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IslamabadFriday, March 26, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 No peace if Pakistan deeply Taylor Swift ends Kashmir is values it’s ties legal battle with un-resolved with Hungary US theme park Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Pakistan, Briefs PAKISTAN DAY PARADE GLIMPSES Egypt vow to Kanwal cooperate Naseem dies DNA ISLAMABAD: The 9th round Staff Report of Pakistan-Egypt Annual Bi- lateral Consultations (ABC) ISLAMABAD: Veteran news was held at the Egyptian Min- personali- istry of Foreign Affairs in. Dr. ty Kanwal Khalid Hussain Memon, Spe- Naseem cial Secretary (Middle East), brethed Ministry of Foreign Affairs her last on of Pakistan and Ambassador Thursday. Tarek El-Wassimy, Assistant Kanwal Naseer had been Foreign Minister for Asian associated with PTV and Ra- Affairs of Egyptian Foreign dio Pakistan for more than Ministry led their respec- 5 decades. Kanwal Naseer tive delegations. made his first investment on Both sides reviewed the November 26, 1964 when entire gamut of bilateral PTV was established. She relations and agreed to started her career at the age work together on a num- of 17 Kanwal Naseer also ber of proposals in the ar- played the first lead role in eas of education, culture, the TV drama. For the first housing, transportation, time on the TV screen, Kan- communication and remote wal Naseem was the one to sensing, and cooperation narrate “My name is Kanw- between Gwadar and Suez al Naseer and today, televi- Ports authorities. sion has come to Pakistan. The two sides also agreed to Congratulations to you”. continue close cooperation in the multilateral organiza- tions, in particular the Unit- Ballot paper ed Nations and the OIC. The delegations also exchanged a death knell: views on regional and inter- Maryam national developments. Saudi Staff Report Commander LAHORE: PML-N Vice Let Omar President meets COAS Maryam Local govts in Nawaz Sha- Sheikh out rif has once No peace if of prison, Punjab restored DNA again hurled RAWALPINDI: Commander criticism at directs SC Khayam Abbasi Royal Saudi Land Forces the PTI government, say- Lieutenant General Fahd ing that the ballot paper is ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has restored Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, Staff Report a death knell for the fake the local governments in Punjab while suspending the Local called on Army Chief Gen- PTI government, which is Kashmir is Bodies Act’s Section 3 as it was in conflict with the consti- ISLAMABAD: A Brit- eral Qamar Javed Bajwa in afraid of facing the public ish-born militant sentenced tution. The Supreme Court on Thursday restored the local Rawalpindi on Thursday. after exploiting them for to death for the murder of bodies in Punjab to the position of May 4, 2019. The case According to Inter Servic- three years. In a tweet on American journalist Daniel has now been adjourned for an indefinite period. es Public Relations (ISPR), Thursday, Maryam Nawaz Pearl was ordered to be let On court’s inquiry, the Attorney General of Pakistan said regional security situation said that those who are cele- un-resolved that the CCI meeting was due to be held on March 24 but out of prison Thursday by and issues of mutual interest brating the postponement of Pakistan's Supreme Court it was deferred to April 7 as Prime Minister Imran Khan including cooperation in the Daska by-election know that President Arif Alvi says Pakistan would continue in the latest twist to a le- was in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus. fields of defence, security at some point, the election to stand with the Kashmiris in their struggle gal saga spanning nearly Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed questioned and military training be- will be held and the people the Punjab government Additional Advocate General why would continue to stand with the Kashmiris two decades. The court tween both the armies were will cast their votes. Maryam the LBs have not been restored. “You can make a law as Special Correspondent in their struggle for the right to self-deter- said, however, that Ahmed discussed during the meet- Nawaz said PTI was avoiding per Article 140 of the Constitution but you cannot remove mination in accordance with the United Omar Saeed Sheikh should ing. The visiting dignitary ac- accountability through vote a law depriving the local bodies mandate for five years.” ISLAMABAD: A spectacular Pakistan Day Nations Charter and its Security Council remain in custody in accom- knowledged and appreciated because the public has had it The court was informed that when the new governments were military parade, which was deferred for resolutions. “The peace in South Asia is modation similar to that Pakistan Army’s sincere ef- with their government. formed at the federal and Punjab level, they dissolved the lo- two days due to inclement weather on linked with the resolution of the issue of given to prison staff while forts in bringing peace to the cal body governments and later Punjab government made an March 23, was held on Thursday at Pa - Jammu and Kashmir,” he said, quoting the another appeal is consid- region especially the Afghan amendment in the ordinance to hold new LB elections. NAB being rade Avenue in Islamabad amid strict im- great Quaid’s statement that Kashmir was ered. Sheikh and three Peace Process. plementation of coronavirus SOPs. Pakistan’s jugular vein. He also appealed to accomplices have been be- used as a Addressing the event, President Arif Alvi friendly countries to take notice of the situ- hind bars since 2002 when said there would be no peace in South Asia ation in the IIOJK, owing urgency in view of they were convicted of the weapon until the Kashmir issue was resolved. the human rights deterioration in the Valley. kidnapping and murder On the human rights crisis in the Indian Il- President Arif Alvi has said Pakistan extends of Pearl -- at the time the DNA legally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the a message of goodwill to regional countries South Asia bureau chief for president expressed concern over the situa- for common prosperity, but its intention the Wall Street Journal. LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples tion and invited the attention of the interna- must not be misconstrued as weakness. Party (PPP) tional community towards the plight of the PDM long leader Qamar Kashmiri people. He vowed that Pakistan Continued on Page 06 Zaman Kaira march sans on Thurs- day said that Law violators to face music: PM resignations National Ac- countability Bureau (NAB) The premier said that for the first time, the is being used as a weapon Staff Report against political opponent powerful mafia has come under the law ISLAMABAD: In a major de- of the government. Talk- velopment in the country’s ing to media persons along Shujaat Hamza NAB defers politics, Pakistan Demo- with leaders of PML-N and cratic Movement (PDM), an JUI-F, Qamar Zaman Kaira ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Maryam’s hearing opposition parties’ alliance, said that opposition is not on Thursday said that he will “not allow has decided to set out on a against accountability but long march without giving anyone to take the law into their own Abid Raza the law should be imple- hands” during PML-N Vice President Mar- resignations en masse. mented on all not just on yam Nawaz’s appearance at the National LAHORE: The National Accountabili- Quoting sources, a private political opponents. What- Accountability Bureau’s Lahore chapter. ty Bureau on Thursday announced it television channel report- ever NAB is doing is not The premier said that for the first time, has postponed the hearing of PML-N ed that PDM seniors would accountability, he added. the powerful mafia has come under the Vice President Maryam Nawaz which try to convince Pakistan law and action was underway against gam- was due to take place today. Elaborate People’s Party (PPP) to bling and land mafia. The prime minister, security arrangements had been made give resignations after Ei- who is quarantine after testing positive for ahead of Maryam’s appearance, with the dul Fitr, and if the latter Inside... Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 refused, the former would also change its mind. FIA unearths sugar mafia’s mega financial scam – Page 02 Experts call for friendly policies for development – Page 03 Shibli felicitates APNS body RCCI inks MOU with Beijing Huahe Newly elected officials show confidence of media in them International General Naz Afreen. Other office bearers include Jamil – Page 04 Athar Qazi as Senior Vice President, Shahab Zubair as Pakistan-Uzbekistan Vice President, Mohsin Bilal and Owais Khushnood as and resolution Joint and Finance Secretaries. of Afghanistan The selection of newly elected officials is a testament to – Page 05 their leadership abilities and the confidence of the media Scepticism, hope as industry in them, said Senator Shibli Faraz. Tokyo Olympic torch Senator Shibli Faraz further said that the PTI govern - relay kicks off ment fully believes in the fundamental and democratic – Page 06 right to freedom of expression, Article 19 of the Consti - United States, tution of Pakistan protects freedom of expression. We EU claim they will strive for the promotion of independent and respon - ‘support’ JCPOA Sarmad Ali Shibli Faraz sible journalism in the country. – Page 07 Shibli Faraz said we will pursue joint efforts, including the development of the media and all possible meas - Pak-China collaboration Special Correspondent ures to address the challenges facing the media indus - strengthens agro industries try. Hopefully, the newly elected officials will play their – Page 08 ISLAMABAD: Senator Shibli Faraz has congratulates responsible role in solving the problems of journalistic newly elected APNS President Sarmad Ali and Secretary community and media workers. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, March 26, 2021 NAB Briefs being used FIA unearths sugar mafia’s as a weapon AJK Varsities against opp: committed to Kaira bring laurels mega financial scam to the nation: covered solid evidence from another group on the list Amir Waheed, Mirza Na- According to sources, Umar including Tareen and Sharif, DNA DNA sized 32 mobile phones and against which case has deem, Mustansar Gogi and Salahuddin and Faisal Sala- Hamza, Thal and alliance Masood laptops, while it has been been registered. The group Asad Bhayya. Tufail Goga huddin are included in the groups. LAHORE, MAR 25 (DNA) ISLAMABAD: The Federal decided to probe the bank consists of Waqas Ashraf Group is another on the list group. All these groups did The sugar mafia hiked the – Pakistan Peoples Party DNA Investigation Agency (FIA) accounts of the leading ele- Chawla and Maulvi Zaheer that has been booked. The betting for Tareen Group, commodity’s ex-mill price (PPP) leader Qamar Zam- has unearthed a mega fi- ments in this illegal activity. himself. group consists of Sheikh Tu- Shareef Group, Alliance from Rs 70 per kilogram to an Kaira on Thursday said KOTLI: The AJK President nancial scam involving The groups against which Similarly, case has also fail, Imran Tufail, Sohail Butt Group, Al Mueez (Thal Rs 90 during the past year that National Accountability Sardar Masood Khan while country’s sugar industry cases have been registered been registered against Ma- and Junaid alia Goga Butt. Group) and Hamza Sugar and earned over Rs 110 Bureau (NAB) is being used expressing pleasure over ahead of the holy month of are Malik Abad Group, con- lik Majid Group consisting Bhali Group comes next Mill Group. billion through satta, the as a weapon against political the fifth position of the Uni- Ramazan. sisting of Malik Abad, Asad of Sufyan Malik, Furqan against which case has been According to sources, the sources added. opponent of the govern- versity of Azad Jammu and The FIA has formed 20 Pervaiz Butt and Sheikh Baba and Zahid Malik. An- registered. FIA sources say sugar mafia increased the The mafia was involved in ment. Kashmir among the univer- teams to launch a massive Sajid. Another group other group that has been the group consists of Me- price of sugar through spec- creating artificial shortage Talking to media persons sities all over Pakistan has crackdown against the sug- against which, according to booked is Khurram Dawai hmood Bhali, Aslam Bhali ulation (Satta Bazi) and of the essential item and along with leaders of PML-N said that the public sector ar mafia. The crackdown the sources, case has been Group, consisting of Khur- and Haji Heera. Another creating artificial shortage raising the rates of the com- and JUI-F, Qamar Zaman universities of the state are will be launched under an- registered is Multan Group ram Shafi, Khurram Dawai group, connected to sugar of sugar in the country. modity. The sugar mafia Kaira said that opposition proudly imparting the best ti-money laundering act and consisting of Rashid Mul- and Nadeem Aftab. mafia, is Paracha Group Sources said that the spec- had hundreds of fake bank is not against accountability education to their students. registered cases against 10 tan, Amir Asif, Qaiser Salim Mirza Group is another which consists of Atif Para- ulation (Satta Bazi) is be- accounts to conceal the but the law should be imple- “Our universities are not large groups of sugar bet- and Asif Bilal. group of sugar mafia. The cha and Mushtaq Paracha. ing supported by all major money earned through ille- mented on all not just on po- inferior to any big and old ting mafia. The FIA has re- Maulvi Zaheer Group is group consists of Sheikh Butt Group comes next. sugar groups of the country gal means, sources said. litical opponents. Whatever university of Pakistan and NAB is doing is not account- not lower than even world ability, he added. repute educational institu- The PPP leader announced tions in terms of quality of Maryam Nawaz that workers of Peoples education,” he asserted. Party will also accompany He expressed these views Maryam Nawaz on March while addressing an inaugu- slams NAB policies 26 hearing at NAB office ral ceremony of the newly and warned that govern- constructed Students-Teach- over. She said that injus- ment will be responsible for ers Service Center and lay- Bureau Report tice could not stay forever; whatever follows if it tries ing the foundation stone of it would have to come to to stop supporters of Paki- the academic block of the LAHORE: Pakistan an end at some point. She stan Democratic Movement University of Kotli here on Muslim League-Nawaz said that Prime Minister (PDM). Thursday. (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz Imran Khan was the real Kaira also lauded restora- The Students-Teachers has said that her party face behind the National tion of local bodies system Service Center has been leader Azam Nazir Tarar Accountability Bureau. in Punjab by Supreme Court constructed at a cost of will be the leader of the She said the PML-N was and said that Punjab gov- 34.5 million rupees while opposition in Senate. not afraid of afraid of the ernment unconstitutionally the construction of a new According a press release National Accountability scrapped the system. academic block will cost in Lahore on Thursday Bureau or Imran Khan. On the occasion, Pakistan 1,040 million rupees being evening, Maryam said Maryam said the PML-N Muslim League-Nawaz provided by the Higher Ed- the National Accounta- leadership had always fol- (PML-N) leader Rana San- ucation Commission. The bility Bureau (NAB) had lowed the law. She said aullah said that political cas- function was also addressed become an institution for the people understood es against Maryam Nawaz by Vice-Chancellor Syed political engineering and the game that was being were lodged and warned Dilnawaz Gardezi and other the PML-N showed its played at the political government against action speakers. true face to the nation. front. against workers of opposi- Referring to her pre-arrest Referring to the third tion parties. bail, she said she wouldn’t wave of coronavirus pan- Faryal, Giyan be an easy target for the demic in the country, Mar- file review NAB. yam said, “Catch Prime SOPs to be She said the National Ac- Minister Imran Khan if petition against countability Bureau had you want to catch coro- effectively done whatever it could navirus.” She said the implemented suspension ISLAMABAD: Lt Gen H.H. Sheikh Mohammad bin Issa Al Khalifa, Commander National do against the Pakistan Prime Minister’s House Guard of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, receives at his residence in Islamabad H.E. Hamad Muslim League-Nawaz too should be locked after DNA Obaid Alzaabi, the UAE Ambassador in Islamic Republic of Pakistan, brotherly relations (PML-N) leadership and Imran khan tested positive Mehboob Ahir between two countries discussed. – DNA now the difficult time was a few days ago. SUKKUR: People’s Party MPAs Faryal Talpur and SARGODHA: Commission- Giyan Chand Essrani have Dr. Babar er Sargodha Division has filed review petition against said that in view of the dan- Shehbaz, Hamza gerous situation of Corona, suspension of their assem- for effective PYMA plea to extend bly membership in dog bite no negligence will be toler- case. appear before legislation ated in the implementation Both members of Sindh As- date for taxpayers of the instructions issued sembly have filed petition ISLAMABAD: Adviser to by the Punjab government. Prime Minister on Parlia- they said that Taxpayers ad- they have to understand it He further said that strict in Sukkur bench of the high NAB court azir iyal vised to update their profile and then they have to update Sharif and his son Hamza mentary Affairs Dr Babar N S implementation of Corona court. The court, while de- with various information such the profile with all the re- Abid Raza Shahbaz in the hearing of Awan Thursday stressed the SOPs should be ensured claring the review plea as KARACHI: Hanif Lakhany, as bank accounts, utilities, quired information for which money laundering case and need for legislation in pub- in office activities so that maintainable, fixed March Vice President, Federation of etc. If failure to file the pre- they must get some time”, LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim issued show-cause notice to lic welfare related issues to the offices could avoid the 31 for the hearing. Pakistan Chambers of Com- scribed form will also trigger they added. League-Nawaz (PML-N) Kot Lakhpat Jail superinten- bring change in living stand- dangerous wave of Corona Petitioners’ counsel Qurban merce & Industry (FPCCI) the penal provisions, as well Hanif Lakhany and Farhan president and opposition dent for not presenting the ard of common man. virus. In this regard, the em- Mallano said that his clients & Senior Vice Chairman as the exclusion of the taxpay- Ashrafi demanded the Chair- leader in National Assembly PML-N president The incumbent government ployees should fulfill their had not received the court Pakistan Yarn Merchants er from the Active Taxpayer man FBR that in view of the (NA) Shehbaz Sharif and The judge strictly directed was ready to sit with the responsibilities in the best notice over the incidents Association(PYMA) and Vice List (ATL) list. This has led 3rd wave of COVID-19, make his son Hamza Shahbaz on the authorities to make sure opposition parties to make possible way so that the of dog bite in their constit- Chairman Farhan Ashrafi to a wave of concern among it easy for the taxpayer and Thursday have appeared be- presence of Shehbaz Sharif legislation on various issues people can avoid Corona. uencies. “We didn’t violate & convener FPCCI’s Cen- honest taxpayers. keeping in view their diffi- fore accountability court in and Hamza Shahbaz in the in the Parliament which Public hails Traffic the court order,” the coun- tral Standing Committee on “Smart lockdown is under- culties, the date for updating money laundering case. court. Lahore High Court was best forum to address police sel said and pleaded to the Yarn Trading, has asked the way in view of the third wave the taxpayers’ profiles should During the proceedings, (LHC) had granted bail to matters, he said talking to As per the directions of DSP court to hear his clients. Chairman Federal Board of of Code 19 and precautionary be extended by 6 months, arguments were recorded Hamza Shahbaz in money a private news channel. He Traffic Sargodha Sheikh Mo- He also requested for resto- Revenue(FBR) to extend the measures in the most cities so that taxpayers can update on the testimony of Nation- laundering case after 20 said the Pakistan Democrat- hammad Kashif, Traffic In- ration of the membership of date for updating taxpayers’ of the country including Ka- their profile with the required al Accountability Bureau months and directed the ic Movement had demanded spectors Mohammad Azam, the suspended MPAs. The profiles by 6 months, so that rachi. In this situation, it is information and avoid being (NAB) witness Tanvir Hus- authorities to release him the national reconciliation Aftab Aslam, Sub Inspec- Sindh High Court Sukkur Taxpayers can easily update very difficult for taxpayers to excluded from the Active sain. The court has directed from jail over submission of ordinance (NRO) during the tors Mohammad Mumtaz, bench had suspended mem- their profiles. update their tax profile imme- Taxpayer List (ATL) list even the concerned authorities to two surety bonds. legislation in FATF. – APP Mazhar Hussain Shah, Mo- bership of two of the Paki- In a statement on Thursday, diately till 31 March, as first after paying taxes. stan People’s Party MPAs administer coronavirus vac- Previously, Shehbaz Sharif hammad Amir Kamal, Ar- from Sindh, Faryal Talpur cine to the PML-N president had termed the allegations shad Baig, Assistant Sub In- and Giyan Chand Essrani and also submit his medical of money laundering and spectors Mohammad Afzal over dog bite incidents re- reports. Subsequently, the kickback as baseless. Daily Kaliar, Habib-ur-Rehman, ported in their respective hearing has been adjourned Mail’s lawyer had confessed Mohammad Arshad Hawal- DC Khalid commends dar Mohammad Ashraf and constituencies. till March 26. to not having enough evi- The court had directed the Previously, the court had dence during the proceed- other traffic employees are Election Commission of Pa- expressed resentment over ings in British court, he performing their duties in kistan to release the suspen- the absence of Shehbaz added. Xinjiang photo exhibition an efficient manner. The sion notification of Faryal performance of the traffic Talpur and Giyan Chand. It police was appreciated by is to be mentioned here that CDA to install DNA the citizens. He demanded from the authorities above the Sindh High Court’s Suk- PESHAWAR: The Deputy kur Bench had earlier ruled digital meters to that the traffic police should Commissioner Peshawar be commended for their that if any person is bitten Cap ® Khalid Mehmood by a dog, the membership control water theft excellent performance and has said that the exhibition their duty timing should be of the respective MPA of the of photographs related to area would be suspended. the true data regarding the reduced. Staff Report flow of water and to protect Cucha city of Xinjiang in water theft and waste. Peshawar was commenda- KP to close Tribute ISLAMABAD: Administra- These meters will be in- ble and the China Window tion of Capital Develop- stalled on main pipelines, deserved tribute. down markets paid to PHP ment Authority (CDA) de- tube wells, and water filtra- He also congratulated the Shuahadas cided to install digital flow tion plants. Cultural Section of the on Friday, meters on main pipelines, These meters will help in Chinese Embassy and the tube wells, and filtration controlling the incident Chinese Cultural Center in Saturday Bureau Report plants to control water of water theft side by side Pakistan in this regard. Khalid Mehmood said that FAISALABAD: Punjab theft and water waste here telling the true figures re- DNA while such exhibitions Highway Patrol organized a on Thursday. PC 1 of Rs garding the flow of water. provide an opportunity to PESHAWAR: Khyber Pa- ceremony at PHP regional 166.419 million has been PC1 of the said project has learn about the culture of khtunkhwa government office to pay tribute to PHP approved in this regard. been approved during the any country, the interest in has decided to close down Shuhdas and expression of According to detail, the session of CDA DWP. visiting the neighbouring the markets on Friday and feeling of association with administration of CDA has This project will help CDA He said that the color of that the visitors would have than a thousand people had country of China is further Saturday after changing the the Families of PHP Mar- decided to install digital in better use of natural re- China-Pakistan friendship the best opportunity to seen the 15-day exhibition enhanced by the natural Coronavirus SOPs. tyrs. The Martyrs are alive flow meter for collecting sources. was also reflected in the know about Xinjiang. Ear- and expressed keen inter- beauty of Xinjiang. exhibition and he was sure lier, he was told that more est in it. A statement issued by but you perceive it not. SP the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab Highway Patrol ex- Home Department said that pressed his thoughts while food and drug stores would talking to media on the remain open as usual on occasion of meeting with Friday and Saturday. The families of PHP Shuhdas in 12,288-acre land retrieved in Faisalabad changes were decided after regional office. He also said the mediamen in the committee overseas have been received re- of the district. formed that a total of 31682 appli- talks with the Traders Asso- that all the families of mar- shfaq ughal room of the Commissioner’s Of- garding occupied of their 211 He said that 400 acres of industri- cations based problem issues have ciation. tyrs were like his own fami- I M fice about the details of operations acres, 3 kanals and 3 marlas of al lands worth Rs. 4 billion were been received on Pakistan Citizen On the other hand Pakistan ly and he would try his level FAISALABAD: Under the vision carried out against the occupy ma- land and so far 39 Acre land have retreived at FIEDMIC from grab- Portal including 382 new applica- has reported 63 deaths in best to solve their problems of Prime Minister Imran Khan fia in the four districts of the Divi- been handed over to the overseas bers and due to this long-stalled tions and feedback was also taken the last 24 hours by novel at the earliest on their door- and Punjab Chief Minister Sard- sion. Deputy Commissioner Fais- after retreived from land grabbers. trade activities of 32 countries from individuals on resolving the coronavirus as the number steps. PHP welcomed the ar Usman Bazdar, the operation alabad Muhammad Ali, Additional He said that the protection of the would also be resumed. 30543 issues and satisfactory level is 51 of positive cases has surged families of Martyred police against land grabbers was going Commissioner Imran Raza Abbasi, retreived land was being ensured complaints disposed off As many percent which is highest in prov- to 640,988. officers. on with full legal force across the ADCR Fazal Rabi Cheema and oth- and in order to prevent re-occupa- as 30543 public complaints have ince. The nationwide tally of fatal- The Martyrs of Patrolling division and 12,288 Acre of valu- er officers were also present. tion of agricultural lands, it was been disposed off on the Pakistan The Deputy Commissioner direct- ities has jumped to 14,028 Police are sub Inspector able agricultural, commercial and The Divisional Commissioner planned to give the lands for culti- Citizen Portal by various depart- ed all departments to expidite the on Thursday. Rana Hafeez Ur Rahman, industrial land worth Rs 62.47 bil- said that 5720 Acres worth Rs. 15 vation under open auction. ments in the district while steps complaints and the feedback of According to the latest fig- ASI Imran Liaqat, Consta- lion have been retreived from the billion in Faisalab district since He further informed that nearly are being taken to expedite the the concerned complainant should ures by the National Com- ble Rifaqat Ali and Consta- occupiers so far this year. The 39 January, 4491 acres of land worth 100 kanal govt land have been remaining applications.This was also be sought by calling the Cit- mand and Operation Center ble Ishaq Ahmad. They sac- Acre precious land have also been Rs.6744 million in Jhang, 997 retreived from former parliamen- informed to Deputy Commission- izen. He directed that immediate (NCOC), 3,946 persons test- rificed their precious lives retreived of Overseas Pakistani at acres of land worth 38705 mil- tarians in Toba Tek Singh and er Muhammad Ali while chairing redressal of grievances related ed positive for COVID-19 in for the safety of homeland a worth Rs. 555 million and hand- lion and 1079 acres of land worth Faisalabad. a meeting to review progress of to his department and complain- the past 24 hours. fighting against criminals ed over to the owners(overseas) Rs 1902 million in Chiniot have Deputy Commissioner Muham- disposed off the complaints on Pa- ants should be satisfied with the Sindh remains the worst-hit of society. SSP Patrolling while data has also been prepared been retreived and the operation mad Ali said that the land in Jaran- kistan Citizen Portal. departmental action. He said that province by the pandemic in Condoled with the families for taking Ransom from occupiers against the occupation mafia is wala Tehsil had been in the pos- Additional Deputy Commissioner regular meetings would be held to terms of cases followed by and distributed Gift pack- and registered cases against 57 oc- being monitored directly by the session of one family for the last Headquarters Muhammad Khalid, review the performance in resolv- Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkh- age to them and expressed cupiers of government lands. This Senior provincial officiers on the 35 years, including a total of 2600 officers and focal persons of var- ing the grievances received so all wa and Balochistan. Most his deepest grief and condo- was stated by Divisional Commis- web portal. acres of land which was retreived ious district departments were the departments should realize numbers of casualties have lence with them. sioner Saqib Manan while briefing He said that 49 complaints from in a major operation in the history also present. The meeting was in- their responsibilities seriously. been reported in Punjab. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEFriday, March 26, 2021 Exams of Briefs religious Rwp Police board issue concludes calendar Ibrar Khan ISLAMABAD: The annual 2021 examinations of the coun- try’s largest religious educa- tion board Wafaq-ul-Madaris Staff Report Al Arabia Pakistan conclud- RAWALPINDI: Rawal- ed peacefully, no untoward pindi district police have incident reported from any- been issued a calendar where in the country. 2021here on Thursday, in According to spokesman of order to pay homage to Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al Arabia the martyrs of district po- Pakistan various important liceand acknowledge their personalities visited the sacrifices rendered in line examination centers, paid of the duty. According to a homage to the transparent police spokesman, Rawal- examination system. pindi district police on the On receiving the reports of directives of City Police leakage of question paper Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi of one subject - the alter- Muhammad Ahsan Younas- nate paper was promptly took several steps to re- distributed among the can- member the sacrifices of didates foiling the cheat- the police personnel. ing attempt effectively. A The CPO said that great total of 345,000 male and nations always remem- female seminary students bered their martyrs and feel appeared in the middle to proud of their sacrifices. He MA level exams. As many said, nearly 111 martyrs of as 16,081 teachers and ex- Rawalpindi district police amination staff performed had rendered the supreme the duties of invigilators in 2,354 examination centres. sacrifices of their lives in ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, meeting with family members of military staff. – DNA line of the duties and to pro- General Secretary of the tect lives of the citizens and Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al Ara- their properties. He said, bia Pakistan Muhammad the names of the martyrs Hanif Jalandhari and other are being written in golden officials visited the exami- words into the pages of the nation centers of different history. Rawalpindi police Experts call for friendly cities including Islamabad launched different projects and expressed satisfaction in the names of the martyrs over the arrangements. aimed at paying homage to them, he added. DC urges RWMC, policies for development citizens to Albayrak kick While welcoming the guests, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, DG ISSI, adopt SOPs off awareness said that human development has always been impacted by the technological Raja Pervaiz campaign advancements in that particular era in history RAWALPINDI:Deputy Com- missioner (DC) Rawalpindi the ISSI, said that emerg- Capt. (r) Muhammad An- Shujaat Hamza hayam bbasi K A ing technologies could help war-ul-Haq has urged the RAWALPINDI: The Rawal- in poverty reduction, de- citizens to adopt all possible ISLAMABAD: “We need a pindi Waste Management creased carbon emissions, precautionary measures national environment where Company (RWMC) and Al- revolutionize global con- against coronavirus as the policies encourage tech- bayrak here on Thursday nectivity, transform global current situation, spike in nological innovations and kicked off public awareness mobility, improving health the coronavirus cases under exploration of new ideas.” campaign regarding clean- care, education, agriculture third wave of COVID-19. This was stated by the Fed- liness, dengue and corona and energy sectors. Talking The current coronavirus eral Minister for Science among the localities of about the unequal accessi- situation have griped sev- and Technology, Chaudhry Rawalpindi city. bility to these novel tech- eral areas, forces people to Fawad Hussain, in his key- The residents, shopkeepers, nologies across the globe in adopt more precaution as note address at the webinar traders and mosque clerics an era of the COVID-19 pan- compared to the first wave on “Emerging Technologies were requested to follow the demic, he emphasized that of the disease. According for Sustainable Develop- SOP’s regarding corona i.e. to it is the collective respon- to a district administration ment: Exploring New Op- wash hands with soap for 20 sibility of technologically spokesman, all possible portunities for Pakistan,” moderated the webinar. logical disconnect between technologies. While welcom- tions in speed, accuracy and seconds, keep distance, wear advanced states to share safety measures were being held by the Arms Control The honorable Federal Min- civil and defense sectors and ing the guests, Ambassador range of emerging technol- mask, avoid gatherings, cover and transfer technological taken to protect the citizens and Disarmament Centre ister provided a comprehen- an unnecessary ban on tech- Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, ogies in the contemporary nose and face if there is flue know-how through a sharing and the DC had directed the (ACDC) in collaboration sive historical overview of nologies and tech companies Director General ISSI, said era necessitate their effec- or cough. The general pub- mechanism at the region- authorities concerned to en- with the Centre for Strate- the various technological greatly affected this process. that human development tive and robust utilization lic was also informed not to al and international level. sure strict implementation gic Perspectives (CSP) at initiatives taken by Pakistan He also highlighted the re- has always been impacted by for sustainable development burn the waste, dump it in the Ms. Sarah Akram, Research of the Standard Operating the Institute of Strategic to set up its national science cent initiatives like the new the technological advance- more than ever. waste containers or hand it Fellow CSP-ISSI, and Ms. Procedures (SOPs) issued Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on and technology regime since national drone policy and the ments in that particular era Earlier in his introducto- over to the waste specialist of Aamna Rafiq, Research As- by the Punjab government. March 25, 2021. Mr. Najam- the1960s. However, the po- establishment of a national in history. However, the ry remarks, Malik Qasim the companies. Precautionary sociate ACDC-ISSI, gave a The district administration Rafique, Director CSP-ISSI, litical instability, a techno- board for the regulation of unprecedented transforma- Mustafa, Director ACDC at measures regarding dengue briefing on the subject. including Assistant Com- fever were also highlighted. missioners and Magistrates The teams on both the organ- had accelerated their raids izations also held meetings UNIDO launches a micro-financing against the SOPs violators. with mosque clerics and re- UK, Lankan He informed that the ad- quested them to disseminate ministration was conducting the message of cleanliness raids across the district and among the prayers/ worship- scheme for Small Businesses commanders the teams checked over 359 pers in the Khutbat-e-Jumma “this economically viable small businesses to make for women owned enter- shopping malls, markets, pla- or Khutbat-e-Eidain. The Staff Report initiative by UNIDO aiming productive use of Renew- prises. When we stress zas, mosques, madaris, bus masses were told that they at smaller enterprises and able Energy technology on economic development meet CJCSC stands, marriage halls, res- can make on helpline 1139 ISLAMABAD: United poorer communities for solutions for income gen- and SDGs, energy must be taurants and other places. On Nations Industrial Devel- sustainability through af- eration. We will reach our used to promote produc- RAWALPINDI: The Commander UK Strategic Com- for any queries regarding mand General Sir Patrick Nicholas Yardley Monrad violation of the SOPs, fines sanitation and cleanliness in opment Organization (UN- fordable renewable energy targets on a sound footing tive uses to create jobs and amounting to Rs 44,000 were IDO) organized a virtual solutions will boost the ru- at a high frequency”. more income generating Sanders met the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Com - their area. They can register mittee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza at the Joint Staff imposed on the violators complaints or give their sug- launch event of the Renew- ral economy of Pakistan”. Earlier in her welcome opportunities for communi- while 13 commercial places able energy investment He also opined”since tak- remarks, Ms. Nadia Aft- ties. The larger impact of Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Thursday. According to gestions through this helpline, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Rela - were also sealed, he added. the teams also told the people. support program for small ing national grids to re- ab, UNIDO Country Rep- this project is contributing businesses and micro enter- mote areas is expensive, resentative, shared her in achieving the SDGs.” tions (ISPR), in the meeting, matters related to chang - prises, under GEF funded this scheme will provide thoughts “Several renew- Later in the technical ses- ing geostrategic environment and further strengthen- Writer Asad District admin project “Sustainable Ener- easy access to affordable able technologies have sions, the technical teams ing of security and defence cooperation between the gy Initiative for Industries and reliable energy solu- emerged with economically from NRSP and UNIDO two countries were discussed during the meeting. Khan gets retrieved in Pakistan”. The program tions in these areas.” viable and environmentally highlighted key compo- Both sides also deliberated upon the prevailing inter- national and regional environment. General Sir Pat- Kamal-e-Fun 1053 acre is being executed in collab- Dr. Rashid Bajwa, CEO friendly options which if nents of the project. The oration with National Rural NRSP, in his remarks said suitably adopted can meet presenters informed the rick Sanders lauded the professionalism of Pakistan armed forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight Award govt land Support Program (NRSP) “In Pakistan this kind of energy needs of industry audience about this unique and will help to increase ac- zero interest loan scheme particularly for small en- initiative from UNIDO against terrorism. On the other hand, Chief of Defence ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan cess to finance for clean and is being carried out for terprises. With the funding which intended to utilize Staff (CDS) & Commander Sri Lankan Army General Academy of Letters (PAL) Munir Fasial green productive solutions. the first of time in terms from the Global Environ- the GEF grants to provide Shavendra L H Silva also met Chairman Joint Chiefs on Thursday announced Chief Guest Mr. Shah Jahan of renewable energy. This ment Facility, UNIDO has interest free loans to ben- of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, at Joint Kamal-e-Fun Award for the ATTOCK: District govt Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Matters of bilateral Attock has retrieved 1053 Mirza, CEO Alternative En- blended finance based RE setup a precedent for how eficiaries for procurement year 2019 for renowned ergy Development Board, micro financing program renewable energy solutions and installation of Renew- professional interest, regional security situation and writer Asad Muhammad acre government land and further strengthening of security and defence coopera- 253 acre private land worth in his key note remarks will initially benefit about can enhance MSME’s for able Energy projects along Khan. Kamal-e-Fun Award appreciated the efforts of 400 persons whereby pro- income generation and with post installation main- tion between the two countries were discussed during with cash amount of Rs 1 Rs 1.3 billion from land the meeting. The visiting dignitary lauded the profes - mafia during a campaign UNIDO and NRSP and said viding an opportunity to value addition, especially tenance support. million is the highest lit- sionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged erary award in the field launched against land mafia their sacrifices in fight against terrorism. – DNA .DC Attock Ali Anan Qamar of literature for recogni- said this while addressing a tion of a writer’s lifetime’s press conference. DPO At- achievement in creative and tock Syed Khalid Hamdani AIOU extends research work. PAL Chair- was also present on this oc- man Dr. Yousuf Khushk also casion. DC Ali Anan Qamar admission deadline announced the names of said that during campaign creators and researchers of against land mafia , the lead- with late fee charges Urdu and regional languag- ers and facilitators of land es who received 20 prizes of mafia will be arrested and ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has ex- total Rs 4 million. no lenient view will be taken tended the deadline for admission in the programs offered The decision about the in this context and this oper- during the second phase of spring 2021 semester with late awards was taken by a pan- ation against land mafia will fee charges. According to the details, the deadline el of judges, including well- be taken to its logical con- has been extended to 30 March for MA, known writers and schol- clusion and said that writ of MSc and M.Ed programs while ars Kishwar Naheed, Prof the Govt will be maintained the deadline for B Ed, BS, Dr Peerzada Qasim Raza at every cost. BA (Associ- ate Degree) Siddiqui, Dr Rauf Parekh, DPO Attock Syed Khalid and certifi- cate courses Prof. Dr. Nazeer Tabassum, Hamdani told media men has been extended Asghar Nadeem Syed, Ayaz that 85 FIRs have been to 12 April with late fee Amir, Jameel Ahmad Paal, registered against land ma- charges of Rs 1,000. Ad- Muhammad Izhar ul Haq, fia and so for 35 accused mission forms and prospec- Hafeez Khan, Dr. Fatima have been arrested while tuses of all the programs are Hasan, Wusat Ullah Khan, Anti Land Grabbing Cell uploaded on the university web- Madad Ali Sindhi, Dr. Adal has been established and site. Interested can- didates may fill ad- Soomro, Prof. Dr. Nabeela AC Headquarters and DSP mission form online and generate challan form. After depos- Rahman, Dr. Nasrullah Jan Headquarters will be its iting admission fee in any of the designated bank branches, Wazir, Muhammad Ayub Ba- members while a help line they are instructed to dispatch the required documents/ loch, Abdul Qayoom Sosan, facility will also be provided testimonials along with the university copy of bank challan Muhammad Hasan Hasrat and this service will be avail- to the Admission Department, AIOU on or before the ex- and Haris Khalique, which able round the clock. ISLAMABAD: Solider of Palestinian Army presenting Palestinian Flag to President Dr. Arif Alvi tended deadline. Continuing students of the university will met here at the PAL office, a on the occasion of 23rd March Military Parade. – DNA also apply online for admission in the next semester. – DNA PAL press release said. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, March 26, 2021 Sunbeams Briefs to organize ‘Green Walk Police 2021’ arrest two for illegal Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Sunbeams weapons in collaboration with other non-government organiza- DNA tions and civil society is or- RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi ganizing ‘Green Walk 2021’ Police in their crackdown on Saturday on promote the against illegal weapons government’s initiative of rounded up two persons `Clean Green Pakistan`. from different areas and The one kilometre nature recovered a 12 bore repeat- walk will start at 2 pm from er and a 44 bore rifle from Eidgah at Shah Allah Ditta their possession, said police and culminated at the Bud- spokesman on Thursday. dha Caves site. He informed that Gujar Khan The event will be organized Police on the directives of amid strict observance of Rawalpindi City Police Officer COVID-19 standard oper- (CPO), launched crackdown ating procedures. As every and arrested two persons participant will have to namely Muhammad Ashfaq maintain social distance, and Muhammad Raziq and re- wear proper mask and covered illegal weapons from strictly adhere to the SOPs. their possession. Besides the `Green Walk`, He said that police were con- RAWALPINDI: General Sir Patrick Nicholas Yardley Monrad Sanders, Commander UK Strategic Command called on Sunbeams has also planned ducting operations against General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters. – DNA other events, including tree criminals on a regular basis plantations, a clean-up cam- without any discrimination. paign in collaboration with He said, the police would the Capital Development continue their operations Authority, a nature walk and against criminals and law- other activities. breakers and they would be RCCI inks MOU with Beijing sent behind bars. Bootlegger Virus patients busted; reaches Huahe International 50 bottles 17,002 The document was signed by RCCI President Muhammad Nasir Mirza and Liu Chuanwu, recovered President, Beijing Huahe International Business Consulting Co. The signing ceremony was RAWALPINDI: Police in Shaheen Hanif held on a virtual platform while Senior Vice President Osman Ashraf, Vice President Shahraiz their ongoing drive against RAWALPINDI: With an addi- drug peddlers and bootleg- tion of 317 more COVID-19 A Malik and members of the executive committee, were also present on the occasion gers conducted a raid and positive cases during the arrested a bootlegger and last 24 hours, the number recovered 50 bottles of liq- of total coronavirus patients uor from his possession. has reached 17,002 in the According to a police city. Among them 15,547 spokesman, Saddar Wah belonged to Rawalpindi and police arrested Usman Riaz remaining to the rest of the and recovered 50 bottles of districts of the division. liquor from his possession. According to a daily situa- A case has been registered tion report issued by the dis- against the accused under trict administration, 14502 Narcotics Control Act while patients contracting corona- further investigation is un- virus were discharged so far derway. after their recovery while He said, Superintendent remaining under treatment Police (SP) Potohar Syed at hospitals or quarantined. Ali has appreciated perfor- “Presently 196 confirmed mance of police team and patients were admitted to RAWALPINDI: RCCI President Muhammad Nasir Mirza and Liu Chuanwu, President, Beijing Huahe International Business directed to continue oper- various facilities of the city ation against the lawbreak- including 26 in Holy Family Consulting Co. signed and exchange MOU documents at a virtual signing ceremony held at RCCI. – DNA ers. – APP Hospital,32 in Benazir Bhu- Consulting Co. Ltd aim- cooperation. President Osman Ashraf, He said that RCCI desires ment bilateral trade rela- tto Hospital,102 in Institute Zubair Ahmad ing to strengthen mutual The document was signed Vice President Shahraiz to further strengthen and tions. Police arrest of Urology,31 in Fauji Foun- understanding between by RCCI President Mu- A Malik and members of diversify the existing bilat- President Liu Chuanwu, dation Hospital,3 in Rukhsa- RAWALPINDI: The the trade and investment hammad Nasir Mirza and the executive committee, eral trade relations to the also assured full assis- two thieves na Memorial Hospital and 2 Rawalpindi Chamber of circles of China and Pa- Liu Chuanwu, President, were also present on the mutual benefit of the two tance and cooperation in Hearts International Hos- Commerce and Industry kistan, further expand Beijing Huahe Interna- occasion. organizations. RCCI presi- to facilitate both entities Raja Pervaiz pital “ it added. (RCCI) inked a memo- cooperation between Chi- tional Business Consult- President Nasir Mirza dent said both the entities for the exchange of del- randum of understanding nese and Pakistani entre- ing Co. The signing cere- said that the Chamber has needed to promote high egations and organizing RAWALPINDI: Race Course IESCO issues (MoU) with Beijing Hua- preneurs and promoting mony was held on a virtual always strived to enhance level contacts and visits, exhibitions and business Police have arrested two he International Business the trade and investment platform while Senior Vice trade relations with China. which would further ce- opportunity conferences. thieves and recovered Rs power 335,000 stolen cash from suspension their possession. According to a police programme WIFF returns spokesman, a woman, Mar- yam Naz, had lodged a case DNA with the Race Course Police to Islamabad Station against unknown ISLAMABAD: Islamabad thieves. The police started Electric Supply Company seaters by Gul Nayani and the investigation and man- (IESCO) on Thursday is- Shujaat Hamza How She Moves by Aisha aged to arrest the accused sued a day power suspen- Linnea Akhtar and Anya namely Adil and Umar with sion programme for Friday ISLAMABAD: Women In- Raza. Besides these films, stolen cash amounting to Rs for various areas of its re- ternational Film Festival the festival will also feature 335,000. gion due to necessary main- (WIFF) will run its 5th films received from Canada, Superintendent of Police tenance and routine devel- edition on the 27th & 28th Finland, France, Germany, (SP) Potohar Syed Ali ap- opment work. of March 2021. Owing to Greece, Iran, Italy, Russia, preciated the performance According to IESCO Spokes- the ongoing pandemic, the Spain, the UK and the USA. of police team, which had man, the power supply of event will be live streamed The films’ showcase on both traced the accused. different feeders and grid on Facebook and YouTube days will be followed by a stations would remain sus- (link below) this year, with panel discussion on Female Police net pended for the period from the support of the Embassy Stereotypes in Storytell- 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, of France in Pakistan and ing: The Cultural & Social four POs Nar Topa, Aminabad, Sham- the Embassy of the Federal Limitation with selected sabad, Dhok Fateh, Malhwa- Republic of Germany Islam- filmmakers. The discussion li, Azeem Shaheed, Morat, abad, with FM89 as our offi- will look at the female rep- DNA Pari, Mianwala, Fateh Jang- cial radio partner. resentation that films have RAWALPINDI: Police on 2, Anjara, Laniwala, Dharna- This year’s program is set seen historically and how Thursday claimed to have ka, Multi, Brahma Feeders, to screen 24 films made by this historic baggage affects arrested four Proclaimed From 09:30 am to 12:30 pm, women from all over the the modern day portrayal Offenders (POs), a bike lift- Ali Market, Asghar Mall, world, including five local of a character. The panel er and two involved in dis- Iqbal Road-2, Pir Wadhai, films, namely Playing at the hopes to discuss ways to play of fireworks. Shahpur, Mahota, Industrial Boundary by Nida Kirm- challenge such archaic ste- According to Rawalpindi Feeders, From 07:00 am to ani, This Shaking Keeps reotypes by demonstrating police spokesman, special 12:00 Noon, Captain Nisar me Steady by Shehrezad how the filmmakers in the RAWALPINDI: General Shavendra L H Silva, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & raids on the directive of Shaheed, MES-1 ES-2, Beni, Maher, Vote for X by Ta- panel went about writing Commander Sri Lankan Army called on General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff City Police Officer (CPO) Mangla Cantt, Gadari Feed- zeen Bari, No more Back- their characters. Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters. – DNA Muhammad Ahsan Younas ers and surrounding areas. were conducted by Rawal- pindi police to net POs, Commissioner court absconders and other outlaws. Hazara directs Kotli Sattian police arrest- to eliminate Int’l workshop on AI & Machine learning ed Muhammad Faisal Khan COMSTECH as host institution represents 57 member states, it is a second largest and Riaz Khan wanted in a illegal cabins case registered in 2018. block of countries after United Nations. Countries situated in Africa, Asia and some part of Saddar Baroni police netted ABBOTTABAD:Commission- Europe and South America are part of COMSTECH, said Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, a PO namely Muhammad er Hazara division Riaz Khan Ashraf wanted in an abduc- Mahsood Thursday directed Coordinator General, COMSTECH in his welcome address tion case registered in 2019. Deputy Commissioner Abbot- Ratta Amral police also of big data. He mentioned that cisions, replace human judgment the chief guest of the workshop, plan, how and where to store all tabad that following the court nabbed a PO wanted in a hujaat amza science was able to perform be- in some areas of healthcare. It informed that world population of these data? How to generate verdict immediately remove S H case registered in 2020. cause of enabling technologies can help in diagnostic process- is moving to 8.8 to 10.4 billion by this data in a digital format? How illegally built cabins on the Meanwhile, Gujar Khan ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH in and AI is certainly one of the es by analyzing data generated 2100, connectivity and geograph- to manage the big data? How land of the forest department Police have arrested a bike collaboration with International most important technologies. from patients. ical shift is taking place as well. to learn all the tools available in Galyat. He said this while lifter besides recovering Center for Chemical and Biolog- Dr. Choudhary informed that we Dr. Ghazna informed that we use Dr. Shahid said that Al and ML around the world and how to ap- chairing a meeting regarding two stolen motorcycles, ical Sciences, Karachi organized are in process of establishing a big data set to individualize pa- are tools that are fast moving, ply them? the forest department at his cash and other items from an International Workshop on research center particularly fo- tient care, we can know the sus- because the processes, storag- He emphasized to think about, office. his possession. Police team “Artificial Intelligence & Ma- cused on the application of AI in ceptibility to not only the cancer es, connectivity is now doubling how we will manage data. What Riaz Khan said that forests are under the supervision of chine Learning in Life Sciences” health. but also the other non-communi- every 12 to 18 months. will be the cyber sovereignty, the backbone of the country, SHO Gujar Khan conducted on March 25. Dr. Saurabh Sinha, of University cable diseases. When we have technology mov- authenticity, management and they are not a source of fresh a raid and managed to net COMSTECH as host institution of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign We will be able to know and pre - ing at that pace and we have rules that apply to the data that air for all living things but also an accused namely Arshad represents 57 member states, addressed the workshop and dict from our genetic structure population shift, the analyses es- would be generated by all the provide a good environment, Mehmood alias Rashi who it is a second largest block of talked about cyberinfrastructure the susceptibility of genes. This pecially for future disease moni- studies. we need to preserve forests was a bike lifter and wanted countries after United Nations. foundations and challenges, big is why AI and ML is so important toring and future control mecha- This becomes the new chal- for our future generations. in several cases. Police also Countries situated in Africa, data and use of AI and Machine to patient care. nisms become complex. lenge, he indicated. How do we Earlier, Chief Conservator recovered two stolen motor- Asia and some part of Europe Learning (ML) and shared his She mentioned that genome on Dr. Shahid said that population streamline the data in a manner Forest Department Hazara cycles from his possession. and South America are part of own experiences. He concluded chip will make possible the tai- shift is happening, connectivity, that can translate into something division Azhar Ali Khan while Airport police also arrested COMSTECH, said Prof. Dr. M. that ML and AI will play a key lor-made patient care possible in and geographical footprint are that can ethically be managed as briefing the meeting also two accused namely Mu- Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator role in analysis, given the high future and then be the next revo- changing. When geographical the future course of action? This shared the issues including hammad Zain and Zia ur General, COMSTECH in his wel- dimensionality of data, large lution in life sciences. The future footprint changes it also have is the real challenge not only Reserve forest, Guzara for- Rehman, involved in the dis- come address. volumes of training data, and of doctors is in AI and ML. We impact on various communal dis- for Pakistan but also for all OIC est, Tsunami Tree Plantation, play of fireworks. Police also Dr. Choudhary said that Artifi- inter-relationships among differ- need to intertwine it into patient eases and whole stuff that we are states. shortage of staff, encroach- cial Intelligence (AI) is extreme- ent components of the data. care, to provide better quality trying to study with AI and ML Dr. Waseem Haider of COM- recovered fireworks items ment in the forest land, the ly important, it has been used Dr. Ghazna Khalid, Advisor to and make informed decisions, as a tool because manually it will SATS gave opening remarks, from their possession. Sep- difference in the records of in COVID19 treatment, patient Prime Minister on health, was and understand disease process- become impossible, he pointed and four lectures were delivered arate cases have been regis- revenue and forest depart- care, tracking and tracing of the guest of honor of the event. es. out. by distinguished speakers in the tered against all the accused ment, timber smuggling on positive patients, and most im- She said that AI/ML can help Dr. Shahid Mehmood, Chairman He suggested that first thing technical sessions of the work- while further investigations Hazara expressway. – APP portantly it was used in analysis doctors make better clinical de- and CEO of Interactive Group, we need to do in Pakistan is to shop. are underway, he added. Friday, March 26, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Actions not words Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti New refinery policy Deputy Editor: Abid Raza N honour of Pakistan Day, Indian PM Narendra HE new policy prepared and finalised by the govern- Modi drafted a congratulatory letter to Imran Khan ABC CERTIFIED ment for petroleum refining seems lucrative. Under and expressed his desire to further pursue cordial the policy, an incentive package is on offer to those I Vol: 01 Issue: 310 T relations with its neighbour. While the letter itself may willing to establish deep conversion refineries anywhere in not represent much, the real test of intentions will be Email: [email protected] Pakistan. Similarly, the plan also offers the same incentives the manner in which diplomatic talks on pertinent is- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 to the local refineries provided they decide to upgrade sues are carried out in the coming days. Only if there Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad themselves. The policy, which will be implemented once the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approves is a willingness to concede ground on part of India will it, has many exemptions for the investors. The exemption relations really thaw and progress towards peace. from customs duty, withholding tax or any other levy on In the midst of ongoing discussions of controversial hy- import of any capital goods required for refinery use can dro-projects and the future of Kashmir, a letter hardly help the government in the expansion and upgradation of seems like a revolutionary step towards reconciliation. the oil refineries network in the country. What will matter is the approach adopted by the Indian With the implementation of this policy, we can also expect government when addressing the matter of sharing the that Aramco and Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) will Indus river water along with the legality of the construc- start working on the construction of new oil refineries and tion of Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai hydroelectric plants. petrochemical plants. While an earlier policy in 2020 was re- Furthermore, even though the ceasefire has been re - jected by the local refining industry, the present one seems stored, the exact degree to which India is willing to to have addressed the reservations voiced in the past. consider granting freedoms and rights to the Kashmi - The existing five refineries should also utilise this opportuni- ri population (if at all) is still unclear. These are out - ty by upgrading their capacity and deploying the latest tech- standing issues that have large implications for the nology. The only condition for local refineries to qualify for relations between India and Pakistan and progress the incentives is the condition of producing motor gasoline and diesel as per the government’s specifications. will only be achieved if there is an active effort to The new policy can become a turning point for the local re- compromise and readjust expectations. finers, which had suffered from poor margins and utilisation Whether India chooses peace or the continuation of con- rates for years. The government’s move to open up the oil flict is completely within the hands of its government; trading business will not only incentivise new investors but Pakistan has expressed the intention to come to the ta- can also stabilise the local industry. Given that we only refine ble time and again provided that Indian representatives 60 percent of diesel and 30 percent of petroleum, the locali- come with an open mind. The intention to resolve differ- sation of refined fuel production can help us in reducing the ences has been voiced through the letter, the only mat- import bill significantly. If the new policy grabs investors’ ter now is for PM Modi to back his words by proposing attention, Pakistan might not need the finished products as and consequently adopting solutions to decades-long an extra import. With the new policy, the government can conflicts that suit the interests of both countries. reduce the burden on the national exchequer. Pakistan-Uzbekistan and resolution of Afghanistan AKISTAN and Uzbekistan have been collec- and Kabul to streamline the process of Afghan internal Offensives against the government of Afghanistan but Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan tively working for achieving the desired goals grand dialogue to reach on a consensus for its national real peace in Afghanistan is still a far cry. Before this P of political stability, economic sustainability, wide stability, peace and harmony. Moreover, upcom- important conference, Uzbekistan FM H.E. Abdulaziz social cohesion and strategic cushion of ethnic diver- ing international conference in the month of July 2021 Kamilov paid personal visit to Tehran and Kabul and sity in Afghanistan so that dreams of greater region- titled “Central Asia and South Asia: Regional Inter- discussed different aspects of US withdrawal form Af- al connectivity, immense socio-economic prosperity, connectedness: Challenges and Opportunities would ghan soil from May 2021. energy & food security and last but not least poverty provide more valuable practical solutions for greater Uzbek FM met with Afghan President Ashraf eradication may be achieved as soon as possible. regional connectivity in the future. Ghani and Chief Executive Officer & Afghanistan’s For centuries, Afghanistan has had been “ravaged” Uzbekistan Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz top peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah in Ka - in tussle of absolute power obsession among the Kamilov has been visiting Pakistan and met with bul where he discussed issues of mutual interest war-lords and regional powers alike. One the other his counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Prime between the two nations with a special focus on hand, geographically, it has been the only easy and Minister Imran Khan. During his stay he thoroughly major economic, regional and transit projects, Af- shortest route for Central Asia and South Asia con - discussed means and ways to non-military solution ghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process and the nectivity for which power politics has been manipu - in Afghanistan, increase in trade and commerce and fight against terrorism. Pakistan and Uzbekistan lating to win the chess-board of regional supremacy. enhance bilateral cooperation in diversified sectors have been providing necessary political, diplomat- It has borders with all the neighboring countries of of economy. It also showed Uzbekistan sincere ef- ic, moral and economic support to Afghanistan to Central Asia which have been dreaming of regional forts to bring peace in Afghanistan through regional overcome poverty, energy & food shortages and connectivity to overcome physical impasses. Now resolve, dialogue and development. budgetary deficits since long. end game is fading and regional rivalries are on the On his part, Uzbek FM Abdulaziz Kamilov said Pa- Uzbekistan can be the gateway for exports and im- Uzbekistan-Pakistan bilateral diminishing mode, peace in Afghanistan may be se - kistan, as a regional power, can play role in guaran- ports via the Termez Cargo Center (rail and road) and cured and sustained. teeing regional peace and stability. The minister Navoi International Airport. It will ensure Afghan- relations have been further Uzbekistan-Pakistan bilateral relations have been said: “Pakistan and Uzbekistan have common views istan’s greater connectivity with Pakistan’s Karachi further strengthened during recent times because of on regional security, especially peace and stability in and Gwadar ports. Uzbekistan is also a gateway to strengthened during recent the better political understanding, improvement in Afghanistan.” training and education for young Afghans through the times because of the better bilateral trade, phenomenal rise to tourism and the Pakistan and Uzbekistan have been jointly working Educational Center for Training Afghan Citizens in last but not the least joint efforts to bring peace and since long to achieve some kind of stability in Af- Termez, a cooperative effort of Uzbekistan’s Ministry political understanding, harmony in the region especially in Afghanistan. ghanistan. The journey of regional reconciliation and of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, the Pakistan and Uzbekistan have now been jointly work- peace in Afghanistan started with Pakistan 6+2 & Uz- European Union, and the United Nations Develop- improvement in bilateral ing to achieve sustainable regional connectivity by bekistan’s 6+3 formulas which gained great popular- ment Program. avoiding spillover repercussion of end game in Af- ity and acceptance among all the main stakeholders Afghanistan has been stumbling factor for greater re- trade, phenomenal rise to ghanistan. Both countries have been pursuing an Af- and power brokers but ultimately, complex and com- gional connectivity which must be now resolved for ghan own & Afghan led solution for future of Afghani- plicated end game prevailed and regional prosperity greater regional integration, prosperity and poverty tourism and the last but stan especially after the US withdrawal. remained sieged. eradication for which Pakistan and Uzbekistan have not the least joint efforts to While delivering a “keynote” speech in recently Peace agreement of Doha between the USA and Tali- been jointly playing important roles. held “Islamabad Security Dialogue” Chief of Army ban has not yet been truly materialized because of un- Although Afghanistan is the binding hub between bring peace and harmony Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa outlined various as - ending thirst of power, prioritization of personal prof- South Asia and Central Asia but Pakistan and Uzbek- pects and far-reaching consequences of South Asia its, gains and taboos of different segments of Afghan istan may also explore alternative routes to enhance in the region especially security and prospects of regional connectivity with society, political factions, various ethnic entities, cler- regional connectivity. Uzbekistan’s reliance on Irani- Central Asia Region. Gen. Bajwa shared country’s gy, and last but not least, political and philosophical an Bandar Abbas Seaport seems to be lengthy and in Afghanistan. Pakistan unprecedented steps to enhance Afghanistan’s differences among incumbent government, Northern expensive too. Thus political realization should be trade and connectivity by re-energising Afghan-Pa- Alliance and Taliban about the future orientation, there to value the strategic importance of alternative and Uzbekistan have now kistan Transit Trade Agreement and also providing nature, composition and set-up of new government. routes/corridors for regional connectivity between been jointly working to access to Afghanistan to export her goods to India, Grand internal dialogue has not yet been successful South Asia and Central Asia. improving economic and trade environment along because of historic burden of inter-faith and inter-eth- In this regard, government of Pakistan has already achieve sustainable regional Pak-Afghan border by establishing border markets nic conflicts, conspiracies, contractions and destruc- positively considered the option of alternative routes and development of infrastructure and last but not tions due to which Afghanistan has had been in mist for greater regional connectivity by encircling Afghan- connectivity by avoiding least, being part of energy and trade corridors bind - of “rebels” and “rubbles” alike. istan. Trans-Regional Railway Project among Uzbeki- ing Central Asia, South and West Asia through land Although, most recently held international confer- stan, Pakistan and Afghanistan is a giant step towards spillover repercussion of routes and inviting Afghanistan to be part of CPEC. ence in Russia provided new imputes to Pakistan and greater regional connectivity but it may be a wise Various spells of high official meaningful meetings have Uzbekistan efforts to achieve peace in Afghanistan by move to also consider alternative routes/corridors end game in Afghanistan been in process in the capitals of Islamabad, Tashkent seeking assurance from Taliban not to launch Spring between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Pandemic shines light on rural vulnerabilities E have all been guilty of fantasizing about been grappling with distance learning due to low development grants to encourage talents to study Sara Al-Mulla living in a pastoral idyll, surrounded by investment in this area. The pandemic has cer - and work in rural areas in key professions, such as W gorgeous countryside and basking in se - tainly brought to attention the lack of resilience in healthcare. Realizing this opportunity, the Queens- renity. It has been no surprise, then, that amid rural communities to tackle a crisis of this magni - land state government has dedicated A$500 million the coronavirus pandemic calamity, many people tude. Nonetheless, many governments have used to support unemployed individuals with retraining have flocked to the countryside in search of a ha - this opportunity to make progress in this area and and job-matching to transition into employment in ven. Sadly, though, rural communities have been to provide sufficient support to mitigate the pan - vital sectors, such as healthcare, agriculture, food particularly vulnerable during this pandemic and demic’s effects on rural regions. production, transport, and mining. have been subjected to disproportionate pres - Upgrading health and social care services in these Much investment is needed to upgrade digital in - sures compared to urban areas. regions is a critical step toward safeguarding the frastructures in rural areas. Perhaps most impor- Rural communities share a number of character- well-being of rural communities. Short-term solu - tantly, rural citizens need access to useful, current istics that make them especially vulnerable to the tions could focus on the provision of mobile clin - and accurate information to combat the widely dis - pandemic’s effects. Their populations tend to be ics or field hospitals to cater for rural areas where seminated misinformation about the pandemic. To smaller, with a large elderly segment that makes adequate facilities are lacking, such as what South this end, Canada, South Korea and the UK have de - them particularly susceptible to developing compli- Korea has done. Additionally, channeling local veloped special smart applications that include crit- cations as a result of the coronavirus disease (COV - cooperatives or community support will be vital ical information on how people can self-diagnose ID-19). Additionally, a large proportion of rural in the provision of various support mechanisms, and manage their COVID-19 infections, in addition workers do essential jobs, while remote working is such as operating food banks or helping seniors to receiving useful guidance. This has been espe - Rural economies are also not an option due to the nature of their tasks. This who cannot leave their homes. cially critical for citizens living in rural areas with also explains why rural populations suffered pock- Immediate financial assistance is essential for limited access to health services. much less diversified, with ets of high infection rates during the pandemic. providing relief to rural communities, specifical - Incentivizing small to medium-sized enterprises industries concentrating Rural economies are also much less diversified, ly to secure essential medical services, support that offer digital solutions would certainly allow in - with industries concentrating on agriculture, rural businesses, provide subsidies for workers, dividuals to attend to their daily chores effortless - on agriculture, fisheries, fisheries, mining or tourism. Local lockdown re - distribute food vouchers, and offer cash transfers. ly, such as shopping online or using government strictions have severely affected these industries, For example, many European countries have tak - e-services. An emerging and interesting trend, for mining or tourism. Local especially service-based activities, causing huge en steps to ensure that basic services, such as example, is opening unstaffed stores that are op - job and income losses in rural populations. Fur - drinking water, electricity, piped gas and telecom - erated entirely digitally, such as Sweden’s Lifvs lockdown restrictions have thermore, the infrastructure in rural communities munications, are not interrupted in the event of grocery stores, which operate in rural areas of severely affected these is not well designed to handle crises. Local health nonpayment. The Australian government has ded - the country. The US Department of Agriculture centers have limited capacities in terms of inten - icated A$1 billion ($770 million) to support the recently announced it is investing $42.3 million to industries, especially sive care beds, medical equipment, the number of regions, communities and sectors that have been provide distance learning and telehealth services healthcare workers, and physicians with special - affected by the pandemic. Other countries, such for rural communities. Australia, meanwhile, has service-based activities, ized skills. People are also forced to travel long as Canada and the US, have launched a variety delivered more than 51 million telehealth services causing huge job and distances to access their nearest health centers. of stimulus packages aimed specifically at small during the pandemic and is considering a perma - Remote and sparsely located communities also rural businesses to help them cover outstanding nent post-pandemic telehealth service. income losses in rural make it logistically challenging to deliver the nec - operating costs, such as rental fees, electricity Rural regions form part of the fabric of nations essary support. bills and supplier costs. and should, therefore, be equalized in terms of populations. Furthermore, Furthermore, the digital divide in rural areas is sig - In the long-term, it is imperative that investments standard essential services, living conditions and the infrastructure in rural nificant, with lower access to adequate broadband are made in reskilling or upskilling local talents to opportunities with the rest of the populations liv - services. With lower digital literacy compared to fit local labor market requirements. Planned migra- ing in urban areas. We must not miss the lessons communities is not well urban populations, these communities have been tion strategies specifically designed for rural areas brought forth from this pandemic on the impor - unable to access helpful digital services, such as need to be considered as well. For example, Aus - tant roles they play in our economies. designed to handle crises telehealth consultations. And rural schools have tralia has dedicated scholarships and professional — Courtesy: Arab News IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, March 26, 2021 SBP and Briefs PCB agree Yemeni war; Scepticism, hope as Tokyo to build a arms market 5-Star hotel for US, Europe Olympic torch relay kicks off DNA LAHORE: Director General Foreign Desk “They should stop even thinking about the Olympics. There is no way to hold such a big event at Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Adnan Arshad Aulakh pre- SANA’A: The Spokesman the moment,” she said, while also expressing anger over the soaring cost of staging the Games sided over a meeting at Na- for Yemeni Ansarollah tional Hockey Stadium here Movement Mohammed Ab- Tokyo Olympics are al- on Thursday and reached dul Salam told Almasirah Sports Desk ready the most expensive an agreement on building a on Wednesday night that Summer Games on record. 5-Star hotel at Nishtar Park the United States, Britain, TOKYO: The Olympic torch The year-long delay mean- relay has kicked off in Japan Sports Complex. Pakistan and the countries involved while is expected to add a Cricket Board’s senior Gen- in the war against Yemen amid continued public oppo- further $2.8bn to expens- sition, a year after authori- eral Manager Admin Col were upset by the Yemeni es. Rumiko Hara, 45, says (retd) Ashfaq Ahmed, Con- army’s advance because ties delayed the Tokyo 2020 she has “mixed feelings” Summer Games due to the sultant Abdul Ghafoor Bhat- they did not seek peace and and wants organisers to ti, Director Admin Javed had other goals. coronavirus pandemic. delay the Olympics until The relay began on Thurs- Chohan and other officials Abdul Salam stressed 2024. “I sympathise with also attended the meeting. that the invading coun - day in northeastern Fuku- the athletes,” she said shima prefecture, where The construction of 5-Star tries had failed in the from Tokyo. “But I think Hotel at Nishtar Park Sports field and the military and a powerful earthquake [the government] should and tsunami in 2011 killed Complex, High Performance that their efforts to im - not hold the Olympics this Centre and issues related to pose political solutions more than 18,000 people year given the risk.” and triggered the world’s LRCA ground were discussed were to make up for But Miwa Yamamoto, a during the meeting. The al- what they had lost on the worst nuclear disaster 22-year-old student, said since Chernobyl. ternate grounds for cricket ground through politics. delaying the Games was not clubs were also reviewed The head of the Yemeni ne- Azusa Iwashimizu, a mem- realistic. ber of Japan’s 2011 Wom- during the meeting. Sports gotiating team on the clash- “Holding the Olympics Board Punjab and Pakistan es of the last two months in en’s World Cup winning is the best decision they team, was the first torch- Cricket Board have agreed to Ma’rib province said: “The could make in this situa- build a 5-Star hotel at Nishtar battle of Ma’rib began be- bearer. At a ceremony tion,” she said. “But the closed off to the public, Park Sports Complex. cause there were foreign anti-pandemic measures Addressing the meeting, forces and Takfiri elements Iwashimizu set off from the are not enough. Vaccines J-Village football complex Adnan Arshad Aulakh said in the province, and the won’t be available to every- several world class sports area had become a major in the town of Naraha with she hoped the Olympic Olympic organisers hope total of 9,000 people dy- Machida said she was “real- one till autumn and they 14 other members of her flame would “light up hopes the relay will soften the pub- ing from COVID-19 since ly embarrassed” that the au- facilities have been provid- operational center for tar- should set stricter rules ed in Nishtar Park Sports geting nearby areas.” team before passing the around Japan one by one”. lic mood in Japan, where the start of the pandem- thorities were going ahead on accepting spectators.” torch on to the next runner. The flame, which was flown most people remain firm- ic – many are worried with the competition. Complex and many interna- Abdul Salam added that Japan has had a slow vac- tional sports players used to the negotiations and the Some 10,000 runners will in from Greece in March ly opposed to holding the the Olympics could help “They should stop even cine rollout, with only now carry the flame across last year, has been “kept Summer Games. spread the virus. Organis- thinking about the Olym- visit here for sports events alleged plots of the aggres- 700,000 people vaccinated quite frequently. “In such a sors will not end in peace Japan’s 47 prefectures and alive quietly but powerfully A poll by the Asahi news- ers this week banned for- pics. There is no way to so far. Experts say health the relay will end with the as the entire world under- paper earlier this week eign spectators, but some hold such a big event at the situation, a 5-Star hotel was in Yemen and that retalia- workers, people aged above badly needed here. The se- tory operations against the Olympic opening ceremony went a difficult period,” she showed some 69 percent of 15,400 athletes and thou- moment,” she said, while 65 and those with health in Tokyo on July 23. said. “The small flame did people favoured postponing sands of other officials are also expressing anger over curity issue of international enemies and targeting the risks will be vaccinated by teams will also be resolved aggressor countries will Speaking at the start of the not lose hope, and just like or cancelling the games. expected to enter Japan the soaring cost of staging June, but inoculating the relay, Seiko Hashimoto, the the cherry blossom buds While Japan has dealt with for the Games. the Games. after the construction of have an impact on reaching country’s 126-million peo- a 5-Star hotel which will a political solution. president of Tokyo 2020’s that are ready to bloom, it the pandemic better than Shortly before the start of With current spending ple is expected to take at organising committee, said was waiting for this day.” most countries – with a the relay, 60-year-old Junko estimated at $15.4bn, the also provide a complete least a year. residence facility to world Law sports stars. In this way the authorities won’t need to violators Blasts block the traffic and other Myanmar beauty Uyghurs protest on roads for the security of for- to face... target US eign sports teams”. From Page 01 queen speaks out convoys coronavirus, started his Chinese FM Turkey visit No peace if Foreign Desk limited activities and held against military Democrat Party's leader other minorities must have Kashmir is meeting with party lead- BAGHDAD: The first blast in Foreign Desk Gultekin Uysal, Future same rights" as other Chi- ers and officials at his BANGKOK: A com- the direction of a US support Party's deputy chairman nese citizens. un-resolved residence. Federal Min- mitment to “world convoy struck Thursday in ANKARA: Turkey's oppo- Selcuk Ozdag, Good (IYI) "They [Turkic minorities] From Page 01 ister for Information and peace” might be a the Al-Yousafiyah area south sition figures joined on Party's deputy Fahrettin should live freely with their “In case of any misadven- Broadcasting Shibli Faraz beauty pageant cli- of Baghdad, damaging three Thursday Uyghur families Yokus and Saadet (Felicity) own language, religion and ture, Pakistan is capable of has, earlier, shared a pho- che, but as blood US coalition vehicles but in a protest outside the Chi- Party's deputy Abdulkadir culture. As we can see, Chi- thwarting it with full force,” to of Prime Minister Im- spills in the streets causing no casualties. The nese Embassy in Ankara Karaduman. na refrains from responding the president said. ran Khan on social media of Myanmar, Miss second explosion took place just as the Chinese foreign Seyit Tumturk, head of the to allegations of assimilation The March 23 Pakistan Day chairing a meeting of his Grand Internation- in the province of Babel, minister was in the country East Turkistan National As- and torture," Ozdag added. parade was attended by civil media team at Bani Gala. al contestant Han south of Al-Hillah, and the on an official visit. sembly, was unable to phys- Calling on the Chinese for- and military leaders, parlia- Senator Faisal Javed also Lay made a plea third explosion took place in The Turkic Muslim minori- ically attend the protest eign minister, he said China mentarians and foreign dig- tweeted the picture, say- Thursday to end the province of Diwaniyah. ty said in a news conference due to a possible COVID-19 should grant activists and nitaries. Prime Minister Im- ing Prime Minister Imran the violence in her Earlier in the day, a US- that they have not been able infection but made his state- journalists access to the ran Khan could not attend Khan is fit and fine, and homeland. The My- backed convoy in the south- to contact their relatives in ment virtually. East Turkistan region. the ceremony after he was doing well while holding anmar junta has un- ern Iraqi province of al-Di- China's autonomous region Uysal said: "We must call on "If these allegations are false, tested positive for coronavi- meetings following coro- leashed deadly vio- waniyah was targeted by a of Xinjiang. A 2018 Hu- Chinese Foreign Minister then refute the allegations by rus five days ago navirus SOPs. Speaking lence as it struggles roadside bomb claimed by a man Rights Watch report [Wang Yi], who is currently the people from East Turk- President Alvi said Pakistan on the occasion, Imran to quell nationwide group known as Ahl al-Kahf. detailed a Chinese govern- in Ankara, and Chinese rep- istan, Uyghurs, Kyrgyz and believed in promoting coop- Khan said that for the first protests against the The blast did not cause ment campaign of "mass resentatives. Just like the Kazakh Turks in Europe, in eration in South Asia, which time the powerful mafia February 1 ouster any casualties. At the same arbitrary detention, torture, Cyprus matter, Azerbaijani the US. We will also apol- was already facing hin- has come under the law and arrest of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Han Lay, in time, another bomb explod- forced political indoctrina- struggle, there must be an ogize to you," he said. In a drance in development due and operations against the Bangkok competing for the Miss Grand crown against 63 ed in the American coalition tion, and mass surveillance endeavor for [rights of] East separate protest in Istan- to mutual conflicts and dis- gambling and land mafia other contestants, hit out at the crackdown, in which more convoy path in Dhi Qar prov- of Xinjiang's Muslims." Turkistan." Xinjiang is also bul, Uyghurs demonstrated cords. “The goal of national must continue. than 280 people have been killed. “I want to say from here ince. A group called Awliya China has repeatedly de- referred to as East Turk- against the Chinese foreign and regional development He said that no one would to the world: please support the Myanmar people,” she told Dam has also claimed re- nied allegations that it is istan. He further called on minister's visit to Turkey. can only be achieved in the be allowed to violate rule Thailand’s Khaosod English news outlet. sponsibility for the blast. operating detention camps China to respond to claims Demonstrators chanted slo- environment of peace and of law. The premier went “So many people die in Myanmar by the guns of the military... Similar explosions have oc- in its northwestern Xinjiang of human rights violations gans such as "35 million Mus- by refraining from all kinds on to say that Pakistan Please save us.” The psychology student said some of her curred in recent months as region, home to the Uyghur of Uyghurs. Future Party's lim Turks are in sorrow" and of aggression and exploita- was on track to become a peers had been detained since the coup. “Students from the US military convoys move community, claiming instead Ozdag said: "China is a great carried banners reading "Chi- tion,” he stressed. great welfare state, add- University of Yangon, my university, were also detained,” she through Iraq. Many Iraqi that it is "re-educating" country... It is an economic na Stop" and "Not Xinjiang, The president felicitated ing that the team should said on her Instagram page. “In a democracy, it is important people and groups want Uyghurs. Many Uyghurs – power. If it is such great but East Turkistan." Many the nation on Pakistan Day, focus on the welfare of that we can speak. Our voices must be heard. But now we have the withdrawal of Ameri- around 1 million to 1.6 mil- country, then it must abide carried East Turkistan's blue saying the occasion was the poor through the Eh - no freedom in Myanmar. It is a human rights violation. Release can forces from Iraq, and lion, according to the World by its Constitution." flags, denouncing China's a reminder to renew the saas program. our students.” During the pageant’s national costume contest the Iraqi parliament has Uyghur Congress – have left Ozdag stressed people in policy in the autonomous re- pledges of religious, cultural During the meeting, a on Wednesday, Han Lay’s golden outfit channelled “Goddess of approved a plan for the with- China to live abroad. "East Turkistan, Kyrgyz gion and calling for a boycott and fundamental freedoms. report on the Federal In- Peace,” according to her Instagram account. – DNA drawal of these forces. Among the protesters were Turks, Kazakh Turks and of Chinese goods. vestigation Agency s (FIA) He said the comprehensive operations against the ma- Pakistan Resolution of 1940 fia was presented to the Taylor Swift ends legal set a guiding principle for prime minister. He direct- the Muslims of the Sub-con- ed to continue the action battle with US theme park tinent to achieve the goal of a separate homeland un- against the powerful mafia. NEW YORK: Taylor Swift and a Utah theme park have agreed der the untiring struggle of The premier has advised to end their legal battle over copyright without any money ex- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad the PTI leaders regarding changing hands. Last month, Evermore Park filed a case against Ali Jinnah and the vision of different issues. Prime the Grammy-winner, claiming she had infringed its trademark Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Minister Imran Khan, with her album Ever- more and its merchan- The nation’s journey com- who got a vaccine shot on dise. Swift counter sued three weeks mencing in 1947 in diffi- March 18, had tested posi- later, saying the park was playing cult situations was moving tive for the coronavirus on her music on its grounds ahead with remarkable suc- March 20. without a licence. How- cess in the fields of educa- His wife Bushra Bibi also ever, both sides have tion, economy, politics and contracted the Covid-19 on now agreed to drop their defence, he added. the same day. respective cases. “As Dr Alvi lauded the armed The announcement was a resolu- tion of both forces for their valour and made by Special Assistant lawsuits, the parties bravery in defending the to the PM on Health Ser- will drop and dismiss their frontiers of the country and vices Dr Faisal Sultan in a respective suits without mone- rendering immense sacrific- tweet uploaded on Satur- tary settlement,” a spokesperson for es for the safety of the nation. day. According to Dr Faisal Swift told the BBC in a statement. The US They remained ever-ready in Sultan, the prime minis- singer’s Evermore, her second album of 2020, won album of the dealing with the challenges, ter had placed himself in year at the recent Grammy Awards, making her the first woman might it be terrorism, natural self-isolation at his home to win in that category three times. The theme park of the same calamities or disasters. in Banigala. name, which has been registered since 2015, has no rides but “From barren deserts to offers an immersive fantasy experience. It is currently closed the high-altitude Siachen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In other news, Swift released an and the vast skies to the NAB defers unheard re-recorded version of her track You All Over Me - the TURIN: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo shoots during a FIFA World Cup 2022 depth of oceans, our armed first from her widely discussed “vault” - on Thursday. – Maryam’s qualifier Group A match between Portugal and Azerbaijan in Turin, Italy. – DNA DNA forces are acting as a strong defence line,” he said. He hearing mentioned the complete From Page 01 eradication of terrorist net- NAB Lahore office declared works by the armed forces a “red zone” and Punjab through Operation Radd-ul- Turkey stuns Holland in FIFA World Cup qualifiers Fasaad that restored nor- Rangers and police directed to provide protection to the France were held to a surprise draw by Ukraine as they got their 2022 World Cup qualifying malcy across the country. bureau staff. President Alvi said Pakistan According to a press release campaign under way. The world champions began confidently and deservedly went ahead when significantly overcame the by NAB, a meeting was held Antoine Griezmann superbly curled a left-foot effort into the corner from 18 yards challenge of coronavirus today to discuss the hearing pandemic due to the na- tomorrow alongside the rec- ed off the scoring. into the contest, they were second defence and levelled when Ser- his 34th international goal. tion’s discipline, which was ommendations provided by Sports Desk It proved a difficult best for long periods. France were hiy Sydorchuk’s deflected shot But Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud also acknowledged world- the National Command and evening for the held to a surprise draw by Ukraine wrong-footed France goalkeep- was twice unable to convert good wide. He appealed to the na- Operations Centre (NCOC). ISTANBUL: Netherlands began Netherlands who as they got their 2022 World Cup er Hugo Lloris. In Wednesday’s opportunities to score and Bayern tion to continue observing The meeting was informed their 2022 World Cup qualifying initially struggled other Group D Munich winger Kingsley Coman precautions to contain the that NCOC has banned gath- campaign with a surprise defeat by to trouble Ugur- fixture Finland appeared to have a valid penalty spread of the virus. erings of all kinds. Turkey. The Dutch, runners up in can Cakir in the drew with Bos- claim when he was brought down by He said in the ever-chang- The Pakistan Democratic 2010, fell behind when Burak Yil- Turkey goal. Matthijs nia-Herzegovina. Ukraine goalkeeper Georgi Bush- ing world, Pakistan must Movement had pledged its maz’s deflected shot wrong-footed de Ligt went close to Norwich forward chan. Those moments provided set goals to move ahead as support to Maryam, with goalkeeper Tim Krul. Yilmaz then scoring for the Dutch Teemu Pukki scored the visitors with the impetus to hit a strong nation keeping in the chief of the alliance, converted a penalty before Hakan just before half-time qual- ifying campaign under twice for the hosts with Miroslav back, with Sydorchuk’s effort their view the golden principles Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Calhanoglu curled in a third. Mem- but his header was way. The world champions began Stevanovic and Barcelona mid- first on target but only after a signif- of Islamic culture and na- declaring that supporters phis Depay saw a late spot-kick cleared off the line. confidently and deservedly went fielder Miralem Pjanic scoring for icant diversion off France defender tional ideology. “With unity, numbering in the “hundreds saved for the Dutch, who threat- And while two goals ahead when Antoine Griezmann the visitors. It had looked like be- Presnel Kimpembe. While the hosts we have to pursue the ob- of thousands” will accompa- ened to fight back via goals from in the space of two superbly curled a left-foot effort into ing a comfortable evening for Didi- introduced Paul Pogba and Anthony jective of becoming a true ny the PML-N leader. Davy Klaassen and Luuk de Jong, minutes, from substitutes Klaassen the corner from 18 yards. er Deschamps’ France side when Martial, the visitors merited their welfare state caring for its but Yilmaz’s superb free-kick round- and De Jong, gave them a way back However, Ukraine held firm in Griezmann’s expertly registered hard-fought point. people,” he said. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, March 26, 2021 UN envoy Briefs hails new nat’l gov’t in Virginia Libya abolishes death Foreign Desk penalty NEW YORK: A United Na- tions envoy on Wednesday hailed the endorsement of a Foreign Desk national government in Lib- VIRGINIA: Virginia be- ya after years of “paralysis came the first southern and internal divisions,” and US state to abolish the urged the Security Council death penalty after Gover- to provide fresh support nor Ralph Northam signed by deploying UN ceasefire legislation on Wednesday. monitors. Virginia has carried out “The House of Represent- nearly 1,400 executions — atives on March 10 over- more than any other US whelmingly endorsed the state — since its founding Government of National as a British colony in 1608. Unity (GNU),” Jan Kubis The state also conducted told the Security Council the second-most execu- during his first briefing as tions after Texas since the the special envoy of the US Supreme Court rein- secretary-general for Lib- stated the death penalty in ISLAMABAD: Foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and foreign minister of Hungary Peter Szijjarto, jointly ya, and head of the United 1976. launched, Trade and Economic Window between Pakistan and Hungary, in a webinar. – DNA Nations Support Mission in “Signing this new law is Libya (UNSMIL). the right thing to do,” Over 130 members gath- Northam said at the ered for the session, which Greensville Correctional “in itself was a historic po- Center in Jarratt, Virginia, litical milestone,” he said, which houses the state’s pointing out that the new execution chamber. United States, EU claim cabinet reflects different “It is the moral thing to do regions and constituencies. to end the death penalty in Oil-rich Libya had descend- the Commonwealth of Vir- ed into multiple crises af- ginia,” he said. “Virginia’s ter former ruler Muammar history — we have much to they ‘support’ JCPOA Gaddafi fell in 2011, with the be proud of — but not the country essentially divided history of capital punish- the agreement. turn to the JCPOA. We will to the negotiating table for stipulated in Articles 26 to regain the right to be a between a UN-recognized oreign esk ment.” F D Speaking at a joint press work on that,” Borrell said. talks on a “better deal.” and 36 of the JCPOA. The JCPOA party. Government of National Northam also described conference with US Secre- He expressed concern over Iran continued to fully com- latest such measure was the Leader of the Islamic Revo- Accord based in the capital BRUSSELS: US Secretary the use of the death pen- tary of State Antony Blinken Iran’s continued departure ply with the deal for a year halt in the implementation lution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Tripoli, and a rival admin- of State Antony Blinken (L) alty in his state as “fun- in Brussels on Wednesday, from its nuclear commit- after the US’s withdrawal of the Additional Protocol, Khamenei said on Sunday istration, led by self-styled and European High Rep- damentally flawed” and EU Foreign Policy Chief ments under the JCPOA and for the remaining parties which was required by a that the United States must Libyan National Army Gen- resentative of the Union racially biased. Josep Borrell said the nu- added that the EU and US to compensate for Washing- parliament-adopted law. first lift all sanctions it has eral Khalifa Haftar. for Foreign Affairs Josep “Virginia has come within clear deal, officially known voiced their full support for ton’s absence and confront New US President Joe Bid- imposed on Tehran after Borrell give a press confer- days of executing innocent as the Joint Comprehensive the work of the Internation- the sanctions restored on en has repeatedly spoken of unilaterally withdrawing ence ahead of their meeting Suez Canal people, and Black defend- Plan of Action (JCPOA), “re- al Atomic Energy Agency Iran. a willingness to rejoin the from the JCPOA before the at the EU headquarters ants have been dispropor- mains a key achievement of (IAEA) to verify Tehran’s However, despite throwing Iran deal, but, in practice, Islamic Republic would re- in Brussels on March 24, blockage halts tionately sentenced to multilateral diplomacy de- nuclear activities. verbal support behind the he has so far been sticking turn to full compliance with 2021. (Photo by AFP) death,” he said. spite existing difficulties.” The two sides, however, JCPOA, the European par- with Trump’s futile pres- its commitments under the The European Union and $9.6bn a day “We know that the system He added that the agree- stopped short of highlight- ties to the deal — France, sure campaign. Washington deal. the United States have re- doesn’t always get it right,” ment is a “masterpiece of ing the root cause of the Britain and Germany — ulti- says Tehran should return According to a joint press peated their mere expres- he said. “We can’t give out diplomacy” despite diffi- situation surrounding the mately succumbed to Wash- to full compliance with the release on the meeting be- Monitoring Desk sion of support for the Iran the ultimate punishment culties, which have been Iran deal, which began in ington’s pressure and failed deal before the US comes tween Borrell and Blinken, nuclear deal that Washing- without being 100 percent caused following the US May 2018, when the US to fulfill their contractual back. the US secretary of state CAIRO: A back-of-the-en- ton ditched in 2018, while sure that we’re right.” unilateral withdrawal from under ex-president Trump commitments to Tehran, Iran has made it clear on once again claimed that velope calculation shows jointly voicing “concerns” the JCPOA in 2018. pulled out of the agreement mainly by confronting the numerous occasions that Washington was ready to there’s about $9.6 billion over Tehran’s legal coun- “As Coordinator of the and imposed the “toughest American sanctions. it cannot trust the US any reengage in “meaningful” worth of daily marine traffic Haftar militia ter-measures, without mak- JCPOA, I welcome the Sec- ever” sanctions on Iran as That promoted Tehran to more, calling on Washing- diplomacy to achieve a mu- halted by the massive con- commander ing any mention of the party retary’s reaffirmation that part of his so-called “maxi- begin a set of retaliatory ton to act responsibly as the tual return to full implemen- tainer vessel that lodged in that first triggered the dip- the US is ready to engage mum pressure,” which tried measures in several stages party that threw the deal in tation of the JCPOA by the the Suez Canal earlier this shot dead in lomatic crisis surrounding and the prospect of a US re- in vain to force Iran back as part of its legal rights crisis and lift the sanctions United States and Iran. week, blocking transit in both directions. Libya The figure is based off an SAARC Chamber assessment by Lloyd’s List Foreign Desk that suggests westbound traffic is worth around $5.1 BENGHAZI: Gunmen have hails Modi’s billion a day and eastbound assassinated a mid-tier traffic approximately $4.5 leader of warlord Haftar’s goodwill gesture billion. The industry jour- – who was wanted by the nal concedes that these are ICC for war crimes. He said it’s good omen for “rough calculations,” howev- Mahmoud al Werfalli was DNA the people of the region er. There are about 185 ves- shot on Wednesday from that Indian Premier’s also sels waiting to transit the a car outside a hospital in LAHORE: SAARC Chamber sent good wishes to Prime waterway, data compiled Benghazi alongside two of of Commerce and Industry Minister Imran Khan after by Bloomberg show, while his bodyguards, military Thursday hailing and wel- he was tested positive for Lloyd’s estimated 165. sources said, amid grow- coming goodwill gesture of novel coronavirus. So far efforts by tugs and ing friction between rival Indian Premier Narendra He said that Modi further diggers to dislodge the Ever factions in eastern Libya. Modi on Pakistan Day said wished Pakistan well in Given — the 400-meter long They spoke on condition it will bring peace and les- combating with deadly cov- vessel that became wedged of anonymity because they soning of tensions between id pandemic which showed in the canal on Tuesday were not authorised to two countries. that things will start gradu- — have failed and work to brief the media. Talking to media here to- ally sailing smoothly at slow re-float the ship has been Al Werfalli’s brother was day in the wake of Indian pace heading towards resto- suspended until Thursday wounded in the attack, Prime Minister thawing ration of trust between both morning in Egypt, shipping they said. statement on the occasion countries. Iftikhar Ali Malik agent Inchcape said, citing The International Criminal of Pakistan Day calling on said that Prime Minister Im- the Suez Canal Authority. Court (ICC) in The Hague Pakistan to build an envi- ran Khan and Chief of Army AP Moller-Maersk A/S, has indicted Werfalli twice ronment of trust for better Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa Mediterranean Shipping for the suspected killing of ANTALYA: Asad Qaiser, speaker National assembly of Pakistan in a group photo with Speaker ties he said that it will help in their recent public state- Co., Ocean Network Ex- more than 40 captives, in- and president of parliaments participating in 4th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments on ease tensions between two ments also made conciliatory press Pte and Yang Ming cluding in a 2018 incident Countering Terrorism & Strengthening Regional Connectivity. – DNA nuclear armed neighbors. gestures towards India. Marine Transport Corp. in which photographs ap- own vessels in the canal, peared to show him shoot- according to S&P Global ing 10 blindfolded prison- Market Intelligence unit ers. N.Korea carries out Panjiva, which cited Ves- This month he was shown Empowered central bank selFinder data. About 50 in a widely circulated vid- ballistic missile launch ships per day use the water- eo raiding a car showroom way, and in 2019 containers in Benghazi alongside his TOKYO: North Korea launched two suspected ballistic to leave state dysfunctional accounted for around 53% uniformed men, smashing missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, Japanese Prime of the transiting tonnage, it up furniture and comput- Minister Suga Yoshihide said on Thursday, in a launch con- In a statement issued here have left schools and they their products. said. Approximately 13 mil- ers as they brandished firmed by the South and the United States, which is in the Shaheen Hanif today, Samina Fazil said may not return. Samina Fazil said that in- lion barrels of crude on 10 weapons. midst of a review of its policy towards the reclusive state. that the income, savings She noted that there is dependence of State Bank tankers could be affected by In December 2019, the US North Korea is banned from developing ballistic missiles ISLAMABAD: Samina and assets of women are no market in the coun- of Pakistan is a well-or- the disruption, according to Treasury included Al Wer- under United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Fazil, founder President, always less than men and try where women can do chestrated conspiracy. If Vortexa Senior Freight Ana- falli on its sanctions list, launch adds a new challenge to US President Joe Biden’s Islamabad Women’s Cham- they are less secured while their business with peace the bill is approved, the lyst Arthur Richier. accusing him of commit- efforts to engage with Pyongyang. ber of Commerce and In- the pandemic has widened of mind while there is an government will be lacking ting serious human rights Japan’s Suga said the two missiles fell into the sea outside dustry (IWCCI) on Thurs- this gulf. acute shortage of display resources to pay salaries UK: Military violations. Japanese waters. “The first launch in just less than a year day said the third wave of Due to less income women centres. leaving it dysfunctional No group immediately represents a threat to peace and stability in Japan and the coronavirus has pushed are cannot withstand eco- Ban on expos have also resulting in widespread jet crashes in claimed responsibility for region and violates UN resolutions,” Suga said in com- businesswomen to the wall. nomic shocks as compared damaged the businesswom- chaos. the attack that comes after ments aired by Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. The government should to men and they take more en and women artisans who The move will initiate po- Cornwall a transitional government Japan lodged a formal protest about the launches through announce a package for time for recovery therefore cannot afford shops and litical unrest resulting in took power last week with women as tall claims and the government should rely on such events, she a possible civil war which its embassy in China. Web Desk the job of leading the coun- The missile launch took place only days after North Korea announcements will never not rely on statements do said, adding that display can lead to the disintegra- try out of years of war and fired suspected cruise missiles. empower them. something concrete about centres should be estab- tion of the country there- LONDON: A Royal Navy to elections, scheduled for “With its return to testing different types of missiles, The pandemic is hitting it, she added. lished across the country fore the opposition should Hawk T1 jet crashed in December. Pyongyang is flirting with the limits of what it can get away men more than women The business leader said while preference should be set aside its political agen- Cornwall, southwest Eng- Following the attack, there with under UN Security Council resolutions,” Leif-Eric Ea- but the later are facing its that unprecedented infla- given to Islamabad as all da and focus on frustrate land, on Thursday morning, was a heightened presence sley, a professor of international relations at Ewha Univer- social and economic con- tion and unemployment the embassies are located the move otherwise they official statements said. of security forces in Beng- sity in Seoul told Reuters news agency. – Foreign Desk sequences more than men, has increased violence at here which can help wom- would never be forgiven by “Emergency services are hazi, with residents across she said. homes and many children en introduce and export the nation. currently in the St Martins the city saying they heard area of #Helston following gun shots. reports of a plane crash,” a statement from Devon and Oman imposes Cornwall Police said. “Public are asked to avoid curfew from Belarusian opposition calls for new protests the area whilst first re- Lukashenko, 66, has faced the biggest challenge to his nearly 27-year-rule since sponders attend the scene,” Sunday it added. protesters took to the streets after he was declared the winner of a presidential election Both crews ejected from Web Desk Hawk aircraft from the 736 last August which they said was rigged Naval Air Squadron, based DUBAI: Oman will impose at RNAS Culdrose and no- a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 lice cracked down on the protests, Local organisers want neighbour- retaliate against protests. Lithuania and Poland. Foreign Desk which attracted hundreds of thou- hood marches, flash mobs and “These are the absolute enemies A diplomatic row between Belarus body has died, according a.m. from Sunday and ex- to a Ministry of Defense tending until April 8, as sands of people before giving way protest symbols displayed on of our state ...and we will deal with and Poland looks set to worsen af- KYIV: Belarusian opposition fig- to smaller marches. Thursday evening, but are pre- them very quickly,” said Nikolai ter Andrzej Poczobut, a journalist, (MoD) statement. the Gulf Arab states tight- Earlier, local media report- ens restrictions to curb a ures marked an unofficial “Free- Marking the anniversary of Bela- paring a larger protest at the Karpenkov, Deputy Minister of activist and member of an associa- dom Day” on Thursday by calling rus’ 1918 declaration of what was weekend. Internal Affairs. tion representing the Polish dias- ed that it was a Royal Air rise in coronavirus cases, Force Hawk T1 jet that state media reported on for new protests against veteran short-lived independence from Media and social networks showed The democratic aspirations of the pora, was detained in Belarus on President Alexander Lukashenko Russia, exiled opposition figure dozens of red and white flags - a opposition, whose leading figures Thursday. crashed, but later officials Thursday. confirmed that it was a navy No movement will be to increase pressure on him to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya wrote protest symbol - being displayed in are mostly in prison or exile and An aide to Poland’s prime minister resign. on Twitter: “I call on all friends cities across Belarus on Thursday demand free elections, have been said Poczobut was allegedly fac- aircraft. The ministry also allowed during those said an investigation into times and an evening ban Lukashenko, 66, has faced the of Belarus to stand in solidarity morning. supported by Western countries. ing allegations of “inciting feuds biggest challenge to his nearly with Belarusians on Freedom Day, Fireworks were set off in the Lukashenko has kept power with between nationalities” and de- the crash will be launched on all commercial activ- in due course. ities imposed on March 27-year-rule since protesters took March 25th.” capital Minsk on Wednesday at the financial and diplomatic back- nounced the move as intimidation to the streets after he was de- “Take political action. Hold/par- 23.34 local time (2034 GMT) - a ing of Russia which, according to against the Polish diaspora. The police statement on 1 will be extended, they Twitter said: “Two people cited a statement by the clared the winner of a presidential ticipate in a solidarity rally in your reference to an article in the legal western diplomats, sees Belarus His detention follows the arrest election last August which they city. Write letters to political pris- code relating to participation in as a buffer zone against NATO. of several other Poles in Belarus have been treated by ambu- coronavirus committee as lance at the scene and will saying. said was rigged. oners. Post on social media,” she protests. Belarus borders Russia, Ukraine including the head of the diaspora He denied electoral fraud and po- wrote. The government has said it will and NATO member states Latvia, association. now be taken to hospital. IslamabadFRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Chinese Briefs martial art strengthens Court wants Pak-China ties Shehbaz vaccinated DNA BEIJING: Wushu, or the within 2 days Chinese martial art has surged into a popular game Abid Raza in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakh- LAHORE: An accountability tunkhwa (KP), according to court ordered on Thursday a report published by Gwa- the provincial authorities dar Pro. to make arrangements for The repor says, the prov- Pakistan Muslim League- ince has produced talented Nawaz (PML-N) President players who have represent- Shehbaz Sharif’s vaccina- ed KP at national and inter- tion against the coronavirus national competitions. inside prison within two Experts viewed that Wushu days. could be further promoted if Accountability Court Judge Pakistani players and coach- Jawad-ul-Hassan heard the es get training in China or Ramzan Sugar Mill case on Chinese coaches start vis- Thursday with PML-N Pres- iting the country to share ident Shehbaz Sharif and their experiences with the Punjab Assembly Opposi- local players. tion Leader Hamza Shehbaz “It would be one of the top in attendance. games in the province if we During the hearing, the had adequate facilities, for- court ordered the Punjab eign qualified coaches and Chief Secretary to make proper training camps,” arrangements for admin- Najmullah Safi, Secretary istering the coronavirus General Wushu Association vaccine to Shehbaz Sharif KP, told Gwadar Pro. within two days. The ac- Najmullah, 38, is one of the countability court in Lahore finest Wushu players and a adjourned the hearing till trainer in KP who runs Re- tomorrow (Friday). hmat Martial Art Academy The Opposition Leader Peshawar. The academy has in the National Assembly cultivated many Wushu play- said he would be 70 in this ers of international caliber. year. He inquired about the More than 100 players are health of the Accountability attending different classes Court judge and said, “Med- of Wushu at the academy. ical Board was constituted “My academy has produced on the orders of the respect- national gold medalists and ed judge. South Asian champions,” One month ago tests were Najmullah said adding that conducted but I did not seven of his students are get the results yet.” The ISLAMABAD: Paratroopers from friendly countries presenting flags of their respective countries to the President of Pakistan part of the current national court also ordered Punjab Dr. Arif Alvi on the occasion of 23 March Parade, at the Parade Ground. – DNA team. Chief Secretary and Med- Thousands of kids are play- ical Board to provide the ing Wushu in different acad- medical report to Shehbaz emies of Peshawar. The Sharif. popularity of the game could Shehbaz Sharif was brought easily be seen by the pres- from jail as the court Pak-China collaboration ence of local Wushu teams in heard witnesses and their all 35 districts of KP. cross-examination. China rules strengthens agro industries Pak urges out politics India to share in PLA’s There still exists a lot of untapped potential for agricultural cooperation water flow data vaccine aid between the two countries, says DG, China Desk MOFA News Desk ing best practices on seed casion, Tipu proposed a few prove the level of agricultur- operation to promote B2B cooperation between the Staff Report quality, phytosanitary pro- points to tap this potential. al modernization, increase business cooperation and two countries and preferen- NEW DELHI: The 116th DNA tocols, pesticides, research He suggested carrying out crop yields and safeguard encourage both aides to tial policies for investment meeting of the India-Pa- ISLAMABAD: Active collab- and transfer of agricultural all-round agricultural ex- national food security. invest in seed industry, ag- in agriculture in Pakistan. kistan Permanent Indus BEIJING: The COVID-19 oration between Pakistan technology, he added. changes and cooperation To strengthen communi- ricultural materials, agricul- The Agricultural consultant Commission (PIC) was vaccine assistance provid- and China in agriculture will He congratulated CCPIT and encouraging the two cation and coordination to tural machinery, agricultur- of the Chinese Embassy in held in New Delhi from 23- ed by the Chinese People’s enhance productivity of the Sichuan Council for organiz- governments, research in- speed up the inspection and al products processing and Pakistan introduced the 24 March 2021. Under the Liberation Army (PLA) to agro-based industries in the ing a well-timed conference stitutes, associates and agri- quarantine procedures and cold chain warehousing. fields of agricultural cooper- relevant provisions of the some foreign militaries is two countries, Gwadar Pro and hoped that the it would cultural companies to carry facilitate the export of cher- Leaders of CCPIT Sichuan ation between China and Pa- Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), not out of any geopolitical reported quoting Muham- act as a platform to enhance out all- round multi-field and ries, onions, potatoes and Council, Counsul General of kistan, China’s supporting the meeting is held annu- calculation or attached to mad Mudassir Tipu, DG, agricultural cooperation in-depth exchanges and co- other agricultural products Pakistan in Chengdu, along policies and relevant issues ally alternately in Pakistan political strings, a Chinese China Desk, Ministry of between the two countries operation. to China. with officials of Sichuan Pro- needing attention. and India. military spokesperson said Foreign Affairs. under the broader spirit To strengthen cooperation To advance cooperation vincial Department of Agri- Sichuan enterprise repre- The Pakistan side was led Thursday. He was addressing here the of Belt and Road initiative in germplasm resources, between agricultural enter- culture and Rural Affairs also sentative shared experience by Syed Muhammad Mehar Upon approval by the Cen- Pak- China agriculture pro- (BRI). genetic breeding, pest prises, China and Pakistan, attended the conference. of agricultural collaboration Ali Shah, Pakistan Commis- tral Military Commission, motion conference. There still exists a lot of un- prevention and control, he added, could establish In the conference, officials in Pakistan and business sioner for Indus Waters. the PLA recently sent sev- Pakistan’s immense agri- tapped potential for agricul- product processing, capac- regular communication from the ministry of food se- introduction of cooperation Host of issues related to eral batches of COVID-19 cultural potential can be tural cooperation between ity building and technology channels for information curity and research of Paki- was given by Pakistan enter- the IWT were discussed vaccines to the Pakistani, effectively tapped by shar- the two countries. On the oc- transfer to help Pakistan im- on agricultural industry co- stan introduced agricultural prises representative. during the meeting. Pa- Cambodian, Mongolian and kistan side reiterated its Philippine militaries, ac- objections to the Indian cording to Ren Guoqiang, projects including Pakal spokesperson for the Minis- Dul, Lower Kulnai, Durbuk try of National Defense. Eateries outlets to stage SC orders halt to Shyok and Nimu Chilling. This is part of China’s ef- Pakistan side also urged forts to fulfill its internation- polling in NA-75 the Indian side to share al commitments and make demo against restrictions Election Commission of Paki- data of water flows as per its vaccines global public the provisions of the IWT Ibrar Khan stan (ECP) from going ahead goods, Ren said, adding that The protest has been scheduled to resist the decision with the polling in the constit- following the practice in the move has been highly ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 uency on April 10 as originally vogue since 1989. Pakistan recognized and widely wel- in which the government imposed lockdown and business (DNA) – The Supreme Court scheduled. side emphasized the impor- comed by the international of Pakistan has ordered a halt Justice Umar Ata Bandi- tance of early resolution of community. shutdown during weekdays to the polling in NA-75 Daska al, heading the bench, re- the outstanding issues in Officials of the recipient Staff Report down and business shut- According to a notification takeaway service by res- by-election scheduled to be marked that the date for the accordance with the provi- countries’ governments and down during weekdays. by the city’s district mag- taurants has not been held on April 10. hearing would be fixed as sions of the IWT. militaries have expressed ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Islamabad Restaurant As- istrate, “outdoor dining in included in the notifica- Issuing an interim stay order soon as the bench was avail- Both sides agreed to make their thanks to China in mul- Restaurant Association sociation requested all restaurants will be closed tion. on Thursday, the apex court able. Following this, the endeavours to resolve the tiple forms, Ren said. (IRA) has called for a restaurant owners, staff, at 10pm in the Federal “However, takeaway activ- remarked “Defer the polling court adjourned the hearing issues, conduct tours of in- He said the Chinese mili- peaceful protest at Kohsar workers and everyone re- Capital during the week- ity of restaurants does not day, not the whole polling pro- in the case for an indefinite spection and hold the next tary will further work with market, F-6 Islamabad lated to this industry, to days, and for the week- fall under this restriction cess.” The Election Commis- period of time. meeting of the Commission foreign militaries in fighting against the decision of join the peaceful protest. ends (Saturday& Sunday) and will continue subject sion of Pakistan had ordered Earlier during the hearing, in Pakistan at an early date. the virus, deepen practical government to impose It is pertinent to mention i.e. safe days both indoor to observation of COV- re-election in NA-75 Daska on Salman Akram Raja, counsel cooperation in dealing with restrictions on hotels and here that in view of in- and outdoor dining will iD-19 SOP,” read the noti- an application of PML-N. for Pakistan Muslim League- SC decision unconventional security restaurants. creasing covid-19 cases, remain closed with all oth- fication. Linking further hearing in Nawaz (PML-N) candidate threats and make new con- The protest has been authorities have imposed er commercial activities Last week, the positivity NA-75 Daska by-election for NA-75 Daska Nausheen ‘victory of tributions to the building scheduled to resist the new restrictions on the other than essential ser- rate of coronavirus cases case to the availability of the Iftikhar, told the court that truth’ of a global community of decision in which the gov- public in a bid to stem the vices.” spiked up to 8.4% in the bench, a three-member bench the incidents of violence had health for all and to world ernment imposed lock- spread of the virus. Authorities clarified that federal capital. of the Supreme Court of Paki- affected all 76 polling stations peace and stability. stan on Thursday barred the in the constituency. Shaheen Hanif ISLAMABAD: Special As- Gilgit: Five sistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information killed in firing Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Thursday that the incident Pakistan deeply values ties with Hungary: FM directives of the Supreme Court to postpone the bye DNA Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Hungarian counterpart election in NA 75 was vic- Péter Szijjártó virtually launched the trade and economic online platform tory of truth and defeat of GILGIT: At least five people politics of deceit and fraud. were killed and seven were economic sectors are open for investment. Addressing a press confer- left injured Thursday after Staff Report He said the Hungarian companies are wel- ence along with Pakistan gunmen opened fire on a comed to explore joint ventures with Paki- Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate passenger vehicle. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Hungary have stani counterparts. from NA-75 Daska Ali As- Police said the passenger launched a trade and economic window to He said the Hungarian companies can in- jad Malhi, she lamented vehicle was on its way from boost their commercial and economic link- vest in special economic zones as well as that for past few weeks Gilgit to Niltar Bala when ages. the renewable energy, information technol- only one side of the sto- it was fired upon at the RC Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi ogy, electric vehicles and tourism. He point- ry was being highlighted bridge by unidentified sus- and his Hungarian counterpart Péter ed out that there is a also a great scope of on the media but the Su- pects. Szijjártó virtually launched the online plat- cooperation in the agriculture sector. preme Court of Pakistan Five people were killed form on Thursday. Speaking on the occa- The Foreign Minister said Pakistan has listened to the other side. while seven were injured. sion, the Foreign Minister expressed the also eased visa requirements and the busi- She said that on the elec- The injured were shifted to confidence that the window will further nessmen including those from Hungary can tion day PTI activist was the Gilgit Hospital for treat- enrich their bilateral relations. avail visa on arrival facility. The tourists are killed and two of his fam- ment, said police. He said this will serve as the round the also being facilitated through online visa. ily members were injured The five deceased all hailed clock online platform to provide credible Shah Mahmood Qureshi said several Eu- and the killers belonged to from Niltar Bala, where the information and guidance for respective ropean countries have revised their travel land mafia and smugglers passenger vehicle was trav- businesses and entrepreneurs. The For- advisory for Pakistan after improvement gang linked with Pakistan elling to, said police. eign Minister said Pakistan deeply values in security situation and the economic and Muslim League- Nawaz. its relations with Hungary both bilaterally together to further cement their economic looks forward to the second session of Pa- structural reforms undertaken by the pres- She said the culprit was Police officials have arrived partnership. kistan-Hungary Joint Commission on eco- at the scene and have start- and within the European Union. ent government. wanted in several cases Shah Mahmood Qureshi said it is a matter Emphasizing the need for further consoli- nomic cooperation in Islamabad this year. ed gathering evidence for an He hoped Hungary will also revise its travel and he had taken relief of satisfaction that despite ongoing pan- dating partnership through high level and Alluding to the investment opportunities in investigation into the crime. advisory for Pakistan in order to improve under the umbrella of demic, the two sides have been working private sector exchanges, he said Pakistan Pakistan, the Foreign Minister said all the the linkages. 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