsement,” it said. the occasion he also explained that this year all the do so if they want but there can be no teaching in the Opposition rejects students from grades one to eight will be promoted schools. He further added that the Sindh government federal budget Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view Today in History

, the opposition in the National Assembly rejected the federal budget 2020-21, criticized Prime Minister Imran Khan for not creating political harmony, and Battle of the Marne begins, killing half a million people assailed military authorities over alleged “commer- cial” use of cantonment lands.Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former prime minister Raja Pervez TAshraf demanded an inquiry against PM Khan for not tackling September 5, 1914 the coronavirus issue properly. He urged the government to utilize all resources to combat coronavirus.The house witnessed the Battle of the Marne began. an exchange f harsh words between members from opposition More than two million soldiers and treasury benches when ruling Pak¬i¬stan Tehreek-i-Insaf fought in the Battle of the Marne. (PTI) leader Amj¬ad Ali Khan blamed previous governments of The Germans, British and French the PPP and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for what fought for six days killing half a he called bringing the country to the verge of economic disaster million people. Some 30 miles by ample foreign debts and corruption.The NA session, which Onortheast of Paris, the French 6th Army started at 11 am, lasted over two hours and was adjourned till under the command of General Michel-Joseph noon on Monday. The session started with Speaker Asad Qaiser Manoury attacks the right flank of the German in the chair, and the floor was given to Ashraf to speak on the 1st Army, beginning the decisive First Battle budget.Ashraf said the prime minister’s attitude and the gov- of the Marne at the end of the first month of ernment were not “serious” towards addressing the Covid-19 World War I.After invading neutral Belgium issue and creating political harmony. He said inadequate funds and advancing into northeastern France by had been allocated for combating coronavirus. “No other issue the end of August 1914, German forces were is important than Covid-19 at present, but the budget does not nearing Paris, spurred on by punishing victo- reflect this,” he added.Ashraf said the government had not fol- ries that forced five French armies into retreat lowed the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the letters after the Battles of the Frontiers at Lorraine, written by the world body to four provinces. Ardennes, Charleroi and Mons. In anticipation of the German attack, the anxious French gov- ernment appointed the 65-year-old General invasion.In the first days of September, he ing of September 6, the 150,000 soldiers of Joseph-Simon Gallieni as the military gov- managed to convince the French commander Manoury’s 6th Army attacked the right flank of ernor of Paris. Gallieni, predicting that the in chief, Joseph Joffre, to spare him an army the German 1st Army, whose turn to meet the Germans would reach Paris by September Manoury’s 6th Army from the front in order to attack opened a 30-mile-gap between Kluck’s 5, did not wish to sit idly back and wait for aggressively defend the capital. On the morn- forces and Bulow’s 2nd Army.

‘The Batman’ halts production on virus positive cases Nanobody May Prevent COVID-19 Infection

LOS ANGELES and I know they’re doing that in spades.”Besides back a location shoot in Malta following a coro- CALIFORNIA ing itself to the part of the spike protein Batman has previously fought and defeated The Batman, the third entry in Universal’s Jurassic navirus outbreak. Appearing at the DC Fandome Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in that binds to the receptor ACE2, which is the Joker (several of them), Freeze and Bane on World franchise, Jurassic World: Dominion, has virtual fan event on Aug. 24, Reeves confirmed that Sweden have identified a small neutral- used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells. This the big screen. But the coronavirus pandemic is also been shooting in the U.K. under intensive re- only 25 percent of The Batman had been filmed izing antibody, a so-called nanobody, that blocks the virus from slipping into the proving a wilier foe. Production on The Batman strictions. So far, that Colin Trevorrow-directed prior to the March shutdown before unveiling a has the capacity to block SARS-CoV-2 from cells and thus prevents infection.“Using Matt Reeves’s highly-anticipated reboot of the fea- film has avoided any delays, although it did scale teaser trailer that immediately went viral. entering human cells. The researchers be- cryo-electron microscopy, we were able to ture film franchise starring Robert Pattinson as a lieve this nanobody has the potential to be see how the nanobody binds to the viral younger, more inexperienced Dark Knight has shut developed as an antiviral treatment against spike at an epitope which overlaps with down for a second time after the Twilight star re- COVID-19.“We hope our findings can con- the cellular receptor ACE2-binding site, portedly tested positive for the virus. The Batman tribute to the amelioration of the COVID-19 providing a structural understanding for will soar into theaters on October 1, 2021“A mem- pandemic by encouraging further exami- the potent neutralisation activity,” says Leo ber of The Batman production has tested positive nation of this nanobody as a therapeutic Hanke, postdoc in the McInerney group and for COVID-19 and is isolating in accordance with candidate against this viral infection,” says first author of the study.Nanobodies offer established protocols,” a Warner Bros. spokes- Gerald McInerney, corresponding author several advantages over conventional an- person said in a statement provided to Variety. and associate professor of virology at the tibodies as candidates for specific thera- “Filming is temporarily paused.” Vanity Fair sub- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and pies. They span less than one-tenth the sequently identified Pattinson, who was spotted Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet.The size of conventional antibodies and are walking mask-less in London in July, as the crew search for effective nanobodies -- which typically easier to produce cost-effectively member in question. Warner Bros. and the actor’s are fragments of antibodies that occur at scale. Critically, they can be adapted for representatives have yet to respond to the out- naturally in camelids and can be adapted humans with current protocols and have a let’s reporting. The Batman, which is filming in the for humans -- began in February when an proven record of inhibiting viral respiratory United Kingdom, originally shut down in March alpaca was injected with the new corona- infections. when the pandemic’s first wave swept across the virus’ spike protein, which is used to enter globe. The halt in shooting forced Warner Bros. our cells. After 60 days, blood samples to adjust the film’s release date: originally sched- from the alpaca showed a strong immune uled to hit theaters on June 25, 2021, the movie response against the spike protein.Next, the was pushed back to October 1, 2021. Speaking researchers cloned, enriched and analysed with Yahoo Entertainment in August, Reeves’s nanobody sequences from the alpaca’s B co-writer, Mattson Tomlin, said that safety was cells, a type of white blood cell, to deter- upmost in mind as The Batman crew reassembled. mine which nanobodies were best suited “The whole goal is to make it safe,” Tomlin said. for further evaluation. They identified one, “It’s a really scary time out there, so not putting Ty1 (named after the alpaca Tyson), that peoples’ lives in jeopardy has to be the first goal, efficiently neutralizes the virus by attach- TAT Special FAO Regional Conference for Greater Action

Sohail Majeed Butt Minister Tandi Dorji, who delivered the session’s the FAO Council, Khalid Mehboob. “The coronavi- ISLAMABAD/ BANGKOK/THIMPHU keynote address on behalf of his country’s Prime rus pandemic has exposed the vulnerability and On the third day of the FAO Regional Conference Minister.The FAO Director-General highlighted weaknesses of already fragile global food sys- for Asia-Pacific, the FAO Director-General QU that small and vulnerable farmers must be at tems. We must take urgent action to transform Dongyu, Government Ministers as well as civil the centre of the response. “Smallholder farm- our food systems,” stressed Thanawat Tiensin, society and private sector representatives voiced ers and their families, food workers in all sectors, the Chairperson of the Committee on World Food concern over COVID-19’s impacts on the food se- and those living in commodity- and tourism-de- Security (CFS), an international and intergov- curity and livelihoods of millions of people, and pendent economies are particularly vulnerable. ernmental platform which includes the private urged for greater action to overcome the food They urgently need our attention,” QU urged.The sector and civil society and reports to the FAO and agriculture challenges facing the region.They Asia-Pacific region is home to more than half of Conference and the UN General Assembly through spoke during the Ministerial Session of the vir- the world’s undernourished people, and with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).The tual conference, which is hosted by Bhutan and the impacts of COVID-19 the number of hungry FAO Director-General and many participants aims to define the region priorities for the coming people in Southern Asia could rise by nearly a also urged for sustained and stronger collabora- years, as well as to elaborate strategies to fight third to 330 million in the next ten years. The tion, including leveraging agricultural technolo- hunger and malnutrition and advance the trans- speakers noted the importance of acting in two gies and innovations, to end hunger and tackle formation of agri-food systems, making them fronts simultaneously: revising public policies COVID-19’s impacts. In this respect, the FAO chief more sustainable, productive and resilient.“We and implementing practical measures in the presented the organization’s recently launched need to recognize that the food and agriculture field. “The novel coronavirus has implications COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programme - sectors, including fisheries, forestry, crops and for local, national, regional and global policies aimed at mitigating the immediate impacts of the livestock, and the families that rely on them for and it is important that global and local condi- pandemic while building back better - as well as their livelihoods, have been badly affected by the tions alike are recognized when confronting this other key initiatives, with focus on innovation, spread of the pandemic,” said Bhutan’s Foreign pandemic,” said the Independent Chairperson of that can accelerate global hunger-fighting efforts. Saturday, September 04, 2020

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Market watch PSX snaps winning streak KSE-100 index dips 165.11 points Vocal cord surgery got to settle at 42,023 Bureau Report me sober: Miley Cyrus KARACHI A four-day buying spree ended at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as investors booked profit in line with global market trends. Earlier, trading began with a sharp spike and strong investor sentiment helped the index gain nearly 200 points in early hours. However, the bourse succumbed to volatility later in the day and wiped out the gains in the second session.Overall, trad- ing volumes fell to 758.1 million shares compared with Thursday’s tally of 919.5 million. The value of shares traded during the day was Rs24.8 billion. Shares of 419 companies were traded. At the end of the day, 180 stocks closed higher, 224 declined and 15 remained unchanged.Hascol Petroleum was 100 index recorded a decrease of 165.11 points, tively were Hubco (-53 points), UBL (-26 points), the volume leader with 73.2 million shares, gaining or 0.39%, to settle at 42,023 points.Oil and gas Lucky Cement (-22 points), TRG Pakistan (-14 Rs1.50 to close at Rs21.54. It was followed by Fauji marketing companies topped the volumes with points) and Engro (-13 points). JS Global analyst Foods with 51.7 million shares, gaining Rs1.13 to trading in 92.7 million shares, followed by cement Maaz Mulla said profit-booking was witnessed at DUBAI close at Rs16.23 and Unity Foods with 41.3 million companies (86.7 million) and banks (82.2 million). the bourse and the KSE-100 index largely remained Miley Cyrus credits surgery on her throat for shares, gaining Rs0.40 to close at Rs16.13.Foreign Individually, stocks that contributed positively to in the red zone. The index hit intraday high of +104 getting her sober and emboldening her with institutional investors were net sellers of Rs467.1 the index included Systems Limited (+31 points), points and intraday low of -264 points. It closed a fresh outlook. The hitmaker was diagnosed million worth of shares during the trading session, Hascol Petroleum (+20 points), International Steels at 42,023, down 165 points. Major laggards of the with Reinke’s edema - swelling of the vocal according to data compiled by the National Clearing (+12 points), Jubilee Life Insurance (+11 points) index were Hubco (-2.8%), UBL (-1.8%), Lucky cords due to the presence of fluid - last year, Company of Pakistan. At close, the benchmark KSE- and PSX (+10 points).Stocks that contributed nega- Cement (-1.2%), TRG Pakistan (-2.1%), and she underwent surgery in November to remedy the issue.“I noticed a really big change to my voice, kind of a heaviness to it,” she Saudi economic recovery picks up said during a candid chat for the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. “And I experienced some Bureau Report 2020.” He added: “The positive economic data of the year) – suggesting that the economy may heavy things. I feel like it is a reflection. It is RIYADH for June gives us confidence that the Saudi econ- be experiencing significant catch-up growth as a kind of scar in a sense.”The went on to call Early evidence of economic recovery in Saudi omy is rebounding from the impact of COVID- the Kingdom cautiously lifts some lockdown the surgery “a gift”, explaining that she was Arabia came in statements from two ministers 19 and that growth in foreign investment will measures,” a ministry statement said.It quoted “able to understand my instrument” and she at the sharp end of the Kingdom’s strategy begin to regain the strong momentum we have figures from the Saudi Arabian Monetary “learned a lot about the voice and how our to combat the effects of the coronavirus dis- seen in recent years. Separately, Mohammed Authority (SAMA) showing that point-of-sale experiences affect our voice”. The Midnight ease (COVID-19) pandemic. Saudi Minister of Al-Jadaan, the minister of finance and economic transactions witnessed a 78.5 percent year- Sky star, who recently split with Australian Turkish economic Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced that 506 planning, told a virtual forum that some sectors on-year jump in June to a record level of $9.9 singer Cody Simpson after a 10-month ro- new business licenses were granted in the first were showing signs of recovery as lockdowns billion (SR37 billion), following sharp declines mance, said: “I started touring at probably recovery gain- half of this year, with a burst in activity in June and curfews ended toward the end of the first in April and May. Likewise, data released by the 12 or 13. The adrenaline that you have after partly compensating for a big fall-off in April half.Domestic tourism was ahead 18 percent in Ministry of Industry and Minerals Resources a show - it’s not really the singing that affects ing pace: Central and May when lockdowns severely curtailed June over last year, while hotel occupancy – vir- showed that investments by newly licensed your voice as much. It’s afterwards, you’re to- global investment activity.The minister said tually at zero earlier in the spring – was back to industrial factories amounted to $581 million tally on and it’s really hard to get that sleep.” Bank he was “encouraged by the resilience demon- between 85 and 90 percent, Al-Jadaan said. “We in June, following a sharp slowdown in April ”You stay up, talking all night. Later, the talk- Bureaau Report strated by the Saudi economy in the first half of think the results are very positive for June since and May.Al-Jadaan said that the COVID-19 out- ing all night turned into smoking all night. ANKARA we reopened the economy. We’re getting back, break had hit the Saudi economy “like a steam And now, this is kinda where we’re at,” she Turkish Central Bank has said con- but we need to be cautious and remember we train” in March. “We did not really expect that. continued.VoM fidence and activity in the country are not out of the woods yet.” That note of cau- It has been the most challenging year for 100 were on a strong rise compared tious optimism was echoed by Al-Falih. “This years, and everyone in the world has suffered,” Drive-in cinema on to both developed and developing has undoubtedly been a year of unprecedented he told an online forum organized by financial economies. Following a meeting challenges – and the path of the economy in the information firm Euromoney. The finance min- Queen’s estate with foreign investors, the bank near term will depend on the virus,” he said.The ister added that the Vision 2030 reforms had shared on its website its presen- Ministry of Investment highlighted more en- helped the Kingdom implement its response to tation -- titled Macroeconomic couraging evidence of a recovery. “Other recent the pandemic and he underlined the strength of Outlook and Monetary Policy in data also pointed to an increase in economic ac- the financial reserves held by SAMA and other Turkey. The presentation showed tivity toward the end of Q2 (the second quarter financial institutions. the country’s economy outper- formed many G20 countries in 2020’s second quarter.Noting UAE recovery path leads through high-tech: Dr. Al Jaber that Turkish exports displayed a stronger rebound than previously Bureau Report we will leverage to enhance industrial per- services beyond the distortions imposed by envisaged, it said this would sup- ABU DHABI: formance and enable better integration the pandemic,” he added.“Entire workforces port the country’s current account The UAE will continue to place technology between sectors.”Badr Al Olama, executive will need to be up-skilled and repurposed balance. The bank also said its re- at the forefront of its economic strategy for director for Aerospace at Mubadala and the to catch up with the pace of change. We serves covered the total short-term job growth, with the pandemic highlight- head of the GMIS organising committee, need to view the economic recovery from FX financial debt repayments. Also, ing now more than ever the need for new said that industries would have to adapt to the pandemic as an opportunity, to reform inflation is on a downturn follow- technologies, according to Dr. Sultan Al the new normal. “In a very short space of and welcome a new transformation that may ing recent monetary tightening, it Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced time consumer needs have changed forcing very well change the course of our lives for added. In August, the central bank Technology.“The UAE believes advanced manufacturers to adjust their products and the better.” LONDON kept its policy rate unchanged, technologies have a vital role to play in pro- Queen Elizabeth is hosting a drive-in cinema while taking a series of liquidity tecting and enhancing global supply chains on her Sandringham estate. The gardens of the measures.It also added that a pan- from global shocks,” the minister said at the 94-year-old British monarch’s home in Norfolk, demic-related rise in unit costs and Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation England, will host a special set of drive-in movie accumulated exchange rate effects Summit (GMIS), which was held virtually. nights in September, costing £32.50 per car. The led to increasing trends in core infla- “We will also nurture a knowledge based estate said: “Enjoy your favourite movie from tion indicators. Meanwhile, the bank economy and create an ecosystem that sup- the comfort of your car in the wonderful setting acknowledged that uncertainties on ports and creates sustainable jobs.”It was of Sandringham Country Park“We have selec- domestic and external demand con- recently that the UAE created the Ministry ted some great street food vendors to join us at ditions remained significant due to for Industry and Advanced Technology. “The each performance. Upgrade your ticket for just the novel coronavirus pandemic. It core mandate of the new ministry is to in- £7.50 to add deckchair, table, popcorn and sepa- made clear that it would continue crease our competitiveness, reinforce our rate area to the side of your vehicle.” Movies set to use all available instruments in resilience, and build long lasting in-coun- to be screened include WWI drama ‘1917’ and pursuit of the price stability and try value by accelerating economic diver- ‘Rocketman’ as well as ‘Toy Story’, ‘The Greatest financial stability objectives. sification,” he added. “At the centre of this Showman’, ‘Moana’, ‘Grease’ and ‘A Star Is Born’. mandate is breakthrough technology, which Queen’s biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ will also be featured, too.It is believed the Queen may return to Sandringham at Christmas as usual, after spending lockdown at Windsor Castle. The Queen is currently holidaying in Balmoral Castle in Scotland but will not return to Buckingham PCB unveils 2020-21 domestic events calendar Luis Suarez agrees deal to join Palace as usual after her break and will head to Windsor. Royal expert Russell Myers shared on Bureau Report Pod Save the Queen: “The Queen is not going to LAHORE Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus be at Buckingham Palace, she is going to stay at Providing maximum opportunities for Windsor Castle after her little holiday with the the best domestic performers to dis- Bureau Report Duke of Edinburgh in Balmoral.VoM play their talent and stake their claim LAHORE in the franchise and national sides un- Reports have long indicated that Barcelona no longer saw Suarez derpinned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Victoria Beckham stuns in 2020-21 domestic events calendar, as a part of their plans for 2020/21 and their fantastic six-year which was unveiled today (Friday), said collaboration was therefore set to expire.Although Suarez’s goal- silky dress scoring tallies have been declining over the last few season, he from previous years and taking into ac- remains one of the most lethal number nines in world football ancount official the pressupcoming release.In three a majorwhite-ball shift and has attracted plenty of interest. However, it looks as though global events, the PCB has decided to Juventus have fought off the competition to agree a deal for the hold First XI matches of the National Uruguayan, which has been confirmed by Spanish football expert T20 Cup and Pakistan Cup One-Day Guillem Balague.Balague reported for the BBC on Friday after- Tournament, and National U19 One- raiser of the season, with matches being enable all the top performers to have the noon that the former Liverpool striker had agreed a deal to join Day Tournament on a double-league the Old Lady, moving on a free transfer or for a nominal fee at basis. This will guarantee each side a held in Multan and Rawalpindi from 30 opportunity to attract interest from the minimum of 10 league matches in the September to 18 October, while the Na- franchises prior to the HBL PSL 2020 most.The only hurdle ahead of Suarez making the deal official three white-ball competitions before the tional U19 One-Day Tournament will be draft in November.The Pakistan Cup is believed to be confirmed with Barcelona of an agreement for top four sides in the senior events will played in Lahore, Muridke and Sheikhu- One-Day Tournament will be played his departure with the player’s contract expiring next summer. pura from 13 October to 2 November. from 8-31 January, after which the do- The Italian media also claim that Suarez would need to pass - The National T20 Cup and the National mestic season will conclude with the an Italian citizenship test because of his Uruguayan passport, U19 One-Day Tournament have been PCB’s marquee event, the HBL Pakistan though his wife does own an Italian passport too.It’s important progress to the semi-finals, followed by scheduled at the start of the season to Super League 2021, starting in February. theNational final, andT20 the Cup top will two be sides the incurtain- the ju to note that Suarez’s future is not believed to have a bearing on niors’ event progressing to the final.The Lionel Messi, who has also been linked with a Barcelona exit Grizzlies’ Morant scoops NBA Rookie of Year award and remains close friends with the 33-year-old.The six-time LONDON Ballon d’Or has attracted interest from Manchester City, Paris Victoria Beckham has given us another Bureau Report in last year’s NBA draft, claimed the only was conducted based on regular-season Saint-Germain as well as Juventus, too, but recent reports sug- glimpse into her gorgeous Autumn/ MIAMI other first-place vote, the league said in games played through March 11, when gest he could remain in Catalonia. But a move to the Allianz Winter fashion collection, and boy is it a Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was results released on Thursday.In the poll- the season was suspended because of the Stadium for Suarez would tee up a tantalising partnership with beauty. The style star modelled her new a runaway winner for the NBA’s Rookie ing of 100 global sportswriters and broad- COVID-19 pandemic.The seeding games, Messi’s eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo as well as fellow South dress on Instagram in a number of videos of the Year award announced Thursday, casters, Morant tallied 498 points under which were played July 30 — August 14 American forward Paulo Dybala.Suarez would prove to be a size- and close-up shots, showing off the deep receiving 99 out of a possible 100 first- the system that offered five points for a as part of the season restart, did not count able upgrade on the long-since-declining Gonzalo Higuain and keyhole neckline, floral print and stun- place votes.Morant became the club’s sec- first-place vote, three for a second-place toward voting.But Morant, who was taken could help provide a steady supply of goals alongside Ronaldo ning silky fabric. “Details of one of the ond player to scoop the award, following vote and one for a third-place vote.Miami second overall in the 2019 draft, helped for Andrea Pirlo’s side. The Old Lady won their ninth consecu- beautiful printed pieces in the #VBPAW20 in the footsteps of Spain’s Pau Gasol, who Heat guard Kendrick Nunn finished in sec- the Grizzlies contend for a playoff berth in tive Serie A title last season, but dropped out of the Champions collection x vb,” she captioned her post. won it in 2002.New Orleans Pelicans for- ond place with 204 points and Williamson the NBA’s quarantine bubble in Orlando, League in the round of 16 and lost two domestic finals in Italy. How gorgeous are those colours? The ward Zion Williamson, the top overall pick finished third with 140 points.The voting Florida.He scored a career-high 35 points elegant frock is the ‘Mock-neck Pleated as the Grizzlies fell to the Portland Trail Midi Dress in Floral Print’ from the new Blazers in a play-in game for the eighth range, and costs £1590. With a waist and final Western Conference post-season cinching belt and tie cuffs, we could even spot — bringing his stellar rookie cam- see one of our favourite royals rocking paign to a close.From the beginning of this - albeit with an alteration to the the season through March 11, Morant led neckline!Unsurprisingly, Victoria’s fans all qualified NBA rookies in scoring with were quick to react to the statement 16.6 points per game and assists with 6.9 piece, with many posting endless heart per game.He shot 49.1% from the field emojis on the video. “Oh my goodness we in 59 games. During that period, Morant need this in our lives! Victoria you have was one of three NBA players to average nailed it!” another wrote, while a further at least 17.0 points and 6.0 assists and added: “Beautiful! Love the colours.” VoM shoot 49.0 percent or better from the field, Saturday, September 05, 2020 The Asian Telegraph www.theasiantelegraph.net

Pakistan to keep ‘national Final decision regarding interests’ supreme in opening of educational global realignments

ISLAMABAD institutions to be taken Pakistan will take steps only to further its national interests against the backdrop of on Monday: Shafqat regional and international realignments that RAWALPINDI put China and the US as well as China and In- Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that dia at odds with each other, the Foreign Of- the final decision regarding the opening of educational fice said on Thursday. Speaking at a weekly institutions will be taken on Monday. Briefing the media news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson persons in Islamabad on Friday, he said proposals are Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri told reporters it was being discussed to gradually resume the educational natural for countries to realign themselves activities. He said there is a proposal to resume the in accordance with the changing global re- classes of Nine and above from the 15th of this month. alities and politics. “Regarding China-Paki- Keeping in view the situation, the classes of six, seven and stan friendship, we are ‘all weather friends’ eight may be resumed a week after. And if the situation with a deep strategic understanding on remains better, there is a proposal to open the primary core issues of national interest to both the level schools from 30th September. The Minister for countries. Cooperation between Pakistan Education said that health of the children is our foremost and China in all areas continues to grow to priority and no risk will be taken vis-a-vis their health. the mutual benefit of the two countries,” he Shafqat Mahmood said the educational institutions will added. The spokesperson said that Foreign be required to comply with the SOPs. VoM Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi recently visited China, where all aspects of bilateral cooperation were brought under discus- sion, and further strengthening of bilateral ties was agreed upon. “Pakistan will take every such step that will further its national interests,” the spokesperson stated, while responding to the question as to which side Pakistan would take if there was a tussle between China and the US and its allies, in- cluding India. China’s increasing economic clout is also paving way for realignments in the Middle East. The $400 billion strate- Special package for Karachi not gic pact between China and Iran also raised Pak-China eyebrows in many Arab countries. This has be linked with NFC Award: Shibli put Pakistan in a difficult situation as being part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Pa- Deeper cooperation b/w Pakistan, China in agriculture sector:PM RAWALPINDI kistan is naturally aligned with China and FM Qureshi has emphasized the need for deeper cooperation between Pakistan and China in agriculture sector Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator its ventures with other countries. However, Shibli Faraz Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan Pakistan’s Arab friends are not happy with ISLAMABAD Ambassador Yao Jing here, the foreign ing Pakistan fight locust plague through would announce a special package for Karachi to re- the development and are reportedly push- Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi minister said that agriculture was the provision of pesticides, machinery and solve the problems being faced the people for years, ing the country to stay away from the Chi- has emphasized the need for deeper co- mainstay of Pakistan’s economy and drones. The foreign minister empha- including provision of clean drinking water, and sew- nese camp. In an interview with Al-Jazeera, operation between Pakistan and China employed a large part of Pakistan’s sized that Foot and Mouth Disease Free erage and drainage system. It was the responsibility Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday in agriculture sector. Talking to Chi- productive labor force. The Agriculture Zone would help Pakistan in export of of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s government to provide also insisted that Pakistan would not join nese Ambassador Yao Jing in Islamabad, Commissioner of the Chinese Embassy meat to China and, in that regard, urged some financial relief to the rain-stricken residents of any camp rather maintain friendly ties with he said agriculture is the mainstay of Dr. Gu Wenliang also accompanied the China to send a team of its technical the Sindh metropolis and the hefty package should all countries, including China and the US. Pakistan’s economy and employs a large ambassador. Foreign Minister Qureshi experts to Pakistan to visit relevant fa- not be linked with the National Finance Commission But the Foreign Office statement suggested part of the country’s productive labor underscored that China, in recent years, cilities and expedite exports of meat to (NFC) award, he said while talking to a private news that Pakistan might have to eventually pick force. The Foreign Minister said there is had introduced wide-ranging reforms in China. Ambassador Yao Jing hoped that channel. The minister said the Federal Government sides keeping in view its national interests. a greater need to revamp and modern- its agriculture sector that had contrib- the co-operation between China and would assist the provinces in dealing with the natu- On the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), ize agriculture sector with China’s co- uted significantly to China’s GDP and Pakistan in agriculture sector would ral calamities, but it could not intervene directly un- the spokesperson said Pakistan was imple- operation and unleash the Second Green strengthened and diversified its R&D grow and solidify leading to substantial der the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Not a single menting “the FATF Action Plan since 2018 Revolution in Pakistan. He said China capacity. He said it was imperative that economic benefits for Pakistan and its penny under the package would be issued to the Sindh and we have made significant progress” in has introduced wide-ranging reforms Pakistan benefited from China’s experi- people. He underlined that China would government directly, rather all the funds would be this regard.VoM in its agriculture sector that has con- ences. He stressed that deeper agricul- like to collaborate with Pakistan in set- spent on the city’s development projects by the Fed- tributed significantly to its GDP and it is ture cooperation between China and ting up Agriculture Technology Centers, eral Government under its own supervision, he added imperative for Pakistan to benefit from Pakistan would lead to job creation, Joint Research Centre for Plant Pest and Shibli Faraz said the Pakistan Peoples’ Party had been these experiences. The Chinese Ambas- enhancing agricultural productivity, Disease Control, and FMD Zones in Paki- ruling the Sindh province for over 12 years. VoM sador expressed his country’s desire to poverty alleviation and stimulating eco- stan. He added that under the Second collaborate with Pakistan in setting up nomic recovery in Pakistan in the af- Phase of FTA China would also welcome Agriculture Technology Centers, Joint termath of COVID-19. Welcoming the import agriculture products from Paki- Research Centre for Plant Pest and Dis- establishment of Joint Working Group stan. Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked ease Control, and FMD Zones. Foreign on Agriculture Cooperation under CPEC, the Ambassador for the measures that Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thurs- the foreign minister emphasized that Beijing was taking to support Pakistan’s day emphasized the need to revamp and inclusion of agriculture in CPEC would agriculture sector and stressed that the modernize Pakistan’s agriculture sector promote industrialization and modern- business sectors of both countries must with China’s co-operation for unleash- ization of the agriculture economy. The also explore joint ventures in tapping ing the Second Green Revolution in the foreign minister thanked China for help- the potential of agriculture sector. VoM country. In a meeting with the Chinese Govt to tighten noose around tricksters of real Pakistani movies, dramas to be UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches aired on Saudi media in Arabic ISLAMABAD $94.6 million appeal to combat coronavirus estate sector: Zulfi Bukhari Bureau Report ISLAMABAD Pakistani movies and dra- would decide the matters related to land dis- UNITED NATIONS camps because Palestine refugees needed to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) putes of overseas Pakistanis within some days. mas, dubbed in Arabic, would be on aired in Saudi The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a notgo back possible to work”, to keep she explained. everybody To confined minimize in on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Land related issues were the major cause of health and socio-economic emergency across Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Arabia to cement cultural contagion risks, UNRWA was able to adjust its concern for the expats, he added. He also inau- the occupied Palestinian territory, the UN working methods to provide healthcare and Friday said the government would launch a gurated the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) cooperation and strength- en bilateral ties between agency for the region warned on Friday, noting hospital care, including switching to remote complete crackdown against the illegal hous- facility at the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation a swell of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. ing societies that played different tricks to the brotherly countries. It learning. To avoid crowds in its distribution (OPF) headquarters (HQs) to facilitate expats The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine centres, the UN agency said it delivered medi- hoodwink the expatriates by promising fake and their families back at home. The MRP facil- was agreed during a meet- ing between Saudi Ambas- Refugees (UNRWA), said that it requires some cines and food to people’s homes, which also investment opportunities in real estate sector. ity is an addition to the already set up desks of $94.6 million to cover the emergency needs “Prime Minister, in a recent meeting of Nation- sador to Pakistan Nawaf helped containment of the virus.However, the the OPF Membership Card, Foreign Exchange of 5.6 million registered Palestinian refugees recent surge has made this even more chal- al Coordination Committee on Construction, Remittance Card (FERC), NADRA Swift Center bin Saeed Al-Malki and Chairman Senate Standing in the Middle East, until the end of December. lenging because of the longer-term impact has stressed the need for evolving a mecha- and Complaint Resolution System. Comment- The funds will, among other things, focus on nism which can protect the overseas Pakistanis Committee on Information of the lockdown and closures on household ing over the MRP facility, Zulfikar Bukhari said health, cash assistance and education. Un- economies.Unless the UN is able to support from tricksters of real estate sector, who trap the present management of the ministry was and Broadcasting, Sena- tor Faisal Javed Khan. The til now, UNRWA said it’s efforts to contain refugees to stay in camps and meet people’s innocent overseas Pakistanis through fake pro- committed to take such initiatives which would the virus among those it assists have been motional campaigns on digital media,” he told ensure welfare of the overseas Pakistanis and Saudi Ambassador said the beautiful face of Paki- largely successful. But UNRWA Spokesper- fears of an outbreak in very densely popu- the media persons. Zulfikar Bukhari said the their families.VoM son Tamara Alrifai said that between July government, in consultation with regional land stan should be highlighted medicallated communities.“This needs, Ms. Alrifai funding flagged is growing crucial at the international level and September, the number of cases soared for controlling the spread of the pandemic in development authorities and other relevant from 200, to nearly 4,000. COVID-19 cases departments, would soon introduce new laws for development of the Palestine refugee camps and to help prevent country’s tourism indus- surged in the West Bank, Lebanon and Syria a major outbreak”, the UNRWA spokesperson to define rules for the real estate sector for ad- in July, she said, with more recent increases vertisement of their products. He also hinted try. Senator Faisal Javed Khan said this cultural - other challenges, over half a million children at materialization of his ministry’s initiative mission was recorded in late-August, it was of setting up the first-ever fast-track court in cooperation would further stressed.Meanwhile,are enrolled in 711 UNRWA despite schools financial in andthe improve people to people inpointed Jordan, out. and “That’s the firsta really cases dramatic of local jump… trans West Bank – encompassing East Jerusalem, the federal capital. “The establishment of fast- mostly due to the longer-term socioeconomic track in Islamabad is in near future,” he added. contacts between the two Gaza, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon – where they fraternal countries. impact of the lockdown and the closures receive a quality education, including classes The SAPM said the court, once established, and the fact that beyond a few weeks, it was U.N. experts decry Hong Kong security law in open letter to China Global Market on human rights, and conflict resolution. World shares fall for second straight day, dollar gains continue GENEVA 30, which had already drawn is an explicit set of higher obli- U.N. human rights experts have U.N. criticism before its adop- gations incumbent on China in Bureau Report erage rose 210.87 points, or losing steam to trade flat be- told China a new security law for tion. The law allows for anything Hong Kong in relation to rights SHANGHAI/TOKYO/LONDON/ NEW YORK 0.75%, to 28,503.6, the S&P fore the data. The pan-Euro- Hong Kong “infringes on certain China views as subversive or se- like expression, assembly, fair A gauge of global stocks fell 500 gained 7.35 points, or pean STOXX 600 index rose fundamental rights” and voiced cessionist or as terrorism or col- trials that it doesn’t have for ob- for a second straight day on 0.21%, to 3,462.41 and the 0.19% and MSCI’s gauge of concerns that it could be used lusion with foreign forces to be vious reasons in mainland Chi- Friday and was on pace for its Nasdaq Composite dropped stocks across the globe shed to prosecute political activists punished with up to life in pris- na, but it does for Hong Kong,” worst week in more than two 56.64 points, or 0.49%, to 0.20%. The MSCI index was in the former British colony. In on. Authorities in Beijing and Ni Aolain said. “It’s no longer months, while the dollar con- 11,401.46. The three major on track for its worst week a rare joint letter made public the financial centre have said theoretical,” she said. The 14- tinued to climb in the wake of Wall Street indexes saw their since late June. The U.S. dol- on Friday, 48 hours after it was the law is necessary to ensure page letter, signed by seven U.N. the U.S. payrolls report. U.S. biggest drop since June on lar continued to recover from sent to the Chinese government, Hong Kong’s stability and pros- experts, did not contain com- job growth slowed in August Thursday, led by a sell-off in two-year lows hit earlier in they also said provisions of perity. Critics say the legislation ments on individual cases or ar- as financial aid from the gov- technology shares. The pan- the week and was poised for the new law appear to under- further erodes the wide-ranging rests made under the new law. ernment was depleted, with European STOXX 600 index its best week since late April mine the independence of Hong freedoms promised to Hong The seven instead voiced con- nonfarm payrolls increasing advanced in a choppy session while the euro continued its Kong’s judges and lawyers, and Kong on its return to Chinese cern that the legislation “lacks by 1.371 million jobs versus following the U.S. payrolls decline after breaching the the right to freedom of expres- rule in 1997 under a “one coun- precision in key respects, (and) the climb of 1.734 million in report. Stocks had initially $1.20 mark on Tuesday. The sion. “This is the first compre- try, two systems” agreement. At infringes on certain fundamen- the prior month. Expecta- rebounded from their worst dollar index rose 0.29%, hensive U.N. assessment of the that time, China agreed to up- tal rights”. The law “should not tions were for the addition day in more than a month on with the euro down 0.41% to law,” Fionnuala Ni Aolain, U.N. hold the International Covenant be used to restrict or limit pro- of 1.4 million jobs. The un- gains in bank shares before $1.1801. U.S. Treasury yields special rapporteur on protecting on Civil and Political Rights in tected fundamental freedoms, employment rate fell to 8.4% jumped on the heels of the human rights while countering Hong Kong - a landmark treaty including the rights to opinion, from 10.2%. “It is a pretty jobs report. Benchmark 10- terrorism, told Reuters. “It’s the that it has signed but has not expression, and of peaceful as- healthy addition of jobs,” year notes last fell 20/32 in first assessment and legal analy- ratified for the mainland. “There sembly,” they said. The group said JJ Kinahan, chief market price to yield 0.6853%, from sis of whether or not China is in also expressed concern that strategist at TD Ameritrade 0.622% late on Thursday. Oil compliance with international “many legitimate activities” of in Chicago. Kinahan said that prices continued to weaken human rights obligations. And human rights defenders in Hong while the report shows im- on demand concerns and it’s not, in (our) view,” she said. Kong would be redefined as ille- provement, many areas of were on track for their worst Chinese authorities have ac- gal under the broad definitions. the labor market continue week since mid-June. U.S. knowledged receipt of the letter, “A person might not know if an to suffer. “So yes it is great crude recently fell 0.85% to she added. The “open letter” ex- action that they take would put progress but it also shows we $41.02 per barrel and Brent amined the national security law them into the category of being still have a long way to go.” was at $43.72, down 0.79% imposed in Hong Kong on June subversive,” Ni Aolain said. The Dow Jones Industrial Av- on the day.

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